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1980

Schruers, Fred. The boss is back. (Bruce Springsteen). Rolling Stone, Nov 27, 1980, p11(2).


Marcus, Greil. The great pretender: Bruce Springsteen appears at once as the anointed successor to Elvis and as an impostor who expects to be asked for his stage pass. New West, Dec 22, 1980, v5, p173(2).


1981


Pond, Steve. Bruce Springsteen takes on scalpers, wins bootleg suit. Rolling Stone, Feb 5, 1981, p48(1).


Schruers, Fred. Bruce Springsteen and the secret of the world. Rolling Stone, Feb 5, 1981, p20(5).


Rayl, Salley. Maybe rock 'n' roll sometimes forgets but Bruce Springsteen kept his interest in Gary U.S. Bonds. People Weekly, Aug 10, 1981, v16, p95(3).


Connelly, Christopher. Springsteen returns to the road. (Bruce Springsteen). Rolling Stone, Aug 20, 1981, p38(1).


Watson, Linda E. Bruce Springsteen: a rock 'n' roll lover makes friends with fame. Teen Magazine, Sept, 1981, v25, p57(2).


Pond, Steve. Springsteen, other rock stars rally to help vets. (Bruce Springsteen). Rolling Stone, Oct 1, 1981, p80(2).


1982

Palmer, Robert. Bruce Springsteen fashions a compelling, austere message. New York Times, Sept 26, 1982, v132 , Sun ed, sec 2, col 2, pH21(N) pH21(L).


Connelly, Christopher Springsteen LP draws mixed reactions. (Bruce Springsteen). Rolling Stone, Oct 14, 1982, p61(2).


Harron, Mary. No one's fault. (Bruce Springsteen). New Statesman, Nov 19, 1982, v104, p29(1).


1983


Dart, John. Springsteen's message intrigues religionists. (Bruce Springsteen). Los Angeles Times, Jan 22 , 1983, v102, Sat ed, sec II, col 1, p4.


1984


Hilburn, Robert. Springsteen to tour the world. (Bruce Springsteen). Los Angeles Times, May 12, 1984, v103, Sat ed, sec V, col 5, p1.


Hilburn, Robert. Springsteen still blows them away. (Bruce Springsteen). Los Angeles Times, June 3, 1984, v103, Sun ed, sec C, col 1, p57.


Connelly, Christopher. 'Fun' Springsteen album, tour due. (Bruce Springsteen). Rolling Stone, June 7, 1984, p40(1).


Fusilli, Jim. The selling of Bruce Springsteen.Wall Street Journal, July 2, 1984, Mon ed , col 1 , p12(W) p16(E).


Miller, Debby. Springsteen and Jacksons highlight summer concert season. (Bruce Springsteen). Rolling Stone, July 5, 1984, p34(3).


Barol, Bill . There's magic in the night. (Bruce Springsteen). Newsweek, Aug 27, 1984, v104, p64(1).


Flippo, Chet. Blue-collar troubadour; at 34, Bruce Springsteen has never been better, as his barnstorming road show rolls across the USA. People Weekly, Sept 3, 1984, v22, p68(5).


Hilburn, Robert. Springsteen: greetings from Asbury Park. (Bruce Springsteen). Los Angeles Times, Sept 23, 1984, v103, Sun ed, sec C, col 1, p56.


Wiener, Jon. Rockin' with Ron. (Reagan's reference to Bruce Springsteen in campaign speech) (editorial). The Nation, Oct 6, 1984, v239, p309(1).


Hilburn, Robert. The politicization of Bruce Springsteen; today's most acclaimed American rocker makes some pointed remarks about the current administration and social consciousness. (Bruce Springsteen). Los Angeles Times, Oct 25, 1984, v103, Thu ed, sec VI, col 3, p1.


Gendel, Morgan. Record crowds rock to the 'boss.'; Springsteen opens L.A. concert dates. (Bruce Springsteen). Los Angeles Times, Oct 26, 1984, v103, Fri ed, sec I, col 4, p3.


Hilburn, Robert. Moments to remember in his glory days. (Bruce Springsteen). Los Angeles Times, Nov 4, 1984, v103, Sun ed, sec C, col 1, p58.


Loder, Kurt. Bruce Springsteen. (interview). Rolling Stone, Dec 6, 1984, p18(5).


Flippo, Chet. Bruce Springsteen: placing himself beyond the presidential reach, the Boss transcends mere legend to become a symbol of all that once was right about America. People Weekly, Dec 24, 1984, v22 , p28(2)


Hilburn, Robert. Springsteen, Prince lead list of best lps. (Bruce Springsteen). Los Angeles Times, Dec 30, 1984, v104, Sun ed, sec C, col 1, p58.


1985


Marsh, Dave. Why Prince and Bruce Springsteen now seem hotter than Michael Jackson. TV Guide, Feb 23, 1985, v33, p8(4).


Loder, Kurt. Bruce! (Bruce Springsteen). Rolling Stone, Feb 28, 1985, p23(1).


McKenna, Kristine. Springsteen is the world at the Boss Club. (Bruce Springsteen). Los Angeles Times, April 23, 1985 v104, Tue ed, sec VI, col 5, p1.


Hilburn, Robert. Bruce Springsteen picks actress as "Mrs. Boss." (Julianne Phillips). Los Angeles Times, May 11, 1985, v104, Sat ed, sec V, col 3, p1.


Horn, John. Wedding redux fuss. (Bruce Springsteen and Julianne Phillips). Los Angeles Times, May 16, 1985, v104, Thu ed, sec VI, col 1, p1.


Morrison, Patt. Say it ain't so, Broooooooce: this is the thanks for 10 years of unrequited loyalty? (Bruce Springsteen marriage to Julianne Phillips). Los Angeles Times, May 19 , 1985, v104, Sun ed, sec C, col 1, p2.


Bernstein, Fred. Bruce bids bye-bye to his bachelor days. (Bruce Springsteen). People Weekly, May 27, 1985, v23, p84(5).


Married, Bruce Springsteen. Time, May 27, 1985, v125, p93(1).


Springsteen opens tour at castle in Ireland. (Bruce Springsteen). New York Times, June 3 , 1985, v134, Mon ed, col 5, p18(N) pC15(L).


The Boss storms an Irish castle as a sea of fans celebrates Spring(steen) in the open air. (Bruce Springsteen). People Weekly, June 17, 1985, v23, p50(3).


London, Michael. Universal's "Mask" gets Seger, not Springsteen. (Bob Seger; Bruce Springsteen). Los Angeles Times, Jan 30, 1985, v104, Wed ed, sec VI, col 3, p1.


Eig, Jonathan. Springsteen fans create chaos on capital phones. (Bruce Springsteen, tickets for Washington, D.C. concert). Los Angeles Times, July 23, 1985, v104, Tue ed, sec I, col 1, p5.


Springsteen summer. (Bruce Springsteen will begin national tour in Washington) (editorial). Washington Post, Aug 4, 1985, v108, Sun ed, col 1, pB6.


Barol, Bill. He's on fire. (Bruce Springsteen). Newsweek, Aug 5, 1985, v106, p48(7).


Karp, Jonathan. It's the boss' night! After all the waiting, Bruce hits town. (Bruce Springsteen). Washington Post, Aug 5, 1985, v108, Mon ed , col 5, pB1.


Palmer, Robert. Springsteen echoes mood of America. (Bruce Springsteen). New York Times, Aug 6, 1985, v134, Tue ed, col 1, p24(N) pC13(L).


Gruson, Lindsey. Seeking the proper mix of drinking and music. (Bruce Springsteen concert, includes other Pennsylvania news). New York Times, Aug 9, 1985, v134, Fri ed, col 1, p7(N) pA10(L).


Rimer, Sara. It's Springsteen fever with rock star coming home to Jersey. (Bruce Springsteen). New York Times, Aug 16, 1985, v134 , Fri ed , col 2 , p12(N) pB1(L).


Pareles, Jon. Bruce Springsteen - rock's popular populist. New York Times, Aug 18 , 1985, v134, Sun ed, sec 2 , col 2, pH1(N) pH1(L).


Dougherty, Steven. Hollywood and the recording studio beckon, but the Boss only has eyes for the road. (Bruce Springsteen). People Weekly, August 19, 1985, v24, p34(3)


Rimer, Sara. 65,000 Springsteen fans cheer his homecoming. (Bruce Springsteen). New York Times, Aug 19,1985, v134, Mon ed, col 1, p14(N) pB3(L).


Rockwell, John. The Springsteen dilemma: vastness or intimacy. (Bruce Springsteen). New York Times, Aug 19, 1985, v134 , Mon ed, col 2, p14(N) pC15(L).


Voland, John. Wall of silence rings the boss' L.A. plans. (Bruce Springsteen). Los Angeles Times, Aug 24, 1985, v104, Sat ed, sec V, col 1, p1.


Cocks, Jay. 'Round the world, a boss boom; Springsteen is rock's spirit in the night. (Bruce Springsteen). Time, August 26, 1985, v126, p68(3).


Goldstein, Patrick. Boss fans eager to sell. (Bruce Springsteen concert). Los Angeles Times, Aug 29, 1985, v104, Thu ed, sec VI, col 3 , p1.


Podhoretz, Norman. Springsteen is not in tune with a patriotic vision. (Bruce Springsteen) (column). Los Angeles Times, Aug 29, 1985, v104, Thu ed , sec II , col 1 , p5.


Voland, John. The Springsteen ticket system "works to well". (Bruce Springsteen). Los Angeles Times, Aug 29, 1985, v104, Thu ed , sec VI , col 6 , p1.


Johnson, Brian D.; Ann Walmsley and Ruth Atherley. The boss. (Bruce Springsteen). Maclean's, Sept 2, 1985, v98, p24(6).


Podhoretz, Norman. The boss and the Gipper: two very different teen idols.. (Bruce Springsteen's music) (column). Washington Post, Sept 4, 1985, v108 , Wed ed , col 1 , pA23.


Bell, Robert H. Who's the boss? Scalped & reborn in London. (narrative about Bruce Springsteen). Commonweal, Sept 20, 1985, v112 , p486(2).


Baker, Bob. A grizzled veteran holds the fort for Bruce. (Bruce Springsteen) (column). Los Angeles Times, Sept 22, 1985, v104, Sun ed, sec IV, col 2, p5.


Goldstein, Patrick. Will Springsteen be hit by boss backlash? (Bruce Springsteen). Los Angeles Times, Aug 25, 1985, v104, Sun ed, sec C, col 3, p88.


Horn, John. Fans adjust plan for the Boss. (Bruce Springsteen's concert postpone). Los Angeles Times, Sept 25, 1985, v104, Wed ed, sec VI , col 4 , p1.


Connelly, Christopher. Still the Boss; move into stadiums hasn't blunted Springsteen's impact. (Bruce Springsteen). Rolling Stone, Sept 26, 1985, p18(2).


Hilburn, Robert. Springsteen: the power of idealism; world tour ends. (Bruce Springsteen). Los Angeles Times, Sept 27, 1985, v104, Fri ed , sec I, col 1, p1.


Guardina, Anthony. Competing with Bruce. (Bruce Springsteen) (column). The New York Times Magazine, Sept 29, 1985, v135 , p66(1).


Bru-u-u-uce on a break. (Bruce Springsteen). Life, Oct, 1985, v8, p79(1)


Pond, Steve. Confessions of a Springsteen fanatic. (Bruce Springsteen). Washington Post,Oct 6, 1985, v108, Sun ed, col 5, pC1.


Dalton, Joseph. My home town. (Bruce Springsteen Made in the U.S.A.). Rolling Stone, Oct 10, 1985, p20(8).


Ginsberg, Merle. The fans; Springsteen's followers are convinced he's just like them. (Bruce Springsteen Made in the U.S.A.). Rolling Stone, Oct 10, 1985, p31(4).


Morley, Jeffrey. The phenomenon. (Bruce Springsteen Made in the U.S.A.). Rolling Stone, Oct 10, 1985, p35(4).


Wing, Eliza. Ringo, Springsteen, Townshend join 'Sun City' protest. (Ringo Starr, Bruce Springsteen, Pete Townshend). Rolling Stone, Oct 24, 1985, p20(1).


Banashek, Mary-Ellen. Bruce Springsteen: why he makes us feel so good. McCall's, Nov, 1985, v113, p12(3).


Goddard, Peter. Springsteen: roving U.S. ambassador. (Bruce Springsteen) (Show Time). Chatelaine, Nov, 1985, v58 , p10(1).


Holden, Stephen. Springsteen's 'Live-1975-85' is loaded with history. (Bruce Springsteen). New York Times, Nov 9, 1986, v136, Sun ed, sec 2, col 5, pH21(N) pH21(L).


Ford, Richard. The boss observed; in a nation searching for heroes, Bruce Springsteen's honest, passionate music speaks to the working class heart of America. Esquire, Dec, 1985, v104 , p326(4).


Maychick, Diana. The man who gives The Boss the beat. (Garry Tallent, member of Bruce Springsteen's band). Mademoiselle, Dec, 1985, v91, p64(1).


Mead, Cheryl. Bruce Springsteen; a 'nerd' who made it! (rock star's teenage years). Scholastic Choices, Dec, 1985, v1 , p11(1).


Obrecht, Jas and Jeff Gay. Nils Lofgren: a cult favorite reaches millions with Bruce Springsteen. Guitar Player, Dec, 1985, v19, p22(11).


Weinstein, Henry. Plant battle: Springsteen vs. 3M. (Bruce Springsteen attempts to stop closing of Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing plant). Los Angeles Times, Dec 4, 1985, v104, Wed ed, sec IV, col 4, p2.


Springsteen asks 3M to keep plant. (Bruce Springsteen). New York Times, Dec 5, 1985, v135, Thu ed, col 6, pB10(L).


1986


Santelli, Robert. Rock museum opens in Asbury Park. (Bruce Springsteen emphasis). Rolling Stone, Sept 25, 1986, p19(1).


Blau, Eleanor. Fans line up early for Springsteen album. (Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band Live 1975-85.) New York Times, Nov 11, 1986, v136, Tue ed, col 1, p20(N) pC13(L).


Schipper, Henry. Springsteen fever seizes dealers as his new live set hits street. (Bruce Springsteen album). Variety, Nov 12, 1986, v325 , p77(1).


Goldberg, Michael. The Springsteen Christmas. (Bruce Springsteen's 5 record set). Rolling Stone, Dec 4, 1986, p13(3).


Levin, Eric. The '57 Chevy of rock'n'roll; Springsteen's Live-1975-85 LP comes on like the classic street machine - stylish, powerful and built to last. (Bruce Springsteen) (includes related article on critics pick their top 10 LPs). People Weekly, Dec 8, 1986, v26 , p146(7).


Castro, Janice. The Boss's thunder road to riches; Springsteen Live gives the rock star's wheel of fortune a spin. (Bruce Springsteen). Time, Dec 15, 1986, p60(1)


1987


Schipper, Henry. Eyeing Springsteen, Joel for a cultural journey to Russia. (Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen). Variety, Jan 7, 1987, v325 , p1(2).


Rock Hall of Fame feature duet by Orbison, Bruce. (Roy Orbison, Bruce Springsteen). Variety, Jan 28, 1987, v326 , p63(1).


DeCurtis, Anthony. 1986 music awards; a record 19,000 readers vote, and their choice is Bruce. (Bruce Springsteen). Rolling Stone, Feb 26, 1987, p9(10).


Morley, Jefferson. Darkness on the edge of the shining city: Bruce Springsteen and the end of Reaganism; rock and Reaganism. The New Republic, March 23, 1987, v196 , p20(4).


Rockwell, John. Remembrance of things past. (Bruce Springsteen). New York Times, May 24, 1987, v136 , Sun ed, sec 2, col 5, pH12(N) pH12(L).


Fricke, David. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band; the Bottom Line, New York City, August 13th-14th, 1975. (Twenty Concerts that Changed Rock & Roll). Rolling Stone, June 4, 1987, p89(2).


Pareles, Jon. Heartland rock: Bruce's children. (Bruce Springsteen, John Mellencamp and others). New York Times, Aug 30, 1987, v136 , Sun ed , sec 2 , col 2 , pH1(N) pH1(L).


Handelman, David. Is Bruce a good boss? (Bruce Springsteen). Rolling Stone, Sept 10, 1987, p17(1).


Loder, Kurt. 'Tunnel of Love' LP due from Springsteen. (Bruce Springsteen). Rolling Stone, Sept 24, 1987, p15(1).


Pareles, Jon. Springsteen looks at love. (Bruce Springsteen, 'Tunnel of Love'). New York Times, Oct 4, 1987, v137, Sun ed, sec 2, col 1, pH1(N) pH1(L).


The Boss is just one of the guys as an all-star band salutes rock 'n' roll great Roy Orbison. (Bruce Springsteen). People Weekly, Oct 19, 1987, v28 , p44(2).


Goodman, Fred. 'Forbes': Springsteen is rock's top earner; but is there as much money in music as the business magazine believes? (Bruce Springsteen). Rolling Stone, Oct 22, 1987, p21(1).


Barol, Bill. 'Myths keep us strangers'; Springsteen on love, fear and rock and roll. (Bruce Springsteen). Newsweek, Nov 2, 1987, v110 , p76(3).


Gilmore, Mikal. Bruce Springsteen. (twentieth anniversary issue) (interview). Rolling Stone, Nov 5, 1987, p22(4).


1988


Bruce Springsteen plans to tour for new album. New York Times, Jan 8, 1988, v137, Fri ed, col 6, pC15(L).


Greeley, Andrew M.The Catholic imagination of Bruce Springsteen. America, Feb 6, 1988, v158 , n5 , p110(6).


Barol, Bill. The "Bad' boys and the Boss; Michael and Bruce kick off high-voltage U.S. tours. (Michael Jackson and Bruce Springsteen). Newsweek, March 7, 1988, v111 , n10 , p71(1).


Back on the road again, the Boss proves there's light at the end of the Tunnel of Love. (Bruce Springsteen). People Weekly, March 14, 1988, v29 , n10 , p136(2).


Tangled up in Bob. (Bob Dylan) (Bruce Springsteen speech) (transcript). Harper's Magazine, April, 1988, v276 , n1655 , p28(3).


Corn, David; Morley, Jefferson. Springsteen's freeze-out. (Bruce Springsteen allegedly refused to meet Fawn Hall after a Washington concert because of their political differences) (Beltway Bandits) (column). The Nation, April 23, 1988, v246 , n16 , p559(1).


Pond, Steve. Bruce Springsteen's 'tunnel' vision. Rolling Stone, May 5, 1988, n525, p38(5).


McLeese, Don. Springsteen: darkness on the edge of 40? (Bruce Springsteen). Mademoiselle, Aug, 1988, v94, n8, p114(2).


Goldberg, Michael. Springsteen EP due; four-song release keyed to start of Human Rights Now! tour. (Bruce Springsteen). Rolling Stone, Sept 8, 1988, n534, p19(1).


Human rights is the cause and music carries the message as Bruce and co. rock Budapest. (Bruce Springsteen). People Weekly, Sept 26, 1988, v30, n13, p50(4).


Schindehette, Susan. Romancing the boss. (Patti Scialfa, Bruce Springsteen). People Weekly, Oct 10, 1988, v30, n15, p124(6).


Lombardi, John. St. Boss: the sanctification of Bruce Springsteen and the rise of mass hip. Esquire, Dec 1988, v110 , n6 , p139(10).


Beers, David. Jailhouse rock: Jack Healey got Bruce Springsteen, Sting, and others to sing out for Amnesty. Mother Jones, Dec, 1988, v13 , n10 , p25(5)


1989

1968 Elvis special greatest TV rock ever, says TV Guide; forget Springsteen, Jackson and Madonna: Elvis still king. (Elvis Presley, Bruce Springsteen Michael Jackson). PR Newswire, Jan 16, 1989, 0116PH003.


Reilly, Rick. Bruce Springsteen. (20 Who Defined the Decade). People Weekly, Fall, 1989, v32, nSPEISS, p74(2).


Springsteen is playing without E Street Band. (Bruce Springsteen) (Living Arts Pages). New York Times, Nov 22, 1989, v139, Wed ed, col 2 , pB3(N).


The Boss announces a layoff on E Street, but is it a halt or a hiatus? (Bruce Springsteen). People Weekly, Dec 4, 1989, v32, n23, p206(2).