Coming soon to your home- Bruce Springsteen's DVD Jukebox releasing October 20.
More than 40 years ago that NJ's own, Bruce Springsteen began working as a musician and performer, but for over a decade before that he was developing his skills largely by listening, listening and listening again. He was listening to the records that not only infused his entire mind and body, but equally provided the guidance, inspiration and encouragement to achieve the extraordinary skills he has been honing to perfection in song-writing, musicianship and, some would say most crucially, performance ever since.
This 150 minute documentary film traces the artistic root of Bruce Springsteen like no music documentary has ever attempted before, and shows the incredible influences on him by the likes of Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Woody Guthrie, Johnny Cash, Mitch Ryder, Van Morrison, Phil Spector, Pete Seeger and so many others have had upon his muse. The film also looks at literary, political and other influences to provide a complete picture of the most potent inspirations Bruce ever stumbled upon.
The film containts rare footage of Springsteen and all of the featured artists, and has archive interviews with The Boss himself, and brand new contributions from former E Street Band member Vini Lopez, Springsteen drummer Gary Mallaber, the legendary Gary (US) Bonds (recently signed to Bill Wyman's UK Tour) , History Professor and Folk Music expert Ronal D. Cohen, English Professor and author of It Ain't No Sin to be Glad You're Alive: The Promise of Bruce Springsteen
, Eric Alterman, former editor-in-chief of Rolling Stone Anthony De Curtis, British music author and biographer of Van Morrison, Johnny Rogan and many other colleagues, writers and historians.
This film sounds like both an academic look at Springsteen's artistic development along with being an entertaining celebration of his music and that of the artists he loves the most.
More than 40 years ago that NJ's own, Bruce Springsteen began working as a musician and performer, but for over a decade before that he was developing his skills largely by listening, listening and listening again. He was listening to the records that not only infused his entire mind and body, but equally provided the guidance, inspiration and encouragement to achieve the extraordinary skills he has been honing to perfection in song-writing, musicianship and, some would say most crucially, performance ever since.
This 150 minute documentary film traces the artistic root of Bruce Springsteen like no music documentary has ever attempted before, and shows the incredible influences on him by the likes of Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Woody Guthrie, Johnny Cash, Mitch Ryder, Van Morrison, Phil Spector, Pete Seeger and so many others have had upon his muse. The film also looks at literary, political and other influences to provide a complete picture of the most potent inspirations Bruce ever stumbled upon.
The film containts rare footage of Springsteen and all of the featured artists, and has archive interviews with The Boss himself, and brand new contributions from former E Street Band member Vini Lopez, Springsteen drummer Gary Mallaber, the legendary Gary (US) Bonds (recently signed to Bill Wyman's UK Tour) , History Professor and Folk Music expert Ronal D. Cohen, English Professor and author of It Ain't No Sin to be Glad You're Alive: The Promise of Bruce Springsteen
, Eric Alterman, former editor-in-chief of Rolling Stone Anthony De Curtis, British music author and biographer of Van Morrison, Johnny Rogan and many other colleagues, writers and historians.This film sounds like both an academic look at Springsteen's artistic development along with being an entertaining celebration of his music and that of the artists he loves the most.
Special Featured include; Vini Lopez on Bruce's very earliest influences; 'Working for The Boss' with Gary Mallaber; Illustrated Contributor Biographies and a Beyond DVD Section
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band are currently touring the U.S. with dates set through late November.
Order DVD Jukebox thru MNN, here.
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correction - Vini Lopez
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thanks for the catch, we missed the "p" in the 2nd mention of Vini. corrected now! MNN
Posted by: SonsOfBeaches | Aug 22, 2009 at 05:26 PM