This is the definitive independent critical review of the legendary Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, on film, on record and in concert. This penetrating critical analysis draws on rare footage of the Boss broadcasting live in performance and compares and contrasts his incredible live shows with his hugely successful recording career. A team of leading music critics and working musicians revisits his recordings to discover what is behind his iconic status and explore his talent for expressing the struggles of working class life in musical genres as varied as folk ballads and rousing anthems.