Bruce Springsteen Biographer Was 76
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Dave Marsh, a renowned music critic and biographer known for his 1979 book "Born to Run" about Bruce Springsteen, died at age 76 in his Connecticut home.
- Marsh authored numerous books on Springsteen and other iconic bands like the Who, the Beatles, and Black Sabbath, and was an early editor for Creem magazine and contributor to Rolling Stone.
- He co-created "E Street Radio" and hosted the "Kick Out the Jams" show on SiriusXM for nearly 20 years, significantly influencing rock music broadcasting.
- In memory of his daughter Kristen Ann Carr, who died from sarcoma in 1993, Marsh established a fund to support cancer patients' families and sarcoma research.
- Marsh is survived by his wife, Barbara Carr, and is remembered fondly by colleagues and fans for his extensive contributions to music journalism.
