Pocket Essentials is a dynamic series of books that are concise, lively, and easy to read. Packed with facts as well as expert opinions, each book has all the key information you need to know about such popular topics as film, television, cult fiction, history, and more. Bruce Springsteen grew from a disheveled, bearded singer of youthful street ballads to become the hottest name in the rock world. The resilience of the New Jersey troubadour has seen him top the album charts in four successive decades, and his epic world tours with the hard-working E Street Band are still sellouts well into the new millennium. This guide examines the growth of Bruce Springsteen's career, from the optimistic youth who wrote ''Born to Run'' to the respected heavyweight songwriter of today.