Bruce Springsteen Reportedly Writing Autobiography
- Posted on Nov 5th 2009 10:00AM by John D. Luerssen
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Bruce Springsteen is reportedly at work on an autobiography that could earn the rocker $10 million. The 60-year-old rocker is said to be chipping away at a manuscript that book publishers would love to get their hands on."It could be the biggest rock music autobiography of all time," a major publishing insider told the New York Post. "He could get $9 million to $10 million for the world rights."
Through the years there have been a number of books written about Springsteen, including officially-sanctioned bios penned by his unofficial historian, Dave Marsh. There's no word on whether Marsh -- who is married to Springsteen's co-manager Barbara Carr -- will be involved in the project.
The anonymous source claims, "Springsteen is a better writer than Marsh." That opinion aside, Springsteen is said to be interested in hiring a researcher to work with him on the project.
Insiders tell the paper that a bidding war could easily surpass the $8 million advance Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards landed from Little Brown for his memoir, which was twice the $4 million Broadway Books ponied up for Eric Clapton's autobiography.
Reader Comments(1 of 2)
Jenniferh021at 11-06-2009
Hey Bruce, I really HOPE you write this book... it will make you a total sell out! Then, the REAL Jersey Boys will FINALLY be able to take that STUPID "Welcome to South Jersey...." sign down and replace it, as they should have 15 years ago when they beat ALL of your numbers!
ginrigby@netscape.netat 11-06-2009
Who are the real Jersey Boys?
FCat 11-06-2009
I've got a great title for your book "Three Chord Wonder!" I truly is amazing that the most simplistic songs are praised in the US since they are simple enough for the "idiot listners" to follow. Autobiographies should be left for those that have musical talent and have worked their fingers off to get where they are today.
rdhawk70at 11-06-2009
Do you have any idea how ignorant you sound?
ROSEMATTat 11-06-2009
Well, you obviously either don't play music or aren't very good at it. First off, I am not a huge Springsteen fan. Let's get that out of the way first. However, most of Springsteen's stuff is far more complex than three chords. You must have them confused with AC/DC. Secondly, in my most humble opinion, the ability to write songs is far more rare and difficult than being able to copy what others have written. I may not like a lot of Springsteen's stuff, but it is original material. I wonder what you think of people like Tom Petty, Neil Young and Warren Zevon whose music is just as basic, if not more so than Springsteen's, yet have been lauded as great players? Bottom line is that anyone that rips on other people's music are either jealous or not talented. Which category do you fit into?
FCat 11-06-2009
Look I warmed up METALLICA in the late '70! My band Metal Messiah technically could smoke AC/DC off the map, we were more interested in screwing bitches and tripping than making it our life! Yes I was not as good as my mentors but I am a guitar GOD next to today's music...no one can play worth a shit!!! Look at musicians - Hendrix, Randy Rhoades, Stevie Ray, Joe Satriani(BEST) and my mentor the late Tommy Bolin - great lyric(not your bullshit drunk ass cheer lyrics like Bruce) and excellent guitar , all styles...
I am happy that Bruce is around to satisfy the masses.
Rock Tnerat 11-06-2009
Let's not forget his favorite prop:the Fender Telecaster.In the hands of James Burton or Roy Buchanan it's magic,but Bruce should donate his to the good will...
jbjg24mat 11-06-2009
some of this guys music is ok,and some not so great !
lorenzoat 11-06-2009
How do you spell OVERATED. That's Sringsteen
Rockat 11-06-2009
Another windfall profit for a guy that does nothing but complain about this country.Hey Bruce,if not for the idiots that buy your records,you'd be pumping gas on highway 9.I am from NJ and sick of hearing about Bruce and BonJovi(the other lame ass big mouth from S.NJ)
NJ has also produced Frank Sinatra,the Young Rascals,the Four Seasons,Joe Walsh,Les Paul and even Rick Nelson was born here.
Hypocrite that he is,Bruce loves his money, many homes ,cars,and other men's wives.But I would not expect any truth's like that in his book,he's only interested in preaching about the truth as it pertains to Republicans.
Hey Bruce why don't you tell the real tale of why you fired your band in 1989?
Just another arrogant loudmouth limousine liberal....
maryat 11-06-2009
AMEN TO YOU BROTHER!!!!!
I used to Love Bruce Springsteen up until he used his platform to voice his LIBERAL TRASH.
Nothing wrong with freedom of speech however, when you are being followed because of your music and use that forum to preach your liberal political beliefs, that is just plain wrong and stupid. You lost many, many followers. We can think for ourselves and do not need YOU to tell us HOW TO THINK.
Thing is Bruce, when you first started putting your 2 cents worth (Ted Koppel Interview Dateline) you had no damn idea what you were talking about. You came across as a moron who "tried to come across" as if you knew politics.
Retire, seriously.
tom in vegasat 11-06-2009
The REAL story about when he "fired his band" in 1989? I think laid off might be a better term, since he brought them all back 10 years later, all that aside, what he did then was just give them all a severance package, they each got a $2 million check.
maryat 11-06-2009
he is still a moron regardless of the money he gave his band. $2 Million is kind of cheap if you think about it, they helped him make the millions. hmmmm, so much for his little guy stories. Good way to sell though :-)
ehealat 11-06-2009
amazing how just becasue you have 10 fingers, you can type,and become an instant IDIOT! BRUCE A SELL OUT? are you on crack? how does a book make you a sell out? Go look up how much $$ he has given to vets,fallen officers kids college funds, 911 familys.. you really should just go clean the bathroom "jennifer" and mr. 3 chord? try listening to the words, he is more known for being a story teller you jack-hole! i doubt that would intrest you though, your prob watching Hanna Montanna, and wondering how she sings and dances with out ever lossing her breath. thats for reading you morons!! hope you leanred something today :)
debraat 11-06-2009
I can't wait to get my hands on that book! I've been a huge fan of Bruce since 1976. No one can top his live performances. Great artist and song writer.
michaelat 11-06-2009
ah, angry people, go see a Bruce show and you will understand why millions of others love him. (3 chords, hahaha, you're so misinformed)
Bobat 11-06-2009
Bruce who?
Michael Johnsonat 11-06-2009
Bruce, what a refreshing bit of news it was when i heard you stand to make ten million dollars offthe ale of a book. Like Bill Orielly, im sure you will donate all of your take to charity. Guys like you and Michael Moore who seem to hate capitalism.
joeat 11-06-2009
Great artist, lousy American. Bruce keep your memoirs no one really cares.
Ronat 11-06-2009
I would hope they cover the part about how this strong, upstanding liberal retard ran off to Canada instead of going to 'Nam. Now he uses his "Celebrity" to trash my country. As to his music, if that is what you call it, his songs are very simple. Come to think of it the Boss is NOT the brightest bulb in the pack. I would think that by now, the people are sick and tired of reading about excesses in drugs, booze and women, by people so full of themselves that they care not a dime for anyone else, but we will see how this book sells.