India, Aug. 18 -- Bruce Springsteen is once again in the spotlight following the death of longtime music critic and author Dave Marsh, who died at his home in Connecticut at 76. Marsh was one of the earliest and most influential writers to champion Springsteen, documenting his rise through books, magazine profiles and decades of personal friendship.

Springsteen paid tribute to Marsh after his death, describing him as his "great friend" and a "true Rock 'n' Roll lifer." He also recalled how deeply Marsh believed in his music and said his longtime support "meant the world" to him.

But who is Bruce Springsteen, the musician whose career Marsh spent decades chronicling?

Who Is Bruce Springsteen?

Bruce Springsteen is an American singer, so...