How Bruce Springsteen Became a Cultural Icon—We Asked an Expert

The question of how Bruce Springsteen became a cultural icon is multifaceted. Whether it’s his persona, look, songs, or records, there are many reasons why people have followed his career for the past 50 years.

To try and hone in on how the Boss became a cultural icon, we reached out to best-selling author and noted Springsteen historian Charles Cross for his help and take on the matter. Thankfully, Cross graciously supplied us with a lot to look into.