It Was 40 Years Ago Today...

If "the situation of the working class, veterans, and the needy has been on a steady decline since the 70's", does that not make him (and others like him) of all the more importance? Since he doesn't overdo his "dogoodiness" like some others do (Jackson Browne, for one), he hasn't become a bore about it.

Springsteen used to be one of my favorite artists but I lost interest after "Tunnel of Love." That was the time when Bruce decided that quantity trumps quality. I saw him do an acoustic set at the Berkeley Community Theater in the 90's and remember thinking that he has a powerful stage presence, and the talent to go with it. I understand why the call him "The Boss." Add to that his charity work and he really does belong in the R&R Hall of Fame. I just miss the quality of his early albums, where every song was a classic.

LOL! None of them actually give about "working class" situation or even poverty.

Kb54, your commment is incredibly illogical as usual.
I did not say Springsteen was a bad person and I am
aware he has done charitable works , it is however true
he has had zero influence at the macro level in our society.
You would be well served to see if your local community college has an opening in Logic 101 for the coming semester.

Kb54, nothing is "without question" in a subjective field. I've had two or three guitar students over the years who did not like the Beatles. There are no absolutes.