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photos from a new biography of The Boss

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Bruce, at the crucial Bottom Line shows in August 1975, uses Clemons for shelter from Kitty and the oncoming storm of Born to Run acclaim
Bruce, at the crucial Bottom Line shows in August 1975, uses Clemons for shelter from Kitty and the oncoming storm of Born to Run acclaimPicture: Bob Leafe Credit: Bob Leafe
Taking a moment away from the lawsuit woes of 1976 with girlfriend Joy Hannah (far left) and friends
Taking a moment away from the lawsuit woes of 1976 with girlfriend Joy Hannah (far left) and friendsPicture: Courtesy of Joy Hannah Collection Credit: Courtesy of Joy Hannah Collection
Making the bells ring and the lights flash somewhere on the Darkness on the Edge of Town tour, 1978, with Clarence Clemons, Roy Bittan and Steve van Zandt
Making the bells ring and the lights flash somewhere on the Darkness on the Edge of Town tour, 1978, with Clarence Clemons, Roy Bittan and Steve van ZandtPicture: Frank Stefanko Credit: Frank Stefanko
With actress girlfriend Joyce Hyser on Christmas morning, 1981, New Jersey
With actress girlfriend Joyce Hyser on Christmas morning, 1981, New JerseyPicture: Courtesy of Joyce Hyser collection Credit: Courtesy of Joyce Hyser collection
In his bedroom of the house Bruce rented on the shores of a reservoir in Colts Neck, New Jersey, in 1982, just after recording Nebraska. The painting behind him is the result of a paint-by-numbers project and may have come with the furnished home.
In his bedroom of the house Bruce rented on the shores of a reservoir in Colts Neck, New Jersey, in 1982, just after recording Nebraska. The painting behind him is the result of a paint-by-numbers project and may have come with the furnished home.Picture: Frank Stefanko Credit: Frank Stefanko
Shooting for the Moon and stars with Clarence Clemons
Shooting for the moon and stars with Clarence ClemonsPicture: Bob Leafe Credit: Bob Leafe
Bruce in mid-meltdown at the September 22, 1979 Musicians United for Safe Energy concert, leading ex-girlfriend and professional photographer Lynn Goldsmith onto the stage before having her ejected from Madison Square Garden
Bruce in mid-meltdown at the September 22, 1979 Musicians United for Safe Energy concert, leading ex-girlfriend and professional photographer Lynn Goldsmith onto the stage before having her ejected from Madison Square GardenPicture: Bob Leafe Credit: Bob Leafe
Hired just days before the start of the Born in the USA tour, Patti Scialfa soon became an integral part of the E Street Band and in Bruce's life
Hired just days before the start of the Born in the USA tour, Patti Scialfa soon became an integral part of the E Street Band and in Bruce's lifePicture: Bob Leafe Credit: Bob Leafe
Bruce and the E Street Band in its Born to Run to Born in the USA lineup. Left to right: Bruce, Garry Tallent, Danny Federici, Steve van Zandt, Roy Bittan, Max Weinberg and Clarence Clemons
Bruce and the E Street Band in its Born to Run to Born in the USA lineup. Left to right: Bruce, Garry Tallent, Danny Federici, Steve van Zandt, Roy Bittan, Max Weinberg and Clarence ClemonsPicture: Frank Stefanko Credit: Frank Stefanko
A portrait of Bruce Springsteen, circa 1985
The book details Springsteen's rise from a tumultuous childhood in working class New Jersey, his stubborn climb to fame, his often tangled romantic life, and his quest to conquer the demons that nearly destroyed his father.Picture: John G. Zimmerman Archive/Everett / Rex Features Credit: John G. Zimmerman Archive/Everett / Rex Features
A 1978 photo of Bruce Springsteen with his Corvette
A 1978 photo of Bruce Springsteen with his CorvettePicture: Frank Stefanko/AP Credit: Frank Stefanko/AP
Bruce Springsteen and Clarence Clemons performing on the 'Darkness On The Edge Of Town' tour in 1978
Bruce Springsteen and Clarence Clemons performing on the 'Darkness On The Edge Of Town' tour in 1978Picture: Lynn Goldsmith / Rex Features Credit: Lynn Goldsmith / Rex Features
Bruce Springsteen and Clarence Clemons on a rooftop in New York City during the 'Darkness On The Edge Of Town' tour in 1978
Bruce Springsteen and Clarence Clemons on a rooftop in New York City during the 'Darkness On The Edge Of Town' tour in 1978Picture: Lynn Goldsmith / Rex Features Credit: Lynn Goldsmith / Rex Features
Bruce Springsteen in Hyde Park, London, 1982
Bruce Springsteen in Hyde Park, London, 1982Picture: Ilpo Musto / Rex Features Credit: Ilpo Musto / Rex Features
Bruce Springsteen performs on the Born in the USA tour
Bruce Springsteen performs on the Born in the USA tourPicture: Sipa Press / Rex Features Credit: Sipa Press / Rex Features
Portrait of Bruce Springsteen sitting in the driver's seat of a Cadillac convertible, circa 1987
Portrait of Bruce Springsteen sitting in the driver's seat of a Cadillac convertible, circa 1987Picture: Hulton Archive/Getty Images Credit: Hulton Archive/Getty Images
March 1995: Bruce Springsteen holds his four Grammy awards for Song of the Year, Best Male Rock Vocal Performance, Best Rock Song and Best Song Written specifically for a Motion Picture or TV for his song 'Streets of Philadelphia'
March 1995: Bruce Springsteen holds his four Grammy awards for Song of the Year, Best Male Rock Vocal Performance, Best Rock Song and Best Song Written specifically for a Motion Picture or TV for his song 'Streets of Philadelphia'Picture: DAN GROSHONG/AFP/Getty Images Credit: DAN GROSHONG/AFP/Getty Images
March 1999: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen and Eric Clapton appear on stage during their induction ceremony
March 1999: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen and Eric Clapton appear on stage during their induction ceremonyPicture: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images Credit: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images
June 2003: Bruce Springsteen and wife Patty Scialfa attend a party in Vienna, Austria
June 2003: Bruce Springsteen and wife Patty Scialfa attend a party in Vienna, AustriaPicture: Karl Schoendorfer / Rex Features Credit: Karl Schoendorfer / Rex Features
July 2012: Sir Paul McCartney performs with Bruce Springsteen at the Hard Rock Calling festival in Hyde Park, London
July 2012: Sir Paul McCartney performs with Bruce Springsteen at the Hard Rock Calling festival in Hyde Park, LondonPicture: Giovanni Canitano / Rex Features Credit: Giovanni Canitano / Rex Features
November 5, 2012: Bruce Springsteen performs during an election campaign rally for US President Barack Obama in Madison, Wisconsin
November 5, 2012: Bruce Springsteen performs during an election campaign rally for US President Barack Obama in Madison, WisconsinPicture: REUTERS/Jason Reed Credit: REUTERS/Jason Reed

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