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TJL · 08-12-2003, 09:38 PM

TEENS UNAFFECTED BY BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN ALBUM

“The Rising,” the first studio album from Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band in almost two decades has been riding high on the record charts to the thunderous applause of millions of fans, but many local teens couldn’t care less.
Jeremy, a High School sophomore was indifferent to the media frenzy surrounding the album’s release. “So what,” Jeremy pondered as the attempted to grind a curb on his skateboard. “Just some old dude who thinks he can sing.”
As hundreds of die hard fans line up for tickets days in advance to see the celebrated New Jersey rocker in concert, many youngsters were scratching their heads as to just who the Hell this “Boss” was.
“I think he’s the guy who does that concert for the farms every year,” Fifteen year old Kayla told her friend as they shuffled passed sleeping fans outside Jack’s Music in Red Bank New Jersey on their way to their morning shift at Starbuck’s. “My Mom say’s he rocks. Yeah, like’s she’s ever rocked.”
Fourteen-year-old Derrick also has serious doubts as to whether Mr. Springsteen does indeed rock. “My Dad asked me to download one of this guys new songs from the web. I told him my computer doesn’t handle easy listening. Dude, he was so pissed.”
With soldout concerts throughout the world, many teens are worried about public embarrassment from their parents; many of them devoted attendees of Springsteen’s three-hour plus concerts. “Last year my Mom went to some concert by some guy called Fleetwood Mac,” Jeremy said. “She wore this stupid concert T-shirt to one of my soccer games. One of my friends said she looked hot. I totally had to kick his ass. She pulls that **** with this Bruce guy, then I’m going to go live with Dad.”

brownsocks · 08-12-2003, 10:04 PM

The Boss is great!

Glory days

ABlairican Pie · 08-12-2003, 11:38 PM

It's too bad MTV has got these kiddies' brains softened for whatever 15-minute flavor of the week is in vogue. Bruce "easy listening"?? The man IS American rock & roll. I guess they can say whatever they want about him, because I could barely tell you the names of these rappers and mall-jammer "punk" bands. Like I really care, either.

"Born to Run" is one of THE greatest albums of all time!!!

Kitt · 08-13-2003, 02:52 PM

Last year, or maybe it was the year before, Bruce performed at the MTV music awards show. It looked like he went over pretty big. Anyway, that was a funny article. "I totally had to kick his ass" for saying his mom looked hot in the Fleetwood Mac t-shirt.

DarleneIllyria · 08-13-2003, 08:03 PM

Good God, I can't believe they don't know who Bruce Springsteen is.

TJL · 08-13-2003, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jenny
Good God, I can't believe they don't know who Bruce Springsteen is.

The Obsolete Man · 08-13-2003, 11:22 PM

Springsteen can write great songs... Atlantic City, Blinded By The Light, Glory Days...

However, his performances of 'em are second rate compared to covers of 'em others have done.

Manfred Mann did a better Blinded By The Light. Hank Williams III's "Atlantic City" puts Springsteen's to shame.

Bob Dylan has the same problem. Great songwriter, but others do his songs better. (The Band!)

donald snl · 08-20-2003, 11:25 PM

what a shame while im not a huge fan i still think its a shame that kids tooday dont at least know who he is

Jersey Girl · 08-21-2003, 11:14 AM

I know who THE BOSS is!! However, I live in a little subculture so maybe that's why. People around here skipped school in Feb/March so they could go buy tickets to see him in August! We have some pretty die hard fans around here........... haha

TJL · 08-21-2003, 03:54 PM

I wouldn't worry about these poor clueless teens who don't know who Bruce Springsteen is.

They're fictional.

omalleyfan · 08-22-2003, 03:39 PM

oh god, and these are the same teens who worship Dave Matthews Band, right? Without Bruce, there would've never been Dave

08-12-2003, 09:38 PM	#1
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	Teens Unaffected by "The Boss" TEENS UNAFFECTED BY BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN ALBUM “The Rising,” the first studio album from Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band in almost two decades has been riding high on the record charts to the thunderous applause of millions of fans, but many local teens couldn’t care less. Jeremy, a High School sophomore was indifferent to the media frenzy surrounding the album’s release. “So what,” Jeremy pondered as the attempted to grind a curb on his skateboard. “Just some old dude who thinks he can sing.” As hundreds of die hard fans line up for tickets days in advance to see the celebrated New Jersey rocker in concert, many youngsters were scratching their heads as to just who the Hell this “Boss” was. “I think he’s the guy who does that concert for the farms every year,” Fifteen year old Kayla told her friend as they shuffled passed sleeping fans outside Jack’s Music in Red Bank New Jersey on their way to their morning shift at Starbuck’s. “My Mom say’s he rocks. Yeah, like’s she’s ever rocked.” Fourteen-year-old Derrick also has serious doubts as to whether Mr. Springsteen does indeed rock. “My Dad asked me to download one of this guys new songs from the web. I told him my computer doesn’t handle easy listening. Dude, he was so pissed.” With soldout concerts throughout the world, many teens are worried about public embarrassment from their parents; many of them devoted attendees of Springsteen’s three-hour plus concerts. “Last year my Mom went to some concert by some guy called Fleetwood Mac,” Jeremy said. “She wore this stupid concert T-shirt to one of my soccer games. One of my friends said she looked hot. I totally had to kick his ass. She pulls that **** with this Bruce guy, then I’m going to go live with Dad.”
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08-12-2003, 10:04 PM	#2
brownsocks Maud'Dib Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 23, 2002 Location: The place where all roads lead, Amber Posts: 598	The Boss is great! Glory days
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08-12-2003, 11:38 PM	#3
ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,619	"Who's the Boss?"?? It's too bad MTV has got these kiddies' brains softened for whatever 15-minute flavor of the week is in vogue. Bruce "easy listening"?? The man IS American rock & roll. I guess they can say whatever they want about him, because I could barely tell you the names of these rappers and mall-jammer "punk" bands. Like I really care, either. "Born to Run" is one of THE greatest albums of all time!!!
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08-13-2003, 11:22 PM	#7
The Obsolete Man Member Forum Regular Join Date: Nov 18, 2000 Location: Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, Earth Prime Posts: 567	Springsteen can write great songs... Atlantic City, Blinded By The Light, Glory Days... However, his performances of 'em are second rate compared to covers of 'em others have done. Manfred Mann did a better Blinded By The Light. Hank Williams III's "Atlantic City" puts Springsteen's to shame. Bob Dylan has the same problem. Great songwriter, but others do his songs better. (The Band!)
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08-21-2003, 11:14 AM	#9
Jersey Girl Senior Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 01, 2002 Location: New Jersey!! Posts: 238	I know who THE BOSS is!! However, I live in a little subculture so maybe that's why. People around here skipped school in Feb/March so they could go buy tickets to see him in August! We have some pretty die hard fans around here........... haha
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08-13-2003, 02:52 PM	#4
Kitt James Dean Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 16, 2001 Location: California Dreamin' Posts: 6,115	Last year, or maybe it was the year before, Bruce performed at the MTV music awards show. It looked like he went over pretty big. Anyway, that was a funny article. "I totally had to kick his ass" for saying his mom looked hot in the Fleetwood Mac t-shirt.

08-13-2003, 08:03 PM	#5
DarleneIllyria Gone Forum Star Join Date: Oct 15, 2000 Posts: 19,086	Good God, I can't believe they don't know who Bruce Springsteen is.

08-20-2003, 11:25 PM	#8
donald snl Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 06, 2003 Posts: 456	what a shame while im not a huge fan i still think its a shame that kids tooday dont at least know who he is

08-21-2003, 03:54 PM	#10
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	I wouldn't worry about these poor clueless teens who don't know who Bruce Springsteen is. They're fictional.

08-22-2003, 03:39 PM	#11
omalleyfan Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 12, 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 199	oh god, and these are the same teens who worship Dave Matthews Band, right? Without Bruce, there would've never been Dave