My father has always been a huge Springsteen fan, and i have grown up with his records, though not always liking them. It was when i was listening to The Rising on a family holiday to Ireland, trapped in the car with my parents and a very close friend of mine, that it all just fell into place. Bruce's music and his lyrics are so powerful, yet so personal – they just find that certain spark in us all, that helps us feel all of the things that withough him we would just bury deep down inside.

I know this has been something of a ramble, but it really is very hard to put Springsteen's majesty into words – so kudos to you for sharing your story!

My father has always been a huge Springsteen fan, and i have grown up with his records, though not always liking them. It was when i was listening to The Rising on a family holiday to Ireland, trapped in the car with my parents and a very close friend of mine, that it all just fell into place. Bruce's music and his lyrics are so powerful, yet so personal – they just find that certain spark in us all, that helps us feel all of the things that withough him we would just bury deep down inside.

I know this has been something of a ramble, but it really is very hard to put Springsteen's majesty into words – so kudos to you for sharing your story!

My best friend died a few years ago. He was my Bobby Jean. We played in our first band together, and we saw Bruce for the first time together. He blew us away that night. When Larry died, I sat with while waiting for the hearse to come and take him away. His sister had put on a tape of his favorite music to comfort him in his last moments. At one point, it was just me and Larry. “Further On (Up the Road)” came on. It was all at one time a terrible moment, and one of the most comforting that I have ever experienced.