Dave Marsh, the influential rock critic and author of the seminal Bruce Springsteen biography “Born to Run,” dies Friday at his home in Connecticut. He was 76. His death is confirmed by Jim Rotolo, a host of the Springsteen-focused SiriusXM podcast “The Wild & The Innocent,” via a Facebook post.
Marsh is widely credited with helping document Springsteen’s early career during the period when the singer’s audience was rapidly expanding. Both outlets highlight his 1979 book “Born to Run,” which is described as foundational and influential in shaping public understanding of Springsteen at the time. His work extends beyond that biography, and he is associated with major music and culture publications.
Variety and Deadline both report the same core details: Marsh’s age, the location and date of death, and his authorship of “Born to Run.” Deadline additionally emphasizes his long-running presence in prominent outlets such as Creem, The Village Voice, and Rolling Stone, while Variety focuses more directly on his connection to Springsteen commentary and the confirmation of his death.
