ARC-1380
Level of description
collection
Title
Kevin Kinder Collection of Bruce Springsteen Audio Recordings
Date
1970-1999
Size
1 (Linear feet)
Inductee
x
Biography / Administrative History
Bruce Springsteen was born September 23, 1949 and is one of the most successful and influential American rock musicians of all time. He began his career playing the bar scene in New Jersey and grew to selling out arenas with his E Street Band, winning 20 Grammy Awards, and selling more than 65 million albums in the United States alone. Springsteen is known for his lyrics about the working class and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999.
Scope and Contents
The Kevin Kinder Collection of Bruce Springsteen Audio Recordings contains 99 CDs of noncommercial recordings dated 1970-1999. The recordings consist of live performances, demos, and radio sessions by Bruce Springsteen. The collection is arranged by title and will be of value to those interested in rare Bruce Springsteen performances.
Notes
Acquisition Note: The Kevin Kinder Collection of Bruce Springsteen Audio Recordings was received by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a gift from Kevin Kinder on August 5, 2024.
Citation: [Identification of Item], Kevin Kinder Collection of Bruce Springsteen Audio Recordings, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Language Note: Collection is in English.
Processing Information: Processed by Lyndsey Godwin-Kresge, Audiovisual Archivist. Completed November 10, 2025. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS and local processing manual.
Access
Collection is open for research. Patrons must sign the Acknowledgment of Legal Responsibilities and Privacy Rights statement on the Researcher Registration Form before using this collection. Consult the Library and Archives in advance of your visit to ensure access to these materials is available.
Use
The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. For more information, please consult the staff of the Library and Archives.
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