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Originally Posted by mcuozzo
So that's why he's popular. Tell me why - 50 cent, Puf whatever, and a slew of others are so popular? I mean I get why people like Tupac, Jay-z and others are popular but to question Bruce's popularity is tough.
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I could not begin to tell you why those people are popular. It's equally baffling to me.
I don't question how Bruce has a loyal cult following. Lots of old school bands do, folks who've been around forever, you rarely hear on the radio and will never see on any pop magazine covers, yet continue to pack concert halls with loyal fans. What I don't get is how Bruce is such a superstar. I know Bruce's background quite well. His old keyboard player, Dan Federicci's, kid rode the same bus with me to school when Born in the USA made Bruce a superstar. I remember those days quite well and how big they all got. I've been to Asbury Park plenty and know folks who played with Bruce in the old Stone Pony days. Just because he's been around forever (which should mean he's had time to learn how to play guitar well) doesn't make him great. I admire his staying power and don't doubt he's a good guy. I just cannot find anything to like about his music, neither the writing nor the muscianship.