Dave Marsh Dies at 76 in Connecticut
Renowned rock critic and Bruce Springsteen biographer Dave Marsh died at 76 in Connecticut after a degenerative brain disease, leaving a legacy that helped shape modern rock journalism and Springsteen scholarship through books like Born to Run and Glory Days. His career spanned Creem, Rolling Stone, and SiriusXM hosting, and his passing drew responses of mourning and recognition from Springsteen and fellow journalists who credit him with advancing the cultural conversation around rock music.
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About Dave Marsh
David Rodney Marsh was an American music critic and radio talk show host. He was an early editor of Creem magazine, wrote for various publications such as Newsday, The Village Voice, and Rolling Stone, and published numerous books about music and musicians, mostly focused on rock music. He was also a committee member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Everything about Dave Marsh →- Occupation
- music critic, journalist
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- March 1, 1950
- Died
- August 14, 2026