It is one of the enduring images of rock history: a black and white portrait of a tousle-haired, leather jacket-wearing Bruce Springsteen, his Fender Telecaster slung over his shoulder as he leans ...

I have my friend Brian to thank for this one. I occasionally get suggestions from assorted acquaintances about music topics, and I rarely follow up on them. That’s because I’m too stubborn. I should ...