“Bruce is nothing if not a control freak,” were the ringing words of director Paul Schrader, bemoaning the fact that Bruce Springsteen wouldn’t work with him. It was down to Joan Jett to save the day. The year was 1984, and having worked up quite the screenwriting streak with Martin Scorsese, Schrader naturally had his sights set on The Boss to become his next great Hollywood star. It was flattering, sure, but the man himself was not so forthcom…
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