Dave Marsh Remembered: A Rock Lifers Legacy | San Antonio News

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 17, 2026 · 1m

Dave Marsh, the legendary rock critic and Bruce Springsteen biographer who died at 76 after a long battle with a degenerative brain disease, left behind a legacy of fearless writing and deep musical devotion. His career began in 1969 at Creem magazine, where he became known for his profound insights into Springsteen — even marrying his longtime partner, Barbara Carr, Springsteen’s co-manager. Springsteen called him a “true Rock ‘n’ Roll lifer,” while Steven Van Zandt praised his courage and brilliance. Marsh and his wife also founded The Kristen Ann Carr Fund in memory of their daughter…