Stallone Vs. Springsteen

April, 1986

Stallone Vs. SpringsteenWhich Dream do you buy?Bruce Springsteen and Sylvester Stallone are the two great working-class heroes of American mass culture. Springsteen had the best-selling album of 1985 and Stallone had the second most successful movie. On the surface, they share stunning similarities of biceps, bandannas, American flags, Vietnam themes, praise from President Reagan and uplifting feelings of national pride. Bumper stickers proclaim, Bruce--the Rambo of Rock.But beneath the surface-...