From Bruce Springsteen on Minneapolis to CSNY on Kent State — a History of Instant Protest Songs

From Bruce Springsteen on Minneapolis to CSNY on Kent State — a History of Instant Protest Songs


We trace the lineage of rapid-response songs, from Woody Guthrie and Nina Simone to Bruce Springsteen's quick turnaround on "Streets of Minneapolis"

Author: Brian Hiattt

Published at: 2026-02-01 20:46:08

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