Taste of Country

Gabby Barrett Shines in Triumphant New Single, ‘Glory Days’ [Listen]

Gabby Barrett is ushering in her next chapter of music with her anthemic new single, “Glory Days.” The soaring stadium-sized track has Barrett beaming with gratitude for the life and incredible ...
Rolling Stone

Bruce Springsteen’s High School Buddy Immortalized in ‘Glory Days’ Dead at 75

Joe DePugh, a grade-school friend of Bruce Springsteen forever immortalized in his 1984 hit “Glory Days” as the baseball player who “could throw that speedball by you,” died of cancer in Florida. He ...
The New York Times

Joe DePugh, Speedball Pitcher in Springsteen’s ‘Glory Days,’ Dies at 75

A gifted athlete, he gave a clumsy teenage Bruce Springsteen his first nickname, Saddie. Years later, the Boss returned the favor, memorializing him in a song. By Michael S. Rosenwald Joe DePugh, the ...
New York Post

Bruce Springsteen mourns death of pitching inspiration for ‘Glory Days’, Joe DePugh

DePugh, who inspired Springsteen’s iconic song, has died from cancer at 75 years old. “Just a moment to mark the passing of Freehold [N.J.] native and ballplayer Joe DePugh,” Springsteen posted to his ...