Mike Appel

Mike Appel

Born: October 27, 1942
in Queens, New York

Movies for Mike Appel...

Bruce Springsteen - The Promise – The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town
Title: Bruce Springsteen - The Promise – The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town
Character: Self - Manager 1972-1977
Released: October 7, 2010
Type: Movie
The ninety-minute film combines never-before-seen footage of Springsteen and the E Street Band shot between 1976 and 1978—including home rehearsals and studio sessions — with new interviews with Springsteen, E Street Band members, manager Jon Landau, former-manager Mike Appel, and others closely involved in the making of the record.
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Wings for Wheels: The Making of 'Born to Run'
Title: Wings for Wheels: The Making of 'Born to Run'
Character: Self
Released: November 15, 2005
Type: Movie
What can be said about Born To Run that hasn't already been said or written over the years? The album took Springsteen from punk to rock star, from rags to riches, from boy to man, educating his crowd in lessons of love, broken dreams and cars. This documentary details the making of the album and covers everything from the pressure that Springsteen was working under to produce a hit album for Columbia Records to working with the band in the studio to achieve the sound he wanted for the album. Finally the "Hype" of Springsteen that threatened to overtake the value of the album and the artist is also discussed. Featuring vintage footage and new interviews, it's a marvelous glimpse into the creation of one of the top ten albums of all time. There are also three performances from 1973 recorded in Los Angeles-"Spirit in the Night" "Wild Billy's Circus Story" and "Thundercrack".