My Hometown: Springsteen launches book tour in New Jersey

FREEHOLD, N.J. (AP) - The Boss came back to his hometown Tuesday, returning to New Jersey and greeting thousands of fans to begin his book tour.

Bruce Springsteen fans from all over the world lined up hours before his for an appearance at a Barnes & Noble in Freehold to promote his autobiography "Born to Run."

In the book, Springsteen remembers his childhood in New Jersey, his rise to superstardom and personal struggles that inspired songs such as "Born to Run" and "Thunder Road."

Fans will receive a signed copy of the book and can pose for a picture with Springsteen. Some fans camped overnight in the parking lot and formed a line around 6 a.m. Springsteen arrived around 10:30 a.m. for an event that was scheduled to start at noon.

Barnes & Noble said about 2,000 books were sold for the event and the line snaked through the store about three hours before Springsteen was scheduled to appear. His book was stacked all over the store, while his music played. His albums were for sale on vinyl - fitting for a rocker who rocketed to stardom in the 1970s.

Steven Kaminsky wore a shirt that said "E Street Fans: Tougher Than The Rest" as he waited in line to buy book. He said he's been to more than 250 live shows and never had the opportunity to meet The Boss.

"I'd like to say thank you for 35 years of great music, great memories," he said. "It's a dream come true."

Springsteen's book tour will also stop in New York; Philadelphia; Seattle; Los Angeles; San Francisco; Cambridge, Massachusetts; and Portland, Oregon.