People usually think this song is about: Being uber patriotic. But it's really about: Casting a critical and mournful eye on America and its involvement in war. Listen to the opening chords of this Springsteen rock classic and you can't help but have visions of patriotic fist-bumping on the Fourth of July.
In 1972, at age 18, Bob Taylor began working at American Dream, a guitar making shop owned by Sam Radding, where Kurt Listug was already an employee. When Radding decided to sell the business in 1974, Taylor, Listug, and Schemmer bought American Dream and renamed it the Westland Music Company.
Breedlove guitars have always strived to produce some of the best guitars possible while remaining environmentally conscious. By selecting alternatives to commonly used (and endangered) woods, Breedlove are able to produce guitars that lightweight, responsive, and responsible. With rich tones and unmatched quality, it's easy to see why Breedlove guitars are among the most respected in the world today. Breedlove was founded in 1992 by its namesake, Larry Breedlove, and his business partner Steve Henderson.