Dave Marsh Age, Height, Wife, Books, Net Worth, And More

Dave Marsh was an American music critic, radio talk show host, and writer. He was also a committee member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and published numerous books about music and musicians, mostly focused on rock music. Marsh died on 14 August 2026 at his home in Connecticut, at age 76.

Dave Marsh Biography

Full Name Dave Marsh
Nickname Dave Marsh
Profession            Music critic and radio talk show host
Date of Birth        1 March 1950
Age                       76 years old (at the time of his death in August 2026)
Birth Place Pontiac Michigan, USA
Nationality           American
School Waterford Kettering High School
College Wayne State University
Education Qualification College dropped out
Gender Male
Zodiac Sign                                       Pisces
Ethnicity White
Religion Christianity
Date of Death 14 August 2026
Place of Death Connecticut, USA
Cause of Death Not revealed

Dave Marsh Age

Dave Marsh was born on 1 March 1950 in Pontiac, Michigan, United States of America. He was 76 years old at the time of his death in August 2026, and his zodiac sign was Pisces.

Dave Marsh’s Wife, Children

Marital Status Married
Affairs/Girlfriend        Barbara Carr
Spouse/Wife      Brbara Carr (a co-manager of Burce Springsteen)
Children Two daughters – Kirsten Ann and Dr. Sasha J. Carr

Note – Kristen died in 1993 from sarcoma, and Sasha died in December 2024.

Dave Marsh Family

Father’s Name Not publicly known
Mother’s Name Not publicly known
Brother’s Name Unknown
Sister’s Name unknown

Dave Marsh Books

  • 1979 – Born to Run: The Bruce Springsteen Story
  • 1980 – The Book of Rock Lists
  • 1982 – Elvis
  • 1982 – Rocktopicon: Unlikely questions and their surprising answers
  • 1983 – Before I Get Old: The Story of the Who
  • 1985 – Sun City: The  Making of Record
  • 1986 – Trapped: Michael Jackso and the Crossover Dream
  • 1987 – Glory Days: Bruce Springsteen in the 1980s
  • 1999 – The Heart of Rock & Soul: The 1001 Greatest Single Ever Made
  • 1991 – Heaven Is Under Our Feet: a Book for Walden Woods
  • 1992– Merry Christmas Baby: Holiday Music from Bing to Sting
  • 1994 – The New Book of Rock Lists with James Bernard
  • 1998 – Sly and the Family Stone: An Oral History
  • 2003 – Bruce Springsteen: Two Hearts: The Definitive Biography
  • 2006 – Bruce Springsteen on Tour
  • 2007 – The Beatles’ Second Album
  • 2012 – 360 Sound: The Columbia Records Story – Legends and Legacy

Dave Marsh Height And Weight

Height (Approx)                                          In centimeters – 175 cm.
In meters – 1.75 m
In feet & inches – 5’9”
Weight (Approx) In kilograms – 70 kg
In pounds – 152 lbs
Eye Colour Brown
Hair Colour White

Dave Marsh Net Worth

At the time of his death in August 2026, American music critic and radio talk show host Dave Marsh had an estimated net worth of between $1 million and $5 million. His wealth was primarily derived from his work as an editor, his writing, and other professional activities.

Net Worth (Approx) $1-5 million (at the time of his death in August 2026)
Real Estate Not known
Income sources Editing work, book sales, and other venters.

Some Interesting Facts About Dave Marsh

  • Dave Marsh was born and raised in Pontiac, Michigan, USA.
  • He graduated from Waterford Kettering High School in nearby Waterford.
  • He attended Wayne State University in Detroit before dropping out in 1969 to write for Cree magazine.
  • He began his career as a rock critic and editor at Creem, which he helped start.
  • At Creem, he was mentored by a close friend and college friend, Lester Bangs.
  • He wrote extensively about his favorite artists, including Marvin Gaye.
  • Marsh edited and contributed to Rock and Roll Confidential, a newsletter about rock music and social issues.
  • He also published four books about Bruce Springsteen, including the bestsellers Born to Run and Glory Days.
  • He contributed to the 1994 book Mid-Life Confidential, a book about and by the Rock Bottom Remainders.
  • He was the host of three SiriusXM Radio shows: Live from E Street Nation.
  • He also hosted shows such as Kick Out the Jams and Live from the Land of Hopes and Dreams.
  • In 1989, Mars referred to the Grateful Dead as the “worst band in creation.”
  • Dave Marsh was married to his wife, Barbara Carr, a co-manager of Bruce Springsteen.
  • He was the stepfather to her two daughters, Kristen Ann and Dr. Sasha J. Carr.
  • His daughter Sasha, a clinical psychologist who focused on family care, died on 28 December 2024, in Norwalk, Connecticut.
  • Kristen died in 1993 from sarcoma, leading to the family founding the Kristen Ann Carr Fund.

FAQ:

How old was Dave Marsh?

76 years old (at the time of his death)

Who was Dave Marsh’s wife?

Barbara Carr

What happened to Dave Marsh?

Dave Marsh died on 14 August 2026, at his home in Connecticut, at age 76.

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