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The Sound of Heartland Rock · Playlist · 135 songs · 1.4K likes
Heartland rock is a genre of rock music characterized by a straightforward, often roots musical style, often with a focus on blue-collar workers, and a conviction that rock music has a social or communal purpose beyond just entertainment. Influences. Rhythm and blues; Garage rock; Folk rock; Country music; Country rock; Rock and roll; Roots ...
Top Heartland Rock albums of the 1980s. Prev. 1 2 3 Next. Updated: 11 June. Average Ratings Reviews. The River. Bruce Springsteen. 3.73 7,824 147. 17 October 1980.
The result was a frequently exciting hybrid of melody, rhythm, and message. Although heartland rock wasn't solely political -- almost every heartland artist had a pile-driving, good-time rocker -- it all was united by the attitude that music should be about something. Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, John Mellencamp, and Bob Seger epitomized ...
The result was a frequently exciting hybrid of melody, rhythm, and message. Although heartland rock wasn't solely political -- almost every heartland artist had a pile-driving, good-time rocker -- it all was united by the attitude that music should be about something. Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, John Mellencamp, and Bob Seger epitomized ...
Heartland Rock is a genre of rock music that originated in the Midwest and Great Lakes regions of the United States in the late 1970s and early 1980s. It is characterized by a straightforward, traditionalist approach to rock music, with an emphasis on simple, direct lyrics and a strong emphasis on melody.
Early Life and Beginnings in Music. Larry Crane’s affinity for music manifested early in his life. Born and raised in the heartland of the United States, Crane was exposed to a rich tapestry of musical influences. From rock ‘n’ roll to country, blues to folk, the young guitarist immersed himself in the myriad genres that would later shape ...
