| From the Heartland: A Guide to the Influences and Artists of Heartland Rock Music, Including John Mellencamp, Tom Petty, Bob Seger, Bruce Contributor(s): Brantley, Caroline (Author) |
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ISBN: 1434646696 ISBN-13: 9781434646699 Publisher: Webster's Digital Services OUR PRICE: $23.18 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2011 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
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| BISAC Categories: - Music |
| Physical Information: 0.48" H x 7.44" W x 9.69" (0.91 lbs) 226 pages |
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| Publisher Description: Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Heartland rock music first appeared in the 1970s in America and reached its peak in popularity in the 1980s with the success of stars like Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen and John Mellencamp. Known for lyrics depicting blue-collar life, the straightforward style of Heartland rock spoke to listeners of all aspects of society. This book looks at the origins of Heartland rock, the musical influences on the genre and the artists who found their voice in Heartland style. Project Webster represents a new publishing paradigm, allowing disparate content sources to be curated into cohesive, relevant, and informative books. To date, this content has been curated from Wikipedia articles and images under Creative Commons licensing, although as Project Webster continues to increase in scope and dimension, more licensed and public domain content is being added. We believe books such as this represent a new and exciting lexicon in the sharing of human knowledge. |