Heartland Rock

Heartland rock is a style of rock music that gained prominence in the United States during the mid-1970s. It is most closely associated with artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Bob Seger, and John Mellencamp.

Bruce Springsteen is often regarded as a foundational figure of heartland rock. His early studio albums drew inspiration from folk rock, particularly the work of Bob Dylan, as well as rhythm and blues influences from artists like Sam Cooke