On Monday night’s episode of Rock Legends, the spotlight turns to Heartland Rock, a genre that emerged in the ’70s and ’80s with a unique blend of poetic, socially conscious lyrics and Americana influences.
The music of this era captures themes of teenage nostalgia, isolation, and the decline of small towns in Middle America, often through the lens of the white working class.
The episode looks into the optimistic and nostalgic storytelling that defines Heartland Rock, with its roots firmly planted in the cultural soil of the United States.
Rock Legends: Heartland Rock airs Monday, October 21, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. on AXS TV.
