Won't Back Down Heartland Rock and the Fight for America Michael J. McCormack Covers: Madrid

Covers: Madrid

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Won't Back Down Heartland Rock and the Fight for America Michael J. McCormack Covers: MadridBy: Erin Osmon Published by W. W. Norton, Incorporated, 2026 04 28 Erin Osmon's rollicking Won't Back Down tells the story of the origins, chart topping development, and tangled legacy of Heartland Rock, the music that ruled the airwaves of the 1980s and remains instantly recognizable to millions. Osmon delves into the making of its classic albums and songs, including Bruce Springsteen's "Born to Run," Bob Seger's "Against the Wind," John Mellencamp's