Heartland Rock with Erin Osmon, RIP Glen Hansard
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Heartland Rock with Erin Osmon, RIP Glen Hansard

B2Upper-intermediateAugust 7, 202650 min

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with author Erin Osmon about her new book on "heartland rock." She argues that artists like John Mellencamp and Tom Petty filled stadiums in the 1980s, but also pushed back against the politics of the Reagan era. The hosts also pay tribute to Irish troubadour Glen Hansard. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/4frcVZo Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3...

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Hey Sound Opinions listeners, if you support us on Patreon, you get to listen to our podcast ad-free on Patreon. Here you take the bomb. You're listening to Sound Opinions, and this week we're joined by author Erin Osmond for a conversation about her new book on Heartland Rock.

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I'm Jim DeRogatis. And I'm Greg Cott. We'll hear her theory about the significance of artists like Tom Petty, Bonnie Raitt, John Mellencamp, and more.

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But first, we have the sad task of paying tribute to our past guest, Glenn Hansard. Sound Opinions is supported by the Goose Island Beer Company. For over 20 years, Goose Island has been brewing their iconic 312 beer for the best moments in our city.

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