Born In A Small Town: John Mellencamp, The Story
Nonfiction, Entertainment, Music, Music Styles, Country, Biography & Memoir, Composers & Musicians
| Author: | Heather Johnson | ISBN: | 9780857128430 |
| Publisher: | Music Sales Limited | Publication: | June 26, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Omnibus Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Heather Johnson |
| ISBN: | 9780857128430 |
| Publisher: | Music Sales Limited |
| Publication: | June 26, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Omnibus Press |
| Language: | English |
Featuring interviews with everyone from childhood friends to band members, producers and engineers, this is a portrait of the real man, who grew up in Indiana and still lives there today a passionate musician and a tireless campaigner for the lifestyle and values of the American family farmer.
This is the complete story of John Mellencamp, tracking his progress as he matured from youthful rocker with a made-up name to major star with a social conscience.
It is a journey typified by his 2007 release, Freedom's Road, an impassioned call to arms to rediscover America's founding traditions of freedom, justice, and never-say-die spirit.
An unlikely story but, in the end, an inspirational one that reveals a remarkable and unique fusion of heartland values and rock 'n' roll stardom.
Featuring interviews with everyone from childhood friends to band members, producers and engineers, this is a portrait of the real man, who grew up in Indiana and still lives there today a passionate musician and a tireless campaigner for the lifestyle and values of the American family farmer.
This is the complete story of John Mellencamp, tracking his progress as he matured from youthful rocker with a made-up name to major star with a social conscience.
It is a journey typified by his 2007 release, Freedom's Road, an impassioned call to arms to rediscover America's founding traditions of freedom, justice, and never-say-die spirit.
An unlikely story but, in the end, an inspirational one that reveals a remarkable and unique fusion of heartland values and rock 'n' roll stardom.
