Mellencamp, Paul Rees
Mellencamp, Paul Rees
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Mellencamp

Author: Paul Rees

Narrator: Michael David Axtell

Unabridged: 10 hr 18 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/14/2021


Synopsis

This definitive biography of John Mellencamp is “a true coming-of-age story” (John Sykes, chairman of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation) of an iconic American rock and roll original, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews and never-before-told details. Perfect for fans of Janis and Born to Run.

John Mellencamp is not your typical rock star.

With music inspired by the work of William Faulkner, John Steinbeck, and other giants of American literature, he has experienced a colorful career unlike any other. Now, this fascinating biography fully charts the life of one of this country’s most important voices in American music.

Mellencamp’s story is also the story of the American heartland. His growth as an artist and evolution into legendary status directly reflected the major changes of the last fifty years. From the Summer of Love to the growing divisiveness of American politics and beyond, his music has served as the backdrop to this country for millions of fans.

Featuring exclusive interviews with friends, family, and colleagues, and exploring everything from the founding of Farm Aid to his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, this is a fresh, expansive, and “inspirational” (Nora Guthrie, president of The Woody Guthrie Foundation) look at a true original.

About Paul Rees

Paul Rees has written about music for over twenty years. In that time, he has interviewed everyone from Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, and Madonna to Bono and AC/DC. Rees is the author of Robert Plant: A Life, and served as Editor of two of the United Kingdom’s most successful and long-standing music publications, Q and Kerrang!. He lives in Scotland.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Isaac

I've been a Mellencamp fan since 1982. AMERICAN FOOL was the first album I ever bought with my own allowance money. However, as much as I respect and admire the man, I am doubtful I would get along with him if I ever met him in person. That is not a criticism of him, but a simple fact that indicates......more

Goodreads review by Jodi

Ugh. I kinda hated this one. Not only was it long on studio who played what on which song boringness, but also because Mellencamp is kind of a dick. He's not a nice man to the people he worked with, the majority of whom gave his bad temper and violent behavior a pass because "creative genius." Barf.......more

Goodreads review by Sue

Much more than I might have wanted to know about the music industry - studio sessions, etc. but the details of Mellancamp's life were interesting.. not an easy person to like but a loyalty to his music industry band, managers and friends.......more