01974cam a2200301 i 4500 513960035 TxAuBib 20211022120000.0 201223s2021||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 2020058100 9781982112141 HRD 28.00 198211214X HRD 28.00 TxAuBib rda Rees, Paul, (Music journalist.) Mellencamp [BOOK] / Paul Rees. First Atria Books hardcover edition. New York : Atria Books, 2021. xviii, 300 pages, [16] unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier Includes bibliographical references (page 281) and index. 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 coming of age 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 evolving 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. Provided by publisher. 20211022. Mellencamp, John 1951- Rock musicians United States Biography. Singers United States Biography.