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Mellencamp - American Troubadour (Hardcover)
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Mellencamp - American Troubadour (Hardcover)
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Throughout his prolific career, John Mellencamp has performed more
than twenty Top 40 hits, has been nominated for thirteen Grammy
Awards, and has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Hits like "Jack and Diane," "Small Town," and "Cherry Bomb" are
iconic American songs that have played an important role in
defining midwestern music and developing the rock genre. Despite
his critical and commercial success, however, the rough guy from a
small town writing songs about everything he "learned about living"
is often omitted from the ranks of America's songwriting elite. In
Mellencamp, David Masciotra explores the life and career of one of
America's most important and underrated songwriters, persuasively
arguing that he deserves to be celebrated alongside artists like
Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, and Bob Dylan. Beginning with his
modest beginnings in Seymour, Indiana, Masciotra details
Mellencamp's road to fame, examining his struggles with the music
industry and his persistent dedication to his midwestern roots.
Shaking off the shortsighted "regionalist" stereotype and
dismissing his assumed pop-star persona, Mellencamp found success
by remaining true to where he came from. This thoughtful analysis
highlights four decades of the artist's music, which has
consistently elevated the dignity of everyday people and honored
the quiet heroism of raising families and working hard. This first
serious biography of the legendary musician will charm fans and
music enthusiasts who are interested in the development of roots
rock and Americana music.
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