{"product_id":"born-in-a-small-town-john-mellencamp-the-story","title":"Born in a Small Town: John Mellencamp The Story","description":"The First Definitive Biography of John Mellencamp! Johnny Cougar... John Cougar Mellencamp... John Mellencamp... the name may have changed but the man has remained a steadfast champion of American roots music and rock n roll for over thirty years. 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. Here then is the complete John Mellencamp story, 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 Road, an impassioned call to arms to rediscover America s founding traditions of freedom, justice and never-say-die spirit. It s 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. Fully Illustrated.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0825673364\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0825673364.VG\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Johnson, Heather\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Book has little sign of wear or use  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43240801239101,"sku":"BVV.0825673364.VG","price":10.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0825673364-0.jpg?v=1780094738","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/born-in-a-small-town-john-mellencamp-the-story","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}