John Mellencamp: The Concert at Walter Reed

About the Book

We are pleased to announce the release of John Mellencamp: The Concert at Walter Reed, a book written by Jim Bessman, in association with John Mellencamp, and featuring photo contributions from Elaine Mellencamp and Mark Cornelison.

Through story and photos, the book documents the behind-the-scenes planning of the concert, the history of the Walter Reed Center, and John's performance at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center on April 27, 2007. This hard cover book features beautiful black and white photos, in-depth interviews with John, his manager Randy Hoffman, and members of the Mellencamp band. The 100+ page book is available now exclusively in the Official John Mellencamp Store!

About the Author

Over the course of his career, John Mellencamp has become a symbol of the hopes, struggles and passions of America’s heartland. As a songwriter, many of his efforts have transcended “hit” status (“Hurts So Good,” “Pink Houses,” “I Need A Lover”) and have entered the cultural vernacular. Mellencamp’s musical heart is in his ballads and rock numbers rooted in late 50s and early 60s rock and roll. His music describes the American experience; the hopes and fears of the common everyman. As co-founder of Farm Aid, Indiana’s favorite son gives voice to issues that might otherwise be ignored, from our disappearing farmlands to the role of race and class in America.  -source Rollingstone.com