Induction of John Mellencamp
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Uploaded by rockhall on Sep 16, 2008
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Over the course of his career, John Mellencamp has become a symbol of the hopes, struggles and passions of Americas 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. Mellencamps 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, Indianas favorite son gives voice to issues that might otherwise be ignored, from our disappearing farmlands to the role of race and class in America.
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Billy joel, not a big fan, but he did good with this!
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@wordnerdsrock for what, this asshole ????
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wow, he really is a genuine L.I. guy. i wanted to be bothered by the irony of this speech being given at the waldof astoria, but i couldn't. billy joel is the man. cougar's ok too.
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best ever
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dont mind mellencamp but shit H.O.F who's next ??/wild man fischer????
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where's the EPIC button?!
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1987 was the year I found John, Glasgow Scotland was the place, my home city and to this day (No better than this) I buy it all............... Learned a lot watching this thanks for the post !!!.......John if you read this, Get over to Scotland, most of us are like you hard working salt of the earth boys in the mid-west !! keep it real forever !!
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never seen a more honest man
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I love John have sense 1983, I think he is the best singer song writer there is!!!
I will love him for ever!!!
Pinkhouses878806 2 years ago 9
I just turned 37,and i can't remember a time in my life without Mellencamp's music.From Hot night in a cold town to Our town. John's sounds of justice and independence have made this ride in the rumble seat of life worth living.God bless America!
bkwwatkins540 3 years ago 9