Don't know if this one has been posted or not but it is one of my favorites! ;-)

Post copied from CCB - sharonc

If you didn't get the chance to attend one of the shows from the summer 2009 tour or if you just want to relive the show there are several youtube sites that have videos up! Most of the summer videos are in favorites on our official youtube site the first link below:

http://www.youtube.com/user/JohnMellencampDotCom

http://www.youtube.com/user/EXCESS06

http://www.youtube.com/mrshappygolucky

http://www.youtube.com/jmsummertourfan

http://www.youtube.com/user/MrScottCastro


The opening act for most of the shows The Wyios also is documenting their stay on the tour in a youtube blog.

http://www.youtube.com/user/thewiyos1

And just a few more for your viewing pleasure :-)

http://www.rexfeatures.com/search/?kw=MELLENCAMP&ord=N

http://hickey.photoshelter.com

http://www.photofeatures.com/johnmellencamp/index.html

http://www.backstagegallery.com/artist/JohnMellencamp.html

http://www.contactmusic.com/pictures/john_mellencamp/1-1

http://www.fasterlouder.com.au/gallery/8660/John-Mellencamp-.htm

http://www.exposay.com/john-mellencap-live-on-the-early-show-and-cbs-2-chicago---july-21-2008/v/21731/1/

Another site with a bunch of pics. :-) It has a variety of stuff. I am sure most of us have seen them before, but figured I would post the site just in case.


http://www.rhapsody.com/john-mellencamp/photos.html

http://www.filmmagic.com/SearchResult.aspx?str=Mellencamp&sfld=C

Some pics that can be found on this site:

FA and FA Press Conference, Vanity Fair Oscar Party, Elaine, Mellencamp sighting in NY, Elaine, 2004 MTV Video Awards, Democratic National Convention, Bunch of Elaine, The 19th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, The 19th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, 2004 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, Vanity Fair Celebrates the 76th Annual Academy Awards, 2003 Fulfillment Fund's Annual "Stars 2003" Benefit Galal, 2003 Fulfillment Fund's Annual "Stars 2003" Benefit Gala, Sting's 52nd Birthday Party, Willie Nelson and Friends Perform in Celebration of Willie's 70th Birthday, 1996 City of Hope.. (check out JM and Matthew McConaughey, 1996 City of Hope, Grand Opening of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Museum, John Cougar Mellencamp Live in 1995, 1994 MTV Movie Awards, MTV's Unplugged. MTV's Unplugged and many others!

When you have several hours to kill, these are some good sites to find some pictures of John!

http://www.wireimage.com
http://www.absolutestockphoto.com
http://www.wrg.net/pics/mellencamp.html
http://www.photorockstar.co.uk/gallery_archive_viewer.asp?archive=b02cou
http://www.corbisimages.com/Search#q=mellencamp
http://www.gettyimages.com

* Born in Louisville, Kentucky moved to Indianapolis, Indiana as an infant.
* First Instrument played was the trombone, then later, he started playing drums.
* Played drums for 5 years, and then started playing the Bass Guitar. He found the bass to be a more
   perfect fit, and bass has been his instrument of choice for over 20 years.
* Played in the Marching Band, Pep Band, Jazz Band, Pit Band, and Orchestra in High School.
* Played professionally for the first time at age 11, at a place called the Grandview Country Club
   (which no longer exists)
* First working band he played with was a show band similar to the Ike & Tina Turner Show Revue.
   Jon E. Gee has played in various working bands, he's played in Country Bands, Show Bands, Funk
   Bands, Rock Bands, Metal Bands, Jazz Bands, Soul and R & B Bands.
* Jon E. Gee has several bass guitars - Fender's, Hohner's, Peavey, Lakland, and a prototype called
   Strictly Strings.
* His favorite bass strings are round wound medium gauge long scale strings.
* His favorite picks are his own Jon E. Gee signature series, mediums & heavies.
* Jon enjoys trying new things such as, playing different bass guitars, going to places he's never been
   before and Sight seeing.
* Enjoys spending time reading the bible & studying the word of God, being with family, taking
   pictures, traveling, and recording on his video camera.
* Favorite colors are red, black and blue.
* Artist he admires -  James Brown, Jimi Hendrix, John Mellencamp, Larry Graham, Stanley Clark,
   Ted Nugent, Tina Turner, and Victor Wooten.
* Influential Bands; Areosmith, Bootsy's Rubberband, Graham Central Station, Mother's Finest, Sly
   and the Family Stone, Ted Nugent, Ike & Tina Turner
* Favorite Bands/Artist; James Brown, Michael Jackson, Areosmith, Mother's Finest, Jon
   Mellencamp, Ted Nugent, King's X, and of course The GeeMen.
* Most influential people; wife, mother, father, and maternal grandparents.
* Favorite teacher; all his music teachers.
* Favorite Venues He's played: Pine Knob (Detroit, MI), Madison Square Garden (New York,NY),
   Red Rocks (Denver,CO), and Universal (Hollywood, CA).
* Most memorable shows; Boston a few days after 9-11( Mellencamp), Madison Square Garden
   because of the history of the garden (Mellencamp), Paramount in Denver, CO (Ted Nugent) it was
   the most rowdy crowd, New Port Music Hall in Columbus, OH the band was one mind musically
   (Ted Nugent), Pine Knob Detroit, MI the electricity of the crowd was great (Ted Nugent), Billings
   Montana the audience was electric (Mellencamp).
* Most Useful scripture(s) Do not withhold correction from a child. For if you beat him with a rod, he will not die. You shall beat him with a rod, And deliver his soul from hell.   Proverbs 23: 13 & 14
* Favonte Quote: Just Do 1t!
* Favorite Saying: "Keep on Crankin"
* Current Goals: To Record his songs, continue to write, and to perform and play "Live!"
* Message to Fans; Performing for you is the most rewarding thing I do professionally, thank you, and
   I love you

 Jon E. Gee's experience with various bands has allowed him to share the same stage and perform with the following artist:  Adam SandIer / Alice Cooper / Back Street Boys / Bad Company
Bare Naked Ladies / Billy Crystal / Billy Joel / Bob & Tom / Cheap Trick / Cher / Dave Matthew's
David Bowie / David Letterman / Deanna Carter / Doobie Brothers / Destiny's Child / Foreigner  George Thoroughgood / Halle Berry / India lrie / James Taylor / Joan Jett / John Mellencamp / Kenny Aronoff / Kid Rock/ Lara Fabian/ Lynyrd Skynyrd/ Mariah Carey/ Martha Stewart/ Mayor Giuliani  Melissa Etheridge/ Michael Cartellone / Mick Jagger / Neil Young / .Night Ranger / Paul McCartney  Quiet Riot / Shannon Curfman / Slaughter / Steve Earle / Susan Tedeschi / Steve Harvey / Ted Nugent / Tommy Aldridge / Tommy Davidson / Trisha Yearwood / The Vanguards / The Wallflowers
The Who / William Shatner / Willie Nelson / ZZ Top / Los Lonely Boys.

   
http://www.jonegee.com/Bio/bio.html

Considering his humble upbringing in Anderson, Indiana, Dane Clark has pounded out quite an impressive mark on the music business. During his career, Dane has played drums for an eclectic mix of artists including Steve Earle, Bob Woodruff, Carrie Newcomer, Kennedy Rose, Lisa Germano and Donovan. However, his most notable affiliation has been with the every man heartland rocker, John Mellencamp. Clark has anchored the rhythm section on several of Mellencamp’s albums, including his highly acclaimed and most recent CD, Freedom's Road.

While Dane is widely respected as an accomplished drummer, his versatility transcends any notion that his talents begin and end in the percussion section. Dane has produced Carl Storie’s self-titled album and Rusty Bladen's new Christmas album, while also working with some of Nashville's most decorated writers and producers including Steve Earle and Ray Kennedy.

Born and raised in Anderson, Indiana, I started playing the piano at age 8, the guitar at age 9, and drums at age 10. I sang my first original song at my 6th grade talent show, but lost to a one-legged ballet dancer! I took that defeat in stride and tenaciously kept chasing the muse.

After growing my hair long in high school, I immersed myself in the 1950’s beat poets like Kerouac and Ginsberg, as well as the 1960’s archetypes like Dylan, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Byrds, the Doors, and the Kinks. I then headed off to college on a music scholarship and graduated with a degree in percussion performance. I started doing session work as a drummer in the Indianapolis area, all the while continuing to hone the craft of songwriting. I joined John Mellencamp’s band in 1996 as a drummer and have enjoyed that position ever since.

I am a father to three wonderful daughters, Emily, Taylor and Abigail.

I have now put together a full blast rock combo to play the songs on the albums, which I wrote and produced. My hope for the future – "Dane Clark songs in every living room!”

http://www.daneclark.com