Discover the story of the song > Copperhead Road – Steve Earle

The song tells the story of a man named John Lee Pettimore, who comes from a long line of moonshiners. His grandfather used to make moonshine and was wanted by the law, and his father continued the family business. When John turns 18 he is drafted to fight in Vietnam, but when he comes back he decides to grow marijuana instead. However, the DEA is now after him and he warns others to stay away from 'Copperhead Road'.