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John Mellencamp (born 7 October 1951 in Seymour, Indiana) is an American singer and songwriter, known for a long and successful recording and performing career highlighted by a series of 1980s hits, including “Jack and Diane”, and by his role in the Farm Aid charity event. Mellencamp lives in Bloomington, Indiana, and is married to former supermodel Elaine Irwin Mellencamp.
John’s first record released was under the stage name “Johnny Cougar” at the behest of Tony DeFries, his first manager. Mellencamp claims it was against his knowledge and will, and he hated the name. A few years later in 1982, he made his break through with the album “American Fool” which includes his hit single “Jack and Diane” under the stage name “John Cougar Mellencamp”. The story of that couple was years later continued with the song “Eden Is Burning” (1998), where Jack and Diane separate. He soon dropped “Cougar” moniker altogether, and has been known henceforth as “John Mellencamp”.
Mellencamp has always been socially and politically active and supported the “Vote for Change” Tour in 2004 opposing the policies of President George W. Bush.
Mellencamp’s new album Freedom’s Road came out January 23rd and went to no 5 in the American Billboard charts.
John’s first record released was under the stage name “Johnny Cougar” at the behest of Tony DeFries, his first manager. Mellencamp claims it was against his knowledge and will, and he hated the name. A few years later in 1982, he made his break through with the album “American Fool” which includes his hit single “Jack and Diane” under the stage name “John Cougar Mellencamp”. The story of that couple was years later continued with the song “Eden Is Burning” (1998), where Jack and Diane separate. He soon dropped “Cougar” moniker altogether, and has been known henceforth as “John Mellencamp”.
Mellencamp has always been socially and politically active and supported the “Vote for Change” Tour in 2004 opposing the policies of President George W. Bush.
Mellencamp’s new album Freedom’s Road came out January 23rd and went to no 5 in the American Billboard charts.
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sionborg wrote:
Great Singer !!!
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amyjothewriter wrote:
Just one of the sexiest singers ever....
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diana2amazing wrote:
whoa , rocker man!
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Black_Sandman wrote:
Great!
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kmaccui wrote:
John is way to UNDER valued here in the UK :(
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invisiblewings wrote:
Human Wheels FTW.
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Touchmetallic wrote:
classic rock is the real deal...love that genre...the grungy guitars are great to listen to...atleast for a budding guitarist like me...
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ohh1972 wrote:
as american as apple pie. he's a good representation of middle america, the heartland, whatever's been lost elsewhere.
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breezyg03 wrote:
Is there anyone in Indiana that DOESN'T love Mellencamp?! Love "Small Town" & "Wild Night."
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rottmadgers wrote:
taigataiga, I agree with you, though I think Bob Seger is a more apt comparison than Tom Petty.
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coanta wrote:
good musicisian.
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taigataiga wrote:
It's stupid for people to call JCM a "Bruce Springsteen rip-off." If you want to actually compare them, your biggest basis for comparison is the fact that hokey presidential candidates have used their songs to represent themselves representing Joe the Plumber. Music-wise, it came from the same era, so of course there are similarities. It's just solid rock (stadium rock, if you prefer) music. But I think JCM is closer to Tom Petty than Bruce Springsteen- in demeanor and presence, at least. BS is pretty damned hokey, himself. And they both write songs about completely different parts of the country and the people who live there, if you want to be socio-demographic about it. <3 JCM!!!
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Fenn3c wrote:
It's gone for the most part Montanaman, but there's still plenty of small town life everywhere!
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lgierke wrote:
Well I was born in a small town..
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montanaman11 wrote:
YES ..You are Right.. SMALL TOWNS. Where Character is Home Grown... Now go do your Chores.. LOL. I miss those days..GOD BLESS AMERICA..
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trimant120 wrote:
says it all, small towns are the best towns.
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canihelpu wrote:
grew up on John Cougar.
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forbespack wrote:
My Baby loves her Mellencamp... great great artist.
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rocknblues81 wrote:
People still actually listen to this poor Springsteen rip off?
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Silvertide81 wrote:
Rain on the Scarecrow is my favorite song.
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