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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.

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ChrisJHutchins wrote:
Wednesday evening

Scarecrow, was the one that really grabbed me and said hey check out this songwriter! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwxE2vpnhig&feature=channel

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sionborg wrote:
last week

Great Singer !!!

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amyjothewriter wrote:
23 days ago

Just one of the sexiest singers ever....

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diana2amazing wrote:
last month

whoa , rocker man!

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Black_Sandman wrote:
September 2009

Great!

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kmaccui wrote:
August 2009

John is way to UNDER valued here in the UK :(

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invisiblewings wrote:
August 2009

Human Wheels FTW.

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Touchmetallic wrote:
July 2009

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:
July 2009

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:
May 2009

Is there anyone in Indiana that DOESN'T love Mellencamp?! Love "Small Town" & "Wild Night."

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rottmadgers wrote:
May 2009

taigataiga, I agree with you, though I think Bob Seger is a more apt comparison than Tom Petty.

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coanta wrote:
May 2009

good musicisian.

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taigataiga wrote:
April 2009

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:
April 2009

It's gone for the most part Montanaman, but there's still plenty of small town life everywhere!

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lgierke wrote:
April 2009

Well I was born in a small town..

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montanaman11 wrote:
April 2009

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:
April 2009

says it all, small towns are the best towns.

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canihelpu wrote:
April 2009

grew up on John Cougar.

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forbespack wrote:
March 2009

My Baby loves her Mellencamp... great great artist.

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rocknblues81 wrote:
March 2009

People still actually listen to this poor Springsteen rip off?

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