Classic rock star John Mellencamp writes songs that tell real stories. He sings about small towns, working people, and love. His music mixes rock, folk, and heart. If you’re looking for the best ...

Classic rock star John Mellencamp might be most famous for the song “Jack & Diane.” People still sing it more than 40 years later. But if you listen closely, it sounds a lot like a Bruce Springsteen ...

Some of the greatest musical movements were pioneered in groups of four. Grunge blew up with the Seattle Four, thrash metal rose to fame with the Big Four, and when it comes to Heartland rock, though ...

John Mellencamp performed for a sold-out audience at the Orpheum Theater on April 15, 2019. John Mellencamp played to a sold-out crowd Monday night at the Orpheum Theater. His set list included his ...

The title of this article is not misleading, but maybe using the term "heartland rocker" doesn't fit John Mellencamp (also known to many as John Cougar), but then the term would fit no one better. He ...

Never wanted to be no pop singer / Never wanted to write no pop songs, John Mellencamp insisted on his 1989 single “Pop Singer.” By that time, he really needn’t have worried about those early days of ...

A trio of tracks from Mellencamp that boast ear-catching language. Specifically, we wanted to take a look at the opening lines of three of his songs. Indeed, these are three of the best opening lines ...