What made John Mellencamp stand out were his longstanding ties to his roots, and the fact that he never, to this day, forgot ...

With dozens of hits to his name, few artists can boast the impact that John Mellencamp ... through our next top 10 pick. Mellencamp attempts to inject some optimism into the song with the lyric ...

Though he’s not so fond of critics calling him “the voice of the heartland,” John Mellencamp isn’t going ... out [these days] with an iPod and a song will come on and I’ll go, ‘Well ...

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 ...

John Mellencamp eventually became ... a two-minute section at the start of the song that was strictly instrumental. Nonetheless, it became a Top-5 hit in Australia, which helped Mellencamp grab ...

Cat Stevens’ "Tea for the Tillerman," Santana’s "Supernatural" and Jay-Z’s "Reasonable Doubt" were among the 13 records inducted at the ceremony on Friday.

The 71-year-old Indiana native has recorded more than 20 Top 40 hits in the ... It took a while for Mellencamp to engage the crowd. On the opening song, "John Cockers," Mellencamp waited for ...

By Rob Tannenbaum “Country artists are writing songs about me now,” John Mellencamp said with something ... of hits (21 have reached the Billboard Top 40) and became a cultural influence ...