John Mellencamp

John Mellencamp, previously known by the stage names Johnny Cougar, John
Cougar, and John Cougar Mellencamp, (born October 7, 1951) is an American rock
singer-songwriter, musician, painter and occasional actor known for his
catchy, populist brand of heartland rock that eschews synthesizers and other
artificial sounds in favor of acoustic instrumentation. He has sold ... read more

One Night In Rome: Meg Ryan And John Mellencamp

Ooh la la!Meg Ryan and John Mellencamp were recently seen enjoying a romantic date together in Rome.Strolling the streets arm and arm, they found a bench to rest on and...
Posted 13 July 2011 6.50pm — Comment on this

Gig review: John Mellencamp

John MellencampGlasgow Royal Concert Hall, ***
Posted 6 July 2011 12.29am — Comment on this

Why is Tom Petty angry with Michele Bachmann?

The musician doesn't want the politician using his song on the campaign trail. But what did she expect? She's a Republican after allHow do you know there's a US election ...
Posted 29 June 2011 8.00pm — Comment on this

Star-studded lineup rocks out at Jazz Fest

John Mellencamp, Tom Jones and John Legend closed the first weekend of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in prized headliner slots ...
Posted 2 May 2011 6.49am — Comment on this

Hail, Hail, Rock'n'Roll

Family car journeys are where musical seeds are sown. We revelled in the Gnu Song, the Bee Song and Bernard Cribbins's Right Said FredMy parents headed back to Lancashire...
Posted 28 April 2011 10.45pm — Comment on this

Wyclef Jean to appear at New Orleans jazz fest

Wyclef Jean, Cyndi Lauper, John Mellencamp, Lauryn Hill and Fantasia will make first-time appearances at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, ...
Posted 28 April 2011 8.08pm — Comment on this

David Byrne Gets Charlie Crist Apology on Tape

Nearly a year after David Byrne filed a $1 million lawsuit against then-governor of Florida Charlie Crist for the politician’s unauthorized use of the 1985 Talking ...
Posted 12 April 2011 6.44pm — Comment on this

Live review: John Mellencamp at the Nokia Theatre, Bryan Adams at Royce Hall

John Mellencamp arrived at the Nokia Theatre on Friday night in support of his impressive 2010 album, “No Better Than This”; it's the latest installment in hi...
Posted 11 April 2011 2.00pm — Comment on this

Stephen King - Stephen King

Horror author Stephen King's new play collaboration with rocker John Mellencamp has a start date - it will open in Atlanta, Georgia next April (12). The odd couple has...
Posted 1 April 2011 11.13pm — Comment on this

It's About You

If you're going to see John Mellencamp at the Moody Theater on Saturday, be sure to get there early.
Posted 1 April 2011 3.54am — Comment on this

Russell Simmons - Simmons Hints At Hopes For Future Irwin Romance

Rap mogul RUSSELL SIMMONS has hinted he'd like to date JOHN MELLENCAMP's estranged wife ELAINE IRWIN - but not until her divorce comes through.Irwin separated from the ve...
Posted 28 February 2011 12.18pm — Comment on this

John Mellencamp's Ex Elaine Irwin to Weather Divorce 'Just Fine,' Says Pal

"There will be no war," says their longtime friend. "Elaine is a trouper, a doer"
Posted 22 January 2011 3.00pm — Comment on this

John Mellencamp Files for Divorce

The rocker and wife Elaine officially end their 19-year marriage
Posted 19 January 2011 5.20pm — Comment on this

Mellencamp files for divorce

John Mellencamp has made his marriage split official by filing for divorce from his wife of 18 years.
Posted 19 January 2011 3.21pm — Comment on this

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Top songs

The 5 most played John Mellencamp songs in the past year.

  • Jack and Diane  461 plays
  • R.o.c.k. in the usa  148 plays
  • Hurts so good  1 plays

Played on

Absolute Radio stations playing songs by John Mellencamp over the past year.

  1. Absolute Classic Rock 276 plays
  2. Absolute 80s 237 plays
  3. Absolute Radio 120 plays
  4. Absolute Radio 90s 7 plays
  5. Absolute Radio 00s 5 plays

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