Then known as “Johnny Cougar,” John Mellencamp’s debut album is full of unlikely 60s cover songs and slick, glitter-styled production. At the time, he looked and sounded like he really loved ...

Released in 1985, the album found Mellencamp concentrating on writing his best-yet batch of songs and recording them in no-frills but affecting fashion. The direct approach paid off in one of the ...

John Mellencamp eventually became one of the most dependable purveyors of heartland rock hit singles throughout the ‘80s and ‘90s. But the early part of his career was full of stops and starts ...

Aided by a very able touring band, Mellencamp mined deep into his extensive catalogue of classics, including Paper In Fire, Lonely Ol’ Night, Rain on the Scarecrow, Jack and Diane, R.O.C.K. in the U.S ...

Whether going by Johnny Cougar, John Cougar, John Cougar Mellencamp, or simply John Mellencamp, the music that this Indiana native has made is truly legendary. Here's our ranking of his 25 best songs.

John Mellencamp, Emmylou Harris & More Shine at 2025 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala: 8 Best Moments In 2014, John Mellencamp signed a lifetime recording agreement with Republic Records.

John Cougar Mellencamp is Billboard's Greatest Pop Star of 1982 for how he exemplified rock stardom while it was ... The early albums were uneven at best, ... or head back to the full list here.) ...

Teddi Mellencamp is opening up about her Stage 4 cancer battle with a positive update on her immunotheraphy treatments.. The 43-year-old reality star and daughter of singer John Cougar Mellencamp ...

The second single off of Scarecrow, the third album in a string of multi-platinum '80s records full of hits, "Small Town" is the song that showcases John Mellencamp's love and appreciation of his ...

On its follow-up, 1983’s “Uh-Huh,” the Artist Formerly Known as Johnny Cougar was at last able to use his family name, becoming John “Cougar” Mellencamp for his most commercial era.

Teddi Mellencamp was seen for the first time after giving the latest shock update on her stage 4 cancer battle.. The 43-year-old Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills star enjoyed a walk in Los Angeles ...

John Mellencamp, Emmylou Harris ... 8 Best Moments. Story by Paul Grein • 1h. In 2014, ... honored for his 1970 album Tea for the Tillerman, accepted their awards with remarks on video.