Grunge blew up with the Seattle Four, thrash metal rose to fame with the Big Four, and when it comes to Heartland rock, though the four are not as definitive as the Seattle Four or Big Four, the genre ...

Let’s get all the answers as we look back to the creation and meaning of “Authority Song.” Almost from the moment he became a pop star, John Mellencamp, or John Cougar as he was originally ...

With dozens of hits to his name, few artists can boast the impact that John Mellencamp can ... comes out the other end as the winner. “Authority Song” opens up with a piercing guitar riff ...

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 ...

GREEN BAY - John Mellencamp and The Weidner go together ... crowd energy of anthems like “R.O.C.K. in the USA” or “Authority Song” for an acoustic “Longest Days,” with Mellencamp ...

John Mellencamp Presumably even though summer ... The heartland rocker famously railed against the man on “Authority Song,” addressed American malaise in “Pink Houses,” and took on the ...

John Mellencamp has spent much of his career ... that the omission of hits like “R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A.,” “Authority Song,” “I Need a Lover” or “Wild Night” didn’t even feel ...