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 ...

When music legend John Mellencamp rocked the downtown venue nearly 20 years , The Sault Star’s Jeffrey Ougler was there – and perhaps a little hard of hearing for a few days afterward. Here is ...

John Cougar Mellencamp is Billboard's Greatest Pop Star of 1982 for how he exemplified rock stardom while it was still at top 40's center.

Since climbing to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with “American Fool” in 1982, Mellencamp (then known as John Cougar, née Johnny Cougar, and later John Cougar Mellencamp) has been the underdog of ...

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.

Though he’d later note this tune is ultimately about “juvenile topics,” Mellencamp didn’t feel bad about hitting it big with this No. 2 song, which won him a Grammy for Best Rock Vocal ...

Mellencamp released his first album under the name Johnny Cougar in 1976. After modest success, his breakthrough came in 1979 with the album John Cougar and the single “I Need a Lover.” ...

Scarecrow ended the era of Johnny Cougar for good, and it propelled John Mellencamp to his proper place in the “R.O.C.K.” pantheon. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

Sisters Teddi and Justice Mellencamp opened up about their famous father John's former relationship with Meg Ryan, as they expressed their approval and took aim at another celebrity ex.

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 ...

Defries got Mellencamp a record deal, no small thing in 1975, but insisted he change his name to Johnny Cougar. If he didn’t, there’d be no record. Reluctantly, John accepted the Faustian deal ...

John Mellencamp's mystery new girlfriend has been revealed as millionaire socialite Kristin Kehrberg, 57 - with resurfaced snaps showing the pair cozying up at the beginning of August.