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John J. Mellencamp (born October 7, 1951), previously known as Johnny Cougar, John Cougar, and John Cougar Mellencamp, is an American singer-songwriter. He is known for his catchy brand of heartland rock, which emphasizes traditional instrumentation.
Apr 27, 2021 · John Mellencamp was born on October 7, 1951, in Seymour, Indiana. Mellencamp, who recovered from neonatal surgery to correct a spinal defect, developed an early interest in music.
Dec 4, 2022 · Why did John Cougar change his name to John Mellencamp? Here's the reason behind the name change and the history behind the musician.
Jul 8, 2022 · Credited as John Cougar on Nothin' Matters and What if It Did (1980) and American Fool (1982), he got the public used to his real name over time, billing himself as John Cougar Mellencamp on the rest of his '80s albums, and finally dropping the Cougar part entirely with the release of Whenever We Wanted in 1991.
May 28, 2024 · John Mellencamp (born October 7, 1951, Seymour, Indiana, U.S.) is an American singer-songwriter who became popular in the 1980s by creating basic, often folk-inflected hard rock and presenting himself as a champion of small-town values.
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Jun 13, 2023 · John Mellencamp, 71, is an American singer-songwriter. His latest album, Orpheus Descending, is out June 16. He spoke to Esquire from his home in Indiana.
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Born October 7, 1951 in Seymour, Indiana, John Mellencamp fell in love with music at an early age and was gigging in local bars and fronting a soul band by the time he was 14. His professional music career began in earnest in 1976 when MCA Records released his first album, The Chestnut Street Incident.
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