John Mellencamp is one of those musicians who can capture the depths of human sorrow in such a profound way, and it certainly makes sense why his fans love his music so much. His long career has ...

Some of the greatest musical movements were pioneered in groups of four. Grunge blew up with the Seattle Four, thrash metal rose to fame with the Big Four, and when it comes to Heartland rock, though ...

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 ...

The duality of pleasure and pain, of comedy and tragedy, or of life’s highs and lows is fertile territory for songwriters. And John Mellencamp has created some great songs out of those and similar ...

Classic rock star John Mellencamp might be most famous for the song “Jack & Diane.” People still sing it more than 40 years later. But if you listen closely, it sounds a lot like a Bruce Springsteen ...

On this day (October 2) in 1982. John Mellencamp topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart with “Jack & Diane.” It commanded the top spot for four weeks and would be his only No. 1 on the chart. Decades ...

GREEN BAY - John Mellencamp and The Weidner go together like Jack and Diane. It’s a hardly a secret the self-described “curmudgeon” likes what he likes — without apology — so it seems the 2,000-seat ...