John Mellencamp

Singer-songwriter also spoke about his rough and rowdy past, which includes punching a member of the Cars.

"If I wanted to play in this type of drunken environment, I'd play outside or I'd play in an arena," he told Cleveland crowd.

Topical single arrives ahead of new album 'Orpheus Descending,' out June 2.

Impassioned song opens his upcoming album 'Orpheus Descending,' out on June 25.

Performance included a couple of songs from his most recent album, 'Strictly a One-Eyed Jack.'

Listen to a previously unreleased demo of "Small Town" now.

Heartland rocker's most successful single came together with the assistance of Bowie's guitarist.

There's more to his only No. 1 album than its two massive singles.

Singer-songwriter discusses directing and starring in 1992 feature-length film.

Mellencamp says Dylan used to ring "in the middle of the night."