John Mellencamp Albums Ranked Worst to Best
A pre-fab pop singer turned heartland rocker turned rootsy moralist, John Mellencamp has had almost as many career turns as names.
John Mellencamp
John Mellencamp
He closed out the '90s riding one of rock's most impressive hitmaking streaks.
Why John Mellencamp Got Frisky on ‘Whenever We Wanted’
This time, he decided to apply the cinematic detail of 1987's 'The Lonesome Jubilee' to something more elemental.
Inside John Mellencamp’s Long Battle to Escape ‘Johnny Cougar’
Learn how John Mellencamp became Johnny Cougar, John Cougar, John Cougar Mellencamp and finally John Mellencamp again.
From Mellencamp to Cougar
He'd likely be the first to admit that 'Chestnut Street Incident' isn't his favorite.
25 Years Ago
This remains one of his nerviest, most brutally honest, and most often-forgotten projects.
40 Years Ago: John Cougar Mellencamp Gets Defiant on ‘Uh-Huh’
His first five records had been recorded under heavy meddling.
Black Eye
If you've seen any of John Mellencamp's recent round of talk-show interviews for his new musical collaboration with writer Stephen King, 'Ghost Brothers of Darkland County,' you probably noticed the rocker was sporting a black eye. In fact, it was kinda hard to miss.