John Mellencamp is an American icon and a multi-talented singer-songwriter, artist, actor, and philanthropist.
List of John Mellencamp's featurings
Me'Shell Ndegeocello, Jimmie Dale Gilmore & Carlene Carter
John Mellencamp's age
John Mellencamp is currently 72 years old.
John Mellencamp's country of origin
John Mellencamp is from United States.
John Mellencamp's real name
John Mellencamp's real name is John J. Mellencamp.
The Success Story of John Mellencamp
About John Mellencamp
John J. Mellencamp, also known as John Cougar Mellencamp, is an American singer-songwriter, musician, painter and actor. He was born on October 7th 1951 in Seymour, Indiana. He is one of the most celebrated artists in the history of rock music. He has sold over 40 million albums worldwide and has collaborated with some of the greatest musicians in history.
Early Career and Breakthrough
Mellencamp began his musical career in 1976 when he signed a recording contract with Riva Records. His first album, ''Chestnut Street Incident'', was released in 1976, followed by ''The Kid Inside'' in 1977. After three years of struggle and moderate success he released his breakthrough album ''American Fool'' in 1982. The album featured the hit single ''Jack & Diane'' which topped the charts in the US and Canada and earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance. The album sold over 10 million copies worldwide and established John Mellencamp as one of the biggest names in rock music.
Collaborations and Later Career
Mellencamp has collaborated with many great names throughout his career. He has worked with Me'Shell Ndegeocello, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Willie Nelson, Carlene Carter and many more. In 1989 he released his eighth studio album ''Big Daddy'', which featured some of his greatest hits such as ''Rain On The Scarecrow'' and ''Small Town''. In 1994 he released ''Dance Naked'', which was commercially successful despite receiving mixed reviews from critics. Throughout the 1990s he continued to release critically acclaimed albums such as ''Mr. Happy Go Lucky'' (1996) and ''Life Death Love And Freedom'' (2008).
Philanthropy
Mellencamp is an active philanthropist who uses his fame to help others in need. He is a co-founder of Farm Aid and a board member of the National Farmworker Ministry. He also serves on the board of directors for the Environmental Working Group and works closely with Greenpeace USA.
Legacy
John Mellencamp is one of the most respected names in rock music. He has sold over 40 million albums worldwide and has collaborated with some of the greatest musicians in history. His philanthropy work has helped many people around the world and he is a true American icon.
