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Born: Seymour, IN, 1951

Years Active: 1980-2007

Influenced by: The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Chuck Berry, Rod Stewart, The Animals, The Byrds

Genre: Rock & Alternative

Biography: Throughout his career, John Mellencamp has had to fight, whether it was for the right to record under his own name or for ...

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Oct 21 2009 4:00AM by Spinner Staff

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Spinner: Do you remember that Madonna song 'Hollywood'? Neither do we. Which is why it's surprising to see it on her recent greatest-hits collection, 'Celebration.' Of course, it's not the first time an artist has messed with the best. Now, best-of records ... Read more

 
Oct 07 2008 4:00AM by Gaylord Fields

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Spinner: On This Date in 1948: John Mellencamp, aka Johnny Cougar, John Cougar and John Cougar Mellencamp, is born in Seymour, Ind. The Almanac Advises for October 7: "When children grow up, they often reject the nicknames of their youth as being childish. ... Read more

 
Jul 21 2008 13:00PM by Stephen L. Betts

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The Boot: Little Big Town's Karen Fairchild has added her soulful voice to four tracks on rocker John Mellencamp's new album, 'Life, Death, Love & Freedom.' In addition to the first single, 'My Sweet Love,' she is heard on 'Don't Need This Body,' 'For the ... Read more

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