John mellencamp

He's had one of the greatest careers in pop and rock, and hated almost every minute of it

A native of Seymour, Indiana, John Mellencamp is a seasoned musician. With 36 gold, platinum and multi-platinum records and a Grammy for best Rock Vocal Performance in 1982, Mellencamp has had continued success in the music industry. He continues to call Indiana his home, currently residing in Bloomington.

The musician's Daufuskie Island retreat, designed by Monique Gibson, is a striking complement to his all-American songs

Portrait of singer John Cougar Mellencamp taken near Bloomington, Indiana.

Indiana's Very own John Mellencamp American singer-songwriter

Here's a look into the tragic real-life story that shaped and influenced the life and work of John Mellencamp.

Challenge yourself with this Today in Music History - July 24, 1982 jigsaw puzzle for free. 74 others took a break from the world and solved it

The song is Mellencamp's "reflection on the state of our country," reads a statement on his official website