John Mellencamp

About John Mellencamp

Singer-songwriter best known for his #1 blockbuster hit"Jack & Diane". After being nominated for more than 10 Grammy Awards, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008.

John J. Mellencamp, formerly known as Johnny Cougar, John Cougar, and John Cougar Mellencamp, is an American musician, singer-songwriter, artist, actor and director. He is known for his attractive and populist brand of heart rock that emphasizes traditional equipment. Mellencamp became famous in the 1980s when "perfecting an almost surprisingly simple writing style", beginning in 1982, creating a series of Top 10 singles, including "Hurts So. Good "," Jack & Diane "," Crumblin 'Down "," Pink Houses "," Lonely Ol' Night "," Small Town "," ROCK in the USA "," Paper in Fire "and" Cherry Bomb ". He has amassed 22 Top 40 hits in the United States. In addition, he also holds the record for many songs by a solo artist reaching number one on the Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, with 7. Mellencamp was nominated for 13 Grammy Awards, including one award. His latest album featuring original songs, Sad Clown & Hillbillies, was released on April 28, 2017 with wide critical acclaim.

Instruments	Vocals, guitar
Genres	Rock, heartland rock, hard rock, roots rock, folk rock, country rock
Years active	1976–present
Birth name	John J Mellencamp
Associated acts	Martina McBride, Mason Brothers, Mitch Ryder, James McMurtry, Meshell Ndegeocello, India.Arie, Trisha Yearwood, Little Big Town, Joan Baez, Bruce Springsteen
Also known as	Johnny Cougar, John Cougar, John Cougar Mellencamp
Labels	MCA, Riva, Mercury, Columbia, Island, Universal Republic, Hear, UMe, Republic, Warner
Occupation(s)	Musician, singer-songwriter, painter, actor, activist, film director
Born	October 7, 1951, Seymour, Indiana, U.S.

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Trivia

Billy Joel inducted him into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008.

John Mellencamp before fame

He spent many of his formative years in Indiana using marijuana and listening to records.

Achievement of John Mellencamp

Billy Joel inducted him into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

$30 Million

John Mellencamp family life

From 1970 to 1981, he was married to Priscilla Esterline; from 1981 to 1989, he was married to Victoria L. Granucci; and from 1992 to 2011, he was married to Elaine Irwin. He was engaged to Meg Ryan from 2018 to 2019. His three daughters are Teddi Jo, Justice, and Michelle, while his two sons are Speck and Hud.

Associations of John Mellencamp

He and Bruce Springsteen performed a duet of Bob Dylan's"Like A Rolling Stone".

John Mellencamp Height, Weight & Physique Measurements

Weight	in kg - N/A
Height	170 cm
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Family Members

Name	Relationship	Net worth	Profession
Joe Mellencamp	Brother		N/A
Ted Mellencamp	Brother		N/A
Michelle Mellencamp	Daughter		N/A
Teddi Jo Mellencamp	Daughter		N/A
Justice Mellencamp	Daughter		N/A
Richard Mellencamp	Father		N/A
Priscilla Esterline	Former spouse		N/A
Victoria Granucci	Former spouse		N/A
Elaine Irwin	Former spouse	$1 Million - $2 Million (Approx.)	Actor
Slate Arroyave	Granddaughter		N/A
Cruz Arroyave	Grandson		N/A
Speck Mellencamp	Son		N/A
Hud Mellencamp	Son	$1 Million - $2 Million (Approx.)	Celebrity Family Member