John Mellencamp
Birth nameJohn J Mellencamp
Also known asJohnny Cougar
John Cougar
John Cougar Mellencamp
Born (1951-10-07) October 7, 1951 (age 67)
Seymour, Indiana, U.S.
Genres
  • Rock
  • heartland rock
  • roots rock
  • folk rock
  • hard rock
  • country rock
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • singer-songwriter
  • painter
  • actor
  • activist
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • harmonica
Years active1976–present
Labels
  • MCA
  • Riva
  • Mercury
  • Columbia
  • Island
  • Universal Republic
  • Hear
  • UMe
  • Republic
  • Warner
Associated acts
  • Martina McBride
  • Mason Brothers
  • Mitch Ryder
  • James McMurtry
  • Me'Shell Ndegeocello
  • Chuck D
  • India.Arie
  • Trisha Yearwood
  • Little Big Town
  • Joan Baez
Websitemellencamp.com