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1/4/02 - Updated awards and radio shows.
12/27/01 - Updated band member information below including a link to Jenn Christy's website.
10/16/01 - Posted pictures from Farm Aid 2001 for everyone to see.
10/10/01 - Posted pictures from Farm Aid 2001 for those on the e-mail updates list. Updated Minutes to Memories page with the latest issue.
10/6/01 - Updated bootlegs and covers page with additional songs and information based on some early bootlegs I received.
10/6/01 - Updated bootlegs and covers page with additional songs and information based on some early bootlegs I received.
9/27/01 - Added Minutes to Memories page. Posted another hidden treasure for those on the e-mail updates list. Sign up for more of these hidden treasures.
9/21/01 - Posted two more hidden treasures for those on the e-mail updates list. Sign up for more of these hidden treasures.
9/10/01 - Posted three more hidden treasures for those on the e-mail updates list. Sign up for more of these hidden treasures.
9/9/01 - Updated covers page with additional songs from the Scarecrow tour.
9/1/01 - Updated publicity photos and band members section below. Added the "Scrapbook" section; a link to mellenheads.com; and the Cuttin' Heads tracks/lyrics.
8/19/01 - Updated covers page and backstage passes to reflect the Cuttin' Heads Tour; posted copy of Cuttin' Heads promotional postcard.
8/3/01 - Updated radio shows with two "Off the Record" radio shows from 1984 and 1986.
2/28/01 - Posted another hidden treasure for those on the e-mail updates list. Sign up for more of these hidden treasures.
2/24/01 - Updated 45s and 12-inch singles, trade ads and 12-inch singles.
2/20/01 - Updated 45s, posters, trade ads, 12-inch singles, publicity photos and backstage passes.
2/11/01 - Posted another hidden treasure for those on the e-mail updates list. Sign up for more of these hidden treasures.
1/13/01 - Created a special section for those on the e-mail updates list. Sign up for more of these hidden treasures.
1/6/01 - Updated 45s, posters, trade ads, CD singles, publicity photos, magazines and guitar picks.
12/30/00 - Updated bootlegs and covers.
10/29/00 - Updated posters, magazines, other albums and sheet music.
10/29/00 - Updated the covered by page to reflect the bluegrass tribute
9/4/00 - Updated radio shows to reflect the new Westwood One retrospective
9/1/00 - Updated covers page to reflect performances of "The Good Samaritan Tour"
9/1/00 - Added links to pictures and stories from The Good Samaritan Tour.
8/29/00 - Updated other album contributions page to include the VH1 Storytellers compilation and "The Perfect Storm" soundtrack.
8/24/00 - Updated other credits page to include the "Jack & Diane" sample on Jessica Simpson's new song.
8/23/00 - Added my photos from the Chicago appearance of The Good Samaritan Tour.
2/28/00 - Added a Mellencamp concentration game for Netscape users and MS Explorer users
Cuttin' Heads
The new album was released on October 16, 2001.
Click on picture to see the tracks and lyrics!
Indy Racing League
John is sponsoring a car in the Indy Racing League.
His Music
It all starts with his music (regardless of the labels you try to associate with it).
 Albums - John's albums.
 Censored Album Covers - See the covers that were modified by some censors.
 Other Album Contributions - John's contributions on other albums.
 12-inch Singles
 7-inch Singles
 CD Singles
Non-Album Tracks - A summary of "commercially" available tracks that aren't on his albums.
Covers - Songs which John has covered
Covered By - Covers of John's songs
Other Credits - John's assistance to other artists.
LIVE!!!
John is one of the outstanding live performers...no frills...just a tremendous amount of energy and enthusiasm.
Tour Facts - Odds-and-ends regarding his tours.
 Being on Stage with John - John likes pulling people on stage with him, here are some of their stories.
 Concert Photos - Concert photos of John and other artists.
The Setlist Debate - My personal comments along with the results of a 1998 contest I conducted on this topic.
 Tour Programs
 Concert Tour Passes
 Radio Shows - Information on nationally syndicated radio show appearances.
 Bootlegs - Information on available bootlegs.
His Videos
 Videos - OK...The Sony site got around to doing this.
Collectables
If you are into collecting stuff, or you just like to see lots of pictures of John, check these links out.
Minutes to Memories - The John Mellencamp fan club newsletter.
 Publicity Photos
 Books - Books about John.
 Magazine Covers - John's appearances on magazine and newspaper covers.
 Posters
 Song Books and Sheet Music
 Band Member Guitar Picks
 Pins
 Trade Publication Ads
 Clothing
 Miscellaneous Collectables
His Artwork
 Artwork
His Charitable Interests
John has taken an active role in several charitable efforts. Consider supporting one of these yourself.
 Farm Aid
Southern Indiana Center for the Arts
 VH1 Save the Music
 Spina Bifida
Facts and Trivia
Awards
Billboard Charts
Gold and Platinum Certifications
The 1998 Fan Poll
Lots more to come!
Past and Present Band Members
I'm planning a whole band genealogy tree.
Bands
Crepe (or Crape) Soul: Fred Booker, Dennis Blair, Rod Chavez, Steve Fletcher, J. "Art" Johnson, John Mellencamp, Duane Zimmerman
Snake Pit Banana Barn (???)
Trash: Larry Crane, Dennis Esterline, John Mellencamp, Kevin Wissing
Tiger Force: Johnny Cougar, Larry Crane, Wayne Hall, Dave Parman, Terry Sala, Tom Wince
"Chestnut Street Incident" studio: Tiger Force plus Mike Boyer, Richard Kelly, Mick Rons, Mike Wanchic, Michael Kamen, Steve Lindeman, Bill Bergman, Jerry Deupree, Hilly J. Michaels, Kirk Butler, David Mansfield
"The Kid Inside" studio: Tiger Force
Streethart: Johnny Cougar, Larry Crane, Robert Frank, Tom Knowles
"A Biography" studio: Streethart plus Andy MacKay
The Zone: John Cougar, Larry Crane, Robert Frank, Tom Knowles, Eric Rosser, Mike Wanchic
"John Cougar" studio: The Zone without Eric Rosser plus Brian Bec Var, Joe Lala, Paul Harris, Blue Weaver, Mike Lewis, RCR, Kitty, Jimmy Horowitz, John Stith
"Nothin' Matters and What If It Did" studio: The Zone without Tom Knowles plus Rich Shlosser, Ed Green, Jeff Baxter, Dave Woodford, Kenny Aronoff, John Jarvis, Susan Duitch Helmer
"American Fool" studio: Kenny Aronoff, John Cougar, Larry Crane, George Perry, Mike Wanchic
American Fool tour: Kenny Aronoff, John Cougar, Larry Crane, Lisa Mordente, Toby Myers, Pat Peterson, Mike Wanchic
"Uh-huh" studio: Kenny Aronoff, Larry Crane, John Cougar Mellencamp, Toby Myers, Mike Wanchic plus Louis Johnson, Willie Weeks, Carroll Sue Hill, Jay Ferguson
Uh-huh tour: Kenny Aronoff, Larry Crane, Carol Sue Hill, John Cougar Mellencamp, Toby Myers, Pat Peterson, Mike Wanchic
"Scarecrow" studio: Kenny Aronoff, Larry Crane, John Cougar Mellencamp, Toby Myers, Mike Wanchic plus John Cascella, Rickie Lee Jones, Sarah Flint, Laura Mellencmap, Mimi Mapes, A. Jack Wilkins, Richard Fanning
Scarecrow tour: Kenny Aronoff, John Cascella, Larry Crane, Lisa Germano, John Cougar Mellencamp, Toby Myers, Pat Peterson, Crystal Taliliefero, Mike Wanchic
"Lonesome Jubilee" studio: Kenny Aronoff, John Cascella, Larry Crane, Lisa Germano, John Mellencamp, Toby Myers, Pat Peterson, Crystal Taliefero, Mike Wanchic plus Rickie Lee Jones, Sarah Flint, Laura Mellencmap, Mimi Mapes, A. Jack Wilkins, Richard Fanning
Lonesome Jubilee tour: Kenny Aronoff, John Cascella, Larry Crane, Lisa Germano, John Mellencamp, Toby Myers, Pat Peterson, Crystal Taliefero, Mike Wanchic
"Whenever We Wanted" studio: Kenny Aronoff, John Cascella, David Grissom, John Mellencamp, Toby Myers, Mike Wanchic plus Pharez Whitted
Whenever We Wanted tour: Kenny Aronoff, John Cascella, Lisa Germano, David Grissom, Jenny Douglas-McRae, John Mellencamp, Toby Myers, Pat Peterson, Mike Wanchic
"Big Daddy" studio: Kenny Aronoff, John Cascella, Larry Crane, Lisa Germano, John Mellencamp, Toby Myers, Pat Peterson, Crystal Taliefero, Mike Wanchic plus David Grissom, Willie Weeks, Georgia Jones, Nancy Arnold
"Big Daddy" promo appearances: Kenny Aronoff, John Cascella, Larry Crane, John Mellencamp, Toby Myers, Pat Peterson, Crystal Taliefero, Susan Voelz, Mike Wanchic
"Human Wheels" studio: Kenny Aronoff, Malcolm Burn, John Cascella, Lisa Germano, David Grissom, John Mellencamp, Toby Myers, Pat Peterson, Mike Wanchic
"Dance Naked" studio: Kenny Aronoff, John Mellencamp, Toby Myers, Mike Wanchic, Andy York plus Me'shell Ndegeocello, Lisa Germano, Pat Peterson, Mike Dupke, Jimmy Ryser
Dance Naked tour: Kenny Aronoff, Mindy Jostyn, John Mellencamp, Toby Myers, Mike Wanchic, Andy York
"Mr. Happy Go Lucky" studio: Kenny Aronoff, John Mellencamp, Toby Myers, Pat Peterson, Miriam Sturm, Mike Wanchic, Andy York, Moe Z. M.D. plus Jimmy Ryser, Raphael Saadiq, Milton Davis, Lonnie Pitchford, Jeff Pedersen, Harvey Phillips, Tim Riggins, Dennis Riggins, Susie Ronson
Mr. Happy Go Lucky tour: Dane Clark, John Mellencamp, Toby Myers, Miriam Sturm, Mike Wanchic, Andy York, Moe Z. M.D.
"John Mellencamp" studio: Dane Clark, John Mellencamp, Toby Myers, Miriam Sturm, Mike Wanchic, Andy York, Moe Z. M.D. plus Lisa Germano, Janas Hoyt, Killa, Stan Lynch, Pat Peterson, Vess Ruhtenberg, Jimmy Ryser, Izzy Stradlin
"John Mellencamp" promo shows: Dane Clark, John Mellencamp, Toby Myers, Gina Shock, Miriam Sturm, Mike Wanchic, Andy York, Moe Z. M.D.
"Rough Harvest" studio: Dane Clark, Janas Hoyt, John Mellencamp, Toby Myers, Miriam Sturm, Mike Wanchic, Andy York, Moe Z. M.D.
Rural Electrification tour: Dane Clark, John Gunnell, John Mellencamp, Pat Peterson, Miriam Sturm, Mike Wanchic, Andy York, Moe Z. M.D.
Good Samaritan tour: Mike Flynn, Merritt Lear, John Mellencamp, Miriam Sturm, Mike Wanchic, Andy York
Cuttin' Heads tour: Dane Clark, Jenn Cristy, John Gunnell, Courtney Kaiser, John Mellencamp, Pat Peterson, Miriam Sturm, Mike Wanchic, Andy York, Moe Z. M.D.
Kenny Aronoff
John Cascella
Jenn Cristy
Dane Clark
Larry Crane
Lisa Germano
Lisa Germano
Lisa Germano
John Gunnell
David Grissom
Mindy Jostyn
Courtney Kaiser
Moe-Z MD
Toby Myers
Pat Peterson
Miriam Sturm
Crystal Talifero
Susan Voelz
Michael Wanchic
Michael Wanchic's Studio
Andy York
Scrapbook
Miscellaneous tidbits. People who register for updates to this site get private previews to these items.
A 1971 newspaper editorial submitted by John
The press release announcing the arrival of "Johnny Cougar"
Seymour newspaper article on "Johnny Cougar Day"- October 2, 1976
October 1976 article about the start of John's career
December 16, 1976 Rolling Stone review of Chestnut Street Incicent
November-December, 1979 Blitz! magazine
Review of John Cougar and The Zone's October 28, 1980 concert
Article from Summer 1986 issue of Backstreets- a Springsteen fanzine
Silly 1988 cartoon picture of John
Taping of VH1 Storytellers show
August 2000 Good Samaritan Tour of free acoustic shows
Other Web Sites
There are other fans who have put the time and energy into building their own tributes. These are some of my favorites along with some music industry sites.
 - A Web Ring listing of sites.
Mellenheads - A site dedicated to the fans of John Mellencamp.
Steve Markowitz's Page - A great site that keeps current and is full of great stuff and links.
Lisa Modglin's Page
Michael Buxton's Page
Not That America - Italian Independent Fan Club - It's in Italian
Jayne's Page
TC Boone's Timeline - A great timeline of John's musical career from 1965 thru 1996.
 Mellencamp Page
 Mellencamp Page
 Mellencamp Page
Silly Stuff
Here's a John Mellencamp game- MS Explorer version Netscape version
Website Contributors
A list of credits to those who have helped with this website.
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