John Mellencamp
| First Name | John |
| Middle Name | Cougar |
| Last Name | Mellencamp |
| Full Name at Birth | John Mellencamp |
| Other Names | Johnny CougarJohn Cougar MellencampThe Coug |
| Age | 60 |
| Date of Birth | October 7, 1951 |
| Birthplace | Seymour, Indiana, USA |
| Height | 5' 7" (170 cm) |
| Build | Average |
| Eye Color | Brown - Dark |
| Hair Color | Brown - Dark |
| Star Sign | Libra |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Nationality | American |
| High School | Seymour High School, Seymour, Indiana, USA (1970) |
| University | Indiana University BloomingtonVincennes University (1975) |
| Occupation Category | Singer |
| Claim to Fame | Jack and Diane |
John Mellencamp, previously known by the stage names Johnny Cougar, John Cougar, and John Cougar Mellencamp, (born October 7, 1951) is an American rock singer-songwriter, musician, painter and occasional actor known for his catchy, populist brand of heartland rock that eschews synthesizers and other artificial sounds in favor of organic instrumentation. He has sold over 40 million albums worldwide and has amassed 22 Top 40 hits in the United States. In addition, he holds the record for the most tracks by a solo artist to hit number-one on the Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, with seven, and has been nominated for 13 Grammy Awards, winning one. His latest album, No Better Than This, was released on August 17, 2010 to widespread critical acclaim.
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