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John Cougar Mellencamp when he started. Or Johnny Cougar at first. Saw him open for Heart, the Houston fans were louder for John’s band than for Heart. The next year John was the headliner. And so it goes. . .
How touching….
Touche
Ha! Yes, he was John Cougar and I want to say without even “Mellencamp” at the outset. And to John M., positivity is your friend, my virtual friend. Sarcasm isn’t positivity. Good luck to you.
Mellencamp is an overated jerk. Also a terrible human being.
He is an outstanding songwriter and at times a humble and charming personality. But generally he is a pompous ass that is not in touch with anything remotely related to the Midwest. He has made millions being an American yet refuses at times to stand for the National Anthem. That is someone that is absorb with themselves.
For those who wondered, like I did, as to why he doesn’t stand, here goes:
According to Mellencamp’s daughter, Teddi,
given that he doesn’t “talk to the press”, she explained that he doesn’t sit out of disrespect for the county or anyone. ”Since as long as I can remember, my dad has never stood for the national anthem,” Teddi continued. “He’s never once told me I shouldn’t.” His reasoning? “He believes the national anthem is a war song … He’s been to countless games, and he’s never stood for the anthem once. He loves his country as much as anybody … But as this is the land of the free, it’s his right not to stand for something he considers to be a war anthem.”
Murray: we’ll get off your lawn quickly, ok?