I'm a registered Independent. I greatly appreciate Mr.Mellencamp and his efforts toward FARM AID and supporting America. I also appreciate his stance on privacy and enjoying his family and life. Thank you John.
You can enlighten me . When a person says something like that they dont think what the military is fighting for is right. This statement is actualy a selfish comment made to make the person feel better that they are not putting their own life on the line. fighting for the same thing.
I drove through Seymour Indiana. I also took Rt 65 were JM saw the pink house that inspired the song. What a life he has led singing about the day to day strife of the common man and woman.
Love the realness of John's sharing of his story. As a sick child, who had a major surgery at a time when my surgery was still an experiment, I always appreciated the fact that John overcame disabilities, just like me.
My sister was born with Spina Bifida and unfortunately was buried on Christmas Eve at the age of 11 and I was 10. How do you celebrate Christmas after that? I have survivor's guilt, although I know she was God's chosen angel. John has been more than blessed, surviving when back than, no one really did.... Fighting for his "Mellencamp" name, having such extreme talent as a songwriter as well as a really great and sexy dancer! I have been a HUGE fan since I first heard him and have seen him in concert more times than I can remember as well as meeting him in person at a CD signing! LOVE him!
@@lindadixon4341Linda, I'm so sorry to hear that your sister had spina bifida and died at a young age. I have struggled with health problems since being born with an enlarged heart, no left pulmonary artery and holes in my heart. I had surgery to correct most of that, but it left me with ribs wired together that don't line up properly, ribs and spinal bones going out of place easily. Off to the chiropractor to treat it today. I find that yoga and meditation help as does resistance training. The stronger your lungs and heart and muscles are the better we can get through the days that are tough, and the more we can enjoy the days that flow like a river! Today also happens to be the birthday of my husband, Leon, who died far too young in 2010. He was a very good artist, a graphic designer, who could hand draw the most amazing storyboards, he was a kind, caring and gentle soul. This world is too hard on the gentle people.
John Cougar Mellencamp´s music has been a great part of my life. Songs like "Hurts So Good", "Jack & Diane" or albums like "The Lonesome Jubilee", among many other records, summarized my adolescence. In many ways, I think his honesty towards music and intelligent writing skills have never been properly appreciated in his homeland. Some look at him as a second rate Springsteen and others think of Mellencamp as a too politically committed guy. For me he´s a hell of a talent and one of the musicians that made me like the USA.
Loved him from Day 1. 💚🎄 Only saw him in concert once but had many albums and knew all the words and every beat 😊🎶. Congratulations to J. M. for all his labor for his fellow man and music that meant something to so many. Indiana boy done good. 👍
I have lived in Bali Indonesia for the past 12 years. Whenever I get home get homesick... John, you are a constant friend that never fails to bring the heartland to my front garden. I grew up with your music and your integrity in your music never once waned. You always produced quality music, even to this day. Thank you John. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. You are a true American Patriot, National Teasure, and hero to American Farmer.
OH! What a LUCKY man you are.. it's been awhile since I've had the chance! But, then again as old Blue Eyes would sing-"regrets, I have a few..." Rock on John, rock on....🎼
This man is the most underrated artist of all time. He belongs in the same conversation with the biggest names of all time. He’s as good (if not better than) as Springsteen, Petty, The Eagles, or any other American artist. I think he’s better than The Stones and The Beatles! My favorite songs of his: “What if I came knockin’”, “Get a leg up”, “Scarecrow”, “Between a Laugh and a Tear”, “Grandview”, and “Minutes to Memories”. But the list goes and on. He is a legend.
You're probably not a musician or you wouldn't make bold statements like that. When you say this artist is better than this artist you're trying to quantify something that's subjective and it's impossible when you get to this level of musicianship and song-writing. It's like saying who's a better guitar player, Hendrix or SRV? Neither, they were each unique in their own way and there is no scale that you can measure them with. 'Favorite' or 'I love' are much better terms to use. That's why professional seasoned musicians always say so-and-so is my favorite, they almost never say so-and-so is the best (except when they mention Elvis because c'mon, he was the king). I love John Mellencamp's music and he is one of my favorite artists. I love his music as much as I love the Eagles, Springsteen, Clapton, Pink Floyd, Etc, the list goes on and on through every genre and type of music that I play, listen to and love.
Honestly he's like a more Northern version of Tom Petty, their music is different but you can hear bits of eachother in both of their music. It's that heartland atmosphere.
I’ve known about JM since the early 80s when he burst onto the scene with “Jack & Diane” and I saw the video debut on MTV and was knocked out by this song. His stage name was John Cougar back then. Then “Pink Houses” came about after a few more hit songs, and that song made him a household name and made him famous. After a long battle with his record company, he changed his stage name to John Mellencamp. He has always been a “no bs” kind of guy and a real people person. He co-founded Farm Aid! Nice to know he’s in the hall of fame, well deserved.
thank you for posting this .i´m a mellencamp-fan for 26 years now and i still love his music and still love him for giving me that great times with his music.i´m german.
Thank you John. Your stories from spinal issues to your incomparable lyrics are timeless. I took my 9 year old son to his first concert in Dallas TX. 1997. You were incredible and he was astounded by the experience of your performance
A true soulful thread of our blended existence and fight to breath, a touch, something we think that is beyond any of us ; yet, it lives in each of us -- touched and given birth by that of the likes of a John Mellencamp John Mellencamp. Thank you!
John Cougar Mellencamp is what the best side of America is and about. He makes a guy like me want to spend a summer in a small town with pink houses. His music is fun and clean and I have liked him since the 1990's. I would love to interview him and my first question would be, how is Jack and Diane?
My favorite song by him is Small Town. My younger brother and I were always John Cougar and then John Mellencamp fans. I cannot hear one of his songs without thinking of my younger brother. I love you and miss you so much Michael. I think you would have thought it was cool that he got inducted into the RNRHOF.
Reply to Norm Vance; This Singer/Song- Writer from Indiana Is Very Proud of where he comes from even Today as he was born and raised on the family Farmstead.and has never let fame change him.I’ve been a big fan of yours then and now. John,if you read this Music like yours is Therapy for me and it’s Good for my Soul as I’m Sure I’m not the Only One Who feels That Way:) 🎤🎶🎶🙏🇺🇸🎚🙏❤️; Tina from Ks...
Got that right! Can't count on the bureaucrats in Washington to help the farmers, they cant get their heads out of their arsses! It would be great to vote a farmer into the White House
I love this and I’m so glad I watched it again. Love John Mellencamp cool or not cool I don’t care. Authority song got me out of a speeding ticket in the middle of Utah in 1991. The police officer understood why I might want to speed that song it let me off with a warning👍 very cool guy. I own 15 of his albums and love that he’s in the rock ‘n’ roll Hall of Fame.❤️✌️🌼
"...and I didn't want to pour concrete." Cracked me up. Copy that brother. Glad you found a great side job...:) (oh and another plus, it seem you've a lotta yo' hair as well)
I think what his Grandmother told him, he was lucky, but he was also blessed...Wow, multi-talented...and we're blessed and lucky to be able to hear him perform. My bucket list, see him in concert!
John Mellencamp is a very intelligent man, people often underestimate "rockers" but that would be a huge mistake!!!!! And here is your proof!!! To write the songs that he has is no easy task. And let's face it with the lifestyle on the road it is easy to self destruct, John did not want to do that. So glad he is here !!!!! I grew up on his music and so grateful I did !!!!!!!
This dude is one of the top amazing dudes I have ever known of. He never gave up... Neither did Jeff Healey. Both of these extremely talented artists overcame extreme odds in life and the music industry. Two amazing people!!! My dead ass did give up!!!
Hysterical. The real Americans are people like Steve Earle, Chuck D, The Boss, Willie Nelson, Tom Morello, Steve Earle. Not trump and Kid fedcking Rock
I saw John Mellancamp live in Newzealand about 4 yrs ago ,took years for him to get here ,he was everything and more i prefer the poor mans Springstein and if hes uncool then thats actually cool!!!!
I first heard John Mellemcamp singing a song on a compilation album back in the 80’s, the song was ‘Miami’ and have been with his music ever since, wonderful man!
It was great watching this great entertainer and his dedication to all of us. It was also great NOT seeing Paul Schaffer thinking he was leading the band.
I'm a registered Independent. I greatly appreciate Mr.Mellencamp and his efforts toward FARM AID and supporting America. I also appreciate his stance on privacy and enjoying his family and life. Thank you John.
John Mellencamp is one of the best story tellers in music history. He is a voice for the voiceless and that is what makes him great.
Best mucisun I have ever known in my whole life time!!!!!! Great hometowusic about his life. Would like to see him in concert again.
Got that right~~~~
Got that right!!!!
He is awesome, but Rob Thompson of matchbox twenty could be a contender 🤔
@@rachaelzank1817kind of an odd comparison...
I want Billy to deliver my eulogy........he's beautiful...just like John. Honest souls with talent enough to touch us all. Love them both
Honest and funny!!! I love that!!
John stands for the real people of America...He's a true rock legend.
What a guy. Been watching him since 1984, and will keep watching him as long as he plays.
I'm from México and I can tel you that JM is well-known here and he belongs to All american people.
He's a good musician....writes good songs....but he is Liberal as the day is long.....🙄
Him and Seger! Absolutely agree!!
@@johnnyfreeman1018 liberal doesn’t make you American? That’s not true. Mellencamp is a true patriot.
A true American icon he was a hell of a lot of me growing up
"You can support the troops and not support the war" Unfortunately, a lot of people don't understand this statement. Thank you John.
Everyone gets that statement.... Problem seems to be every statement is up for political debate these days!
Yes. But, fortunately, many do.
You can enlighten me . When a person says something like that they dont think what the military is fighting for is right. This statement is actualy a selfish comment made to make the person feel better that they are not putting their own life on the line. fighting for the same thing.
@Chesapeake Bay there is pure beauty in the truth
AMERICA, LOVE IT OR LEAVE IT
The man is a living legend.
America, apple pie, the 4th of July, John Mellencamp. Thanx John.
I drove through Seymour Indiana. I also took Rt 65 were JM saw the pink house that inspired the song.
What a life he has led singing about the day to day strife of the common man and woman.
Love the realness of John's sharing of his story.
As a sick child, who had a major surgery at a time when my surgery was still an experiment, I always appreciated the fact that John overcame disabilities, just like me.
My sister was born with Spina Bifida and unfortunately was buried on Christmas Eve at the age of 11 and I was 10. How do you celebrate Christmas after that? I have survivor's guilt, although I know she was God's chosen angel. John has been more than blessed, surviving when back than, no one really did.... Fighting for his "Mellencamp" name, having such extreme talent as a songwriter as well as a really great and sexy dancer! I have been a HUGE fan since I first heard him and have seen him in concert more times than I can remember as well as meeting him in person at a CD signing! LOVE him!
@@lindadixon4341Linda, I'm so sorry to hear that your sister had spina bifida and died at a young age.
I have struggled with health problems since being born with an enlarged heart, no left pulmonary artery and holes in my heart. I had surgery to correct most of that, but it left me with ribs wired together that don't line up properly, ribs and spinal bones going out of place easily. Off to the chiropractor to treat it today.
I find that yoga and meditation help as does resistance training. The stronger your lungs and heart and muscles are the better we can get through the days that are tough, and the more we can enjoy the days that flow like a river!
Today also happens to be the birthday of my husband, Leon, who died far too young in 2010. He was a very good artist, a graphic designer, who could hand draw the most amazing storyboards, he was a kind, caring and gentle soul.
This world is too hard on the gentle people.
really love this guy since the days of my youth until now,im 54,still a fan this rocklegend,tnx john.
John Cougar Mellencamp´s music has been a great part of my life. Songs like "Hurts So Good", "Jack & Diane" or albums like "The Lonesome Jubilee", among many other records, summarized my adolescence. In many ways, I think his honesty towards music and intelligent writing skills have never been properly appreciated in his homeland. Some look at him as a second rate Springsteen and others think of Mellencamp as a too politically committed guy. For me he´s a hell of a talent and one of the musicians that made me like the USA.
Blows Springsteen away!
Loved him from Day 1. 💚🎄
Only saw him in concert once but had many albums and knew all the words and every beat 😊🎶. Congratulations to J. M. for all his labor for his fellow man and music that meant something to so many. Indiana boy done good. 👍
I am more than honored to be able to say that he was my very first concert! He is absolutely AMAZING! Fan for LIFE here!
He truly deserves every accolade, and he's one cool handsome dude too. And pretty damn smart.
A true American rocker from the heartland!!!
I have lived in Bali Indonesia for the past 12 years. Whenever I get home get homesick... John, you are a constant friend that never fails to bring the heartland to my front garden. I grew up with your music and your integrity in your music never once waned. You always produced quality music, even to this day. Thank you John. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. You are a true American Patriot, National Teasure, and hero to American Farmer.
Cafe Sardinia Amen
CONGRATULATIONS, YOU ARE THE TRUE
ROCK N ROLL singer, storytelling very deserving of this induction!!!!
just saw John this past Sunday and he still rocks !
OH! What a LUCKY man you are.. it's been awhile since I've had the chance! But, then again as old Blue Eyes would sing-"regrets, I have a few..."
Rock on John, rock on....🎼
Wow. One of the GREATEST!!!, ever!
Love John from day one!
John mellencamp got me through so many hard times so many memories with his songs thank you mr.mellencamp
What a speech! I love the guy that much more after that! 🖤
His music stands the test of time...Brilliant!! Love him ❤️🎶
Wow, great induction speech, Billy.
This man is the most underrated artist of all time. He belongs in the same conversation with the biggest names of all time. He’s as good (if not better than) as Springsteen, Petty, The Eagles, or any other American artist. I think he’s better than The Stones and The Beatles! My favorite songs of his: “What if I came knockin’”, “Get a leg up”, “Scarecrow”, “Between a Laugh and a Tear”, “Grandview”, and “Minutes to Memories”. But the list goes and on. He is a legend.
definitely Rain On The Scarecrow, and What If I Came Knockin. As well as Crumblin Down, and Paper In Fire.
You're probably not a musician or you wouldn't make bold statements like that. When you say this artist is better than this artist you're trying to quantify something that's subjective and it's impossible when you get to this level of musicianship and song-writing. It's like saying who's a better guitar player, Hendrix or SRV? Neither, they were each unique in their own way and there is no scale that you can measure them with. 'Favorite' or 'I love' are much better terms to use. That's why professional seasoned musicians always say so-and-so is my favorite, they almost never say so-and-so is the best (except when they mention Elvis because c'mon, he was the king). I love John Mellencamp's music and he is one of my favorite artists. I love his music as much as I love the Eagles, Springsteen, Clapton, Pink Floyd, Etc, the list goes on and on through every genre and type of music that I play, listen to and love.
What about " check it out"?
Nobody mentions his best song. Pray for me
Honestly he's like a more Northern version of Tom Petty, their music is different but you can hear bits of eachother in both of their music. It's that heartland atmosphere.
I love John have sense 1983, I think he is the best singer song writer there is!!!
I will love him for ever!!!
No words... Spectacular, John... Thanks!!!!!
I’ve known about JM since the early 80s when he burst onto the scene with “Jack & Diane” and I saw the video debut on MTV and was knocked out by this song. His stage name was John Cougar back then. Then “Pink Houses” came about after a few more hit songs, and that song made him a household name and made him famous. After a long battle with his record company, he changed his stage name to John Mellencamp. He has always been a “no bs” kind of guy and a real people person. He co-founded Farm Aid! Nice to know he’s in the hall of fame, well deserved.
Never had the pleasure of seeing him in concert. Always loved he’s music and style.
thank you for posting this .i´m a mellencamp-fan for 26 years now and i still love his music and still love him for giving me that great times with his music.i´m german.
"It's not really rock and roll unless somebody is dancing' I thought Billy Joel was Italian too. That red 335 looks good.
Thank you John. Your stories from spinal issues to your incomparable lyrics are timeless.
I took my 9 year old son to his first concert in Dallas TX. 1997. You were incredible and he was astounded by the experience of your performance
A true soulful thread of our blended existence and fight to breath, a touch, something we think that is beyond any of us ; yet, it lives in each of us -- touched and given birth by that of the likes of a John Mellencamp John Mellencamp. Thank you!
when you have Billy Joel inducting you, that says it all.
Billy is a funny man too, great storyteller
God bless America, God bless John Mellencamp!!
I love this guy, listening since childhood, from New Zealand.
John is a real Stand Up Guy!!❤🥂
While Billy Joel's a real stand-up comedian other than the Piano Man.
Blue collar rocker! Thank you John for all your songs
Segar, Mellencamp, and Joel! My top three favorite musicians. Springsteen is up there as well, though, so no hatin on him!
Mike Morrison Straight on!!!!!👍👍👍
John Mellencamp has ALWAYS been way better than Bruce ever will be
G N absolutely
Bruce music was much better when he married Patti, listen to their song more artistic lyrically
You've always been cool John no matter what name you go by🙋🏻🇨🇦✝💜
13 yr old son, gold glove. That's what family is for!
Two words: National Treasure.
From Columbus Indiana and living in Phoenix Az. You sir are my hero!!!!
Sing it cousin. Love always Penny Lawyer i Detroit (our grandparents were Mellencamps.)
John Cougar Mellencamp is what the best side of America is and about. He makes a guy like me want to spend a summer in a small town with pink houses. His music is fun and clean and I have liked him since the 1990's. I would love to interview him and my first question would be, how is Jack and Diane?
My favorite song by him is Small Town. My younger brother and I were always John Cougar and then John Mellencamp fans. I cannot hear one of his songs without thinking of my younger brother. I love you and miss you so much Michael. I think you would have thought it was cool that he got inducted into the RNRHOF.
One of the Best Show’s I ever Saw Live!!!!!!
Hadn't ever heard of John Cougar Mellencamp until met some Americans on facebook, now I am a fan, love his songs and Music!!!
Reply to Norm Vance;
This Singer/Song-
Writer from Indiana
Is Very Proud of where
he comes from even
Today as he was born
and raised on the family
Farmstead.and has
never let fame change
him.I’ve been a big fan
of yours then and now.
John,if you read this
Music like yours is
Therapy for me and it’s
Good for my Soul as I’m
Sure I’m not the Only
One Who feels That
Way:)
🎤🎶🎶🙏🇺🇸🎚🙏❤️;
Tina from Ks...
Billy Joel is a genius. Mellencamp is as well. I played music by both of these genius, artists for my child .
Support your local Farmer! Without them we are All screwed!
Got that right! Can't count on the bureaucrats in Washington to help the farmers, they cant get their heads out of their arsses! It would be great to vote a farmer into the White House
@@octobermtnrunner President Carter was a peanut farmer.
@@A_nony_mous And he’s arguably our most morale president of all time.
He's a living legend
Rock on forever, John Mellencamp!
I dont think there is a song he's recorded that I dont rock to. Love him.
Love John Cougar Mellencamp!!!
He oughta be on the radio. 🎶🔊 One of the greats.
I love this and I’m so glad I watched it again. Love John Mellencamp cool or not cool I don’t care. Authority song got me out of a speeding ticket in the middle of Utah in 1991. The police officer understood why I might want to speed that song it let me off with a warning👍 very cool guy. I own 15 of his albums and love that he’s in the rock ‘n’ roll Hall of Fame.❤️✌️🌼
john cougar mellencamp,love your music.....
Love from Germany. Love him since the 80s
great speech by Billy Joel :)
Thank you John
"...and I didn't want to pour concrete." Cracked me up. Copy that brother. Glad you found a great side job...:)
(oh and another plus, it seem you've a lotta yo' hair as well)
john mellancamp is a well rounded, genuine cat.... thinks about other people a lot
Great induction speech by both Billy and John.
I think what his Grandmother told him, he was lucky, but he was also blessed...Wow, multi-talented...and we're blessed and lucky to be able to hear him perform. My bucket list, see him in concert!
John Mellencamp is badass
40 years....
Rain on the scarecrow still moves me today....
God bless you John
John Mellencamp is a very intelligent man, people often underestimate "rockers" but that would be a huge mistake!!!!! And here is your proof!!! To write the songs that he has is no easy task. And let's face it with the lifestyle on the road it is easy to self destruct, John did not want to do that. So glad he is here !!!!! I grew up on his music and so grateful I did !!!!!!!
Seymour, INs gift to the world!
Damn right dude. Fellow Hoosier in the house. Terre haute city. Love john.
This dude is one of the top amazing dudes I have ever known of. He never gave up...
Neither did Jeff Healey. Both of these extremely talented artists overcame extreme odds in life and the music industry. Two amazing people!!!
My dead ass did give up!!!
Would really enjoy meeting and chatting with John. Cool dude! I live about an hour away from Ft. Wayne, Indiana. 😊❤
Congrats John You sure deserved it.God Bless you Lucky Man
Billy Joel's monologue is hilarious!
Hysterical. The real Americans are people like Steve Earle, Chuck D, The Boss, Willie Nelson, Tom Morello, Steve Earle. Not trump and Kid fedcking Rock
I saw John Mellancamp live in Newzealand about 4 yrs ago ,took years for him to get here ,he was everything and more i prefer the poor mans Springstein and if hes uncool then thats actually cool!!!!
better than Springsteen
Your music got me laid so many times.....
His voice still not lost anything
Happy for John. He's extra cool because people deny how cool he is.
Haha s walked out with a cigarette and put it out on the steps,. Dude is still badass!!!!
Performance of a life time.
God Bless You and Yours,
Tina from Ks...
only one thing comes to my mind when I hear the name john mellencamp, Legendddddddddd
Awesome talent
Love John Melloncamp since I was a kid .
Im proud to be a Hoosier and blessed to be American.
The coolest most suave cat in rock n roll and just a true BADASS.
OUTSTANDING
That fiddle solo was epic!
Holy SHIT this is GREAT! WOW!!!!!!
God had good intentions for you John. Congratulations grandmas looking down and smiling.
Have always loved Mellencamp. He’s a true original in an industry void of them.
I first heard John Mellemcamp singing a song on a compilation album back in the 80’s, the song was ‘Miami’ and have been with his music ever since, wonderful man!
Saw John last night TOTALLY AWESOME
He HAD THE CROWD UP ON THEIR FEET
Watching this was the best half hour I've spent on-line. Kick-a**!
John Mellencamp...Great American.
Just 💕 you Mr. Mellencamp !! Always did , always will , 🥰
9:07 is the greatest thing ever about music videos.
Wow.what a talent..what a man....!!! ❤🐿🍀🌵
@John Mellencamp Hello John..Good thanks and you...Always loved your music..liked your core beliefs...❤️🐿🍀🌵
@John Mellencamp 25yrs..and from GA
@John Mellencamp Sure..look forward to talking with you..❤️🐿🍀🌵
It was great watching this great entertainer and his dedication to all of us. It was also great NOT seeing Paul Schaffer thinking he was leading the band.
Absolutely incredible songwriter and musician