I don’t want to be a politician. I don’t like politics. It’s petty; it fights dirty.
John Mellencamp Quotes
I don't have to worry about any pop sensibility. I can write adult songs, and I don't have to worry about choruses and hook lines.
Similar Quotes
Cricket is the greatest game that the wit of man has yet devised.
- Sir Pelham WarnerAdvertising is selling Twinkies to adults.
- Donald R. VanceThe struggle of the male to learn to listen to and respect his own intuitive, inner prompt...
- Herb GoldbergEach generation of the church in each setting has the responsibility of communicating the ...
- Francis SchaefferEach had defended his own country; the Germans Germany, the Frenchmen France; they had don...
- Ernst TollerComments on: "John Mellencamp Quotes: I don't have to worry about any pop sensibility. I can write adult..."
| Birth: | 7th October, 1951 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Profession: | Lyricist, Musician, Singer |
About
John J Mellencamp, previously known as Johnny Cougar, John Cougar, and John Cougar Mellencamp was born in Seymour, Indiana, USA. He is an American singer-songwriter, musician and actor. He studied at Vincennes University. He is known for his catchy, populist brand of heartland rock, which emphasizes traditional instrumentation. His singles list shown below: "Hurts So Good", "Jack & Diane", "Crumblin' Down", "Pink Houses", "Lonely Ol' Night", "Small Town", "R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A.", "Paper in Fire", and "Cherry Bomb". He has won one Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Performer for "Hurts So Good" in 1983 and has been nominated for 12 others. His biggest musical influences are Bob Dylan, Woody Guthrie, James Brown and the Rolling Stones. His role in several films include: Falling from Grace (also director and musician), Madison (only voice), After Image, and Lone Star State of Mind.
Share with your friends