Happy birthday! John Mellencamp turns 72 today
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John Mellencamp is celebrating his 72nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.
Popular singer-songwriter John Mellencamp (Small Town, Hurts So Good, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 72nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.
Mellencamp, a cultural icon
Born in Seymour on October 7, 1951, John Mellencamp's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Mellencamp's not just a great singer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little John hasn't done.
And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for John Mellencamp as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 72.
Happy Birthday, John, you're the best!
John Mellencamp career in pictures
- Small Town (1985)
- Hurts So Good (1982)
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