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Which state does John Mellencamp hail from?

Indiana. John Mellencamp was born in Seymour, Indiana, and lives in Bloomington.

Which of the following albums was released first?

'American Fool'. American Fool was released in 1982 and contained 'Jack and Diane' and 'Hurts So Good'.

Together with Willie Nelson and Neil Young, what did John Mellencamp form in 1985?

Farm Aid. John Mellencamp received no remuneration for his work with Farm Aid.

Who did John Cougar Mellencamp dedicate the album 'Scarecrow' to?

His grandfather. Mellencamp's grandfather, 'Speck', had died in at the end of 1983, shortly before the writing of Scarecrow began.

In 1975, Mellencamp dyed his hair green and blue for a special concert inspired by whom?

David Bowie. Mellencamp was inspired by David Bowie in his early years.

In which country did John Cougar have his first number one single?

Australia. 'I need a Lover' was Mellencamp's first Number One single.

Which of the following performers does not appear in the lyrics of R.O.C.K. in the USA?

The Big Boppa. As well as 'Frankie Lyman, Bobby Fuller, Mitch Ryder (they were rockin'!)

Which song contains the words: 'Got nothing against the big towns, still hayseed enough to say, look who's in the big town'?

Small Town. Ahhh. 'Small Town' - the anthem of the Mid-West!

Which songwriter worked with John Mellencamp throughout the 80's and 90's?

George Green. George Green worked with Mellencamp from the beginning.

What was the title of Mellencamp's first 'Greatest Hits' release in 1999?

'The Best That I Could Do'. JCM figured that was the best way to describe it...