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John Cougar Mellencamp Trivia Quiz

A little quiz on John Cougar. Hope it takes you back. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by hews. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
hews

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
34,423

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1181

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: boon99 (9/10), Guest 68 (7/10), Guest 174 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which state does John Mellencamp hail from? Hint

Indiana

Ohio

South Dakota

Montana

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following albums was released first? Hint

'American Fool'

'Mr. Happy Go Lucky'

'The Lonesome Jubillee'

'Scarecrow'

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Question 3 of 10

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

Farm Aid

First Aid

Band Aid

UNESCO

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Question 4 of 10

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

To farmers everywhere

To the Pilgrim Fathers

Napoleon

His grandfather

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Question 5 of 10

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

Roger Daltry

David Essex

David Bowie

Freddie Mercury

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Question 6 of 10

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

USA

Australia

Cameroon

Japan

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Question 7 of 10

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

The Big Boppa

Martha Reeves

James Brown

Jackie Wilson

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Question 8 of 10

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

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 9 of 10

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

Brian Eno

Michael Gudinski

Steve Lillywhite

George Green

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Question 10 of 10

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

'A Few Of My Songs'

'Greatest Hits Volume 6'

'The Best That I Could Do'

'Here We Go Again'

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which state does John Mellencamp hail from?

Answer: Indiana

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

2. Which of the following albums was released first?

Answer: 'American Fool'

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

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

Answer: Farm Aid

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

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

Answer: His grandfather

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

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

Answer: David Bowie

Mellencamp was inspired by David Bowie in his early years.

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

Answer: Australia

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

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

Answer: The Big Boppa

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

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

Answer: Small Town

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

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

Answer: George Green

George Green worked with Mellencamp from the beginning.

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

Answer: 'The Best That I Could Do'

JCM figured that was the best way to describe it...

Source: Author hews

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