John Cougar

John Mellencamp debuted in the early 1970s without a clear identity, but by the early '80s he morphed (thanks, in part, to one of the all-time great backing bands) into a fine, socially conscious, blue-collar roots rocker. Since he hit his commercial and creative stride in the mid '80s, his music has become increasingly personal and (occasionally) experimental, but without losing any of its power.

• Bryan Adams
• Georgia Satellites
• Huey Lewis & The News
• Iron City Houserockers
• John Hiatt
• The Michael Stanley Band
• Tom Cochrane
• Tom Petty

• Bo Diddley
• Bob Dylan
• Bob Seger
• Bruce Springsteen
• Buddy Holly
• Chuck Berry
• Creedence Clearwater Revival
• Mitch Ryder/The Detroit Wheels
• The Beatles
• The Brothers Johnson
• The Isley Brothers
• The Rolling Stones
• Van Morrison
• Willie Nelson

• Franky Perez
• Garth Brooks
• Hootie & The Blowfish
• Matchbox 20
• Melissa Etheridge
• Pete Droge
• Sheryl Crow
• The Wallflowers
• Tonic
• Train
• Whiskeytown

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