The duality of pleasure and pain, of comedy and tragedy, or of life’s highs and lows is fertile territory for songwriters. And John Mellencamp has created some great songs out of those and similar ...

John Mellencamp is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as well as the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He’s considered one of the most important figures in heartland rock and is a co-founder of Farm ...

John Mellencamp wrote "Pink Houses" after sharing a brief but revealing moment with a stranger on the interstate.

At Farm Aid’s 40th anniversary, Willie Nelson led a star-studded lineup and reminded fans of his unmatched legacy as music’s ...

Each week, SPIN digs into the catalogs of great artists and highlights songs you might not know for our Deep Cut Friday series. The duality of pleasure and pain, of comedy and tragedy, or of life’s ...