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John Mellencamp Opens Up About His Black Eye

Michael Gallucci — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 13:40:41 +0000

If you've seen any of John Mellencamp's recent round of talk-show interviews for his new musical collaboration with writer Stephen King, 'Ghost Brothers of Darkland County,' you probably noticed the rocker was sporting a black eye. In fact, it was kinda hard to miss.

Various Artists, 'Ghost Brothers of Darkland County' – Album Review

Michael Gallucci — Sun, 19 May 2013 20:45:03 +0000

John Mellencamp and Stephen King may receive higher billing on ‘Ghost Brothers of Darkland County,’ but the album really belongs to T Bone Burnett. This collaboration between the singer-songwriter and horror novelist stemmed from a story Mellencamp told King about a pair of Indiana brothers whose tragic fates were tied to a girl. King in [...]

John Mellencamp Musical To Tour

Nick DeRiso — Fri, 10 May 2013 18:51:20 +0000

'Ghost Brothers of Darkland County,' the Southern gothic musical with lyrics by Stephen King and music by John Mellencamp and T-Bone Burnett, will embark on a 20-city American tour beginning in October.

John Mellencamp to Headline Hospital Benefit

Jeff Giles — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:34:08 +0000

It may not get as much attention as his high-profile day job as an NBC sports analyst, but for the last several decades, Bob Costas has supported a children’s medical center in St. Louis — in fact, his annual benefit for the hospital is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. The 2013 edition of the [...]

John Mellencamp to Headline Austin Fundraiser

Jeff Giles — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 16:18:10 +0000

For a guy whose longtime nickname is 'Little Bastard,' John Mellencamp sure can be a softie when it comes to the right cause -- or if he's approached by famous pals like, say, actor Matthew McConaughey, recording artist Jack Ingram, and University of Texas football coach Mack Brown.

Daily Rewind: ZZ Top, John Mellencamp, Bob Dylan + More

Shauna Wright — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:30:11 +0000

Today we looked back at Guns N’ Roses during happier times, we saw the speeches ZZ Top and John Mellencamp gave while ushering in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, and we learned hope springs eternal for Kiss. Plus we celebrated the half-century mark for Bob Dylan’s landmark ‘Blowin’ in the Wind,’ the Talking [...]

John Mellencamp/Stephen King Musical Coming Next Year

Tommy B — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 19:00:50 +0000

Talk about a “Wild Night”. You gotta be thinking, how’s this gonna go down in the big apple. I for one love a good broadway show, and I’m crazy about them both. But I’m not sure the world’s gonna think this is a good idea. Check out this little nugget here…