John Mellencamp's 1997 Concert History

John Mellencamp (born October 7, 1951, in Seymour, Indiana) is a 72 year-old singer-songwriter, known for a long and successful recording and performing career highlighted by a series of 1980s hits, including "Jack & Diane," "Hurts so Good," "Crumbin' Down," "Pink Houses," "Lonely Ol' Night," "Small Town," and others. He is also well-known as a humanitarian and philanthropist. Notably, in 1985, he co-founded Farm Aid with Willie Nelson and Neil Young to benefit American farmers. He was also one of the first musicians to criticize the Iraq War in 2003, while still performing for wounded soldiers at Waler Reed Medical Center in 2007. Throughout his career, John Mellencamp has used a variety of names such as "John Cougar," "John Cougar Mellencamp," and "Johnny Cougar." In recent years, he has performed under his given name.

Date Concert Venue Location
Nov 04, 1997
Farm aid
Beck / Willie Nelson / John Mellencamp / Neil Young / dave mathews band / John Fogerty / Billy Ray Osiris / Steve Earle / Leon Russell / Chris Knight / Allman brothers band
  Setlists
world amphitheatre Tinley Park, Illinois, United States
Oct 04, 1997
Farm Aid 97
Willie Nelson / Neil Young / John Mellencamp / John Fogerty / Dave Matthews Band / Yo La Tengo / Billy Ray Cyrus / Allman brothers band
  Setlists
World Music Theatre Tinley Park, Illinois, United States
Jun 28, 1997
John Mellencamp
  Setlists
Summerfest Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Show Duplicate for Jun 28, 1997
Jun 26, 1997
Amanda Marshall / John Mellencamp world amphitheatre Tinley Park, Illinois, United States
Jun 22, 1997
John Mellencamp / Amanda Marshall Saratoga Performing Arts Center Saratoga Springs, New York, United States
Jun 20, 1997
John Mellencamp

Mr Happy Go Lucky

Deer Creek Music Center Noblesville, Indiana, United States
Jun 16, 1997
John Mellencamp / Amanda Marshall
  Setlists
Great Woods Center for the Performing Arts Center Mansfield, Massachusetts, United States
Jun 13, 1997
John Mellencamp / Amanda Marshall BB&T Pavilion Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 07, 1997
John Mellencamp / Amanda Marshall
  Photos
Chastain Park Amphitheatre Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Jun 05, 1997
Amanda Marshall / John Mellencamp

John Mellencamp

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion The Woodlands, Texas, United States
Jun 04, 1997
John Mellencamp / Amanda Marshall
  Setlists
Starplex Amphitheatre Dallas, Texas, United States
May 31, 1997
John Mellencamp / Amanda Marshall Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre Irvine, California, United States
Apr 28, 1997
Amanda Marshall / John Mellencamp / The Why Store Rosemont Theatre Chicago, Illinois, United States
Apr 26, 1997
Amanda Marshall / The Why Store / John Mellencamp Mark of the Quad Cities Moline, Illinois, United States
Show Duplicate for Apr 26, 1997
Apr 24, 1997
John Mellencamp Rosemont Theater Rosemont, Illinois, United States
Apr 23, 1997
John Mellencamp / The Why Store / Amanda Marshall
  Setlists
Rosemont Theater Rosemont, Illinois, United States
Show Duplicate for Apr 23, 1997
Apr 22, 1997 –
Apr 23, 1997
Amanda Marshall / The Why Store / John Mellencamp
  Setlists
Rosemont Theatre Rosemont, Illinois, United States
Show Duplicates for Apr 22, 1997
Apr 13, 1997
John Mellencamp Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden New York, New York, United States
Apr 12, 1997
John Mellencamp / The Why Store / Amanda Marshall
  Setlists
The Theater at MSG New York, New York, United States
Apr 08, 1997
John Mellencamp

John Mellencamp at Northrup Auditorium

Northrup Auditorium Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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John Mellencamp / Amanda Marshall on Jun 7, 1997 [618-small]

John Mellencamp / Amanda Marshall
Jun 7, 1997
 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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John Mellencamp / Amanda Marshall on Jun 7, 1997 [619-small]

John Mellencamp / Amanda Marshall
Jun 7, 1997
 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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John Mellencamp / Amanda Marshall on Jun 7, 1997 [723-small]

John Mellencamp / Amanda Marshall
Jun 7, 1997
 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has John Mellencamp had?

John Mellencamp has had 1,090 concerts.

What genre is John Mellencamp?

John Mellencamp is most often considered to be Rock, Pop, Pop Rock, Singer-Songwriter, Hard Rock, Classic Rock, Folk Rock, Soft Rock, Country Rock, Album Oriented Rock (AOR), Mellow Gold, Roots Rock, and Americana.

When is the next John Mellencamp concert?

The next John Mellencamp concert is on April 20, 2024 at Township Auditorium in Columbia, South Carolina, United States.

When was the last John Mellencamp concert?

The last John Mellencamp concert was on April 18, 2024 at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., United States.

What setlist does John Mellencamp play live?

The songs that John Mellencamp performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the April 10, 2024 concert at Robinson Performance Hall in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States:

  1. John Cockers
  2. Paper in Fire
  3. Minutes to Memories
  4. Small Town
  5. Human Wheels
  6. Jackie Brown
  7. Troubled Land
  8. Check It Out
  9. The Eyes of Portland
  10. Longest Days
  11. Jack & Diane
  12. The Real Life
  13. Rain on the Scarecrow
  14. Lonely Ol' Night
  15. What If I Came Knocking
  16. Crumblin' Down
  17. Pink Houses
  18. Cherry Bomb
  19. Hurts So Good

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