Part 1 of John Mellencamp's induction speech into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony in the Grand Ballroom at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City March 10,2008
I first took notice of John's music in 1985 when I was 9 years old. His voice and words inspire me. Mellencamp's truly one of the greatest performers I've ever seen. He's an icon and a legend.
I was born with Spina Bifida too! Didn't even know John had it which is Great! I'm glad John has brought this subject to light! Makes me feel that we who have it are not alone! Thanks John and keep making Good Rock & Roll!!
Congrats John. Keep kicking asses. I love your attitude and your guts. In the music business, you're as real as they come. Uh-Huh & Whenever We Wanted are classics plus I've had hours of joy listening to bootlegs. I finally got the chance to see you live in 2005 & loved every minute. Stay cool John. P.S. Your wife is beautiful. You got lucky yet again.
well done john. you have deserved this for years.i will always remember when i met you at camden town in london on sep 11th 1996. you and elaine were very kind.thanks.
This man always puts on a powerful show,a true legend,crushing on him since in my 20s,now 60,stll admire,respect this truly unique artist,songwriter,lyrics are from heart and his life.loves and respects all family members,beleives in the american working class,humanitarian,on and on we can go but ya get what im saying,right?
remember when John and the band came to Holland on the "whenever we wanted -tour" He filled big places( 20.000 +) in America, and here he played in The Hague city for maybe 1500? (sold out) people, and he rocked the house. We (in Holland)also can relate to the songs John writes. I always thought Mellencamp is a dutch name(how proud i was..) but maybe it's German,doesn't matter= we LOVE John's music!
As a person born with spina bifida, I can attest to how much guts it takes to talk openly about the defect, especially in such a public setting. I never knew John was born with SB but I truly admire him for using this forum to tell people about it. It's not easy to talk about, especially not in a forum like that. Thanks, John.
@John Mellencamp raining and windy here in Indiana right now plus all the gold leaves are flying from the trees. Oh no I feel a song coming on lol Hope you're doing well.
@John Mellencamp I have been thank you for being such a good artist in more ways than one. Wish we could have met I would show you all the different poems and writings that I did for many years in my life. I think we probably are about the same age and I'm still moving and grooving too. Take care stay safe 🙏💕🦋
@cp31987darlingnikki GnR Doesn't Hold a Candle to Mellencamp, Petty, Seger, Joel, Eagles, ACDC and Springsteen. Journey I Might can see your Frustration. But GnR? LOL
