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Quiz about John Cougar Mellencamp
Quiz about John Cougar Mellencamp

John Cougar Mellencamp Trivia Quiz


A little quiz on John Cougar. Hope it takes you back. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by hews. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
hews
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
34,423
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
1199
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 146 (6/10), Guest 104 (6/10), Guest 172 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which state does John Mellencamp hail from? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which of the following albums was released first? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Together with Willie Nelson and Neil Young, what did John Mellencamp form in 1985? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Who did John Cougar Mellencamp dedicate the album 'Scarecrow' to? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In 1975, Mellencamp dyed his hair green and blue for a special concert inspired by whom? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In which country did John Cougar have his first number one single? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which of the following performers does not appear in the lyrics of R.O.C.K. in the USA? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which song contains the words: 'Got nothing against the big towns, still hayseed enough to say, look who's in the big town'?

Answer: (Two Words)
Question 9 of 10
9. Which songwriter worked with John Mellencamp throughout the 80's and 90's? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What was the title of Mellencamp's first 'Greatest Hits' release in 1999? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Nov 03 2024 : Guest 146: 6/10
Oct 25 2024 : Guest 104: 6/10
Oct 14 2024 : Guest 172: 9/10
Oct 08 2024 : Guest 165: 7/10
Oct 07 2024 : Guest 168: 10/10
Oct 07 2024 : Guest 168: 0/10
Oct 04 2024 : Guest 168: 4/10
Sep 26 2024 : Guest 128: 0/10
Sep 23 2024 : Guest 165: 3/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which state does John Mellencamp hail from?

Answer: Indiana

John Mellencamp was born in Seymour, Indiana, and lives in Bloomington.
2. Which of the following albums was released first?

Answer: 'American Fool'

American Fool was released in 1982 and contained 'Jack and Diane' and 'Hurts So Good'.
3. Together with Willie Nelson and Neil Young, what did John Mellencamp form in 1985?

Answer: Farm Aid

John Mellencamp received no remuneration for his work with Farm Aid.
4. Who did John Cougar Mellencamp dedicate the album 'Scarecrow' to?

Answer: His grandfather

Mellencamp's grandfather, 'Speck', had died in at the end of 1983, shortly before the writing of Scarecrow began.
5. In 1975, Mellencamp dyed his hair green and blue for a special concert inspired by whom?

Answer: David Bowie

Mellencamp was inspired by David Bowie in his early years.
6. In which country did John Cougar have his first number one single?

Answer: Australia

'I need a Lover' was Mellencamp's first Number One single.
7. Which of the following performers does not appear in the lyrics of R.O.C.K. in the USA?

Answer: The Big Boppa

As well as 'Frankie Lyman, Bobby Fuller, Mitch Ryder (they were rockin'!)
8. Which song contains the words: 'Got nothing against the big towns, still hayseed enough to say, look who's in the big town'?

Answer: Small Town

Ahhh. 'Small Town' - the anthem of the Mid-West!
9. Which songwriter worked with John Mellencamp throughout the 80's and 90's?

Answer: George Green

George Green worked with Mellencamp from the beginning.
10. What was the title of Mellencamp's first 'Greatest Hits' release in 1999?

Answer: 'The Best That I Could Do'

JCM figured that was the best way to describe it...
Source: Author hews

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