John Mellencamp

It's been a tumultuous year for many of rock's biggest acts.

The longtime guitarist reveals to UCR how the set list was made, how things have been going so far and what Mellencamp has planned for the future.

Over 800 blazes in Canada have led to health warnings in the U.S., with artists changing plans to minimize risk to fans.

The singer kicked off his long-awaited tour with a hit-packed 26-song set.

He brought back several tunes that hadn't been played in decades, including "Wild Night" for the first time since 2005.

He's never attended the awards show, despite numerous nominations during his career.

Despite the singer's reservations, the song tied for his second-biggest hit.

"As soon as the song was over, I ran off stage."

The singer has strong opinions about audience etiquette.

After focusing on lesser-known material on recent tours, Mellencamp is revisiting his biggest hits.