John Mellencamp’s Hall of Fame Induction Speech
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
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By animal90sFreak5, May 21, 2010 @ 2:39 pm
wow Billy Joel n John Mellencamp,nice inductees right there.
By mikwid, May 21, 2010 @ 2:39 pm
Welcome to the Facist States of America.
For the record though, I like Mellencamp….
By die2no, May 21, 2010 @ 2:39 pm
here’s another undeserving jackass.
By dacotah11, May 21, 2010 @ 2:39 pm
you stupid sob. you probley think he sang 3-4 songs. ( johnny couger). Both bands u refer 2 have a lot to thank to john. wasted time try’n to tell you about. only years can teach you any thing. if you are at least 40 and u don’t get it. then american idol has a place for you u stupid f’n cunt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By Mowac, May 21, 2010 @ 2:39 pm
Madonna should have been inducted in the pop hall of fame….She doesn’t even deserve to be considered for the Rock Hall of Fame. When is it going to be the Doobie Brothers turn??????? The Hall of Fame has been ignoring them for years. Hell,At this rate, Kid Rock rock will get in before The Doobie Bros. will.
By EmergencyIan, May 21, 2010 @ 2:39 pm
Or what about groups like Chicago and Three Dog Night? Madonna is in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame and they aren’t. Are you kidding me?…
By cp31987darlingnikki, May 21, 2010 @ 2:39 pm
Darling Nikki isn’t even one of Prince good songs! I like him, I’m just sick of people like him and the Dave Clark 5 getting and before people like kiss,Journey ,and Cher. Jeff Beck is already in the hall of fame and they puttin him in again.
By masscracka35, May 21, 2010 @ 2:39 pm
This coming from a person with “darling nikki” in their name… Prince blows.
Mellencamp’s songs will live forever
By VeldigdeiligfraNorge, May 21, 2010 @ 2:39 pm
god jul
By VeldigdeiligfraNorge, May 21, 2010 @ 2:39 pm
god jul
By pnik46, May 21, 2010 @ 2:39 pm
it has nothing to do with record sales its about being recognised and honored for your efforts and the good you have done for the industry.thats why people like The Ramones for example got in. Its about being acknowledged for your contribution to the music industry,not record sales because thats bull
By cp31987darlingnikki, May 21, 2010 @ 2:39 pm
Ok wheres groups like Journey, Kiss, Abba, People who are way more sucessful than him. I love him but I’m not Bias. I hate Journey and Kiss but they sold millions and millions of records and have plenty devoted fans. I didn’t have any say so and you didn’t either. And that’s Bull!
By pnik46, May 21, 2010 @ 2:39 pm
whats your problem hes a true artist who performs for the people and couldnt be any more deserving
By cp31987darlingnikki, May 21, 2010 @ 2:39 pm
This is bull Why him and not journey or GnR or somebody that the people like. The only people that go to the hall of fame is old people and people that sound old.
By buffalobraves9, May 21, 2010 @ 2:39 pm
One of the most deserving artists to ever be inducted…long overdue.
By justianowski, May 21, 2010 @ 2:39 pm
I was born with Spina Bifida too. This man is a hero to me. long live JCM
By bossnbruce, May 21, 2010 @ 2:39 pm
JUST LIKE BRUCE AND BILLY the man has CLASS!!
By jdorr64, May 21, 2010 @ 2:39 pm
that was in response to BluegrassGlen
By jdorr64, May 21, 2010 @ 2:39 pm
Um… he said HE put himself behind the 8-ball more than anyone….
By gm0618, May 21, 2010 @ 2:39 pm
What a fantastic individuall !!!
By sugarmarie1980, May 21, 2010 @ 2:39 pm
So proud to be a fan.
By romseyhants, May 21, 2010 @ 2:39 pm
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.
By gaae2000, May 21, 2010 @ 2:39 pm
only rockers can perform live at any moment…Madonna couldnt, didtn have backup tape, sound, etc..shes just an entertainer like Spears.
By bcm4jc, May 21, 2010 @ 2:39 pm
Congratualtions to a guy who deserves all his success. His music has been the soundtrack to my life.. Keep rocking John
By BluegrassGlen, May 21, 2010 @ 2:39 pm
I know you have to have a big ego to succeed in show business but MY GOD! He starts his speech by declaring that no previous inductee in the HOF has overcome as much as him and he ends it by comparing himself to Sysiphys. I know he has done a lot of good but its so stomach turning when one of these do-gooders declare’s himself the next Jesus and demands that people worship and adore him. Get over yourself John.