John Mellencamp’s Hypocritical Rant at His Live Audience!

[@genuinefreewilly5706]

Not sure what you mean by 'induction centers' that is quite twisted and weird. Its pretty clear what many main stream artists politics are about, love them or hate them. People are allowed to have strong opinions. We hear them all the time from politicians. Folks in my geriatric demographic, they get all bent out of shape. I think they spend too much time on farting around on facebook . I do not understand. I actually watch younger musicians having a total meltdown, like the recent Grimes issues. Shit its the music industry.

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

Oh I have many older bands I love FreeWilly! And it’s true that older folk can get set in their ways a bit! But usually because they’ve learned a lesson or two in life that brings them to that point. I have no problem with any artist writing exactly what’s on their minds, or saying the same things in an interview! Freedom of speech should always reign! But when he says that it’s a performance, and then steps outside of the performance to rant political ideologies, it almost always segregates the audience. A segregated PAYING audience is never a good thing, with many feeling ostracized, and not ‘good enough’ to grace his presence even with money in hand! People are paying to hear his music, not his ‘UNSOLICITED’ rant! I say unsolicited because he’s playing in front of a paying audience, and they will decide when he starts to color outside the lines! But as always freewilly, ya made me think! Thanx!❤❤❤

[@genuinefreewilly5706]

@@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine I was watching John MC on Bill Maher's 'club Random' program several months ago. He was more ornery, interesting and enigmatic than his music. I do not know what his politics are, they make no sense to me, I can only describe them as weirdly conspiratorial and libertarian

[@karlshuler1011]

​@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine Did you see Waters' last shows. He was quite clear at the start of what the show was going to be. Also he was clear he knew people like me were there who didn't agree with everything he says and was fine with it. He also has been political all through his Floyd and solo career. John Cougar, I just don't get what he's thinking. I have never heard an artist talking to their audience like that. I've heard some funny things from the stage towards people. But anything negative was after someone lit off fireworks or threw something at the stage.

[@AndSan-n7q]

I heard about John's controlling ways 30 years ago from other musicians. They even had a nickname for him , which I can't repeat on google, as my post will be taken down.

[@AndSan-n7q]

PS, I saw randy Backman yesterday talking about the guitars he was auctioning of, to bad he didn't give a guitar to the guy who showed him the cord patterns to, you ain't seen nothing yet and taking care of business ,at the norwood hotel in winnipeg 52 years ago. PS, PS, copyright everything before your show, anybody, anything, but when your 14 years old you don't know things.

[@plazmarevenge2098]

Can't sing about little pink houses anymore because his fans have no hope of owning one.

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

Ooh nice one Plasma! ❤❤❤

[@DJBOOTS378]

👍👍

[@Christopher-jk9bj]

Go figure, his most successful years were 1983-1987 when Ronald Reagan was President

[@robertilardi6290]

Hilarious good one.

[@chrissmith7669]

When he was protesting policies and organizing farm aid.

[@poetsdreamsatc]

I feel Bruce Springsteen is the top hypocrite.

[@wordup897]

Yeah that was a huge disappointment, he was such a great writer and performer. Bono also became a huge globalist tool.

[@smb7647]

Neal Young is a major hypocrite

[@Piggy-Oink-Oink]

@@smb7647 it;s a damn shame about Neil Young. His whole career was about NOT selling out to The Corporations and Rulers of the world..and now-he is peddling his catalog of songs to the highest bidder making no apologies. Hey Neil...this Bud's for you.

[@smb7647]

@@Piggy-Oink-Oinksame with Howard Stern, they're all phoney

[@Piggy-Oink-Oink]

@@smb7647 Yep. Stern is so corrupt now.

[@treff9226]

The self proclaimed "little bastard" has always been a prickly dude, but leave that ultra cranky, joykiller attitude at home, fans are there to escape the tough realities of life for a few hours, and paying good money to do so! Any political grandstanding in this currently divided and hostile environment just ain't gonna fly! Great stuff, Michael, call out the absurd!

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

Thanx Treff! And I agree, his attitude towards fans is skewed brother! ❤❤❤

[@unclerog]

Thats John Cougar Menstruel Cramp for ya!!!!

[@treff9226]

Oh man, that's good! 😁😁😁​@@unclerog

[@dlakoba4459]

Jack and Diane is the most over rated song ever....damn it’s played every day on the radio...damn....

[@shipsahoy1793]

Seems like people usually don't make the connection that a lot of "those" people that acheived fame and fortune just happen to be assholes. Why do think it is said that you're better off not meeting those those "talents" you admire ? ..it's just a shame that those ass clowns taint the perception of famous people who actually really are decent human beings.

[@MJP3055]

These egotistical artists should never forget the fans that enriched them. Nobody wants to see politics at a show.

[@LarryJames-w9x]

Exactly!

[@chrissmith7669]

I’ve seen politics are most concerts I’ve been to by previous generations of artists. It’s nothing new and I’m all in on John’s fight

[@karleewabo]

@@chrissmith7669guess we know what side you butter your toast on

[@chrissmith7669]

@@karleewabo I’m an old got who listens to geezer rock and goes to see old geezers rock. Problem is most of them take a break from singing, playing, and running around and talk/preach to the audience while they catch their breath.

[@karleewabo]

@@chrissmith7669 would you feel the same way if it had been a conservative, say Jason Aldean, preaching against woke shyte, calling the audience c-suckers, and walking off? I went to a hundred concerts between the late 90s and 2010, never heard a single political speech given, not once. Thank God.PS, I love Mellencamp music, his liberal views and shove it down your throat opinion, not so much.

[@Afterburner2]

He should team up with Roger Waters so we only have one show to avoid instead of 2😂

[@garymartin1045]

Water is the Lunatic, That's in his head. Just ask all the former band members of Pink Floyd.

[@jayclarke6671]

I saw Waters in Madrid back in 2018 and it was the most boring concert I'd ever seen!

[@unclerog]

GOOOOD ONE!!!!!

[@mickb44]

oh yeah the reality roger speaks is too much for the simple mind

[@williamsherman1089]

​@@mickb44I hope your joking because only the simple minded would believe that

[@jimcullen2211]

I totally agree. I remember going to a Jefferson Starship concert back in 1984. They were promoting their political philosophy between songs. Their ramblings were tolerated for a few times. When they started telling us who to vote for, the crowd started to grumble. Instead of leaving it alone when it was clear we weren't there for a lecture, we were chastised for not being as enlightened as they were. That's when the boos started. Grace Slick and Mickey Thomas were shocked that we would boo their point of view. They were smart enough to shut down the politics after it started to get ugly but it killed the vibe for the rest of the show. You could tell that they were just blowing out the remaining songs and quickly ended the show. I don't care whose side you are on politically don't preach to me when I came to hear you perform. Yet these uber rich, narcissistic drug addicts want to sheep heard us to their world view. No thanks.

[@garymartin1045]

You have to sell your soul to the devil. It's obvious they are controlled by evil because The demonic action's prove it.

[@ticktock2383]

I would have demanded a refund.

[@Christopher-jk9bj]

whining and cry over the mighty Reagan, little did they know they would had 5 more years of him😂

[@dstrych9636]

Don Henley did something similar back when he struck out on his own promoting his End of the Innocence album. People were yelling, Shut up and sing!

[@wattage2007]

They're pretending they're just like the man on the street, except they have NO idea what the man on the street thinks. That goes for 99.9% of these pampered weirdos.

[@AllenPendleton]

He's just a typical lefty.

[@joycebrackbill-henderly8311]

Now, now. Don't throw everyone in the same category. 😢

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

Well he’s typical of a certain kind of left for sure Allen! Not everyone n there left agrees with him, just the Ivey League types with too much time in their hands!❤❤❤

[@markfrost2707]

yeah...talented

[@markfrost2707]

@@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine every person you listen to talking crap about going to college, went to an ivy league college.

[@MC-ht6lw]

Not all, but most ​@@markfrost2707

[@bigdaddy0614]

Guys like John and Bruce built their whole career on representing the blue collar worker. The problem is that they no longer understand their fan base anymore. They're out of touch with the very people that helped elevate them.

[@D-FensDogG]

Springsteen NEVER had a single job outside of music. Not one! There is no person on the planet who is less qualified to represent "the working class stiff" than Bruce Springsteen! He thought because his dad had been a bus driver that meant he understood "the working man". What a fool!

[@saint.vitus.7775]

So True.

[@mattpobursky850]

They never really represented blue collar workers, they milked them.

[@dennisjump8655]

@@D-FensDogG Not to mention, he seems to really HATE marriage and family

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

Oh so well said Michael! I concur! They’ve been multimillionaires longer than they were ever working class brother! ❤❤❤❤

[@nigelwitgunn3406]

This is why it's rediculous to be a fan of anything these days, as these people forget which side their bread is buttered on. From humble beginnings yet, the vain do fall. You can sit down now Mr. Cougar.

[@michaelwills1926]

Pop bands were always an agenda delivery system, if anything the bloom is off the rose

[@timothyflyte9443]

What people don't realize is both Bruce & Cougar both sold out to become famous. With millions of dollars to promote their " talent " , people bought into them ( counting me ) , but as they go on and on , they become part of the machine that they sold out to. Now they have to pay the piper . I look back on their songs and I can see clearly now lol.

[@patrickwalsh3655]

Interesting take, yeah.

[@williammcclintic1263]

Hypocrite for sure. Makes me sick. People pay good money to see this guy play music and he goes and disrespects them. He needs to retire and talk politics with his cronies at the rest home.

[@gimmesometruth2003]

You can vote with your pocketbook. Spend your hard earned money elsewhere. Sad that the industry has fallen to this crap.

[@devans873]

my pocketbook is a lot fuller because jerks like him and waters

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

I always do Gimme! Every single time! You want MY money, ya gotta EARN it! ❤❤❤

[@lysanderofsparta3708]

A lot of the people I used to like when I was a kid in the 1980's have since disillusioned me.

[@DJBOOTS378]

👍👍

[@CraigDNelson]

1st off, NO ONE SUCKS on a chili dog, so there's that :)

[@CaptainGanja]

Yup. That line always cracked me up. Too funny! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@NightOwlUtopia]

Speak for yourself

[@RonnleWelch]

Probably suck on something else as well

[@leokimvideo]

I watched a documentary about John Mellencamp a few years ago. He seemed very highly strung, opinionated, and arrogant. Enjoyed to blame everyone else for things that didn't work out his way. Considering he's in his 70's just add the grumpy old man factor now. Sounds like someone to avoid like the plague.

[@MichaelSundberg]

Years ago I was at a Julian Lennon concert at Toads Place in New Haven CT and there were a bunch of people carrying on in the back making noise. Julian stopped singing and stopped the band and told them they were being fu*kin rude! It was so unexpected a bunch of us cheered for Julian. It was great. And yes it was a good concert.

[@martinbrenner6664]

Great Video Michael. I hate when musicians, actors and athletes bring their twisted politics to their performances. It makes me stop supporting them, they’re too crazy.✊🏻

[@joycebrackbill-henderly8311]

As if we don't hear enough about politics, right?!

[@martinbrenner6664]

Overkill with the politics in our culture.

[@j.c.follower6538]

Truth😊

[@mrabrasive51]

Don't forget to add Neil Young to this list!

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

Oh he’s on it just for his bullshit with Spotify MrAbrasive! Hypocrite! ❤❤❤

[@andrewwaldron3667]

It's the worst part of a show when the artist decides to give a lecture on world peace. It's even worse than the ten minute drum solo, or the dreaded "and this is from our new album" moment. Just play your hits ffs. I'm reminded of the legendary Bono story, where he stops performing and slowly claps his hands, saying " every time I clap my hands a child in Africa dies of starvation" A voice from the back shouts out " well stop f*****g clapping then'"

[@treff9226]

That Bono story.......what a comeback, "well then fucking stop clapping then." 😁 Mere mortals, humans, getting up on their soapbox is always a recipe for disaster, and yet celebrities and artists just keep doing it! They literally can't help themselves. It's the quiet leaders of society, who lead by example, that generate huge change. So Bono, Roger Waters, Mellencamp and many others, shut your pie holes and sing.

[@davidrapant6398]

Seems like there is always a voice of reason shouting truth from the crowd. 😂

[@southernrocker63]

Actually if you are a real fan you want to hear new music, not just the old hits.

[@DJBOOTS378]

Damn, I forgot all about those 10 minute drum solos why’d you have to remind me…LOL😵‍💫

[@DJBOOTS378]

@@southernrocker63 the last decent thing he put out was in the 90s

[@JamesBrown-js3lm]

Some of these people think their point of view should be the patent of virtuosity. Like Neil Young, Springsteen and others, Mellencamp has crossed the line. He’s screwed the pooch with his antics, it only adds to his irrelevance.

[@Joe-d7m6k]

Add Don Henley to that list.

[@MrMgakaf]

​@@Joe-d7m6k I agree ...but don't leave out kid rock and ted Nugent and so on...or you are also a hypocrite...I don't need to hear any of their world views left or right

[@jvblhc]

You know who was great at performing and enjoyed pleasing his fans? Elvis. He LOVED his audience and made sure everybody had a good time. He played all the right songs, talked to the audience, cracked jokes, and at the end of the show, EVERVYBODY had a great time. Some of the artists today (the ones you just mentioned) should think about being more like Elvis (God rest his soul) and less like annoying idiots.

[@brinsonharris9816]

Elvis was asked political questions many times in his career, but his answer was always to say he was entertainer and it wasn’t his place to comment. Denzel Washington does the same thing. Smart guy, great actor, not interested in pontificating. Michael Jordan keeps his politics to himself “because Republicans buy basketball shoes too.”

[@piscesempress1978]

My mom seen Elvis 2 times in the 70s she said it was the best concerts ever!! and she seen ALOT. He was amazing from what she told me and you are right.. People had a great time, I only wish it was like that again. Ugh!

[@lysanderofsparta3708]

@@brinsonharris9816 Elvis was an unapologetic Nixon supporter.

[@brinsonharris9816]

@@lysanderofsparta3708 Based on the picture, sure. What quotes can you find where he talks about politics in general and Nixon in particular? You can find other people commenting that, but Elvis himself never used a performance to praise Nixon.

[@bondpit8750]

@@brinsonharris9816True

[@jeffmckee1825]

Saw him in 1994 on the Dance Naked Tour. Was not impressed - he barely played for an hour. A former co-worker is a volunteer usher at local venues and has ushered at a couple of his shows. Warnings precede his arrival - no house lights (not even ones to see seat numbers) once he's ready to come on stage , all beverage bottles from the concession stand have to have caps removed , and a set number of rows down front cannot have empty seats. For the latter , ushers or other staffers have to fill them until the ticket holder arrives. He also requires an enclosed tunnel between the venue and his RV so that he is not seen. And yes , he preaches at the shows and if he is irked by something , he throws a tantrum and may walk off and the show ends. The entire staff and volunteer ushers are on eggshells. Not good!

[@unclerog]

Damnnnn WHAT an Asshole...Yuppp...John Cougar Menstruel Cramp is obviously a Big Asss Peenal Snausage!!!!

[@CutiePie-hh3gg]

Love the album Dance Naked

[@Imsteppenwolf]

Exactly. In John Lennon's appearance on Tom Snyder's show, he talks about that. He says that the fact that people buy their records doesn't give the artist the right to become their mentor or to try to shape their thinking...

[@ShawnShipstad]

I used to work for a concert promoter in Minneapolis. We always made money, when we had the opportunity to buy his shows. In addition, I worked as a union stagehand, also working on his shows-including a private corprate event (Best Buy). He always sold tickets and was easy to work with. The lat time we worked with him was about 2003 in an arena in St.Paul, MN- since he has played in theatres-very expensive tickets-300.00 +. I do not get why he has turned into a problem artist. This is hurting people that pay good money to see him. Well-word travels fast. You are about the third or fourth person that has repotred this info. Thank you- I love your channel. God bless.

[@ColdPotato]

I remember Sammy Hagar talking about John. I think he asked John what's wrong in general. 'Everything'. What's good? 'Nothing'. Definitely a glass is half empty dude.

[@dranderson6071]

Loved Johns music from way back when the cool kids called him aSpringsteen wannabe. He always seemed cool in interviews. Then he just changed. Now he believes women shouldn’t have the right to carry and defend against rape. He now supports the Democrat party. He’s just plain lost his mind. Sadly as I still live his music and the cool younger John. The old John breaks my heart

[@HavocMaster]

My niece lives in Bloomington Indiana she saw John in a parking lot getting into his car and yelled out hey Johnny Cougar. He turned around and screamed MY NAME IS MELENCAMP!

[@DJBOOTS378]

No way man!!😛

[@khunopie9159]

Methinks JCM stepped on a rusty nail and contracted TDS... all downhill from a TDS diagnosis...

[@johncrace911]

I never cared for that guy or his music. Sorry

[@dranderson6071]

Irrelevant. Yet here you are. Its creepy

[@schnarfschnarf5886]

​@@dranderson6071 he likes the KZbinr? Any more brain busters ?

[@dranderson6071]

@@schnarfschnarf5886 ??????

[@jamesgalloway7453]

His music sucks on chili dogs outside the Tasty Freeze.

[@dranderson6071]

@@jamesgalloway7453 That’s brilliant lol

[@CuteLesbo69]

I used to be a big fan of his, but the anti American stuff is just beyond what I will deal with.

[@deborahshelley4218]

this goes for anybody here

[@chrissmith7669]

It’s not anti America. He’s for making America great but not in the way MAGA supporters believe

[@kylemoran4343]

The last concert the wife and I went to recently, was "Willie and Family". Great concert Willie had his son Micha and his usual band. That 91 year old man sang his heart out, & played guitar non stop ! NO talking except to "thank" the audience. NOT one single word about politics, farmers, the IRS. lol None of that nonsense ! Never Paid to see, Springsteen, Mellen-head, Waters-drip Bonehead Bono. Hell many moons ago I stopped going to Buffet concerts, because he started soap-boxing. Ain't NOBODY GOT TIME FOR THAT ! Good one Michael

[@piscesempress1978]

Willie is a Legend!! Id love to see him one more time!

[@lysanderofsparta3708]

I remember how hysterical liberals got when it was revealed that Moe Tucker of the Velvet Underground disliked the Obama administration and was a Tea Party supporter.

[@jimf4492]

Well, we all turn into grumpy old men. Some of us get grumpier than others do. Now, get off my lawn...

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

I would Jim, but I’m too busy screaming at clouds! 😉👌❤

[@whathahk]

LOL

[@Piggy-Oink-Oink]

It;s true.. here are some really Grumpy other music makers-- Don Henley Very Grumpy, Neil Young Ultra Grumpy, Bob Dylan..well he;ls been grumpy since 1966 lol

[@johnwelsh2769]

@@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine You kids shut up! I'm trying to watch TV!

[@vicvega3614]

​@@Piggy-Oink-Oinkand hasnt Bob been on heroin since 64? You'd think that would mellow him out. A lot of those guys never kick, they just move to safer prescriptions

[@pamjarrett-s9s]

I’m so glad I didn’t spend the money to see him. I did see him in the 80s and he was amazing. We aren’t drunk! We may have a couple drinks, but we go to concerts to have a great time, sing the songs with the artist and don’t spend hundreds of dollars to sit still and not sing out loud. WTF is wrong with him now??

[@rclamb04]

I’m glad you addressed this, if you recall I mentioned this before. These musicians, actors, sports figures for some reason think we give a damned about their politics, no we listen to music, watch movies, TV, and sports to forget about politics and crap going on in the world. My songs are about happiness life but not my political views

[@markhernden9472]

Clearly, he is suffering from OFS (Old Fart Syndrome). If you or a loved one is dealing with OFS, help is available. In the meantime, Get Off My Lawn!!

[@saint.vitus.7775]

And likely a severe case of TDS (Trump Derangement Syndrome).

[@donwade-di8ny]

I'm an old fart and I don't act like him! Someday you'll be an old fart... hopefully😮

[@markhernden9472]

@@donwade-di8ny Lol. I'm an old fart too Don. Looks like we've both managed to avoid OFS. For now anyway.

[@johnpierce2095]

they need to keep their poltics out of shows and just play their songs,

[@bruceanderson2103]

This is too bad. I was a huge Mellencamp fan ( back in the '80's). I saw him during the "Scarecrow" tour and the "Lonesome Jubaliee " tour, both of those are in my top ten concerts of all time. For John to be even more crabby in his later years is just sad.

[@Lengsel7]

He's not playing "Thee-ah-tuhs" because he's such a great "Ah-teeste"... It's because he can sell 2000 tickets, and not 12,000-20,000. If he could play arenas he'd do it in a heartbeat.

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

LOL Lengsel! Daaahling, you speak Mellencamp absolutely maaahvalous!😉👌❤

[@stubarnum7344]

What is he doing differently than a concert to make it theater? People are not there because they purchased his political manifesto. They are there to hear him play songs. I gues he has forgotten who has paid overpaid him all these years...the fans.

[@HotRod12667]

He preaches his political views.

[@sly2392]

WELL SAID. these reasons are exactly why their hats no longer fit their big heads anymore.

[@drytool]

I saw Yes 4 times. Different lineup each time, stellar virtuosity each time, no political speech each time, and 3 to 4 hours of music each time. Fantastic. Rush was the same.

[@jayha7071]

Didn't even know the guy was still around

[@JamieBeets]

I saw Mellencamp last week in Chattanooga. Great show! He sounded great and there was nothing political. I've seen him 5 times now and there's never been anything political, which is good because I hate his political views. His interviews are one thing, but his shows are really about the music and he doesn't always talk a lot other than a couple of pre scripted stories.. But, let's be honest, the guy has a reputation for being a prick. He's usually cool to his fans though. The incident a few weeks ago where he walked off stage was a very bad look. He has to be better than that. I've just recently found your channel. I like what I've seen so far.

[@thruthefirepubl]

The best thing one can do as a singer/songwriter is to let the lyrics convey the message and use those wonderful musicians to punctuate the lyrics with their instruments. If they want to get political then they can get into politics. SMH

[@FrankFloyd-rh1bd]

100% correct!

[@glennweaver3014]

Agree 100% Michael. These "Stars" that you mentioned have all been consumed by their own egos. I wouldn't pay ten cents to see any of them.

[@joeluebbers5474]

Great video and commentary Michael. You are level-headed and down to earth, unlike these artists who started out singing bout the common folk, the farmer, and the under-privileged. No sir, it’s pass the grey poupon you dirty, garden, tilling cork-sooker.

[@scallywag325]

I wouldn't walk across the street to see him play for free....and if they had free beer!

[@joemartucci4786]

Wow add this idiot to our lists of musicians who need to shut the f@#k up. These hypocrites make a ton of money off hard working people in a country where they're aloud to make this kind of money.....love the videos my friend but sick to death of these elite assholes....

[@poetsdreamsatc]

Agreed!

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

I hear you Joe! And I’ve just got started calling them out for their BS! ❤❤❤

[@treff9226]

Well said, it f 'n staggers the mind to see this kind of lack of awareness, this is what happens when extremely successful celebrities start listening too closely to all the adulation and praise that comes their way, and it doesn't help that they're surrounded by "yes" people who won't ever tell them things they don't want to hear, things like: "they don't make a hat size big enough for your head." I'm a fan of Mellencamps music, have most of his stuff, but it's gonna be hard to pull it now, after this shitty debacle. We gotta make sure, as fans, that we call these artists out on crap like this, hit them in the wallet and stop going to shows!

[@75YBA]

You’re a goosestepper.

[@vicvega3614]

​@@75YBAyea well you're a moosejumper

[@unabrazoatodoslosbuenos]

Dang Michael. I really appreciate the honesty. I think you said what everybody needed to hear. 👏👏

[@chickmcgee1000]

I go to a concert to listen to an artist and his work. Growing up in the 60s and 70s you were used to an artist stating some opinion about their viewpoints and what was going on in the world. As I’ve grown into a more mature and much wiser man, I can look back and see that a good bit that I heard even in those days Were the views of someone who didn’t know much about both sides of an issue. And in today’s environment, I sure as hell don’t want to be lectured to buy a millionaire artist.

[@spaceengineer1452]

When asked why Ryan would loathe him so much, Mellencamp replied, "I think it's because I'm a child. I throw fits, I gripe, I complain. I'm moody. Every bad thing that a fella can be, that's me."

[@luvbasses5487]

Bono… same too.

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

Exactly LuvBsses! Good to hear from ya brother! ❤❤❤

[@luvbasses5487]

I’m glad you brought this subject up Mike. As you’ve mentioned Roger Waters - I’ve been watching a current version of Sheep lately from Argentina. The musical factor of this - is just wonderful! Joey Warnoker (drums) and Gus Seyfert (bass) are truly incredible to watch and hear, Mike. You’d LUV them too I’m sure! But during the end of the tune (the incredible fanfare, swirling Gilmour guitar part) Roger seems to want to remind us to “resist” many things via his Jumbotron screen. One of them is: resist CAPITALISM. Really, Rog? So…I ask you this: is this then a FREE concert by any stretch of the imagination? Likely, NOT. He’s just another big-mouthed hypocrite. These would-be Rock Stars are no different than politicians today. They come onstage, read from a teleprompter, say what they THINK is important, then turn their back to run offstage without any hearing criticisms from the other side. It’s all a one-way affair for them and fk that, I say!

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

@@luvbasses5487 You know these anticapitalist Rock stars all seem VERY comfortable with THEIR capital LB! Hmmm…..

[@luvbasses5487]

Mike…they’re all so full of sht that their eyes are brown.

[@HotRod12667]

Bono is a card-carrying member of the elitist WEF.

[@EricBinford]

I was born near his hometown, and have seen him a couple times. Each time worse than the one before. He has become an a-hole, and doesn't give 2 s**ts about his fans unless they are part of the group think. It's sad, I'm still part of a small-town, he has become a jerk.

[@jamescon55]

Well stated.... Loved his music in the 80s and all but yeah...His insane sense of self entitlement over the last couple decades really is just....😬 And yeah! WHO DOES, wanna spend good $$$ on "theater tickets, and have to endure HIS 20 minutes of old black n white collage film footage? 😶 SUCH the GENIUS you ARE, John!...🙄😮‍💨SMH....

[@williamlangan5902]

I remember John Melancamp (or however you spell it) say when people were complaining about the ticket prices to his show (or should I say “theatre”) “Can’t afford it? Don’t come.” At least then he was being honest and this was in the 1990’s. I knew he had a political agenda back then because he was asked some questions. “I want to see this guy after the show!” J Melancamp “What a tough guy you are!” M Noland Your response had me laughing so hard, Mike! That’s why I’m proud to be a part of the tribe!

[@ChadGlassify]

This is exactly why I quit going to Roger Waters shows. And he used to be my A#1 hero for decades.

[@Lasermanprint]

I loved Miami at the start of his Career as Johnny Cougar and everything he did up to maybe 1990.

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

I like a couple of his 90s albums as well Laserman! But not real deep after that brother! ❤❤❤

[@jonrhythm3686]

I'd like to suggest an equation I've been working on to try to explain certain behaviors in people: Too much money + Too much popularity + Too much time = Cuckoo for cocoa puffs.

[@fazole]

Too many drugs, too many exwives, too much debt.

[@cupton01]

Absolutely agree!!

[@VIDSTORAGE]

He got into the uppity self righteous Virtue Signaling in the latter 80s ..That was when I said good bye to you Johnny Melon and he has been the same ever since .

[@DJBOOTS378]

Same here man👍

[@jimc1586]

I don’t want religion or politics mixed with entertainment that I pay for.

[@JT_O4]

I saw the John Mellencamp show, twice. The 30-minute Turner Classic Movie presentation tried the patience of many in the audience. Overall, the shows were great. John was cranky at the first concert. He stopped the song, Jack and Diane, to give the audience a class on song writing and mentioned if anyone was there to get drunk they should just go home. For the second concert there was no cranky stuff, but the TCM bit was still there and the audience was confused by it. The artwork for sale at his concert is even more confusing. My take away: I think John is confused by his own musical legacy. It is very apparent that he wants to known as John Mellencamp, the Artist…but, everyone just wants Johnny Cougar.

[@JamieBeets]

Oh how I hated the movie scenes at the beginning. That was so hard to sit through. The stopping during Jack and Diane was a scripted part on the first leg of the tour. He came off as an old curmudgeon, but it was scripted. The show I saw last week was great. No politics, just good music. He was probably having a good day. 🤣

[@johnbrowne2170]

The crowd should have shouted "Trump, Trump, Trump." See if he likes it when they get political. He only had 3 good songs for heaven's sake.

[@wordup897]

Only 3 good songs? He had 3 great albums plus a few more good ones.

[@johnbrowne2170]

@@wordup897 I'm obviously not a fan. He's certainly no interest to me or anyone else now it seems.

[@dranderson6071]

@@johnbrowne2170Why are you here if you’re not a fan? That answer is obvious. Best wishes

[@From-North-Jersey]

@@wordup897 Not if you live within 2 states of an ocean he didn't

[@johnbrowne2170]

@@dranderson6071 I'm here to stand up for the paying customers who want songs not a political speech.

[@kwf484]

They think their voices should be louder than yours

[@AugustLeeFrisk]

Sounds like the audience made it " hurt so good".

[@rawking5150]

Dude I absolutely enjoyed your rant !!! Thank you for for speaking out on these half witted stars who think they are gods . Johnny's attitude is very disappointing.

[@m.rivers9201]

Great Video, Great point! Thank you.

[@robertkartechner5850]

When I go to a concert I don't want to hear about your home life, your problems or your politics. I want to hear your music. That's all. The ticket prices today are outrageous to say the least so give us music . . . only your music please.

[@Kreln1221]

*You can lump Nugent in with Mellencamp, Waters, Springsteen, and Lennon as far as unfortunately mixing their politics with their music at concerts...* 😒

[@canadianstudmuffin]

I was going to send the article I read about this to you, but glad you saw it already. I was a big fan of John's music in the 80s and early 90s just like you, and then his music got boring. I do not like the guy at all.

[@piscesempress1978]

Agreed. I do like him a performer but I bet as a human he isnt very nice. He comes across really well kind of like an A hole lol

[@tonyolivieri3345]

Two thumbs way up Michael Noland! Lets perhaps keep in mind that up until now it seems that musicians who are " Liberal " are spewing their Political views even agenda's at their performances. Such nonsense actually polarizes their fans, and may even effect their bottom-line!

[@frannyp46]

Time to send back the baby rattles that Mick Ronson gave him for Jack and Diane.

[@Michael-nf1ej]

Screw these old dinosaurs. PERIOD. Rock and roll is NOT about decorum! Quit paying them BIG bucks.

[@mayday802]

The melt-down tirades along with outing the "live" lip-synching is getting a lot of coverage - not good press and not a good look for the big name acts. Going to shows is expensive and I certainly do not want to be preached at or watch a singer lip-synch or musicians pretend to play for the price of admission. Freewill for those who do pay to play. Perhaps it's all a symptom of an industry that is failing because it no longer focuses on the artform - just fulfilling blood contracts and money.

[@michaelohara2161]

I agree whole heartedly. It’s a trick for old vocalist that can’t sing like they use to. They talk too much. Every time Streisand’s high notes came up, in her come back, She started talking about old times. Stop preaching your woke crap.

[@mikescully6972]

What’s ironic about these performers is they probably trace their political preaching from Bob Dylan, but Bob is so respectful to all different views from all different people and understands why people are passionate about what ever, they’d all be wise to take a page their hero’s playbook!

[@locker1325]

You said it. Maniacs. I wanna pay hundreds of dollars to hear Jonny cougar lecture me. I wonder if I get college credits.

[@kc0lif]

I'll listen to his music at home i won't watch him throw a tantrum.

[@chrischronister-qx5mc]

So true! Does anyone have any appreciation and respect anymore?

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

Not many from Hollywood Chris! Megan indeed!❤❤❤

[@lynnwilson4205]

Think he may have seriously hurt his meager crawling along career. I wouldn’t go to see his CONCERT if it was free.

[@elementrypenguin3116]

The Tribal Chief does it again!!!

[@antoniorivera2394]

I was one of the persons who booed him off stage in Boulder… 1982… 😂😂😂😂

[@darrendavis4731]

These stars think we love every word out of their mouths. We dont. We love their old songs.

[@NetWit20]

Reminds me of that scene in Sling Blade where Doyle invites his friends to jam and then kicks them out of the house screaming obscenities.

[@jamescon55]

BAWAHAHA rotflmao 😆🤣😭....... YEP👍..... Exactly.......LOL 😎🤘🔥🤘

[@jamescon55]

"Maaaannn.....We NEED "GIGS"!"..... JUST GET da huck OUTTA HERE !!!!!!!!!!!! 🤣😭🤣😭🤣

[@gregoryhodge9452]

My Homeboy is finished, he's canceled himself. 😢

[@barrymccreary9565]

Your right you can talk to the audience about things but dont use their time to campaign your ideas

[@jonvanhouten8369]

Thank you, loved your rant, completely agree.

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

Thanx Jon, I appreciate it brother! ❤❤❤

[@mariomunari3186]

you are so right...I've seen John Mellencamp maybe around 50 times trough the years....and he turn so political..that I can't stand it anymore....Elvis always said....I'm an entertainer....and I keep my political view for myself....he walk the king's road

[@poetsdreamsatc]

Don’t worry Mellencamp I have zero desire to see you live or buy any of your records. He was just meh imo.

[@dranderson6071]

So irrelevant to this. Why are you here?

[@kevingamble8861]

If someone is a Mellencamp fan, they should consider the possibility of a politcal rant from him. People need to pay attention to his past behaviors and assess whether they want to buy tickets to a show which might get political. I saw CSNY a few years ago, fully knowing what to expect from them. They got booed for showing dead American soldiers during the Iraq war on video but they didn't preach to or chide the audience. They just continued to play. It turned out to be a good show. That's how mature artists handle it.

[@robertpalmer3705]

All my heroes turned out to be bad guys.

[@realmarixstone]

Great video Michael. Fans only pay to see these artists, to hear their music and be entertained. And to get away from politics or whatever is going on in the world that day. And if they want to become a political advocate, then they should do a town hall or theater circuit and say that this is not a musical performance. And then, let’s see how nobody shows up and pays to see that.

[@tomhenninger4153]

Well said Michael!

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

Thanx Tom! ❤❤❤ 0:00

[@knifelyfe6565]

Let me hip you to this:John is a huge fan and pushed this guy.Start off with: James McMurtry "Rachel's Song" and "No More Buffalo". HAPPY LISTENING!

[@DJBOOTS378]

Nothing more and I gave up on Mellencamp couple decades ago

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

Yeah me too unfortunately DJ! ❤❤❤

[@banthafodder1408]

Loved the rant ! Spot on😂

[@Hitchhiker23997]

Well said. Why do these "entertainers" think we care about their political views. Most of them don't even write their own songs anyway.. 😐✌️🍻

[@TexLogan-du2yi]

I couldn't agree more Michael.

[@drmusic3641]

He was once and angry young man. Now he's an angry old man. I believe I stated my experience with him live back in 1982. He handled the whole situation badly and after years of performing. He should know how to handle it better.