John Mellencamp unveils November arena dates
BySep 29, 2002 10:00 PM
John Mellencamp, who recently wrapped up an extensive summer concert run with his annual Farm Aid appearance, has lined up a November tour of the Midwestern arena circuit.
John Mellencamp, who recently wrapped up an extensive summer concert run with his annual Farm Aid appearance, has lined up a November tour of the Midwestern arena circuit.
The singer-songwriter is also scheduled to perform at two benefit shows in memory of Timothy White, the Billboard magazine editor who died of a heart attack in June. The shows are set for Oct. 7 at Boston’s FleetCenter (Sheryl Crow, Don Henley, Sting, James Taylor and Billy Joel are also on the bill) and Oct. 8 at New York’s Madison Square Garden (with Crow, Henley, Sting, Jimmy Buffett and Brian Wilson). Proceeds will benefit White’s widow, Judy, and twin 10-year-old sons.
Mellencamp continues to support his October 2001 release, “Cuttin’ Heads,” which has been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America for shipping more than 500,000 copies in the U.S.
The Indiana native’s 2001 tour grossed $13.2 million and ranked at No. 29 on Pollstar’s year-end list.
Mellencamp was nominated for a Grammy in this year’s Best Male Vocal Performance category, for the “Cuttin’ Heads” single “Peaceful World,” but was beat out by Lenny Kravitz.