John Mellencamp Appears & Performs On “Late Night With Seth Meyers (Watch Now)
Watch John Mellencamp participate in an interview and performance on “Late Night With Seth Meyers.”
Photo: John Mellencamp and Martina McBride [NBC]
Update: Appearing in support of his “Sad Clowns and Hillbillies,” John Mellencamp was an interview and musical guest on Wednesday’s “Late Night With Seth Meyers.”
His interview included discussions about Donald Trump and Bob Dylan’s influence on the decision to sell his paintings.
He performed “Grandview” with Martina McBride on the broadcast. He also performed a rendition of the classic “Jack And Diane” for the “Late Night” website.
Key videos and photos from the taping follow:
LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS — Episode 518 — Pictured: (l-r) Singer John Mellencamp during an interview with host Seth Meyers on April 26, 2017 — (Photo by: Lloyd Bishop/NBC)LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS — Episode 518 — Pictured: (l-r) Singer John Mellencamp during an interview with host Seth Meyers on April 26, 2017 — (Photo by: Lloyd Bishop/NBC)LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS — Episode 518 — Pictured: (l-r) Musical guest John Mellencamp performs with Martina McBride on April 26, 2017 — (Photo by: Lloyd Bishop/NBC)LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS — Episode 518 — Pictured: Musical guest John Mellencamp performs on April 26, 2017 — (Photo by: Lloyd Bishop/NBC)LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS — Episode 518 — Pictured: Musical guest John Mellencamp performs on April 26, 2017 — (Photo by: Lloyd Bishop/NBC)LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS — Episode 518 — Pictured: (l-r) Actor James Spader during an interview with host Seth Meyers on April 26, 2017 — (Photo by: Lloyd Bishop/NBC)
LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS — Episode 518 — Pictured: (l-r) Actor James Spader during an interview with host Seth Meyers on April 26, 2017 — (Photo by: Lloyd Bishop/NBC)
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John Mellencamp’s new album “Sad Clowns and Hillbillies” arrives this Friday.
To support and celebrate the eagerly anticipated release, the industry veteran appears extensively on Wednesday’s “Late Night With Seth Meyers.”
Mellencamp first participates in an interview with host Seth Meyers.
Later, he takes the stage for a performance.
His performance is not a solo endeavor. In addition to his band, Mellencamp is accompanied by Martina McBride. The country star is featured on Mellencamp’s song “Grandview.”
Taped earlier Wednesday, the episode also features James Spader.
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