A prolific painter, John Mellencamp employs dramatic lighting in his performance that reflects some of that work. Mellencamp performed at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts on the campus of Missouri State University on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. (Photo by Jym Wilson)

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Legendary singer-songwriter John Mellencamp performed in concert at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts on the campus of Missouri State University Tuesday, April 9, 2024.

John Mellencamp takes the stage with his band at Juanita K. Hammons Hall. (Photo by Jym Wilson)
John Mellencamp encourages the audience at Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts to sing along. (Photo by Jym Wilson)
Nearly fifty years into his career, John Mellencamp’s hair still reflects his small-town punk roots. (Photo by Jym Wilson)
John Mellencamp waves to fans in the upper seats at Juanita K. Hammons Hall. (Photo by Jym Wilson)
John Mellencamp takes a drag between songs. (Photo by Jym Wilson)
John Mellencamp took a solo turn at Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, accompanying himself on acoustic guitar, to perform a song decrying the plight of the homeless in America., “The Eyes of Portland.” He spoke passionately about the crisis before singing. (Photo by Jym Wilson)
With a voice made rough by thousands of concerts and millions of cigarettes, John Mellencamp remains a soulful singer. (Photo by Jym Wilson)



Jym Wilson

Jym Wilson is a veteran photojournalist who has covered a multitude of topics throughout his career. He’s a Vermont native who began his career at the Burlington (VT) Free Press. He worked as a photo editor at USA Today for 18 years, specializing in entertainment coverage. His work has appeared in the Springfield Daily Citizen since the day of its launch in 2022.
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