2007-11-14 12:53:23 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Celebrities
He figured being saddled with that name the guy deserved something good.
2007-11-14 12:56:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because God's last name is Mellencamp.
2007-11-14 13:02:49 · answer #2 · answered by JeffG 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God didn't. Some A&R and millions of people who like crappy music let him have success in life. Not that I care, cause I only listen to real music.
2007-11-14 13:18:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
God felt bad that he had to change his name to John Cougar and said "what a sacrifice you have made, my son, to be labeled with a stupid name. I will redeem your mistake and make you famous in spite of your ridiculous name"
2007-11-14 12:58:03 · answer #4 · answered by Tiger by the Tail 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have absolutely no clue but thank you for the smile hahaha. Theres a qoute i hear quite often that you might relate to. "the Lord works in mysterious ways." good question, regardless
2007-11-14 12:56:57 · answer #5 · answered by americanwerewolfinabsentia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To punish the people who buy his music by making them as mediocre as he is.
2007-11-14 13:01:21 · answer #6 · answered by ToolManJobber 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋