His versatility, combined with his effortless melodic skills, dynamic charisma, and flamboyant stage shows made him the most popular recording artist of the '70s. Unlike many pop stars, John was able to sustain his popularity, charting a Top 40 single every single year from 1970 to 1996. ...
but a symbolic résumé of his long career can be gleaned from the artwork on the walls. Framed Alpha Band posters from the late ’70s represent his (mostly abandoned) career as a recording artist. A painting by John Mellencamp is a tip-off to his subsequent...