John Mellencamp, despite calling his 1985 hit "R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A." "stupid and silly," will perform it on his first tour of biggest hits in years.

John Mellencamp revealed on "Real Time With Bill Maher" that he disliked his 1985 hit "R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A.," calling it "f---ing stupid and silly," and initially refused to include it on his album *Scarecrow* due to its lack of thematic fit. After a label executive heard the song and pushed for its inclusion, Mellencamp reluctantly agreed following a tense negotiation. Despite his personal reservations, the track will be performed on his upcoming "Dancing Words" tour, starting July 10 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and ending August 12 in Mountain View, California, marking the first time he will play his biggest hits together in years.