Mellencamp vs. Seger vs. Springsteen

Martykl-I'm a fan of Joe Jackson, but never bought into the Elvis Costello hype. Squeezing out Sparks is the only Graham Parker recording I own. From what I can recall(no turntable for many years) it's a great album.

Dayglow - we just disagree - especially in regard to your statement of when they did their best work. Of course my mind set was "most prolific", not limited to just when you "were growing up". I think the difference is also a matter of musical tastes.

On a side note, Seger was rumored to have recorded, written or, practiced in a small studio on Ford Road in Canton Michigan. I wonder if this actually happened?

Might be Pearl studio? I think Ted Nugent recorded Fred Bear there.

JMHO: I don't think Seger or Mellencamp are in the same league as Springsteen.
Not saying Seger and Mellencamp are total lightweights, they're not. But Springsteen is a notch above these guys.
YMMV