Tragic Details About John Mellencamp

John Mellencamp sings songs about difficult relationships and the challenges of small-town life, and he has had plenty of experience with both. In fact, despite his decades of success in the music industry, Mellencamp has had quite a tragic life. The singer was born with spina bifida, which was thankfully taken care of right after his birth thanks to a then-new procedure. And before he found fame, he became a father himself at 18 years old. He’s also spoken at length about how difficult his relationships have been and still are today. Let’s take a look at some tragic details about John Mellencamp. #JohnMellancamp #Music #Tragic Severe spinal deformity | 0:00 A small, hate-filled town | 1:03 Teenage dad | 2:18 A hard guy to love | 3:18 Near-fatal pregnancy complications | 4:35 A heart attack at 42 | 5:30 The Chestnut Street Incident Incident | 6:47 Blood on the Scarecrow | 7:56 Close friend’s sudden death | 9:22 Troublemaking sons | 10:29