Initially, John Mellencamp worked as a telephone installer, however, he later moved to New York, where he met Tony DeFries – he was the first person who recognized Mellencamp’s talent. In 1972 he attended Vincennes University, but started drinking and taking drugs, but somehow managed to graduate, after which he apparently gave up drugs/alcohol and embarked on his musical journey. His sources of inspiration were Bob Dylan, Woody Guthrie, James Brown, and The Rolling Stones. Richard Mellencamp wanted his son to be proficient in both the academic and sports areas, however, John was more interested in music and never met his father’s expectations.Īt the age of 14, Mellencamp created a band called Crepe Soul, and later played in various other groups such as Trash, Snakepit Banana Barn, and the Mason Brothers. He, along with his two brothers and sisters, grew up in a very strict environment. During his infancy, John went through spina bifida surgery. John Mellencamp was born on 7 October 1951, in Seymour, Indiana USA, to Richard and Marilyn Mellencamp his father was the vice president of Robert Electric. Since then, the Farm Aid concerts have become a yearly event, so raising more than $57 million. For this purpose, a concert was held in 1985 at Champaign, Illinois. Its objective was to highlight the problems of the farmers and to raise money for them. He became famous during the 1980s, in 1982 had launched ten hit singles, some entitled “Hurt So Good,” “Jack and Diane,” “Crumblin’ Down,” “Cherry Bomb,” and “Pink House,” etc. Mellencamp is best known for his heartland rock style focusing on traditional instruments. John Mellencamp is a singer, songwriter, and actor he belongs to German lineage. After her divorce, Victoria moved to South Carolina, but despite their separation, Granucci and Mellencamp have remained on friendly terms. However, the couple divorced in 1989, apparently the reason was Mellencamp’s infidelity. In 1985 the couple welcomed their second child Justice Mellencamp, after which Victoria took up the responsibility of raising the two kids while John was busy with his tours.
In 1981 Mellencamp divorced Esterline after which he married Victoria, and on 1 July 1981, Granucci gave birth to their daughter named Teddi Jo Mellencamp.
The couple instantly clicked and started dating. He first saw Granucci’s picture at a friend’s house and insisted on meeting her. Personal life, Ex-Husband John Mellencampīefore meeting Victoria, John Mellencamp was married to Priscilla Esterline. However, what made Victoria truly famous was her and John Mellencamp’s appearance in the “Jack and Diane” video. Some of the projects Granucci appeared in are “Happy Days,” “Chips,” “Fantasy Island,” “Charlie’s Angels,” “Love Boat,” and “Grease,” etc. She participated in various shows and movies.
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