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.