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By: Emma Summers. John Mellencamp. Childhood. John was born on October 7 , 1951 John was born in Seymour , Indiana He had Spina Bifida He went to Seymour High school He went to Vincennes University. Family. He had 3 wives His mom was named Marilyn His dad was named Richard
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By: Emma Summers John Mellencamp
Childhood • John was born on October 7 , 1951 • John was born in Seymour , Indiana • He had Spina Bifida • He went to Seymour High school • He went to Vincennes University
Family • Hehad 3 wives • His mom was named Marilyn • His dad was named Richard • His first wife was named Priscilla • His second wife was named Vicky • His third wife was named Elaine
How he became famous • He got with a producer named Tony DeFries • He wrote Jack and Diane , Scarecrow , Small Town , and Uh-Hu
Awards and Accomplishments • Heart Attack and survived in 1994 • Made his first song in 1975 • Performed in his first band when he was 18
What he is Doing Now • Has many grandchildren • Performs in concerts • Married to Elaine Irwin Mellencamp • Has many adoring fans