The musician has five children with three of his wives Priscilla Esterline, Victoria Granucci, and Elaine Irwin.

Over a decade later, Mellencamp and Esterline filed for divorce in 1981.

According toGlamour Path, Esterline was given custody of Michelle and raised her as a single mother.

John Mellencamp performing on stage

Mellencamp went on to marry for a second time after walking down the aisle with Victoria Granucci.

They married that same year and had two daughters together, Teddi and Justice.

John Mellencamp performing on stage