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ELAINE MELLENCAMP AND JOHN MELLENCAMP CALL IT QUITS AFTER 20 YEARS OF MARRIAGE

Posted by Adam

Friday December 31, 2010

John MellencampJOHN Mellencamp is getting divorced, according to the Associated Press.

The 59-year-old announced Thursday that he and his model wife Elaine Irwin are splitting after 20 years of marriage.

Publicist Bob Merlis declined to say if the couple had filed for divorce.

Merlis says the Mellencamps “are proud of their 20 years together and are very happy with their accomplishments both as parents and as a family.”

Merlis says John and Elaine will continue to raise their two children in Indiana.

John Mellencamp and Elaine Irwin

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  • Guest

    Only after 20 years? Couldn’t they have at least shoot for 20 years more?

  • http://youtube.com/peggy my name Peggy

    Best wishes to both! Cool couple,Awesome Rock Star!!

    Peggy

  • Chloe

    So sorry to learn of this. Thought you would be together forever. Hope you reconcile but if not, always remember your love and the lovely family you created.

  • Christine

    I guess it’s time to move on. The problem is, that when Elaine, 40 leaves John, It’s easy to find someone else, but for John at 59 …not so much. Nevertheless, I wish them both luck and happy new lives.

  • Lizzie

    John Mellencamp is a rock star, he will have no problem finding a sweet young thing, because of being John Mellencamp the Rock Star.

    • http://pga stu

      COUGER CAN SUCK A BLACK PETER

  • http://www.crazydogmusic.com Rick J Brix

    John Mellencamp is the greatest living rock musician on the planet. He is a legened in our time. He’s a great human being, and a consummate artist. I praise you John and thank you for what you’ve done through the years. And “the best you can do” is far better than what most musicians and artists (myself included) could ever dream of accomplishing. You’ve helped so many people, and supported so many important causes. YOu are my human idol and my favorite living musician! My favorite all-time (non-living) musicians are Elvis Presley and Beethoven. You are in that trio in my heart and mind. Good luck with everything that is going on right now. I have been married for six years to a wonderful woman named Angela. But marraige has it’s trials and setbacks. We have three step-children (from Angies previous marraige): Tyler (10), Maressa (11), and Christine (13), and one biological child together: Julia, who is four, almost five. Marraige is a very difficult thing and involves lots of extremely agonizing decisions. I hope all works out for the best for you and your family John. If you want to talk, give me a call at (320) 217-5750. It would be a dream come true! I am a musician and I have been playing your music for years. If you have a chance, come see my website at http://www.crazydogmusic.com. Hang in there! “Jack and Diane” happens to be one of my favorite songs of all-time. Your fan for life, Rick J Brix

  • David

    We have always loved you out here in So Cal Johnny Boy but that Midwest Whitetrash roleplay is catching up with you

  • Diane

    Reply to above comment that at 59 it won’t be so easy for John to find someone else-don’t you realize they are ALREADY lining up?? Age doesn’t matter when you’re a rock star and I bet he ends up with one younger than Elaine. Best wishes to them both!

  • tim

    Yeah rick brix, i’m sure he’s gonna give you a call, you freaking dork. his music sucks too.

  • MIKE

    Sorry 2 hear that,they seemed 2 b a great couple,hopeless romantic didn’t he say ha just wish more married couples would stay true to there vows till death do us part,that is part of the grand design,

  • Kevin Sedgwick

    The dreaded 20 year mark. Many of our marriages could not conquer it. Best to both of you.

  • tbone

    Perhaps he could rent his forehead out as a billboard space.
    Or he could be Superman’s nemesis Brainiac!
    John Cougar Crainiumcamp. ( It’s where large headed kids go for the summer.)

  • BTOWNtownie

    Hahahaha, they have had an open relationship for some time and Elaine is the one who made of the best out of it.

  • http://bhwilson94@yahoo.com B.H. Wilson

    His head is not large, but maybe his body is a bit small. Guys who get pushed around because they are small, tend to develop that “Napoleon” attitude and make it a point to let you know that they are just as tough as anyone else. When I was a skinny, smart-assed teen, I had a few run-ins with little guys and fortunatly, when they hit you, it just stings rather than hurts! I’ve been with the same woman for 30+ tough years, so I hope John contacts Rick Brix. I also hope Elaine contacts me!

  • Greg Cox

    I’ve seen you 4 times over the years … the first was Farm Aid 1995 (yes, the first one ever in Champaine, IL), LA Coliseum, and twice in Indiana. I wish you the best and am happy to be a lifelong fan. Hit Buckners Cave or the Quarry’s and rejuvenate.

    • S. Wagner

      Obviously you do or you wouldn’t have read it & replied.

  • Jon

    Who gives a shit!

  • http://yahoo jim

    He is known as the most arrogant, demanding douche bag rock “star” to all the people backstage that have to cater to his every whim!! I don’t know how she put up with this ass wipe for that long! And his music blows!

    • rob

      maybe she just got tired of being called Mrs Menstrual Cramp

  • http://yahoo Patricia

    Elaine is 40 now and maybe feels got married too young. She left at the height of her career to marry John.. She was HUGE in the early 90s as a model her name easily dropped along with Cindy Crawford. John may have been a bit too old for her. Best to them now.

  • M

    STUPID men!

  • Behindscne

    Jim is right. Anyone who’s had to work with him over the years knows he can be a demanding, self-centered prick. He’s extremely talented when it comes to music, but lacks in people skills. But all the best to both of them.

  • http://myspace.com/popawheelie2 PopaWheelie

    good luck from popawheelie

  • TJ Webb

    I am from Bloomington, Elaine is well respected here. He is not. I would have to argue that he is the greatest R/R star. He is average. Just fortunate. I have seen him in action, he is rude, etc. His arrogance takes away from his talent. You get my drift. Elaine is a classy Lady, we wish her the best.