AsBiographyPediareported, the couple started dating officially in 1979 after Granucci attended a party at Mellencamp’s house.

However, Mellencamp and Granucci’s marriage wasn’t all smooth sailing.

According to Vecamspot, she and Mellencamp maintained a “cordial” relationship to raise their children.

John Mellencamp during a photoshoot

John Mellencamp and Victoria Granucci with their kids