John Mellencamp and wife of 18 years married - Spinner

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John Mellencamp and Elaine Irwin Mellencamp his wife ended their marriage 18 years, according to a statement released by the spokesman for the spectacle of the veteran.

The couple, together for 20 years and 18 official Wed, announced their separation late Thursday (Dec. 30) days before ringing in 2011.

"John Mellencamp and Elaine are proud of their combined 20 years and are very satisfied with their performance as parents and as a family," the statement said. "They will continue to raise their two children in Indiana, but decided to call it a day to two. "

The "No Better Than This" author Elaine married Sept. 5, 1992. The two met when the model was adjusted to provide the cover of his 1991 album "Every time we wanted." They share children together Hud and Speck.

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