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John Mellencamp says he could become ‘totally deaf’

The 75-year-old rock singer said years of performing have damaged his hearing and that he expects further decline, PEOPLE reports.

Published Nov 3, 2026, 11:20 AM EST | LehighValleyLive

John Mellencamp opened up about the toll his decades-long music career has taken on his hearing during a recent podcast appearance, revealing he expects to lose more of his ability to hear as he continues performing, PEOPLE reports.