Scarred by a brutal upbringing—told women were "evil," accepting domestic violence as routine, and enduring trauma unimaginable for a child—his early life was defined by the Midwest's strict, closed-in "corn belt" rules. But he fiercely pushed beyond this dark foundation. This survivor transformed his pain into legendary success, becoming one of the most celebrated artists in music history 🫢 His name and story continues.. | The Daily Press