How a Small-Town Kid Became One of Rock’s Biggest Stars

He grew up in a strict and troubled household in the Midwest, shaped by a difficult family life and a sense of not belonging. Music became an early outlet, giving him a place to express emotions he couldn’t voice at home. School wasn’t much kinder, and he often clashed with peers and authority figures, developing a rebellious personality that would later define his stage presence. What he lacked in stability, he made up for in determination.