* John J. Cascella; Keyboardist for John Mellencamp
John J. Cascella, 45, a keyboardist for rock singer John Mellencamp. Cascella, known for his work on accordion, joined the Mellencamp band 10 years ago and was an integral element of the group’s folk-rock sound. Cascella also owned Cascella Productions, which created music for commercials and movies in Indianapolis. In Indianapolis on Saturday of an apparent heart attack.
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