Musicians

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A Complete Unknown painted Pete Seeger as a villain in Bob Dylan’s story—but the truth is so much more explosive than what the film portrays.

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In the late 1990s, Mindy McCready was on her way to becoming a country music superstar unlike any other. But a series of dramatic personal struggles and legal troubles ended her career—and her life—far too soon. These facts are why fans call McCready the Amy Winehouse of country music.

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Richard Manuel helped craft some of the most iconic sounds in rock history—all while quietly battling demons determined to pull him under.

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Miles Davis was one of the most gifted trumpeters in the history of music—but his genius came with a deeply disturbing dark side.

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When Connie Francis adopted her baby boy Joey, it looked picture-perfect on the outside. But his true origins are shocking.

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Music has no shortage of divas and eccentric personalities, but in Ginger Baker’s case, his actions earned a whole new level of notoriety. While he spent much of his life collaborating with other musicians in various groups, one would be hard-pressed to find more than a few who truly called him a friend. To fans and those closest to him, he was ill-tempered at best, and dangerous at worst—all while being one of the most iconic drummers in rock history.



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