When George Gershwin started having dramatic mood swings, his family thought he was suffering a mental breakdown—the truth was far more heartbreaking.
Merle Haggard had nothing handed to him on a platter. Instead, he worked his way up to the status of country icon through blood, sweat, and incarceration.
After Lemmy Kilmister died, his wild life was reflected in the absolutely deranged way his friends dealt with his remains.
When Johnny Thunders got sober, it came as a surprise to those who knew him—but his tragic and sudden end at 38 was the darkest twist of all.
Jim Croce was the American folk and rock singer and songwriter who could have had a long and storied career—but his greatness was cut short by one horrific tragedy.
To the music-loving audience, Glen Campbell was the golden boy of country music. But behind the scenes was a completely different matter.
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