The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Guns N' Roses
For almost four decades, Guns N’ Roses has played from the heart, pulling lyrics from experiences rooted in addiction and pain, poverty, and abuse.
Read MoreFor almost four decades, Guns N’ Roses has played from the heart, pulling lyrics from experiences rooted in addiction and pain, poverty, and abuse.
Read MoreHank Williams, the country legend, didn't have the opportunity to live in the world long. He picked up a drinking habit as a teen he would never be able to beat. But in the short amount of time he had, Williams gave the world a series of hits. This is the tragic real-life story of Hank Williams.
Read MoreCountless rock stars had tragic upbringings, which is important since people get hope from their songs. Here are some rock stars who had tragic upbringings.
Read MoreChief O'Brien's rise from random bridge guy to main cast member wasn't easy. This mild-mannered transporter chief has a biography that would make a Vulcan weep. Get the violins ready because we're about to dive into Chief O'Brien's tragic Star Trek timeline.
Read MoreDepeche Mode has suffered quite a few setbacks and tragedies on their path to super stardom. Here's the tragic real-life story of Depeche Mode.
Read MoreWaylon Jennings sang about heartbreak, hard luck, and hard choices. And as it turns out, he knew all about that stuff, as he lived a tough life marked with pain, struggle, and loss. Here's a look at the tragic, ramblin' life of Waylon Jennings.
Read MoreRemember that Larry of The Three Stooges did that job -- he was the middle Stooge -- from March of 1928 until illness abruptly stopped his career in 1970.
Read MoreSitting Bull was a man worthy of legend, but his tragedy holds lessons we should never forget. This is the tragic real-life story of Sitting Bull.
Read MoreUnlike his screen presence, Moe from The Three Stooges was universally acclaimed as a generous and thoughtful man, making his death all the more tragic.
Read MoreBehind Louis Armstrong's career, success, and fame, there was tragedy. The man nicknamed Pops and Satchmo didn't have an easy life by any stretch of the imagination, and even as he was taking to the stage and wowing fans, he struggled. Here's the tragic real-life story of Louis Armstrong.
Read MoreAlice in Chains was the first band to bring grunge into the mainstream. But despite their considerable fame and fortune, the band had more than their share of disasters, thanks to an array of drama, unfortunate incidents, and rock star excess. This is the tragic real-life story of Alice in Chains.
Read MoreNo doubt she knew the job was dangerous when she took it. After all, Catherine of Aragon was no stranger to palace intrigue -- she was the daughter of Spanish royalty, after all. But Catherine of Aragon's life would take a tragic turn as the years wore on.
Read MoreJames Dean became a heartthrob in a way wannabes only dreamed about. Little did everyone know his struggle. This is the tragic real-life story of James Dean.
Read MoreOn a film set, sometimes a stunt seems minor and like no big deal. If the actor is feeling bold and the production's insurance will cover it, it's probably fine, right? But sometimes, accidents can happen and actors can end up majorly hurt. Here are actors who were tragically injured on set.
Read MoreOf the Three Stooges, Curly is generally the most fondly remembered. Which makes his tragically short life all the sadder.
Read MoreJohn Panozzo started drumming at age 8, tutored by an uncle who helped shape a style that eventually resulted in Styx, a legendary arena-rock band of the 1970s and '80s.
Read MoreCountry music is about patriotism, small town values, cheatin' hearts, farms and dogs and -- Waylon Jennings, whose lifetime of substance abuse over the course of a remarkable music career pretty much guaranteed he'd die painfully, and probably much too soon.
Read MoreEleanora Fagan is one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the past century. Known as Billie Holiday, she emerged as a defining voice of her generation.
Read MoreJoshua Tree National Park's got death, despair, stifling heat, and a dark and sinister past. Joshua Tree is in the Mojave Desert, the only place on Earth where you'll find the giant yucca plants called "Joshua Trees." The park's history is full of tragedy. This is the tragic history of Joshua Tree.
Read MoreThe Dalai Lama has been reborn again and again, in order to keep returning to help all living beings. This is the tragic real-life story of the Dalai Lama.
Read MoreIt's one of those great "What If?" stories of American pop music. Unfortunately, we'll never know what would have happened for Buddy Holly after his life was tragically cut short in a plane crash at the age of just 22.
Read MoreJohnny Cash started out poor, born in Arkansas as the fourth of seven children (four boys, three girls). As it turns out, losing his a sibling had a profound impact on him.
Read MoreOnly half of the emperor of China actually died in office. And that's just the beginning. This is the tragic history of Chinese emperors.
Read MoreThe year was 1991, and Willie Nelson's son, William Hugh Nelson Jr., was 33 years old. On Christmas Day, Billy Nelson was found dead in his home.
Read MoreFame may make some people rich, but it doesn't make them any more valuable. Doors frontman Jim Morrison didn't reach the apex of his fame until long after he was no longer alive to reap the immense wealth that would have come with it.
Read MoreThe Rat Pack is the epitome of old-school cool, but there was a lot of turmoil and sadness behind the scenes. This is the tragic history of the Rat Pack.
Read MoreLudwig van Beethoven is one of the most famous composers ever, but his life was full of heartbreak and loss. Here are some of the unhappy details of the tragic real-life story of Beethoven.
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