• The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Hank Williams

    Hank 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.

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  • Rock Stars Who Had Tragic Upbringings

    Countless rock stars had tragic upbringings, which is important since people get hope from their songs. Here are some rock stars who had tragic upbringings.

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  • Chief O'Brien's Tragic Star Trek Timeline Explained

    Chief 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.

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  • The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Waylon Jennings

    Waylon 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.

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  • The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Louis Armstrong

    Behind 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.

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  • The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Alice In Chains

    Alice 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.

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  • The Tragic Death Of Catherine Of Aragon

    No 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.

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  • The Tragic Real-Life Story Of James Dean

    James 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.

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  • Actors Who Were Tragically Injured On Set

    On 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.

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  • The Tragic Death Of Styx's John Panozzo

    John 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.

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  • The Tragic Death Of Waylon Jennings

    Country 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.

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  • The Tragic History Of Joshua Tree

    Joshua 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.

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  • The Tragic Death Of Buddy Holly

    It'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.

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  • The Tragic Death Of Johnny Cash's Brother

    Johnny 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.

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  • The Tragic Death Of The Doors' Jim Morrison

    Fame 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.

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  • The Tragic History Of The Rat Pack

    The 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.

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  • The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Beethoven

    Ludwig 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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