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Known for such hit albums as Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here, Pink Floyd was one of history's most impactful rock bands—before being torn down from within.

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From violent feuds to endless scandals, there’s a reason history wants us to forget the twisted story of Jerry Lee Lewis.

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Elton John is one of the most iconic performers ever. He's been entertaining audiences for decades—but his life hasn't been easy.

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In 1991, Reba McEntire woke up to the sound of her phone ringing. She picked it up—and learned her worst nightmare had come true.

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Enigma. Icon. Rebel. These words have all been used to describe Grace Jones, but still, few people know her dark history.

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Brad Delp was the frontman for the rock band Boston—he was also its fall guy. Plagued by in-fighting and personal demons, Delp met a tragic (and controversial) end.

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Marie Osmond has been singing her way into the hearts of audiences for decades—but behind the wholesome image is a saga of love, tragedy and reinvention.

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Frank Sinatra called him a genius. Billy Joel called him more important than Elvis Presley. Country singer Glen Campbell sang at his funeral. So what kind of performer gets this wide variety of attention? The...

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Chaka Khan has been bending genres and breaking charts for decades, so it’s no wonder she can’t stand being boxed in as just the “Queen of Funk."

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Sam Cooke acted as a mentor and friend to singer Bobby Womack—but when Cooke died, Womack dealt him an absolutely brutal betrayal.

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After years as the wildest man in jazz, Chet Baker was ready to start a new chapter—but then, tragedy struck.

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Steve Clark was the guitarist and songwriter who shredded for Def Leppard. But the only thing he shredded harder than a guitar riff was his liver.



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