George Carlin went from clean-cut comic in the 1960s to the countercultural icon of the 1970s, and spent the rest of his years being nothing less than his true self. Or, so audiences thought. For all his brash language and risque confessionals, Carlin was still keeping ruinous secrets back home.

Amy Winehouse is still one of the most well-known singers and songwriters in the world, even over a decade after her untimely departure. Her chaotic and fraught life was well-documented, and the details of it can be hard to listen to. But it's important to understand all facets of her memory.

Etta James had a legendary singing voice, but there was something else legendary about her: her lifestyle. The girl knew how to party, which she probably learned from her teenage mother. Unfortunately, it led her straight to the psych ward. That would be the end for most people, but James staged a legendary comeback that involved The Rolling Stones, Christina Aguilera, and even Beyonce. So why isn't "Etta James" a household name?