To the music-loving audience, Glen Campbell was the golden boy of country music. But behind the scenes was a completely different matter. Failed marriages, turbulent romances, and a collection of vices kept this guitar-playing crooner from finding the happiness he craved so much. He finally found his peace on a golf course with a surprising and unlikely companion. Too bad it came just a little too late.

Claudine Longet had a singing voice that was soft and ethereal. But after hearing her story, it can sound absolutely demented. You see, after Longet lost one romantic partner, she decided she would do whatever it took to keep the next. The mystery surrounding what happened to him sent Longet into a courtroom for one of the most talked about trials of the 20th century.

The music of Jeff Buckley has inspired the likes of Radiohead, Matt Bellamy, Adele, Lana Del Rey, and Eddie Vedder. Yet, the average person likely doesn’t recognize his name. Born to another forgotten legend, Buckley spent years trying to break free from the memory of a man who meant nothing to him—and as soon as he did, the world snatched everything away.

Over the course of many decades, the one and only George Jones made a name for himself as the gatekeeper of the traditional country style—and also as one of its most unique singers. But even though Jones’ musical career was a great success story, he also lived a troubled and difficult life. To illustrate this point, here are 50 heartbreaking facts about the legendary George Jones.

Sondra Locke had an extraordinary Hollywood career that refused to follow any typical playbook. She lived a mysterious life—one which included questions about her real age and her unorthodox marriage. When she hooked up with a major Hollywood star, it seemed like her career was ready to truly take off. Instead, Locke’s life began a downward spiral leading to an almost complete disappearance from Hollywood. Locke’s life is a cautionary tale like no other.

Apparently, one can be a Beatles fan or a Rolling Stones fan, but not both. One thing is for sure: it is impossible to turn a deaf ear to the phenomenon that was The Beatles. The Fab Four broke countless records, altered fashion and hairstyles, and even instigated the concept of a boy band. But with all their fame, there also came conflict, betrayal, and a bitter end to The Beatles. But it didn’t stop there.