These Musicians Were Terrible People Behind the Scenes

Lead Belly

Though you might not know him, bands like Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Beatles, and Bob Dylan all cited him as major influences. After release from prison, the singer killed his cousin's husband and attempted another murder. He was in and out of jail for extreme violence his whole life.

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