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Music Stars Before and After Taking Drugs

How stars from pop and rock have been affected by drugs and alcohol...

 

  • Britney Spears – Although nothing has ever been proven, Britney's erratic behaviour over recent years has been speculated to be down to alcohol and possibly drugs abuse.
  • Britney Spears – Although nothing has ever been proven, Britney's erratic behaviour over recent years has been speculated to be down to alcohol and possibly drugs abuse.

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Tuesday 22nd July 2008 by

Tags: Amy Winehouse

Drugs and alcohol are of course synonymous with music. While there are those who can ride the cliché, take a shit-load of drugs and seemingly get away with it, there are others who overtly pay the price. Gigwise takes a look at some figures in the music world who really look worse for wear after becoming embroiled in narcotics or alcohol addiction. A quick warning - some of them ain't pretty!

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