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Music Stars Before and After Taking Drugs

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

 

  • Kurt Cobain – While Kurt had already taken heroin at the time this photograph was taken (he first took the drug in 1986), the sheer pressure of fame which later exacerbated his addictions and mental state were was yet to take its grip.
  • Kurt Cobain – While Kurt had already taken heroin at the time this photograph was taken (he first took the drug in 1986), the sheer pressure of fame which later exacerbated his addictions and mental state were was yet to take its grip.

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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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