With rock stars, sometimes some shenanigans occur that are so strange, you couldn’t make them up! Rock stars live wild lifestyles in the spotlight and can get away with whatever they please. Adoring fans around the globe forgive them for their antics, and it’s rare that they hear the word “no” from those around them. All of this is a recipe for an unhinged rock star giving way to unbelievable myths. The thing is, many of these myths are actually true! Here are the ten most insane rock star urban legends that actually happened.
The Depeche Mode coffin rumor that ended up being true
When popular 80s band Depeche Mode went on the “Devotional” tour, the lead singer Dave Gahan was obsessed with vampires. But clearly, this obsession was more than just a phase. Rumors swirled that Gahan got a coffin delivered on a tour that he would sleep in before going on stage. Gahan really did have a coffin delivered when the group was in South America. While it was sent as a joke, the lead singer took it seriously. Taking things to the next level, a journalist said that Gahan “put a curse” on him and bit him on the neck, which the singer admitted to.
The subject of Carly Simon’s “You’re So Vain”
For almost half a century, the world has wondered who the iconic song “You’re So Vain” is about. The urban legend has people betting between Warren Beatty, Kris Kristofferson, James Taylor, and Mick Jagger. While the song creator, Carly Simon, kept quiet about it. The only person she told was a person who bought the secret behind the song at a charity auction. And, in fact, it’s true! The auction took place in 2003 on Martha’s Vineyard, where she auctioned off the knowledge for $50,000. The winner was NBC Sports president Dick Ebersol, and he still never told a soul!
Charles Manson’s music
Before Charles Manson went on to start his own serial killer cult, he was friends with the Beach Boys and just wanted to be a rock star. He wanted this so badly that rumors popped up, saying that Manson did everything he could to get his music produced with the help of the Beach Boys and that he sold a song to Dennis. That rumor was true. Wilson got Manson recording time in his brother’s recording studio, but Manson didn’t have the talent to make it. Still, Wilson bought the song (which was creepily titled “Cease To Exist.” Wilson changed the lyrics to make it more pop-friendly, and Manson was so upset he mailed a bullet to Wilson as a threat!
The Buddy Holly plane crash
After Buddy Holly died in a plane crash in 1959 along with other young rock stars, it was revealed that Waylon Jennings, who was supposed to be on that flight as well, gave his seat to Richardson. There was a story that Jennings expressed his wish for Buddy Holly’s plane to crash as a joke when the two were making fun of each other, and this wish was fulfilled. Years after the accident, Jennings confirmed the story was true. That joke probably haunted him for a long time…
