J. Clarke articles

Many people only know June Carter by way of her famous husband, classic country superstar, Johnny Cash. But this look at her tumultuous life is proof that even the most famous love stories come with misery.

Classic blues musician Alan “Blind Owl” Wilson always seemed serene and at peace while performing on stage. But in reality, he spent his life struggling to silence the demons in his mind.

Many little girls dream about playing a sophisticated leading lady on screen. But classic Hollywood actress Rosalind Russell wanted the opposite, and this look at her unusual life might just explain why.

Tony Hancock spent his entire career making people laugh. But when it came to his own life and its shockingly tragic end, it turned out he didn’t have much of anything to laugh about.

"(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" is Otis Redding’s most beloved song—but few know that he tragically died before its release.

Fredi Washington was one of the most talented actresses of her time. If her name isn’t well known today, maybe that’s because of her devastating story.

John Denver may have seemed like a wholesome country boy—but there was a disturbing side to him that the public never saw.

David Crosby and Joni Mitchell were a beautiful couple, until Mitchell ended things once and for all—and got a big revenge.

Don Knotts had one of the most comedic faces in Hollywood. He could make anyone laugh—but few know his unbelievably dark backstory.