Top 10 Craziest People in Music

1. GG Allin

   

   Kevin Michael "GG" Allin (born Jesus Christ Allin. 1956 to 1993) was an American singer, songwriter, and record producer who performed and recorded with numerous groups throughout his career. He became infamous for his extreme live performances, which included acts such as self-mutilation, performing... read more

   GG Allin BELIEVED in everything he said and did. He wasn't some showy shock rocker. When he threw feces at the crowd or urinated onstage, it was because he believed his body was a temple of rock and roll, and his flesh, blood, and bodily fluids were a communion to the people.

   Quotes from GG Allin's interviews with Jane Whitney and Jerry Springer:

   "... How many of you can, at 35 years old, sleep with 16, 12, 13 year old girls and boys and animals? Hey, this is the life."

   "... I'm out for violence, chaos, lawlessness all the way. I don't care about anybody or anything except myself and my mission..."

   "I've been doing this ever since I was a child... When I wake up tomorrow morning, I'll still smell the same way, I'll still look the same way. This is not a show, this is not an act; I am that guy."

   "How many Christians are in the audience? You're the biggest hypocrites... You worship a false God. The real God's up here. (Points to self)"

2. Marilyn Manson

   

   Brian Hugh Warner (born January 5, 1969), better known by his stage name Marilyn Manson, is an American rock musician, songwriter, actor, painter, multimedia artist, author, and former music journalist. He is the lead singer and only constant member of the band Marilyn Manson, which he formed in 1989.... read more

3. Ozzy Osbourne

   

   John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne (December 3, 1948 - July 22 2025) was an English singer, songwriter, and television personality, often nicknamed "The Prince of Darkness." He rose to fame in the early 1970s as the lead vocalist of Black Sabbath.... read more

   Everyone knows Ozzy is a madman! The dude is 66 and still just as pissed off as he was 30 years ago! He smeared his own feces on the wall of a hotel and, on the same day, snorted a line of ants. Don't forget the bird... and the bat... yeah, Ozzy should be #1. Anyone who says otherwise doesn't know who he is!

   To be honest, it's a miracle Ozzy is still alive today with all the wild parties, alcohol, and drugs during Black Sabbath and his solo career. Then there are the rumors of the bats and doves' heads he bit off and the line of ants he snorted (although he claims he never did that). So you see why I say it's a miracle that he's still alive.

4. Varg Vikernes

   

   Louis Cachet (born Kristian Vikernes), more popularly known as Varg Vikernes, is a Norwegian musician, writer, and convicted murderer and arsonist. He is known as the sole member of the one-man band Burzum, named after a word in the Black Speech from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings.... read more

   Should be higher. This guy is obviously mentally ill and dangerous.

5. Sid Vicious

   

   Sid Vicious, born John Simon Ritchie (10 May 1957 to 2 February 1979) in London, England, was an English musician best known as the bass guitarist for the influential punk rock band the Sex Pistols. Despite his iconic status in the punk movement, he was notorious for his tumultuous lifestyle and his... read more

6. Lil Wayne

   

   Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. is an American rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana. He was discovered by Brian "Baby" Williams at a young age and signed to Cash Money Records, where he became one-quarter of the rap group Hot Boys. He later founded his own label, Young Money Entertainment, signing artists such... read more

7. Euronymous

   

   Øystein Aarseth (1968-1993), who went by the pseudonym Euronymous, was a Norwegian guitarist and co-founder of the black metal band Mayhem. Euronymous was stabbed to death by bandmate Varg Vikernes in August 1993.

   He was a controversial figure in black metal. Euronymous claimed to be a theistic... read more

8. Ian Watkins

   

   Ian David Karslake Watkins (July 30, 1977 - October 11, 2025) was a Welsh singer and convicted sex offender, best known as the former vocalist for the rock band Lostprophets. He was convicted of sexually assaulting multiple young children and babies and was sentenced to 29 years in prison. He was killed... read more

9. Gary Glitter

   

   Gary Glitter, born Paul Francis Gadd, is an English former glam rock singer and convicted sex offender. He sold over 20 million records during his music career. His criminal history began in 1999 with a conviction for downloading child pornography and continued with later convictions, including a 2015... read more

10. Justin Bieber

    

    Justin Drew Bieber (born March 1, 1994) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and record producer. He currently resides in Ontario, Canada, and is Christian. He is the son of Pattie Mallette, an author.

    Justin Bieber is best known for his songs "Baby" and "What Do You Mean?" As of mid 2025, 11 of... read more

    Justin Bieber is a crazy boy who uses his powers for evil!

The Newcomers
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    Nina Hagen

    

    Catharina Hagen, better known by her stage name Nina Hagen, is a German singer-songwriter and actress born on March 11, 1955, in former East Berlin. She gained fame in the late 1970s as the lead singer of the Nina Hagen Band. With the band, she released two studio albums before starting a successful... read more

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    Ike Turner

    

    Izear Luster "Ike" Turner Jr. was an American musician, bandleader, songwriter, arranger, talent scout, and record producer. He was a pioneer of early rock and roll and is known for his work with the Ike & Tina Turner Revue. Ike Turner won a Grammy Award in 2007 for Best Traditional Blues Album shortly... read more

The Contenders

13. Jim Morrison

    

    James Douglas "Jim" Morrison (December 8, 1943 - July 3, 1971) was an American singer, songwriter, and poet best remembered as the lead vocalist and lyricist of The Doors. He became a counterculture icon of the 1960s, known for his flamboyant stage presence and poetic lyrics. Morrison died in Paris in... read more

    While not as extreme as GG Allin or Charles Manson, Jim Morrison was a wild animal when it came to being a rock singer. His most notorious onstage antic occurred in Miami in 1969. Eventually, his alcoholism led to his death in 1971 after he moved to Paris. Jim was definitely a rock music icon!

14. Jim Gordon

    

    James Beck Gordon, often known as Jim Gordon, was an American musician, songwriter, and convicted murderer. He was a popular session drummer in the late 1960s and 1970s. Gordon was the drummer for the blues rock supergroup Derek and the Dominos.... read more

    He stabbed and killed his mother. He worked with Eric Clapton and co-wrote "Layla". Also worked for The Beach Boys, Alice Cooper, Joe Cocker, The Everly Brothers, and Glen Campbell.

    It's a shame his mental illnesses were left untreated. He was a very talented drummer, and it (and the rest of his life) all went to waste.

15. 6ix9ine

    

    Daniel Hernandez (born May 8, 1996), better known by his stage name 6ix9ine, also called Tekashi69 or Tekashi, is an American rapper known both for his music and for his legal controversies. In 2015, he pleaded guilty to a felony charge of using a child in a sexual performance, though he denied any... read more

16. R. Kelly

    

    Robert Sylvester Kelly (born January 8, 1967), known professionally as R. Kelly, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and convicted sex offender. He has been credited with helping to redefine R&B and hip hop, earning nicknames such as "the King of R&B," "the King of Pop-Soul," and the... read more

17. Kurt Cobain

    

    Kurt Cobain (February 20, 1967 - April 5, 1994) was an American singer, songwriter, and musician, best known as the frontman of the grunge band Nirvana. Founded in 1987, Nirvana achieved global success in the early 1990s, reshaping rock music with albums like Bleach, Nevermind, and In Utero. Cobain died... read more

18. Keith Moon

    

    Keith John Moon (1946-1978) was the English drummer for the rock band The Who. He was known for his energetic, unconventional style and eccentric, often self-destructive behavior. Moon's drumming continues to be praised for its influence on rock music and his showmanship is remembered as legendary.

    Crazy due to too much drugs and alcohol. He even killed his bodyguard (ran over him in a tragic drunk driving accident).

19. Kanye West

    

    Ye (born Kanye Omari West. June 8, 1977) is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and fashion designer. He is regarded as one of the most influential and controversial artists of the 21st century.

    Born in Atlanta and raised in Chicago, West initially gained fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella... read more

20. Chris Brown

    

    Christopher Maurice "Chris" Brown (born May 5, 1989) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor. Born in Tappahannock, Virginia, he participated in his church choir and several local talent shows from a young age. He gained international notoriety in 2009 for his physical assault of singer... read more

21. Rob Zombie

    

    Rob Zombie (born Robert Bartleh Cummings) is an American heavy metal musician, film director, screenwriter, and producer. His music career began in 1985 with the formation of the band White Zombie. Following the band's breakup, he launched a successful solo career and has released six solo albums and... read more

22. Serj Tankian

    

    Serj Tankian (Armenian: Սերժ Թանգյան. Born August 21, 1967) is a Lebanese-born Armenian-American singer-songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, poet, and political activist.

    He is best known as the lead vocalist of the Armenian-American rock band System of a Down. After the... read more

23. Daron Malakian

    

    Daron Vartan Malakian is an Armenian-American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. He is best known as the lead guitarist, co-vocalist, and primary songwriter for the rock band System of a Down.

    Following the band's hiatus in 2006, Malakian launched a solo project called... read more

24. Axl Rose

    

    William Bruce Rose Jr., better known as Axl Rose, is an American singer born on February 6, 1962, in Lafayette, Indiana. He is the founding member and lead vocalist of the hard rock band Guns N' Roses, which rose to international fame with their debut album Appetite for Destruction (1987). Known for... read more

25. James Brown

    

    James Joseph Brown was an American singer, songwriter, dancer, musician, record producer, and bandleader. A progenitor of funk music and a major figure of 20th-century popular music and dance, he's often referred to as the "Godfather of Soul." His energetic performances and innovative rhythms influenced... read more

26. Iggy Pop

    

    James Newell Osterberg Jr. (born April 21, 1947), known professionally as Iggy Pop, is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and actor. He is widely regarded as a pioneer of punk rock and earned the nickname The Godfather of Punk. Iggy Pop is best known as the lead vocalist of the band The Stooges... read more

27. Johnny Rebel

    

    Johnny Rebel, born Clifford Joseph Trahan on September 25, 1938, was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. Better known by his stage names Johnny Rebel and Pee Wee Trahan, he was infamous for his songs that supported white supremacy... read more