Charles Manson

Before Charles Manson and his family went on the killing spree that virtually undermined and eventually destroyed the peaceful atmosphere of the Southern California community, the fledgling musician tried several times, unsuccessfully, to land a recording contract. First venturing to California in the mid-'50s, Manson soon found himself serving yet another stint in prison (by age 30 he had lived half of his life behind bars). But after a time spent living in Washington State, Manson arrived in Southern California in 1967 in hopes of becoming a singer/songwriter. Settling in To...