These Musicians Were Terrible People Behind the Scenes

Spade Cooley

You might not be familiar with the “King of Western Swing” but he certainly has a reputation for being involved in alcohol, pills, jealousy, revenge, and murder. He murdered his wife, Ella Mae, right before they got back together. Not only was it extremely violent, but their 14-year-old daughter witnessed the whole thing. He put out a cigarette on her body and waited hours before contacting the police.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.