These Musicians Were Terrible People Behind the Scenes

Frank Sinatra

Frank Sinatra was a famous crooner, but there was some shady activity surrounding his success. His temper was often regarded as his worst trait, with several wives commenting on how quickly he could change his whole mood. In 1948, he punched a reporter, threw a phone at a random businessman, and once cracked a man’s skull in a fit of rage. Ava Gardener was almost killed when he chucked a champagne bottle at her face…

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.