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In stark contrast to the tragedies of Joplin and Vicious, Cher and Sonny Bono epitomized success with their hit song "I Got You Babe" and their successful variety show. However, Cher later revealed that their marriage was far from perfect, marred by infidelity and deceit. Bono’s double standards and eventual abandonment of Cher highlight how even successful partnerships in the music industry often masked darker personal struggles.
The Struggles of Queen and Badfinger
Despite Queen's legacy as a pioneering rock band, the group faced financial ruin in the 1970s due to predatory management. Their manager, Norman Sheffield, devised schemes to siphon profits from Queen's music, leading to resentment and ultimately a defiant anthem, "Death on Two Legs."