Charlie’s Musical Dreams
Charles Manson loved writing music and performing. Although most people say his talent was mediocre, he believed he was destined for greatness. His aspirations of becoming famous with all of America knowing his name came true. Unfortunately, his fame came from his much darker actions.
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Jeff Guinn’s book Manson: The Life and Times of Charles Manson describes the lengths that the once spiritual leader aspired to in the years leading up to the brutal murders he orchestrated in the fateful summer of 1969. The man who directed the events of that sweltering night had dreams of becoming a folk singer.