10 Mugshot Photos of Famous Rock Stars and How They Wound Up in the Can

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10 Mugshot Photos of Famous Rock Stars and How They Wound Up in the Can

Bad boys, bad boys ...

Published 6 months ago in Wow

Kurt Cobain. Axl Rose. Janis Joplin.

While we may associate these names with some of the best music in rock n' roll history, these folks have a different reputation in the eyes of the law: Troublemakers who landed behind bars.

From Jimi Hendrix's arrest experience to Mick Jagger landing behind bars, here are 10 mugshots of famous rockstars and how they wound up in the can.

1
David Bowie
In 1976, David Bowie, Iggy Pop and another friend were all arrested for possession of marijuana in Rochester, New York. This arrest came as a surprise to approximately no one.

2
Janis Joplin
Though revered for her songwriting chops, singer Janis Joplin’s words once landed her behind bars. The star was arrested for “vulgar and obscene language” after telling police officers “don't f— with those people” during a 1969 performance in Tampa, Florida.

3
Jimi Hendrix
The “Are You Experienced” artist experienced an arrest back in 1969, when he was detained at Toronto’s airport for possession of narcotics.

4
Jim Morrison
Police in New Haven, Connecticut decided to touch The Doors’ frontman, Jim Morrison, during a 1967 gig, arresting him onstage. He was charged with public obscenity, indecency, and inciting a riot.

5
Steven Tyler
Before skyrocketing to international stardom, the Aerosmith artist was arrested in 1967 for possession of marijuana.

6
Ozzy Osbourne
“In February 19th, 1982, Ozzy Osbourne was arrested in San Antonio, Texas for urinating on The Alamo.”

7
Mick Jagger
In 1967, Rolling Stones members Mick Jagger and Keith Richards were arrested at the guitarist’s home in Sussex, England for drug possession.

8
Kurt Cobain
“Kurt Cobain. May 1986. Arrested for spray painting ‘Ain’t got no whatchamacallit’ on a building in Aberdeen. Around the same time, Cobain was also arrested for trespassing on the roof of a warehouse.”

9
Axl Rose
The Guns N’ Roses rocker has been arrested upwards of 20 times, including “for assault/property damage due to his part in a 1991 riot in Saint Louis.” The rocker alleged that “he punched the man for harassing him from the front rows of the concert.”