Before They Were Stars
HOT GALLERY: Check Out These Hard-Core Rockers Who Settled Down
Rock stars and maniacal masters of metal are supposed to act wild, crazy, and out of control, right? Since the beginning of rock 'n' roll, many stars onstage have had their lives spiral out of control due to too much drinking and/or drugs. However, we rarely hear about many of these talented stars who settle down to care of new families or work with charities and organizations that seem to give them as much joy as playing any stadium. But that's what we're here for! Snakkle has rounded up a few rebellious rockers to see how they’ve tamed the fame beast over time. By Kim Martin
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James Hetfield of Metallica in the 1980s and Now
The guitarist and lead vocalist for the Grammy-winning metal band Metallica, Hetfield battled alcoholism, and his journey to stay sober is seen in the film Some Kind of Monster. These days, an off-duty Hetfield is like any other Joe, working in his garage customizing cars, or even sketching, a favorite hobby.
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