It is a well-known fact that the music industry, like Hollywood, has a seamy side. Murder, blackmail, and more besides, from Errol Flynn to Miley Cyrus. For instance, many know that in 1970, Charles Manson released an album, “Lie”, that did not sell well. It is little-known fact, however, that due to his connections with the business and a certain native charm, Charles Manson designed record covers for far bigger stars while serving his forty seven consecutive life sentences out. These are all Manson covers, featuring his unique wit and charm.

In tiny print on each of these, Manson is credited, along with the title he gave each piece. Antisocial-clockwise from top left:

a) “Sand Witch Bored Sand Levitation Prickery Sands” b) “Oh shit … Q The Winged Serpent Giant Crap Incoming” c) “This one should be popular with the Cuntry Club Set”

d) “Churchill’s Dream of Fair Knighthood, Eve of Dresden Bombing” e) “Not all Nazis fled to South America, some Made it to South Dakota, too” f) “Shower Time Blues”

Not convinced? Me neither. As if Manson made those up. The guy was a hack. What can I say? Eric Carmen was a real rapist, obviously. Hard to fictionalise a set with that going on there, bloody hell.