No matter what your favorite genre of music is, chances are your favorite artist has an arrest record. Maybe it has something to do with constantly being in the public eye, or maybe these artists have so many people idolizing them, they eventually come to believe they are above the law. Whatever the reason, their mugshots can at least provide us with some cheap entertainment. Here are 9 photos I bet they wish were never taken:

Michael Jackson

Jackson’s alleged child molestation was one of the most widely publicized celebrity arrests ever. And even though the eccentric singer was ultimately found not guilty, he had literally dozens of clues that would have brought Chris Hansen to his door if he weren’t so beloved. He had Neverland Ranch, his estate, filled with a veritable zoo of pets. Oh, Michael. You had problems…

James Brown

Among other criminal charges, the Godfather of Soul was arrested in 2004 for allegedly abusing his spouse. It’s interesting to re-examine singers’ lyrics after their persona is colored with charges of spousal abuse and rape. Songs like “Papa Don’t Take No Mess,” “Oh Baby Don’t You Weep,” “I’ll Go Crazy,” and of course, “Sex Machine" take on new an awful meanings.

Marilyn Manson

Oh, wow, you don’t say! Shock-rocker Marilyn Manson in trouble with the law? Actually, it may surprise you to learn that although he looks like a walking parole violation, Manson is actually a fairly quiet individual off stage. This particular incident—criminal sexual conduct—stemmed from an incident where he grinded on the head of a security guard during a concert. The charge was later dropped down to misdemeanor disorderly conduct.

The man who puts the “P” in “P-Funk” was busted in 2003 for possession of cocaine. Clinton was seated in his car at a gas station close to his Tennessee recording studio when the police found him. He was given 200 hours of community service, a fine, and two years probation.

Billie Joe Armstrong

Green Day frontman Armstrong was arrested in 2003 for the relatively tame charge of drunk driving, in his hometown of Berkeley, California.

At age 69, the legendary music producer was arrested and convicted of second-degree murder. Spector shot and killed actress Lana Clarkson six years before, at his mansion in Hollywood. He makes the list for the severity of the crime, but also for how psychotic he looks in the mugshot.

Ozzy Osbourne

Way back in 1984, Osbourne was arrested for public intoxication after he was seen staggering around Memphis’ famous Beale Street. He was also arrested two years before that for lifting up his dress (yes, his dress) and urinating on the Alamo, in San Antonio Texas.

Back in 1978, the Sex Pistols’ frontman was arrested in New York. This black and white punk rocker mugshot makes the “shocking” list if only for the severity of the charge—the murder of his girlfriend, Nancy Spungen. Four months later, before the trial could take place, Vicious overdosed on heroin, and died.

Johnny Cash

In 1965, when Cash returned to the United States from a trip to Mexico, he was caught with pills and tranquilizers inside his luggage. He was given a 30 day sentence.

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