Substance Abuse and Musicians There are many famed musicians that have experienced a harsh downfall because of substance abuse. I have decided to take a look into the lives of various rock stars to see what effect these drugs have on their lives -- the consequences and even fatalities. The question I ask is why do rock musicians experiment with drugs and what effect does it have on their lives? The disciplinary concern contained in this topic is history. I explore the lives of musicians that have experimented with drugs and have faced the consequences. The possible focus topics include: consequences of subs