The Bands And The Music Famous Serial Killers Loved
The unsettling lives of notorious serial killers have long intrigued the globe. Their personal hobbies, particularly their musical preferences, give their stories an odd and unnerving dimension, even while their horrible acts have horrified humanity. Here, we examine the spooky music selections of ten infamous murderers and the uncanny relationship between their behavior and the songs they enjoyed.
Peter Sutcliffe (The Yorkshire Ripper)
The notorious murderer of thirteen women in England, Peter Sutcliffe, had a surprisingly wide range of musical tastes. He liked Mozart’s “Requiem,” The Eurythmics’ “I Can’t Stand It,” reggae music, and Joan Baez’s “Feminine Touch” CD, according to MurderMileTours.com.
Jeffrey Dahmer (The Milwaukee Cannibal)
A somber soundtrack frequently accompanied Jeffrey Dahmer’s horrific murders of 17 men and boys, which shocked the globe. According to reports from Ultimate Guitar, Dahmer likes Black Sabbath tracks including “Iron Man,” “The Wizard,” and “Paranoid.”
John Wayne Gacy (The Killer Clown)
A surprising affection for REO Speedwagon was disclosed by John Wayne Gacy, who preyed on and murdered at least 33 young men. In addition to his horrific actions, Gacy also admitted in interviews that he liked Neil Diamond and Bob Dylan.
Lawrence Bittaker (The Toolbox Killer)
One half of the vicious Toolbox Killers, Lawrence Bittaker, carried a single cassette of Iron Butterfly’s “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida.” His colleague Roy Norris, on the other hand, was more of a softy, preferring the Bee Gees and Mariah Carey.
Richard Ramirez (The Night Stalker)
In the mid-1980s, Richard Ramirez, a serial killer and Satanist terrorized California while listening to heavy metal music like Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, and AC/DC. Some people claim that his techniques were influenced by AC/DC’s “Night Prowler,” according to TopPublicEnemies.
Charles Manson
Charles Manson, the leader of the cult, fueled his perverse worldview with music. He saw “Helter Skelter” as a call to action and adored The Beatles’ White Album. The Beach Boys were another band that Manson loved, and they even covered his song “Cease to Exist.”
Aileen Wuornos (Damsel of Death)
One of the only female serial killers, Aileen Wuornos, loved Natalie Merchant and 10,000 Maniacs. She asked to have “Carnival” played at her wake because she loved their music so much.
David Berkowitz (Son of Sam)
Although the date doesn’t exactly line up, David Berkowitz, who said his neighbor’s dog gave him the order to kill, claimed that Hall & Oates’ “Rich Girl” was the inspiration for his atrocities.
Arthur Shawcross (The Genesee River Killer)
Killer Arthur Shawcross, who enjoyed chaos, was a fan of punk rocker G.G. Allin. He found Allin’s wild stage antics, such as self-harm and defecating while performing, admirable.
Dennis Nilsen (The Muswell Hill Murderer)
Dennis Nilsen, a Scottish serial murderer, played music while carrying out his ceremonial murders. Among his favorites were “Tommy” by The Who, “Frankenstein” by the Edgar Winter Group, Rick Wakeman, and the Royal Philharmonic.
A Haunting Soundtrack
These eerie playlists provide an unsettling look into the lives of some of the most disturbed people in history, even though music is not the cause of their behavior. Their selections reveal a surreal meeting point of gloom and creativity that still fascinates—and disturbs—us today.
