The Manson Family’s infamous murder spree may have been partially inspired by The Beatles’ song “Helter Skelter” but it was The Beach Boys drummer Dennis Wilson who opened doors in Hollywood for their charismatic cult leader. Hannah and Suruthi discuss how Charles Manson came *thisclose* to becoming the next great pop hit of the ‘60s. 

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