For many musicians, becoming famous is part of the dream of making music. While some musicians don't ever truly reach their peak until long after their death, others become famous for far different reasons other than the songs they create. Imagine pouring your heart and soul into your music, only to have people remember you for something far more insidious.

The particular disappearance of an American songwriter has stumped and intrigued people for decades. Of course, the disappearance of Jim Sullivan seemed to be of more note than any of his other accomplishments. Those who hadn't heard of Jim Sullivan are in good company, as not many had heard for Jim Sullivan before he disappeared. No one knows where he went, what happened to him, or if there's still hope of ever understanding how he disappeared.