Songs of true stories that happened to the songwriter(s)

[Vexed]

Many songwriters are inspired to write from events that happened to them or their band members. What are some that you know?

"Smoke on the Water" by Deep Purple -- written about the fire at the Montreux Switzerland, Frank Zappa concert, that Deep Purple's members were in the audience and they got safely out to a nearby restaurant and watched the smoke gather across Lake Geneva.

[BeatleloverKT]

The Ballad of John and Yoko, Fab 4️⃣

It describes the events of their

wedding and their highly publicized 

“Bed In” on their Honeymoon

[MaVolta]

Garden Party - Rick Nelson

Written about his experience performing at Madison Square Garden 1971 rock n roll concert.

[BobH07]

Sara Smile:  Hall & Oates about Daryl's girlfriend Sara Allen

[BobH07]

Leader Of The Band:  Dan Fogelberg about his father

[BobH07]

Tears In Heaven:  Eric Clapton on the death of his son

[EricC28201]

Ridin' The Storm Out - REO Speedwagon

The band was travelling between shows in Colorado.  They drove into a snow storm, decided to prank their manager by getting lost on purpose and ended up getting really lost.