He once had naked men parachute into a garden party he held.
Another time he invited all his closest friend and his entire family - including his beloved granny, flown with other family over from England - to his LA estate to celebrate his star on the walk of fame. He spent most of the party alone in his room snorting coke, popping pills and drinking vodka. His entrance to his own party was to hurl himself into the pool, screaming that he wanted to die.
And yes, his string of albums from about 1970 to 1974 was remarkable. I bet he's still great in concert!