All articles tagged with #band breakup
Jane's Addiction has officially disbanded following a chaotic final concert in 2024, which was marred by lead singer Perry Farrell punching guitarist Dave Navarro, leading to the cancellation of their reunion tour and the end of their musical partnership.
Jane's Addiction has officially disbanded following a violent onstage altercation in 2024, with band members issuing apologies and resolving their differences, ending their reunion tour and leading to multiple lawsuits between Farrell and former bandmates.
Morrissey is looking to sell his interests in The Smiths' catalog and rights due to burnout and disassociation from his former bandmates, amid ongoing disputes over band trademarks and potential reunions.
Morrissey is seeking to sell his rights to The Smiths' songs due to strained relations with former bandmates and to protect his health, offering full rights to potential buyers amid his disillusionment with past associations.
Sammy Hagar claims he was falsely portrayed as leaving Van Halen voluntarily, asserting he was pushed out and unfairly criticized by Eddie Van Halen, which caused ongoing tension and public disputes about their breakup.
Brent Hinds publicly confirmed he was kicked out of Mastodon and criticized his former bandmates on social media, while Mastodon continues their tour with a new guitarist, Nick Johnston.
Perry Farrell has sued former bandmates Dave Navarro, Eric Avery, and Stephen Perkins following an onstage altercation and their subsequent lawsuit against him, accusing them of harassment, assault, and wrongful band breakup, while they seek at least $10 million for tour cancellations caused by the incident.
In his new memoir "Life's Too Short," Darius Rucker reveals how his drug abuse led to the downfall of Hootie & the Blowfish in 2008. Struggling with cocaine and Ecstasy, Rucker's addiction strained his marriage and band relationships, prompting a pivotal band meeting where he requested his own bus to avoid drugs. This period marked the band's split and Rucker's transition to a solo country music career in Nashville.
Tim Commerford, bass player for Rage Against the Machine, remains noncommittal about the band's future, stating that he's the "low man on the totem pole" and waits for direction. He also discusses his prostate cancer diagnosis, ongoing vigilance, and musical projects outside of RATM.
In an excerpt from his memoir, Geddy Lee of Rush recounts the day he was fired from the band in 1969. Lee reveals that the decision to replace him was driven by drummer John Rutsey, who wanted to reinvent the band's image and find someone "hipper." Despite feeling shocked and hurt, Lee resolved to start a band of his own and eventually rejoined Rush after Rutsey called to make amends. The experience made Lee more confident and skeptical, shaping his approach to the music business.
Stevie Nicks suggests that Fleetwood Mac will not continue without the late Christine McVie, stating that her absence cannot be replaced and that the band cannot go any further without her. Nicks emphasizes McVie's songwriting talent and the unique pop hits she contributed to the band, expressing that without her, Fleetwood Mac would become a more hard-rock band. Mick Fleetwood had previously hinted at the band's potential end following McVie's passing in November 2022.