The reason bands become successful will usually be a combination of their talent and their likability. Losing a member can be a huge blow to a band whose fame (and usually fortune) are based on the group as a whole. Many groups have simply split up or suffered failing careers after losing a member but other have gone on to have the same, if not more success. Take a look at these bands who have successfully survived the loss of a band member.
Everyone has heard of Paul, John, George and Ringo but many people forget that this wasn’t the original line up of The Beatles. They started life as Paul, John, George and Pete, and stayed that way for 2 years. Then, for reasons we don’t know, Pete changed to Ringo and the rest is history.
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