Alex Carson
Which rock bands are you a loyal fan of? Band members aren’t always as loyal to each other as they should be. Like any tight-nit group, there’s the potential for betrayal. It can also happen in a variety of ways. Getting kicked out of a band hurts, but getting canned out of nowhere makes it sting even more. One of the most famous examples is Pete Best of The Beatles who was told point-blank that he was being replaced by Ringo Starr.
▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 – Intro
00:26 – Dave Mustaine
01:13 – Jason Newsted
01:42 – Danny Kirwan
03:25 – Randy Rhoads
04:03 – Dave Mason
05:32 – Don Powell
05:53 – Pete Willis
06:21 – Michael Anthony
06:58 – Dave Abbruzzese
07:41 – Pete Best
08:25 – Outro
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There’s also a more insidious type of band betrayal where one member gets quietly phased out William Goldsmith had his rum tracks recorded over. Michael Anthony’s face even got removed from Van Halen’s art when Eddie Van Halen’s massive persona began to take over. Addiction and substance abuse are also major problems. Metallica had a reputation for loving their drinks, but Dave Mustaine took it too far. He was fired but had the last laugh by founding the equally successful Megadeath.
Disagreements in bands can start over the simplest things. Dave Abruzzee of Pearl Jam was accused of being too big-headed when he enjoyed the band’s rising success. Guigsy of Oasis wanted to take a break and was berated for not being devoted when he came back. Many betrayed rock stars learn to forgive but not to forget. Danny Kirwhan was right in the middle of the drama of Fleetwood Mac. Dave Mason hasn’t fully gotten over the infighting amongst the members of Traffic that forced him to leave.
Relationships between band members can also end in tragedy. Randy Rhoads was close to Ozzy Ozborne but considered quitting his band before his untimely death. Like and subscribe to FactsVerse for more on the ups and downs of your favorite bands. Watch our video to learn about 13 legendary rock stars who were betrayed by their own band.
13 Legendary Rock Stars Who Were Betrayed By Their Own Band
