There have been fairly a number of rock and metallic singers who left their respective bands, and then got here again years later for one more spherical (or two).
Sometimes the grass appears greener on the opposite aspect, however is not. These singers have been both interested by what would occur in the event that they took one other route of their careers, or they have been livid with how issues have been going within the bands they have been a part of.
Left the Band, Not Fired
We rounded up an inventory of rock and metallic singers who left bands and then got here again. The key phrase right here is “left,” so singers who have been fired do not rely. Unfortunately, which means Ozzy Osbourne, Motley Crue’s Vince Neil, Van Halen’s Sammy Hagar and a handful of others aren’t included.
Some reviews state that Hagar left Van Halen, however in 2023, he informed Rolling Stone, “Oh, I was fired. I was told that I quit by Eddie.”
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Band Breakups + Reunions Don’t Count Either
Additionally, full band breakups do not rely both ? the vocalist needed to have left on their very own. There’s just one exception to this rule, which you will see within the gallery.
Scroll beneath to see rock and metallic singers that left bands and then got here again.
Rock + Metal Singers Who Left Big Bands and Came Back
These singers willingly left the rock and metallic bands they have been in, and then rejoined afterward.
Gallery Credit: Lauryn Schaffner
20 Bands That Reunited With All of Their Original Members
It’s cool to see a band reunite with all of its authentic members, so we got here up with 20 examples of that occuring. Of course, that does not imply they essentially stayed along with all authentic members after. So, right here, we present how lengthy they have been collectively ? each initially and on their comeback(s).
Gallery Credit: Philip Trapp
