Top 10 Band Members Who Got Left Behind
VOICE OVER: Ryan Wild
WRITTEN BY: Cillian Cunningham
They were so close to fame and fortune, but fate had other plans... Join us as we count down our picks for the musicians who exited famous bands just before they hit the big time! From founding members who were fired to talented players replaced by returning legends, these artists watched from the sidelines as their former bandmates achieved global stardom. Our countdown includes Pete Best from The Beatles, Dave Mustaine from Metallica, Brian Jones from The Rolling Stones, Josh Klinghoffer from Red Hot Chili Peppers, and more! Which departure do you think was the most unfair? Let us know in the comments below!
- #10: Danny Kirwan
- #9: LeToya Luckett and LaTavia Roberson
- #8: Glen Matlock
- #7: Josh Klinghoffer
- #6: Jason Everman
- #5: Crystal Jones
- #4: Doug Hopkins
- #3: Brian Jones
- #2: Dave Mustaine
- #1: Pete Best
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band members, musicians, rock history, fired musicians, Pete Best, Dave Mustaine, Brian Jones, Doug Hopkins, Crystal Jones, Jason Everman, Josh Klinghoffer, Glen Matlock, LeToya Luckett, LaTavia Roberson, Danny Kirwan, The Beatles, Metallica, Rolling Stones, Gin Blossoms, TLC, Nirvana, Soundgarden, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sex Pistols, Destiny's Child, Fleetwood Mac,