Top 10 Touring Bands With NO Original Members Left
VOICE OVER: Patrick Mealey
WRITTEN BY: George Pacheco
These bands keep rocking the road, even without the musicians who started it all! Join us as we count down our picks for the most iconic touring bands that continue to perform live with absolutely zero original members remaining in their lineups. From prog rock legends to classic rock hitmakers and beyond, the show must go on! Our countdown includes Asia, Smokie, The Platters, The Drifters, GWAR, Little River Band, Kansas, Quiet Riot, Foreigner, and Yes. Bands like Foreigner carried on after Mick Jones stepped away, while Yes lost its heartbeat when Chris Squire passed in 2015. Have you seen any of these legacy acts in concert? Let us know in the comments!
- #10: Asia
- #9: Smokie
- #8: The Platters
- #7: The Drifters
- #6: GWAR
- #5: Little River Band
- #4: Kansas
- #3: Quiet Riot
- #2: Foreigner
- #1: Yes
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