Top 20 Bands RUINED By a New Lead Singer
VOICE OVER: Ryan Wild
WRITTEN BY: Cillian Cunningham
Some bands simply can't survive the loss of their iconic frontman. Join us as we count down our picks for the bands that were never quite the same after replacing their lead singer! From legendary rock acts to punk pioneers, these vocalist changes left lasting damage on some of music's greatest legacies. Our countdown includes Van Halen losing David Lee Roth, INXS struggling after Michael Hutchence's tragic passing, Iron Maiden's rocky Blaze Bayley era, Fleetwood Mac's forgettable "Time" album, Deep Purple cycling through frontmen, and many more! Which singer change do you think hurt their band the most? Let us know in the comments below!
- #17: Kasabian
- #16: Boston
- #15: Sepultura
- #14: Journey
- #13: Creedence Clearwater Revival
- #12: Black Sabbath
- #11: Lynyrd Skynyrd
- #10: Queensrÿche
- #9: Sublime with Rome
- #8: Skid Row
- #7: Dead Kennedys
- #6: Genesis
- #5: Deep Purple
- #4: Yes
- #3: Fleetwood Mac
- #2: Iron Maiden
- #1: INXS
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