10 Artists Who Left the Band, Flopped Solo, & Rejoined
Some artists shine brightest as part of a group, but when venturing out solo, things don’t always click. We’re diving into the stories of musicians who soared with their bands but struggled to replicate that magic alone—only to find their way back to where they truly belong. From Marcus Mumford to Courtney Love and Noel Gallagher, sometimes the group dynamic is just unbeatable.
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