Plenty of singers have left bands and gone on to havesuccessful solo careers.
While both of these options represent a positive outcome, perhaps nothing is sweeter than the classic reunion.
Throughout history,bands forgiving one another has led to some of the biggest songs, albums, andtours.
While some seem to last many years, others happen quickly.
For Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees,this all took place in less than two years.
They worked tirelessly in the early ’60s, eventually releasing their first album in 1965.
Five more albums would follow this, but the release in 1969 marked a turning point for them.
At this time, Robin decided to leave to pursue a solo career.
They decided to replace the voice that helped make them famous and carry on the band’s name.
Without Halford, they produced two studio albums.
On his own, Halford was doing well too, releasing a plethora of music.
By 2005, the band had already produced a new album.
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With Leach, the band released two albums.
Instead of going with someone new again, the band went back to their original vocalist, Jesse Leach.
This was a very exciting move for original fans of the band.
Since his return, they have released four albums, including one in 2025.
Additionally,it has provided fans with a litany of nostalgia.
However,Asking Alexandria is a band that has defied the odds.
For years, they crafted catchy songs and provided their fans with honest lyrics.
Lead singer Danny Worsnop stepped away, seeking something different from what he was finding in the band.
Asking Alexandria also moved on, replacing Worsnop and releasing another album.
Time was able to heal everything, and Worsnop eventually returned.
Throughout the ’90s, the two quickly worked their way into becoming a well-known pop-punk band.
Once Travis Barker joined, they skyrocketed into the mainstream with their 1999 album,Enema of the State.
They would go on a hiatus for years, only to reform for another album in 2011.
After that, things really fell apart, and DeLonge left for good.
This time, Hoppus and Barker decided to keep things going and replaced DeLonge.
Blink-182 went on to achieve continued success, and DeLonge focused on projects that truly interested him.
However,after Hoppus faced a health scare, DeLonge decided it was time to rejoin the band.
In fact, by the numbers, Jimi Jamison had more success than original lead singer Dave Bickler.
Nonetheless, it does not take away from the foundation that Bickler helped build.
As the ’80s roared on, so did Survivor with Jamison at the helm.
In the mid-1960s, theband moved on to work with Bob Dylan.
However, after witnessing fan backlash to Dylan’s new sound, Helm stepped away for a few years.
Eventually, he returned, andwhat was once a backing band transformed into The Band.
Now, they focused on their own music instead of someone else’s.
The Band achieved major success, being labeled as one of the most influential rock groups ever.
They were inducted into several Halls of Fame and have rightfully received the praise they earned.
Truly, their influence extends far beyond just the genre they helped make famous.
Of course, one of the biggest factors that set them apart was the voice ofOzzy Osbourne.
With him as the lead singer, the band released their first eight albums throughout the 1970s.
Unfortunately,personal issues with Ozzy took hold, and he was dismissed.
The band did not do poorly in replacing him, as they secured the legendaryRonnie James Dioto join.
Afterward, they tried a few more singers, including Ian Gillan of Deep Purple fame.
As time passed, Ozzy would rejoin the band for some reunion performances and a live album.
Fans fell in love with their persona and the way they embraced the rockstar lifestyle.
Unfortunately, this led to some rough days, and eventually, egos took hold.
This resulted in the exit of lead singer Vince Neil.
The band was determined to continue andwould replace him for one album.
Ever since then, he has been a part of the band.
However,a major part of the band’s early success was due to lead singer David Lee Roth.
He was a fantastic performer and quickly drew attention to them after their incredible self-titleddebut studio album.
For years, it seemed like nothing could slow the band down.
However, this is where Roth’s time in the band ended.
Soon after, they replaced him withSammy Hagar, who became a reliable voice for them.
Eventually, Hagar would leave, which opened the door to further possibilities for the band.
