The reasons for these legendary splits range from creative differences to personal conflicts to financial disagreements to simply wanting to pursue solo projects. So hold your lighter up (okay, your cell phone) and let’s take a moment to acknowledge the biggest band breakups in music history.
““I wasn’t going to tell you, but I’m breaking the group up. It feels good. It feels like a divorce.”
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The Beatles
Van Halen (1984 > 1996)
Sonic Youth
Oasis