How 19 Bands Moved On After Losing A Member
The recent Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concerts in London and Los Angeles marked the first time that the Foo Fighters performed without their beloved drummer, Taylor Hawkins, since his tragic passing….
Freddie Mercury (1946-1991), singer with Queen, standing in front of a drumkit as he sings into a microphone on stage during a live concert performance by the band at the National Bowl in Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom, on 5 June 1982.
(Photo by Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)The recent Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concerts in London and Los Angeles marked the first time that the Foo Fighters performed without their beloved drummer, Taylor Hawkins, since his tragic passing. The emotionally charged sets were so great that it got some fans wondering what the band’s future will hold, if they have any future at all.
It’s always difficult to move on after a band member has passed. How do you replace them? Will the new member fit in musically? Will they get along with the band and the crew? Here, we look at how a couple of legendary groups dealt with losing a member while they were still active.
Queen
(Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)British singer Freddie Mercury (1946 - 1991) of rock band Queen in concert at Leeds Football Club, UK, 29th May 1982. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
The Pretenders
(Photo by Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)Rock band The Pretenders, fronted by singer and guitarist Chrissie Hynde, in concert at the Lyceum in London, 14th December 1981. (Photo by Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
AC/DC
(Photo by Donald Weber/Getty Images)TORONTO, CANADA - JULY 30: Angus Young of the Australian rock group AC/DC performs during the SARS relief concert held at Downsview Park July 30, 2003 in Toronto, Canada. An estimated 490,000 fans showed up for the daylong music festival headed by the Rolling Stones. (Photo by Donald Weber/Getty Images)
Metallica
(Photo by Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images)SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 24: Musician James Hetfield of Metallica performs during the Big Day Out Music Festival at the Sydney Olympic Park January 24, 2003 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images)
The Rolling Stones
(Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)1964: British rock group the Rolling Stones, comprising drummer Charlie Watts, frontman Mick Jagger, guitarists Keith Richards and Brian Jones and bassist Bill Wyman. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
The Who
(Photo by Mike Lawn/Fox Photos/Getty Images)10th December 1968: British rock group The Who performing at the Rolling Stones' 'Rock And Roll Circus' event, a performance at Internel Studios in Stonebridge Park, Wembley, devised to be filmed for television. (Photo by Mike Lawn/Fox Photos/Getty Images)
Led Zeppelin
(Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)June 1973: British rock band Led Zeppelin. From left to right, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Bonham (1947 - 1980), John Paul Jones. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)
Nirvana
Universal MusicINXS
(Photo by Patrick Riviere/Getty Images)SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - 1985: Leader of the group INXS Michael Hutchence and his band at the Countdown Awards 1985 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Patrick Riviere/Getty Images)
Lynyrd Skynyrd
(Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images)NEW YORK - MARCH 13: Inductees Lynyrd Skynyrd pose backstage during the 21st Annual Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Waldorf Astoria March 13, 2006 in New York City. The induction ceremony will air March 21, 2006 on VH1. (Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images)
Def Leppard
(Photo by Mercury Records/Hulton Archive/Courtesy of Getty Images)Promotional portrait of the British rock band Def Leppard, circa 1985. L-R: Steve Clark, Rick Savage, Joe Elliott, Pete Willis, Rick Allen. (Photo by Mercury Records/Hulton Archive/Courtesy of Getty Images)
Yes
(Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 07: 2017 Inductee Jon Anderson of Yes speaks onstage at the 32nd Annual Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Barclays Center on April 7, 2017 in New York City. The event will broadcast on HBO Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 8:00 pm ET/PT (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
The Beastie Boys
(Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)NEW YORK - APRIL 26: (US TABS OUT) (L-R) Rappers Michael Diamond "Mike D", Adam Yauch "MCA", and Adam Horovitz "Ad-Rock" of the Beastie Boys pose in the dressing room before taping MTV's Direct Effect April 26, 2004 in the MTV Times Square Studio in New York City. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)
The Red Hot Chili Peppers
Photo by Scott Gries/Getty ImagesThe Red Hot Chili Peppers perform on Ellis Island in New York City on the day their new album "By The Way" was released. 7/9/02 Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images
The Allman Brothers Band
(Photo by Don Paulsen/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)Musician Duane Allman (1946 - 1971) of American rock group The Allman Brothers Band performs at the last night at Fillmore East, a nightclub on Second Avenue, New York City, before the closing of the venue, 27th June 1971. (Photo by Don Paulsen/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
Alice In Chains
(Photo by Paul Hawthorne/Getty Images)NEW YORK - OCTOBER 21: Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains performs during the DKNY//Jeans Presents Vanity Fair In Concert to benefit the Step Up Women's Network at Irving Plaza, on October 21, 2004 in New York City, New York. (Photo by Paul Hawthorne/Getty Images)
Mother Love Bone
Island/Def JamSublime
Courtesy of Gasoline Alley, JVStone Temple Pilots
Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images.Stone Temple Pilots pose during the filming of the video for their single 'Days of the Week' from their upcoming album Shangri-La Dee Da. The video was directed by Kevin Kerslake. From left to right are; Eric Kretz, Dean DeLeo, Scott Weiland, and Robert DeLeo. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images.
