Why Your Favorite Bands Actually Disbanded

Published on 04/28/2021
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Drugs And Booze Ravaged The Allman Brothers

Gregg Allman would experience a pair of tragedies when the singer’s brother, called Duane, died in a motorcycle collision, as did another member, in a single year within the same city. Then there was the antagonism with Dickey Betts, the guitarist. The band was plagued with ego clashes and they were spending more money than they were earning in 1976. Gregg would end up taking the stand during a band’s associate’s drug possession court case. The band then felt betrayed by Gregg’s testimony, which destroyed the band.

Drugs And Booze Ravaged The Allman Brothers

Drugs And Booze Ravaged The Allman Brothers

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The Numerous Causes Of The Clash’s Downfall

Topper Headon wrote “Rock The Casbah”, the 1982 hit, while he had already departed The Clash. The official reasons for his quitting were penned as exhaustion, but his bandmates were well aware of his substance abuse problems. The band had already been deep in its disagreements that were worsened by demanding touring and divergent musical interests. Mick Jones, the band’s guitarist, was also letting the side down with his behavior. The Clash would ultimately split up after four years.

The Numerous Causes Of The Clashs Downfall

The Numerous Causes Of The Clashs Downfall

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