Red Hot Chilli Peppers: Photographed (from left to right) are Jack Irons, Hillel Slovak, Flea, and Anthony Kiedis.
The Beach Boys: After being a member of The Beach Boys for several years.
Metallica: Dave Mustaine (far left) was fired from Metallica for abusing drugs, which he feels was unjust. He went on to form the also hugely successful Megadeath.
U2; During the early days of forming U2, the Edge’s big brother and guitarist Richard Evans (right) stepped down.
Pink Floyd: Pink Floyd are another classic rock band that have had their fair share of struggles internally.
The Beatles: Pete Best (center left) was urged to leave the Beatles after George Martin, their producer, was unhappy with his drumming.
Arctic Monkeys: After refusing to tour with the band due to fatigue, Andy Nicholson (center right) was replaced as bassist for the era-defining British rock band.
Fleetwood Mac: Bob Welch (center rear) cashed in his chips with Fleetwood Mac in 1974.
Destiny’s Child: Feeling bitter about the favoritism that manager Mathew Knowles showed towards his daughter Beyoncé and her friend Kelly Rowland,
Iron Maiden: Pushing heavy rock and hedonism to its limits, singer Paul Di’Anno (center) was paid to leave the band.