20 Songs that Caused Band Breakups

TLDRA compilation of 20 songs that led to the breakup of famous bands, including The Police, NSYNC, The Eagles, and more.

Key insights

💥The success of The Police's "Every Breath You Take" contributed to their breakup.

👋NSYNC's hit "Bye Bye Bye" led to tensions and creative differences within the group.

🦅The Eagles' song "Victim of Love" caused animosity among band members.

🎸Creativity conflicts over Depeche Mode's "Personal Jesus" led to the departure of a band member.

Fleetwood Mac's "Go Your Own Way" reflected the strained relationship between band members.

Q&A

What is the most famous song that caused a band breakup?

One of the most famous songs that caused a band breakup is The Police's "Every Breath You Take".

Did any of the bands reunite after their breakup?

Some bands, like Fleetwood Mac, had lineup changes but eventually reunited.

Was Axel Rose's diva behavior the main reason for Guns and Roses breakup?

Axel Rose's diva behavior was one of the reasons for Guns and Roses' breakup in the tumultuous 90s.

Did Oasis break up because of internal struggles?

Yes, Oasis faced internal struggles and tensions among band members which contributed to their breakup.

Did Alice Cooper's band dissolve after their hit song "Woman Machine"?

Alice Cooper's band faced overshadowing by his stage antics and their song's lack of success, leading to their breakup.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction to the topic of songs that caused band breakups.

01:07The Police's "Every Breath You Take" contributed to their breakup due to tensions caused by its success.

02:42NSYNC's hit "Bye Bye Bye" led to tensions and creative differences within the group.

02:57The Eagles' song "Victim of Love" caused animosity among band members.

05:50Depeche Mode's "Personal Jesus" led to the departure of a band member.

11:27Fleetwood Mac's "Go Your Own Way" reflected the strained relationship between band members.

13:33Oasis's "Don't Look Back in Anger" contributed to the ongoing tensions between the Gallagher brothers.

15:09Guns and Roses faced internal struggles and Axel Rose's diva behavior, leading to their breakup.

16:53The impact of Alice Cooper's "Woman Machine" on the band's dissolution.