The old saying “timing is everything” is especially true for musicians, for whom keeping the beat is crucial. However, some musicians have terrible timing, especially those who quit or were kicked out just before their band made it big.
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These almost famous few must be bummed that they missed out on the fame and fortune that their former bandmates gained, though some of them went on to have successful careers of their own. We’ve compiled a list of forty musical groups who had a change in lineup that led to a change in luck.