Perhaps they resided in the shadow of someone else within a genre, or maybe there was a lack of mainstream appreciation. Maybe they were just in the wrong place at the wrong time. That could have been the case during the 1980s for these 20 bands.
Los Angeles is the entertainment capital of the world. That's certainly true when it comes to making music. But the whole beachy, diverse and eclectic vibe of the city and its surroundings has also influenced and inspired many a musician to write and sing about it all.
In honor of Osbourne's sacking from one of the most popular band's of all time, here's a look at 25 of the most notable musicians who have been fired (in alphabetical order) from famous groups.
The Boston bad boys in Aerosmith are survivors – they’ve lasted almost 50 years in the music business, bouncing back from breakups, commercial flops, and well-publicized struggles with addiction.
Statistically speaking, it is incredibly likely that you were bullied in school by someone with a name like Brad or Ashley. Whether they didn't let you sit at the cool kids' table, whether you got picked last in P.E.