A line-up change can stem from a multitude of factors.
Sometimes musical directions change and its an amicable parting of ways.
Notable rock guitarist changes have led to some bands floundering on the subsequent first album with the new member.
Quiet Riot had been unable to secure a US recording deal despite having a powerhouse line-up of talent.
Their breakthrough single Cum on Feel the Noize was an amped-up metal cover of a 70s glam rock song.
It would become the first metal song to enterBillboards Hot 100 chart.
The albumMetal Healthwould reach number one the same week, becoming the first heavy metal album to do so.
Keeping the uphill momentum, the follow-up albumFragilebecame their peak once again.
The bands fifth studio album notably had many replacement members, yet Howe was the over-arching theme.
He would become a full-fledged member of Paramore upon the departure of rhythm guitarist Hunter Lamb in 2007.
All of this happened before theyd even recorded their debut album.
It became their first album to be certified Gold.
While Metallica has stayed current and contemporary, this is their masterpiece composition.
Most importantly, Wyldes contributions restored Osbournes career to a similar magnitude as seen with Rhoads.
This devastating moment would be what brought John Frusciante in as a replacement.
The culmination of Frusciante and Rick Rubin would prove to be truly magical.
For Joe Walsh to enter as the guitar replacement for the founding member, the pressure was immense.
“Walsh couldnt let this momentum falterand if it did, the blame would be on him.
With Leadons departure, the band had to restructure and leave behind their heavy country influence.
Through this emerged Hotel California, which would become the bands signature song.
The albumHotel Californiawould go on to secure the Eagles two more Grammys.
The addition of the American folk rock duo brought an elevated tone to the band.
The first album with their combined forces, 1975sFleetwood Mac,peaked at number one in the US.
