Fame can be a double-edged sword, and for some bands, hitting the top of the charts and achieving worldwide success was just the beginning of the end. While millions of fans were singing along to their hits, these groups made the shocking decision to call it quits for a number of reasons, from internal tensions to creative differences. No matter the reason, the impact of these sudden breakups is still felt in pop culture today, and has left us wondering what smash-hit singles and albums we would have been treated to if these groups had stayed together a little longer.

From Hotel California hitmakers The Eagles’ on-stage fallout to countless fiery clashes over creative direction and songwriting credit, many of the world’s biggest bands were no strangers to internal controversy. Today,

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