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Old Singer: Brett Scallions
New Singer: Toryn Green

Facelessness isn't always a good quality for a band, but it's a boon when said combo needs to replace its lead singer – as these workmanlike rockers did upon Brett Scallons' departure in 2006. They struck out when trying to persuade Clay Aiken – or Chris Daughtry (same difference) – to step in but found an Alaskan Battle of the Bands winner willing to assume the Scallions mantle a year later.

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Mike

These lists are such a damn JOKE! Two of the BIGGEST misses were AC DC and Deep Purple, most people don't know that Ian Gillian was NOT the first OR second lead singer for Deep Purple, David Cloverdale was the second and I believe Dave Evans was the first singer. In face Deep Purple, Rainbow, Black Sabbath and Whitesnake have all shared various members over the year. Supertramp went on after their lead singer Hogdins left. Survivor fired their lead singer after the HUGE hit "Eye of the Tiger" and went on to bigger success. Sammy AND Dave have both fronted VH since Cherone was fired. There is Jefferson Starship moving on without Grace Slick. BAD COMPANY went on after Rodgers joined Page and The Firm then rejoined.

Some of the bands on this list I've never heard of.

April 20 2010 at 10:23 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Calley

What about Iron Maiden
Dianno, Dickinson, Bayley, Dickinson

November 17 2009 at 4:22 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Rael 64

Seriously - Genesis have sold over 150 million records worldwide and the Gabriel/Collins story is legend in the world of rock. Epic Fail on your part.

I agree also that AC/DC was a huge miss.

October 01 2009 at 3:31 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Kelso Horror

What about Pink Floyd?
Roger Waters steps in for Syd Barret, David Gilmour steps in for Roger Waters.

September 20 2009 at 11:55 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
groverdee

What about Fleetwood Mac??????
Probably one of the best and most successful revolving doors.

September 20 2009 at 6:19 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
cbfan92

uhhhh..heloooooooooooo!!!! acdc, exodus, anthrax, starship. and michael isnt the only singer for boston. theres tommy decarlo too

September 22 2008 at 11:54 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
veeeda

How did I get all the way through this list without seeing AC/DC?

August 19 2008 at 1:26 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Gen

No AC/DC? What about Maiden?? After they replaced Paul with Bruce, they became one of the biggest metal bands in the world! Or is this list supposed to be who sucked after replacing their singer? If so, I'll give you 24 hours to take Sabbath off of there.

August 13 2008 at 10:30 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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cbfan92

why take sabbath off? they had the most singers in the history of man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

September 22 2008 at 11:55 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
David

Thanks for mentioning Bruce. Not only did he replace their original singer and turn the band into the greatest heavy metal band ever(in my humble opinion), but he later left the band, was replaced, and then returned to to put them back on top. I just watched a recent Iron Maiden concert on VH1 and was amazed at the fact that they still sell out stadiums and continue to make amazing albums.
I plan on seeing them this summer and I plan on bringing my nephew to show him what a great concert is like because I doubt any of todays crap bands will still be filling arenas in 30 years as Maiden has done.

April 11 2010 at 8:01 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
kittylovesmaster

dont forget greatful dead

May 22 2008 at 3:20 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Sherri

Uriah Heep!!!!!

May 06 2008 at 5:26 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply