Bands go off the radar for lots of reasons. They argue about creative or artistic issues all the time and finally throw in the towel. The members want to have solo careers for a change. They are exhausted from constant rounds of writing, touring, recording, and trying to stay at the forefront of the pack. They fall out of favor with fans, who move on. Some bands would rather break up than see the quality of their work diminish. Also, being part of a rock band can be a grind. In the case of the Beatles, for example, it was simply time to say goodbye to each other and to us. These four rock bands now have only one member left. During their heyday, they were phenomenal. Hit songs, great concerts, and always something to enjoy. Lets take one more look at Uriah Heep, Foreigner, the Eagles, Journey, and their sublime rock 'n' roll legacy, per Grunge.
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Uriah Heep
The outlet reported that ",,,[T}he British group created early 1970s favorites like 'Come Away Melinda,' 'Wake Up (Set Your Sights),' 'Easy Livin,' and 'Sweet Lorraine.' Named for a character in David Copperfield, a classic Charles Dickens novel, the band was comprised of Ken Hensley, David Byron, Paul Newton, Alex Napier, and Mick Box. Their prodigious output includes over 40 albums. Mick Box is the sole survivor of Uriah Heep's original bandmates.
Foreigner
Ah Foreigner! What a terrific, bygone band they were! Per the outlet, "...[T]he band became one of the biggest rock outfits on the planet, with its self-titled debut selling 5 million copies and leading to its first big hits such as 'Cold as Ice' and 'Feels Like the First Time.' They dipped their toes in the robust pop waters with songs like "I Want to Know What Love Is" and Waiting For a Girl Like You." Lou Gramm quit the band in 1990, made a comeback in 1994, and in 2003, he quit a second time. Per the outlet, "Since about that time, Kelly Hansen has served as the main singer in Foreigner, alongside bassist Jeff Pilson, who joined in 2004, and an assortment of side musicians." Mick Jones is still part of Foreigner, but he said last year that he has Parkinson's Disease, "and would participate in the band's final tour in some way."
Eagles
I think that the fact that fans know just about every word of the Eagles' songs speaks volumes about their popularity and staying power. The outlet anoints them as "Objectively one of the most popular American bands of all time," and few would dispute that. Don Henley and Glenn Frey were the John Lennon and Paul McCartney of this sensational group. They started off as Linda Ronstadt's backing band. The Eagles took shape little by little, with Henley, Frey, Bernie Leadon, Randy Meisner, Don Felder, and Joe Walsh (he replaced Leadon) signing on. Timothy B. Schmit was another addition. The present-day Eagles consist of Walsh, Vince Gill, and Schmit. Don Henley is the only holdover from the first-edition of the Eagles.
Journey
I love these guys. One of their signature songs, "Separate Ways," is such a killer hit. I am an absolute pushover for that one. Their other great tunes were "Open Arms," "Don't Stop Believin,'" and "Faithfully." Lead singer Steve Perry put his heart and soul into each lyric with spectacular results. Amazingly, despite selling millions of albums, Journey never notched a number one song, per the outlet. Perry made his exit in 1987. Twenty years later, Jonathan Cain and Neal Schon "fired" Ross Valory because he allegedly tried to lay claim to the name Journey. Schon is the last man standing form the original iteration of the band according to the outlet.
