5 Musicians Who Almost Joined Different Bands

Instead of looking at what was, let’s look at what could’ve been

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When we think of iconic musicians, we automatically associate them with a particular band or a solo artist. After all, some artists are synonymous with certain groups. However, the union between a musician and their band isn’t always the plan from day one.

Before finding their feet or even after their group’s first run, many musicians have tried their hands at joining some other notable bands. It’s safe to say that music would have been very different if these unions actually did come to fruition.

Let’s take a look at 5 musicians who almost joined different bands. Without further ado, let’s begin!

#5. Michael Bolton: Black Sabbath

Before becoming well-known as a singer of sentimental ballads, Michael Bolton was a Hard Rock performer who allegedly auditioned for the position of Black Sabbath’s new singer. Image: cheatsheet.com

Known for their hard and heavy sound, Black Sabbath were among the forerunners of the Heavy Metal genre. To some, they remain the greatest Heavy Metal group of all time. On the other hand, Michael Bolton is often most recognised for his Soulful ballads with a sound quite unlike that of Black Sabbath.