Musicians' Other Bands

1970

After Cream and Blind Faith, Eric Clapton formed this blues-rock band.

1971

After the Beatles broke up, Paul McCartney formed this band with his wife Linda.

1980

After the death of Joy Division’s lead singer, the remaining members continued under this new name.

1983

After being fired from Metallica, Dave Mustaine formed this thrash metal band.

1985

Genesis guitarist/bassist Mike Rutherford formed this side project.

1988

George Harrison helped assemble this star-packed supergroup.

1988

David Bowie traded solo superstardom for this hard rock band.

1989

Pixies bassist Kim Deal co-founded this band with Tanya Donelly of Throwing Muses.

1990

Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell formed this tribute project with future Pearl Jam members.

1992

Perry Farrell formed this band after Jane's Addiction broke up.

1994

Members of Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, and Screaming Trees formed this grunge-era supergroup.

1994

After Nirvana ended, drummer Dave Grohl began this band as a one-man recording project.

1996

After Kyuss broke up, Josh Homme formed this desert rock band.

1998

Blur’s Damon Albarn co-created this virtual band with artist Jamie Hewlett.

1999

Tool's Maynard James Keenan joined this side project.

2001

Rage Against the Machine members joined Chris Cornell in this band.

2001

After the Smashing Pumpkins broke up, Billy Corgan formed this short-lived band.

2002

Guns N’ Roses members joined STP singer Scott Weiland in this hard rock supergroup.

2005

Jack White of the White Stripes co-founded this band with Brendan Benson.

2009

Dave Grohl, Josh Homme, and John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin) formed this rock supergroup.

2020

Radiohead’s Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood formed this trio with drummer Tom Skinner.