10 Rock Bands That Survived Major Line-Up Changes
7. Queens Of The Stone Age
The policy on membership for Queens of the Stone Age has been a bit complicated over the years. While many fans can count on a few members playing on the band's records, the only member who has been with the band through thick and thin has been lead songwriter Joshua Homme.
The band had somewhat of a consistent lineup at the beginning of the 2000's with Nick Oliveri and Mark Lanegan, but complications with other commitments and misbehavior led to them parting ways before the band's 2005 release Lullabies to Paralyze. Ever since then, guitarist Troy Van Leeuwen has been the only consistent member next to Homme.
Though there is a full band who tours each record, the actual album cuts of QOTSA's songs often feature an all star cast of Homme's friends in the music business. Across the band's last few records, everyone from Dave Grohl to Trent Reznor to even Elton John have made an appearance on a track or two.
The consistent inconsistency of the lineup has actually worked in the band's favor, with fans always clamoring to know which guest stars Homme will utilize next. Regardless of who's in the band, the actual music has always been just the right kind of sultry rock and roll to leave you aching for more.