I Remember You: Eve6
Five years. If you look at the timelines, study the histories, and do the math, you'll notice that the vast majority of bands don't last longer than five years. It could also be argued that if a band does indeed stay together longer than five years, anything they do from year six on is generally dogshit compared to the magic of the first five. Some bands, however, continue to thrive well over this supposed watermark. - Look at Pearl Jam, who continue to make interesting records and stay relevant over fifteen years into their career. - Green Day almost fell into the five year trap, but then discovered what I was trying to tell you people all along: rock operas are sooooo killer! - Our nation's most beloved, The Tragically Hip, have survived (without so much as a single band member replaced) and thrived for twenty years now. - Of course, a discussion on longevity would be useless without the obvious mention of The Rolling Stones, who maintain superiority in concert rev...