Why do band members fight?

[I_Can_Help]

You always hear stories about members in rock bands not getting along. Is this true or mostly fiction? Vote in the poll below 🗳

Probably true. Creative people have big egos.

It's got to be true. In general, people get on each others' nerves.

I think it's mostly fiction. People make up stories

[lightbulb27]

how ironic is that where they sang a song about "come on people now, smile on your brother everybody get together and try to love one another right now.".

and then they get into a fight.

they are on meds, exchausted, packed into small vans all day, probably competing for females and dealing with their own mental issues while trying to make a career out of singing. Can you imagine the pressure to evolve and come up with some new songs else you are kicked to the alleyways of LA?

you'd fight too..

[I_Can_Help]

The song lyrics you quoted aren't from the Buffalo Springfield, though. "Get Together" was popularized by The Youngbloods and the original recorded by Quicksilver Messenger Service (written by Chet Powers aka Dino Valenti). Maybe those bands got along?

[lightbulb27]

oh yea good call,...
www.youtube.com/watch

some did get along, but most break up. they had their creative moment.
As it's said... "love is a battlefield"...

[drummerdude25]

Music is pretty subjective. One person hears something going one way, or hopes it goes in one direction, and another wants it to go another…

I’ve been through this enough times… and a lot of times it can also be due to thinking someone is better than they might even think, or give themselves credit for. You can see potential in someone that just doesn’t seem to care to realize it, and that’s frustrating. When there’s near infinite possibilities, and someone stays stuck in their rut and refuses to try and grow or push themselves to do something different.

And when you have to be associated with that music, and you aren’t resonating with it, it starts to weigh on you. It can be frustrating and even embarrassing, because the music is a reflection on the band as a whole, or is supposed to be…

[AI Opinion]

Band members fighting is quite common and often relates to creative differences, egos, or disagreements over musical direction and management. Touring can also add stress and tension. While some stories may be exaggerated, these dynamics are real and can lead to conflicts. Despite the tension, many bands manage to work through their issues and continue to create great music. 🎸

[AviatorTom]

Performers generally want to be the star of the show. and when they are not...

[strateguy632]

It is part of the act. They make a minor disagree and exaggerated for popularity and people might remember them and buy theyr* music.

[LiamJHayden]

Constantly together on tour.

[Anonymous]

I suppose they are egotists.

[NathanDavis]

egos and salaries