10 albums that made artists quit music forever

Any record should be a labour of love, but some albums are enough to make people want to hang things up for good.
American Songwriter

Carly Pearce Reveals Why She Nearly Quit Music, Shares How She “Stretched” Herself for Forthcoming LP (Off the Record, Episode 9)

Carly Pearce is opening up about why she almost quit music, her latest songs, and her forthcoming LP on the 'Off the Record' podcast.
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Singer-Songwriter Jack Garratt Almost Quit Music, But New Album ‘Pillars' Helped Him Kill His Ego: ‘The Person Singing Isn't a Hero'

"F–k, I used to not like him," says British singer-songwriter Jack Garratt, speaking about a past version of himself. "He used to not be very kind to me. We have a much better relationship now." ...
American Songwriter

A “Drained” Bob Dylan Nearly Quit Music Altogether in 1965: Behind the Writing Session That Changed Everything

Bob Dylan’s legendary career took off fairly quickly. However, the hit singer/songwriter behind tunes like “Lay Lady Lay” and “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door” had a few years to contemplate whether or not ...
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HARDY releases his new album 'Quit!!', revealing the core of his fearless rock-star spirit

Since releasing his 2023 album "The Mockingbird and the Crow," HARDY has played country and rock music in front of upwards of 5 million people. He's also one of Nashville's busiest songwriters, well ...

Charli XCX reveals she wants to ‘quit music’ for new career path

Charli previously strayed from music to play herself in her January film, "The Moment." ...
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Yvette Young almost quit making music before taking a radical solo turn – but she’s not done with Covet

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Eli Chavez “I want to make music and do things that make me happy,” says art teacher ...