25 Successful Musicians Who Retired Early

Look a little closer at the brutality of the music industry, and you might find it easier to sympathize with the musicians who chose to leave it all behind.

Successful Musicians Who Retired Early

Often considered one of the most virtuosic drummers in rock history, Neil Peart gave the prog-rock band Rush a distinctive and pummeling edge.

1. Neil Peart

2. Terminator X

Terminator X made his name on the hip-hop scene as one of the founding members of the legendary Public Enemy before retiring in 2003 and opening an ostrich farm.

Left her musical days behind her after a 23-year career to pursue writing full-time.

3. Alice Nutter

4. Jeff Mangum

Alongside the band, Mangum seemed content to depart from music and public life after only releasing two albums.

After 14 albums and 40 years spent playing together, U2’s bassist, Adam Clayton, appeared to call it quits when the band played a homecoming show in 2018.

5. Adam Clayton

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