Bands that booted an original member before hitting it big.

[njtt]

@astorian

If Wikipedia is to be trusted, there were 15 songs credited to Nanker Phelge, but only two of those songs distributed any royalties to Ian Stewart: “Stoned” and “Little by Little.” Neither of those was a hit single, but presumably Stewart made some money on album sales.

Nanker Phelge - Wikipedia

Of all the Nanker Phelge songs, the only one you’re ever likely to hear on the radio any more is “Play With Fire.”

Looking at your link, I wonder if he might not have had a hand in “Stewed and Keefed (Brian’s Blues),” too (not a song I have previously heard of).

[Biffy_the_Elephant_Shrew]

@njtt

Looking at your link, I wonder if he might not have had a hand in “Stewed and Keefed (Brian’s Blues),” too (not a song I have previously heard of).

Little doubt of that, since as the title suggests, it’s basically a jam between Stuart and Richards. The Wikipedia article neglects to indicate that it is unreleased. You can hear and read about it here.