As Nick Hodgson quits Kaiser Chiefs, who else has split in 2012?
It's been a busy year for bands breaking up
- Ryan Richards quit Funeral For A Friend: Turning his back on rock and roll for fatherhood, saying as he quit: "I've always put music first in my life - but the time has come now for my family to take the top spot, after patiently waiting and supporting me for the last 10 years and more."
by Michael Baggs | Photos by wenn.com
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The Kaiser Chiefs' future is uncertain after it was announced that the band's songwriter and drummer Nick Hodgson had quit the band after 15 years.
Hodgson made the announcement on Twitter, saying: "After 15 years with the band and having achieved such amazing things thanks to the support and loyalty of our fans, I have decided to leave and turn my attention to other areas within the world of music and to pursue new challenges.
"It has not been an easy decision and one that the boys and I have discussed throughout this year. The band have been incredibly supportive of my decision. I wish them all continued success."
2012 has been a busy old year for band break ups, splits and losing members, with a number of bands calling time on their caree while others were forced to deal with the loss of core members from their line-up.
As Nick Hodgson quits Kaiser Chiefs, check out the biggest splits and quits of 2012...
