In 1996, Sublime became one of the biggest bands on the planet after the release of their self-titled major label debut. But Bradley Nowell was already gone.
Saying that Sublime with Rome's recent onstage drama and abrupt announcement of drummer Bud Gaugh's departure sent some mixed signals would be an understatement. After the media ran the news of Gaugh being replaced by Josh Freese -- the band released a statement to properly address the situation.
Shortly after he walked off the stage mid-performance in Hawaii, Sublime with Rome drummer Bud Gaugh announces during a group interview that he is quitting the band.