Stunned by Aitken's death, the band retired rather than continue.

But it's one of the cases where bands should retire after that.

The band retired early due to an accident damaging Oxley's hand.

The band retired to an old château in France to write for a new album.

The band "retired" in 1991 but still plays shows from time to time around the Southeast.

A band can retire a flag in its honor by winning the title three consecutive years.

"I'd hoped to catch the last dance," the man said, "but the band has retired?"

The band retired after a sold out farewell concert on Halloween 1995.

The band retired in the fall of 2001.

The band parted ways and retired in the beginning of 2004.