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By the late 1960s, the weight of personal betrayals and professional disintegration reached a breaking point. Michelle's affair with Gene Clark of The Byrds served as the final straw for her marriage to John. The fissures in their relationship, which had initially been the bedrock for the band’s formation, became irreparable, leading to further discord within the group.
Cass’s dissatisfaction grew, feeling sidelined by John’s controlling nature and yearning for autonomy as an artist. The recording of their final album reflected the band’s deep fractures, with sessions marked by disconnection.