So far, it's been 3 years, 3 bands, no gigs.
Band 1: Good bunch of lads, good results, rehearsed once a fortnight, but one guitarist (band instigator) left because he had to relocate for work. Band disintegrated after.
Band 2: Guitarist 2 from Band 1 & I started again, new guitarist, drummer & vocals. Rehearsed fortnightly again, but rehearsals descended into chaos, singer couldn't sing, drummer (although talented) wanted to play guitar (plus didn't have transport, so I was the taxi), guitarist wanted to play bass, everyone else wanted to play covers. Guitarist 2 & I quit.
Band 3: Guitarist 2 from Band 1 & I regrouped, spent time writing new songs etc. Took our time advertising & selecting people, found a drummer who's not only a bloody good drummer, but a sound bloke. Found a second guitarist who was good but couldn't commit. Working on songs & looking for other people to get involved, probably looking for a singer next (will free up the guitarist). Looking at starting gigging later in the year.