In 1984, Scandal released 'The Warrior,' their biggest hit and a defining 80s anthem. The song skyrocketed to No. 7 on the Billboard charts, but the success magnified internal tensions. By 1985, Patty Smyth’s shocking departure ended the band’s meteoric rise. Here’s how their greatest triumph became their breaking point. #TheWarrior #PattySmyth #RockHistory #GenXMusic #MTV #mtvgeneration #thegenxperience