Conversation so far:
Why did Max Rafferty depart from the Kooks?
Rafferty was fired from the band.
Why was Max Rafferty fired from The Kooks?
Rafferty was fired after a series of absences due to illness; drug addiction was also quoted as one of the reasons for his departure.
Who replaced Max Rafferty in The Kooks?
Dan Logan, bassist with a local Brighton band Cat the Dog, was drafted in as a temporary replacement for Rafferty.
How did the other members of The Kooks feel about firing Max Rafferty?
After the departure of Rafferty, the band had considered splitting up.

Question: Did they ever add a permanent member?
Self-contained rewrite: Did The Kooks ever add a permanent member to replace Max Rafferty?