Write the response. CONVERSATION:Conversation:
  Anonymous A) Why did Max Rafferty depart from the Kooks?;
  Anonymous B) Rafferty was fired from the band.;
  Anonymous A) Why was Max Rafferty fired from The Kooks?;
  Anonymous B) 
Rafferty was fired after a series of absences due to illness; drug addiction was also quoted as one of the reasons for his departure.