| PETERGABRIEL | Lead singer of Genesis who was replaced by Phil Collins in 1975: 2 wds. |
| ONAN | Figure from Genesis who was killed for refusing to impregnate his brother's widow (4) |
| PHILCOLLINS | Drummer with Genesis who became lead singer alter the departure of Peter Gabriel and later had a successful solo career (4,7) |
| CHARLIZETHERON | Oscar winner for "Monster" who was born in South Africa in 1975: 2 wds. |
| BADBLOOD | Title shared by #1 hits from Taylor Swift in 2015 & Neil Sedaka in 1975: 2 wds. |
| OZZYOSBOURNE | Lead singer of Black Sabbath who was replaced by Ronnie James Dio in 1979: 2 wds. |
| DARRYLDAWKINS | The Philadelphia 76ers drafted him out of high school in 1975: 2 wds. |
| JOENAMATH | Jets quarterback who counted backwards on "Sesame Street" in 1975: 2 wds. |
| JACKNICKLAUS | 1986 Masters champion who had last won the tournament in 1975: 2 wds. |
| DAVIDLEEROTH | Lead singer of Van Halen who was replaced by Sammy Hagar in 1985: 3 wds. |
| PEARLBAILEY | Singer/actress who headlined versions of "Hello, Dolly!" in 1967 and 1975: 2 wds. |
| ONEMORENIGHT | Title shared by #1 hits from Maroon 5 in 2012 & Phil Collins in 1985: 3 wds. |
| POLICEMAN | From the top of the pole, he who was replaced by the refrigerator became a copper |
| MARGARET | The Apprentice adviser who was replaced by Karren Brady in 2009 (8,9) |
| MOUNTFORD | The Apprentice adviser who was replaced by Karren Brady in 2009 (8,9) |
| ANITARANI | Previous presenter of Four Rooms who was replaced by Sarah Beeny (5,4) |
| PETER | ___ Gabriel, a bandmate of Phil Collins in Genesis |
| THEAIR | In ___ Tonight, debut solo hit for Phil Collins in 1981 (3,3) |
| BERNIEPARENT | Flyers goalie and first back-to-back winner of the Conn Smythe Trophy (1974-1975): 2 wds. |
| LAUER | Former "Today" cohost Matt who was replaced by Hoda Kotb |
