The band has over 20 official albums with many more unofficial releases. They formed in 1983 and broke up in 2004. Guided by Voices got back together in 2010 before disbanding again in 2014. Pollard has also released 20 solo studio albums. He formed the band Boston Spaceships in 2008 and released five studio albums. Pollard also worked as a fourth grade teacher for many years before Guided by Voices became successful.