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tvje · 03-01-2004, 07:53 PM

What artists that were in successful bands or groups, had a solo carrer that was more successful then the band or group he or she was in?

Michael Jackson (Jackson 5/Jacksons)
Peter Gabriel (Genious)
Phil Collins (Genious)
Robert Palmar (Power Station)
Luther Vandrous (Change)
Chaka Kaun (Rufus)
Jody Watley (Shalamar)

And this selection I think is debatable, if this artist's solo carrer was more successful then his band.

Sting (the Police)

¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ · 03-01-2004, 07:57 PM

Beyonce - Destiny's Child
Justin Timberlake - NSYNC. He hasnt sold as much records and such, but he is still everywhere.

Dean Winchester · 03-01-2004, 07:58 PM

Lionel Richie (Commodores)
George Michael (Wham)
Billy Idol (Generation X)

¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ · 03-01-2004, 07:58 PM

Mm.. what about Lionel Richie from The Commodores? Not to sure which was more popular, but he's a well-known name.
Nick Lachey - 98* Not necessarily for the music, but ever since Newlyweds, everyone knows who he is.

¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ · 03-01-2004, 08:00 PM

o0o and how about Diana Ross from The Supremes..

Dean Winchester · 03-01-2004, 08:14 PM

while he's never gotten too big in the states, I think most of our British posters can agree with Robbie Williams (Take That)

¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ · 03-01-2004, 08:21 PM

What about The Beatles' John, Paul, George, and Ringo? Im sure The Beatles were def. more popular than their solo careers, but they did pretty good on their own too.

MandieR1980 · 03-01-2004, 08:38 PM

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Originally posted by tvje
What artists that were in successful bands or groups, had a solo carrer that was more successful then the band or group he or she was in?

Michael Jackson (Jackson 5/Jacksons)
Peter Gabriel (Genious)
Phil Collins (Genious)
Robert Palmar (Power Station)
Luther Vandrous (Change)
Chaka Kaun (Rufus)
Jody Watley (Shalamar)

And this selection I think is debatable, if this artist's solo carrer was more successful then his band.

Sting (the Police)

I think you mean Genesis right never heard of Genious

My list:

Belinda Carlisle (Go Go's)
Steve Winwood (Spencer Davis Group & Traffic)
Eric Clapton (Cream)

Can't think of anymore at the moment

AllIWantIsYourClutch · 03-01-2004, 10:04 PM

Sting (The Police)

Cashodeen · 03-09-2004, 03:47 AM

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Originally posted by MandieR1980
Originally posted by tvje
What artists that were in successful bands or groups, had a solo carrer that was more successful then the band or group he or she was in?

Michael Jackson (Jackson 5/Jacksons)
Peter Gabriel (Genious)
Phil Collins (Genious)
Robert Palmar (Power Station)
Luther Vandrous (Change)
Chaka Kaun (Rufus)
Jody Watley (Shalamar)

And this selection I think is debatable, if this artist's solo carrer was more successful then his band.

Sting (the Police)

Just a little nitpick here (I'm such an itchy arse--I only seem to come to sitcomsonline anymore with nitpicks)-- The Power Station doesn't really count to me... I mean technically, YEAH, Robert Palmer was more successful than Power Station, but the Power Station was just a "side project." They never set out to be a "regular group." I don't even think they had any intention of releasing more than that one album.

Anyways, good topic though. Off the top of my head, all I can think of that hasn't been mentioned is Adam Ant. LOL.

Janice · 03-09-2004, 03:50 AM

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Hey, where have you been? I've missed you around here.

Cashodeen · 03-09-2004, 04:04 AM

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Originally posted by Janice
Hey, where have you been? I've missed you around here.

Hi, Janice! You're so nice! When I moved in Sept, and it took forever for my computer to get hooked up, I just lost track of the board. Even though I've had access to the internet ever since October, I just keep forgetting to return! I see some of the regulars have changed their names. It's so hard to keep up. But I love this place still! Hopefully I can get into the groove again.

Dean Winchester · 03-09-2004, 04:05 AM

from a sales standpoint (even tho "hits" wise, Eurythmics were bigger), Annie Lennox has been more successful as a solo artist than as the leader of Eurythmics

Bjork and The Sugarcubes also come to mind. Sugarcubes were critically acclaimed in their time, but Bjork has completely overshadowed them as a solo artist

Linda Ronstadt enjoyed 1 hit single with The Stone Poney's in the late 1960's (Different Drum) but her career didn't really take off until she went solo, and then she became one of the most successful female artists of all time. Yet Stone Poneys were a one hit wonder

others I can think of
Enya (Clannad)
Natalie Merchant (10,000 Maniacs)
Kenny Rogers (The First Edition)
Ozzy (Black Sabbath)
Ryan Adams (Whiskeytown)
Gloria Estefan (Miami Sound Machine)
Joan Jett (The Runaways)
Patti LaBelle (LaBelle)
Kenny Loggins (Loggins & Messina)

vashti1999 · 03-09-2004, 02:43 PM

Missy Elliott: a billion times more successful than the no hit wonder group she was in, Sista. I recall the one video they had on BET years ago. It was forgettable but now Missy has made a name for herself big time.

Dean Winchester · 03-09-2004, 02:53 PM

not a rap fan, but I think it's pretty safe to assume most people have forgotten that 2pac was in Digital Underground at this point (yes, the group that did The Humpty Dance, lol)

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tvje Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 26, 2002 Posts: 1,402	Artists with solo carrers more successful than the group What artists that were in successful bands or groups, had a solo carrer that was more successful then the band or group he or she was in? Michael Jackson (Jackson 5/Jacksons) Peter Gabriel (Genious) Phil Collins (Genious) Robert Palmar (Power Station) Luther Vandrous (Change) Chaka Kaun (Rufus) Jody Watley (Shalamar) And this selection I think is debatable, if this artist's solo carrer was more successful then his band. Sting (the Police)
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vashti1999 NY METS - #1 Forum Fanatic Join Date: Oct 14, 2003 Location: The world's greatest city - New York City Posts: 11,404	Missy Elliott: a billion times more successful than the no hit wonder group she was in, Sista. I recall the one video they had on BET years ago. It was forgettable but now Missy has made a name for herself big time.
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Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	Lionel Richie (Commodores) George Michael (Wham) Billy Idol (Generation X)

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¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ MISS APRIL Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 19, 2001 Location: Parsonsfield ME Shaws - Screwing my way up the employment ladder! Posts: 68,780	o0o and how about Diana Ross from The Supremes..

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Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	while he's never gotten too big in the states, I think most of our British posters can agree with Robbie Williams (Take That)

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¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ MISS APRIL Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 19, 2001 Location: Parsonsfield ME Shaws - Screwing my way up the employment ladder! Posts: 68,780	What about The Beatles' John, Paul, George, and Ringo? Im sure The Beatles were def. more popular than their solo careers, but they did pretty good on their own too.

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AllIWantIsYourClutch peaceout. Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 02, 2001 Location: Illinois. Posts: 53,424	Sting (The Police)

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Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	from a sales standpoint (even tho "hits" wise, Eurythmics were bigger), Annie Lennox has been more successful as a solo artist than as the leader of Eurythmics Bjork and The Sugarcubes also come to mind. Sugarcubes were critically acclaimed in their time, but Bjork has completely overshadowed them as a solo artist Linda Ronstadt enjoyed 1 hit single with The Stone Poney's in the late 1960's (Different Drum) but her career didn't really take off until she went solo, and then she became one of the most successful female artists of all time. Yet Stone Poneys were a one hit wonder others I can think of Enya (Clannad) Natalie Merchant (10,000 Maniacs) Kenny Rogers (The First Edition) Ozzy (Black Sabbath) Ryan Adams (Whiskeytown) Gloria Estefan (Miami Sound Machine) Joan Jett (The Runaways) Patti LaBelle (LaBelle) Kenny Loggins (Loggins & Messina)

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Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	not a rap fan, but I think it's pretty safe to assume most people have forgotten that 2pac was in Digital Underground at this point (yes, the group that did The Humpty Dance, lol)