Artists/groups who got better when they "sold out"

[TMC]

Who are some artists who actually got better (in your opinion of course) when they went "commercial" or changed their style to something more commercially viable at least?

[JO Sweet Heart]

To me, the list is endless of singers who only got better as time went on whether they are considered sell out acts or not. At the end of the day, people are going to like whatever is out there due to one reason or another.

God bless you and my favorites who are still here always!!!

Holly

[TMC]

From punk rockers gone pop to underground MCs hitting the mainstream, these artists put profits before principles! Join us as we count down the musicians who most blatantly abandoned their artistic roots for commercial success. Our list includes rock legends, hip-hop icons, and pop superstars who traded creative integrity for chart positions. We'll examine Rod Stewart's disco pivot, Metallica's softened sound, Taylor Swift's country-to-pop transformation, and how KISS turned merchandising into an art form. From Weezer's pop sensibilities to Gwen Stefani's punk-to-diva evolution, these artists drastically changed their sound to reach wider audiences. Who do you think is the biggest musical sellout?

[ThisLittlePiggy]

Blondie and The Who

[MrCleveland]

I have to say Genesis...Phil Collins even tried to keep the progressive rock songs on their live playlists.