Frontmen who succeed on their own

by **styxfanNH** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 11:21 pm

What "frontman" or "frontwoman" have achieved equal or greater success when they left the band that brought them to the dance?

by **Zan** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 11:26 pm

styxfanNH wrote:What "frontman" or "frontwoman" have achieved equal or greater success when they left the band that brought them to the dance?

Phil Collins, Eric Clapton, Rob Thomas

by **styxfanNH** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 11:40 pm

I'll add

Lionel Richie - Commodores
Gwen Stefani - No Doubt
Michael Jackson - Jackson 5
Ozzy - Black Sabath

by **Hippie** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 11:41 pm

Billy Joel !!!! former front man for The Hassels

1968: Hour of the Wolf ; lead singer-William Joel

by **Zan** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 11:52 pm

Does Cher count?

Also, um, Justin Timberlake? haha

by **Zan** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 11:53 pm

styxfanNH wrote:What "frontman" or "frontwoman" have achieved equal or greater success when they left the band that brought them to the dance?

For EQUAL, I'd definitely have to say Paul McCartney & Paul Simon.

by **styxfanNH** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 11:58 pm

Although I love Billy Joel, The Hassels never achieved any success.

by **froy** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 12:10 am

Zan wrote:
styxfanNH wrote:What "frontman" or "frontwoman" have achieved equal or greater success when they left the band that brought them to the dance?

For EQUAL, I'd definitely have to say Paul McCartney & Paul Simon.

Yea right PauL McCartney was equal to the Beatles
And Paul Simon was equal to S&G
I won't even say anything more :roll:

by **sadie65** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 12:14 am

George Michael :wink:

slinking away now...

by **Hippie** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 12:29 am

styxfanNH wrote:Although I love Billy Joel, The Hassels never achieved any success.

Good point!

So I guess that rules out Tori Amos too. She's a blockbuster, but Y Kant Tori Read was a joke (an assesment echoed by her).

How bout Neil Young?
Buffalo Springfield was moderately successful for what it's worth :wink:

CSNY was huge.
Young on his own as at least as popular as CSNY. (I personally prefer them as a trio and Young w/ Crazy Horse).

by **Hippie** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 12:40 am

Peter Gabriel.

by **styxfanNH** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 12:40 am

This is easier as I watch VH1 Classic....lol

Will Smith - DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince

by **Zan** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 12:41 am

froy wrote:
Yea right PauL McCartney was equal to the Beatles
And Paul Simon was equal to S&G
I won't even say anything more

Is that a promise?
They had equal success, I didn't say they were equal.

by **froy** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 12:42 am

Zan wrote:
froy wrote:
Yea right PauL McCartney was equal to the Beatles
And Paul Simon was equal to S&G
I won't even say anything more

Is that a promise?
They had equal success, I didn't say they were equal.

No matter how you say it your not even close

by **SuiteMadameBlue** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 12:45 am

I think Paul McCartney had about equal success, in or out of the Beatles. (I don't have time to look it all up-sorry).

YES - Rob Thomas :lol:

What about Stevie Nicks?

by **Zan** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 12:45 am

froy wrote:
Zan wrote:
froy wrote:
Yea right PauL McCartney was equal to the Beatles
And Paul Simon was equal to S&G
I won't even say anything more

Is that a promise?
They had equal success, I didn't say they were equal.

No matter how you say it your not even close

Paul McCartney is HUGE. Still. He's managed to stay on top, unlike his Beatle counterparts, Ringo and George. Even John didn't keep the same status as Paul when he was alive. Paul Simon continued to have massive success for years after he left S & G, unlike Artie, who had one hit (which was a cover song) after the group split up.

by **sadie65** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 12:56 am

Sting-The Police

And I'd say that McCartney came awfully close. Paul Simon definitely equaled his success with Garfunkel.

by **SuiteMadameBlue** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 1:08 am

Danny Elfman has bigger success now than with the band Oingo Boingo (LOL)

Also Mark Mothersbaugh from Devo, he's way more successful now.

by **froy** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 1:35 am

Zan wrote:
froy wrote:
Zan wrote:
froy wrote:
Yea right PauL McCartney was equal to the Beatles
And Paul Simon was equal to S&G
I won't even say anything more

Is that a promise?
They had equal success, I didn't say they were equal.

No matter how you say it your not even close

Paul McCartney is HUGE. Still. He's managed to stay on top, unlike his Beatle counterparts, Ringo and George. Even John didn't keep the same status as Paul when he was alive. Paul Simon continued to have massive success for years after he left S & G, unlike Artie, who had one hit (which was a cover song) after the group split up.

Paul is huge but nobody is equal or better than the Beatles in any form
Nobody on this planet .

by **froy** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 1:36 am

SuiteMadameBlue wrote:I think Paul McCartney had about equal success, in or out of the Beatles. (I don't have time to look it all up-sorry).

We have had about enough of you Madame Blue

by **SuiteMadameBlue** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 1:40 am

Listen hear idiot, I'm always right and you're always wrong!! Paul has had equal or more success than the Beatles. I want to see any proof you have!!!!!!

:roll:

by **froy** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 1:41 am

SuiteMadameBlue wrote:Listen hear idiot, I'm always right and you're always wrong!! Paul has had equal or more success than the Beatles. I want to see any proof you have!!!!!!

Ok you want to play that game with me Adam JR
I will get you some facts and figures
Until then See you tonight

by **SuiteMadameBlue** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 1:44 am

Adam Jr.??? No offense to Adam, but I post a lot on here!!!

I'll waiting for your proof, still waiting and waiting - you're full of hot air!! LOL

Yeah, until tonight!!!

by **styxfanNH** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 2:38 am

you can add "idiot" to froy's list now...lol

Suite, does this mean you and Froy are no longer friends?????

by **DeeJaySTYX** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 2:41 am

AS far as music goes, Paul McCartney can't and Didn't match the Beatles (IMO), But he did write some good solo music....

As far as touring, Paul is still packing them in where ever he goes....

DeeJay...

by **froy** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 2:49 am

styxfanNH wrote:you can add "idiot" to froy's list now...lol

Suite, does this mean you and Froy are no longer friends?????

It worked Suite

by **froy** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 2:50 am

DeeJaySTYX wrote:AS far as music goes, Paul McCartney can't and Didn't match the Beatles (IMO), But he did write some good solo music....

As far as touring, Paul is still packing them in where ever he goes....

DeeJay...

Wow finally someone agrees with me

by **Hippie** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 2:54 am

froy wrote:
SuiteMadameBlue wrote:I think Paul McCartney had about equal success, in or out of the Beatles. (I don't have time to look it all up-sorry).

We have had about enough of you Madame Blue

S'matter Froy? Fly land in your saucer of milk? :twisted:

by **DeeJaySTYX** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 2:56 am

froy wrote:
DeeJaySTYX wrote:AS far as music goes, Paul McCartney can't and Didn't match the Beatles (IMO), But he did write some good solo music....

As far as touring, Paul is still packing them in where ever he goes....

DeeJay...

Wow finally someone agrees with me

Eh, Actually Yes and No...

by **ek88** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 5:55 am

Rob Zombie

MR

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