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Who had the biggest solo career after leaving a group?
Readers Poll: Ten Best Post-Band Solo Artists
- Peter Gabriel.
- Michael Jackson.
- Neil Young.
- John Lennon.
- Sting.
- Ozzy Osbourne.
- Paul Simon.
- Morrissey. Morrissey’s solo career hasn’t been as massively influential as his work as the frontman of the Smiths, but it’s still rather remarkable.
How do I become a successful solo musician?
5 Tips on Surviving as a Solo Artist
- Work With Other Musicians. Many of the problems that solo artists deal with stem from one main issue: isolation.
- Practice Self Care.
- Develop a Persona.
- Protect Your Assets.
- Don’t be Afraid to Ask for Help.
Who has left a band?
Alphabetic list
| Artist | Band the artist left | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tina Barrett | Mis-Teeq | Left to join S Club 7 who also gained success, scoring 11 top 10 singles |
| Pete Best | The Beatles | Fired and replaced by Ringo Starr |
| Elbridge Bryant | The Temptations | Fired and replaced by David Ruffin |
| Chad Channing | Nirvana | Quit and replaced by Dave Grohl |
Which artists have had more success solo than as a group member?
Another artist who had way more success with their solo career than as a group member is Michael Jackson. Fans of the King of Pop already know that he started his career out as a member of the Jackson 5 in 1965 but in 1973 the Jackson 5 officially split and Michael embarked on a very impressive solo career.
Is Beyoncé more successful as a solo artist than in group?
While Destiny’s Child remains one of the most successful girl groups the world has ever seen — Beyoncé is simply in her own league! Another artist who had way more success with their solo career than as a group member is Michael Jackson.
Who are some famous musicians that started out in a band?
Singer and rapper Lauryn Hill is yet another very successful musician who started her career out in a band. In 1992 the trio Fugees was formed and they quickly became one of the most popular hip-hop and R&B acts of the 90s.
Who are some famous people who broke out as a solo act?
Members of successful bands who broke out as solo acts. 1 Beyonce. BET Awards 2020/Getty Images via Getty Images. Back in the day, when she was not known by only one name but as Beyonce Knowles, member of 2 John Lennon. 3 Paul McCartney. 4 George Harrison. 5 Justin Timberlake.