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Posted by22 hours ago

What artist left a band and went on to have a more successful solo career?

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I'd give an example, but I can't think of any! I'm looking for some of the best solo careers out there, and to learn more about artists than I know now. Have at it!

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· 21 hr. ago

Billy Idol (Generation X)

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· 15 hr. ago

Today I learned that Billy Idol was in a band named Generation X.

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· 20 hr. ago

This one could be a little muddled since he released a song that was a generation x songs on his solo album. Dancing with Myself was a Gen x song and Billy re-released it as an Idol song.

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· 21 hr. ago

Peter Gabriel left Genesis and then blew up and went on to major success. Genesis also had their biggest days after Peter left.

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· 21 hr. ago

And Phil Collins went on to be bigger than Genesis as well

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· 20 hr. ago

The first band that came to my mind regarding OP's question lol. Imagine spawning Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Mike + The Mechanics, Steve Hackett, and Tony Banks out of that band.

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· 21 hr. ago

Also Phil Collins, who arguably had an even bigger career than Gabriel

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· 21 hr. ago · edited 14 hr. ago

Fame wise, yes, they had their biggest days after Peter left. However, the musical qualities of Genesis during the original band era was, and still is, out of this world for prog fans. Selling England by the Pound is a masterpiece.

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