Bono Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 I was watching the making of the video for My Band by D12 today and it got me to thinking who in jusic has gotten bigger than their band? Not very many come to mind of those who got bigger than the band but they're are a few who seem to have equalled the band's "bigness". here's afew I can think ofOzzyBonoAxlJohn LennonStingJustin Timberlake Beyonce Those are a few and I think that only Ozzy and Sting are actually bigger than their original bands. Axl and Bono are huge but they don't insite the same response as Guns N' Roses or U2. John Lennon was by far the biggest Beatle but he's not as big as the Beatles. the other two I through in for humour sake. they aren't in bands so.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genesis Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 James BrownPrinceGary Glitter (well infamous)Does Alex Harvey count?Fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SofaKingWhat Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 Jimi Hendrix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atto Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 Alice CooperIggy Pop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumin Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 Jimi HendrixIggy PopAlice CooperPaul McCartneyJohn LennonOzzy OsbourneBowie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atto Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 (edited) Jimi HendrixIggy PopAlice CooperPaul McCartneyJohn LennonOzzy OsbourneBowieNo fucking way are McCartney and Lennon bigger than the Beatles Edited November 23, 2004 by atto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyDeeds Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 Mick Jagger possibly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appetite 4 Axl Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 Gwen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cold*heartbreaker Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 Justin Timberlake Beyonce Justin Timberlake and Beyonce have bands? What? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Projected Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 Justin Tiberlake was in NSync, Beyonce was in Destiny's Child.Anyway I think Jon Bon Jovi fits here. Nikki Sixx and Marlyn Manson also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highvoltage Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 Angus Young IS AC/DCWould anyone say Eddie Van Halen? A lot of my friends didn't even know Van Halen was a band. They thought it was all about Eddie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChineseDemocracy Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 Angus Young IS AC/DCWould anyone say Eddie Van Halen? A lot of my friends didn't even know Van Halen was a band. They thought it was all about Eddie. nah, when I think of Van Halen, I think of David Lee Roth and Eddie Van Halen. Your friends are obviously retards.Anyways, people that are bigger than their bandsOzzy Osbourne (Black Sabbath)Ted Nugent (Damn Yankees)Jon Bon Jovi (Bon Jovi)Steven Tyler (Aerosmith)Axl Rose (Guns N' Roses)Slash (Velvet Revolver)Buckethead (Giant Robot)Frank Zappa (Mothers Of Invention)Marilyn Manson (Creepy Kids)Sid Vicious (Sex Pistols)Rob Halford (Judas Priest) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highvoltage Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 nah, when I think of Van Halen, I think of David Lee Roth and Eddie Van Halen. Your friends are obviously retards. Or my friends are people that don't really listen to Van Halen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genesis Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 Judas Priest will always be a band, none of them have any importance than the other. The poor selling Halford solo albums say this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigger Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 (edited) Diana Ross is defintely the ultimate example of someone who is bigger than their band... Sleeping with the manager (allegedly) probably helped too!Sometimes when I come on this forum I think people forget that there is other music other than rock! Edited November 23, 2004 by failure_to_communicate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SofaKingWhat Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 Louise Redknapp, what was she in? tlc or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampi Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 Angus Young IS AC/DCWould anyone say Eddie Van Halen? A lot of my friends didn't even know Van Halen was a band. They thought it was all about Eddie. Thats really annoying because I like Bon,Brian and Malcom better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 Louise Redknapp, what was she in? tlc or something? I seem to remember Louise being in Eternal with the 3 black women.R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bono Posted November 23, 2004 Author Share Posted November 23, 2004 Justin Tiberlake was in NSync, Beyonce was in Destiny's Child.Anyway I think Jon Bon Jovi fits here. Nikki Sixx and Marlyn Manson also. Funny that you say Nikki Sixx becasue I would definately say that Tommy Lee was and is much bigger than Nikki Sixx. Yeah Sixx wrote all the songs but Tommy was the most popular guy in Motley Crue. Whoever said Gwen Stefani was bang on. I forgot about her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genesis Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 Would Lemmy be one? At the concert we started the chant with his name alone, and forgot about the rest of the brilliant band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moreblack Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 Yeah Lemmy would be right.Also Dave Mustaine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rylz Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 dave mustaine (megadeth)jon bon jovi (bon jovi)george michaels (WHAM!) Funny that you say Nikki Sixx becasue I would definately say that Tommy Lee was and is much bigger than Nikki Sixx. Yeah Sixx wrote all the songs but Tommy was the most popular guy in Motley Crue.honestly, i dont see how anyone can say any member of motley was too big for the band at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highvoltage Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 Angus Young IS AC/DCWould anyone say Eddie Van Halen? A lot of my friends didn't even know Van Halen was a band. They thought it was all about Eddie.Thats really annoying because I like Bon,Brian and Malcom better! And I like Cliff better - but it still doesn't change what I said. Consider it - If Angus quit AC/DC, then the band would cease to exist. If any of the other members left, (with the exception of Mal) then there would still be a small possibility of the band continuing. Angus is irreplaceable. It's not about his musical talent - he's the very image of the band. Go watch the Stiff Upper Lip DVD. You'll see exactly what I mean. All the "themed" set pieces are to do with Angus. No mention of Mal or Brian.On the side - Could you imagine how great it would be if next tour MAl stepped up to the front and kicked out a huge solo? What a sight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyDeeds Posted November 24, 2004 Share Posted November 24, 2004 (edited) Angus Young IS AC/DCWould anyone say Eddie Van Halen? A lot of my friends didn't even know Van Halen was a band. They thought it was all about Eddie.Thats really annoying because I like Bon,Brian and Malcom better! And I like Cliff better - but it still doesn't change what I said. Consider it - If Angus quit AC/DC, then the band would cease to exist. If any of the other members left, (with the exception of Mal) then there would still be a small possibility of the band continuing. Angus is irreplaceable. It's not about his musical talent - he's the very image of the band. Go watch the Stiff Upper Lip DVD. You'll see exactly what I mean. All the "themed" set pieces are to do with Angus. No mention of Mal or Brian.On the side - Could you imagine how great it would be if next tour MAl stepped up to the front and kicked out a huge solo? What a sight did you know there was a time where Malcolm was not in AC/DC??Back in 1988. yes, back in 1988, AC/DC was as bad as Gn'R.... only one original member... Angus. Brian- replaced Bon, Cliff- replaced Mark, Stevie- replaced Malcolm, Simon- replaced Phil. Edited November 24, 2004 by DirtyDeeds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucket13 Posted November 24, 2004 Share Posted November 24, 2004 o shit this is hard...iono n e...umm mayb Ozzy but EVERYONE knos who BS is and how they created metal so Ozzy and BS are kinda evenEric Clapton and Jimi Page (wen they were in the Yardbirds) i never heard of the Yardbirds until on some rock countdown :krider: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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