The Top Ten Revealed Season 4 Episode 2 Artists Gone Solo
- May 16, 2021
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The Top Ten Revealed is back with another exciting episode of season 4. In the episode titled "Artists Gone Solo," we explore some of the most successful artists who decided to leave their bands and go solo.
Host Katie Daryl takes the audience through an exhilarating journey of music from the 70s to the present day. She reveals how some artists have managed to break away from the bands they started with, and how they went on to become some of the most iconic and successful solo artists of all time.
The episode features many big names in the music industry, including Freddie Mercury, Mick Jagger, and Sting. We learn how Queen's lead singer, Freddie Mercury, took a hiatus from the group and went on to release his own solo album, Mr. Bad Guy. Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones made a similar decision, taking a break from the band to flex his solo muscles with a highly successful album in 1985 called She's the Boss. Sting is another example of an artist who went on to achieve great success as a solo artist after leaving his popular band, The Police.
The episode touches upon some of the most poignant moments in these artists' lives, and their ambitions to pursue their solo careers. Viewers get a peek into how the artists' careers and their creative choices evolved over time and how they managed to stay successful as solo performers.
What's great about this episode is that we get to hear from music industry insiders and experts regarding the impact each artist had on popular culture. We learn how John Lennon's solo career was a reflection of the artist's personal growth, and how it exemplified the drive to experiment and be creative after The Beatles. Another example is Phil Collins, who not only left behind his band, Genesis, but also left the drum kit to take up the mic as a solo artist. His catchy hits are still as popular today as they were back in the 80s.
We also learn how some artists' solo careers extended far beyond just their music, with George Michael becoming almost as famous for his fashion choices and dance moves as he was for his music during his solo career. And even though many people might have missed Billy Idol's punk-infused voice in his band, Generation X, his solo career showed the world how much of a rockstar he truly was.
The Top Ten Revealed, season 4 episode 2, is a must-watch for anyone interested in music, pop culture, and the fascinating lives of some of the world's most successful musicians. Katie Daryl's hosting is as engaging as ever, and the episode is filled with great stories and insights into some of the reasons why these musicians stood out from their respective bands and went on to make it big as solo artists.