Who's solo career do you like the best?

Question

from artist that started out in the 80's or 90's as part of a rock group

Answer 1

I agree with the first poster--Gwen (he he remember the other night lol) but that's more pop than rock, the other one I'd have to say is David Usher.

Answer 2

This is pretty much the stock answer for me, but I'd have to go with Stephen Malkmus. On, I'd say about a third of days I would say he even surpasses Pavement in awesomeness. I'm sure if there are any Pavement fans around they are shaking their head in disgust, but like I said, it's just a third of the time and Scott Kannenberg is overrated.

Also, he didn't really go solo, but Doug Martsch's solo record was very good. A really nice departure.

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Great call William. Totally Frank Black, particularly the early stuff and the first three Catholics records. Kim Deal too while we're going at the Pixies. The band may not be in her name, but she's the force behind the Breeders (maybe with the exception of Pod being more of a collaberation with her and Tanya Donnely) and the Amps.

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Good call on Elliott Smith, I always knew him as a solo artist first and for Heatmiser (Mic City Sons is an amazing record) in a secondary fashion as if it was a side project. I take it for granted that he was actually doing that first. Good stuff.

Answer 3

I must be in the minority - Gwen Stefani's solo stuff is utter tripe, and Morrissey as a solo artist isn't a patch on The Smiths. I would have to say either David Lee Roth, Deborah Harry or Belinda Carlisle (although Belinda's output was a lot more sugary than the Go-Gos)

Answer 4

I'm enjoying the current wave of Punks releasing solo albums. Greg Graffin, Mike Ness, and Tim Armstrong all have done a fantastic job.
As far as an actual solo career, I really liked Henry Rollin's stuff (if Rollin's Band counts).

I know these guys are also very late 70's (except Armstrong), but I think they could still be applicable.

Answer 5

Not so much as a career as an album, but Scott Weilend's 12 Bar Blues record was absolutely great.

Answer 6

Don Henley
Phil Collins
Robert Plant

Answer 7

I've always liked Phil Collins. I'm a big Genesis fan, but I love Phil's solo career as well, especially the early years of it.

Answer 8

Yngwie Malmsteen
From Steeler & Alcatrazz

Answer 9

Peter Murphy

From UK's Bauhaus.

Answer 10

Chris Connelly, who is best known for his work in Ministry, Rev Co, Pigface and Acid Horse (No Name, No Slogan, doesn't that rock?) His solo material is such a dark and rather depressing departure from his more well known projects. I would strongly recommend the album Shipwreck but be forewarned, it's a major bummer.