The foundation was set by previous generations, with Sting, Peter Gabriel, Lou Reed, Tom Petty, Eric Clapton and so many others proving that the public is willing to get behind a superstar frontman (or woman) who strikes out on their own - as long as they've got the goods. Below, we take a look at 7 of this generation's biggest successes who branched out on their own - as well as a few of the more notable failures.
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Beyonce
Destiny’s Child was one of those most successful girl groups in music history, serving as the closest thing to The Supremes that this generation's going to get. Beyonce's aggressive persona and delivery left little question that it was only a matter of time before she went solo, and when she did, Destiny's Child became a mere footnote in the history of an international icon. After releasing three multiplatinum solo projects and marrying rap legend/mogul Jay-Z, on top of an acting career and a dizzying number of endorsements (L’Oreal, American Express, Nintendo DS, Giorgio Armani and Samantha Thavasa bags, to name a few), Beyonce's become a worldwide phenomenon - all before the age of 30.
