As we know, vocal harmony within a group does not always mean there is personal harmony within the group. This week's RSM is a tribute to those who have had the courage to stand tall and say "I'm better off without you".
In 1995 Robbie Williams made known his dislike for fellow Take That band members. He was tired of his clean cut image and decided that jumping ship was the only option to prove that his ego was larger than not just his fellow band members, but everybody in the British Music Industry.
In 2001 N Sync hit their peak with an appearance on The Simpson's. Surely this proved they had finally made it. They had nowhere to go and nothing to prove. Could they be the most popular band since The Beatles? The heat of the spotlight burned intensely for the group, however, they weren't seeing any money... their manager was. It was time to have a break and assess the situation. Timberlake saw his chance to work on a solo project and reap some rewards.
In the year 2000 the Irish born singer Ronan Keating stepped out and onto centre stage from the group Boyzone and released a solo album cleverly called "Ronan". 7 years later he has had 14 top 10 singles in the UK charts. Boyzone have never officially disbanded so maybe they'll live again or just disappear into the wasteland that is occupied by so many other so-so boy bands.
The queens of pop marketing, The Spice Girls, produced another product: The solo career of Geri Halliwel. There has not been fantastic music success for this ex-Spice Girl, but when ever there was a magazine or media opportunity this girl seemed to be there and lap it up. She has even done a "fly on the wall" type reality special called "Geri".
Back in 1985 Belinda Carlisle left the all girl group The Go Go's on a sour note to embark on a solo career. Sporting an 80's blonde bob for her first solo release "Mad About You". In 1987 she scored her only #1 hit single with "Heaven Is A Place On Earth", a song that is the soundtrack to a great part of the 80's for me. Going solo was probably a good move for this singer and since then she has released 7 Albums. The most recent album sung in French.
Beyonce went solo by stealth. Destiny's Child were riding the crest of a wave of success with Grammy Awards being thrown at them. Beyonce didn't go outright solo initially, but instead appeared as "featured" vocalist on a couple of projects with Jay-Z and Luther Vandros. She finally released her solo debut and the album and single rocketed to #1 simultaneously in the UK and the USA making Beyonce the only solo female artist to achieve such an accolade.
So, who are you going to: make sweet music with, help die a death like disco or live on together in song.
The Men:
Robbie Williams - Take That
Justin Timberlake - N Sync
Ronan Keating - Boyzone
Justin Timberlake - N Sync
Ronan Keating - Boyzone
The Ladies:
Geri Halliwell - Spice Girls
Belinda Carlisle - Go Go's
Beyonce - Destiny's Child
Belinda Carlisle - Go Go's
Beyonce - Destiny's Child
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You're right Muzbot, this RSM is a difficult one. I don't want to shoot any of them and want to root all of them, but here goes:
R: Justin Timberlake - cause I don't want to marry him, I want to shoot him less than Robbie, which only leaves rooting.
S: Robbie Williams - But reluctantly, I'd have to hire a hitman I think.
M: Ronan Keating - because of all three he's the one I could most take home to my mother.
Oh, this one is a KILLER Muz! Well done in providing us with a challenge! Like Campbell, I want to root them all!!!
R: Robbie so definitely!!!!!!! YUMMMO! That boy is HOT stuff...but wouldn't want to marry him - just too many issues. But goodness, he'd be such a good root!
S: Justin Timberlake - anyone who was silly enough to be involved with Britney Spears needs to be shot! Still, he is cute, so I wouldn't enjoy shooting him.
M: Ronan Keating...love the Irish accent - and all his sappy pappy songs seem to indicate a romantic soul.
R:Robbie, yeah, Robbie
S:Justin Timberlake, not a fan, would enjoy it too.... am I allowed to torture him as well? Cause I owe him for the music.
M:Ronan Keating, the accent, the look, cause he's in the Notting Hill soundtrack. He looks so wholesome, he's probably bake fresh fruit muffins.
Hope the Easter bunny finds you Muzbot.
Muzbot, for you, I give my very first (virgin) blog comment ...
R: Beyonce. She is, as you rightly point out, gorgeous. But, do I want to live in her shadow forever?
S: Geri. Need I say more. Sheesh.
M: Belinda. She is the girl next door. Mum will be sooo happy. Can't wait to talk to the wedding planner.
ok here we go...
r: timberlake. no question of a doubt id love to root him.
s:ronan. annoying sappy and i would need a paper bag to root him and coultnstand marrying.
m: of course that leaves the UBER sexy and goddamned talented Robbie W....... mmmm ring on my finger now please :D
now the g.
r: geri. just to say ive been there
s: beyonce.. cant sing cant act need i say more?
m: ms carlisle.... shes everymans fantasy.. well was... and then shed be mine :D
R: Robbie
Aquarius Year of the Tiger: independent, tends to insensitivity to others. Face: tends to self orientation, stifled personal expression. Prone to excessive reactionary behaviour and course sexual expression. Secretive, but generous. Possible ‘wick dick’ may require magnifying glass, pepper and tweezers in the bed room. No long term marriage prospects here.
S: Justin
Aquarius Year of the Rooster: A tendency to self involvement and shallowness with a coarseness and lack of subtlety though has the capacity for hard work and loyalty but prone to Overly-Romantic, pretentiousness. Face: More balanced in passion for self and others, but not as generous as Robbie. Lots of pic of him with dilated pupils, mmm out of it a lot - or he’s really stuffed.
M: Ronan
Pices Year of the Snake: emotionally receptive honest. Has the most refined characteristics of the blokes. Face: Not as sexually course with a balanced capacity for passion toward self and others. Not as generous as Robbie but more than Justin. Prone to get into the gossip. He’s on the go a lot and prone to hypersensitivity, and fickleness, may be a bad looser.
S: Geri
Leo Year of the Rat: Beware the insecure Leo can be a real arrogant pain. She’d be OK while things were going well, magnanimous and generous.Prone to being power hungry and ambitious. Face: tendency to coldness, gossipy and emotionally self oriented. Things are fine while you can support her but don’t get in her way buddy.
R: Belinda (with the help of a fluffier)
Leo Year of the Dog: Loyal, Has more earth than Geri, more stability, generous, hospitable, caring. Nervous, quick-temper when under pressure. Face: Emotionally stewy, a tendency to pessimism.
M: Beyonce
Virgo Year of the Rooster: diligent, hardworking, meticulous, but prone to fussiness, perfectionism. Face: very passionate and expressive, honest, not secretive.
R: Robbie, Robbie, Robbie. Seems he knows how to bump n grind with the best of 'em, and the cheeky arrogance would make it all the more fun.
S: Justin. Ugh. Can't bear the hair.
M: Ronan. He's just so wholesome. And blond. And sappy.
R: Beyoncé. I think I might be ready for that jelly.
S: Belinda Carlisle. No summer rain, No runaway horses, and definitely not leaving the bloody light on.
M: Geri. Ginger is my favourite spice.
Actually this was dead easy... the girls were a touch more difficult than the boys though...
The Boys...
R: Robbie Williams, coz you know he'd be an interesting, if not good, shag
S: Ronan Keating... the song from Notting Hill, nuff said!
M: Justin Timberlake, okay, so he's a big girlyman and in need of a big slap, but c'mon, he'd be pretty to wake up next to every morning.
The girlies
R: Belinda Carlisle, she sang Summer Rain, so that's enough to save her from the shooting category.
S: Geri Halliwell, not so much for her association with the Spice Girls, as for her highly annoying solo career!
M: Beyonce, I might be of the mansex persasion, but I have a think about the sexy black women... I don't know why.
ooh - just spotted this even tho loads of posts have been added since.
I'm finding this quite tough for different reasons than everyone else... you see I've met both Robbie and Ronan. Both were total arseholes. Robbie (regardless of the rumours concerning his sexuality) was downright hostile about dealing with anyone who was gay, even resorting to openly, anti-gay comments to colleagues and friends and was generally unpleasant to the ladies present. I save my bullet for him.
I'd root Ronan only because I'd like to see something else in his arse other than his own big fat head. For a mediocre singer/songwriter and failed manager he was far too self-important and massively rude.
Which leaves Justin. He's cute but a bit dim - I could have him around the house awhile...
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