Solo Career

[katstevens.livejournal.com]

Monday Theory:

Pop stars who made their name in a band who then go on to have a solo career (no matter how successful) can never musically surpass their earlier work as part of said band.

EVIDENCE: Sting, Paul Weller, Geri Halliwell, Robbie Williams, Diana Ross, Paul McCartney bar the Frog Song, George Michael, Richard Ashcroft, Rachel Stevens, Iggy Pop.

EXCEPTIONS: Michael Jackson, Gwen Stefani, Dr Dre, The Frog Song.

Of course, Wham! was sort of George Michael's band anyway, but WHATEVS I think this is a fairly good rule of thumb.

London Poptimists!

[braisedbywolves.livejournal.com]

I may well be attending Don't Stop Moving at the Old Parr's Head this Friday, on the grounds that it's local, I don't have anything else on, and obv a pop-friendly venue that does nights is of specific interest to certain members of the community.

Obviously any company would be appreciated, though I think I'll know at least one other person.