classic rock artists<\/a> from the 80s who went solo.<\/p>\nPhil Collins<\/p>\n
The British-born band Genesis was founded in 1967. A few years later, drummer and singer Phil Collins responded to an ad in the newspaper from the group looking for a drummer. He auditioned at member Peter Gabriel\u2019s parents\u2019 house and got the job in 1970. His first album with the band was their third, Nursery Cryme. A handful of years later, he would become the frontman for Genesis. But in 1981, Collins released his debut solo LP, Face Value, which included the iconic song, \u201cIn The Air Tonight\u201d. That record marked his own path forward under his own name, though he would stay with Genesis until 1996. (Genesis has since reunited several times.)<\/p>\n
Ozzy Osbourne<\/p>\n
In 1968, the heavy rock group Black Sabbath was born. Led by the eerie and haunting vocalist Ozzy Osbourne, the band was known for songs like \u201cParanoid\u201d and \u201cIron Man\u201d. But about a decade later, Ozzy was fired from Black Sabbath. In 1979, he got the boot because his behavior (and substance abuse) had just become untenable with the other members. He wouldn\u2019t rejoin the band again until 1997. In between, he had a well-received solo career, which included hits like the first song he ever released as a solo artist, \u201cCrazy Train,\u201d in 1980 from his debut LP, Blizzard Of Ozz.<\/p>\n
George Michael<\/p>\n
In 1981, the pop duo Wham! launched their career. Kicking it off with \u201cWham Rap! (Enjoy What You Do)\u201d, the project produced other favorites like \u201cWake Me Up Before You Go-Go\u201d and \u201cLast Christmas\u201d. But in 1987, George Michael left Wham! to start a solo career, releasing his standout LP, Faith, that year. Michael was a hit-making machine, releasing other classics like \u201cFreedom! \u201990\u201d. Recognized for his sticky tunes and good looks, it was inevitable he\u2019d go out on his own.<\/p>\n
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