Bands replacing Iconic singers - does it ever really work?

[Hart of the Matter]

Thin Lizzy without Phil, the Doors without Jim, Yes without Jon and Genesis without Peter would suggest not. Did go and see Queen with Paul Rogers (one of my favourite singers) and loved it but cannot stand listening to it at home. A bit like fast food. Fills a hole at the time but nothing to get excited about.

 

[Pearcey]

It all becomes a bit 'Tribute Act' and a bit 'cash cow' doesn't it?

I was horrified to see Lynyrd Skynyrd were playing at The Apollo recently. I thought all except one of them died in a plane crash?

 

[Ed68]

Joy Division/New Order?

I feel JD were a much better band but NO didn't do too badly.

 

[Helmet Cole]

no.

 

[SWP's back]

Joy Division/New Order?

I feel JD were a much better band but NO didn't do too badly.

Entered to make this point

 

[royle]

Joy Division/New Order?

I feel JD were a much better band but NO didn't do too badly.

Entered to make this point

Ian Curtis wasn't replaced in Joy Division,so it is different,the rest of the group started up their own new band.

 

[Bill Walker]

not with Yes it doesnt

 

[Dirty Harry]

Didn't work for me when John Foxx left Ultravox and Midget Ure joined up.

 

[Hart of the Matter]

Marillion replaced fish with Steve Hogarth and changed direction to great effect. Not a tribute in any way so a bit like New Order situation, same could be said of Pink Floyd

 

[Tuearts right boot]

Marillion replaced fish with Steve Hogarth and changed direction to great effect. Not a tribute in any way so a bit like New Order situation, same could be said of Pink Floyd

Think Marillion went down hill when Fish went solo.Didn't think much of his solo career mind.