In this thread, post a band that replaced their lead vocalist and had success doing it.
Michael McDonald replaced Tom Johnston in the Doobie Brothers. He was a big success for the band.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKYQNtF11eg
In terms of album sales, Brian Johnson was perhaps the most successful replacement singer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etAIpkdhU9Q
The Van Halen I like is all DLR stuff but you never heard it played on the radio. Sammy Hagar joined and catipulted them into the spotlight due to his penchant for singing sappy love shit that appeals to women. I dont like Van Hagar, but they were more commercially successful with Sammy than Dave.
Replacing Paul Di anno with Bruce Dickinson was a wise move by Iron Maiden.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4bgXH3sJ2Q
In my own opinion the most successful replacement singer was Ronnie James Dio. He was a phenomenal vocalist. Ozzy Osbourne not so much.
Unlike Ozzy who had to get Geezer Butler to write his songs, Dio could write. He could play bass too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dV1xF_It1qc
Phil Collins of Genesis! Peter Gabriel was just plain fucking weird in Genesis and when he left Genesis got way better and so did his solo career!!!
https://youtu.be/wV1yN0Q2tqY
The Eagles were like Genesis in playing musical chairs with their vocalists. They had more hits with Don Henley behind the mic instead of Glen Frey.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VDuTGJ_ZQI
Quote from: Shen Li on February 03, 2025, 11:23:02 PMThe Eagles were like Genesis in playing musical chairs with their vocalists. They had more hits with Don Henley behind the mic instead of Glen Frey.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VDuTGJ_ZQI
Yea, Don Henley was my favorite too. For me, the best Eagles song ever made was Those Shoes
https://youtu.be/S-2BMyZXK5o
I would've thought Steve Perry of Journey to be irreplaceable, but I've seen 'em twice with Arnel Pineda. They don't miss a step with him. Interestingly, he's Filipino.
Amen.
Quote from: J E B Stuart on February 03, 2025, 11:40:58 PMI would've thought Steve Perry of Journey to be irreplaceable, but I've seen 'em twice with Arnel Pineda. They don't miss a step with him. Interestingly, he's Filipino.
Amen.
His voice is similar to Steve Perry.
Ian Gillan replaced Rod Evans in Deep Purple. The Gillan era was DP's most commercially successful.
Gillan took the bank from a pshychedelic focus with Rod Evans to a more hard rock sound.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10zbW-mK2x4
Max Carl replaced Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad in 2000. I've seen GFR in concert with both. I'm a big fan of Mark Farner, but you'd be hard pressed to find a better replacement than Carl. He was formerly with 38 Special and, while with them, co-wrote this song that became a huge hit. This is GFR with Carl performing "Second Chance."
Amen.
Quote from: J E B Stuart on February 04, 2025, 09:55:24 AMMax Carl replaced Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad in 2000. I've seen GFR in concert with both. I'm a big fan of Mark Farner, but you'd be hard pressed to find a better replacement than Carl. He was formerly with 38 Special and, while with them, co-wrote this song that became a huge hit. This is GFR with Carl performing "Second Chance."
Amen.
I did not know this. But, GFR has not been a major touring act for a long time.
I can't think of the singer's names, but Pink Floyd changed singers. It worked out very well for them.
Quote from: Thiel on February 04, 2025, 01:56:24 PMI can't think of the singer's names, but Pink Floyd changed singers. It worked out very well for them.
I think you're talking about Syd Barrett and David Gilmour.
Amen.
Quote from: J E B Stuart on February 04, 2025, 02:46:13 PMI think you're talking about Syd Barrett and David Gilmour.
Amen.
That is them. Thank you
I think little brother Johnny has proven to be an excellent replacement for brother Ronnie, who was tragically killed in that plane crash. I believe in my heart that Ronnie approves:
Amen.