Soloists vs. Groups
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When it comes to music do you prefer solo artists or bands/duos/groups? If you prefer groups, are you generally a fan of one member or the whole ensemble?
I think that in the West at least, soloists are more popular than groups. I've noticed that groups don't tend to last long in the West, with most disbanding and 1 or 2 members going solo.
Are most groups destined to eventually break down in to one or more soloists?
Historically, I have preferred groups to soloists, but I've found myself getting in to soloists more lately. I think the appeal of groups to me is getting more than one voice in a song and having more people on stage makes performances more interesting to watch. Of course if a soloist has strong enough stage presence they can totally hold their own, but I think that's pretty rare.
What are your favorite soloists/groups, and why do you like them? Do you think they would do better in a group or as a soloist, or are they in the right format for them now?
