Share Tweet Pin Email By Iris Goldsztajn 11:29am PST, Jan 29, 2026 _ Bands are amazing in and of themselves, but we often have these music groups to thank for launching the careers of some of the best solo artists of all time - Beyoncé, anyone? Michael Jackson? Stevie Nicks? Exactly. Keep reading for our favorite ex-band members who went on to have super successful solo careers...MORE: Follow Wonderwall on MSN for more top news Paul McCartney Obviously, Sir Paul McCartney is on the list after first making a name for himself as a part of the legendary band The Beatles.