I remember Dido's iconic song White Flag being played all over the place; she has had three albums out with a fourth one underway. She had some pretty good collaborations such as with US rapper Eminem; who in fact introduced her to US audiences when she was first starting out. So far we don't know how far along the new album is going but it said to be due for release in 2012.
The Rasmus were another rock band that made me realise that I preferred music on the heavier end of the spectrum. The rockers from the four piece alternative/goth rock group made their mark on a number of different countries with their song In The Shadows. They have also had a number of successful albums that went platinum; so what happened to them exactly? They released a greatest hits CD so does this mean no more albums from a successful rock band? Of course not; they are currently working on another album that may go platinum too.
Lil' Chris rose to fame at the age of 16 via Channel Four programme Rock School where Kiss legend Gene Simmons tried to form a class room of children into a rock band; he caught Gene's eye immediately with his talent to sing, play guitar, bass keyboard AND drums. He was picked to be the frontman and lead singer; he with his band opened for Judas Priest, Anthrax and Rob Zombie in the final episode. That didn't stop for young Chris; he went on to pursue a solo career releasing debut single Checkin It Out. He had an album which I was tempted to buy to annoy my mum who really didn't like his sound; I personally liked his music, catchy and upbeat. I think he's left the music career behind to go on being a TV personality on more than one occasion and has been a guest DJ in several clubs. Will he go back to making music? We'll soon see.
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