Too late for Liam Gallagher? Big stars destroying their own legacies
Huge music careers marred by poor life choices
- Ozzy Osbourne: Once the dramatic frontman of the mighty Black Sabbath (well techinically he still is, new album out this year), Ozzy is now better known as the fairly confused, shuffling husband of Sharon Osbourne, the family matriarch. Where he used to cast a duanting figure on stage, now you can't help but just feel a bit sory for him.
by Adam Tait | Photos by WENN.com
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There's nothnig worse than seeing a once-great musical figure slip into a life of nonsense and commercial desperation, but it happens with upsetting regularity.
Since Oasis split in 2009, Liam Gallagher has made waves with Beady Eye, but the rock frontman is a one-man tsunami machine when it comes to spouting tabloid-friendly quotes - mostly thinly veiled barbs directed at brother Noel.
So how will Liam be remembered? As a frontman of one (maybe two) great rock bands - or an angry man with too many opinions to share? He certainly wouldn't be the first musician to throw away a legacy with poor life choices if it is the latter, that's for sure.
In some cases it's a matter of a musician continuing with a career in music long after they should've have let it go, in others it's a case of a musical icon embarking on embarrassing money making endeavors that become more memorable than their musical achievements.
Gigwise takes a look at some of the musical greats who've ruined their legacy and will be remembered for the silly decisions they made after having a great career.
