From punk rockers gone pop to underground MCs hitting the mainstream, these artists put profits before principles! Join us as we count down the musicians who most blatantly abandoned their artistic roots for commercial success. Our list includes rock legends, hip-hop icons, and pop superstars who traded creative integrity for chart positions. We’ll examine Rod Stewart’s disco pivot, Metallica’s softened sound, Taylor Swift’s country-to-pop transformation, and how KISS turned merchandising into an art form. From Weezer’s pop sensibilities to Gwen Stefani’s punk-to-diva evolution, these artists drastically changed their sound to reach wider audiences. Who do you think is the biggest musical sellout? Let us know in the comments!
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