Where's your crown?

I realize that the dynamic of a band can be one of a few different general forms, the most popular of which is the band that features a memorable, often over-the-top, charismatic frontman and then a bunch of nobodies behind them. But I am sick of seeing the bands that feature that dynamic, but on top of it, the frontman is a total dick. He's arrogant, self-centered, and will probably eventually leave the band and release a shitty solo album. A couple of examples stick out to me:

Soundgarden was one of the grunge forefathers, along with Nirvana and Pearl Jam. They released some great music ("Black Hole Sun", "Spoonman", "Pretty Noose", "Rusty Cage", etc.), but then suddenly broke up. Chris Cornell soon released some pretty mediocre solo albums, and eventually joined Audioslave. Audioslave consisted of Cornell with the members of Rage Against the Machine (without lead singer Zach De La Rocha). They released 3 albums of radio-friendly rock with some great songs mixed in. Then, once again, Cornell leaves! Now he's releasing more solo albums. Okay, get the hint Chris, you're not very good solo. You're much better when you have a great band backing you up instead of a bunch of rented studio guys.

I just read an interview with Maroon 5 in Rolling Stone. I love that magazine and agree with almost everything they write. Therefore, I am not blaming the writer for portraying them in the way I saw them portrayed. I think they really are that way. The band (minus lead singer) was very down-to-earth sounding. They sounded like cool guys that you'd like to hang out with. I'm not a big fan of their music, but hey, I'm sure I wouldn't mind partying with them! Anyway, the lead singer, Adam Levine (i think thats his name at least), was a prick! Even his bandmates said that he had to be the center of attention and was very into himself. That's pretty sad. Your own band sees you that way. That guy is so rediculous. His band is really not that great and he thinks he's the next Paul McCartney or something. Here's my prediction: I think Maroon 5 will release maybe 2 more albums, then that guy's gonna leave the band and try to release some solo stuff. And it will suck. Horribly.

My point is that these two bands, and a number of others, have lead singers that think they are the greatest being to walk the earth. Then when they leave, those singers are shocked to find out their solo album has bombed and they eventually fade away. I hope Chris Cornell doesn't do that, but Levine can go ahead. The world can do without another guy who sounds like that (is it just me, or does he sound JUST LIKE the guy from Train?). If you're in a band, appreciate the other members. They worked their ass off to get that good too.