One direction to disband in March

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gold2040

24-08-2015

Originally Posted by Hitstastic:
“At least Iron Maiden have been fortunate enough to be given the opportunity to start up, build up a loyal following through countless tours over the years, continue releasing music and have fans that will buy the album and continue to support them when they tour.

Many bands these days won't even release 16 singles, yet alone albums because of the way the UK music industry has changed.

Had 1D's second album bombed completely, would they have been given the chance to continue to the point they released a fourth album? I'd be very surprised. Right now, Coldplay and Arctic Monkeys are the only bands (of recent years) still going who could still be successful when (if) they get round to releasing their 16th album in years from now.

Other than that, I don't think the UK music industry has any other bands who will get close to releasing 16 albums.”

I would add Muse to that list

Conehead

25-08-2015

Originally Posted by sparks_1:
“Whats the bet that at least one of them goes off the rails and does an Ami Winehouse thing.”

What? A duet with Tony Bennett?

GracieL

25-08-2015

Originally Posted by sparks_1:
“Whats the bet that at least one of them goes off the rails and does an Ami Winehouse thing.”

I'm guessing either Louis or Zayn (or both..). I doubt it will be Liam or Niall as they've both seem to have their head screwed on and I don't think Harry is that stupid either.

Harry will probably become a big star whilst Liam goes down a Gary Barlow route.

Hitstastic

25-08-2015

Originally Posted by gold2040:
“I would add Muse to that list”

LOL Completely forgot about Muse, and I even bought Drones when it was released.

Hitstastic

25-08-2015

Originally Posted by Conehead:
“What? A duet with Tony Bennett?”

To be fair, a Tony Bennett duet would be a bit off the rails. I mean, if Lady Gaga could also go down that route...

Heston Veston

25-08-2015

Originally Posted by sparks_1:
“Whats the bet that at least one of them goes off the rails and does an Ami Winehouse thing.”

What, records something of artistic merit? Steady on!

twells

26-08-2015

Originally Posted by zeze88:
“It all depends whether this is truly just hiatus or they are just saying it is. If they will truly go just on a break to relax then there is a high chance they will come back. However, if they plan to launch their solo careers in the meantime, it obviously means they crave solo solo success. And if even one of them have just a slight chance for a decent career then they won't be back for sure. Just look at Nsync, how long they dragged their fans thinking they will be back one day.

Besides, they all want solo success for sure, they all came to X Factor for that, Simon was the one who made them into a boyband. And now they are thinking this is the right time to make it or break it as a solo singer. But doubt any of them will be the next Robbie or Justin.

Plus, it is not wise to have too much time off when you are a boyband - Backstreet Boys were never the same after they came back from 3 years break. Sure, they had some success, but they weren't as popular as before and now they are struggling.

On the side note, I think this isn't just a silly gossip from The Sun - the fact that 1D aren't saying anything or that their people are just saying "no comment" probably means it is true. If this isn't then they would immediately say it is untrue.”

I read on an entertainment site, that the split announcement was just PR to boost sagging ticket and merchandise sales. As in, "they're leaving, see them while you can". Don't know if it's true.

BTW, why does anyone think these scraggy, skinny boys are "cute". Geez, in their day, the Beatles were cute. These guys look like the ones who could never get a date in school.

zeze88

26-08-2015

Originally Posted by twells:
“I read on an entertainment site, that the split announcement was just PR to boost sagging ticket and merchandise sales. As in, "they're leaving, see them while you can". Don't know if it's true.

BTW, why does anyone think these scraggy, skinny boys are "cute". Geez, in their day, the Beatles were cute. These guys look like the ones who could never get a date in school.”

Well, there is some truth in it in a way that it was revealed now - there is a high chance that tickets and album sales will be bigger because of this announcement but I do believe they are taking a break. But like I said, those obsessed fans shouldn't be so certain they will be back because if they all go solo in the meantime and one gets successful, they won't be back so soon, if ever.

ags_rule

26-08-2015

Originally Posted by twells:
“BTW, why does anyone think these scraggy, skinny boys are "cute". Geez, in their day, the Beatles were cute. These guys look like the ones who could never get a date in school.”

To be fair to the guys (not a fan AT ALL), they might have been "skinny" when they were 16, but they look like normal-sized guys for their age now. This post is a good example of how men are under as much pressure to conform to a certain body image as women are (the current trend being rugby-sized body requiring hours of dedication in the gym; tough cookies if you don't have the time in your schedule to do such a thing!)

CindySharlena

01-09-2015

Originally Posted by Jason100:
“One Word:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2fQ4d89jXc”

I died with laughter at this loooooooooool

SpaceCake

02-09-2015

Originally Posted by Alex_Okoampa:
“They're just getting started on their worldwide domination ”

It will never happen.

Ooogoobudoo

02-09-2015

They wouldn't be the first, Rolling Stones have been at this lately too.

FMKK

02-09-2015

Originally Posted by Ooogoobudoo:
“They wouldn't be the first, Rolling Stones have been at this lately too.”

The Stones have never actually ever billed a tour as being the last one. It's just that the speculation comes round every time due to their age.

Ooogoobudoo

02-09-2015

Originally Posted by FMKK:
“The Stones have never actually ever billed a tour as being the last one. It's just that the speculation comes round every time due to their age.”

Ah yes, just me being cynical. Still, I know a few people that went to that Hyde park gig, paying ridiculous money for that very reason, thinking they'll never get to see them again. It's a pretty good position to be in as a band I would say

FMKK

02-09-2015

Originally Posted by Ooogoobudoo:
“Ah yes, just me being cynical. Still, I know a few people that went to that Hyde park gig, paying ridiculous money for that very reason, thinking they'll never get to see them again. It's a pretty good position to be in as a band I would say ”

Oh yeah, they're old enough for people to just assume every time. I think most people are cynical enough these day to just expect a reunion 3-5 years down the line when any of today's acts announce a split though.

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