I sure don't think so..

..and my guess is that because single performers potentially make more money - especially if they write the material.. if that's the case, like with Loggins/Messina, Michael Jackson, Sting, John Wait,Phil Collins, and unfortunately Alice Cooper etc.. all the other musicians because strictly background musicians.. If the singer writes all the material, he/she will generally split away from the groups in order to not have to split the money.. they just pay a modest salary to the backups who are lined up a mile long just wanting the exposure..

So I read Phil X who took Richie Sambora's spot in bon jovi's band requested a mere $10K a month salary..Not sure what Sambora was making per year, but it was in the millions.. Phil X just as good a guitarist (if not better) playing for millions less.. BJ just pockets all that cash (like he really needed to..

I do admire Elton John who kept the majority of his original session players onboard..Nice to know at least someone has some loyalty..

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