erm......I guess it should be that the person who thought of the dead end has to think of a new starting point? sound like a plan?

lionel richie

the commodors

EDIT: Double post

ok, this thread needs somebody to get it back on track and that somebody is me.

the commodores

After Lionel Richie left the band, former Heatwave singer J.D. Nicholas assumed his place in the group. J.D. Nicholas' former Heatwave bandmember Rod Temperton went on to write several hit songs (including the title track to Thriller, the biggest selling album of all time) for

...Michael Jackson.

ok, carry on...

Michael Jackson

Jennifer Batten

Jeff Beck's band

(the possibilities here are good!)

ron wood

the small faces