"Selling out" at its finest

I was trying to think of a band that was a prime example of selling out. A band that relatively everyone has heard of, or, like me, used to be a big fan of. When discussing selling out, some people may think of bands like Fall out Boy, Green Day, or even argue that The Smashing Pumpkins and Taking Back Sunday sold out from their original start as a band.
Well I think that the first band I ever really liked that I thought sold out was No Doubt. They had their roots in the ska-punk movement, even though it wasn't a big trend for their time; grunge was all the rage. But sooner or later, the "plaid stage" of grunge music faded out, and No Doubt started to stand out in the music world.
Soon they broke out big with Tragic Kingdom. You know, that cd that went DIAMOND! Gwen was known for being an individual. She did what she want, wore what she wanted (even it if was horrible ridiculous!), and broke the scene as a rebel. She showed everyone that girls can rock, and showed her crazy antics everytime on stage.
But sooner or later, after Return to Saturn bombed, Rock Steady came out, and all hell broke loose. Do you remember the stupid videos on MTV, or even the sound of that album? Well, by changing their sound completely, and how they chose to represent themselves, changed the way I felt about them, as well as many of there fans. No longer was Gwen and her band known for their ska-punk persona, but now they were producing a reggae insipired feel. (Because Rock Steady brass knuckles, crazy hair styles, and over the top music videos are really their roots of Ska/Punk/Rock... really.)
WHAT!!! They sold a lot of copies from the album, but now it was new fans. They completely sold out and went commercial, which is fine because it happens with pure raw talent like No Doubt had.... but seriously?!?! Reggae? Hey Baby, hey baby WHAT! It was total crap. Making a song with Eve. She went from Ska to Rap/Rock?!?!? I know some people share my feelings. There could be some people who disagree and feel that their newer sound is sweet. Whatever.
I guess Gwen selling out is how she lives her life, because she left her band to make it even bigger. Now she has a clothing line? Make that money girl, but you sold out. Plain and simple!


...And im out!!