30 Musicians Who DESTROYED Their Careers on Stage

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[@JoeBostian]

What if you are

[@Samuel.Goodheart]

Nope

[@guessundheit6494]

The Chicks and O'Connor DO NOT belong on this list. They told the truth, which is NOT the same as being a racist, a drunk, a drug user, a lip syncher or any of the other "artists". Their decisions may have cost them chart and commercial success, but not their consciences nor their ethics. Make a different list of artists who sacrificed their careers by doing what was morally right (e.g. Dusty Springfield who refused to play in South Africa and speaking out against apartheid).

[@rowelandreid]

Watch Mojo taking away ownership by saying to defend the artist? I think Watch Mojo need to start defending their click bait title and out of touch list from this 10 hours ago post.

[@daydoe40s]

@@rowelandreid Well, it's really just an opinion channel. Not everyone agrees with their lists. I sure don't, every time.

[@lucyamclarenauthor]

The Amy Winehouse clip is actually heartbreaking though.

[@boohankins2993]

Extremely

[@Daniel_Boni]

Wow can’t believe Billie Joe Armstrong who currently is on tour with Smashing Pumpkins and released an album earlier this year DESTROYED HIS CAREER Like what??? What are you talking about????

[@tvbnine793]

Green Day, The Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid, and the Linda Lindas have been crushing it this year with their tour. I saw them in NYC idk what Watchmojo's been smoking lol

[@Daniel_Boni]

@@tvbnine793 I’m seeing it in a week in LA! My first show was Green Day…20 years ago for American Idiot👴🏻

[@jasonmcmurtry7812]

I was surprised by them being on this list too. Green Day has been kicking ass for over 30 years.

[@beaz_nutz]

Because he’s a douchecanoe and sellout. No one cares about him anymore. They just live in the days (90s) when Greenday was good.

[@daydoe40s]

Yeah: it's very sad. I wish they were still around. LOL

[@davidstrickler5362]

2024: Green Day just performed one of the greatest live shows I've ever seen to a packed arena in Philly.

[@davemac9563]

Billie Joe Armstrong should not be on this list

[@jclabrador_2003]

I agree.

[@edmundwungouis3001]

Green day still rocks

[@jclabrador_2003]

@@edmundwungouis3001 Without a doubt.

[@robertescobar7781]

Also the fact that he was right in everything he said.

[@teejae2065]

Agreed! Don't lump Billie Joe into this ...he's on point. Sometimes the truth needs punk-uation!

[@marcusgresser3598]

He’s been around since 1980 fucking 9. And Green Day is still doing amazing, if anything that gave them more fame and attention 😭

[@MarteParaddict]

Billie Joe and Green Day are doing great, what the hell are you on about.

[@Rambrus0]

Greenday literally had 1 song in the last 10 years that are good

[@DrMario_666]

Clickbait lol

[@PiratePrincessYuki]

Yeah they should, the latest rants and bad behavior on stage is getting worst. Especially their latest shows in foreign countries…

[@noahthestallion]

@@Rambrus0 they have an album that just came out that is being compared to dookie and american idiot. Past 10 years too? Revolution Radio was a really good album, Father of all had hits on it and Saviors the album being compared to dookie and american idiot id say is a better album than dookie. And whats the one song in the past 10 years that you are talking about?

[@RiversEagle_]

@@Rambrus0 The album Revolution Radio topped the US Billboard 200, Top Alternative Albums and Top Rock Albums charts. It spawned the successful singles "Bang Bang" which topped the US Rock Airplay chart and made it to #8 on the US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs and the single "Still Breathing" which topped the US Mainstream Rock and the US Rock Airplay charts. The album Father of All Motherfuckers made it to the Top 5 of the Billboard 200 and topped the Rock Albums chart and spawned 2 successful singles. The album Saviors also made it to the Top 5 of the Billboard 200 and topped the Rock Albums chart, plus it topped the Alternative Albums chart and spawned the successful single "The American Dream Is Killing Me" which topped the US Rock Airplay and Canada Rock charts, made it to #2 on the US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart. Plus they've had multiple successful world tours in spite of a pandemic. Just because you specifically aren't paying attention to them, doesn't mean others aren't.

[@menokadamaren3418]

Went to a sold out show in Nashville last weekend for a Green Day concert. They are doing just fine. Better than fine in fact. How dare Billie Joe be on this list.

[@dr.shrimppuertorico3926]

Billie shouldn't be on this list,Green Days is going strong with sold-out shows. They've also started a coffee brand

[@rickylee1615]

I think these guys know better than you

[@msgrinch91]

@@rickylee1615um I was just at their concert and it was indeed sold out. So they don’t know any better

[@rickylee1615]

@@msgrinch91 I think they mean main stream popularity

[@whatsername86]

@@rickylee1615 What the hell are you talking about? They are literally selling out shows around the world. Watchmojo are clickbaiting.

[@boohankins2993]

Totally agree! Green Day still rocks!

[@CarolineClarkSD619]

The Chicks (Dixie Chicks) were treated unfairly. Musicians today say all sorts of things against politicians and are not banned from their careers for doing so. I stand by The Chicks. I was ashamed of the war and George Bush and I still am.

[@joshuamcneely3028]

Just thinking the same thing. Probably the same people who said they were not being patriotic are the same people who say bad things about America now.

[@abrahamlupis9354]

Is Dixie Chicks, renaming cause a movement is pathetic, especially from countries where didn't happen

[@Kaneko2518]

Yeah there was a time when I disliked Bush's regime and didn't want to have anything to do with the States because of that. Now I'm cool with the States because I have friends down there and I can't deny the impact it has on the world. However, there's such a thing as freedom of speech and the Chicks shouldn't have been berated for that.

[@boohankins2993]

Personally, I hate being lectured by celebrities today. That said the backlash of the Dixie Chicks went way too far. I remember them running over or setting fire to the groups cds. It was crazy!

[@beaz_nutz]

Amy’s death caused her to not be able to perform anymore but her music and legacy is still gold and well listened to. RIP.

[@xxraddrummerxx]

Green Day are on a tour right now playing ball parks and stadiums. I wouldn’t say they ruined their career at all. These lists have been not great lately haha

[@tammywheetley2384]

I'm seeing Green Day on wednesday!!!

[@TheKisekiNut]

Saw them at Wembley in June. Sold out stadium and one of the best live shows I've ever seen.

[@arandmorgan]

I agree. This boosted their cred.

[@Phil-tt3xg]

Sinead was right.

[@danielrubinstein896]

People knows that but we as human refuse to accept truth especially if it doesn't suit us in any way

[@CairoBraga]

she has been right ALL ALONG!!!

[@MassimoStorytellerGuide]

Fiona Apple DOESN'T WANT the commercial success. That's different

[@DragonHeart613]

Than why did she ever bother to become a musician in the first place?

[@orchidcolors]

@@DragonHeart613 That level of fame... isn't always the goal. Sometimes it's merely expression. Could ask why she stuck with it past a certain point of fame, I suppose, but maybe she only realized its hollowness after the fact, idk.

[@FleaRHCP97]

this list is bullshit

[@giogonzalez5216]

NOIS NOT!

[@Drod13]

​@DragonHeart613 I'm a dj. A artist cos I know what I have as a talent Some people do not want that type of fame. Too much human interaction creates the fame lol. Look at all these artists failing now. Out of love for the passion cos they do not want to disappoint Best to be underground

[@davidlance5310]

Billie Joe Armstrong doesn’t count neither does Fiona Apple. GnR actually made a rare live performance revival at Glastonbury & despite Axl’s vocals, it was actually refreshing especially with them coming on time too. P.S. have some respect for #3

[@milliesilva2002]

Same here

[@BigPoppieSeed]

Neither do you

[@alexselchow]

he destroyed a gibson, not his career lol

[@matthewtaylor1592]

Green Day would release their 3rd number one album 4 years after this breakdown and they've also released two straight number 4 albums after that, so his career definitely isn't destroyed lol, he would also get sober after this and clean up his act so way to go watchmojo for bringing up this man's lowest point over and over again for views, also in their newest album (Saviors) he made a song called (dilemma) which is basically all about this and how he had to go to rehab after this, and i think dilemma is Green Days best song in almost a decade, again their career is definitely far from over.

[@bearshark42069]

true lol

[@TheEbnk]

If Fiona Apple gave the same speech today, she'd be a hero. Also Karmin is now Qveen Herby.

[@astroandyborgloh]

Fiona is a hero.

[@jadepixie2719]

I love that speech that Fiona did at the awards. It was something that needed to be said.

[@guessundheit6494]

The Chicks and O'Connor DO NOT belong on this list. They told the truth, which is NOT the same as being a racist, a drunk, a drug user, a lip syncher or any of the other "artists". Their decisions may have cost them chart and commercial success, but not their consciences nor their ethics. Make a different list of artists who sacrificed their careers by doing what was morally right (e.g. Dusty Springfield who refused to play in South Africa and speaking out against apartheid).

[@dhenderson1810]

The Chicks are not racist but advocating terrorism, if they are against a war which took out Saddam Hussein and Osama Bin Laden. Besides, are America just supposed to let 9/11 go unavenged? If they do nothing, then they become a pushover, and everyone will attack. Instead the USA showed Iraq and Afghanistan "F... around and find out". I suppose your type also think the USA shouldn't have fought WW2 and get revenge on the Japanese for Pearl Harbour. So the USA is allowed to be attacked but they are not allowed to retaliate? Listen, if the Chicks said that in Iraq, they would be floating down the river the next day, so they should get on their knees and thank the Lord above they live in a free country where they can spew venom and not be killed for it. You Left wing losers should get with the problem.

[@Heathcoatman]

Nothing about the title said anything about whether they were right or telling the truth.

[@TheBroncosguy]

This is by far one of the dumbest lists WatchMoJo ever put together. Most of these artists were either never that big to begin with or recovered and are doing fine. Some are on tour right now or just put out more music. You guys dropped the ball on this one.

[@ricardiosentulio607]

It would be one of the dumbest watchmojo lists ever, if there weren't so many others

[@josealmeida2842]

I was 20 yrs old when Fiona Apple gave that speech and was in complete agreement with what she said. In fact when Jim Carey’s “Liar Liar came out he used an acceptance speech to point out award shows are just a way of getting a bunch of celebrities together for some pricey commercial time and said, “I KNOW! I’ll give them an award! And if they don’t show up, people will think they’re ungrateful! IT’S PERFECT!😈” 😂

[@geekchic8798]

Green Day shouldn't be on this list. They're still doing amazing.

[@frankeeramirez5241]

Correction. Janet didn't do a fucking thing that was all justins fault and acted like a punk and didn't help her at all smh

[@QNPMEDIA]

Just proof white folks can pretty much do anything but black people are always at the business end of cancel culture

[@Maykay524]

Exactly what I said. And they had the nerve to put his name on the list with hers. Her career was ruined by HIM not herself at all. It makes me so mad still.

[@DimaShirshkov1]

The only thing Billie Joe Armstrong destroyed was his guitar, not career

[@denissavgir2881]

The situation with janet jackson is so ridiculous. Its a fucking breast, wtf is the big deal?

[@Fr0styMilkshake22]

Ashlee simpson hoedown again... I think that clip is in 60% of all of your videos.

[@baldandbearded28]

Wasn't Billie Joe's bigger issue (not his personal demons) with the festival is that so many others went over, causing Green Day's time to be cut short? I'd personally be pissed off too.

[@squarebarrel]

Yeah the stage crew took too long to set up and cut short because the headliner wanted more time. It didn’t help that the crowd was shitty that night as well.

[@SilentAssassin01234]

A lot of these didn’t have destroyed careers after….. Janet, Mariah, Billy etc.

[@DenisPopov888]

The title is a silly clickbait - many of mentioned above artists go on.

[@thehomeschoolinglibrarian]

Greenday is still touring and not small either. I have tickets to a stadium concert later this month.

[@matiascaballero1865]

I assume that giving the number 27 to Amy is not a coincidence.

[@chevalierjd]

I want to thank Mariah for that performance! My daughter and I watched it together when she was in middle school. Now that she is in college, we still laugh about it every New Year's Eve. Thanks for the memories!

[@freyaegrey]

As a teenage girl who was in awe of Fiona Apple and her ability to not give two shits, that was nowhere near why her career stumbled a bit.

[@sub-zero710]

I saw Green Day this week at a packed stadium of 40,000 screaming fans. Their career is as strong as ever.

[@Tool_trooper]

I saw Green Day two weeks ago in Ohio, they’re doing great

[@sam041390]

Janet Jackson's career did not end after the Super Bowl incident. She bounced back after that, and her career is still going strong.

[@kyklain86]

She just got a residency at Las Vegas

[@0011-u3f]

GREENDAY IS STILL FAMOUS TODAY.... HELLO MOJO

[@LordVlax]

I feel sorry for Janet, I dont see it a big thing at all and why was she the one being punished? Justin was the one who actually caused it. Also, Natalie and Sinead were proven to be right.

[@jessiehermit9503]

They didn't "boo" Winehouse because she was doing poorly at that show, although she was, they "booed" her because they were scared for her. And, the concert is not what destroyed her career; her death killed her career.

[@TheKisekiNut]

Green Day definitely don't belong here. Saw them in June at Wembley this year and it was not only completely sold out, but one of the best live shows I've ever seen.

[@jamesclark6142]

The Chicks were are absolutely honorable! I have so much respect them!

[@mjhumle]

Green Day ruined their career how?

[@g_clayton]

"destroyed" is a bit of a stretch

[@kamsismith]

Milli Vanilli is the first act that came to mind.

[@GreenDayUnofficial]

I haven’t even seen the video yet. Seeing Billie Joe Armstrong just pisses me off. Sure, he went to rehab, but he’s doing better now than probably ever before.

[@glall3603]

I do not agree with Billie Joe Armstrong and Green Day being on this list. I saw them this year in Toronto and it was epic. I saw them live 4 times (which was after 2012) and each time was amazing. They have definitely not lost their relevance. If they truly did, they would not be selling out huge venues at this point in their career.

[@MrNoohkhan]

Idk how pissing on someone isnt number 1 lol

[@ARIXANDRE]

As many have noted, Billie Joe is doing fine.

[@jerrs581]

No offense, but calling Ashlee Simpson a “musician” is a bit of a stretch.

[@danielrubinstein896]

She has good songs but I think the public is too harsh on her

[@SuzyM13]

this list needs a new name bc most of these artists did not destroy their careers lol it should just be "crazy things that happened on stage" or something y'all are tripping

[@davidmatheny1993]

One glance at the comments is all I need to know about how bad this list is. 1. Dying is not part of destroying a career. 2. If you are still making music and selling out shows (Green Day), your career was not destroyed. 3. Sparking outrage with fans that were oblivious to a musician's views just means that some cannot tolerate opinions other than their own.

[@reh3884]

This channel's lists are always idiotic.

[@RLSRedWolf]

The phrase "poor Creed performance" was officially approved by The Department of Redundancy Department.

[@kenterminateddq5311]

Of course, Ashlee Simpson is on this video.

[@yo_hippie1326]

I mean Fiona wasn’t wrong tho…We as a society put all of our attention into celebrities and it’s pure b.s

[@Phil-tt3xg]

I don't think Ashlee Simpson was ever meant to have success.

[@nmeverhart]

Janet Jackson is still a major star. This did not affect her overall reputation. She doesn’t belong on the list.

[@trippyboi91]

Dude. Fiona was right. Her career was NOT damaged. She began as kind of a niche artist that GOT popular once played on MTV. She still makes records. This list is kinda messy 😂

[@tvbnine793]

Watchmojo: Green Day destroyed their career with Billie Joe's 2012 iHeart Radio meltdown. Me, who saw them live at a sold-out show in NYC this August with the Linda Lindas, Rancid, and Smashing Pumpkins: where can I buy the shit you're smoking

[@jamesmendonca2900]

Fascinating. Now I want to listen to Brass Against.

[@czkonstanty1493]

Yup, same. I listened to a few of their tracks and they are awesome. Now I'm a little envious of this guy who got waterboarded. I think my favorite one is "Nobody Speak / Bullet in the head" - combining Run the Jewels with Rage Against the Machine.

[@kyletroxell63]

A better list would be 30 stage scandals, not ruining career on stage. Green Day went into the Rock and Roll hall of fame after their iHeart Radio incident, Justin Bieber still makes millions, and Mariah Carey is the Queen of Christmas

[@abrahamlupis9354]

Mariah Carey did a great christmas song, all I want for Christmas is her!

[@decimatorentertainmentstud8523]

I'm afraid I honestly have to disagree with this list. Several of these musicians are still going strong.

[@Jeremiah_Rivers76]

While what Sinéad O’Connor did was over the line, I understand her motivation. I can’t stay mad at her forever, and I’ve already forgiven her.

[@HuffsHoops]

Green Day and Guns N Roses shouldn’t be on here. That country singer during the MLB ALL-Star game national anthem definitely should be.

[@johnnytimestamp8224]

the best punk bands can perform an entire album in 4 miutes

[@kaitlyngault3987]

YES!!!! Glad other people are as annoyed at their inclusion of Billie Joe Armstrong. This was not a publicity stunt gone wrong, it's probably what saved his life. & considering the new music, & no shortage of new fans.... Green Day is doing fine. It wasn't even that big of deal. & plus, he was right. 🤣

[@wedgeheelshunterlegend2654]

Francis Scott Key was laughing at Fergie's performance from up in heaven.

[@scarletbegonias13]

Bobby Weir has so much passion for their music as does the rest of the band. They’re keeping Jerry’s spirit alive every time they sing their songs. I will always be a fan and I am lucky to have seen them many times after Jerry died in many different bands and they were amazing every time. I don’t even know why The Grateful Dead is included. Keep on rocking 🤘🏻⚡️💀

[@sarahprice659]

Billie Joe Armstrong 😂 That man has been so successful in the years since, not just commercially and professionally, but musically (dude has mad range! His album with Norah Jones covering Everly Brothers songs is amazing!) There is a successful broadway musical based on American Idiot… there needs to be another list, maybe “Punk musicians no one expected to last.” Oasis, they were on the road to crash as soon as they started, but Noel was the real deal talent-wise, and he’s still going (granted not in a huge way, but respectably successful.)

[@atawbi]

Ashlee Simpson's career would have only reached the heights of Hilary Duff if SNL hadn't happened. Let's be honest here. 😂 She would have peaked in 2004 regardless.

[@BakuraRy0]

Was the decision to put Amy Winehouse at #27 intentional or a unfortunate coincidence? Also, if you ain't Fiona Apple I don't give a rat's ass.

[@jeremyford3039]

Ha 😂south park

[@COMPFUNK2]

Anyone you describe along the lines of “they turned their lives around“ should not be on the list.

[@HimeChan247]

When did the word “addiction” go away? Substance abuse disorder? Why not call it what it’s always been called?

[@abrahamlupis9354]

they don't want us to blame the musician for being a pot head

[@davesheppeck696]

Combat fatigue, shell shock, PTSD. Manic depression, bipolar disorder. alcohol abuse, alcohol dependence, alcohol addiction, and the colloquial term, alcoholism. UFU, UAP. Relabel it and it just goes away.

[@mikememine1423]

As far as what the singer from Brass Against did from the stage, I would drink a mile of that just to see where it came from

[@Steve_ATL]

Green Day destroyed their career so bad they are touring stadiums.

[@janu10048]

Mariah and Green Day are doing just fine.

[@usuckthereturn]

Amy Winehouse died…by that standard Kurt Cobain destroyed his career too…haha

[@castleanthrax1833]

It wasn't her death that they were talking about, so, no.

[@Spawnwick_Boseman82820]

The Gallagher bros.... never a dull moment

[@s.a.1858]

Crazy how Karmin broke up and Queen Herby was born.

[@rowelandreid]

This video was posted 10 hours ago and it already hasn't aged well. With the click bait title, 'DESTROYED their careers'. Oasis? Green Day? And every other artist mentioned in all the comments? Ironically, Watch Mojo have used the words 'out of touch' numerous times. Does anyone on their team literally research current events? 😂

[@SirAsdf]

Didn't Janet go on to have like 3 more number one best selling albums after the Super Bowl incident?

[@twannifufu]

Yes! Damita Jo - #2 on the Billboard 200 2.0. YO - #2 on the Billboard 200 Discipline - #1 on the Billboard 200 Unbreakable - #1 on the Billboard 200

[@therealDJG]

She did have albums that debuted high but she never had the overall sales and publicity she had before that incident.

[@limhan3209]

Oasis have just got back together and have a sold out tour 😂

[@BakuraRy0]

That's nostalgia more than anything. There's no new music, just a band who knows it can make a decent chunk of change out of middle-aged people who are pining for "the good old days". If Oasis were really any good their success would have followed when Noel and Liam went solo.

[@limhan3209]

@@BakuraRy0 try and make sense buddy 👍

[@BakuraRy0]

@@limhan3209 If you can't understand what I said you need to learn basic English. However I get the impression that you can't even recite the alphabet without asking for help, so good luck with everything.

[@MajesticalHonky]

@@limhan3209 That poster makes complete sense. I'm sorry you can't read.

[@dhenderson1810]

​@@BakuraRy0How often do people want to hear stuff "off the new album though". People go to concerts to hear all their big hits. They want to hear "Wonderwall". I bet Taylor Swift, who does new music all the time, did a lot of her old stuff as well. Most concerts are a trip down memory lane and fans demand that.

[@realpeterbparker]

I feel like you mis labeled the video title. Most on this list suffered "set backs" on stage but are far from ruined.

[@SlushyBunny23]

Green Day and Fiona Apple shouldn’t have been on this list

[@Loki420-v9w]

They forgot about Axl quitting after James from Metallica was accidently got caught on fire when they toured together

[@Arctic-void-z7f]

WatchMojo has been pumping out banger after banger

[@dadassery8506]

2:42 brass against got banned from nascar? That’s just on brand

[@Blech-h9z]

Why the F were they ate Nascar?

[@abrahamlupis9354]

Nascar ruins the run, no red flags with stars in a cross neither

[@7ItalianStallion]

People like Beiber are not talented. The auto tune is a dead give away

[@corymillerchin]

I agree,he is fake

[@abrahamlupis9354]

​@@corymillerchin and a victim of the media, eh?

[@TRPB-]

Why is Billie Joe in this

[@frankzelazko]

It's good to learn that Amy Winehouse eventually quit taking drugs

[@crazymulgogi]

The (Dixie) Chicks were right.

[@BlinkingKillswitch]

The only person defending these artist is the narrator anytime she spoke about a female singer or group.

[@SirDwad2002]

Here because h3 Reddit

[@boohankins2993]

I'm glad you put Fergie on the list. I still giggle when i watch clips of her singing the Star Spangled Banner. What was she thinking?

[@Dakota2146]

Can't believe Brittany spears wasn't on this lol

[@abrahamlupis9354]

or Jamie Lynn

[@MrHarry1139]

Where is dababy he literally killed his career on stage

[@mccuish]

I just saw Green Day live recently and they're still doing amazing.

[@rafaelamadeus5155]

Oasis being mentioned??? They had just announced a reunion tour for the next year.

[@TheCanadianRS]

You guys need to do some more research, not just five minutes on Google. Green Day‘s career is better bigger and stronger than ever. 30 year and 20 year anniversary of two records that sold anything else that come even close to it. And another massive tour. I suggest updating the video correctly.

[@RayPruitt-ji9jx]

Milli Vanilli should have kept lip syncing with the looped track like contestants from the MTV game show 'Lip Service' used to do when they show's cast fiddled with the songs in the final round. But instead they panicked and ran.

[@KingOfGaymes]

Why is billie on this list, Green Day is still successful lol

[@theobazinga8555]

Ironic how Fiona's Apple 'Go with youself' is what every celebrity is saying the last couple of years!

[@gabrielme9062]

What Billy did was epic, and did not hurt their career lol 🤣