[Updated on February 24, 2006] "Sellout" 1.) When the band or artist changes themselves just for money or fame. 2.) To compromise ones integrity in exchange for money or often personal gain, it is commonly associated with attempts to increase mass appeal or acceptability to mainstream society. 3.) To forget all their principles when pursuing chart success.  These are some of the big time sellout artists in the music i... [+]

[Updated on February 24, 2006] "Sellout" 1.) When the band or artist changes themselves just for money or fame. 2.) To compromise ones integrity in exchange for money or often personal gain, it is commonly associated with attempts to increase mass appeal or acceptability to mainstream society. 3.) To forget all their principles when pursuing chart success.

These are some of the big time sellout artists in the music industry. This is a before and after, they've sold out playlist. The other sellouts who did not fit on this playlist are David Bowie, Elton John, Guns N' Roses, Pearl Jam, Faith No More, Rob Zombie, Korn, Slipknot, Rod Stewart, Tom Jones, Yes, Europe, Nickelback, Creed and Johnny Marr.

Bands who were sellouts from the very beginning are Yellowcard, Switchfoot, New Found Glory, Good Charlotte, Hoobastank, Simple Plan, Maroon 5, Matchbox 20, Coldplay, Green Day, Blink 182, Sum 41, The Used, Jet, The Donnas, Foo Fighters, Limp Bizkit, Sugar Ray and Kiss. [-]