This American Songwriter piece highlights four solo albums made by frontmen of well-known classic rock bands that the author feels deserve more attention than they've received. The article argues that lead singers, despite being the most visible members of their bands, often see their solo work overlooked once they step outside the group context, and it aims to spotlight four such overlooked records.

The albums featured are Colin Blunstone's "One Year" (1971), made after The Zombies disbanded and co-produced by former bandmates Rod Argent and Chris White; Roger Daltrey's "Under A Raging Moon" (1985), which includes a Pete Townshend-penned opener and contributions from Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance; Jeff Lynne's "Armchair Theatre" (1990), recorded amid his work with The Traveling Wilburys after leaving ELO; and Roger McGuinn's "Back From Rio" (1991), his comeback after a decade away from recording, featuring songs co-written with Elvis Costello and Tom Petty.