>but it's not really fair to compare a song writing collective
>with a solo act (yeah I know Rick had some co writers but it's
>not the same thing)


This is where I'm at...Rick def. had input from other folks and worked with his band on records...But Cameo, even with Larry leading the way was more of a crew....

I don't think it's fair to compare the two except when it comes to whose music was funkier....