> Just wondering if there are any examples of artists 
> that had some initial success either solo or as a 
> band and then went on to even greater success
> after producing their own record.

The Beach Boys - early stuff produced by Nik Venet (or 'produced by' Murry Wilson). Later stuff Brian Wilson.

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