 By the time the political single "Fight the Power" was released in 1989, the group had become mainstream superstars.Along with Chuck D, the showman of the group and its promotional voice, Flav stood out among the members of Public Enemy as he often got the fans excited, appearing on stage and in public wearing big hats and glasses, and a large clock dangling from his neck.After a hiatus from the music scene, Flavor Flav was invited to participate on VH1 reality show "The Surreal Life".