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Old 01-23-2012, 05:36 PM
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Bass playing singers that look AWESOME on stage

I've taken over as singer in one my bands, and its the first time I've had to sing lead and play bass at the same time.

The singers I like to watch perform (not necessarily listen to) are the high energy, charismatic types (which is something I try and emulate).

This style of performance seems to be difficult while playing bass for some reason (more of a laid back musical role?).

What examples have people seen of lead singers, being proper frontmen, while holding it down?

Any genre - music good and bad - let's dedicate this thread to pure showmanship!

This is the only one I can think of...
Graham Central Station - Pow - YouTube
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Old 01-23-2012, 05:38 PM
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Old 01-23-2012, 06:33 PM
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John Cooper. Lead singer/bass player for the band Skillet.

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Sting immediately comes to mind, as well as Mark King and Phil Lynott.
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Old 01-23-2012, 06:43 PM
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Phil Lynott - Thin Lizzy
Man he had charisma & stage presence to die for! Only saw Lizzy once, but WoW still one of the best shows I've seen
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Old 01-23-2012, 07:42 PM
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