#1 Frontman of all time

[swelltrain]

I don't know about best all-time evuh! But if we're making a list these two should be on it:

Perry Farrell w/ Jane's Addiction circa '89-92

Trent Reznor

Jim Morrison

Doh, I meant these three should be on it...

I'm a bassist, I can count. 1 and 2 and 4 go!

 

[capnsandwich]

I'm liking Peter Gabriel, also Michael Jackson, Axl Rose, Geddy Lee, Dee Snyder (Twisted Sister), John Anderson (YES), but in reality there are so many guys and girls that have a different stage presence and all of them get the job done so who's to say who's the best? It's as subjective as Fender vs. Sadowsky.

 

[73jbass]

David Coverdale,Robert Plant, and Freddie Mercury are my faves.

 

[dwm74]

David Lee Roth
Bruce Dickinson

 

[LongHairFreak]

Some of the names mentioned can run a good second--James Brown is my favorite for that position. For first place however, Alice Cooper will get my vote every time!

 

[DarkArwen]

I can't believe this is only the 3rd vote for Jim Morrison. My two cents is that people like Prince, Michael Jackson, James Brown, Elton John etc, don't count as frontmen.

 

[dkhp124]

+1's to Matt Bellamy and Freddie Mercury.

I guess not many people think so since he hasn't been mentioned once yet, but... I'd like to add Thom Yorke to the discussion...

 

[sonic assassin]

mercury. easy. not only one of the greatest rock musicians that will ever live, he didnt need to be anywhere near an instrument to outstage people.

now if you specify genres or select time periods, my answer is different, but all time? mercury.

 

[ClaytonMUSE]

+1's to Matt Bellamy and Freddie Mercury.

I guess not many people think so since he hasn't been mentioned once yet, but... I'd like to add Thom Yorke to the discussion...

+1. Thom Yorke is immense

 

[sarcastro83]

I forgot to mention Iggy Pop.

 

[shackled]

Carl McCoy of Fields of the Nephilim- Seeing him live was a religious experience.

The Reverend Horton Heat- Holy crap! What a show!

Perry Farrell- The man used to be wild on stage.

 

[TonyP-]

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[tk421]

wow. what a topic.

list, in no particular order:

forget liam from oasis. he was just a richard ashcroft wannabe anyway. saw the verve in like 93 or 94. mind blowing.

geddy lee. vocals, bass, synth, pedalboards, all at the same time. what?

robert smith. not only a brilliant singer / songwriter - easily the 2nd most underrated guitarist ever, right behind prince. dig up a copy of the cure "in orange" for proof.

bob mould. saw him on the "workbook" tour. OMG.

mark sandman. never had a show make me feel quite as comfortable and welcomed. seriously cool vibe he had, and i miss it.


i'm noticing a trend here ... only one if mine was just a "frontman" ... so i guess to impress me, you'd better be multitasking.

 

[bassplayer8953]

With an instrument: Hendrix

without: Dickinson

 

[Count Bassie]

Mercury
Dickinson (Bruce not Rob)
Lee Roth

Rock n' Roll will be well represented here.

Notes, while I'm at it:
And possibly Thom York, after seeing Radiohead on SNL once. Pretty great stuff there.
And you know what- that dude who sings for "Keene" has a good thing working. Not so flamboyant, just good presence and delivery.

Interesting no one mentioned Robert Plant, unless I missed it. But I didn't either... sorry!

 

[AaronD]

Julian Casablancas of The Strokes gets my vote.

 

[winston]

james brown
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Beat me to the punch, you l'il rascal!

 

[Spoonman462]

my favorites, based on who I've actually seen...

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[bassteban]

Don't be coy- name some names! Some of us are here to learn, y'know.

 

[JoZac21]

james brown
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^this...

Some runner-ups...
- George Clinton
- Mike Patton
- Michael Jackson

edit: also...
- Trent Reznor
- Roger Daltrey
- Raybeez (from WarZone)
... I may need a few more edits...