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Best Bass Frontman?

You haven't lived until you heard this guy, Lee Jackson from The Nice: Invalid Link Removed
Wow! As a big Byrds fan, I gotta say that was interesting! I wonder what Bob Dylan thought of that version.

But to the original question... Paul McCartney. Is there anything he sang back in the day that he can't still nail? And he's got his own catalog, also he could do any of the Lennon songs, any of the Harrison songs... who's got better setlist material than that?
 
Dug Pinnick and Geddy Lee are my favourites although i respect the old school bunch who arent to my taste such as , Jack Bruce, Paul McCartney, Phil Lynott and Sting. Over here in the UK, Doves front man Jimi Goodwin does a fine job and often gets overlooked. There is also the new critically acclaimed duo band Royal Blood whos front man Mike Kerr plays bass. His style is open to debate and will probably leave a lot of people loathing it. He sounds very guitar-esque (he uses a lot of guitar-only pedals) and strums away like it is a 6 string. worth checking out though, their songs are very good

 
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Yes! very arguably the best bass front man, ever.
 
Frontman bassist.....(showman and only or main singer)

1-Phil Lynott
2-Lemmy
3-Geddy

Not a fan of Lemmy but he does put on a good show.
 
**** that! Peter ****ing Steele!

Those of you who don't know of him or what he was about, unfortunately you never will. A search engine will never do him justice, nor will listening to a few random songs. Had some really deep tunes, musically, structurally, and lyrically (not to mention vocal pitch). The Beatles were a main influence. I'm 44. My dad grew up a huge Beatles fan and he loves Type O Negative. I liken them to a heavy metal Roger Waters' Pink Floyd. First time I saw Type O, they did covers of Back In The USSR, and Bad Moon Rising in their own style. Another time, they played for more than 2 hours straight - NO STOPPING, not even between songs for a split second. 6'8", twisted sense of humor, built like a pro wrestler, you've seen the chain strap, and his issue of Playgirl is the most requested back issue ever. He spent 18 months at Riker's for beating the hell out of a dude who grabbed his girlfriend's ass at a L'Amour. That was one bad dude. The epitome of what a front man should be. Huge shame that he's gone, almost 4 years now.
 
Being a teenager of the 80s, I have to go with Jack Blades and Kip Winger.

Jack is so underrated. Excellent singer, songwriter, bassist and entertainer. Plays some of the meanest funk you'll ever hear too!

Live with Night Ranger (and an S.D. Curlee bass!):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DC-Mj1pkJy8

And if you haven't heard his funk work, check this out! Bass solo at 3:00.....such a versatile player.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJ0aGlb490M

Wow, just found this. A look at his entire career. Nice!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2GSGnV1Y0w
 
I'll cast my vote for Oscar D'León. Great bassist and singer, both with El Gran Combo and as a solo artist.

I always thought it was a cool story that when he left EGC they had to hire two people to replace him (singer and bassist). Talk about an ego boost! "Yeah, I just left my I old group for a successful solo career and they needed two people to replace me." :hyper: :bassist: