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Best front man/woman of a group?
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I, female half, went to see Stereophonics last night with some girlfriends. I do think Kelly Jones is a brilliant front man.
Ricky Wilson of Kaiser Chiefs is really charismatic as well on stage.
Who, past or present, would you nominate? If it's a current one, will help me decide who I might fancy seeing next!  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Iggy Pop"
Apparently he once stage dived, landed on a drinks glass, cut a nasty gash in himself, then carried on performing whilst spurting blood.
That's pretty Rock n Roll  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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In the day no one could touch Dave Lee Roth (Van Halen). His voice was no match for Freddie Mercury's but he could out perform the moustachioed one every night of the week and twice on Sunday.
Shame he's utter shite now! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Freddie, obviously, but I really loved watching Jarvis on stage. Keith Flint too.
For the women I liked Courtney Love or Skin. PJ Harvey has an ethereal presence which is good to watch. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Freddie has always been my favourite front man, however I saw Adam Lambert front Queen this year and he was absolutely phenomenal. If you are looking for pitch perfect vocals, the most incredible range, topped off with consummate dramatic performance, there is no one I've seen recently that I think can touch him. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Rou Reynolds of enter shikari 
Not the greatest but energy wise he's up there. The entire band has mega energy.
Also Sid Wilson the DJ of slipknot has some pretty hard to beat stage antics. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Rou Reynolds of enter shikari
Not the greatest but energy wise he's up there. The entire band has mega energy.
Also Sid Wilson the DJ of slipknot has some pretty hard to beat stage antics. "
How could I forget Corey Taylor?! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Iggy Pop
Apparently he once stage dived, landed on a drinks glass, cut a nasty gash in himself, then carried on performing whilst spurting blood.
That's pretty Rock n Roll "
He self harmed often during his performances, cutting with glass ever since 1969. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Benji Webb of Skindred is probably my favourite right now. I swear he could start a riot in a morgue!"
Benji is amazing. When he gets the crowd to do the Newport helicopter haha ace.
James Hetfield and Ginger Wildheart are my two favourites. Closely followed by Brian Johnstone and Myles Kennedy.
Scott Weiland was ace too. RIP x |
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By *aucy3Couple
over a year ago
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"Iggy Pop
Apparently he once stage dived, landed on a drinks glass, cut a nasty gash in himself, then carried on performing whilst spurting blood.
That's pretty Rock n Roll
He self harmed often during his performances, cutting with glass ever since 1969."
Iggy pop was punk rock,10 years before punk rock.
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By *adybee77Woman
over a year ago
MAMOBA, miles and miles of bugger all (Aberdeenshire) |
"Rou Reynolds of enter shikari
Not the greatest but energy wise he's up there. The entire band has mega energy.
Also Sid Wilson the DJ of slipknot has some pretty hard to beat stage antics. "
Off to see enter shikari in edinburgh in feb YAY!
Front men...
Bruce Dickinson - Maiden
Jared Leto - 30 STMs
Ricky Wilson - KCs
Dave Grohl - Foos
Brandon Flowers
Ladies
Debbie Harry
Skin
not really a front lady of a band but Paloma Faith - Absolutely adore her! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Rou Reynolds of enter shikari
Not the greatest but energy wise he's up there. The entire band has mega energy.
Also Sid Wilson the DJ of slipknot has some pretty hard to beat stage antics.
How could I forget Corey Taylor?!"
The whole band are amazing on stage,they sure whip the maggots into a frenzy |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Definitely Freddie "
Yeah agreed!
A good frontman/woman should stand out but make the rest of the band look great too - and it should always be clear that they're a group - not a solo artist with a backing band! Xxx |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"In the day no one could touch Dave Lee Roth (Van Halen). His voice was no match for Freddie Mercury's but he could out perform the moustachioed one every night of the week and twice on Sunday.
Shame he's utter shite now!"
Totally agree with you on that one!
When I think of a great singer I think of someone like Freddie Mercury who was also a great frontman..
But Roth took it to a level I've never anyone match since at a couple of hundred gigs.
A great combination of voice, moves, charisma and let's be honest..a cocky fucker who the crowd worshipped.
But your also right in that he's way beyond fucked now and a desperately poor vocalist although I have to admire the fact they put out their live album this year without a single vocal overdub regardless of how it sounded. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Mark E Smith."
There is an awesome rumoyr going round that he has taken to d*unkenly calling late night radio talk stations to talk about art. I hope it's true! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Mark E Smith.
There is an awesome rumoyr going round that he has taken to d*unkenly calling late night radio talk stations to talk about art. I hope it's true!"
Wouldn't that be immense? haha
Can you imagine Freddie Mercury doing something like that? He wouldn't know cool if it slapped him in the face  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Beth hart simply for the power in her voice.
For laughs, got to be steel panther. Its a pisstake but they stay in character.
I dont think anyone will ever match freddie.
Chris robinson from the black crowes...have seen him just jam a 3 minute song into 20 for shits and giggles... |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"In the day no one could touch Dave Lee Roth (Van Halen). His voice was no match for Freddie Mercury's but he could out perform the moustachioed one every night of the week and twice on Sunday.
Shame he's utter shite now!
Totally agree with you on that one!
When I think of a great singer I think of someone like Freddie Mercury who was also a great frontman..
But Roth took it to a level I've never anyone match since at a couple of hundred gigs.
A great combination of voice, moves, charisma and let's be honest..a cocky fucker who the crowd worshipped.
But your also right in that he's way beyond fucked now and a desperately poor vocalist although I have to admire the fact they put out their live album this year without a single vocal overdub regardless of how it sounded."
It's also the only Van Halen I've ever refused to own...  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Phil Lynnot anyone?
Oh yes, how could I forget him. He still owes me a pint after a gig he did in Derby with Grand Slam
Was a top bloke though "
yeah, a top bloke, charismatic, brilliant song writer, vocalist, Basist & Guinness drinker.
But what a sad waste! |
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