Rab Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Another "who's your favourite" thread spawned from another thread. There was a suggestion on the Oasis thread that Liam "What the **** are you lookin at?" Gallagher was a great front man. One of the best. In the spirit of free opinion, I disagree. IN fact, I'd fancy 10 mins off camera with him to let him know how I feel, but that's a different story Who are the great frontmen of all time? Not necessarily the best band, the best music or the best singer. The best front man I'm going to start with 3 suggestions Eddie Vedder Having lived in the US for 8 years, I've come to realise every single US female of my generation is in love with this guy. All of them, no exceptions. At first I wasn't a fan. But the more I saw, the more I came to like the guy. History, IMO, will show Pearl Jam as one of - if not the- best bands of the 90s. Freddie Mercury Never been a big fan of Queens music, but ****ing look at the guy. What a performer. Roger Daltry I've posted this video many time on this forum. But I can't help it. Look at Daltry. Ridiculous Fro. Skin tight top. Hardly moving. But what a voice, what a presence. Something about this performance just mesmerises me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosanostra Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Robert Plant Freddie Mercury Morrisey Bruce Dickinson I know some prob won't agree but Chuck D, Easy E and B-real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab Posted July 12, 2008 Author Share Posted July 12, 2008 Thought Robert Plant would have been too easy a choice, so I left him out. Morrisey? I dunno. He doesn't meet my definition of a front man, but he probably meets others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
200milesfromgorgie Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 vedder, iggy, byrne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deek Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Dan McCafferty, still rockin after 40 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deek Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 And more recently. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8q4qVbNVFzY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
200milesfromgorgie Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 And more recently. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8q4qVbNVFzY HA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chester™ Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Freddie Mercury and after seeing Depeche Mode live Dave Gahan is a very very very very close second. I still get goosebumps thinking about his performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossi_1983 Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 For showmanship, enthusiasm and on-stage presence, it has to be Freddie Mercury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Factor Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Tim Booth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Comedian Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Marc Bolan... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Dave Lee Roth. Bit of an arse by all accounts but he does a great job as an entertainer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_the_Jambo Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Joe Strummer. Jamie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K1874M Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K40_MztF9jI Iggy purely cos he's still giving it 200% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theAlvasection Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 :band:Bon Scott/ none have been better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Reluctantly, I'd have to agree with Freddie Mercury. My 3 faves are Springsteen, Daltrey & Plant in that I love the music as well as the showmanship. I never listen to much Queen, though, hence the reluctance. I just don't think it's stood the test of time. Then, there's always Jeff Lynne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felix Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Phil Lynott;Freddie Mercury & Bruce Springsteen. In that order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosanostra Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Not sure what the guy's name is but the current ac/dc guy is pretty cool too. Check Angus Young too. I love this video, one of the best song intros ever. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X80Qjh9Yivs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Dont like Queen in the slightest, however Freddie's performance at Wembley was the stuff of dreams. Love watching that performance even though I dont really like Queen. The guy oozed class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheriff Fatman Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Fish at the Hogmanay gig at the Playhouse in 1983 is the best frontman I have ever seen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Fish at the Hogmanay gig at the Playhouse in 1983 is the best frontman I have ever seen Met him at the W/C in 98. He was total class, even for a hobo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheriff Fatman Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Met him at the W/C in 98. He was total class, even for a hobo. I met him in 84, at the bar after another gig, and I agree, he was total class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felix Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Not sure what the guy's name is but the current ac/dc guy is pretty cool too. Check Angus Young too. I love this video, one of the best song intros ever. Definately one of the best intros alongside Whole Lotta Rosie or this :- Fantastic frontman. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxxEJe5uPOs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Haggis Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 "Ladies and Gentlemen...please allow me to introduce my band...........................The Sensational Alex Harvey Band" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Dont like Queen in the slightest, however Freddie's performance at Wembley was the stuff of dreams. Love watching that performance even though I dont really like Queen. The guy oozed class. I think he oozed a lot more than that in his time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carjam Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Thought Robert Plant would have been too easy a choice, so I left him out. Morrisey? I dunno. He doesn't meet my definition of a front man, but he probably meets others. ALEX HARVEY.............SENSATIONAL..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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