Again, i thought that this topic would produce a bunch of similar lists, but i just brainstormed 12 people off the top of my head so i guess it's time to rock! The rock and roll frontman (or woman) has the hardest job within a band in that they are the direct connection between the band and audience. You've all seen bands where the guy just stands and sings and you get up to take a leak and grab another beer. Classic frontmen don't usually play a full time instrument on stage; they jump, strut, howl, yell, climb, run, wave, kneel, swing, rant, regale, and sometimes even sing. Whatever they are doing, it's all about connective energy between them and the fans, and that's what rock is all about! That being said, let's list'em up...
Top 5 Rock and Roll Frontmen
- Jagger. You knew it was coming. The man's like 80 years old, has the body of a teenage gymnast and still gets more pussy than the rest of this list combined. He can't sing worth a shit but Mick struts and poses with the best of'em!
- Roth. Again, yelps and screams were more prominent than a honed vocal talent, but NOBODY does a rock jump like Diamond Dave! And again with the pussy...
- Tyler. While he is constantly in danger of swallowing the audience while connecting, Steven Tyler is the full package; vocals, screams, scats, jumps, skinny, hair and scarves! And probably some pussy.
- Morrison. You knew my list wouldn't exist without old Jimbo. You never knew what turn a performance would take with Jim at the helm. Probably the most magnetic frontman ever, as the crowd would hang on his every move and syllable. Purveyor of leather pants and.... pussy.
- Weiland. Of the new era of rock stars, Scotty had the style, the looks, the drug habit, the voice and the manic energy to rock a show as hard as HE can. Perhaps a bit of pussy.... and the odd cock?
Honourable mentions - Jack Black - The D. Only didn't make the main list since, well, he's an actor - moves by default! Hutchence - INXS. The Rockstar show reminds me of what huge shoes those kids need to fill. Gord Prior - Blu Bones. Metal V will back me on this one - Gordo was insane!
Posted by scotty at July 26, 2005 08:57 AM
I guess the "E-Street Band" and Max W were just cardboard cut outs eh Fella? Ya...I'm talking to u Scotty!
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You had to know I was leaving my "comfort zone" by not including Springsteen in a top 5 list....
thanks for noticing Dave........
you're venturing more into solo artist territory there, killer - bands with front dudes please! \m/
Posted by: scotty on July 28, 2005 01:34 PMBri Man...I guess the Boss was always a good Christian boy eh? And Buffet must have been Lost Away in Margarittaville again during the making of your list.
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1. John Lennon
2. Paul McCartney
3. Mick Jagger
4. Bono
5. Curt Kobain
Are you guys watching Rockstar INXS and if not you should be...who do you think will\should win??
Posted by: Batman on July 27, 2005 02:55 PMI almost forgot..."The Captain" and his ending jump kicks!! :)
Posted by: Batman on July 27, 2005 02:48 PMTHE SHAME!!!! What will I have to do next to top Gee's speed dial? Stay tuned to a Budapest bar near you!
Posted by: Killer on July 27, 2005 03:36 AM1. blu bones gord prior - bang on.
2. but don't forget about stratoshpere barry - wasn't the front man but hell when gord had fallen off the stage or had his mic through the ceiling of the venue, his energy had you looking.
3. and let's not forget jason conroy (kinda looked like diamond dave), when they played the sub - hockey night in canada theme - and he wore a hockey helmut.
4. celine dione has always held a very special place in my heart.
5. killer d - air guitar contest. he was not only the frontman, he was the only man! and he made sure of it by shouldering across the stage any wanna be air violinists in his vicinity. notice, that he did fall one place after celine - sorry killer, it's not nice to lie when posting.
Honourable mention - Steve Sanderson when he played Axel in a GnR tribute band, a girl came up to the stage with her red lipstick and planted a huge smooch right on the centre of his white spandex. shit that was funny.
in no particular order.....
1. Anthony Kiedis - i know of no one else who'd enter stage left sportin a mear sock to cover his wang, and still kick ass!
2.Scott Weiland - he rocked STP, and kicks ass in Velvet Revolver. his showmanship makes you not want to miss a thing!
3.Robert Plant - no he doesn't dance around doin scissor kicks or anything, but he can make anyone do anything he wants when he sings!
4.Steven Tyler - gotta agree with scotty on this one, one of the best shows i've seen was aerosmith!
5.David Grohl - definatly underated i think! he rocks hard and has fun doin it!
Hey what about celebrity relatives in the same industry-or in some cases the same band(aka Malcolm n Angus Young..Rich n Chris Robinson)
Posted by: Justine on July 26, 2005 04:23 PM#1-Robert Plant(Umm hello!!)
#2-Steven Tyler
#3-Mick Jagger
#4-Angus Young
#5-Gordie Johnson(sorry guys)
1. Eddie Vedder: Shut up Vag, when they broke on the scene you couldn't keep him off stage scafholdings and balconies. \m/
2. Scott Weiland: Fucking guy blew me away this summer.
3. Bono: Nuff said.
4. Freddie Mercury: Inspiration for half the fucking rock singers around.
5. Ozzy: "Look at me...I'm jumping!"
Honourable lacking mentions: The Captain and Chicago. :-)
Posted by: Killer on July 26, 2005 10:28 AM