Top 5 Greatest Frontmen of All-Time

rev. flying v · 12-29-2008, 10:39 AM

none of yall have mentioned kid rock. say what you will about him and his music, but his stage presence is undeniably powerful. ive seen well over 1000 concerts in my time, and no one, absolutely no one, outplays kid rock.
other favorites of mine include
neil fallon has a certain swagger that will draw you in whether you like the music or no(clutch)
dave wyndorf (before he went to rehab, now he sits down and smokes cigarettes throughout, like the damn eagles) (of monster magnet, of course)
billy gibbons and dusty hill have amazing stage presence and can work a crowd (zz top, if you haven't already guessed)
dave grohl is an amazing frontman, but he's much more mesmerizing as a drummer (foo fighters, qotsa, probot, oh yeah, and nirvana)

Urban Hat€monger ? · 12-29-2008, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by rev. flying v

none of yall have mentioned kid rock. say what you will about him and his music, but his stage presence is undeniably powerful. ive seen well over 1000 concerts in my time, and no one, absolutely no one, outplays kid rock.

Well you would say that if the other 999 concerts you attended were by the Nolan Sisters.

~~someonecompletelyrandom~~ · 05-18-2009, 07:12 PM

Some might call my list generic, but I believe:

1. Robert Plant - Led Zeppelin
2. John Lydon (aka Johnny Rotten) - Sex Pistols, PiL
3. Kurt Cobain - Nirvana
4. HR - Bad Brains
5. Billy Corgan - Smashing Pumpkins

crash_override · 05-18-2009, 07:39 PM

1. Billy Corgan (Smashing Pumpkins)
2. Michael Stipe (R.E.M.)
3. Dallas Taylor (UnderOath, MATSOD)
4. Bruce ****inson (Iron Maiden)
5. Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin)

~~someonecompletelyrandom~~ · 05-18-2009, 07:43 PM

Good list mate!

crash_override · 05-18-2009, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Sonace

Good list mate!

Thanks, it's kind of hard to limit it to only 5. I would like to throw honorable mentions to Greg Lake and Peter Gabriel.

Neapolitan · 05-18-2009, 08:28 PM

1. Peter Garbiel (Genesis)
2. Jimi Hendrix
3. Elvis Presley
3. Ronnie Van Zant (Lynyrd Skynyrd)
5. Julian Casablancas (The Strokes)

honorable mentions to Geddy Lee for playing bass, foot-pedal synth, and keyboard while singing - talk about multi-tasking

crash_override · 05-18-2009, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Neapolitan

1. Peter Garbiel (Genesis)
2. Jimi Hendrix
3. Elvis Presley
3. Ronnie Van Zant (Lynyrd Skynyrd)
5. Julian Casablancas (The Strokes)

honorable mentions to Geddy Lee for playing bass, foot-pedal synth, and keyboard while singing - talk about multi-tasking

I would go as far to say that youcould replace your number 5 with geddy and be looking alright.

Norg · 05-18-2009, 10:44 PM

of all time thats taking back a bit wooow well had far has i know

1 Jim morrosion (The Doors)
2 Phlip anselmo (Pantera,Down)
3 Mike Patton (FNM,Mr bungle,Peeping tom)
4 Frank Zappa
5 Jonathan Davis (KORN)

hmmm prob not accurate but o well LOL

Metal Thrashing Mad · 05-19-2009, 02:15 AM

1. Jello Biafra (Although i wasent really into dead kennedys that much i love watching this guy on stage)
2. Max Cavalera
3. James Hetfield
4. Dave Mustaine
5. Bruce ****inson

12-29-2008, 10:39 AM	#81 (permalink)
rev. flying v Groupie Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: amsterdam Posts: 6	none of yall have mentioned kid rock. say what you will about him and his music, but his stage presence is undeniably powerful. ive seen well over 1000 concerts in my time, and no one, absolutely no one, outplays kid rock. other favorites of mine include neil fallon has a certain swagger that will draw you in whether you like the music or no(clutch) dave wyndorf (before he went to rehab, now he sits down and smokes cigarettes throughout, like the damn eagles) (of monster magnet, of course) billy gibbons and dusty hill have amazing stage presence and can work a crowd (zz top, if you haven't already guessed) dave grohl is an amazing frontman, but he's much more mesmerizing as a drummer (foo fighters, qotsa, probot, oh yeah, and nirvana) __________________ it's one thing to start it with a positive jam, it's another to see one through

05-19-2009, 02:15 AM	#90 (permalink)
Metal Thrashing Mad Groupie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 50	1. Jello Biafra (Although i wasent really into dead kennedys that much i love watching this guy on stage) 2. Max Cavalera 3. James Hetfield 4. Dave Mustaine 5. Bruce **inson __________________ and scream for your cream!**

05-18-2009, 07:12 PM	#83 (permalink)
~~someonecompletelyrandom~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,538	Some might call my list generic, but I believe: 1. Robert Plant - Led Zeppelin 2. John Lydon (aka Johnny Rotten) - Sex Pistols, PiL 3. Kurt Cobain - Nirvana 4. HR - Bad Brains 5. Billy Corgan - Smashing Pumpkins

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crash_override Seemingly Silenced Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 2,312	1. Billy Corgan (Smashing Pumpkins) 2. Michael Stipe (R.E.M.) 3. Dallas Taylor (UnderOath, MATSOD) 4. Bruce ****inson (Iron Maiden) 5. Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin)

05-18-2009, 07:43 PM	#85 (permalink)
~~someonecompletelyrandom~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,538	Good list mate!

05-18-2009, 08:28 PM	#87 (permalink)
Neapolitan carpe musicam Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Les Barricades Mystérieuses Posts: 7,710	1. Peter Garbiel (Genesis) 2. Jimi Hendrix 3. Elvis Presley 3. Ronnie Van Zant (Lynyrd Skynyrd) 5. Julian Casablancas (The Strokes) honorable mentions to Geddy Lee for playing bass, foot-pedal synth, and keyboard while singing - talk about multi-tasking

05-18-2009, 10:44 PM	#89 (permalink)
Norg Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,344	of all time thats taking back a bit wooow well had far has i know 1 Jim morrosion (The Doors) 2 Phlip anselmo (Pantera,Down) 3 Mike Patton (FNM,Mr bungle,Peeping tom) 4 Frank Zappa 5 Jonathan Davis (KORN) hmmm prob not accurate but o well LOL