As far as front men goes the best for me was David Lee Roth. Total performer. !980 at the Rainbow was awesome. near misses: Roger Daltrey Steve Marriot David Bowie (if you can count non 'band' artists) Ray Davies
good to mention: Stuart Adamson Bono (There goes what little credibility I had)
Not at all, there's a big difference between favourite recording artist and top front man. I strongly suspect many commenting on this thread have never seen the people they are championing, even though many of them may have been amazing when seen "in concert" on a video. I saw Gary Numan once, as my wife was a fan from childhood. He was extremely good, even though his music would not be my first choice, I would certainly go and see him as a performer again.
I take your point Algarve. I've seen them all live, perhaps Ray Davies might not be the spectacular 'frontman' but his songs are the stars during his gigs.
If he's not been mentioned yet; Noddy Holder. What a frontman! However Freddie was the best, I was lucky to see Queen live at their live performance peak, maybe not at their musical peak the purists may say but the Wembley '86 concerts were fantastic.
If he's not been mentioned yet; Noddy Holder. What a frontman! However Freddie was the best, I was lucky to see Queen live at their live performance peak, maybe not at their musical peak the purists may say but the Wembley '86 concerts were fantastic.
Agreed, I saw Slade in October 1980 at the Lyceum and Noddy was superb.
The reason I remember the date is that, incredibly, the support band were U2. All I knew about U2 at the time was that they were an Irish band - Boy had only just been released. They were excellent ... Bono was a very good frontman in those early days ... they got a little too boring after Boy and War.
Liam Gallagher was a decent front man, but not a great performer. Just stands there.
Don’t think he’s so much influential as influenced (John Lennon, John Lydon). Bowie, Lydon and Beefheart were the most charismatic frontmen I’ve seen. They were all influential.
Strummer was good too. Russ Conway wasn’t bad either.
Liam Gallagher was a decent front man, but not a great performer. Just stands there.
Don’t think he’s so much influential as influenced (John Lennon, John Lydon). Bowie, Lydon and Beefheart were the most charismatic frontmen I’ve seen. They were all influential.
Strummer was good too. Russ Conway wasn’t bad either.
There’s something about Liam Gallagher that is very unique. Even though he is rooted to the spot, there’s still a huge intensity about him whilst also playing it cool. Can’t think of many who pull that off.
Going for a frontman, rather than a solo artist, and in the "best" rather than "influential" category, Tim Booth of James impressed me greatly.
I've seen James quite a few times now, love their music and for the most part are great live. However, I personally think Booth is a self righteous prick who seems to spend more time preaching than performing these days.
Liam Gallagher was a decent front man, but not a great performer. Just stands there.
Don’t think he’s so much influential as influenced (John Lennon, John Lydon). Bowie, Lydon and Beefheart were the most charismatic frontmen I’ve seen. They were all influential.
Strummer was good too. Russ Conway wasn’t bad either.
There’s something about Liam Gallagher that is very unique. Even though he is rooted to the spot, there’s still a huge intensity about him whilst also playing it cool. Can’t think of many who pull that off.
That was fine at first, but half way through the set my attention started wavering. He does have a real swagger though. 👍
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The reason I remember the date is that, incredibly, the support band were U2. All I knew about U2 at the time was that they were an Irish band - Boy had only just been released. They were excellent ... Bono was a very good frontman in those early days ... they got a little too boring after Boy and War.
Ian Anderson, is definitely worth a shout.
Bowie, Lydon and Beefheart were the most charismatic frontmen I’ve seen. They were all influential.
Russ Conway wasn’t bad either.
Jagger
Daltrey
Mercury
Shane MacGowan
Debbie Harry
Michael Hutchence
David Gahan (Depeche Mode)
Shane MacGowan
Roger Daltrey
David Bowie
Joe Strummer
Brett Anderson
Bowie
Mercury
Siouxsie
Lynott
Dylan ( maybe not a front man)
Brian Wilson
Jagger
Bowie
Freddie Mercury
Rob Halford
Bruce Dickinson
Debbie Harry
M Jagger
T Turner
J Cocker
S Nicks
Special mention
Robert Palmer
David Draiman (Disturbed).
Robert Plant
Ian Gillan
Bon Scott
Jim Morrison
Ozzy Osbourne
I know it say's 5 but couldn't leave Ozzy out...