Who's the greatest front man of all time?

[lightning]

I'm bored so i wanna get some people's opinions on who they think was/is the greatest rock front man of all time? Not only based on singing, but also their popularity and how good of a show they put on.

[Tony]

Ozzy in his Sabbath days is certainly up there, but I think you'd have to give it to David Lee Roth.

[The Offseason]

Ozzy in his Sabbath days is certainly up there, but I think you'd have to give it to David Lee Roth.

I'm gonna have to agree, but even though I'm not a huge fan, Trent Reznor is close.

[Jetfanmack]

To put some bands I like in there, Layne Staley and Brad Nowell have to be thrown in. Maybe Zach de la Rocha, too.

[statjeff22]

Mick Jagger, of course.

[The Offseason]

To put some bands I like in there, Layne Staley and Brad Nowell have to be thrown in. Maybe Zach de la Rocha, too.

Zack De La Rocha. Awesome man. I miss him so friggin' much. I forgot to say Chris Cornell was up there too.

[SOWELLisGOD]

axl rose is the definition of front man

[KurtTheJetsFan]

I cant name the best but here are few greats

Dee Snyder
Steven Tyler
Vince Neil
Bruce Dickinson
David Lee Roth
Freddie Mercury

[duketogo]

Maynard from Tool

[abyzmul]

The first person to say Kurt Cobain gets a wedgie.

[FirstTimeCaller]

James Brown.

There are so many good choices but I have to give it to the Godfather. He was electric.

[Penny2Moss]

Steven Tyler

[slowmoe57]

I always thoght Rob Halford put on a great show -- his voice just cut thru you -- although not hard rock Phil Collins with Genisis was awesome as well --
Honarable Mention Ronie James Dio in his Rainbow days

[SonofDinger]

Ozzy in his Sabbath days is certainly up there, but I think you'd have to give it to David Lee Roth.

Is anybody listening to Roth on the radio? I think he's pretty good.

[The Mariner]

I am going to say Jim Morrison. He incited riots and was put in jail for indecent exposure. Reports (most likely lies) say he masturbated on the crowd.

[Jetzz]

Bruce Dickinson gets my vote!

[Gator]

I'm bored so i wanna get some people's opinions on who they think was/is the greatest rock front man of all time? Not only based on singing, but also their popularity and how good of a show they put on.


Bob Marley.

Ever see the Wailers without him, it just isn't the same.......

[hiker]

David Lee Roth. End of story.

[Tony]

Geoff Tate is a great front man as well. His stage presense is awesome. He takes control of the entire place as soon as he steps on stage.

[Pam]

David Lee Roth. End of story.
:beer: The best!

[winstonbiggs]

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[hiker]

Well, she did look like a man, so I'll count it.

Not to jump threads, but...would you hit it? Me, hell no. I couldn't get :drunk: enough for that.:lol:

[Pam]

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I'm listening to Pearl CD right now. :)

[jdjets]

jewel

just kiddin,seriously,jim morrison was cool.

[Theo Huxtable]

Jim Morrison or Alice Cooper

[typeOnegative13NY]

for me it would be between Jagger,Daltry,Roth,Dickinson.

[Learn To Swim]

The first person to say Kurt Cobain gets a wedgie.OMG curt kboain is liek such a geenius u loozer.

I actually like Nirvana, but some people are just stupid.

[Wolfe Tone]

Maynard Keenan
Jim Morrison
Axl Rose


Those are my top 3, then the next round would start with number 11

[WesleyWuzTheMan]

Bruce Dickinson gets my vote!

The Iron Maiden guy, or this guy?

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[17a_tailgater]

we need more cowbell!!!!

[typeOnegative13NY]

Maynard Keenan
Jim Morrison
Axl Rose


Those are my top 3, then the next round would start with number 11
It's too bad GnR toured with metallica and insisted on headlining. That was the end of them. I saw that tour at Giants stadium and half the crowd left like 2 songs into GnR. Metallica blew them away. Someone hurled a bottle at AXL.

[mr nyjet]

Ozzy in his Sabbath days is certainly up there, but I think you'd have to give it to David Lee Roth.


:wink: i'll go with herm edwards of herman's hermits.:lol:

ever hear david lee roth talk about the bus, or a letter from tags?:wink:

[Barry the Baptist]

Bob Marley.

Ever see the Wailers without him, it just isn't the same.......


Never saw the Wailers with him.... although had I acted sooner I could have. They are playing Las Vegas tonight.

My choice.... Roger Daltry

[DeathByJets]

How is Bruce Dickinson even in this discussion? I like Iron Maiden just fine and have even seen them live a few times, but but he does not belong in the same breath as Jaggar and Roth. He is a good metal singer and more than adequate front man, but he is nothing special. DLR was the first name that came to mind. Did anyone mention Plant? Not my favorite, but worthy of mention. Ian Astbury (The Cult) was very good, but he started channeling Jim Morrison too much. I think he is actually touring with the surviving Doors now. Johnny Rotten/Lydon is worth mention as well. I saw him with PIL and he is a really good frontman. Fred Schneider (B-52s) is probably not what you had in mind for this catagery, but he is good too. Peter Wolf is another not mentioned yet. But....it is really a 2 man race: MJ and DRL.

DbJ

[Barry the Baptist]

Fred Schneider (B-52s) is probably not what you had in mind for this catagery, but he is good too.


Oh boy I don't think we are ever gonna let you live this down.....

You do save face by mentioning Robert Plant

Here is somebody else I would throw in the mix.... Mick Jones (The Clash)

[WesleyWuzTheMan]

Oh boy I don't think we are ever gonna let you live this down.....

You do save face by mentioning Robert Plant

Here is somebody else I would throw in the mix.... Mick Jones (The Clash)

C'mon, the Clash is a great band, but Joe Strummer was the front man more often than Mick Jones. That's like calling Paul McCartney the front man of that band he was in before Wings.

Fred Schneider was a bold choice, though. He totally fails the Steve Tyler test for rockmanship, which is the ability to turn a young girl's panties into soup, but he definitely was out front, not even hiding behind an instrument, and selling the songs he performed with, well, personality.

[Learn To Swim]

turn a young girl's panties into soup:ohmy: That's a new one :breakdance:

[WesleyWuzTheMan]

No, Tyler used that for his induction speech for AC/DC's entry to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Bon Scott, now there's a front man.

[typeOnegative13NY]

How is Bruce Dickinson even in this discussion? I like Iron Maiden just fine and have even seen them live a few times, but but he does not belong in the same breath as Jaggar and Roth. He is a good metal singer and more than adequate front man, but he is nothing special. DLR was the first name that came to mind. Did anyone mention Plant? Not my favorite, but worthy of mention. Ian Astbury (The Cult) was very good, but he started channeling Jim Morrison too much. I think he is actually touring with the surviving Doors now. Johnny Rotten/Lydon is worth mention as well. I saw him with PIL and he is a really good frontman. Fred Schneider (B-52s) is probably not what you had in mind for this catagery, but he is good too. Peter Wolf is another not mentioned yet. But....it is really a 2 man race: MJ and DRL.

DbJHow about Ramone? How could we forget him. I think,as much as i love the Cult,if your gonna put Ian in there,then Dickinson definetly deserves a spot.

[WesleyWuzTheMan]

Heavy metal and hard rock front men are a different breed. I could make a case for Gerry Marsden, Philippe Wynne, Larry Gatlin, and Keith Partridge if you wanted to bring different types into the mix. This is sounding more and more like the Headbangers Ball.

[DeathByJets]

How about Ramone? How could we forget him. I think,as much as i love the Cult,if your gonna put Ian in there,then Dickinson definetly deserves a spot.

I am a little baised towards Astbury because the show they did at The Felt Forum on the "Electric" Tour was the single best show I have ever seen (and I've been to 200+ concerts). But, I was just throwing out a name....he wouldn't get my vote.

[typeOnegative13NY]

Heavy metal and hard rock front men are a different breed. I could make a case for Gerry Marsden, Philippe Wynne, Larry Gatlin, and Keith Partridge if you wanted to bring different types into the mix. This is sounding more and more like the Headbangers Ball.
Yeah,but Hard rock/Metal have the most energetic front men that draw the most attention.

[DeathByJets]

Oh boy I don't think we are ever gonna let you live this down.....

You do save face by mentioning Robert Plant

Here is somebody else I would throw in the mix.... Mick Jones (The Clash)

In defense of FS, he is awesome live, as are the B-52s in general. I saw them in a small venue (can't remember exactly where....maybe The Ritz) like the week after "Cosmic Thing" was released and that show kicked some major ass. "Strobe Light" might be the best small venue live song I've ever seen ("For Those About to Rock...." gets the big venue nod).

DbJ

[WesleyWuzTheMan]

Yeah,but Hard rock/Metal have the most energetic front men that draw the most attention.

Well, unless you are Phillipe Wynne and actually dance while you sing. Some of the hard rock guys are pretty stationary, like Eddie Vedder and Rob Halford. They screech, but they don't actually move.

[Sundayjack]

Crofts. . . :)

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[17a_tailgater]

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[typeOnegative13NY]

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Now THATs a burger!!

[Pam]

Crofts. . . :)

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Annie Lennox :up:

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[Rextasy]

I can't believe so many people said David Lee Roth. I fraking hate Van Halen an Roth in particular. As for the best its gotta be one of the old timers, Morrison, Lennon, Hendrix, Jagger..I'll throw Perry farrell n there as well.

[DeathByJets]

I guess part of this is what defines a "front man"? From my point of view it is a lead singer of a BAND who is not known for regularly playing an instrument. By that definition Lennon, McCartney, Hendrix, Joplin, Cooper, Strummer, Jones, Ramone, Cornell, Brown, and Collins would not be considered "front men". Just an opinion.

DbJ

[Sundayjack]

I guess part of this is what defines a "front man"? From my point of view it is a lead singer of a BAND who is not known for regularly playing an instrument. By that definition Lennon, McCartney, Hendrix, Joplin, Cooper, Strummer, Jones, Ramone, Cornell, Brown, and Collins would not be considered "front men". Just an opinion.

DbJ
Garfunkel, then?

[typeOnegative13NY]

I guess part of this is what defines a "front man"? From my point of view it is a lead singer of a BAND who is not known for regularly playing an instrument. By that definition Lennon, McCartney, Hendrix, Joplin, Cooper, Strummer, Jones, Ramone, Cornell, Brown, and Collins would not be considered "front men". Just an opinion.

DbJ
I see it the same way. But Joey ramone didn't play most of the time,he was a traditional front man.

[Chrebet86]

Halford
Mercury
Stanley
Rose
Roth

some of the best

[Sundayjack]

Tennille. . . . and nobody can tell me otherwise!

[abyzmul]

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[Sundayjack]

^ Raiderjeaux

[DeathByJets]

I see it the same way. But Joey ramone didn't play most of the time,he was a traditional front man.

You are absolutely right. I stand corrected on Joey Ramone...he is a front man.

[Tony]

Bon Scott, now there's a front man.

I have every AC/DC album that Bon Scott was a part of. He was a great front man. I've seen Daltry mentioned a few times as well, and I cannot argue against including him in the thread.

DBJ is absolutely correct about Dickinson. I'm one of the few who liked Dianno more then BD. Too much falsetto with Dickinson for my tastes. Still, he did a decent enough job with Maiden. I can't see including him in this discussion, though. He was just a lead singer. He doesn't have a strong stage presence. Steve Harris drove that band.

[Learn To Swim]

DBJ is absolutely correct about Dickinson. I'm one of the few who liked Dianno more then BD. Too much falsetto with Dickinson for my tastes. Still, he did a decent enough job with Maiden. I can't see including him in this discussion, though. He was just a lead singer. He doesn't have a strong stage presence. Steve Harris drove that band.Agreed, 100%. The band has more of a punk feel with DiAnno singing, and I really like it.

[Elvis]

Freddie Mercury is my choice, the way he sang and performed really was quite astonishing. I'v seen many rock/Metal bands in my day but Freddie was the best at capturing an audience.

Next 5:

Rob Halford - still kicking it after all these years
Chris Cornell - Great voice. Audioslave live is a great time
Geoff Tate - Early in career, this guy could belt it out, still up there though...
Springsteen - Like or hate em, great concerts
Jeff Keith(Tesla) - lot of energy

[DeathByJets]

I have every AC/DC album that Bon Scott was a part of. He was a great front man.

Bon Scott was a good front man (and Brian Johnson is plenty adequate), but AC/DC was, is and always will be about Angus Young. For what it is worth AC/DC is the consistant THE BEST live act....period. On the "Razor's Edge" Tour, they closed the main set with:

You Shook Me All Night Long
Whole Lotta Rosie
Let There Be Rock

First Encore:
Highway To Hell
T.N.T.

Second Encore:
For Those About To Rock (We Salute You)

F*cking spectacular.

[Learn To Swim]

I'd say Freddy Mercury, he had the anthems, the exuberance, the presence, and the tragedy that made him larger than life.

[Wolfe Tone]

I also forgot Shane McGowan of The Pogues, without him and with the replacemtn singer they are absolute shit. When Axl was on his game he was great, he did slip later in his career, I would choose a in the prime Axl over Hetfield in a second

[DeathByJets]

I'd say Freddy Mercury, he had the anthems, the exuberance, the presence, and the tragedy that made him larger than life.

Freddie Mercury is an excellent choice. He was a fantastic front man. I think of those suggested, the top 5 of true front men (in no particular order) are:

Mick Jaggar
David Lee Roth
Freddy Mercury
Steven Tyler
Jim Morrison (and I don't really like The Doors)

[WesleyWuzTheMan]

It's interesting seeing Bon Scott dismissed because he had a dynamic instrument player behind him. One imagines Roger Daltry is similarly getting less than his due for the same issue times three (or two, if one discounts the Ox's less than antic stage presence.)

But does that mean that Freddy Mercury, Mick Jagger, and Jim Morrison all get extra points for playing with a bunch of stiffs? Not that they were bad musicians. It's true that Wyman and Watts were a definitive rhythm section, Brian May a great guitarist, blah, blah, blah, but it seems the front man is viewed by many on this board as being better when the band, however solid music-wise, didn't do much of anything to distract the audience's attention.

[lightning]

I have every AC/DC album that Bon Scott was a part of. He was a great front man. I've seen Daltry mentioned a few times as well, and I cannot argue against including him in the thread.

DBJ is absolutely correct about Dickinson. I'm one of the few who liked Dianno more then BD. Too much falsetto with Dickinson for my tastes. Still, he did a decent enough job with Maiden. I can't see including him in this discussion, though. He was just a lead singer. He doesn't have a strong stage presence. Steve Harris drove that band.
I agree with the last sentence but the problem is the normal person wouldn't realize it because the bassist is always the most unsung hero, even one as great as harris. And i can see your point, i didn't expect dickinson to be mentioned at all.

Not even an honorable mention for Mr. Plant?
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No one ever was a better singer than him, but IMO freddie mercury runs away with it. He had everything. And im not a big queen fan.

[typeOnegative13NY]

I have every AC/DC album that Bon Scott was a part of. He was a great front man. I've seen Daltry mentioned a few times as well, and I cannot argue against including him in the thread.

DBJ is absolutely correct about Dickinson. I'm one of the few who liked Dianno more then BD. Too much falsetto with Dickinson for my tastes. Still, he did a decent enough job with Maiden. I can't see including him in this discussion, though. He was just a lead singer. He doesn't have a strong stage presence. Steve Harris drove that band.I don't know,i saw Maiden a few times. Bruce was one of the most energetic front men i ever saw live. The guy ran and climbed throughout the whole show waving the Brit flag etc. As far as the singing style and the Dianno comparison,it's a matter of taste I guess. I have friends who like Dianno better,I like Bruce much better. i think the song writing etc was just way better with Bruce and he was more of a fit for a big Metal band. Dianno would have kept them closer to punk and playing smaller venues,they would have never become what they did.

[Tony]

Bon Scott was a good front man (and Brian Johnson is plenty adequate), but AC/DC was, is and always will be about Angus Young.

I disagree with you on this one. In the early years, Bon Scott was the headliner. He commanded the attention both on stage and off, although Angus certainly commandedn his share as well. After Scotts death, it was all about Angus, and rightfully so. Johnson doesn't have the stage presence that Scott had.
Sadly, I was never able to see Bon Scott live, but I knwo people who had seen him, and they have related to me how commanding he was in concert. My first

AC/DC show was the "For Those About To Rock" tour, which was an amazing show. In fact, it was my very first concert. Cheap Trick opened that show, I believe.

[WesleyWuzTheMan]

AC/DC show was the "For Those About To Rock" tour, which was an amazing show. In fact, it was my very first concert. Cheap Trick opened that show, I believe.

That Cheap Trick front man is great, too. Of course, that whole band is fun to watch, but he's a great singer and stage presence.

[Tony]

That Cheap Trick front man is great, too. Of course, that whole band is fun to watch, but he's a great singer and stage presence.

The guitarist stole the attention at the show I saw. He was very dynamic, and a lot of fun to watch. Cheap Trick on a whole was a very underrated band.

[WesleyWuzTheMan]

Rick Nielsen is the guitarist, and he definitely works the crowd. I can't believe I'm blanking on the lead singer. But I saw him on Letterman with the rest of the band three years ago, and he was in very very good voice.

I agree Cheap Trick is underrated, though they could be an uneven band in the studio after their mid/late 70s peak. But on stage, well, I guess Budokan is the best example of their live greatness, "I Want You To Want Me" and all that.

[lightning]

The guitarist stole the attention at the show I saw. He was very dynamic, and a lot of fun to watch. Cheap Trick on a whole was a very underrated band.
Yea i saw cheap trick when they were touring with alice cooper, one of the better shows i've seen in a while.

[The Dark Knight]

Darren Hayes of course.

[Cellar-door]

Here are some offbeat frontmen I always thought were good:
Morrissey
Ian Curtis
john lydon- I'm sure someone knows who he is
Scott Weiland
bowie
Robert Smith
frank black
edit- Anthony Kiedis

[lightning]

My list

1. Mercury
2. Plant
3. Ozzy
4. Morrison
5. Steven Tyler
6. Roth

just for starters

[Jonathan_Vilma]

I was just going to say, lightning. How can Robert Plant not be in this discussion? Guess we're not really big Zeppelin fans around here, eh?

[typeOnegative13NY]

wow,can't believe that i forgot to mention Mike from Faith no More. he deserves consideration. And Dee Snider should get a mention too.

[Cellar-door]

no john lydon on any list is a crime-
Johnny Rotten was an engine of destruction

[abyzmul]

But seriously, my #1 frontman now that I've thought about it is Lemmy.

[James Hasty]

I also forgot Shane McGowan of The Pogues, without him and with the replacemtn singer they are absolute shit. When Axl was on his game he was great, he did slip later in his career, I would choose a in the prime Axl over Hetfield in a second
Good call!

I would say that McGowan, Morrison, and Roth are the top three.

[plinko]

I'll go indie and list a couple great indie frontmen:

Mike Watt
Ian MacKaye
Henry Rollins
Bob Mould
Paul Westerberg
Mac McCaughan
Ira Kaplan

[DeathByJets]

I disagree with you on this one. In the early years, Bon Scott was the headliner. He commanded the attention both on stage and off, although Angus certainly commandedn his share as well. After Scotts death, it was all about Angus, and rightfully so. Johnson doesn't have the stage presence that Scott had.
Sadly, I was never able to see Bon Scott live, but I knwo people who had seen him, and they have related to me how commanding he was in concert. My first

AC/DC show was the "For Those About To Rock" tour, which was an amazing show. In fact, it was my very first concert. Cheap Trick opened that show, I believe.

Don't get me wrong. I don't want to downplay Bon Scott. He was a really good front man (although I am also too young to have seen him live), but my feeling is that AC/DC was always the Young brother's band. Additionally, outside of Australia, AC/DC did not become huge until after Bon Scott's death. I have no objection with Bon Scott being in this discussion though. Hell any reason to talk about AC/DC is a good reason. :)

[DeathByJets]

Here are some offbeat frontmen I always thought were good:
Morrissey
Ian Curtis
john lydon- I'm sure someone knows who he is
Scott Weiland
bowie
Robert Smith
frank black
edit- Anthony Kiedis

Interesting list. I agree on Morrissey. The Smiths are probably my favorite band from the 80s and he was a true front man. Very unique band with consistently GREAT albums. Robert Smith is a horrible choice though. Good records, OK live, but he was a stiff out front. Bowie is a solo artist, not a front man. I mentioned Lydon earier...he is legit. Frank Black....The Pixies were one of the worst live bands I've ever seen. Not a big Chili Peppers fan, but Kiedis is a good choice for this discussion. Weiland is an OK choice. No real opinion on Curtis.

DbJ

[lightning]

wow,can't believe that i forgot to mention Mike from Faith no More. he deserves consideration. And Dee Snider should get a mention too.
i think kurt brought him up, we haven't for got him

[lightning]

I was just going to say, lightning. How can Robert Plant not be in this discussion? Guess we're not really big Zeppelin fans around here, eh?
Yea honestly im guessing they're trying to shy away from the obvious picks. I expected his name to be mentioned in just about every post

[DeathByJets]

Yea honestly im guessing they're trying to shy away from the obvious picks. I expected his name to be mentioned in just about every post

I mentioned Plant a few pages back. No worries...LZ is not forgotten.

[lightning]

I mentioned Plant a few pages back. No worries...LZ is not forgotten.
Oh ok, it's not that im heart broken or anything. Was just surprised i didn't see more of him.

[Learn To Swim]

I'll go indie and list a couple great indie frontmen:

Mike Watt
Ian MacKaye
Henry Rollins
Bob Mould
Paul Westerberg
Mac McCaughan
Ira KaplanBoon was a cooler frontman than Watt.

[Jetzz]

Geoff Tate is a great front man as well. His stage presense is awesome. He takes control of the entire place as soon as he steps on stage.

Tate is probably #2 on my list. :)

[Jetzz]

The Iron Maiden guy, or this guy?

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LMAO

Up the Irons, mate!

[Jetzz]

I have every AC/DC album that Bon Scott was a part of. He was a great front man. I've seen Daltry mentioned a few times as well, and I cannot argue against including him in the thread.

DBJ is absolutely correct about Dickinson. I'm one of the few who liked Dianno more then BD. Too much falsetto with Dickinson for my tastes. Still, he did a decent enough job with Maiden. I can't see including him in this discussion, though. He was just a lead singer. He doesn't have a strong stage presence. Steve Harris drove that band.

I can't agree with you there. Dickinson is the man! But, meh, everyone has their own likes and dislikes. For me I couldn't stand Dianno.

Have you guys seen Dickinson in concert? I've been to two shows and the guy is amazing. Not to take away from Harris, cause he is what makes that band overall, but a frontman is someone who is up front in concert and can get things rockin'. Dickinson does this very well. Plus, Dickinson has a hell of a voice as well. He isn't just up there screaming. The guy has got some serious lungs. :grin:

[lightning]

I can't agree with you there. Dickinson is the man! But, meh, everyone has their own likes and dislikes. For me I couldn't stand Dianno.

Have you guys seen Dickinson in concert? I've been to two shows and the guy is amazing. Not to take away from Harris, cause he is what makes that band overall, but a frontman is someone who is up front in concert and can get things rockin'. Dickinson does this very well. Plus, Dickinson has a hell of a voice as well. He isn't just up there screaming. The guy has got some serious lungs. :grin:
Bruce was a great singer no doubt, but i think the fact that he was perfect for what that band was just made him sound better than he actually was. If that made sense..:)

[BIG COUNTRY]

Heres my list:

Axl Rose(even thouge hes an asshole)
Johnny Rotten(Lydon)
Zach de la Rocha
Bruce Dickinson
Ozzy Osbourne
Chris Cornell
David Lee Roth
Rob halford
Layne Staley

[MattMan]

definately jim morrison

[Jetzz]

Bruce was a great singer no doubt, but i think the fact that he was perfect for what that band was just made him sound better than he actually was. If that made sense..:)

Well, yes! It was a good fit, no doubt. :up:

[MattMan]

Ian Astbury (The Cult) was very good, but he started channeling Jim Morrison too much. I think he is actually touring with the surviving Doors now.

thats correct, i saw the "doors of the 21st century" this summer. they werent all that bad, but astbury tries too hard to sound like morrison

[tcrock]

cool thread.....o course I guess I gotta limit the reponses to those I've actually seen (otherwise I'd put Layne Staley on the list, never actually saw him live though)

My faves:

Trent Reznor
Bono
Perry Farrell
Chris Cornell
Anthony Keidis
Scott Weiland

oh and Henry Rollins!!

[eyedea]

scott stapp :wink:

[ShadeTree#55]

Perry.....

[ButtleMan]

Rick Nielsen is the guitarist, and he definitely works the crowd. I can't believe I'm blanking on the lead singer. But I saw him on Letterman with the rest of the band three years ago, and he was in very very good voice.

I agree Cheap Trick is underrated, though they could be an uneven band in the studio after their mid/late 70s peak. But on stage, well, I guess Budokan is the best example of their live greatness, "I Want You To Want Me" and all that.

Robin Zander is the lead singer of Cheap Trick.

Everyone keeps saying David Lee and while I do agree that he was a great front man I have yet to see Sammy's name brought up. He is one of the few singers that was able to replace a legend in a band without killing that band.
Generally changing a lead singer and the "face" of the band is death but VH was just as successful if not more with Sammy than with Dave.
Robert Plant was an awesome singer but not a great frontman. The early Zep shows were just the 4 of them with a small set and RP just standing there wasted rocking out to Page. Zero to no stage presence. "Does anyone remember laughter?"
Another name that I have to throw in there is Chris Robinson from the Black Crowes. He was just awesome in both shows that I have seen.

[lightning]

Robert Plant was an awesome singer but not a great frontman. The early Zep shows were just the 4 of them with a small set and RP just standing there wasted rocking out to Page. Zero to no stage presence.
Well ok but, you could say the same for ozzy with sabbath. Only plant was a better singer.

[ButtleMan]

Well ok but, you could say the same for ozzy with sabbath. Only plant was a better singer.

Once Ozzy went solo he found his groove. Dont get me wrong, I am a huge Zep fan but if you have ever seen their old live performances you would see what I mean.

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Once Ozzy went solo he found his groove. Dont get me wrong, I am a huge Zep fan but if you have ever seen their old live performances you would see what I mean.
I did and i do know what you mean, but the ozzy most discussed in this thread was when he was in black sabbath when he was the frontman of an actual band. That's why im comparing them.

Also the earlier guys were alot less animated. Late 60s-early 70s not much movement at all, besides morrison.