Frontmen/women

demonrail666 · 12.16.2010, 05:32 PM

Don't know if we've had a thread on this. Who do you think are or have been good frontmen or women in bands? Not in terms of their musical capabilities but their charisma, etc.

Genteel Death · 12.16.2010, 05:53 PM

Mark E Smith because I like how he combines work ethic, public persona and being an artist. Diamanda Galas because she would push any member of a band she fronted in the shade, male or female.

Dr. Eugene Felikson · 12.16.2010, 06:19 PM

G.G. Allin - had the crudest stage presence of all-time.
Jonathan Davis - moved/headbanged to his music unlike anyone else I've ever seen. Plus the kilts, ADIDAS tracksuits, bagpipes, and scat are all quite memorable.
Donita Sparks - threw her tampon.
Kurdt Kobain - was a nice fellow.
Genesis P. Orridge - was also a nice fellow for a second or two.
Iggy Pop - still often imitated to this day.
Nick Cave - still often imitated to this day.
Freddie Mercury - Damn, could this guy belt out a verse or two.
Alice Cooper - To my knowledge, this guy invented shock rock. His theatrics are also often imitated. He's from Detroit (always a plus in my book), plus there's also the infamous "chicken incident".
Ozzy Osbourne - he may be a junkie statue these days, but he really used to rock the stage. He's a legend with good reason. Don't forget the "bat incident" either.

atsonicpark · 12.16.2010, 07:52 PM

Beefheart and Mark E. Smith are the two who always immediately come to mind. Otherwise, I never really paid attention to frontmen or women very much.

Dr. Eugene Felikson · 12.16.2010, 07:59 PM

Marilyn Manson

He doesn't always bring the strongest performance, but the theatrics of his shows are notorious, and have always been politically controversial or symbolically intriguing to some extent. Plus, it's fun watching him get pissed at his band members from time to time. I've heard his live shows have been a bit of a joke lately - but the dude's getting old, and I think his wild past is finally starting to catch up to him (see Ozzy).

Dr. Eugene Felikson · 12.16.2010, 08:17 PM

Silent Dan Speaks · 12.16.2010, 08:26 PM

That picture made me crack up.

SonicBebs · 12.18.2010, 02:48 PM

blunderbuss · 12.18.2010, 03:24 PM

DemonBox · 12.19.2010, 12:05 PM

Jeffrey Lee Pierce of course.

SONIC GAIL · 12.19.2010, 01:16 PM

Axl Rose

TheMadcapLaughs · 12.20.2010, 02:19 AM

david lee roth!
but seriously,
morrissey: his dancing is worth the price of admission alone
ian svenonius: engages the crowd and makes it a really fun show
david yow: insane iggy like behavoir
jello biafra: again, very entertaining live
jonny rotten: even though he's a douche
james brown: the man can get down, stopped a riot for fucks sake! now thats what i call charisma
james chance: engaged audience (got into fights with them)
jonathan richman: good stories, fun shows
damo susuki: opposite of diamanda, he always blended perfectly with the band. imagine the pressure of having to come up with stuff to sing along to Can songs. seems like a good crazy dude to me

DeadDiscoDildo · 12.20.2010, 02:48 AM

Where is Lux Interior?

Genteel Death · 12.20.2010, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by DeadDiscoDildo

Where is Lux Interior?

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12.16.2010, 05:32 PM	#1
demonrail666 invito al cielo Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 18,510	Don't know if we've had a thread on this. Who do you think are or have been good frontmen or women in bands? Not in terms of their musical capabilities but their charisma, etc.
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12.16.2010, 05:53 PM	#2
Genteel Death invito al cielo Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 8,744	Mark E Smith because I like how he combines work ethic, public persona and being an artist. Diamanda Galas because she would push any member of a band she fronted in the shade, male or female.
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Dr. Eugene Felikson invito al cielo Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 7,571	G.G. Allin - had the crudest stage presence of all-time. Jonathan Davis - moved/headbanged to his music unlike anyone else I've ever seen. Plus the kilts, ADIDAS tracksuits, bagpipes, and scat are all quite memorable. Donita Sparks - threw her tampon. Kurdt Kobain - was a nice fellow. Genesis P. Orridge - was also a nice fellow for a second or two. Iggy Pop - still often imitated to this day. Nick Cave - still often imitated to this day. Freddie Mercury - Damn, could this guy belt out a verse or two. Alice Cooper - To my knowledge, this guy invented shock rock. His theatrics are also often imitated. He's from Detroit (always a plus in my book), plus there's also the infamous "chicken incident". Ozzy Osbourne - he may be a junkie statue these days, but he really used to rock the stage. He's a legend with good reason. Don't forget the "bat incident" either.
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Dr. Eugene Felikson invito al cielo Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 7,571	Marilyn Manson He doesn't always bring the strongest performance, but the theatrics of his shows are notorious, and have always been politically controversial or symbolically intriguing to some extent. Plus, it's fun watching him get pissed at his band members from time to time. I've heard his live shows have been a bit of a joke lately - but the dude's getting old, and I think his wild past is finally starting to catch up to him (see Ozzy).
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DemonBox the end of the ugly Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 840	Jeffrey Lee Pierce of course.
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12.20.2010, 02:19 AM	#12
TheMadcapLaughs 100% Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: SF, CA Posts: 819	david lee roth! but seriously, morrissey: his dancing is worth the price of admission alone ian svenonius: engages the crowd and makes it a really fun show david yow: insane iggy like behavoir jello biafra: again, very entertaining live jonny rotten: even though he's a douche james brown: the man can get down, stopped a riot for fucks sake! now thats what i call charisma james chance: engaged audience (got into fights with them) jonathan richman: good stories, fun shows damo susuki: opposite of diamanda, he always blended perfectly with the band. imagine the pressure of having to come up with stuff to sing along to Can songs. seems like a good crazy dude to me
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12.20.2010, 02:48 AM	#13
DeadDiscoDildo invito al cielo Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,805	Where is Lux Interior?
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