Greatest Frontman

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11-01-2005, 09:31 PM
Traitorfish

Greatest Frontman

This is a re-make of a topic I made a while ago. There were a few complaints about my options, so I changed them.
You may not that Bob Marley is not a rock frontman, but as the coolest amn who ever lived, I felt he deserved a place on the list.
11-01-2005, 09:32 PM
Shoeberto

Thom Yorke is pretty cool.
11-01-2005, 09:36 PM
I Don't Need A Name

FREDDIE he is the best!
11-01-2005, 09:45 PM
GooeyToast

Patton is my man, but there are still other worthy canidates on that list
11-02-2005, 05:14 AM
Slade

Freddy. Definatly. Second would be ACDC's frontman....
11-02-2005, 11:31 AM
Venom

I vote the Ozz...........unless someone puts blackie lawless on there.
11-02-2005, 03:22 PM
Tama2

mmmmmmmmm Queen
11-02-2005, 05:37 PM
RPJesus

David Bowie
woo
11-02-2005, 07:29 PM
Captain Maxx Power

For lack of Eddie Vedder, I'll vote Lemmy, because Lemmy = God.

P.S. Why on god's green earth villo?
11-02-2005, 07:43 PM
tomamar04

Nice to see Freddie winning
11-02-2005, 08:12 PM
Traitorfish

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maxx Power

P.S. Why on god's green earth villo?

Ville is on the list so the little emo-goths have something to vote for. Besides, he's a decent, if irritating, frontman.
11-02-2005, 08:13 PM
Pure Strife

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maxx Power

P.S. Why on god's green earth villo?

I was thinking that.

Oh, and Billy Corgan.
11-02-2005, 09:14 PM
Brian The Pink Shark

Quote:

Originally Posted by RPJesus

David Bowie
woo

:choc:
11-02-2005, 09:21 PM
Jebus

Freddie Mercury. No question.
11-02-2005, 09:40 PM
Crushed Hope

In terms skill with his part of the band (i.e instrument vocalist): Daniel Gildenlow.

He is simply the best vocalist ever, and he is a damned good guitarist as well. <3 him.

In terms of showmanship.

Daniel Gildenlow. (Watch the BE dvd to see why)
11-02-2005, 09:43 PM
RPJesus

Who is Daniel Gildenlow? Does he enjoy coffee?
11-02-2005, 09:48 PM
Crushed Hope

He is the lead singer and one of two guitarists for Pain of Salvation, as well as a vocalist for The Flower Kings, though his showmanship and musicianship really shine mainly in Pain of Salvation.
11-02-2005, 09:51 PM
RPJesus

Sorry, never heard of him, then. Is this just for the famous frontman? Because, in that case, would this Daniel fellow count? I don't know.
11-02-2005, 09:59 PM
Crushed Hope

I doubt it is for only famous frontmen, just the best ones. Oh and so you can listen to the guy in action you should listen to these songs by Pain of Salvation.

Vocal skill: (Everything but ... I will give highlights)
Reconcilation (off of The Perfect Element)
The Perfect Element ( off of The Perfect Element)
A Trace of Blood (off of Remedy Lane)
Waking Every God (" )
Dea Pecuniae (off of BE)
Iter Impius (off of BE)

Instrumental skill:
Everything really but the major highlights of his instrumental skill are:

Winning A War (off of Entropia)
People Passing By ( ")
Inside Out (off of One Hour By The Concrete Lake)
Idioglossia (Off of The Perfect Element)
King of Loss (" )
Song for the Innocent (" )
Falling (" )
This Heart of Mine ( off of Remedy Lane)
Dryad of the Woods (" )
Second Love (" )
Dea Pecuniae (off of BE)
Iter Impius ( off of BE)

Showmanship:

GET THE BE DVD NOW!
11-02-2005, 10:05 PM
RPJesus

Erm... I'll try and find some of that stuff, then :)
11-02-2005, 10:21 PM
Pure Strife

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crushed Hope

I doubt it is for only famous frontmen, just the best ones. Oh and so you can listen to the guy in action you should listen to these songs by Pain of Salvation.

Just sounds like generic rock to me.
11-02-2005, 11:12 PM
Crushed Hope

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pure Strife

Just sounds like generic rock to me.

>_> Which songs did you listen to because they are anything but generic rock.
11-02-2005, 11:24 PM
GooeyToast

Hmmm from the clips I've heard off "Be", they sound interesting enough for a listen.
11-03-2005, 08:38 PM
Traitorfish

Daniel Gildenlow may be a good frontman, but he certainly isn't the greatest. This poll isn't about 'The singer from your favourite band', it's for the best frontman of all time.
[I know Valo and Cobain don't really belong there, but Cobain is popular and Valo... well, I just wanted to fill space.]
11-03-2005, 09:12 PM
Crushed Hope

Quote:

Originally Posted by Traitorfish

Daniel Gildenlow may be a good frontman, but he certainly isn't the greatest. This poll isn't about 'The singer from your favourite band', it's for the best frontman of all time.
[I know Valo and Cobain don't really belong there, but Cobain is popular and Valo... well, I just wanted to fill space.]

Oh I know it may seem like I am basing it off of that (favorite singer from favorite band)... but I am not, and I honestly think that the two things I mentioned before: skill and showmanship are required for a person to be a good frontman.

Take Maynard of Tool for example: Good voice, but no stage presence. Bad frontman.

Trevor Strnad of The Black Dahlia Murder, great ****ing showman, but horrible at his job in the band. Bad frontman.

Daniel has the vocal skill of a God, and after watching the BE dvd I can say I have never seen anyone do a better job as an entertainer ... good frontman.
11-03-2005, 10:48 PM
Jack

Wow what a surprise, a bunch of popular artists which are well-known. They MUST BE GREAT IF PEOPLE KNOW THEIR NAMES!

*sigh*

Kristen Hersh (Of the Throwing Muses:

Quote:

[This record] once again gives credence to the legend that genius and madness go hand in hand. For Boston's Kristin Hersh the legend is simple reality, as her songs and lyrics are driven by a bipolar disorder that sees her veer between extremes of manic ecstasy and mind-numbing despair controlled by constant medication.

Billy Corgan (Of The Smashing Pumpkins and Zwan)
-Unlike Cobain, Corgan actually took his band on a journey, rather then the journey to shoot up. He played witht ehs ound of the band, he had it *whisper* IMAGINATION. Cobain was a rudimentadly guitarist who was poor at solos. Not: Nirvana's sound didn't even alter. Plus, without Nirvana, we wouldn't have pointed out to record companies that agnst sells. Bring on Avril Lavigne...
-he man has presence, his 6ft frame and his imposing look certainly gives you that. You're not going to lose this guy in the background...
-Wow a voice that expresses a emotion OTHER than anger or agnst (Vile Vallo...)

Consider these two for a while, try them out. Trust me, it's worth it.
11-03-2005, 11:26 PM
Cloud No.9

trent reznor
11-04-2005, 01:01 AM
eestlinc

Trent Reznor isn't a frontman. That's like saying Beck is a frontman.

I still say Pete Townshend was the best ever. Eddie vedder should be on the list too.
11-04-2005, 04:05 AM
fire_of_avalon

You have Brian Johnson but you don't have Bonn Scott? DEATH TO THE TRAITOR....fish.

Eddie Vedder is a babe.
11-04-2005, 09:23 AM
Skogs

Interesting that you included Pete Townsend as frontman of The Who, given that Roger Daltrey was the singer... Not saying that you're wrong, but it's an interestingly contraversial view. Same goes for Jimmy Page...

But anyway, Sir Mick wins (provided that Keith Richards is there to stop him going Disco...).

(And seeing Freddy Mercury with seven votes makes me want to cry...).
11-04-2005, 10:51 AM
Project G

You should've had Matt Heafy from Trivium instead of Cobain
11-04-2005, 08:05 PM
themagicroundabout

Dude, i cant believe im the only one to have voted for Bob Marley so far :Oo:
11-04-2005, 09:25 PM
Pure Strife

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack

Billy Corgan (Of The Smashing Pumpkins and Zwan)
-Unlike Cobain, Corgan actually took his band on a journey, rather then the journey to shoot up. He played witht ehs ound of the band, he had it *whisper* IMAGINATION. Cobain was a rudimentadly guitarist who was poor at solos. Not: Nirvana's sound didn't even alter. Plus, without Nirvana, we wouldn't have pointed out to record companies that agnst sells. Bring on Avril Lavigne...
-he man has presence, his 6ft frame and his imposing look certainly gives you that. You're not going to lose this guy in the background...
-Wow a voice that expresses a emotion OTHER than anger or agnst (Vile Vallo...)

Aye
11-04-2005, 09:43 PM
marc

Joe Cardemone=legend
11-04-2005, 10:27 PM
Zeldy

:mad2:
11-04-2005, 10:41 PM
Traitorfish

8 votes for Freddy mercury? What are you people smoking?
Lemmy is God!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skogs

Interesting that you included Pete Townsend as frontman of The Who, given that Roger Daltrey was the singer... Not saying that you're wrong, but it's an interestingly contraversial view. Same goes for Jimmy Page...

Really? It's just that on the last incarnation of this poll, one of the mods added Townshend (he he... Mods like The Who. Get it? Mods? Mods? Mods are mods? He he he he...) Not my fault!
I don't understand whta's wrong with Jimmy Page though. He was the singer... right?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Satans_apostle

You should've had Matt Heafy from Trivium instead of Cobain

OK, I'll put this in simple terms:
Tri\/iu|\/| 4r3 t3h suxx0rz.
Got it?
11-05-2005, 10:50 AM
Project G

Quote:

Originally Posted by Traitorfish

OK, I'll put this in simple terms:
Tri\/iu|\/| 4r3 t3h suxx0rz.
Got it?

Eh? Learn to spell! What are you? Some sort of retard
11-05-2005, 03:44 PM
Traitorfish

Actually, yhe implication was that you were of sub-normal intelligence (not a real insult though, just a joke).
By using those 'simple terms' I implied that you were dumb. SOrry if you find that overly insulting.
11-05-2005, 04:40 PM
Project G

Ahh right, ok fair enough, just in an awkward mood
11-05-2005, 04:51 PM
RPJesus

This might work better if people would stop nagging about the current choices and just suggest another one. No one cares if you think Kurt Cobain was too skinny, make a damn point!
11-05-2005, 05:48 PM
DynasticJam

This one wasnt on the list but I would say BONO! I've seen U2 live, I've met them as a metter of fact! And Bono sure knows how to entertain a crowd!

But if I was to choose from the list then I would say Fredie Mercury!:D :D :D
11-06-2005, 05:06 PM
RPJesus

Yeah, Bono's good, but I don't think he's quite as 'frontman' as the other choices. He's a good frontman/musician/guy, but he's not in the same frontman-y league... or something...
11-06-2005, 05:37 PM
Brian The Pink Shark

Quote:

Originally Posted by Traitorfish

I don't understand whta's wrong with Jimmy Page though. He was the singer... right?

i believe the name your looking for is Robert Plant :p :choc:
11-09-2005, 08:19 PM
Traitorfish

Oh. Well, I don't know what I'm doing. I just typed 'Led Zeppelin Frontman' into google, and took whatever came up. (Thanks to the mod who fixed that).
11-10-2005, 04:12 PM
Skogs

Quote:

Originally Posted by Traitorfish

(he he... Mods like The Who. Get it? Mods? Mods? Mods are mods? He he he he...)

*slap*

Ok, I admit, I did laugh...
11-10-2005, 04:42 PM
DK

Freddie Mercury by a country mile. Honourable mentions to Bruce Dickinson and Bob Marley.
11-23-2005, 05:56 PM
Jimmch939

I suppose it depends on how you define a frontman. Is it based just on their voices and recordings, or does it also include their showmanship on stage?

I personally believe it is both. In which case it is hard to make a judgement since I haven't seen/heard all of them enough to make a proper choice.