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Here comes the false news
More like 2 hours and 5 minutes.
So true, but he has calmed down a bit, hasn't he?
Love Peter Wolf
Ditto.
Most energizing frontman I've ever seen.
Damn good point!
"No Anchovies, Please"
For me the term Frontman means one who is best known for fronting a band..
Wouldn't classify James Brown or Tina Turner as that, Bruce Springsteen, for me, also wouldn't make the list despite the E- street band.They would make the list of top performers,which would also include Paul McCartney, Elvis, Bowie etc.
My Top 5-
1- Mick Jagger
2- Peter Wolf
3- Freddie Mercury
4- Robert Plant
5- Steven Tyler
Good points
"No Anchovies, Please"
I saw them a few times back in the day also, and maybe we could describe them as anti-charisma.
But there was a certain energy and devotion to their music that was inspiring and 'attractive'. Each time I saw them I felt drained and spent like I had just survived a hurricane.
And as I mentioned previously, never would really consider Joe Strummer a 'frontman' as the rest of the band were just as up front and important to the overall show and sound.
It was like being confronted and attacked by an entire gang vs. dealing with an individual gang member.
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Rip this joint, gonna save your soul, round and round and round we go......
Well if you like a guy prancing around like a 17 year old little bitch more power to ya....I prefer a hard driving rocker with something of importance to say...
Well if you like a guy prancing around like a 17 year old little bitch more power to ya....I prefer a hard driving rocker with something of importance to say...
Well if you like a guy prancing around like a 17 year old little bitch more power to ya....I prefer a hard driving rocker with something of importance to say.
If you like a guy prancing around like a 17 year old little bitch more power to ya....I prefer a hard driving rocker with something of importance to say...
If you like a guy prancing around like a 17 year old little bitch more power to ya...I prefer a hard driving rocker with something of importance to say...
Well if you like a guy prancing around like a 17 year old little bitch more power to ya....I prefer a hard driving rocker with something of importance to say...
Well if you like a guy prancing around like a 17 year old little bitch more power to ya....I prefer a hard driving rocker with something of importance to say...
and having seen Queen about a half dozen times.....I have to agree.
Talk about your favorite band.
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Re: King Of The Frontman ???
Posted by:
laertisflash
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Date: January 18, 2018 13:02
My Top- 5...
1. Mick Jagger
2. James Brown
3. Freddie Mercury
4. Tina Turner
5- Bruce Springsteen
1. Mick Jagger
2. James Brown
3. Freddie Mercury
4. Tina Turner
5- Bruce Springsteen
Re: King Of The Frontman ???
Posted by:
1962
()
Date: January 18, 2018 13:17
1. Mick Jagger (best ever)
2. Chuck Berry
3. Bo Diddley
(I know those two are guitarists, but still)
Edited 3 time(s). Last edit at 2018-01-18 13:44 by 1962.
2. Chuck Berry
3. Bo Diddley
(I know those two are guitarists, but still)
Edited 3 time(s). Last edit at 2018-01-18 13:44 by 1962.
Re: King Of The Frontman ???
Posted by:
Beast
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Date: January 18, 2018 14:01
What paulywaul said.
Mick Jagger continues to astound every time.
No contest then, now or EVER!
Mick Jagger continues to astound every time.
No contest then, now or EVER!
Re: King Of The Frontman ???
Posted by:
Maindefender
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Date: January 18, 2018 15:40
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keefriffhard4lifeQuote
Mathijs
Keith to Scotty Moore: 'well, my lead singer is still alive'
Moore: 'what's his name?'
Keith: 'Can't remember!'
There's really nothing that's compares to Jagger. Iggy Pop is good as well but he can't carry a 3 hour show. Axl Rose was fantastic in the '80s.
Mathijs
mick jagger is usually on stage now max 80 minutes of the concert
Here comes the false news
Re: King Of The Frontman ???
Posted by:
DandelionPowderman
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Date: January 18, 2018 15:50
Quote
keefriffhard4lifeQuote
Mathijs
Keith to Scotty Moore: 'well, my lead singer is still alive'
Moore: 'what's his name?'
Keith: 'Can't remember!'
There's really nothing that's compares to Jagger. Iggy Pop is good as well but he can't carry a 3 hour show. Axl Rose was fantastic in the '80s.
Mathijs
when have the stones ever done a 3 hour show? mick jagger is usually on stage now max 80 minutes of the concert
More like 2 hours and 5 minutes.
Re: King Of The Frontman ???
Posted by:
Kurt
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Date: January 18, 2018 15:52
One simply cannot leave this guy out of the conversation:
Re: King Of The Frontman ???
Posted by:
DandelionPowderman
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Date: January 18, 2018 15:53
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Kurt
One simply cannot leave this guy out of the conversation:
So true, but he has calmed down a bit, hasn't he?
Love Peter Wolf
Re: King Of The Frontman ???
Posted by:
MisterDDDD
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Date: January 18, 2018 16:16
Quote
DandelionPowdermanQuote
Kurt
One simply cannot leave this guy out of the conversation:
So true, but he has calmed down a bit, hasn't he?
Love Peter Wolf
Ditto.
Most energizing frontman I've ever seen.
Re: King Of The Frontman ???
Posted by:
Elmo Lewis
()
Date: January 18, 2018 17:12
Quote
Kurt
One simply cannot leave this guy out of the conversation:
Damn good point!
"No Anchovies, Please"
Re: King Of The Frontman ???
Posted by:
MisterDDDD
()
Date: January 18, 2018 17:45
Quote
laertisflash
My Top- 5...
1. Mick Jagger
2. James Brown
3. Freddie Mercury
4. Tina Turner
5- Bruce Springsteen
For me the term Frontman means one who is best known for fronting a band..
Wouldn't classify James Brown or Tina Turner as that, Bruce Springsteen, for me, also wouldn't make the list despite the E- street band.They would make the list of top performers,which would also include Paul McCartney, Elvis, Bowie etc.
My Top 5-
1- Mick Jagger
2- Peter Wolf
3- Freddie Mercury
4- Robert Plant
5- Steven Tyler
Re: King Of The Frontman ???
Posted by:
Elmo Lewis
()
Date: January 18, 2018 18:10
Quote
MisterDDDDQuote
laertisflash
My Top- 5...
1. Mick Jagger
2. James Brown
3. Freddie Mercury
4. Tina Turner
5- Bruce Springsteen
For me the term Frontman means one who is best known for fronting a band..
Wouldn't classify James Brown or Tina Turner as that, Bruce Springsteen, for me, also wouldn't make the list despite the E- street band.They would make the list of top performers,which would also include Paul McCartney, Elvis, Bowie etc.
My Top 5-
1- Mick Jagger
2- Peter Wolf
3- Freddie Mercury
4- Robert Plant
5- Steven Tyler
Good points
"No Anchovies, Please"
Re: King Of The Frontman ???
Posted by:
TheGreek
()
Date: January 18, 2018 18:45
1 Elvis Pressley, 2 Mick Jagger, 3 Robert Plant 
Re: King Of The Frontman ???
Posted by:
jumpontopofmebaby
()
Date: January 18, 2018 18:56
Joe Strummer was cool but no way better then Mick
Freddie Mercury if sill alive would be giving Mick a run for his money.
Freddie was equal to Mick when alive
Freddie Mercury if sill alive would be giving Mick a run for his money.
Freddie was equal to Mick when alive
Re: King Of The Frontman ???
Posted by:
mr_dja
()
Date: January 18, 2018 19:24
Although I would probably give Mick the overall title, I'd say that Freddie Mercury, Prince, James Brown and Tina Turner would all be worthy contenders and it wouldn't take much convincing for me to change my vote to any of them. Peter Wolf would make a longer version of the list.
Having spent an evening watching Harry Belefonte control a 2,000 seat audience like a puppeteer (the band was in the orchestra pit), makes me wonder if HE might actually be worthy of the title. I'd need more than one night's data to be sure but, what he did that night has stayed in my mind for close to 30 years now. I can't say that about any other performer.
Peace,
Mr DJA
Having spent an evening watching Harry Belefonte control a 2,000 seat audience like a puppeteer (the band was in the orchestra pit), makes me wonder if HE might actually be worthy of the title. I'd need more than one night's data to be sure but, what he did that night has stayed in my mind for close to 30 years now. I can't say that about any other performer.
Peace,
Mr DJA
Re: King Of The Frontman ???
Posted by:
Hairball
()
Date: January 18, 2018 19:53
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Title5Take1
I saw the Clash live twice and they were totally charisma free. The closest to Jagger I've seen live is actually a woman, Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs (that I saw at the Fonda Theatre, of Stones DVD fame).
I saw them a few times back in the day also, and maybe we could describe them as anti-charisma.
But there was a certain energy and devotion to their music that was inspiring and 'attractive'. Each time I saw them I felt drained and spent like I had just survived a hurricane.
And as I mentioned previously, never would really consider Joe Strummer a 'frontman' as the rest of the band were just as up front and important to the overall show and sound.
It was like being confronted and attacked by an entire gang vs. dealing with an individual gang member.
_____________________________________________________________
Rip this joint, gonna save your soul, round and round and round we go......
Re: King Of The Frontman ???
Posted by:
PaintMonkeyManBlack
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Date: January 18, 2018 20:02
Jagger is in another league. Or planet.
The iguana man and freddy follow by distance.
The iguana man and freddy follow by distance.
Re: King Of The Frontman ???
Posted by:
MKjan
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Date: January 18, 2018 21:45
Mick by a landslide, he is alone at the top.
Re: King Of The Frontman ???
Posted by:
NICOS
()
Date: January 18, 2018 21:58
Think David Bowie should at least be in the TOP 5
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Re: King Of The Frontman ???
Posted by:
Midnight Toker
()
Date: January 18, 2018 22:24
Mick Jagger
Freddie Mercury
Roger Daltrey
Robert Plant
Rod Stewart
David Bowie
Steven Tyler
Bryan Ferry
Johnny Rotten
Ozzy Osbourne
Freddie Mercury
Roger Daltrey
Robert Plant
Rod Stewart
David Bowie
Steven Tyler
Bryan Ferry
Johnny Rotten
Ozzy Osbourne
Re: King Of The Frontman ???
Posted by:
rover
()
Date: January 18, 2018 22:27
Mick is the best but honorable mentions to:
Billie Joe Armstrong (Green Day)
Peter Garret (Midnight Oil)
Doc Neeson (Angels)
Billie Joe Armstrong (Green Day)
Peter Garret (Midnight Oil)
Doc Neeson (Angels)
Re: King Of The Frontman ???
Posted by:
2120Wolf
()
Date: January 18, 2018 22:40
Quote
rollmops
Now that James Brown and Prince are gone Mick Jagger is the king. After all those years, after thousands of shows, he has never fell down once physically and figuratively. Mick is the ONE.
Rockandroll,
Mops
Well if you like a guy prancing around like a 17 year old little bitch more power to ya....I prefer a hard driving rocker with something of importance to say...
Re: Mick Jagger is the greatest rock and roll Frontman
Posted by:
2120Wolf
()
Date: January 18, 2018 22:40
Quote
Leonioid
Joe Strummer was good and all... but the poor guy only made it 50 years.
Elvis was good too, but he only made it 40 years.
My cousin Bobby was one the greatest front men of all time... but only did 5 shows... and a guys gotta last a long time and keep doing it to prove themself the Greatest, otherwise it is just right time/right place/right sound and got lucky... like the beatles.
Well if you like a guy prancing around like a 17 year old little bitch more power to ya....I prefer a hard driving rocker with something of importance to say...
Re: King Of The Frontman ???
Posted by:
2120Wolf
()
Date: January 18, 2018 22:41
Quote
rollmops
Now that James Brown and Prince are gone Mick Jagger is the king. After all those years, after thousands of shows, he has never fell down once physically and figuratively. Mick is the ONE.
Rockandroll,
Mops
Well if you like a guy prancing around like a 17 year old little bitch more power to ya....I prefer a hard driving rocker with something of importance to say.
Re: King Of The Frontman ???
Posted by:
2120Wolf
()
Date: January 18, 2018 22:42
Quote
MisterDDDD
Strummer wouldn't make top ten.
1- Jagger
2- Mick Jagger
3- Mick
4- MJ
5_ ...
If you like a guy prancing around like a 17 year old little bitch more power to ya....I prefer a hard driving rocker with something of importance to say...
Re: King Of The Frontman ???
Posted by:
2120Wolf
()
Date: January 18, 2018 22:43
Quote
Hairball
As much as I love the Clash, I've never really considered Joe Strummer a 'frontman' in the traditional sense.
Mick Jones and Paul Simonon were just as important to their appearance on stage, and Mick Jones even sang lead on a number of their greatest tunes as well as writing them.
Long story short - Mick Jagger is the greatest - no question about it.
If you like a guy prancing around like a 17 year old little bitch more power to ya...I prefer a hard driving rocker with something of importance to say...
Re: King Of The Frontman ???
Posted by:
2120Wolf
()
Date: January 18, 2018 22:44
Quote
LeonioidQuote
keefriff99Quote
rollmops
Now that James Brown and Prince are gone Mick Jagger is the king. After all those years, after thousands of shows, he has never fell down once physically and figuratively. Mick is the ONE.
Rockandroll,
Mops
I've meant to ask this before but it seemed an odd question...
Has ANYONE ever seen Mick even so much as stumble or trip himself up in over 50 years of performing? I can't recall ever seeing it in any live footage.
Not that I have seen.
Mick Jagger is somewhat astounding. He appears to be more dedicated to appearing effortless at being so great at what he does than anyone I have ever seen or heard of. It is no accident he is still this good at 50-60-70 what ever age he is... he works his ass off.
Mick is "the natural"... He is a natural born great who also trains harder and works harder than anyone, and it makes him untouchable.
Dang it...
Making me gush a like some teeny booper, blathering on and on...
I am too damned old and curmudgeonly to be doing this... yet... here I am
We are so lucky to have him and the band.
STONES!!!
PS
I think the clinching factor is how funny Jagger is. He has it all, he does it all... and HE IS FUNNY! I have seen him live so many times and on streams etc etc and etc, and at every live show he says something funny... not obvious slapstick funny... but Jagger dry wry sense of humor funny. It is priceless.
plus add in.... that he never gets preachy. Live Stones shows are about fun! I have never been to (or seen) a Stones show where Mick didn't ask "IS EVERYONE HAVING A GOOD TIME!!!???"
Well if you like a guy prancing around like a 17 year old little bitch more power to ya....I prefer a hard driving rocker with something of importance to say...
Re: King Of The Frontman ???
Posted by:
2120Wolf
()
Date: January 18, 2018 22:45
Quote
dead.flowers
As a frontman?
From whatever angle you want to view it, it can be only Mick Jagger!
His position in the history of rock music is unique. There's no one who could reach him.
No doubt: It's him!
And, not to forget, he's an outstanding singer-songwriter as well.
Well if you like a guy prancing around like a 17 year old little bitch more power to ya....I prefer a hard driving rocker with something of importance to say...
Re: King Of The Frontman ???
Posted by:
djgab
()
Date: January 18, 2018 23:07
what about Mister Buddy Guy ?
Re: King Of The Frontman ???
Posted by:
jumpontopofmebaby
()
Date: January 18, 2018 23:14
If you ever got to see Queen live then Freddie would have to be in your top 2
Re: King Of The Frontman ???
Posted by:
BluzDude
()
Date: January 18, 2018 23:20
Quote
jumpontopofmebaby
If you ever got to see Queen live then Freddie would have to be in your top 2
and having seen Queen about a half dozen times.....I have to agree.
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