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Top ten front man of all time in rock

Posted on 1/7/18 at 5:02 pm
Posted by Gatorbait2008
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Posted on 1/7/18 at 5:02 pm
This will obviously be different for all of us. I'm trying to rank it based on their impact, instrumental talent, showmanship, and vocal talent. Obviously some will disagree. This isn't my favorite all time necessarily, but just the ones I would put in the top ten. See how you guys rank yours. I'm sure we will agree on some and disagree on others.

1. Freddy Mercury - Feel this should be Universal. Vocal range is incredible, impact is outstanding, and his showmanship is really second to none. Clear number 1 to me.

2. Jimi Hendrix - Best guitarist ever. Incredible showman. His vocal talent not quite as high as others, but he absolutely makes up for it in impact and guitar skills. Died too young, he could have ended up number 1.

3. Mick Jagger - He has to be high. He is the face and being of the Rolling Stones, music's longest going rock band. The Stones and the Who changed live shows. His unique sound while not technically amazing like Mercury, is still incredible. It's like Dylan. Unique and identifiable immediately.

4. Paul McCartney - Impact - high. Showmanship isn't quite as flashy, but was never meant to be. His music stands the test of time. Was the leader of the most popular band in history. The Beatles move to psychedelic really changed how the mass viewed music, even if they weren't the pioneers of it. His vocal range is strong. He also plays instruments far better than most seem to realize. He can drum and bass guitar with the best of them. As well as play the Piano quite well.

5. Robert Plant - Considered by many one of the best vocalist in rock history. Yes they stole some songs, but it doesn't change his incredible vocal range, one stage performances, and impact in rock music. Certified legend.

6. Jim Morrison - Another man who died far to young. His deep, insanely soothing voice will always be remembered. His live shows entertained, even if it meant collapsing on stage too drunk to perform.


7. Bruce Springsteen - Not a massive fan of his music overall. His showmanship is second to Mercury though. Three hour shows, music everyone has heard. He mixed so many genre's together. Still 60 and going strong. Man is amazing and a legend.

8. Bono - Vocals. Showmanship. Impact. All checks. Maybe rating him to low to be honest. Saw him live..it's incredible.


9. Kurt Cobain - If I had to pick a grunge vocalist from personal preference it would be Cornell. His impact though, was nothing near Cobain. He had the look, the sound, the guitar talent, and the showmanship. He was the major push for the Seattle grunge scene. Some like to attack Nirvana as being the "pop" grunge band. I call bullshite. In Utero and Nevermind are just about as perfect a grunge album as you can create.

10. Bob Dylan - His music has changed minds on how we treat people. His unique, passionate but not traditional sound is instantly recognizable. May be the best song writer in rock history. Also good instrument talent on guitar and harmonica.


Close to my top ten - Chris Cornell, Eddie Vadder, Axl Rose, Roger Daltrey, Ozzy, Brian Johnson, Roger Waters



your turn
Posted by DavidTheGnome
Monroe
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Posted on 1/7/18 at 5:09 pm to
Can’t stand Freddy Mercury / Queen. They are always at the top of every list on rock but I disagree, same with Rush. I’ll try to think of my list later but I agree with a lot of yours.
Posted by diddlydawg7
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Posted on 1/7/18 at 5:15 pm to
Sting
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If I had to add an honorable mention, it would be Patrick Monahan from Train, one of the few modern bands I like.


The Eagles are my favorite band, but since Don Henley and Glenn Frey split Frontman duties, they can’t be on here.
Posted by diddlydawg7
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Posted on 1/7/18 at 5:16 pm to
I also think Mick Jagger should be either 1 or 2
Posted by diddlydawg7
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Posted on 1/7/18 at 5:18 pm to
quote:

Can’t stand Freddy Mercury / Queen. They are always at the top of every list on rock but I disagree, same with Rush. I’ll try to think of my list later but I agree with a lot of yours.


I agree that Rush gets terribly annoying after a while but they have the best drummer in history and it’s not even close.
Posted by Gatorbait2008
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Posted on 1/7/18 at 5:20 pm to
If I was going my personal favorite I wouldn't put Queen as one of my top ten bands. But his voice is just...amazing.
Posted by Gatorbait2008
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Posted on 1/7/18 at 5:21 pm to
I think Moon and Bonham are right there with him personally. I do agree he is overall the best though.
Posted by Gatorbait2008
Member since Aug 2015
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Posted on 1/7/18 at 5:22 pm to
The singer from train's voice is absolutely amazing. Just couldn't put him on this list because of limited impact and showmanship isn't with the others.
Posted by tigerfan182
Franklin, Tn
Member since Sep 2009
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Posted on 1/7/18 at 6:02 pm to
Probably not too 10 but John Fogerty is somewhere near the top. With or without Credence, he had an impact. Great songwriter, guitarist.
Posted by Evolved Simian
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Posted on 1/7/18 at 6:05 pm to
You're absolutely right on #1. Nobody could hold an audience in the palm of his hand like Freddie Mercury.

quote:

6. Jim Morrison -


I have to disagree with this one. Solid voice. Zero instrumental talent, though, and generally a terrible showman even when sober.
Posted by Gatorbait2008
Member since Aug 2015
22953 posts
Posted on 1/7/18 at 6:17 pm to
Yea Morrison may have just been personal bias there. I just love his voice. Insanely awesome. Use it on every sex tape I've ever made. Except the heavy metal one for some hot goth girl...girl was a freak to all hell. White zombie and a smoke machine is pretty awesome to frick to though.

Um..sidetracked...either way.
Posted by KSGamecock
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Posted on 1/7/18 at 7:30 pm to
1. Chad Kroeger
Posted by Gatorbait2008
Member since Aug 2015
22953 posts
Posted on 1/7/18 at 7:58 pm to
Perm ban this man please
Posted by BoarEd
The Hills
Member since Oct 2015
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Posted on 1/7/18 at 8:24 pm to
1. James Brown and it isn't close.
Posted by Agforlife
Somewhere in the Brazos Valley
Member since Nov 2012
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Posted on 1/7/18 at 8:36 pm to
Even though all the members of The Band shared time as front man my #1 is Levon with Freddie #2 Mick #3 Ozzy #4 Joey Ramone #5 Sid Viscous #6 Dio #7 Bonn Scott #8 Jimi #9 SRV #10
Posted by BoarEd
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Posted on 1/7/18 at 8:38 pm to
Where is Kidd Rock on everybody's list? I got him at like #6
Posted by Gatorbait2008
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22953 posts
Posted on 1/7/18 at 8:41 pm to
I love Kid Rock for sure. He should have made honorable mentions.
Posted by BoarEd
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Posted on 1/7/18 at 8:43 pm to
I was bullshitting with Kidd Rock, but not James Brown. If you consider funk to be a subset of rock, James Brown is the most accomplished musician in modern history.
Posted by Agforlife
Somewhere in the Brazos Valley
Member since Nov 2012
20102 posts
Posted on 1/7/18 at 8:46 pm to
Kid Rock can play every instrument on the stage and is a passable singer so he should be talked about but he's not in the top 10 imo
Posted by Gatorbait2008
Member since Aug 2015
22953 posts
Posted on 1/7/18 at 8:51 pm to
Trent Reznor can play an amazing amount of instruments as well. Saw NIN live. He played 6 different ones on stage. The harp play was quite amazing.
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