Best Frontman

THIS is a tough one. Some points to take note of:

1. Criteria is basically who you enjoy(ed) the most. That's all.

2. I know there's a lot of names I left off but it only allows for 15 and I figured these were the most popular.

3. Notice I didn't include anyone who exclusively played an instrument. I believe a number of them do a more-than-adequate job as frontman (Lemmy, Mustaine, Wylde) but I wanted to focus on those not married to an instrument and are squarely dedicated to engaging a crowd (whilst singing of course).

I chose Ellsworth. More on that later.

I'll flip a coin from the list between Roth and Plant

Notable mentions not listed are Steven Tyler, Mick Jagger, Paul Stanley, and Jim Dandy Mangrum

Damn. Tyler. How could I forget Tyler. Or Jagger. Gonna see if I can edit it...

James B. wrote:

I'll flip a coin from the list between Roth and Plant

Notable mentions not listed are Steven Tyler, Mick Jagger, Paul Stanley, and Jim Dandy Mangrum

Hey James, did you vote? It's not showing up...

corplhicks wrote:

James B. wrote:

I'll flip a coin from the list between Roth and Plant

Notable mentions not listed are Steven Tyler, Mick Jagger, Paul Stanley, and Jim Dandy Mangrum

Hey James, did you vote? It's not showing up...

still lookin for a coin to flip

James B. wrote:

corplhicks wrote:

James B. wrote:

I'll flip a coin from the list between Roth and Plant

Notable mentions not listed are Steven Tyler, Mick Jagger, Paul Stanley, and Jim Dandy Mangrum

Hey James, did you vote? It's not showing up...

still lookin for a coin to flip

lol. I'll be your coin then. Aaaaaaaand...tails.

Well Roth was the man onstage and Plant was the man in the studio. The coin toss ended up with my choice being Plant. Phil Mogg is another great front man as well.

Dee. He could make you feel like you were part of the show.

No Brown MnM's. No Brainer.

I went with Dee Snider myself! He does make you feel like you are part of the show!!

Lurideath wrote:

I went with Dee Snider myself! He does make you feel like you are part of the show!!

I concur with you and DH, I remember during their cover of the Stones, "it's only rock n roll" he'd say. "Why are you even here then, if you won't sing along ? It's not it's only Twisted f'n Sister and I like it" really kewl, it was in 82 when they opened for Blackfoot. Great show

I thought about Mogg, too.

I should mention that, as a younger member of the board, I've only seen these guys on a TV screen and not in the flesh...sadly. Of course, I've seen Roth at a first reunion show, but when these guys were in their prime it was a different matter.

Holy shit I just realized I forgot Alice Cooper. Not cool.

EDIT: OK so a ton of names are flooding my mind like Sebastian Bach, Jim Morrison, Bon Scott, Paul Rodgers etc, so my apologies that they couldn't be included here. Also, I can't seem to edit the poll. Admin? Anyway, just use the 'other' choice and state your pick in your post.

I didn't even have to read the entire list; I stopped at Freddie Mercury. That guy could sing the phone book and I'd still listen to it.

Surprisingly, I've only seen Bruce Dickinson from that list. For my money,though, Paul Stanley was the best Ive seen.

You know who's not on that list that I also think is one of the best all-time frontmen?

Mick Jagger.  Even now at his advanced age, the guy still runs, jumps and climbs better than many other frontmen half his age.

Halford.

tohostudios wrote:

You know who's not on that list that I also think is one of the best all-time frontmen?

Mick Jagger.  Even now at his advanced age, the guy still runs, jumps and climbs better than many other frontmen half his age.

Yeah, James brought him up. I feel bad for excluding him.

Paul Bearer from Sheer Terror

mc666 wrote:

Paul Bearer from Sheer Terror

Puttin' on the foil, Coach. Yeah - Before every game!

BTW - Paul Bearer was the inspiration for StanleY from LSD. Just made that up, but I it would not be a surprise if I was correct!

No one will agree with me, but I'm saying John schlitt. I've seen him live several times and he's incredible. I could've easily gone with several of the names on the list, though.

Bruce Dickinson.

Even now in his old age he still puts on a high energy performance!

Why is Udo even there? what makes him qualified?

The underrated Jani Lane is way better than him



Bruce and Freddie.

Bruce and Freddie.

Bruce and Freddie.

Bruce Bruce