Name a better front man than Liam Gallagher

Gilly · 19-11-2006, 20:14

Easy, isn't it?

Now do it for our generation.

We can't come up with a single person.

Dymetrie · 19-11-2006, 20:16

Justin Hawkins

Gilly · 19-11-2006, 20:17

lol, I was trying to be serious. He doesn't come close

Dymetrie · 19-11-2006, 20:24

Well it would depend on what generation you mean... Our generation or the current generation...

For us then I would cite Damon Albarn, Jonathan Davies, James Hetfield, Dave Grohl, Justin hawkins (even though you may disagree), Kurt Cobain, Corey Taylor, Marilyn Manson, Serj Tankian...

In my opinion then Gallagher isn't that impressive, I've seen so many bands who put on a fantastic show rather than just being whiney nobs.

Remember that we're not the current generation Mat, we're not the current generation, despite us being more prominent and generally having a better idea of what music is, we're past it

Gilly · 19-11-2006, 20:30

I meant ours, not current. Damon Albarn is a whiny nob, and certainly isn't as good a frontman IMO. Jonathan Davies I've never heard of (except the rugby player), James Hetfield?? Seriously? Dave Grohl you could argue I suppose. Justin Hawkins is laughable IMO

Cobain you could argue, Corey Taylor I've never heard of, Marylin Manson? behave

Serj Tankian I've never heard of.

Remember I'm saying frontman, not just lead singer. IMO Gallagher is the best thing we've had by a long, long way. Like him or loathe him.

They're fantastic live too.

[edit]Ian Brown I would say is up there, but not better.

Dymetrie · 19-11-2006, 20:42

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I meant ours, not current. Damon Albarn is a whiny nob and certainly isn't as good a frontman IMO.

As the frontman of Blur, yes as the frontman of Gorrliaz he's better...

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Jonathan Davies I've never heard of

Frontman of Korn, maybe not your style but he's very talented[/quote]

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James Hetfield?? Seriously?

yup, I've seen Metallica live and he has so much energy on stage and puts on a damn good show

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Dave Grohl you could argue I suppose.

Can and will

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Justin Hawkins is laughable IMO

In yours but not mine, I like the guy although will admit to being jaded about him splitting the band up this early...

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Cobain you could argue

Yup

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Corey Taylor I've never heard of

Slipknot and also Stone Sour, fantastic performer and excellent artist

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Marylin Manson? behave

One of the best showmen I've ever seen. As a performer and a frontman then I've never seen anything to parallel him other than The Prodigy

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Serj Tankian I've never heard of.

Frontman of System of a Down, excellent showman, hadn't heard of them before Reading 2001, saw them perform and was hooked...

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Remember I'm saying frontman, not just lead singer. IMO Gallagher is the best thing we've had by a long, long way. Like him or loathe him.

They're fantastic live too.

I think our ideas of a frontman differ slightly, which is only to be expected. Although I think we'd both agree that it's not just the person that sings but also the person who makes the statement about the band and is who will speak out to get people to know about the band. I'm not arguing that Gallagher isn't a good frontman, I just don't agree that he is the 'greatest' frontman. I personally find him to be a pillock and feel Noel is far superior in most respects, yet I understand that personal opinion is not just what you're talking about...

Dee · 19-11-2006, 20:47

Didnt we do this at the BBQ? We couldnt think of anyone there either, although the amount of ale didnt help proceedings

Daz · 19-11-2006, 20:49

Well, I cant really contribute to this having never seen the man live. I can nominate Grohl, he absolutely commands a crowd, great to see. In terms of actually working a crowd the best I've seen is Mike Skinner, though he doesnt really count if we're considering just bands.

Kell_ee001 · 19-11-2006, 21:07

Well I've heard of all of dymetrie's nominations and agree with a fair few of them, especially Davies, Hetfield and Grohl

Burble · 19-11-2006, 21:14

Fish. I don't expect any of you lot to agree, but I've never seen another front man hold the crowd in the palm of his hand like he does.

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Dymetrie A large glass of Merlot Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Letchworth with a Lightsaber Posts: 5,819	Well it would depend on what generation you mean... Our generation or the current generation... For us then I would cite Damon Albarn, Jonathan Davies, James Hetfield, Dave Grohl, Justin hawkins (even though you may disagree), Kurt Cobain, Corey Taylor, Marilyn Manson, Serj Tankian... In my opinion then Gallagher isn't that impressive, I've seen so many bands who put on a fantastic show rather than just being whiney nobs. Remember that we're not the current generation Mat, we're not the current generation, despite us being more prominent and generally having a better idea of what music is, we're past it __________________ Khef, Ka and Ka-Tet....

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Dee Combat Spanker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,292	Didnt we do this at the BBQ? We couldnt think of anyone there either, although the amount of ale didnt help proceedings

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Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	Fish. I don't expect any of you lot to agree, but I've never seen another front man hold the crowd in the palm of his hand like he does.