Which frontman is your favourite?
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Topic: Which frontman is your favourite?
Posted By: linchpinc
Subject: Which frontman is your favourite?
Date Posted: February 14 2006 at 09:11
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Which of these very accomplished frontmen do you prefer. Do you like
the pure energy of Cedric from The Mars Volta, the emotion of Jon
Anderson,the presence of David Gilmour or the showmanship of the great
Peter Gabriel or any of the above. I'd like to see your thoughts on who
is your favourite?
------------- "What do you mean interesting?" Roger Waters |
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Posted By: Psychedelia
Date Posted: February 14 2006 at 09:24
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tempted by Greg Lake and Jon Anderson but Peter Gabriel wins out for his mixture of vocal talent, songwriting excellency and amazing live shows.
------------- Another emotional suicide, overdosed on sentiment and pride |
Posted By: Catholic Flame
Date Posted: February 14 2006 at 09:32
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Freddie Mercury ------------- “Great things are not accomplished by those who yield to trends and fads and popular opinion.” ~Jack Kerouac |
Posted By: BaldFriede
Date Posted: February 14 2006 at 09:36
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None of the above.
-------------  BaldJean and I; I am the one in blue. |
Posted By: linchpinc
Date Posted: February 14 2006 at 09:36
Oh sorry bout that never even thought of him  ------------- "What do you mean interesting?" Roger Waters |
Catholic Flame wrote:Posted By: krapulax
Date Posted: February 14 2006 at 09:38
| ian anderson |
Posted By: Emiaj
Date Posted: February 14 2006 at 09:44
| Peter Gabriel with Genesis...not on the list but Freddie Mercury would have been my choice |
Posted By: linchpinc
Date Posted: February 14 2006 at 09:45
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David gilmour would have to be mine not the most energy on stage but i feel ha has a great presence and he is a great singer!
------------- "What do you mean interesting?" Roger Waters |
Posted By: Bob Greece
Date Posted: February 14 2006 at 09:46
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Ian Anderson ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/BobGreece/?chartstyle=basicrt10"> 
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Posted By: Moogtron III
Date Posted: February 14 2006 at 10:14
| From this list Peter Gabriel. Fascinating front man. He has it all: the emotion, the stage presence, a very original voice, even interesting choreography... he is one of those people that are really born to be front man. He always puts on a great show. |
Posted By: riverking
Date Posted: February 14 2006 at 11:10
 David Lee Roth
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Posted By: piltdown man
Date Posted: February 14 2006 at 11:28
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From the list I´d go for Peter Gabriel who always has new ideas for performing. I never saw him with Genesis but his soloconcerts has always been entertaining and with new ideas how to surprise the audience. I remember him disappearing from stage and when the spotlights finally found him he was sitting and singing in the lap of two women high up in the arena. Another great performer but not on the list is Fish. Seeing a Fish-show is like being invited home to an old friend who has lots of great stories to tell you. A very friendly atmosphere! |
Posted By: Drew
Date Posted: February 14 2006 at 11:31
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David
no Geddy? ------------- |
Posted By: TheProgtologist
Date Posted: February 14 2006 at 11:34
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Out of those listed...Peter Gabriel. But my personal favorite is Maynard James Keenan.The man is absolutely mesmerizing live. -------------  |
Posted By: Ounamahl
Date Posted: February 14 2006 at 11:37
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PG of course!
------------- This is an electrified fairytale |
Posted By: The Hemulen
Date Posted: February 14 2006 at 11:38
| There are some serious omissions in this poll. Peter Hammill, Ian Anderson, ZAPPA! Lorks. |
Posted By: aapatsos
Date Posted: February 14 2006 at 12:30
| from classic prog Ian Anderson |
Posted By: tanis573
Date Posted: February 14 2006 at 12:36
| I would have voted for Peter Nicholls of IQ, but he wasn't on the list, so I voted for Roger Waters. |
Posted By: shysupernova
Date Posted: February 14 2006 at 12:39
| nothing quite compares to the genius of Peter Gabriel |
Posted By: BaldFriede
Date Posted: February 14 2006 at 13:05
Try Hammill and VdGG. ------------- BaldJean and I; I am the one in blue. |
Posted By: The Hemulen
Date Posted: February 14 2006 at 13:06
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And Jethro Tull. Ian Anderson practically defines the word "frontman"! |
Posted By: The Hemulen
Date Posted: February 14 2006 at 13:11
| Actually, it must be said that when I saw VDGG live t'other month, Hammill seemed a bit awkward onstage. It looked like he didn't really know what to do with himself. |
Posted By: Moogtron III
Date Posted: February 14 2006 at 14:18
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I had the same experience with your beloved Ian Anderson a few years ago when I attended a Tull concert Still it was great to have been to a Tull concert. A dream come true at last. |
. He seemed really nervous, the poor bloke.Posted By: el böthy
Date Posted: February 14 2006 at 19:50
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How exacly are Gilmour and Waters frontman? they barely move on stage... ------------- "You want me to play what, Robert?" 
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Posted By: White Duck
Date Posted: February 19 2006 at 03:45
| Ian Anderson |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: February 19 2006 at 04:04
| Ian Anderson, best voice, multi talented. Funny guy and great in concert. Best song writer |
Posted By: Ultaigh
Date Posted: February 19 2006 at 04:39
Peter Gabriel, but Ian Anderson is great too! 
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Posted By: martinprog77
Date Posted: February 19 2006 at 05:03
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Posted By: Blacksword
Date Posted: February 19 2006 at 07:39
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From the list I vote for Gabriel.. I think the greatest frontman ever - trying to be objective- was Freddie Mercury. I'm not a huge Queen fan, but not only was he a brilliant vocalist, but I have never seen someone command an audience like him. He was a natural performer. ------------- Ultimately bored by endless ecstasy! |
Posted By: W.Chuck
Date Posted: February 19 2006 at 11:18
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Peter Gabriel!
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Posted By: Winter Wine
Date Posted: February 19 2006 at 11:20
I fully agree ------------- My computer's broke |
Posted By: richardh
Date Posted: February 20 2006 at 02:37
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Greg Lake - coolness personified.Others: Matthew Bellamy (Muse) Peter Nicholls
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Posted By: martinprog77
Date Posted: February 20 2006 at 02:47
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Posted By: Velvetclown
Date Posted: February 20 2006 at 02:49
None Of The Above !!!  ------------- Billy Connolly Dream Theater Terry Gilliam Hagen Quartet Jethro Tull Mike Keneally |
Posted By: Phil
Date Posted: February 20 2006 at 05:27
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Posted By: Zenith
Date Posted: February 20 2006 at 06:15
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On the list it must be Peter Gabriel. Off the list definitely Ian Anderson. ------------- We're only in it for the music!!! |
Posted By: Norbert
Date Posted: February 20 2006 at 07:26
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Jon Anderson is the only one from the list who I have seen live. I'm quite a big fan of Yes, but without experiencing the others I don't want to vote. |
Posted By: ____VdGG____
Date Posted: February 20 2006 at 17:17
 What about Peter Hamill?
From your list, though, I'd pick the other Peter of course! ------------- Iron throated monsters are forcing the screams; Mind and machinery box-press our dreams |
Posted By: Bern
Date Posted: February 20 2006 at 17:29
Where's Ian?  He's the ultimate frontman -------------  
RIP in bossa nova heaven. |
Posted By: daz2112
Date Posted: February 21 2006 at 08:44
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Peter Gabriel ------------- In the constellation of cygnus,There lurks a mysterious force...The black hole |
Posted By: Raff
Date Posted: February 25 2006 at 05:08
| Out of this list, and as a frontman rather than simply a singer, I'd say Peter Gabriel. I also agree about Ian Anderson, who's always been one of my favourites. However, Greg Lake has without any doubt the best voice. |
Posted By: Valarius
Date Posted: February 25 2006 at 07:46
| Jon Anderson. |
Posted By: Atkingani
Date Posted: February 25 2006 at 09:43
This list is too short and could be expanded.  I saw all of them live (except Zavala) and I vote for PG, but Ian Anderson, Freddie Mercury, Bruce Dickinson are worthy to be choosen too. Unfortunately I never saw Hammill live. Another possibly choice could be PFM's Franz di Cioccio that I saw the past year - a great frontman too. ------------- Guigo ~~~~~~ |
Posted By: JayDee
Date Posted: February 25 2006 at 09:47
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Peter Gabriel... non prog: Robert Smith ------------- 
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Posted By: Dr Know
Date Posted: February 25 2006 at 09:55
| Fish should be on this list |
Posted By: Gary the Ghoul
Date Posted: February 25 2006 at 11:59
| I'd say David Gilmour |
Posted By: MorgothSunshine
Date Posted: February 25 2006 at 12:08
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Ian Anderson and Franz DiCioccio! ------------- For every truth even the contrary is true... 
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Posted By: Gary the Ghoul
Date Posted: February 25 2006 at 12:17
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Ian anderson is one crazy dude
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Posted By: Harold Demure
Date Posted: February 25 2006 at 12:44
I voted for Peter Gabriel, but where the hell is Peter Hammill???  ------------- You can choose a ready guide In some celestial voice If you choose not to decide You still have made a choice |
Posted By: valravennz
Date Posted: February 26 2006 at 21:09
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If Ian Anderson was in the list he would get my vote. But another Anderson (Jon) gets my vote instead. ------------- 
"Music is the Wine that fills the cup of Silence" - Robert Fripp |
Posted By: DrWizard
Date Posted: March 19 2006 at 16:34
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JIM MORRISON!!!!!!!=GOD.... in prog id say roger waters. he was the creative mind of pink floyd and wrote compelling lyrics. David gilmour is NOT the frontman of PF Syd Barret should be on the list. He was the heart of PF. |
Posted By: Ghandi 2
Date Posted: March 19 2006 at 16:49
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I must agree that Waters was the frontman. I think Gilmour was more influential and important in the music, but he doesn't have the forceful extrovert personality that Waters has. Waters has much more prescence on stage also. He's jumping around and screaming, while Gilmour is looking down and focusing on playing. Which is a good thing for the music, but it's not very good showmanship :) I voted for David though. Syd was a very good frontman too. |
Posted By: video vertigo
Date Posted: March 19 2006 at 17:25
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The only one of those I've seen in concert is Zavala. He was quite the frontman, though probably the best I've seen. ------------- "The rock and roll business is pretty absurd, but the world of serious music is much worse." - Zappa |
Posted By: Prog-man
Date Posted: March 19 2006 at 17:44
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