Top frontmen in rock

[PlanetFrnd]

I forgive you.

But seriously...I'm not saying Slash sucked. He's obviously the most talented musician from the band, but as far as front man? Seriously? Axl was THE front man of the 90's. I'm not sure I even heard Slash speak before 2001.

I only take issue with the use of "gimmicky"

 

[BuckeyeTillIDie]

[quote='BusNative;168223;7]
How old are you, BTID?[/quote]

25. I was naming someone current, I'll leave the 80s glory to those that endured it.

 

[BUCKYLE]

[quote='BusNative;168225;0]I only take issue with the use of "gimmicky"[/quote]

Well that's exactly what I'd call it. Or was he a former Mr. Peanut?

 

[3074326]

Horseshit. Slash had to wear the gimmicky top hat to get noticed. Axl's personality was larger than life. When I think GnR, I think of Axl rocking back and forth with the mic stand in his hands. He was clearly the focus of the band, imo.

You're underestimating Slash, but I agree for the most part.

 

[MililaniBuckeye]

I cannot believe this thread has gone into page 3 without Roger Daltrey (of "The Who", for you young whippersnappers) being mentioned.

 

[CookyPuss]

I cannot believe this thread has gone into page 3 without Roger Daltrey (of "The Who", for you young whippersnappers) being mentioned.

Also notably missing:

Elvis
Lennon/McCartney
Chuck Berry
John Fogerty
Don Henley
Ronnie Van Zant
Ozzie Osbourne
Eric Clapton
Kurt Cobain
Stevie Ray Vaughn
Gene Simmons
Bruce Springsteen

 

[sparcboxbuck]

and

 

[Buckeye Chris]

Maynard James Keenan.... Enough said

Other notables...
Robert Plant
Thom Yorke (If you consider them rock)
Mikael Akerfeldt
Steve Wilson

 

[ScriptOhio]

This.

Also, in his day, Axl Rose had few peers. Anthony Kiedis is pretty damn good too.

 

[AKAK]

Why no love for Steve Winwood?

Oh, right...

 

[Onebuckfan]

Eric Burdon

 

[Jagdaddy]

This thread went ten years w/o this guy? SMDH. Also, I expect @HorseshoeFetish to inundate us with health-improving images now that the man pictured above has received his proper due.

 

[Buckeyeskickbuttocks]

Why no love for Steve Winwood?

Oh, right...

 

[ScriptOhio]

Bowser......

Grease For Peace!!!

 

[Dryden]

Why no love for Steve Winwood?

Oh, right...