One of the greatest yet most realistic clichs of the proverbial rock band would be the colourful and extroverted singer. Often the livewire of the band, the frontman screams and shouts, swinging his microphone as the struts on stage as the other members of the band stand motionless in the shadows behind him.
The band, the stage, the arena, the crowd – they all obey the frontman; this is his kingdom, and he calls the shots as he sees fit.
Frontmen also help establish the stage presence and overall aura of a band; and it would be disastrous for a band to have a talented vocalist who lacks the people skills required to lead the band into a rock show night in and night out. Its their duty to not only carry out a shining vocal performance for the bands songs, but to also be the middleman between the crowd and the band, bridging the gap between mortal men and rock superstars.
Lets take a look at some of the greatest livewire singers rock music has ever seen.
1) Robert Plant
Fabulously fashionable with equally fabulous looks and vocal proficiency, Plant was probably rocks greatest frontman. He made his fame and fortune with British rock legends...