Who is The Most Overrated Frontman in Rock N’ Roll History?

[CaliSuperSport]

No offense rock fans but these debates always make me LOL hard.

For every person saying (x) band/guitarist is the GOAT, there's another rock fan saying they are literally trash. Just lol.

[VeganBrahh]

Michael Keene from The Faceless, fuk that guy

[rollerball]

Michael Keene from The Faceless, fuk that guy

lol he’s the only one in that band though..
here’s a shameless plug of me covering one his solos.

[VeganBrahh]

lol he’s the only one in that band though..

lmfaooooo times are hard

Edit: nice cover brah!

[malakas1]

you dont understand you didnt caught me by the act it could be your friend who changed it 50%/50%

[SwimToTheMoon]

lol he’s the only one in that band though..
here’s a shameless plug of me covering one his solos.

in on faceless solo covers

[rollerball]

in on faceless solo covers

so dope, I’m especially impressed that you played it left-handed this time

[SwimToTheMoon]

so dope, I’m especially impressed that you played it left-handed this time

mirrored *******, used laptop webcam for that video.. I am actually a lefty in everything else but guitar though lol

Lmao Ozzy didn’t write chit, he was strictly the lead singer

I guess so but didn't he at least arrange the songs or something?

[rollerball]

mirrored *******, used laptop webcam for that video.. I am actually a lefty in everything else but guitar though lol

I’m pretty sure left-handed people are evil sub-humans

[SwimToTheMoon]

I’m pretty sure left-handed people are evil sub-humans

hitler was right handed

[I3igAl]

I would say Bono. Despite doing all that charity stuff dude is mostly a comedy act nowadays.

Fred Durst is pretty hated as well.

The dude from Imagine dragons also seems out of place on a stage.

The Green Day guy is a little uncharismatic as well.

This dude was more an intentional parody of what a front man should be:

John lennon

I'd argue McCartney was the frontman anyways. The both sang, but McCartney was considred the pretty one.

[Kiwikind]

Anthony Kiedis. Literally carried by the talents of John Frusciante and Flea, one of the best guitar/bass combinations.

Agreed. He can’t sing in tune to save his life. He would be nowhere without his band mates whereas the others - especially Flea and Chad - would be perfectly fine and successful no matter what.

[TheAdlerian]

Agreed. He can’t sing in tune to save his life. He would be nowhere without his band mates whereas the others - especially Flea and Chad - would be perfectly fine and successful no matter what.

The Chilli Peppers started as a punk band and part of that style is to not be able to sing or even play well.

[nn586]

I'll say Axl Rose and btw Guns n Roses is the most overrated dog chit band ever

[TheAdlerian]

I'll say Axl Rose and btw Guns n Roses is the most overrated dog chit band ever

They aren't great.

They're another group that had "hits" that were good but not albums of songs.

Plus, his voice could be grating.

[TheAdlerian]

No offense rock fans but these debates always make me LOL hard.

For every person saying (x) band/guitarist is the GOAT, there's another rock fan saying they are literally trash. Just lol.

It's fun.

Plus, rock music is the ONLY style that has many types of sounds.

Rap all sounds the same like the guys have a head cold, and the lyrics suck and are always about the same thing. Country is much like rap, and rock is the only constantly original stuff.

It's fun to talk about.

[Xplicit_Mindz]

I have a hard time liking Jesse Leach since he returned to Killswitch Engage. There first album was great, but when Howard Jones took over it just felt powerful. Since Jess has been back...eh......

[janglingjack]

I have never in my life met a person who like a Queen ALBUM. I have never heard a Queen album and I'm a huge music fan.

People liked their singles and that's a top 40 band, not a rock band.

Fuark this is so true, I just realized I couldn't name a single queen album (or maybe its a kind of magic an album as well as a song?)

[TheAdlerian]

Fuark this is so true, I just realized I couldn't name a single queen album (or maybe its a kind of magic an album as well as a song?)

I know ZERO Queen albums. I have never had a friend suggest one.

I used to have my own radio show in the 80s, and still know nothing.

[Sapporo]

u fokin wot mate. morrissey is the goat of the goats

Second after Robert Smith tbh

[Legz422]

Kurt Cobain
All Rose

And whoever said David Lee Roth GTFO! When talking about frontmen we're not just speaking to their singing voice. David Lee Roth was extremely entertaining.

[KramericaInd]

Kurt Cobain
All Rose

And whoever said David Lee Roth GTFO! When talking about frontmen we're not just speaking to their singing voice. David Lee Roth was extremely entertaining.

why are you posting out and about like you have a opinion that matters?

[WoofieNugget]

ITT a bunch of people who don't understand the role of a front man.

You can have a distinctive sound, stage presence/crowd control or musical skill. Pick two.

Stephen Tyler and David Lee Roth are terrible musicians but have distinctive voices and amazing stage presence. Kurt Cobain had distinctive sound and he was a very skilled musician (which a lot of people don't know). Anthony Kiedis established ska punk sounds (he wrote all of their early lyrics) and had great energy but couldn't do anything else. Axl had a distinctive sound and put on a good show by being a dick. Etc, etc.

Freddie Mercury had all three, which made him among the GOATs.

[Kev1972]

Fuark this is so true, I just realized I couldn't name a single queen album (or maybe its a kind of magic an album as well as a song?)

The only one I know is the highlander soundtrack.

[PattBattmann]

Wow, strong lack of Queen knowledge. I hate to break it to you, but you can't adequately analyze Queen without listening to their full-length albums, front to back. Sure, they have many great singles, but their brilliance is in the album and song arrangements. Also, I'm quite sure that America boycotting Queen in the early 80s while they were the biggest band in the world everywhere else. That may be why there is less of a Queen fan base in America. On topic, though, Kurt Cobain is way overrated. Other grunge bands such as Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, and even Everclear are far superior to Nirvana. Speaking of Van Halen, Diamond Dave may have had a greater personality and stage presence, but Hagar brought much greater musical talent to the band. I think that the Van Hagar sound is far superior.

[TheAdlerian]

Wow, strong lack of Queen knowledge. I hate to break it to you, but you can't adequately analyze Queen without listening to their full-length albums, front to back. Sure, they have many great singles, but their brilliance is in the album and song arrangements. Also, I'm quite sure that America boycotting Queen in the early 80s while they were the biggest band in the world everywhere else. That may be why there is less of a Queen fan base in America. On topic, though, Kurt Cobain is way overrated. Other grunge bands such as Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, and even Everclear are far superior to Nirvana. Speaking of Van Halen, Diamond Dave may have had a greater personality and stage presence, but Hagar brought much greater musical talent to the band. I think that the Van Hagar sound is far superior.

I was alive in the 80s and everyone knew their singles, We are the champions, was played at like every football game. But no one was INTO them, like The Doors, Zeppelin, The Stones, and bands like that. That's because those bands made albums where many songs were very good and worth listening too.

Queen made repetitive radio songs that were fun but not meaningful. Flash Gordon was heinous and the song from Highlander was better, but that's not awesome music.

Under Pressure, not sure if Mercury or Bowie wrote that but that was an amazing song that influenced me a lot as it's my life's work to help poor people.

[Deenur]

David Lee Roth

[SPP1]

They aren't great.

They're another group that had "hits" that were good but not albums of songs.

Plus, his voice could be grating.

So you're saying "Appetite for Destruction" was not great from top to bottom? If you had one album for the rest of your life, what would it be?

[Legz422]

why are you posting out and about like you have a opinion that matters?

I've been a rock fan longer than you've been alive, boyo!

ITT a bunch of people who don't understand the role of a front man.

You can have a distinctive sound, stage presence/crowd control or musical skill. Pick two.

Stephen Tyler and David Lee Roth are terrible musicians but have distinctive voices and amazing stage presence. Kurt Cobain had distinctive sound and he was a very skilled musician (which a lot of people don't know). Anthony Kiedis established ska punk sounds (he wrote all of their early lyrics) and had great energy but couldn't do anything else. Axl had a distinctive sound and put on a good show by being a dick. Etc, etc.

Freddie Mercury had all three, which made him among the GOATs.

While I don't agree about Cobain, all of this is pretty much spot on.

[WoofieNugget]

So you're saying "Appetite for Destruction" was not great from top to bottom? If you had one album for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Appetite is a great album start to finish.

I'm a 90s alt rock kid so here's my short list of albums where I can listen to and enjoy every song:

Pearl Jam Ten
Smashing Pumpkins Siamese Dream
Green Day Dookie
Alanis Morisette Jagged Little Pill (don't judge, it's a great album)
Hole Live Through This
Nevermind obviously
Radiohead The Bends
Alice in Chains Jar of Flies

I actually front a Green Day tribute band and it's a blast every time we play.