Lucky Posted July 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 We began voting on July 4th, and I think we should give it a full week, so Martin you could make the announcement anytime after that. Sound good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 [big]The Songfactors' Choice: Best Frontperson[/big] 1. Mick Jagger 2. Freddie Mercury 3. Jim Morrison 4. Robert Plant 5. Roger Daltrey 6. Bruce Springsteen 7. Janis Joplin 8. John Lennon 9. David Lee Roth 10. Debbie Harry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindCrime Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 I almost denominated Freddie at the last minute, now I'm glad I didn't. There will be some criticism of this list once it's published on the main page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_s_1987 Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 I don't like one of the guys on the list, but otherwise it's excellent, so I won't complain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 good that you remind me about that Kenne: As usual, would the people who nominated the Top Ten "winners" please write a couple of lines about why these people are/were so good frontpersons? And if you don't want to write something/ don't have the time for it - please tell us so that we can work out something else Thank You Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindCrime Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 I think I may agree with CS, if it's the same guy Aw, I gotta do two of them, I'll try to have my paragraphs in sometime later this week, I'll be busy over the next couple of days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Posted July 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Yay!! My two made it (and I think my second one is the one that y'all don't like!) Since the list mirrors my votes other than two, I'm incredibly pleased with it. I don't think it's terribly controversial at all, I think it's pretty straight forward. Then again the list is 8 of the same ones I would have picked anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 As usual, would the people who nominated the Top Ten "winners" please write a couple of lines about why these people are/were so good frontpersons? And if you don't want to write something/ don't have the time for it - please tell us so that we can work out something else Thank You I nominated John Lennon. I will try to write the couple of lines tomorrow, I promise. (it' s not that hard... ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberjudge Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 (and I think my second one is the one that y'all don't like!) I think you're right. Personally I think that band improved when he was replaced as lead singer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Posted July 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 . Then again, this wasn't about lead singers, was it? It was about best frontperson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindCrime Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 If it was best frontperson, shouldn't that title have gone to Eddie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Laurie_ Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 ^^^Eddie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 Vedder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Laurie_ Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 Who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 oi, that's mean! ... I wanted to ask that question when you said "noo! van Halen! " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Laurie_ Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 Sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 why? because you took away my punchline? I think I'll survive that, don't worry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindCrime Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 As long as it isn't Mr. Money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindCrime Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 These are my rough-drafts, I will come back later and add a few more lines and work on sentence structure. 2. Freddie Mercury was a universally recognized front-man who was known for his concert performances, stage presence, and tender vocals. He was considered a creative genius that many artists to come would look up to and were influenced by his persona. Freddie had a reputation for being a bad-boy with a soft-side and an appeal to the masses as a role model and idol for many. Mercury opened many doors in the music world and no other could live up to the unique legacy that he left behind. 4. Robert Plant created the persona of hard rock front men and redefined the technique behind the modern “rock star.†Known for his charisma on-stage and as a gifted lyricist, Plant emphasized the music during live shows by displaying a flamboyant gesture that set the mood for the audience. Though his appeal and antics were not original, as he stated Elvis and others to be an influence on his technique, Plant was widely known for his artistic integrity and will forever be immortalized as a pioneer of hard rock. Now that's outta the way, any chance of seeing the remainder of the list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 sure 1. Mick Jagger 115 2. Freddie Mercury 110 3. Jim Morrison 85 4. Robert Plant 84 5. Roger Daltrey 65 6. Bruce Springsteen 62 7. Janis Joplin 39 8. John Lennon 35 9. David Lee Roth 33 10.Debbie Harry 32 ................................ Michael Jackson 31 Ian Anderson 28 Paul McCartney 27 Bono 27 Ray Davies 26 Jack White 25 Stevie Nicks 25 John Fogerty 24 David Gilmour 20 Steven Tyler 18 Robert Smith 16 Dave Grohl 13 Annie Lennox 12 Michael Stipe 12 Eric Burdon 11 Brett Anderson 10 Roger Clyne 10 Grace Slick 10 Chuck D 10 Chrissy Hynde 8 Greg Lake 8 Thom Yorke 6 Frank Zappa 6 Stevie Ray Vaughan 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 John Lennon (Liverpool, 1940- New York City, 1980) was the co-founder, co-leader and co-songwriter for The Beatles. He gave a sexy and rebel touch to the band and wrote some of the most beautiful songs in pop/rock history. His voice was distinctive and he was an "avant-garde" artist in all he did. He worked as a solo artist for ten years before he was shot by a sick fan in 1980, becoming a legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindCrime Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 I should have given MJ and Miss Blondie a better vote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Laurie_ Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 As long as it isn't Mr. Money I'll be seeing Mr. Money next month...It's a free concert, so what the heck, I might as well go... ... Tonight we are seeing Chubby Checker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJonSurfer Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 I'll be seeing Mr. Money next month...It's a free concert, so what the heck, I might as well go... ... Tonight we are seeing Chubby Checker. Are you ready to twist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Laurie_ Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 I'm ready to twist, I'm just wondering if Mr Checker can still twist... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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