The Ultimate Frontman? (or woman)
Welcome to Q's search for the greatest frontman or woman in music history. The results will be unveiled in a future issue of the magazine - and you will do the deciding.
So, without further ado, cast your top three choices now...
Thank you for voting!
10:24 AM | 29/10/2009
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Mike Patton for the WIN!!
Also Mike deservs the cover of Q!
Posted by clare at 7:51 PM | 26/09/2009 | Report Abuse
MATT BELLAMY PLEASE
Posted by Alice at 7:10 PM | 28/09/2009 | Report Abuse
Yeah, definitely agree this should go to Matt Bellamy although his downfall might be that he is too multi talented to concentrate on the front man role! Still there aren't many frontmen these days that switch between guitar/piano effortlessly and bound around the stage with the energy that Matt does! Can't wait to see Muse in November!
Posted by Michelle at 11:10 PM | 28/09/2009 | Report Abuse
bille joe from green day is the best.... he so good in live performance...he has a perfect voice
Posted by Helly at 9:27 AM | 29/09/2009 | Report Abuse
bille joe from green day is the best.... he so good in live performance...he has a perfect voice
Posted by Helly at 9:28 AM | 29/09/2009 | Report Abuse
bille joe from green day is the best.... he so good in live performance...he has a perfect voice
Posted by Helly at 9:29 AM | 29/09/2009 | Report Abuse
I would hardly say that Billie Joe Armstrong is 'The Ultimate Frontman'...but the guy can sure put on a show.
Posted by Jason Crawford at 6:01 PM | 29/09/2009 | Report Abuse
Brandon Flowers is the ultimate frontman! he looks good, puts on a great show, knows how to work the crowd, can sing live and puts all his energy into every performance.
Posted by Selina at 6:06 PM | 30/09/2009 | Report Abuse
well obviously its got to be BRANDON FLOWERS
Posted by Hayley at 6:09 PM | 30/09/2009 | Report Abuse
Brandon Flowers should win HANDS DOWN! He has the style, he has the charm, he has the looks and most importantly, he has so much talent! He's great at what he does, better than any other front man in the world, and that's why he should win :)
Posted by Em at 6:10 PM | 30/09/2009 | Report Abuse
BRANDON FLOWERS!!!
Posted by NJ at 7:24 PM | 30/09/2009 | Report Abuse
Are you guys seriously nominating Brandon Flowers?! I've never seen a frontman look so lost on stage; wandering around lookin' like some kid who lost their mum at the supermarket, and about as charismatic as Howard from the Halifax ad. It's almost as if you've never heard of any band that didn't emerge from the post-Strokes era, pfft.
Posted by Jason Crawford at 3:36 PM | 01/10/2009 | Report Abuse
Are you guys seriously nominating Brandon Flowers?! I've never seen a frontman look so lost on stage; wandering around lookin' like some kid who lost their mum at the supermarket, and about as charismatic as Howard from the Halifax ad. It's almost as if you've never heard of any band that didn't emerge from the post-Strokes era, pfft.
Posted by Jason Crawford at 3:39 PM | 01/10/2009 | Report Abuse
MATTHEW BELLAMY FROM MUSE!!
Posted by Andrea at 8:18 PM | 03/10/2009 | Report Abuse
MATTHEW BELLAMY FROM MUSE!!
Posted by Andrea at 8:20 PM | 03/10/2009 | Report Abuse
Brandon Flowers. No one else compears to him. amazing on stage. BRANDON FLOWERS!!!! THE KILLERS!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Gabriel Battcock at 9:35 PM | 03/10/2009 | Report Abuse
Is there any better then the mighty James Hetfield of Metallica? I don't think so... That Brandon guy from The Killers certainly ain't it.
Posted by Stuart prowse at 10:08 AM | 04/10/2009 | Report Abuse
brandonnnnnnnn flowers no one else compares
Posted by Sam at 5:26 PM | 05/10/2009 | Report Abuse
Matthew James Bellamy ^_^
Posted by Helen at 3:23 PM | 06/10/2009 | Report Abuse
MATTHEW BELLAMY....great guitarist, great pianist, great singer, great songwriter..THE BEST
Posted by Mike at 5:53 AM | 07/10/2009 | Report Abuse
Why are we forgetting the Village People?
Kurt Cobain was awesome
Posted by Bob at 7:44 PM | 07/10/2009 | Report Abuse
Defo Matt Bellamy his multi talentness should push him over the edge
Posted by Anthony at 10:02 PM | 08/10/2009 | Report Abuse
Defo Matt Bellamy his multi talentness should push him over the edge
Posted by Anthony at 10:04 PM | 08/10/2009 | Report Abuse
from the country that gave us Oasis, I can't believe nobody has posted LIAM GALLAGHER yet. He's genius.
But as such, I still say Freddie Mercury! Watch his power, verve, and energy at Live Aid and you will understand
Posted by Taylor Shull at 5:32 PM | 09/10/2009 | Report Abuse
from the country that gave us Oasis, I can't believe nobody has posted LIAM GALLAGHER yet. He's genius.
But as such, I still say Freddie Mercury! Watch his power, verve, and energy at Live Aid and you will understand
Posted by Taylor Shull at 5:35 PM | 09/10/2009 | Report Abuse
Got to be Tom meighan he is AMAZING! and kasabian always give there fans 100% at gigs! he is the greatest frontman of modern day music, before him it has to be Jagger!!
Posted by Jade at 5:24 PM | 10/10/2009 | Report Abuse
Is Corey Taylor too metal for Q? Have I wasted my vote? Backed it up with Robert Plant and Jim Morrison, though
Posted by Henry Trotter at 6:17 PM | 10/10/2009 | Report Abuse
Gram Parsons gets my vote!
Posted by Leslie B. at 9:11 PM | 10/10/2009 | Report Abuse
Liam Gallagher!
Posted by Zé Carlos at 2:36 PM | 11/10/2009 | Report Abuse
Michael Hutchence all the way, followed by Michael Stipe and Chrissie Amphlett :)
Posted by Erin at 1:38 AM | 12/10/2009 | Report Abuse
Michael Hutchence all the way, followed by Michael Stipe and Chrissie Amphlett :)
Posted by Erin at 1:38 AM | 12/10/2009 | Report Abuse
This ball of energy was the first to whip up and then dive into his audience from 1965 onwards,. he wrote the rule book for punk and iggy way back then, not documented to have been done before that. He's still doing it at 64, check him out on you tube. Our unsung hero , & national treasure. Long fucking overlooked!
Posted by sharon baxter at 6:32 PM | 12/10/2009 | Report Abuse
This ball of energy was the first to whip up and then dive into his audience from 1965 onwards,. he wrote the rule book for punk and iggy way back then, not documented to have been done before that. He's still doing it at 64, check him out on you tube. Our unsung hero , & national treasure. Long fucking overlooked!
Posted by sharon baxter at 6:32 PM | 12/10/2009 | Report Abuse
This ball of energy was the first to whip up and then dive into his audience from 1965 onwards,. he wrote the rule book for punk and iggy way back then, not documented to have been done before that. He's still doing it at 64, check him out on you tube. Our unsung hero , & national treasure. Long fucking overlooked!
Posted by sharon baxter at 6:32 PM | 12/10/2009 | Report Abuse
This ball of energy was the first to whip up and then dive into his audience from 1965 onwards,. he wrote the rule book for punk, way back then, not documented to have been done before that. He's still doing it at 64, check him out on you tube. Our unsung hero , & national treasure. Long fucking overlooked!
Posted by sharon baxter at 6:37 PM | 12/10/2009 | Report Abuse
MATT BELLAMY!!! I then voted Dave Grohl and Billie Joe Armstrong... Bellamy deserves it!
Posted by Pips at 5:50 PM | 13/10/2009 | Report Abuse
MATT BELLAMY!!! I then voted Dave Grohl and Billie Joe Armstrong... Bellamy deserves it!
Posted by Pips at 5:52 PM | 13/10/2009 | Report Abuse
with the odd exception that is the most depressing list I have ever seen. So, not Elvis, Jim Morrison, Morrissey, James Brown, Jimi Hendrix, Lux Interior, Bono (not my thing but we're talking best frontman here, not your favourite), Ian Brown (at a push)? No, Brandon Flowers. OK, carry on then
Posted by lewis at 5:51 PM | 14/10/2009 | Report Abuse
James Dean Bradfield= James is the man! Manics are the best!
Posted by Leanne at 6:35 PM | 14/10/2009 | Report Abuse
Matt Bellamy of Muse. He can do EVERYTHING: talented multi-instrumentalist, beautiful vocalist, amazing composer, and so much fun to watch - he completely loses himself in the music! He's also sweet, gorgeous, incredibly modest and open, and connects so well with the crowd. He's just the best.
Posted by Louise at 7:54 PM | 14/10/2009 | Report Abuse
Matt Bellamy of Muse. He can do EVERYTHING: talented multi-instrumentalist, beautiful vocalist, amazing composer, and so much fun to watch - he completely loses himself in the music! He's also sweet, gorgeous, incredibly modest and open, and connects so well with the crowd. He's just the best.
Posted by Louise at 7:55 PM | 14/10/2009 | Report Abuse
LIAM GALLAGHER for the actuall win man
then i voted for chris martin and brandon flowers
Posted by Collette at 8:36 PM | 14/10/2009 | Report Abuse
LIAM GALLAGHER for the actuall win man
then i voted for chris martin and brandon flowers
Posted by Collette at 8:37 PM | 14/10/2009 | Report Abuse
LIAM GALLAGHER
Posted by Collette at 8:39 PM | 14/10/2009 | Report Abuse
BRANDON FLOWERS!
Posted by Taylor at 2:33 AM | 15/10/2009 | Report Abuse
BRANDON FLOWERS, PLEASE!!! <3
Posted by Jen at 5:42 AM | 15/10/2009 | Report Abuse
Natasha Khan is the best front women i went to see her live and she was amazing and a really nice person as she came of her tour bus and spoke to us and gave us a hug woooo
Posted by georgette how at 9:27 AM | 15/10/2009 | Report Abuse
1. Liam Gallagher 2. Mick Jagger 3. Freddie Mercury 4. Axl Rose 5. Howlin' Pelle
Check your facts,back jack, do it again. You could throw in John Lennon, but was he really a frontman? And does Lennon really belong on a list, anyhow? Once you go solo, you don't come back to groups or groupings! (sic Bob Dylan) Cheers, mates. (and if you're reading this Todd Goatcheese, I know who you are!)
Posted by B.J. Gothyear at 6:09 PM | 15/10/2009 | Report Abuse
1. Liam Gallagher 2. Mick Jagger 3. Freddie Mercury 4. Axl Rose 5. Howlin' Pelle
Check your facts,back jack, do it again. You could throw in John Lennon, but was he really a frontman? And does Lennon really belong on a list, anyhow? Once you go solo, you don't come back to groups or groupings! (sic Bob Dylan) Cheers, mates. (and if you're reading this Todd Goatcheese, I know who you are!)
Posted by B.J. Gothyear at 6:14 PM | 15/10/2009 | Report Abuse
BILLIE JOE FROM GREEN DAY !!!!!!!!!!! HE'S THE BEST FRONTMAN EVER !!!!!!! HE REALLY DESERVES IT,BECAUSE HE GIVES THE FANS WHAT THEY WANT AN AMAZING LIVE SHOW !!!!!!! VOTE FOR HIM !!!!!! HE'S THE BEST !!!!!!!
Posted by Hannah at 9:40 PM | 16/10/2009 | Report Abuse
what about bruce dickinson?iron maiden would be dead without him and has anybody seen him on stage?bille joe?matt bellamy?come on guys!
Posted by lorenzo melis at 8:39 AM | 17/10/2009 | Report Abuse
Bon Scott, no contest.
Posted by Jem at 9:14 AM | 18/10/2009 | Report Abuse
Matt Bellamy from muse plz he is awesome ^_^
Posted by Jenni at 1:03 PM | 18/10/2009 | Report Abuse
matt bellamy plz ^_^
Posted by Jenni at 1:50 PM | 18/10/2009 | Report Abuse
Lemmy. End of contest.
Posted by Gra at 2:03 PM | 18/10/2009 | Report Abuse
caleb followilllllllllllll
Posted by Amber at 7:19 PM | 18/10/2009 | Report Abuse
caleb followill!!
Posted by Amber at 7:20 PM | 18/10/2009 | Report Abuse
how can you forget of mick jagger of the rolling sotnes. he is the vest frontman
Posted by pasta arg at 7:39 PM | 19/10/2009 | Report Abuse
TOM MEIGHAN - no debate. Sex on a stick, crowd banter and some nifty moves.
Posted by Loopyloo at 4:55 PM | 20/10/2009 | Report Abuse
MAAT BELLAMY
:D
Posted by Danni at 2:01 PM | 21/10/2009 | Report Abuse
Tom Meighan !! He looks great has a certain attitude on stage which is amazing. He has great stage presence and kasabian are thee best band of my time <3 SO I HOPE TOM WINS!!
Posted by georgia at 12:14 AM | 22/10/2009 | Report Abuse
Gary Lightbody: amazing stage presence; great singer; the funniest banter ever!
Posted by Gabrielle at 4:40 AM | 22/10/2009 | Report Abuse
Tom Meighan all the way!
Posted by Laura at 7:00 PM | 23/10/2009 | Report Abuse
What about Ed Macfarlanee - you cant top those moves
Posted by FF at 4:18 PM | 27/10/2009 | Report Abuse
c'mon people....Debbie Harry!
Posted by Emma at 4:08 PM | 28/10/2009 | Report Abuse
Tom Meighan without a doubt. Kasabian rock live. there is so much energy and passion.
Posted by Jimmy Living at 7:07 PM | 28/10/2009 | Report Abuse
Tom Meighan without a doubt. Kasabian rock live. there is so much energy and passion.
Posted by Jimmy Living at 7:07 PM | 28/10/2009 | Report Abuse
1, Dave Gahan - Best I've ever seen, period!
2, Ian Curtis - No explanation required
3, Frank Carter - Mesmerizing!! He was astonishing at Reading Festival this year
P.S Brandon Flowers!!!! My Arse!!!!
He actually thinks he's Dave Gahan........He Ain't
Posted by Stevo at 12:49 AM | 29/10/2009 | Report Abuse
1, Dave Gahan - Best I've ever seen, period!
2, Ian Curtis - No explanation required
3, Frank Carter - Mesmerizing!! He was astonishing at Reading Festival this year
P.S Brandon Flowers!!!! My Arse!!!!
He actually thinks he's Dave Gahan........He Ain't
Posted by Steve at 12:50 AM | 29/10/2009 | Report Abuse
GARY LIGHTBODY !!! He's amazing.love him :X
Posted by Cristina at 6:00 PM | 29/10/2009 | Report Abuse
Joe Strummer anyone?
Posted by Aidan at 7:51 PM | 29/10/2009 | Report Abuse
Karen O from the yeah yeah yeahs!
The costumes, stage presence, voice - she totally rocks your lame ass!
Posted by shaslam at 8:16 PM | 29/10/2009 | Report Abuse
Karen O from the yeah yeah yeahs!
The costumes, stage presence, voice - she totally rocks your lame ass!
Posted by shaslam at 8:20 PM | 29/10/2009 | Report Abuse
I was thinking maybe Damon Albarn? He's had 3 sucessful bands and sold millions, plus he's absolutely georgeous and great live. Him, Tom Meighan and Richard Ashcroft are probably my choices but then everyone's choice is valid!
Posted by Katie Luellif at 8:38 PM | 29/10/2009 | Report Abuse
I was thinking maybe Damon Albarn? He's had 3 sucessful bands and sold millions, plus he's absolutely georgeous and great live. Him, Tom Meighan and Richard Ashcroft are probably my choices but then everyone's choice is valid!
Posted by Katie Luellif at 8:43 PM | 29/10/2009 | Report Abuse
1.Joe Strummer, amazing live shows inspiring lyrics unique songs that have stood the test of time and that kids still love today and his inspiration is kept alive my strummerville even though hes dead
2. matt bellamy
Posted by becca at 8:30 AM | 30/10/2009 | Report Abuse
1.Joe Strummer, amazing live shows inspiring lyrics unique songs that have stood the test of time and that kids still love today and his inspiration is kept alive my strummerville even though hes dead
2. Matt Bellamy
Posted by becca at 8:32 AM | 30/10/2009 | Report Abuse
Matt Bellamy!!!! :)
Posted by SpyderMunkii at 11:09 AM | 31/10/2009 | Report Abuse
Of course MATTHEW BELLAMY from MUSE ;)
Posted by Olcia at 5:52 PM | 31/10/2009 | Report Abuse
Of course MATTHEW BELLAMY from MUSE ;)
Posted by Olcia at 5:53 PM | 31/10/2009 | Report Abuse
MATTHEW JAMES BELLAMY <3
Posted by Olusz at 6:03 PM | 31/10/2009 | Report Abuse
Chris Martin! Chris Martin hands on no doubt...
But, since this is Q, it will probably be Liam Gallagher
Posted by Albert Alfredson at 2:18 AM | 01/11/2009 | Report Abuse
liam gallagher? brandon flowers? this is extremely depressing. both are average bordering on poor. open your minds people! my vote went to craig finn of the hold steady. instead of making you think hes gracing you with his presence he always looks so chuffed with being allowed to be on stage to perform for you and gives his all! refreshing change from all teh primadonna`s nowadays.....
Posted by Alex Evans at 2:07 PM | 02/11/2009 | Report Abuse
liam gallagher? brandon flowers? this is extremely depressing. both are average bordering on poor. open your minds people! my vote went to craig finn of the hold steady. instead of making you think hes gracing you with his presence he always looks so chuffed with being allowed to be on stage to perform for you and gives his all! refreshing change from all teh primadonna`s nowadays.....
Posted by Alex Evans at 2:07 PM | 02/11/2009 | Report Abuse
Ian Curtis hands down.
Posted by ji at 3:26 PM | 02/11/2009 | Report Abuse
Tom Chaplin of Keane has the greatest voice ever and is a really great funny guy!
Posted by Paul at 4:20 PM | 02/11/2009 | Report Abuse
Tom Chaplin has the most amazing voice ever. He's the best!!!!
Posted by Jemma at 6:27 PM | 02/11/2009 | Report Abuse
LIAM GALLAGHER- GREATEST FRONTMAN EVER.
cheers from usa
Posted by chanels son at 5:39 AM | 03/11/2009 | Report Abuse
LIAM GALLAGHER- GREATEST FRONTMAN EVER.
cheers from usa
Posted by chanels son at 5:39 AM | 03/11/2009 | Report Abuse
has everyone forgotten about Dave Grohl. i saw the Foo Fighters and Wembley, and man he puts on a show. but i only out him 3rd, i saw kasabian at wembley and Tom was unbelievably good, so gets second, but then number 1 has to go to Liam Gallagher, once again at wembley, he might not move much, but the power he puts into it, and the passion, you cant take your eyes off him, hes definitely the best
Posted by sam at 4:39 PM | 03/11/2009 | Report Abuse
brandon flowers? are you retarded the guys a loser
it's got to be matt belemy best band ive ever seen live, could be julian casablancas is an absolute legend too, hes just pissed off his face most of the time
Posted by ric at 4:28 PM | 05/11/2009 | Report Abuse
you all must be either 12 or retarded
Posted by kompoto at 11:46 PM | 05/11/2009 | Report Abuse
1. Freddie Mercury 2. Jim Morrison 3. Mike Monroe
4. Axl Rose 5. Wayne Coyne
Bubbling under: Ville Valo
Posted by Absalom at 3:54 PM | 06/11/2009 | Report Abuse
Grasshoppers!! Worth remembering in your choices, is that without the likes of Bono, Freddie Mercury,Mick Jagger, etc, you might not have some of the frontmen you have today. Muscians whether admit it or not, are influenced by the past and present of the worlds successful frontmen and bands. Just an oldies opinion....
Posted by Jude at 9:35 AM | 07/11/2009 | Report Abuse
Grasshoppers !Whether you would like to consider that without the likes of Bono,Freddie Mercury, Mick Jagger etc, who are only a selection of a few great past and present frontmen,who have bound to have had an influence on some of our bands today, is worth remembering before you diss them because they are not in the younger spotlight, apart from dear Freddie,are still around as great as ever.............
Posted by Judy at 9:44 AM | 07/11/2009 | Report Abuse
Jeez how old are some of you people!! call ya self music fans!! im not dissing your tastes but look back into the past dam it! what about jim morrison,neil young,james brown,howling wolf,nick cave,robert plant etc. . . WAKE UP!!!!!!!
Posted by matt leigh at 10:53 PM | 07/11/2009 | Report Abuse
jagger and springsteen the best i have seen ,,,,,,,
Posted by john at 9:17 PM | 08/11/2009 | Report Abuse
I recently saw Billie Joe Armstrong live at Wembley. The man is incredible live, and I have seen a lot of gigs. He beat them all hands down. If you only judge Billie by the vids, you don't know what you are missing! Outstanding!
Posted by Victoria James at 10:42 AM | 09/11/2009 | Report Abuse
I recently saw Billie Joe Armstrong live at Wembley. The man is incredible live, and I have seen a lot of gigs. He beat them all hands down. If you only judge Billie by the vids, you don't know what you are missing! Outstanding!
Posted by Victoria James at 10:43 AM | 09/11/2009 | Report Abuse
I recently saw Billie Joe Armstrong live at Wembley. The man is incredible live, and I have seen a lot of gigs. He beat them all hands down. If you only judge Billie by the vids, you don't know what you are missing! Outstanding!
Posted by Victoria James at 10:45 AM | 09/11/2009 | Report Abuse
I recently saw Billie Joe Armstrong live at Wembley. The man is incredible live, and I have seen a lot of gigs. He beat them all hands down. If you only judge Billie by the vids, you don't know what you are missing! Outstanding!
Posted by Victoria James at 10:55 AM | 09/11/2009 | Report Abuse
BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG.
- Lead singer of Green Day
- Lead Guitarest of Green Day
- Also plays mandolin, harmonica, piano, and drums
-Is the shit and you know it
Posted by Alison at 11:30 AM | 09/11/2009 | Report Abuse
BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG.
- Lead singer of Green Day
- Lead Guitarest of Green Day
- Also plays mandolin, harmonica, piano, and drums
-Is the shit and you know it
Posted by Alison at 11:31 AM | 09/11/2009 | Report Abuse
Also, I would like to add that Liam Gallagher is awesome. I'm also voting Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance, if you've ever seen the man live he blows you away. Brandom Flowers. He's a faggot. ~*from americaaa*~
Posted by Alison at 11:36 AM | 09/11/2009 | Report Abuse
Billie Joe is definately the best!!
he has an amazing voice, writes the best songs, knows how to put on an awesome show and is a great guy in generall
Green Day ♥♥
Posted by Kate at 11:42 AM | 09/11/2009 | Report Abuse
Matt Bellamy or Brian Molko for the win!
Posted by Amy at 1:17 PM | 09/11/2009 | Report Abuse
Billie Joe is the best singer ever!! his voice is so perfect, and he knows how to make a great show!!
Posted by kelly at 1:18 PM | 09/11/2009 | Report Abuse
Has to be Billie Joe Armstrong... Green Day are amazing live and Billie's voice is an instrument on its own:)
Posted by Melissa at 1:26 PM | 09/11/2009 | Report Abuse
Billie joe armstrong from green day :D
Posted by sarah at 1:27 PM | 09/11/2009 | Report Abuse
TOM CHAPLIN!!
Posted by cam at 3:41 PM | 09/11/2009 | Report Abuse
MATT BELLAMY,Tom Meighan,Freddie Mercury,TOM CHAPLIN,Alex Kapranos,Brian Molko IS MY FAVORITES Frontman´s
Posted by gabi at 8:43 PM | 09/11/2009 | Report Abuse
MATT BELLAMY,Tom Meighan,Freddie Mercury,TOM CHAPLIN,Alex Kapranos,Brian Molko IS MY FAVORITES Frontman´s
Posted by gabi at 8:47 PM | 09/11/2009 | Report Abuse
Maynard James Keenan
Posted by Stiofain at 10:11 PM | 09/11/2009 | Report Abuse
This is a joke. Jagger by a million miles. Why even bother?
Posted by Terry Maz at 2:56 PM | 10/11/2009 | Report Abuse
It's GOT to be Jagger, there is nobody else around who can even get close.
Posted by mb at 3:30 PM | 10/11/2009 | Report Abuse
Tom Chaplin of Keane deserves to win this, and if you've never seen them live, don't knock them. You'd certainly be surprised and impressed by their performance. I beleive even some Oasis fans who saw them at V Festival in Chelmsford when Oasis cancelled, were converted. LOL
Posted by Kaz at 2:23 AM | 13/11/2009 | Report Abuse
Tom Chaplin interprets all songs lovingly.The best!
Posted by Rachel Monteiro at 10:56 AM | 13/11/2009 | Report Abuse
Tom Chaplin of KEANE is the most radiant frontman ever and every song sung by him becomes a meaningful message to the world. Once you’ve heard KEANE (especially live), their music will keep running through your veins.
Posted by Inge at 11:30 AM | 13/11/2009 | Report Abuse
tom chapin,matt bellamy,alex kapranos,tom meighan,hayley williams,liam gallagher,caleb followill,Brandon Flowers,paolo nutini,brian molko
Posted by grazi at 9:49 PM | 14/11/2009 | Report Abuse
Damon Albarn.
Posted by Edyta at 11:52 PM | 14/11/2009 | Report Abuse
TOM CHAPLIN - He can make any song sound amazing with his fantastic voice range. He has a voice that really reaches out to you and makes the audience feel part of a live performance. He is the BEST!!
Posted by Linda at 9:44 AM | 15/11/2009 | Report Abuse
Liam Gallagher is an arrogant prick but he will probably win since this is "Q" Magazine, but i put Freddie Mercury, Matt Bellamy and Peter Gabriel up. I will be pissed if Liam wins
Posted by Steven Beattie at 1:09 AM | 16/11/2009 | Report Abuse
MATT BELLAMY is the one frontman, is the better frontman is "Rorschach" of the real world!
Posted by Strobos at 6:00 AM | 16/11/2009 | Report Abuse
Tom Chaplin of Keane!!! Great voice and great energy on stage!! Simply the best!!
Posted by Mary at 8:11 AM | 16/11/2009 | Report Abuse
I voted for:
1. Karen O - because she's awesome, very charismatic and YYYs are amazing live
2. Matt Bellamy - do I need a reason (it was a close call between him and Karen but from the comments it seems like everyone else has voted for him)
3.Natasha Khan (bat for lashes) - becasue she seems like such a nice person, and has good songs
Posted by Hannah at 8:03 PM | 17/11/2009 | Report Abuse
I voted for:
1. Karen O - because she's awesome, very charismatic and YYYs are amazing live
2. Matt Bellamy - do I need a reason (it was a close call between him and Karen but from the comments it seems like everyone else has voted for him)
3.Natasha Khan (bat for lashes) - becasue she seems like such a nice person, and has good songs
Posted by Hannah at 8:05 PM | 17/11/2009 | Report Abuse
MATT BELLAMY WILL BE THE WINNER!!!!!!!!
Posted by maggie at 3:34 AM | 19/11/2009 | Report Abuse
MATT BELLAMY WILL BE VICTORIOUS!!!!!!
Because he's so good playing the piano, the guitar, the keytar, he have a beautiful voice and his songs are THE BEST!!!!!
Posted by maggie at 3:39 AM | 19/11/2009 | Report Abuse
The winner would be Matthew Bellamy from Muse... why? because he's only himself for all the work he has done through all of this years <3
Posted by Travers at 5:40 AM | 21/11/2009 | Report Abuse
The winner would be Matthew Bellamy from Muse... why? because he's only himself for all the work he has done through all of this years! <3
Posted by Travers at 5:42 AM | 21/11/2009 | Report Abuse
1. Michael Hutchence, 2. Michael Hutchence and 3. Michael Hutchence! He was the ultimate lead singer and the last great rock star. And there can never be too many magazine covers of Hutch!
Posted by Cath at 8:56 AM | 23/11/2009 | Report Abuse
1. Michael Hutchence, 2. Michael Hutchence and 3. Michael Hutchence! He was the ultimate lead singer and the last great rock star. And there can never be too many magazine covers of Hutch!
Posted by Cath at 8:56 AM | 23/11/2009 | Report Abuse
brandon flowers?? SERIOUSLY??
most boring person in music you will ever meet!
it has to be billie joe armstrong of green day, cos DAMN can they put on a show! and, of course, freddie mercury, the ledgend that.. was.
Posted by jingle at 10:38 PM | 25/11/2009 | Report Abuse
brandon flowers?? SERIOUSLY??
most boring person in music you will ever meet!
it has to be billie joe armstrong of green day, cos DAMN can they put on a show! and, of course, freddie mercury, the ledgend that.. was.
Posted by jingle at 10:40 PM | 25/11/2009 | Report Abuse
you are probably all way too young to remember LEE BRILLEAUX(from dr feelgood),but blimey without doing a lot he held the crowd by the guts,and never let go till the last encore. no flashy gimmicks just a voice ,a mike,a harp and a look that could take the top off yer guinness.
Posted by Emma Shields at 3:31 PM | 26/11/2009 | Report Abuse
you are probably all way too young to remember LEE BRILLEAUX(from dr feelgood),but blimey without doing a lot he held the crowd by the guts,and never let go till the last encore. no flashy gimmicks just a voice ,a mike,a harp and a look that could take the top off yer guinness.
Posted by Emma Shields at 3:32 PM | 26/11/2009 | Report Abuse
you are probably all way too young to remember LEE BRILLEAUX(from dr feelgood),but blimey without doing a lot he held the crowd by the guts,and never let go till the last encore. no flashy gimmicks just a voice ,a mike,a harp and a look that could take the top off yer guinness.
Posted by Emma Shields at 3:33 PM | 26/11/2009 | Report Abuse
MATT BELLAMY!(:(:
Posted by Hannah at 11:19 AM | 27/11/2009 | Report Abuse
sem duvia billie joe armstrong
Posted by Amanda Karolyne at 2:26 AM | 29/11/2009 | Report Abuse
1. Bono- the guy can sing and puts on an amazing show
2. Liam Gallagher- he's badass and has the rock star swagger
Posted by Pete at 5:29 AM | 02/12/2009 | Report Abuse
It's GOT to be Brian Connolly from The Sweet!!!
Posted by Zabadak at 8:53 PM | 04/12/2009 | Report Abuse
It's GOT to be Brian Connolly from The Sweet!!!
Posted by Zabadak at 8:54 PM | 04/12/2009 | Report Abuse
This is easy:
AXL ROSE!!!!
Posted by Frode at 10:14 PM | 04/12/2009 | Report Abuse
Greatest ever frontmen across all era's...
1) Axl Rose of Guns n Rose.
Unique voice, fantastic songwriter with a ferocious presence, the ultimate.
2) Freddie Mercury - Could have been 1st...
3) Jim Morrison
Posted by Jorhan at 11:54 PM | 04/12/2009 | Report Abuse
Bellamy for the win
Posted by Derek Gambosa at 10:39 AM | 07/12/2009 | Report Abuse
Matt Bellamy? Oh what a surprise! I'm sick of Muse being put up on this pedestal as the greatest thing to have ever happened to music! It's getting real old. Josh Homme is coolness personified and is an effortlessly suave Rock Icon! Not to mention he is the coolest ginger on the planet!
Posted by Dylan Evans at 2:28 AM | 08/12/2009 | Report Abuse
1. TOM MEIGHAN
2. JAY KAY (Jamiroquai)
3. DAVE GAHAN
Posted by Alyxis at 2:46 PM | 08/12/2009 | Report Abuse
Well Mr. Evans, does Josh Homme wear flashing glasses, sparkly suits and a womans jumper and manage to look awesome. NO is the answer my friend.
Mr. Bellamy isn't just the guitarist from Muse NO HE IS NOT. He composed a symphony. You heard it right. Now get out. Thank you. Goodbye
Posted by Steven Hawking at 10:51 AM | 09/12/2009 | Report Abuse
TOM CHAPLIN!!
HE IS GREAT!!!!! A GENIOUS!
Posted by danielle at 7:28 PM | 09/12/2009 | Report Abuse
My ultimates frontmans are...
BRANDON FLOWERS! (THE KILLERS) because i love him :) and he change a lot from Hot Fuss era!! I saw live with The Killers and is awesome.
CHRIS MARTIN (COLDPLAY) ... TOM CHAPLIN (KEANE) AND MATT BELLAMY (MUSE) are my other opcions, they're a great singers and in the stage are awesome!!
And... don't forget!! BONO (U2) :)
Posted by Sofy at 8:40 PM | 09/12/2009 | Report Abuse
Some of these suggestions are laughable. Most of these guys are just copying their own heroes. Go back in time and learn some musical history, you heretics. Patton for the win.
Posted by Mr John at 11:48 AM | 10/12/2009 | Report Abuse
Some of these suggestions are laughable. Most of these guys are just copying their own heroes. Go back in time and learn some musical history, you heretics. Patton for the win.
Posted by Mr John at 11:51 AM | 10/12/2009 | Report Abuse
Some of these suggestions are laughable. Most of these guys are just copying their own heroes. Go back in time and learn some musical history, you heretics. Patton for the win.
Posted by Mr John at 11:54 AM | 10/12/2009 | Report Abuse
Some of these suggestions are laughable. Most of these guys are just copying their own heroes. Go back in time and learn some musical history, you heretics. Patton for the win.
Posted by Mr John at 11:57 AM | 10/12/2009 | Report Abuse
Brandon Flowers is the best alternative rock frontman!!!!!!He writes amazing music!!
He is so talented and so young!
He is the best!The Killers are appreciated by many artists like U2 , McCartney , Pet shop boys,Elton and others !!
Posted by Maria at 10:24 PM | 10/12/2009 | Report Abuse
Come on guys! Billie Joe from Green Day and Eddie Vedder from Pearl Jam anyday! Muse? Come ON! I cant stand Muse...
Posted by C at 8:15 AM | 11/12/2009 | Report Abuse
Brandon Flowers is the greatest front man because he has a geat, distinctive voice, he's extremely stylish, he's got movie star handsome looks, he's interesting & he's so charismatic on stage!
Posted by Jiwonoc at 12:50 AM | 13/12/2009 | Report Abuse
Brandon Flowers is the greatest front man because he has a great, distinctive voice, he's extremely stylish, he's got movie star handsome looks, he's interesting & he's so charismatic on stage!
Posted by Jiwonoc at 12:50 AM | 13/12/2009 | Report Abuse
Brandon Flowers because he has a great, distinctive voice, he's extremely stylish, he's got movie star handsome looks, he's interesting & he's so charismatic on stage!
Posted by Jiwonoc at 12:51 AM | 13/12/2009 | Report Abuse
Billy Corgan!! Billy Corgan DESERVES this- he's an outstanding frontman & him & his music has been the soundtrack to so many peoples lives! AND he is still creating great new music (new track 'song for a son') in the most innovative ways (44 songs free for all!)! PLEASE vote for @BILLY!!!
Posted by susan at 10:33 PM | 13/12/2009 | Report Abuse
Definitely NOT Brandon Flowers. He can't play an instrument except maybe keyboard, he only sings. He walks around stage like a lost sheep. Plus the last Killers album was pure shit.
It MUST be Matt Bellamy. He is an absolute genius. He sings fantasticly, he is an incredible guitarist and pianist. He writes great songs too. He is also very energetic and enthusiastic on stage too, which is one of the reasons why Muse are the best live band in the world.
Matt Bellamy is by far the best frontman overall. 2nd I would have Alex Turner and in 3rd place Tom from Kasabian
Posted by Mat at 6:03 PM | 15/12/2009 | Report Abuse
there are some pretty frigging silly suggestions posted here. The average age of these comment makers must be about 14 or 15.
Brandon Frigging Flowers? Matt Bellamy? These bands are barely off the tit and you are nominating them as having the best front man of all time? No wonder the music industry is collapsing...with 'music fans' like this...what can we expect.
Posted by ROTFL at 9:58 PM | 15/12/2009 | Report Abuse
there are some pretty frigging silly suggestions posted here. The average age of these comment makers must be about 14 or 15.
Brandon Frigging Flowers? Matt Bellamy? These bands are barely off the tit and you are nominating them as having the best front man of all time? No wonder the music industry is collapsing...with 'music fans' like this...what can we expect.
Posted by ROTFL at 10:02 PM | 15/12/2009 | Report Abuse
BRANDON FLOWERS!!!!
Posted by Zandra at 12:26 AM | 16/12/2009 | Report Abuse
Barely off the tit??. Muse have made 5 albms and have been around over 10 years. They are not barely off the tit. They are possibly the biggest band in the world today.
Though I do partly agree with you and think Brandon Flowers should NOT be the best frontman.
Posted by John at 8:01 AM | 16/12/2009 | Report Abuse
Billie Joe Armstrong. Definately. Green day were being compared to The Beatles when they were 15 and playing by candel light for three people!! i mean come on! you can't argue with talent like that!
Posted by Fi at 2:37 AM | 17/12/2009 | Report Abuse
Tom Chaplin from Keane, number 1!!
Their concert and his performance is the best thing I've ever lived! :-D
Posted by Honey at 7:28 PM | 17/12/2009 | Report Abuse
Tom Chaplin from Keane, number 1!!
Their concert and his performance is the best thing I've ever lived! :-D
Posted by Honey at 7:31 PM | 17/12/2009 | Report Abuse
TOM CHAPLIN IS THE BEST SINGER. HIS VOICE IS BEAUTIFUL. HE IS MAGIC...
Posted by YESICA at 1:37 PM | 19/12/2009 | Report Abuse
Honestly I don't get the hatred for Brandon Flowers. He is puts on pretty powerful performances. And for all that say he can only play keyboard/ synthesizers. Look up "When You Were Young Abbey Road Version, Sam's Town abbey Road Version, For Reason's Unknown Live. He can and does play other instruments and plays them well, as well as writing the songs. So yeah...
Posted by Kay at 9:42 PM | 21/12/2009 | Report Abuse
iggy pop or if someone more recent tom meighan from kasabian
Posted by Martin at 9:23 PM | 26/12/2009 | Report Abuse
Tim Chaplin from Keane!
Posted by guesswho at 1:53 PM | 31/12/2009 | Report Abuse
El es un exelente cantante, que tiene una voz privilegiada, es un hombre dulce y sencillo que proyecta una energia y una magia especial que contagia en cada canción, en cada concierto, En una palabra él es increible... es el mejor.
Posted by San at 2:57 AM | 08/01/2010 | Report Abuse
Tom Chaplin de Keane
El es un exelente cantante, que tiene una voz privilegiada, es un hombre dulce y sencillo que proyecta una energia y una magia especial que contagia en cada canción, en cada concierto, En una palabra él es increible... es el mejor.
Posted by San at 3:00 AM | 08/01/2010 | Report Abuse
this post is making me feel sick! Q should take this down its not only emarassing to them but to music too! are 90% of you like 12 years old or what??
these front men your picking are limp ristted mummys boys, no wonder theses so many fags in the world!!
Posted by flyingvking at 9:20 AM | 09/01/2010 | Report Abuse
Please can you tell me who is the winner and who is the second, the third etc...
I canť buy Q Mag. in my country.
Posted by Alyx at 6:05 PM | 11/01/2010 | Report Abuse
John Lennon...
The greatest musician this country as ever produced and one of the all time greats, A kind We shall never see again!
Posted by Matt Elwood at 9:34 PM | 05/02/2010 | Report Abuse
John Lennon...
The greatest musician this country as ever produced and one of the all time greats, A kind We shall never see again!
Posted by Matt Elwood at 9:35 PM | 05/02/2010 | Report Abuse
John Lennon...
The greatest, The greatest this country as ever produced and a like We shall never see again!
Posted by Matt Elwood at 9:36 PM | 05/02/2010 | Report Abuse
AXL ROSE!!!!
Posted by Slash1995 at 9:24 AM | 07/02/2010 | Report Abuse
1. Michael Hutchence of INXS
2. Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones
3. Jim Morrison of The Doors
For real guys. These singers oozed charisma and that is sorely lacking in some of the frontmen today. They epitomize the name rock star
Posted by Phil Power at 10:28 PM | 07/02/2010 | Report Abuse
There is no one better than Michael Hutchence. The owners can pick who they want to win, but Hutchence will always be the #1 singer to me.
Posted by Dee Dee Rivera at 1:56 AM | 08/02/2010 | Report Abuse
Michael Hutchence, just...because. Unless you saw INXS live you wouldn't understand.
Liam Gallagher??? What the.....? The best frontman should have the whole bundle- WRITE's own music, charasmatic, and a voice to send shivers down the spine. Liam Gallagher indeed.
Posted by Keith Dawkins at 8:27 AM | 08/02/2010 | Report Abuse
Simon Le Bon, Freddy Mercury and Mick jagger are among the best frontmen I've ever seen.
Posted by John at 9:33 AM | 08/02/2010 | Report Abuse
Michael Hutchence of the original INXS!!! There can be only one! He left people who aren't even religious praying for a resurrection.
Posted by Hana Ves at 12:17 PM | 08/02/2010 | Report Abuse
got to be michael hutchence-no arguments accepted
Posted by john wilson at 12:55 PM | 08/02/2010 | Report Abuse
Michael Hutchence is the greatest frontman that ever walked on this planet, He has a strong voice but very soft and sexy to. He has charisma and lots of soul. No one has been better than him since 1997.
RIP Michael. Love & Peace to all his fans and there are still millions of fans as of today, in 2010! Linda R
Posted by Linda R at 1:27 PM | 08/02/2010 | Report Abuse
Michael Hutchence for all time leading frontman, and yes, I know he is no longer with us!
JD Fortune (from INXS) my very close second.
Posted by Barbara Young at 1:45 PM | 08/02/2010 | Report Abuse
Michael Hutchence for all time leading frontman, and yes, I know he is no longer with us!
JD Fortune (from INXS) my very close second.
Posted by Barbara Young at 1:45 PM | 08/02/2010 | Report Abuse
Why so many contemporary choices? This is about all of music history. I have yet to see ANY frontman compare to the great showmanship and stage presence that was Freddie Mercury!
Posted by Lara at 3:05 PM | 08/02/2010 | Report Abuse
HUTCHENCE - The planet sucks worse without him!
Posted by John B. at 5:45 PM | 08/02/2010 | Report Abuse
Michael Hutchence! was the best front man without a doubt..
If they have to be currently performing then I would have to say Rob Zombie! Now he really puts on a show!!
Posted by Karen at 5:54 PM | 08/02/2010 | Report Abuse
Michael Hutchence, smoky, sultry, slinky and sexy, and beautiful vocals and lyric writing make him#1 for me!!!
Posted by PamTx at 7:44 PM | 08/02/2010 | Report Abuse
Michael Hutchence, smoky, sultry, slinky and sexy, and beautiful vocals and lyric writing make him#1 for me!!!
Posted by PamTx at 7:47 PM | 08/02/2010 | Report Abuse
Michael Hutchence, Matt Belamy and Kurt Cobain.
Posted by Labgirl at 7:52 PM | 08/02/2010 | Report Abuse
Males:
#1 Michael Hutchence - INXS (until Geldof killed him)
#2 Zac DeLaRocha -RATM
#3 Perry Farrell - Jane's Addiction
Females
#1 Dolores O'Riordan - The Cranberries
(put space here cause - noone even comes close)
#2 Kim Deal -The Pixies/The Breeders
#3 Gwen Stefani - No Doubt
Posted by Belle at 9:47 PM | 08/02/2010 | Report Abuse
3. Mick Jagger. Too obviousl not to be up there.
2. Freddie Mercury. Awesome performer.
1. Simon Le Bon. An outsider but strong on stage, brilliant in the studio, fabulous lyrics, totally underrated.
Posted by Paul at 12:16 AM | 09/02/2010 | Report Abuse
3. Mick Jagger. Too obvious not to be up there.
2. Freddie Mercury. Awesome performer.
1. Simon Le Bon. An outsider but amazingly strong on stage, brilliant in the studio, fabulous lyrics, totally underrated.
Posted by Paul at 12:17 AM | 09/02/2010 | Report Abuse
vote for simon le bon
Posted by maria grazia at 8:10 AM | 09/02/2010 | Report Abuse
Simon Le Bon!!!
Posted by Ruth at 1:53 PM | 09/02/2010 | Report Abuse
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