Eric Burdon

I did have a life before the Animals, and I'm trying constantly to prove that I have a life after the Animals. People tend to forget that I was the frontman with War for two years. People sort of have compartmental memories.

British Musician

Kurt Cobain

I wanted to have the adoration of John Lennon but have the anonymity of Ringo Starr. I didn't want to be a frontman. I just wanted to be back there and still be a rock and roll star at the same time.

American Singer

Bruce Dickinson

My aim as a frontman is always to try and shrink the venue, if you can, to turn that football stadium into the world's smallest club. At least you have to try.

English Musician

Randy Meisner

Glenn, with his playing and his personality, he was one special person. He was the frontman on stage. He was a good talker and really good with people.

Gerard Way

Freddie Mercury, to me, was probably the most important frontman to me growing up.

American Musician

Albert Hammond, Jr.

I feel like I can be a frontman; I feel like I have good songs.

Shane MacGowan

What I do is I'm a bandleader, frontman, entertainer.

Irish Musician

Mick Hucknall

For a frontman of a band, good hair is a requisite.

English Singer

Morten Harket

I've never been uncomfortable being a frontman.

Norwegian Musician

Olly Alexander

I can be a really awkward frontman on stage.

Used specifically for genres like rock and pop, not for other music styles like jazz or classical.

Rock and Pop

'Frontman' implies a performer with charisma who often leads performances onstage.

Stage Presence

The frontman is often seen as the face of the band, influencing its public image.

Band Identity

This role involves dealing with public image and communication, beyond just talking.

Public Relations

A frontman often steps in to speak during tough times or controversies for the organization.

Crisis Management

The frontman is a recognizable figure, embodying the group's values and messages.