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greatest rock frontman ever.

cubdog said:
I'm curious. How would you describe Wilco if not a R&R band?

cubdog
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I'm curios too! Their music is all over the place. Really unfair to classify them into one genre. I went to Wiki and got this
Alternative rock, indie rock, alternative country, folk rock, experimental rock
I look at R&R in a more traditional way, maybe that's just me.
 
grillebilly said:
I'm curios too! Their music is all over the place. Really unfair to classify them into one genre. I went to Wiki and got this
Alternative rock, indie rock, alternative country, folk rock, experimental rock
I look at R&R in a more traditional way, maybe that's just me.
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There's a topic for a thread. What's R&R? I'm reminded of Dire Straits' Sultans of Swing - "They don't give a damn for any trumpet-playing band. It ain't what they call rock and roll."
 
I flew through this thread pretty quickly.... its hard to argue against Jagger... just based on longevity... other greats from other eras.... Morrison, Bowie, Iggy, Jello , Mercury , Rotten.... Angus in his heyday was incredible... Bryan Ferry of Roxy Music is one hell of showman also..... - I never saw the Doors, and I was always busy when Iggy was in town , I remember he was playing the stardust/hollywood CA in late 70's , I called a buddy to go but my friend did not feel like it..... usually I would just go by myself.... but for some reason I did not... -always regretted that one. I have been lucky enough to see all the other acts on my list though.... guess I really can't complain..... ec
 
That's why you can hear Roth's voice when the mic is nowhere near his big fat mouth. And what the hell is he wearing?
 
Aw man, I wish I could un-see that. No wonder I unplugged the radio thru the '80s.
 
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So many great ones mentioned here I would have to go with...

1. Alice Cooper
2. Alex Harvey
3. Ozzy
4. Jim Morrison
5. Robert Plant
 
Spookyfoot said:
So many great ones mentioned here I would have to go with...

1. Alice Cooper
2. Alex Harvey
3. Ozzy
4. Jim Morrison
5. Robert Plant
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So many great ones to choose. But this list ain't bad. For pure showmanship and entertainment, "Remember the Coop"!
 
grillebilly said:
Tweedy is engaging live, and obviously a huge talent, both performing and writing. The only question being, is Wilco a rock band? He didn't front Uncle Tupelo.
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He sorta co-fronted (w/ Farrar) UT, in the same manner as lennon & McCartney fronted The Beatles.

grillebilly said:
I'm curios too! Their music is all over the place. Really unfair to classify them into one genre. I went to Wiki and got this
Alternative rock, indie rock, alternative country, folk rock, experimental rock
I look at R&R in a more traditional way, maybe that's just me.
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I think of Wilco as Alt-Country-Roots/Americana +. Tweedy's work with Billy Bragg was inspired.
 
Well heck, Billy Bragg was a pretty darned talented frontman, although (usually) the only band member on stage.

Richard Thompson is an excellent frontman, has been for (nearly) 40 years.
 
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