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maYa [Visitor] //September 24 2008 at 14:26

ALEX TURNER of course!

Tinted Memories [Visitor] //September 24 2008 at 15:08

Matthew Bellamy any day :D

king monkey [Visitor] //September 24 2008 at 15:46

Zach de la Rocha. His energy and passion is insane.

Dean [Visitor] //September 24 2008 at 16:03

Pete Doherty

Jessica C [Visitor] //September 24 2008 at 16:05

Gotta be Matt Bellamy. Sexiest guy EVER, uber-talented, has a crazy dress sense, so much energy and he's one of the funniest guys in rock! Oh and he's frontman of the greatest live band of our generation.

pete donoghue [Visitor] //September 24 2008 at 16:08

where is dave gahan!!!

chi [Visitor] //September 24 2008 at 16:15

MATTHEW BELLAMY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kid B [Visitor] //September 24 2008 at 16:16

I'd have voted for Juanita Stein, if she were on the list. But seeing as she's not, I'll go with Thom Yorke.

Erin [Visitor] //September 24 2008 at 16:21

Julian Casablancas, Brandon Flowers. Matt Bellamy or Jimi Hendrix

Toronto [Visitor] //September 24 2008 at 16:25

Pete Doherty

Callum [Visitor] //September 24 2008 at 16:36

is every1 fuckin mental? especially that kid above me. alex turner? hes got the charisma of a wet tissue. the best frontman, in terms of everything, is jim morrison, BY FAR. any frontman around today has something to do with morrison and his legend is HUGE. jack white winning the poll atm? shows the amount of absoloute idiots in the world.

michael nicolai [Visitor] //September 24 2008 at 16:46

JIMI HENDRIX no doubt about it!!:D

uhuhuh [Visitor] //September 24 2008 at 17:23

bellamys shit aswell, the middle class arsehole.

super ed [Visitor] //September 24 2008 at 17:45

alex turner is a douchebag, jello all the way

cat [Visitor] //September 24 2008 at 18:00

Brandon Flowers by miles!!! Best looked and the frontman to one of the best bands ever!!!!

MEMEME [Visitor] //September 24 2008 at 18:01

Matt Bellamy

Stubbsy [Visitor] //September 24 2008 at 18:08

I just dont get the consistently blatant snubbing of Springsteen in every NME poll going. The fact he is not on this list renders it useless. Very few of the above can hold a candle. He is the greatest live performer and frontman there has ever been.

Jason [Visitor] //September 24 2008 at 18:10

Bellamy's shit? Are you mad? I've seen a fair few bands in my time and none have his energy on stage! He has everything and doesn't just stand there banging a tambourine like most mediocre frontmen eg. Liam Gallagher. The guy is a fucking genius as well as being in the biggest band around today!

ellii [Visitor] //September 24 2008 at 18:14

peter doherty

Alex *_* [Visitor] //September 24 2008 at 18:22

matt bellamy, thom yorke, dave grohl and kurt cobain. BUT why doesnt any one mention JEFF BUCKLEY !

dave [Visitor] //September 24 2008 at 19:17

Liam Gallagher...might not do much but hes got the charisma a rocknroll star needs frank carter is good too if you ever see gallows live

Mikey [Visitor] //September 24 2008 at 19:22

It's got to be Zach De La Rocha. Anyone who saw Rage at Reading will agree with me, he wins hands down.

JAKE [Visitor] //September 24 2008 at 19:33

Alex Turner-no contest!

Sammy [Visitor] //September 24 2008 at 19:48

every1 here is insane. seriously. matt bellamy, muse biggest band today? hmm... of course they are. kol, oasis, radiohead etc. alex turner, bellamy, doherty, brandon????? there all terrible, lifeless idiots, pick someone classic, robert plant or jim morrison ftw, their stature and influence is unheard of, there'll be no-one copying matt bellamy.

sam [Visitor] //September 24 2008 at 19:59

For me it has to be Alex Turner

[Visitor] //September 24 2008 at 20:04

can you please remove Tom Clarke's picture from the voting page-its making me feel sick every time I see it!

meets [Visitor] //September 24 2008 at 20:13

Duh. Old Matt Bellamy, I'm talking about their Showbiz/Origin of Symmetry era. Amazing frontman, he's toned down a bit now, but still excellent!

1977 [Visitor] //September 24 2008 at 20:16

Alex Turner has his head so far up his arse.....

Louise Tromans [Visitor] //September 24 2008 at 20:36

James Dean Bradfield, you might as well give the award to him now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Poppy [Visitor] //September 24 2008 at 20:56

Freddie Mercury!... Brandon Flowers :)

WahWah [Visitor] //September 24 2008 at 21:05

From what I've seen and heard Matt Bellamy is a bit of a wizard. Can't think of anyone who comes close.

Jimmy Brasco [Visitor] //September 24 2008 at 21:09

Robert Smith... easily.

kieran morgan [Visitor] //September 24 2008 at 21:55

matt bellamy is the best ever- no-one can beat his skill and talent- vocals, guitar or piano- hes the best!

Shaunyeah [Visitor] //September 24 2008 at 22:16

ian curtis or jim morrison, maybe morrisey. Why does everyone on this website have an obsession with muse? alex turner? grow up please!

Jock [Visitor] //September 24 2008 at 22:18

Its so clear that its Iggy Pop its almost painful. Stage Diving and crowd walking weren't around before him, and the guy was willing to spill actual blood for what he loves. Just to add, The Stooges tore things up in a way thats still yet to be matched, and Iggy is still the finest at the age of 60. Can only be one. That said, the fanboism of Muse and Doherty fans will win the day.

Dean. [Visitor] //September 24 2008 at 22:23

Pete Doherty? and Alex Turner? there good but c'mon Freddie Mercury...!

Jonathan [Visitor] //September 24 2008 at 23:20

Matthew Bellamy, he gonna be even bigger then hendrix and thoose guys in the history books

legolegs [Visitor] //September 24 2008 at 23:34

annnd there all men - so no - patti smith - debbie harry - pj harvey - nico - joni mitchell - bjork - chrissie hynde - on and on and on ---instead we have oasis and the arctic mokeys - again - are you serious? nme sort it out

chrissyh [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 01:11

i'm sorry, but matt belamy doesn't deserve a mention. period. morrissey must be so close for songwriting and the emotion he puts into it, and doherty, it must be said, runs him close for charisma for a contemporary, but strummer might nick it for what he acheived in a scene that was dying. count Iggy in there, too!!

RMP [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 02:14

No Lennon!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 04:17

Jarvis Cocker of course! the way he snakes around on stage.....

Sammm [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 04:48

Pffft watch HAARP and u see that there is only one option and that is Matthew Bellamy. Hes guitar spins, epic solos on piano and guitar are going to go far meanwhile he is head of the best live band around. Bono deserves a mention to

Yuri [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 05:30

Morrissey, Robert Smith or Ian Curtis, please.

yusyusyus [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 07:53

joe strummer is the best frontman of all time. no one else comes close. he interacts with the audience and makes you feel as ONE with him. full of passion and life. he is 4real. even richey manic knows that.

Duuuude [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 08:30

Matthew Bellamy for his energy on stage

Beautiful [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 10:13

Erm i think your forgettin david bryn .. talking heads seriously..

gill [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 10:16

i liked alex turner until he formed that awful band: last shadow puppets, writing the name of the band makes me ill in itself. Alex; what have done?? i used to respect, bring out the new monkeys album asap, you have a chance to prove yourself once again. oh yeh Doherty is a twat but a good muscian x much love x

[Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 10:42

Where is Carl Barât?

james cooper [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 10:59

gotta be johnny borrell

ron burgundy [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 11:33

get rid of the fanboys - matt bellamy is not bad but hes no freddie mercury. otherwise id back robert plant, iggy pop, liam gallagher or elvis obviously. i am shocked noone has backed bon scott, he was complete rock n roll.

Me, innit. [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 11:34

Ian Curtis. There is no debate required.

Pratty [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 11:53

Did someone seriously say Brendon Fucking Flowers? I have lost faith in

cuntbreath [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 12:49

H from Steps

MIke Needham [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 12:50

Matthew Bellamy from Muse...hands down.. !!! Excellent live, and an all round genius !!!

[Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 12:55

Classic rock: Roger Daltrey Modern: Ed Vedder

Wainwood [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 13:23

out of Doherty, Mozza & Strummer.. they are the dogs dangley bits. I give props to Ian Curtis aswell though

Nathan Williams [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 13:32

I would go for either Bobby Gillespie for straight out chillen cool power, or Ian Curtis' shear powerful presence.

Karl [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 13:35

Aww anit-Justin sentiment lives! Is NME still bitter about backing the wrong horse all those years ago. Exactly where are The Datsuns now?

peter kk [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 13:49

Tom meighan Rule

GOD [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 13:50

Jack White

[Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 13:52

Raymond Douglas Davies

Ed [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 14:04

Billy Corgan all the way!

[Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 14:14

Mathew Bellamy.

josh [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 14:22

obv bono

Lily [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 14:45

Robert Smith. Unquestionable.

ROBIN BANKS [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 14:53

WHere is bowie?

jamie [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 15:15

why is everyone so obsessed with muse and matt bellamy, there fucking shit. whoever said bellamy will be up there with hendrix and "those"guys, u need your head checking. bellamy effects the fuck out of his guitars, hes shit and predictable onstage and dresses and looks like an ugly tosser. muse are dull arena rock middle class wankers.

ibI [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 15:23

just paul banks ..

Katy [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 15:40

It's got to be Richard Ashcroft.

Lesley [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 15:46

Joe Strummer. He's as relevant today as he was 30 years ago!

Lucas Karagozian [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 16:12

what about howlin' Pelle from the hives. went to their show 2 weeks ago and he was amazing. still the best are julain casablancas and pete doherty, they are cool without even trying

Kenami [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 16:17

tim wheeler of ash, the nicest guy of rock and the best song writer of all generations, las album was pure genius and come on 1977? if anyone doesn't think ash is class then your obviously a twat with not musical sense

Fabien Oman [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 16:33

Both of Alex Turners bands are terrific and he's a real figurehead for our generation, but it's gotta be Matt Bellamy. Outrageously gifted guitarist and pianist, an operatic falsetto and absorbing performances

[Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 16:34

i'd say matt bellamy, tom meighan or alex kapranos, wtf is luke pritchard doing on tht list?

Fabien Oman [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 16:36

But aren't Liam Gallagher and Julian Casablancas just living embodiements of rock 'n' roll?

brian [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 16:50

hello did anyone say Mick Jagger? sure he is old but he showed us how its done!

Sally [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 17:03

Perry Farrell and marylin manson have been the most entertaining front men i've ever seen. But Thom York and Eddie Vedder get it for most tallented and charismatic. And What about David Bowie - he's got to be up there!!

sam norrie [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 17:07

has to be Ian Brown best front man i have seen live no doubt

Craw [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 17:18

Got to be matt Belamy, best guitar player of our generation, I have seen muse 20 times muse are the best live band on the planet, Untouchable

mitchell ingram [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 17:25

liam gallagher surely for pure charisma! however i do not understand why there is no brett anderson or patti smith, on stage these two define cool

Alison [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 17:32

No contest - it has to be Dave Grohl.

Matt [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 17:41

Matt Bellamy for the win! He's clearly God!..Muse are the best live band around today and Bellamy puts so much energy into live performances. He may as well win anyway whether you like him or not because he is on practically every NME magazine cover and usually on NME's home page!!

Dave [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 17:49

Its ROBERT PANT....Who else could get millions of girls to listen to Dazed and Confused....."Soul of a woman was created below" and they all cream

mikey boi [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 17:59

gotta be gee!!(gerard way) or corey taylor! MCR & SLiPKNoT!

Radio Ga Ga [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 18:10

Freddy Mercury. Hands down. If you don't think so then you have either no ears, are deaf or are an idiot. Just watch Live Aid if you wanna know why.

jaqueline [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 18:15

Are you fucking joking?.....you don't need to ask that everybody knows is fucking Liam Gallagher, he doesn't have to move his arse on stage to be the best frontman, thats what makes him the best frontman of all times......he's mad fer it!!!!!

Marko [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 18:35

No Mike Patton?

Brad [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 18:40

Where on earth is Michael Hutchence on this list?

rockfan [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 19:09

axl fucking rose sort it out you lot...

[Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 19:21

MORRISEEY

Museum Mouth [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 19:35

'The Greatest Front-person Ever' does not exist, if they did we wouldn't be having a poll about it. What I will say though is Matt Bellamy definitely isn't the greatest front-person ever because he is a scrotum.

bacon [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 19:50

Dave Grohl!

terixx [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 20:01

brandon flowers is the best frontman by far hes awasome :D

T O T A L S H I Z N I Z [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 20:02

1 - freddie mercury (seriously - how can anyone not love him?) 2 - liam gallagher (got the attitude) 3 - josh homme (awesome and doesnt take any crud) 4 - thom yorke (his dancing is funny and his voice rocks) 5 - kurt cobain (R I P)

steve [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 20:03

brandon flowers all the way

Mauricio Salinas (Chile) [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 20:20

I don't have the time to read all comments but i think you're missing someone who has THE right to be on this poll: that man is Howlin' Pelle Almqvist from The Hives... This fella has so much of many things: Charisma, Entertaiment, a good Master od Ceremony and a Great style on stage and he knows is the best of the best band of the world (as we know to). Maybe he's wrong but the ATTITUDE counts so much... Greetings from Chile, South America. P.D.: i like most of the frontmans on the list but i think Pelle haves enough points on his favour to be here.

Mauricio Salinas (Chile) [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 20:30

I don't have the time to read all comments but i think you're missing someone who has THE right to be on this poll: that man is Howlin' Pelle Almqvist from The Hives... This fella has so much of many things: Charisma, Entertaiment, a good Master of Ceremony and a Great style on stage and he knows is the best of the best band of the world (as we know to). Maybe he's wrong but the ATTITUDE counts so much... Greetings from Chile, South America. P.D.: i like most of the frontmans on the list but i think Pelle haves enough points on his favour to be here.

Chris Nicks [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 20:33

Scott Weiland... easily the best frontman I've ever seen, he can sing, move and looks as cool as fuck, pure rock'nroll!!!

Alex [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 20:34

Ian Brown in the roses was awesome - he couldn't sing a note but was the coolest dude on the planet.

jesse boycott [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 20:37

julian casblancas anyone? already fronting the best band this century.

james [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 21:12

damon albarn definetly for all of his three projects blur, gorillaz, the good the bad and the queen

Joe Geraghty [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 21:26

Not being funny but bellamy never comes close to the crowd, and can anyone ever hear what muse mumble to audience on stage??? Frank carter, for his passion, energy and love and devotion to his fans. xxxxxxxxxxxx

[Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 22:00

MATT BELLAMY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

Tom [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 22:11

Bono hands down. The only other that even comes close is Morrissey.

Neil Wilson [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 22:22

Seriously, no Peter Gabriel?!?

Max [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 22:30

I am not an old fart, but i really think many of these try hard to be Mick Jagger. And the only one who topped it is Iggy. Sorry.

Buba [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 22:33

Bellamy is untouchable to be honest...the modern guru of stadium rock, endless talent...you have to respect the likes of Freddie Mercury and Robert Plant though, just legendary as Bellamy is fast becoming.

Javiera Cárcamo [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 22:47

Gotta be Freddie Mercury, because of his voice and charism.

[Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 23:20

Liam Gallagher

cloughy [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 23:41

bon scott/ brian johnson closely followed by robert plant matt bellamy is awesome but hasnt got shit on these 3

Germaen [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 23:42

Iggy Pop

pinkerton [Visitor] //September 25 2008 at 23:47

Rivers Cuomo

kevin [Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 00:20

LIAM GALLAGHER the living embodiment of all that is great about rock n roll

milo from Linares! (chile) [Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 00:29

JULIAN CASABLANCAS or, PETE DOHERTY or PAUL BANKS, or maybe, BRANDON FLOWERS

[Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 00:48

for as shortly that he was the front person, brian jones, although he's not on the list. or at least tom be back in modern times pelle almqvist from the hives

Michael Jackson [Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 02:13

Me, when I was in the Jacksons. Obviously.

[Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 02:14

Pete Doherty... no doubt

c1itlikker [Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 03:41

Freddie Mercury without doubt

Juanma Salamanca [Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 03:47

the legendary Robert Plant and his magic voice.

musicfan [Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 05:24

Brandon Flowers

IBO Muar Johor [Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 05:34

Where is Messr Greg Dulli of the Afghan Whigs/Twilight Singers/Gutter Twins? can you name me a smoother, more soulful and charismatic cat?

William Chambers III [Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 06:14

Liam Gallagher his stage presence is incredible, and he has so much power in his voice. He has inspired so many others to get into music HE is the #1 Frontman of all time

Natalie [Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 07:17

Joshua Homme

Alister [Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 07:57

Nice to see Kim Deal on the list, unless I'm blind where was Juliana Hatfield??

Raisin [Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 08:01

Ian Curtis, Kurt Cobain and Brandon Flowers

luke coughlan [Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 08:41

mike patton should definetley win, billy corgan should be there to

Adam Garlick [Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 08:46

Axl Rose = Ledgend.

rob [Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 09:07

chris cornell? Layne Staley?

Jamie [Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 09:23

freddie mercury of course, maybe liam gallagher, but nobody can match freddy's charisma or vocal talent. bellamy's an idiot compared to him.

Josef [Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 09:28

Mozza! any day!....

[Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 09:32

IAN ASTBURY

Luke Cowham [Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 10:16

WELLER... followed by Liam Gallagher.

Ross K [Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 10:41

James Hetfield - one of the best rhythm guitar players of all time & a damn good front man. Axl Rose - love or hate him he's a great frontman. Zach De La Rocha - what more needs to be said?! - Robert Plant, Ozzy Osbourne, Jim Morrison, Steven Tyler, Lemmy & Dave Grohl are great as well. Are you kidding me with Morrisey?! Most boring man on the planet, also why include tosh like Alex Turner or Jonny Borell or Kele whatshisface?! They don't do anything except stand there and play? How is that a good frontman, a frontman has to be larger than life, not a statue! Also where the hell is Phil Lynott in that list?! Shame!!!!

Katrine [Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 10:52

John Robb from Goldblade is the best frontman I've ever seen. For sheer energy, connection with the audience, passion and pure wildness he's the man and he's sexy as hell as well!

[Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 11:34

JOE STRUMMER!!! no sweat

Mimosaxl [Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 12:02

Axl Rose, of course. The rest is ok but, you know but nothing compares to him. End of the story. Axl RULES ! ! !

fishski [Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 12:16

Your lack of inclusion of David Gahan renders the whole exercise pointless... ;-)

Hurricane Jane [Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 12:30

JEFF BUCKLEY, EDDIE VEDDER, THOM YORKE

emma [Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 12:49

yeah, what about Mike Patton??

Matt [Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 13:03

No one has yet mentioned clearly the best front man of all in James Hetfield

Slicko [Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 13:04

Iggy and Lydon not in top 10? Confirmation that NME has evolved into Smash Hits. Goodbye for good.

14 [Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 13:07

liam gallagher

mal [Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 13:14

Miles Hunt the wonderstuffs mouth piece gobby and arrogant

lemmysson [Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 13:31

I tell everyone that Lemmy is my dad (even though he isn't really) so guess who I am voting for! Anyway he really is one of the greatest frontmen for a band ever. If you doubt me go & see motorhead. LEMMY ROCKS!

strokesfan [Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 13:54

julian casablancas!

[Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 13:58

David yow from Jesus Lizard...

Silas [Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 14:17

Ian Brown all the way

chester [Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 15:00

the fact that ezra koenig is in here and not aaron weiss confirms the lack of any accuracy in this poll.

hips_like_cinderella [Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 15:04

Glenn Danzig!

JNCD [Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 15:30

Michael Hutchence? Morrissey of course. And Bono's no slouch either.

Emma [Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 15:49

Bon Scott or Thom Yorke..Hmmmm!

blackswan [Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 16:06

The Greatest Front Person Ever doesn´t exist. But for me is best Thom Yorke. Very talented and funny boy.

Kieally [Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 16:19

Tom Meighan is one of the best the way he prances around on stage is worth seeing at any time. Laim Gallagher ain't bad either

Lucas [Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 16:31

GERARD WAY!!!! He could out-front any other frontperson anyone could ever care to mention, ever!

Lillo [Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 16:39

BONO! no one comes close...

Andre Simon [Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 16:56

Robert Plaaaaant

David Coulthard [Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 16:59

without doubt Freddie Mercury. He could sing and wasn't boring to watch

[Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 17:33

you jerks, Green day is one of the best live bands in the world BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i cant believe someone actually said Johnny Borrell, P.s wheres Carl Barat on this list?

bb [Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 17:33

you jerks, Green day is one of the best live bands in the world BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i cant believe someone actually said Johnny Borrell, P.s wheres Carl Barat on this list?

[Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 17:47

Bellamy. Without question. He's going to be remembered forever.

maxlananas [Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 17:57

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stumica [Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 18:19

What about Chris Martin guys? I'm quite surprised no one mentioned him as yet!! he's excellent!

tttt [Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 18:41

The Boss??? Bruce Springsteen?

taity [Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 18:50

freddie mercury will be up there fronting lennon, hendrix, moon et al.

craig [Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 18:54

TOM CLARKE HE FUKIN RULES

Anahi Lazo [Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 18:57

Matt Bellamy, Julian Casablancas, and Brandon Flowers.

[Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 19:11

JIM FUCKING MORRISON!

[Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 19:17

Liam Gallagher, and obviously Tom Clarke, they always give it some, thats what its all about

[Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 19:28

casey chaos!!

Kels [Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 19:31

Debbie Harry or John Lydon .. deffinatly

Dave Bosma [Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 19:34

Liam G.

Tony [Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 19:49

It's Iggy. Wa the best in the 60s and the best at Glasto when they reformed. Any prick who says Julian Cassablancas is fucking deaf, blind and stupid - the strokes are to the STooges what blink 182 are to the ramones. And joey ramone is second. brandon flower??? what a twat

Hello, I know something about something [Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 19:53

MARK E SMITH you southern dolt whippersnappers. He IS the band.

[Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 20:11

People, you are clearly ignoring the obvious fact that it is Bono who is the best ever. Bono's got everything in greater quantities than all of these other people- as great as they may be.

Erik from CANADA [Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 23:04

to be nominated, I think your band must be successful for at least 10 years, aside from that Freddie Mercury hands down... I mean come on! maaaaybe Michael Hutchence? Robert Smith??? are you kidding? I love the Cure, but come on, does he even move onstage???

Drugstore Cowboy [Visitor] //September 26 2008 at 23:07

Kurt Cobain

Claire [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 00:42

Brandon Flowers, Morrissey, Win Butler, Julian Casablancas, Liam Gallagher, Emily Haines, Alex Turner, Robert Smith, Ian Curtis, David Bowie, Ricky Wilson, Karen O, Debbie Harry, Damon Albarn, Alex Kapranos.

[Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 02:00

Liam Gallagher

Aln [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 03:00

Louis Armstrong

ewan m [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 03:03

Ian curtis

SPLNTR [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 03:15

I would have to say JOE STRUMMER

JUan! [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 03:38

Bellamy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YEah [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 03:52

Anthony Kiedis... Paul Banks

Fluffington [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 04:27

"an alchemical mix of looks, charisma, virtuosity and sexuality." Now that's a dictionary definition of a certain Mr. Brett Anderson! And it's the chap's birthday on Monday... let's slap that arse, swing that mic lead and move him up on the list, shall we?

Fluffington [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 04:27

"an alchemical mix of looks, charisma, virtuosity and sexuality." Now that's a dictionary definition of a certain Mr. Brett Anderson! And it's the chap's birthday on Monday... let's slap that arse, swing that mic lead and move him up on the list, shall we?

Fluffington [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 04:28

"an alchemical mix of looks, charisma, virtuosity and sexuality." Now that's a dictionary definition of a certain Mr. Brett Anderson! And it's the chap's birthday on Monday... let's slap that arse, swing that mic lead and move him up on the list, shall we?

Michael [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 07:41

Freddie Mercury is by far and away the most eminent, entertaining and talented frontperson in that list.

[Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 07:57

Woo Brendon Urie!!!

ISO [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 08:29

Josh Homme, straight up

Herr Bauz [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 09:01

Axl Rose

George-O [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 09:37

Matt Bellamy is without a doubt the most awesome frontman I've ever seen.

why do u care [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 10:23

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Lucia [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 10:54

No doubt...Morrissey!!!

terri [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 11:13

Carl Barat

Rich T [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 12:22

Brett Anderson or Morrissey for me

Niclas [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 12:41

Joshua Homme. No further explanation needed..

mee [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 13:23

This list is a bullsh*t without David Gahan !

Zee [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 13:29

Frank Black

Betthhyy- [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 13:37

OMG !! This is so hard to choose ! Nearly all of the people who were mentioned are absolute legends ... for me though , alex turner, FREDDIE MERCURY , KURT COBAIN and Pete Doherty x

it depends [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 13:44

depends what aspect of front man ship you want...sexy you want julian. for showman ship you've got iggy, talent you've got robert smith and for history and skill you've got jimi. but ian curtis should win...his lyrics, dancing, and influence. he's got the frontman life/story too.

JossAcklund [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 13:55

Dave Gahan, easily. Katie White, Johnny Borrell and Lovefoxxxxxxxxzzzzzz? Don't make me vomit my insides.

Marianne [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 14:11

Yannis Philippakis and Alice Glass

ash [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 14:18

I know he did some awful stuff but I've never seen a frontman as charismatic as Freddie Mercury

Benjamino [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 14:20

I thought David Bowie was regarded as the greatest front man? He aint even made the list! Probably Marilyn Manson in my opinion

pac man [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 14:27

sir michael stipe all the way...

Navigator [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 14:37

Shane Macgowan By leaps and bounds, Liam Gallaghar, Then pete Doherty

Tom Shaw [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 14:53

Joe Strummer or Morrissey

[Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 15:29

Alex Kapranos. No question. No doubt.

Visitor [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 15:39

imo Matt Bellamy for his sexy powerful sing voice, amazing guitar playing and beautiful piano solos plus his crazy stage persona !!

davids [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 15:46

God... FREDDIE MERCURY.. Jesus, there's absolutly no one like him. No other option, vote for #2!!

Soph [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 16:10

Ricky Wilson or Ryan Jarman!

Sam [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 16:20

1.) Jim Morrison 2.) Iggy Pop 3.) Morrissey 4.) Mick Jagger 5.) David Johansen

sam buckingham [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 16:44

Paul Weller all the way

Meli [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 16:45

Matthew Bellamy of course.

Isabel Reyes from Colombia [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 16:55

Robert Smith have all : alchemical mix of looks, charisma, virtuosity and sexuality.

Isabel Reyes from Colombia [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 16:58

Robert Smith have all : alchemical mix of looks, charisma, virtuosity and sexuality.

DOUG DIAS [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 17:09

W. AXL ROSE IS THE BEST I'VE EVER SEEN.

Mark [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 17:59

Liam Gallagher for the attitude. Iggy Pop for the energy. Freddie Mercury for being utterly over the top. I want to nominate a woman but none hold a candle to those three. But then again, neither can 99% of men

[Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 18:56

shane mac gowan

don [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 19:02

wayne coyne

Bobby bollox [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 19:02

James Brown by a country mile.

[Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 19:09

Carl Barât

billy [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 19:18

ricky wilson, he was rly good live

butcher [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 19:18

simply jim morrison.

Rat [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 19:52

Axl - oui, Axl

Callum [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 20:20

It's gotta be Ricky Wilson from the Kaiser Chiefs. I've seen them twice now and he has so much energy on stage it's unbelievable, plus he get's the crowd going.

jared boow [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 20:39

i can understand bias by NME against the music of depeche mode- they've always received a hard time- but not to include Dave Gahan in the list is just ludicrous! He is one of the most entertaining, 'get the crowd going' frontmen i've ever seen- the trick is to do it to a crowd at a festival who aren't necessarily there to see you- i saw him as a solo artist in Manchester at the Move Festival in 2004, and the crowd seemed to be "who IS this guy??"...but within 2 or 3 tracks, with his infectious enthusiasm and 'come on join in' attitude (as well as a couple of DM tracks to help the crowd realise who he was)- he won them over to the point where the whole crowd was chanting- "we want Dave we want Dave"- and he actually encored!! Feeder on next were flat in comparison with no encore!! To me, that proves what a showman and great frontman Gahan is. He makes you want to wave your arms, dance and since your a*rse off!!!! come on NME, sort your stuff out!!!!

dick head [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 20:40

liam gallagher

will c [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 20:43

i reckon freddie mercury but dave g comes a close second

alex [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 20:47

Mark E. Smith

TheOriginator [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 20:48

Mick Jagger. The Originator. He was the first frontman, everybody stole from Mick. And he is STILL standing and doing it. So, it would be unfair to give the #1 spot to anyone else. Mick Jagger, period.

Tone [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 21:08

ANDREW W.K.

martin mcdonnell [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 21:19

it's gotta be Dave Grohl

SEEEEEEAN [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 21:30

JIMI HENDRIX; FREDDIE MERCURY; JIM MORRISON; LIAM GALLAGHER; IGGY POP; KURT COBAIN; MORRISSEY; MICK JAGER; ROBERT PLANT; ZACK DE LA ROCHA. there's perhaps a few missing but i don't think the list of the 'greatest frontmen' can be that much bigger as there's a serious lack of frontmen in today's music scene.

Ruby [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 21:41

rr loads of gudins but it has to be definatley tom clarke !!!

Hughes [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 21:46

Josh Homme!

Ross H [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 21:47

actually i think Howlin' Pelle Almqvist is an amazing frontman

Ruby [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 22:05

Jim Morrison dude, he was THE one to start all that stage jumping, crowd pumping, and truly giving people their money's worth. He's the father of the bad boy Rock n Roll persona.

Amanda [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 22:32

You put Courtney Love on the list and you forget Bob Dylan ? Dylan is your winner. Nobody on this list can touch Bob, Case closed.

Richard Freed [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 22:51

I'd vote Jon Fratelli. Voice, Songwriting, Guitar skill, Scottish charm. He deserves to be in this list.

MCR11111111 [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 22:59

GERARD WAY! INSPIRATIONAL AND GORGEOUS!!! KURT COBAIN IS AMZING TOO

ciel [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 23:20

Freddie Mercury and Jack White

Hayley [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 23:22

What about Shirley Manson from Garbage? She's amazing!

Dave's Chick [Visitor] //September 27 2008 at 23:52

Dave Grohl is the best!!!!!!! and after Robert Plant and Kurt Cobain...

Roz Farmer [Visitor] //September 28 2008 at 00:04

Freddie Mercury because no one else is or was like him and he's just a legend!

robert Commandeur [Visitor] //September 28 2008 at 00:18

alex turner-alex turner

Dreamer [Visitor] //September 28 2008 at 00:54

What the hell? Johnny Rotten isn't even a CHOICE on this poll! Fuck that!

Philthy P.S. Phil [Visitor] //September 28 2008 at 01:13

What about JEFFREY K. CLAYTON, THE LONG HAIRED WEIRDO....the singer for ANTiSEEN? AND WHAT ABOUT WATTIE BUCHAN OF THE EXPLOITED? AND WHAT ABOUT G.G. ALLIN?!

Me [Visitor] //September 28 2008 at 02:15

Is it my eyesight...wheres Tim Wheeler? Those dimples!!!!

[Visitor] //September 28 2008 at 02:37

evan dando,shure

Freddy Medina , Chile [Visitor] //September 28 2008 at 02:45

MIKE PATTON MIKE PATTON MIKE PATTON MIKE PATTON

dawn [Visitor] //September 28 2008 at 03:04

Why isn't Howlin' Pelle Almqvist from the Hives on this list?! WTF?!

natalie [Visitor] //September 28 2008 at 03:04

Why isn't Howlin' Pelle Almqvist from the Hives on this list?! WTF?!

Electric Fishe [Visitor] //September 28 2008 at 03:26

Damon Albarn should be in much bigger font. And in a bright colour. With a lovely picture to the side. And a little music clip. Yeahhhh.

Hugh G. Rection [Visitor] //September 28 2008 at 03:27

Joey Ramone,

May [Visitor] //September 28 2008 at 04:19

layne staley !!!!!!!!!!!1

Rant [Visitor] //September 28 2008 at 07:14

Iggy Pop. He's the energizer bunny on speed. Going strong since the 1960's. Iggy still does it old school at age 61. Powerful shows every time. Saw Iggy perform "Mask" on Letterman and the audience seemed in shock.

Rant [Visitor] //September 28 2008 at 07:18

Iggy Pop. He's the energizer bunny on speed. Going strong since the 1960's. Iggy still does it old school at age 61. Powerful shows every time. Saw Iggy perform "Mask" on Letterman and the audience seemed in shock.

KOL [Visitor] //September 28 2008 at 09:46

Caleb Followill...i promise just listen, and the potential...its endless

dan [Visitor] //September 28 2008 at 10:02

matt bellamy johnny borrell carl barat ?!!? what are we, eleven?

Denny Landzaat [Visitor] //September 28 2008 at 10:42

Zach de la Rocha

wilko [Visitor] //September 28 2008 at 10:48

what, no gary glitter?

Glennboy [Visitor] //September 28 2008 at 11:01

Jimi Hendrix of course, I did not see him play so just guessing. Robert Smith is also a great understated front man with none of the rock n roll bullshit. Hetfield i think for the metallers and syd barrett for the psychedelic minded people.

Ian Curtis [Visitor] //September 28 2008 at 11:14

Ian Curtis

GK [Visitor] //September 28 2008 at 11:33

1) Mick Jagger 2) Iggy Pop 3) W Axl Rose 4) John Lydon 5) Liam Gallagher

rik [Visitor] //September 28 2008 at 11:44

where the hell is dave gahan from depeche mode

Rob Saunders [Visitor] //September 28 2008 at 12:24

Freddie Mercury or Dave Grohl or Caleb Followill if he's there which i doubt!

Rob Saunders [Visitor] //September 28 2008 at 12:26

sorry caleb is there didnt see him there are too many goddamn names!!!

[Visitor] //September 28 2008 at 13:33

alot of good options, but in the end.... Billy Corgan's charisma wins it

tired [Visitor] //September 28 2008 at 13:41

ROBERT SMITH DON'T MOVE ANYMORE ON STAGE??? HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO A CURE SHOW?? I THINK NO!!! HE DANCE, HE MOVE LIKE A 20YEARS OLD BOY! DONT TALK IF YOU DONT KNOW!

KLS [Visitor] //September 28 2008 at 13:43

It has to be Freddie Mercury - without a doubt, the kids today are just imitators not innovators and very rarely have stage presence! Whoever says Johhny Borrell has to be having a laugh! Look in the dictionary for narcissistic knob and there will be johnnys picture!

Marisa [Visitor] //September 28 2008 at 13:58

Robert Smith for sure!

plastic toy [Visitor] //September 28 2008 at 14:13

you can shove matt bellamy and muse up your hole. overrated band with a thom yorke wannabe lead singer. best frontmen. morrissey, frank black, liam g, billy corgan, kurt cobain, john lydon, mick jagger, iggy pop

gdill [Visitor] //September 28 2008 at 14:15

Pete Doherty

Mark [Visitor] //September 28 2008 at 15:22

Morrissey is the best frontman ever. For his amazing voice, dancing and rapore with his fans.

Mark Beckett [Visitor] //September 28 2008 at 15:25

Shane McGowan shouldn't be overlooked, as a brilliant musician and lyricist

GUesT [Visitor] //September 28 2008 at 16:32

has to be either Joe Strummer or Mick Jagger.. both of them lived and breathed their music, and knew how to entertain

[Visitor] //September 28 2008 at 16:33

Axl Rose is still an incredible frontman, despite all you 'Slash arse-lickers'. Iggy Pop is legendary for his performances. James Hetfield rocks as well. Freddie Mercury was an awesome frontman and Marilyn Manson always makes good use of the stage. Where's Alice Cooper though? You'd think he'd be up there with the kind of shows he puts on! And thank you NME for not putting Pete Wentz up there. He's not a frontman!!!...although he likes to think he is.

Pati [Visitor] //September 28 2008 at 16:53

JARVIS, of course!!!!!

ciaran Brophy [Visitor] //September 28 2008 at 17:29

black francis for his great solo stuff and being part of one of the best bands ever the pixes

[Visitor] //September 28 2008 at 17:32

some of the people included in this list are ridiculous candidates. Thom and Ian all the way.

greektzatziki [Visitor] //September 28 2008 at 18:20

your lack of consiousness is remarkable.you have to start listening to music.

Laura [Visitor] //September 28 2008 at 18:34

Definatly Gerard Way. He is truly an inspiration and the greatest front man ever. xoxo

Paul Deeney [Visitor] //September 28 2008 at 18:56

Ian Curtis get my vote!

ekg [Visitor] //September 28 2008 at 19:05

Brandon Flowers... come on he's from vegas, he was born to be a frontman

cooper [Visitor] //September 28 2008 at 19:17

brandon flowers is best :D

Adam [Visitor] //September 28 2008 at 20:03

PETE DOHERTY

Lucy [Visitor] //September 28 2008 at 20:08

Definitely Brandon Flowers! He has the looks and the talent - always amazing live. Plus, he isn't afraid to speak his mind, which I respect him for.

Molly [Visitor] //September 28 2008 at 20:35

Brandon Flowers.

Not Mechanical [Visitor] //September 28 2008 at 20:45

David Bowie?

Acestoseland [Visitor] //September 28 2008 at 20:48

Tim Burgess, Charismatic lead singer of The Charlatans has to be up there but as for the greatest ever i reckon Jim Morrisson. I think he had it all.

KING_OF_LEON [Visitor] //September 28 2008 at 20:52

THOM YORKE!

diego ch. [Visitor] //September 28 2008 at 21:03

Thom Yorke definetly

john cooper clarke [Visitor] //September 28 2008 at 21:08

ST JOE STUMMER or Robert smith

Sammy [Visitor] //September 28 2008 at 21:52

I have to say hands down its Matt Bellamy coz he is the greatest front man of all time. But i think the whole of Muse deserve to win it as well. Anyone who saw them live and at the Royal Albert Hall will know what im talking about. Matt on the organ was mind blowing. Also my second choice is Caleb Followill, Kings Of Leon's sets are amazing.

Sammy [Visitor] //September 28 2008 at 21:55

I have to say hands down its Matt Bellamy coz he is the greatest front man of all time. But i think the whole of Muse deserve to win it as well. Anyone who saw them live and at the Royal Albert Hall will know what im talking about. Matt on the organ was mind blowing. Also my second choice is Caleb Followill, Kings Of Leon's sets are amazing.

amiee [Visitor] //September 28 2008 at 22:04

pelle almqvist pelle almqvist pelle almqvist pelle almqvist pelle almqvist where is he?

Becca [Visitor] //September 28 2008 at 23:26

Brandon Flowers for sure!

JOHN L [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 00:55

That list is a joke right, why is there no Michael Stipe ?????

[Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 01:18

Michael Hutchence!!!! Why is he not here? He was genius! Sexuality, charisma, VOICE, magnetism.. perfection!

musk [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 01:33

you are all idiots

Adam [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 02:03

OK... David Bowie? Prince? whatever...

Norwich City Music Fan [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 02:11

For me, IAN BROWN. its a generational thing, the Roses were cool as you like, gigs were events, and there was Ian Brown being fantastic. No disrespect to those voting for Matt Bellamy or Alex Turner, but will you be voting for them in 20 years time? You won't, I'll tell ya now. Not sure about Ian Curtis either, I mean how many of you actually saw him live? Yeah, exactly. I think you need to have seen em live. Nice debate though....

MAtt Bris [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 02:15

Alex Turner is the most boring front man alive. The Music, Oasis, the vines all great front men

random [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 02:31

how can Tomata Du plenty not be on there clearly the greatest.

Dead Joe! [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 02:33

Jello Biaffra for all of you fucking posers!!! he was like iggy on dope! NAZI PUNKS FUCK OFF!!

lovretic [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 02:40

IAN CURTIS AND KURT COBAIN

Visitor [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 02:46

Robert Smith, Morrissey, Ian Curtis all the little fan girls of pulp, oasis AND FUCKING ALEX TURNER Their good bands, but the best front man of all time??? Get your heads out of your arses and look at real, raw talent!

Susie [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 03:08

Im with Kenami, Tim Wheeler more than deserves a mention as does Davey Havok of AFI. C'mon, who compiled this list?? On a positive note, atleast you didnt forget Brett Anderson :)

Aus-ten- [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 04:20

BRANDON FLOWERS

Mel [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 05:08

Brandon Flowers. No question.

Tis Me [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 06:09

Wheres Howlin' Pelle Almqvist? Hmm? Hmm? HPA! HPA! HPA! HPA! HPA! HPA!

hot [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 06:35

BOB MARLEY!

Jason [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 08:21

GTFO MATTHEW BELLAMY. I AM SO FUCKING SICK OF SEEING YOUR FACE.

Illachy [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 09:55

gerard way . ..

AJ [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 10:27

Kurt Cobain, and lol Johnny Borrell that mans a knob!!!

Sammy Lashwood [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 11:06

Ok well i doubt that anyone who has commented (including myself) has seen every frontperson on the list live which you would have to have done in order to make an accurate decision! I think in all this bile however Mick Jagger was mentioned twice!!!! Mick fucking Jagger for gods sake! The hives man was completely insane and has to be up there, along with the captivating Iggy pop! ridiculously good! Whoever said ricky wilson and expects to be taken seriously wants to fuck off and check themselves!!!! easy!

kieran [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 11:36

Strummer and Jones. No debate.

mintqr [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 11:42

ROBERT SMITH of THE CURE!!!!!!

Annie [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 11:48

Carlos Barât. No contest.

michael [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 11:53

Eddie Vedder

littlelewis [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 12:58

What the hell is this? its rubbish, gerrard way, hayley willliams! yet no Bob marley?! he was in a little band called the wailers, him and his band were quite good if anybody hasnt heard of them you should check them out. (insert sarcasm)

Nathan Mcl [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 13:43

Its a 3way beetween Ian Brown Pete Doherty And Alex Turner for me

OHMY. ;D [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 14:21

ROBERT SMITH ALL DEFINTELY! Then maybe Siouxsie Sioux...... but wheres Dave Gahan?! he should be in the list!!! X

Rachel [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 14:23

Brandon Flowers

Guest [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 14:43

Two words; Elvis Presley

Russedee [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 14:47

Where the hell is Gray Barlow, hunky chunky and a cheeky monkey.

john [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 14:56

jagger hendrix mercury gilmour

john [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 14:56

jagger hendrix mercury gilmour

wardy [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 15:33

WHERES BONO?? HES A GENIUS!!

Albert Camus [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 15:33

Gerard? He's not really a frontman, more of an attacking midfielder, and whilst he's good, history...Pele, Muller, Zico, Maradona, Jamie Cureton. Oh alright then, Bowie or Ian Brown.

THE TRUTH [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 15:35

All those who voted for Matt Bellamy and Carl Barat is exactly why the Voting age in the UK is 18 and not 12.

Mike Joyce [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 15:43

Happy Birthday Brett Anderson - Greatest Front Person ever!

WHAT!!! [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 16:07

NO KING MONKEY!! That pleb Borrell is here as is that guy from the god awful foals!! Ian Brown all the way!!

J Ro [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 16:42

Brandon Flowers 100000% BRANDON woooo!!!

theo [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 17:00

does h from steps count as a front man? he embodies true spirit of rock!

theo [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 17:01

or wossname from towers of london ? there awesome....

Nathan [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 17:07

pete doherty all the way.

jordan [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 17:09

kele okereke

John [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 17:18

no other than Jim Morrison

vickie [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 17:28

damon albarn definately, anyone who's been to a blur gig has to agree. annoys me he doesn't seem to get the recognition he deserves. legend!

bekah [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 18:13

i'd say Ian Curtis because he pretty much tortured himself onstage. and rolled in glass. But then Joe Strummer is one of my all time heroes. and then Ryan Jarman is a local hero with Wakefield being about 8 miles away. and then theres Debbie Harry...

chloe [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 18:15

Brian Molko? Faris Rotter? Kevin Shields? Dave Grohl? etc etc etc. This is stupid, fucking oasis will win just because everyone still seems to think they actually make good music.

stev. [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 18:22

mr pete doherty.. without doubt

Emilio [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 18:25

Goran Bregovic is a good frontman... But talking seriously, it´s between Jim Morrison, Morrissey, David Byrne and Jarvis Cocker.

Anon [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 18:42

Gotta be 1Liam Gallagher 2Ian Curtis 3Mick Jagger

til from germany [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 18:44

the best frontman ever? of course ALEX TURNER there is no better one

Nath Starr [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 18:46

Bruce Dickinson

andy mc [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 19:08

where is mr tim burgess?

brianboytokyo [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 19:21

Top 5 in no particular order: Roger Daltrey Bruce Dickenson Freddie Mercury Eddie Vedder Liam Gallagher

amy [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 19:41

damon albarn, tom meihgan, debbie harry, liam gallagher, freddy mercury, brandon flowers.

Ho hum. [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 19:44

Guy Garvey. Seriously underated as a front man.

Ed chute [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 20:06

for pure belligerent brilliance LIAM GALLAGHER

Josh [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 20:45

Shane McGowan, magic bastard!!!!

Beggers [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 20:48

John Lydon, just watch the Bill Grundy show clip

kyle brown [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 20:54

neil young

WHAT!!!!!????? [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 21:05

ITS OBVIOUSLY FREDDIE MERCURY.

jimmy [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 21:09

Lux Interior

rae [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 21:13

def steven tyler...

Alexandra [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 22:13

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steves [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 23:15

Pete Doherty all the way, even if u think he's a prick, the guy puts its all into it, on his day is the best front man on the planet, and just for the way he creates a relationship with his fans should he should win this award.

Sam [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 23:16

Shame only a few people mentioned, Tom Meighan he is brilliant and has so much stage presence unlike others on this list, although there are a lot of other good front men on it to be fair.

Drunkanuk [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 23:27

Alex Harvey (SAHB) Frank Zappa Iggy Pop Alice Cooper David Johannson Jagger Mercury Plant Daltrey Ginger - Wildhearts Rock Marc Bolan Ian Hunter Ian Anderson Mike Patton (best vox alive today) Steven Tyler Geddy Lee (Tee Hee Hee) Take that you chirpers...

v [Visitor] //September 29 2008 at 23:38

has to be Matt Bellamy for me! Freddie Mercury, Jim Morrison and John Lennon to name a few were amazing and i have seen many good bands but Matt! wow! - i have never felt as much emotion as i did when i saw Muse. couldn't take my eyes off him!!! he deserves all those 'live' awards.

Ryanisonfire! [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 00:17

Kyle falconer or Johnny Borrell purely because he thinks he is ace, tries his best and puts on agood show

Mike [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 00:18

Too ALL the people that are voting for alex turner and brandon flowers must know NOTHING about rock FREDDIE MERCURY !!! WITHOUT A DOUBT IS THE BEST FRONT MAN EVER .........................hahahaha alex turner ??? be serious ......

taylor [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 01:39

you gotta go with bellamy.

taylor [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 01:39

you gotta go with bellamy.

K [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 06:10

Alex turner

half jack [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 08:14

since kim gordon is not on the list, i have to say matt bellamy.

Cian Hanley [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 09:09

Its got to be the late great Mr Joe Strummer

Luke Christian [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 09:10

John Robb without a doubt

Ida Aurora [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 10:40

Bono; for his spectacular ability to switch between the 'serious' and 'ridiculous' and seemingly be equally at home doing both. And then of course his singing, he has a great rock voice but he also has soul. or Morrissey; for being able to 'sing his life' in the most passionate fashion. Then there's his BIGMOUTH, which strikes again and again and again, sometimes with hilarious and other times embarrassing results - but either way, he IS a personality that is very rare in pop/rock-music, and god bless him for it.

MAXoid [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 10:52

I heard Matt Bellamy shaves his balls, so he can't be on there. A great front man has hairy balls. Great, Working Class Balls isn't it chaps? Hendrix wouldn't have shaved his balls.

Jordan [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 11:00

Why the fcuk have you shortlisted yannis as one of the best frontmen ever?? What's the world coming to?

aaga [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 11:11

Bono. Michael Stipe. For sure. I couldn't pick only one of them.

Declan [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 11:44

It's Mick Jagger, obviously.

Declan [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 11:44

It's Mick Jagger, obviously.

Magsieboy [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 11:55

Has to be Bono,hes been kicking it for 30 years and going strong ,see the band live to see what i mean,then Liam G just for attitude !

phoenix [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 12:19

Bono with out a doubt!!!!!

Jacques Brel [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 12:27

Myself

Britney S. [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 12:29

Me, Me, Me!

CHAZ [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 12:30

Where's Dave Mustaine?? Slung out of Metallica and rather than sulking just made a better thrash band! He has kept Megadeth goin for over two decades even though I'm sure he is a pain to work with. If anyone is the face of a band, it's Mustaine!

ange [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 13:02

robert smith, why include the others?

@urelio, Venice, Italy [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 13:26

Bono Vox from O'Connel Street.

Me [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 13:43

Freddie Mercury. No doubt. Songwriters knob; voice and showman. (hands down)

Tom Smith [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 13:57

Pete Doherty

radders [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 13:59

Bono!!!! the best ever!!!

Massimo from Padova (italy) [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 15:21

in the world only Bono - frontman the History

Andy [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 15:26

JAMES DEAN BRADFIELD!! The guy is a legend.

Damiancito [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 15:28

I should vote for the one & only MARK ARM

colinbass [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 15:31

Sting or Bono. There should be a requirement to this contest excluding anyone who hasn't been around for at LEAST 20 years, maybe 25, and still ALIVE. Oh, and someone whom people have actually HEARD OF. If we're talking "Best Frontperson Ever", isn't that a little akin to induction into the Rock 'N Roll Hall Of Fame? Young upstarts don't get in, no matter how good they may be. People, quit being stupid and voting for...oh my god, like totally...your favorite band RIGHT NOW! And spit out that nasty, sugary bubble gum.

Robinbrevard [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 15:34

Now, do we *really* want Bono to lose this vote, and have to see him conduct a press conference -- vowing to remain on his knees, fasting, until the public grants him the title of "Greatest Frontperson Ever"? I think not. Let's save ourselves the agony, already, and just give it to him!! 8 - }

In one ear and out your mother [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 15:38

Steve Perry for sheer ripping vocal ability. For dress sense...tight 80s jeans and tux coat with tails...not so much.

Jack Keenan [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 15:45

Bono.....period...end of sentence

Patricia [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 15:55

Matt Bellamy, hands down.

Hannah [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 15:55

Alex Turner, for me :)

Judy [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 16:04

Billie Joe Armstrong,...hands down!

Astrid [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 16:52

1. Freddy Mercury 2. Bono 3. Mick Jagger

Oz [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 17:24

Let's be serious more than half of these people don't deserve to be on this list. 3 Greatest frontmen live and ever were obviously: 3. Iggy Pop 2.Jimi Hendrix 1. JIM FUCKING MORRISON I mean how the hell can you compare these 3 with mediocre shite like Johnny Borrell, Brandon Flowers, Ricky Wilson, Chris martin, Bono e.t.c. There's no way they'd have the balls to attempt the things Iggers,Jimi and Morrison used to do effortlessly.

ugh! [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 17:27

clearly it's bono, but a more pressing issue is how Lennon is up for this. The Beatles had a front man? If they did, I think Ol' Mac at least deserves a shot at it.

chuff monkey [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 17:30

liam gallaghhaaaaaa

[Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 17:34

Bono - enough said.

Mark C [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 17:35

Gill is a pube. The Last Shadow Puppets are the bollocks. Liam Ian Brown Lydon

thomas [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 17:36

absolut,freddie mercury this was the best frontman ever

diegocendra [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 17:38

damon albarn

Elise [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 18:22

I can't believe you overlooked Michael Hutchence!!! I say one of the following: Freddie Mercury, Jim Morrison, Mark Bolan, Bono, Eddie Vedder or Jeff Buckley!!!

MONKEY [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 18:44

JOHN FUCKING LYDON

Bruce B [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 18:53

Chris Martin would LOVE me to vote for him, but sorry fella, it's gotta be BONO!!

Lyndsey [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 19:01

Good god. Morrissey. Marc Bolan. Debbie Harry. Mick Jagger. Kurt Cobain. Ian Brown. Liam Gallagher. Pete Doherty. John Lydon. Pete Shelley. Joe Strummer. Ian Curtis. Ray Davies. Steve Marriot. Thats virtually all you needed for the shortlist. Anyone of them is more than deserving.

Matt [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 19:11

U2 is my favorite band but I'm gonna have to go with Mick Jagger. Guy is just in a class by himself.

da real slim aidy [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 19:28

gotta be bono but what about Jables come on NME get it right

Joe Watson [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 19:34

Andrew Vanwyngarden all the way at the moment! he doesnt do much but when he does its amasing. I saw MGMT at reading and it felt like i was at a hendrix gig. I think Joe Strummer and Billy Joe are also pretty powerful

tim kero [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 19:35

pete doherty!!!! or brett anderson

Ben [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 19:51

Morrissey, Freddie Mercury, Bono, Thom Yorke, Kurt Cobain

Dan [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 20:02

Kurt johnny borrell is a twat

14yellow14 [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 20:42

U2 is the best live band ever (remember the Live Aid, the ZOO TV, the halftime show of the superbowl...) and Bono is... simply is Bono!!!

will [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 20:56

julian casablancas or carl barat

Diogo [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 20:57

Morrissey, Bobby G, and Cedric Bixler-Zavala, which you've forgotten. But I guess it's the nme, innit?

u2 [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 21:20

BONO

bono [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 21:30

es el mejor x lejos

Mm [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 21:39

It's f***ing Freddie!!! Mm

Dotty [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 21:53

What a silly question. Of course it's Bono. He's kept the band together over the years & is still married to his one & only wife & he's not frightened to shout it from the roof tops that he still adores her. No need for him to hang a different woman on his arm every few years like some I could mention, (Rod, are you listening?) There are a lot of people who say they dont like U2 but as soon as their tour hits town everyone wants a ticket! And he is the SEXIEST man alive.

[Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 22:11

Bono

Boris [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 22:12

I would say Bono for his stage presence and ego. Some of these modern guys are great musicians and performers but just not annoying enough to be an amazing frontline. These guys are not opinionated enough. The only modern guy I can think of that comes close is Borrell.

Lyz [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 22:14

BonoVox of course!!

Michelle [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 22:19

JIM MORRISON!!!!

Stuart [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 22:22

Bono and Dave Gahan - both have energy and total stage presence.

Callum [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 22:29

B-O-B M-A-R-L-E-Y-!

Milyncia [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 22:34

Answer to winner=sexy + voice + love = Bono

Lord Wack [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 22:35

How about... Freddie Mercury Kurt Cobain Gordon Downie Syd Barrett

kristen [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 22:40

the current standings are bull! how is Robert Smith beating Morrissey?! all Smith does is sit and look melancholy Morrissey does to but he has odd movement that makes him different and eccentric, and fans run up just to touch him also Kurt Cobain sucks i dont know why he is # 4!??? oh yeah and take some of those nobody people like the lead singer of that band Crystal Castles out and put some real talent in!!!!!!!! i do not see PETER GABRIEL in GENSIS but you have the nerve to put someone with so little talent like dare i say it Pink Eyes up there!!! very disappointing to see your choices , well at least you had Ian Brown up there but ROBERT SMITH should not beat MORRISSEY! thats all i have to say :l

kristen [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 22:40

the current standings are bull! how is Robert Smith beating Morrissey?! all Smith does is sit and look melancholy Morrissey does to but he has odd movement that makes him different and eccentric, and fans run up just to touch him also Kurt Cobain sucks i dont know why he is # 4!??? oh yeah and take some of those nobody people like the lead singer of that band Crystal Castles out and put some real talent in!!!!!!!! i do not see PETER GABRIEL in GENSIS but you have the nerve to put someone with so little talent like dare i say it Pink Eyes up there!!! very disappointing to see your choices , well at least you had Ian Brown up there but ROBERT SMITH should not beat MORRISSEY! thats all i have to say :l

Lowri [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 22:42

DEBBIE HARRY. no one else comes close.

Propaganda Member Sick of Remasters & Africa [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 22:55

I'd vote for Bono but his eye is off the ball. (Hurry on and make some new music you property-developing number-crunching plank!) So it goes to Mick Jagger imho, he has the swagger, the style, the voice, the trail of women and the lines on his face to take the prize...

gisela [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 23:33

i love you BONO

Seto [Visitor] //September 30 2008 at 23:40

No one ever could be the half of Freddie Mercury. Take a look to Live Aid DVD.

Nabo [Visitor] //October 1 2008 at 00:27

Brandon FLowers

Rebecca [Visitor] //October 1 2008 at 03:09

Bono -no question!

J Harris [Visitor] //October 1 2008 at 03:15

Hi, I know they're old but can you really leave out Elvis Presley and John Lennon? Maybe we need a definition of frontperson.

> [Visitor] //October 1 2008 at 05:56

BOB MARLEY!!

cuthbert_mf [Visitor] //October 1 2008 at 07:39

it seems a majority of people are just picking their favourite band's frontmen. A good frontman is the most charasmatic and best shoman. most of the bands mentioned on this list are faves of mine, but i bet you that if you were to ask the current crop of bands, they would be telling you about those who inspired them - Mercury, Morrisey, Hendrix and more from these eras. These are the people that deserve this title (not Borrell, Bellamy or Barat - no matter how good they are)

Fiona [Visitor] //October 1 2008 at 07:42

Bono!!! Bono!!! Bono!!!

Cathrine [Visitor] //October 1 2008 at 07:47

Julian Casablancas, Alex Turner or Brandon Flowers...

Dandy [Visitor] //October 1 2008 at 09:59

Where is David Bowie?Dave Gahan? Brett Anderson was a killer! Now, he looks like Carla Bruni...

evo [Visitor] //October 1 2008 at 12:12

Bono without a doubt

evo [Visitor] //October 1 2008 at 12:12

Bono without a doubt

Laura [Visitor] //October 1 2008 at 12:33

with out a doubt - Mike Patton total legend

Sidney Vicious [Visitor] //October 1 2008 at 12:48

John Lydon is the hands down winner but given a run for his money by Marc Bolan

Suz [Visitor] //October 1 2008 at 13:50

Brian Molko!!

[Visitor] //October 1 2008 at 14:26

VEDDER. awesome pipes, incredible energy, his emotion when singing creates an empathy with the crowd thats one of contemporary rock's greatest experiences

Jackson Pollard [Visitor] //October 1 2008 at 14:54

Dave Grohl is the all time ultimate frontman

sparkes [Visitor] //October 1 2008 at 15:52

bloody hell no Miles Hunt!

EvilJim667 [Visitor] //October 1 2008 at 16:46

David Yow - terrifying and electrifying, sang like a hostage at gunpoint, but was captivating when crowdurfing naked!

will [Visitor] //October 1 2008 at 16:59

james allan - glasvegas.

SJT [Visitor] //October 1 2008 at 17:11

RICKY WILSON

Mikey [Visitor] //October 1 2008 at 17:27

There's bound to be a age thing here. For one thing, a lot of today's so called front people do not have the charisma or energy of days gone by. With that in mind - you have to look at John Lydon and Iggy Pop - both different, but both mesmerising - and both have stood the test of time! Probably a lot of younger people will not relate to that - but look back and think what these guys went through to get themselves heard. Very often, being in a band today does not come with the extra baggage these guys had to contend with.

icha [Visitor] //October 1 2008 at 17:51

bonoooooo

Oscar [Visitor] //October 1 2008 at 19:19

Mathew Bellamy

Oscar [Visitor] //October 1 2008 at 19:20

Mathew Bellamy, I think Bono is amazing, but the energy and execution of Bellamy is just crazy!!

randall [Visitor] //October 1 2008 at 19:21

Axl Rose- ok so he's an egotistical dick.... but so was elvis, lennon and hitler

Jordan-Lee Johnstone [Visitor] //October 1 2008 at 19:23

Bono... Always Bono

Mox [Visitor] //October 1 2008 at 19:25

Freddie Mercury then Dave Gahan

[Visitor] //October 1 2008 at 19:37

alice glass

Skip Stone [Visitor] //October 1 2008 at 19:38

Seeing that a solo act isn't exactly a frontman for a band since it involves the name of the person, you can eliminate a lot of these people. So I'd have to say, historically, Mick Jagger is probably the most recognised and greatest frontperson in a band ever.

tomethy [Visitor] //October 1 2008 at 19:49

Faris Rotter has been overlooked clearly

phill [Visitor] //October 1 2008 at 20:26

dave grohl can fuck off he is by far the worst. If i had to sit in wembley stadium and watch him play everlong solo while looking like a lego man since he's so far away, i'd throw him back on the drumstool and teach him his fucking paradiddles!!!

[Visitor] //October 1 2008 at 20:35

Bono!

[Visitor] //October 1 2008 at 20:38

Frank Carter plz

James F [Visitor] //October 1 2008 at 20:43

Brett Lewis Anderson! Sexy, mesmerising and hilarious. There's not enough compliments i can give this man

Abbas Panjwani [Visitor] //October 1 2008 at 21:05

Alice Glass. She's like a religion onstage.

jason [Visitor] //October 1 2008 at 21:46

id have to give it to james hetfield as the best frontman of all time

Vivian Hawkins [Visitor] //October 1 2008 at 21:57

John Lydon is by far the greatest most entertaining front man ever. Iggy Pop, Deb Harry and JOe Strummer werent bad either.. .Rotten deff put shcok value to awesome use

Vivian Hawkins [Visitor] //October 1 2008 at 21:57

John Lydon is by far the greatest most entertaining front man ever. Iggy Pop, Deb Harry and JOe Strummer werent bad either.. .Rotten deff put shcok value to awesome use

sammy [Visitor] //October 1 2008 at 21:59

Morrisey, John Lydon, and David Johansen

Myke [Visitor] //October 1 2008 at 22:16

U2 singer Bono Vox...no question!

coco [Visitor] //October 1 2008 at 22:46

john lydon is the best put him in your top selection and he will win, or are you afraid of the truth! the truth is out there!

marcy [Visitor] //October 1 2008 at 22:48

BONO...who else!!!! HE HAS IT ALL AND THEN SOME...

me. [Visitor] //October 1 2008 at 23:06

Jarvis Cocker. There are no words.

babyface chile [Visitor] //October 1 2008 at 23:33

bono is very sexy excelent men is delicious , beautiful elegant and sensual is hurricane of love

babyface chile andrea vega [Visitor] //October 1 2008 at 23:35

bono is very sexy excelent men is delicious , beautiful elegant and sensual is hurricane of love

babyface chile andrea vega [Visitor] //October 1 2008 at 23:35

bono is very sexy excelent men is delicious elegant and sensual is hurricane of love

Stv! [Visitor] //October 1 2008 at 23:55

It has to be Bono.

[Visitor] //October 2 2008 at 00:13

Liam Gallagher, Kurt Cobain, Jim Morrison

[Visitor] //October 2 2008 at 00:19

Bono without a doubt!!!!

haydn tinker [Visitor] //October 2 2008 at 00:51

too hard - iggy pop, bob dylan, bob marley, chris martin, most likely Thom Yorke or Zack De La Roche

Renee [Visitor] //October 2 2008 at 01:56

Bono, hands down. If you've ever been to a U2 show, there's no way you could vote for anyone else...

iknowR&R [Visitor] //October 2 2008 at 02:43

Robert Plant, Perry Farrel and Lemmy

Bop [Visitor] //October 2 2008 at 04:18

How come they missed Mike Patton?

jimmy [Visitor] //October 2 2008 at 09:31

courtney love rocked it hard at reading the times i saw her!!!

imi [Visitor] //October 2 2008 at 10:24

A GREAT front man, guys! That is and always will be... the one and only.... Buddy Holly.

Tim Bucknall [Visitor] //October 2 2008 at 11:45

Lydon Lydon Lydon!

degriis [Visitor] //October 2 2008 at 11:45

WHERE THE HELL IS THOM YORKE??? charismatic...genious...front man of the best band in the world...dancing-skills...what else?

Kathleen [Visitor] //October 2 2008 at 11:48

Bono! He is the man of all men. Who else is makes such great music and has such a huge heart to help so many needy people in Africa?

gabriela [Visitor] //October 2 2008 at 11:49

BONO????? mr "i'm so in love with myself" i play U2, best band ever-IDIOT???...nononon....EDDIE VEDDER, THOM YORKE, DAVE GROHL, maaaan!

fatters [Visitor] //October 2 2008 at 12:53

Tony Wright of the mighty Terrorvision

paul fox [Visitor] //October 2 2008 at 12:56

jim morrison

Rob Kingsford (liverpool) [Visitor] //October 2 2008 at 12:58

Ladyhawke. Most important female singer of the last 25 years

kenny [Visitor] //October 2 2008 at 13:33

ian brown n liam gallagher r the greatest frontmen ever! no doubt

bianca [Visitor] //October 2 2008 at 13:52

pete doherty

Kieran [Visitor] //October 2 2008 at 13:59

Ricky Wilson, no doubt about it.

bodulay [Visitor] //October 2 2008 at 14:09

John Lydon, Kurt Cobain, Zack De La Rocha and definately Keith Flint, damn it! it's really hard to say who's the one.

Tyler [Visitor] //October 2 2008 at 14:11

Jack White. with the White Stripes NOT the Raconteurs. even thhough they are still solid

Slavestate [Visitor] //October 2 2008 at 14:18

It has to be Bono Bono of Irelans also known as Bono Christ, is the central figure of U2 and is revered by most Christian churches as the Son of God and the incarnation of God. Islam considers Bono a prophet. The principal sources of information regarding Bono' life and teachings are the four canonical gospels though some scholars argue that other texts (such as the Gospel of Thomas) are as relevant as the canonical gospels to the historical Bono.[4] Most critical scholars believe that ancient texts on Bono' life are at least partially accurate.[5][6] Most scholars in the fields of history and biblical studies agree that Bono was a Galilean Jew who was regarded as a teacher and healer. It is also generally accepted that he was baptized by John the Baptist, and was crucified in Jerusalem on orders of the Roman Prefect of Judaea Pontius Pilate, on the charge of sedition against the Roman Empire.[7][8] Aside from these few conclusions, academic studies remain inconclusive about the chronology, the central message of Bono' preaching, his social class, cultural environment, and religious orientation.[9] Christian views of Bono (see also Christology) center on the belief that Bono is divine, is the Messiah whose coming was prophesied in the Old Testament, and that he was resurrected after his crucifixion. Christians predominantly believe that Bono is the "Son of God" (generally meaning that he is God the Son, the second person in the Trinity), who came to provide salvation and reconciliation with God by his death for their sins. Other Christian beliefs include Bono' virgin birth, performance of miracles, ascension into Heaven, and future Second Coming. While the doctrine of the Trinity is widely accepted by Christians, a small minority instead hold various nontrinitarian beliefs concerning the divinity of Bono.[10] In Islam, Bono (Arabic: عيسى‎, commonly transliterated as Isa) is considered one of God's important prophets,[11][12] a bringer of scripture, and a worker of miracles. Bono is also called "Messiah," but Islam does not teach that he was divine. Islam denies the death and resurrection of Bono, believing instead that he ascended bodily to heaven.[13]

Ken [Visitor] //October 2 2008 at 14:40

Mick Jagger just because he is and has been for fourty years.

Bongo Christ [Visitor] //October 2 2008 at 14:54

willy willy wank wank piss

barack obama [Visitor] //October 2 2008 at 15:00

Bono, sucks cocks in hell. Vote for me please

Stone Alone [Visitor] //October 2 2008 at 15:17

Jagger. The man invented this category to begin with.

Bono sucks [Visitor] //October 2 2008 at 15:17

I think it's sad that someone is constantly voting for Bono, I mean c'mon, he's the most uncool and annoying frontman alive!

Gildo Horn [Visitor] //October 2 2008 at 15:42

When will this poll end? When do we know the answer??

Pete [Visitor] //October 2 2008 at 15:58

Out of those, it's easily Corey Taylor. I'm surprised he's there though, being a metal vocalist, and being part of a band that most people who read NME consider 'scary' at best. But, where's Amy Lee? She's got a fantastic voice, and although Evanescence haven't been active for a few years now, she still deserves a spot, in my honest opinion.

indecisivepieceofshit [Visitor] //October 2 2008 at 16:26

Morrissey... it really is as simple as that.

Joe Strummer [Visitor] //October 2 2008 at 16:57

Johnny Rotten - I know it, you know and everyone that came after him knows it.

HUMBERTO [Visitor] //October 2 2008 at 17:04

THE ONE AND ONLY.. BONO!!

CHRIS [Visitor] //October 2 2008 at 17:05

BONO

avfc [Visitor] //October 2 2008 at 17:15

Jarvis Cocker.

sams town [Visitor] //October 2 2008 at 17:26

1.Julian Casablancas 2.Billie Joe Armstrong 3.Pelle alvqist

movie_mike [Visitor] //October 2 2008 at 17:43

Bono... Hands down... Anyone who says he "sucks" has clearly never been to a U2 show. the Beatles and the Rolling Stones may have revolutionized Rock and Roll, U2 perfected it. You'll never have a rock and roll concert going experience quite like a U2 show and you have Bono to thank for that. Amazing.

kat [Visitor] //October 2 2008 at 17:55

Brandon Flowers

Hans [Visitor] //October 2 2008 at 18:14

Freddie Mercury. Case closed

raf01 [Visitor] //October 2 2008 at 18:14

Of course Bono.

Ellen [Visitor] //October 2 2008 at 18:35

Robert Smith Siouxsie Sioux Kurt Cobain Freddie Mercury Ian Curtis Jim Morrison Lou Reed (How comes his low placement?) Frank Black And where the hell is Neil Young?

Annette [Visitor] //October 2 2008 at 19:07

Bono - he´s outstanding!

George Simpson [Visitor] //October 2 2008 at 19:23

Why is everyone bleverin on about fucking Bono. With a band such as U2, all the fucking frontman does is parade and concerntrate on image and leaving the much more talented members of the band in the spotlight. Bono my arse, the best frontman! Ha Got to say, I think Kurt Cobain is one of the greatest frotnmen of all time. Along with Matt Bellamy, Billie Joe Armstrong, Liam Gallagher, Robert Plant, Bruce Dickinson, Dave Grohl, James Hetfeild and Serj Tankian. But then again, I'm more into the rock/metal scene!

u2 [Visitor] //October 2 2008 at 20:04

Its got to be Bono, just got to be! the guy is a legend and a legend as the frontman. He drives u2 and believe you me u2 concerts are the best!

scott [Visitor] //October 2 2008 at 21:01

Why the hell isn't Nick Cave on this list?

John [Visitor] //October 2 2008 at 22:40

Bono!

The voice of reason [Visitor] //October 2 2008 at 23:14

anyone but bono, preferabley matt bellamy.

Kate [Visitor] //October 3 2008 at 00:00

I'm sure many could argue for Jagger, Plant, Mercury, etc, but they were all in their prime before my time, so I can't really speak for them as "best frontman ever" since I have never seen them live. So that leaves me no choice but to say.... BONO!!

Eddie Jones [Visitor] //October 3 2008 at 00:07

Must be MATTHEW BELLAMY he's the most complete frontman no one can play guitar piano & sing like him composser? lol he's the best pd. Bono without edge is nothing

U2fan [Visitor] //October 3 2008 at 00:52

Bono :)

U2fan [Visitor] //October 3 2008 at 00:52

Bono :)

brick [Visitor] //October 3 2008 at 01:01

james hetfield

Chris [Visitor] //October 3 2008 at 02:54

simply the BEST EVER is... BONO of U2 the best live band ever because of BONO!!!!!!! love you Bono!

Chris [Visitor] //October 3 2008 at 03:02

simply the BEST EVER is... BONO of U2 the best live band ever because of BONO!!!!!!! love you Bono!

Sef [Visitor] //October 3 2008 at 05:15

Are you serious there's no Chris Cornell on that list?

joshthetree [Visitor] //October 3 2008 at 07:16

Paul Hewson aka Bono

joshthetree [Visitor] //October 3 2008 at 07:16

Paul Hewson aka Bono

sillyboy [Visitor] //October 3 2008 at 09:54

Lydon...enough of the Bono jive!!

Mr Macphisto [Visitor] //October 3 2008 at 10:00

The best frontman ever is Gods right hand man himself "Bono" The man owns any stage that he happens to be on.

Problem Child [Visitor] //October 3 2008 at 10:02

The best frontman ever waqs Bon Scott R.I.P.

Mr Macphisto [Visitor] //October 3 2008 at 10:03

The best frontman ever is Gods right hand man himself "Bono"

Mr Macphisto [Visitor] //October 3 2008 at 10:04

The best frontman ever is Gods right hand man himself "Bono"

Jordan [Visitor] //October 3 2008 at 10:51

Jagger, Daltrey, or Mercury...

Jane [Visitor] //October 3 2008 at 11:37

It has to be the main man BONO

Mariana [Visitor] //October 3 2008 at 12:21

Craig NICHOLLSS!!!!! Henrik Beggren too. :-P

TC [Visitor] //October 3 2008 at 12:34

Mr. Paul Hewson (BONO)

todisulflan [Visitor] //October 3 2008 at 12:47

BONO

TwistedBlues, [Visitor] //October 3 2008 at 12:56

I Rate Craig Nicholls Should Of Been Included

Silia [Visitor] //October 3 2008 at 13:04

JOE STRUMMER !!

Aaron South [Visitor] //October 3 2008 at 13:08

It's gotta be Caleb Followhill now that he has written absolute stormers for the latest KOL album!! He is the new face of rock 'n' roll

Veronica [Visitor] //October 3 2008 at 13:50

Pete Doherty!

Madame Stan [Visitor] //October 3 2008 at 14:15

Adam Ant anyone? marc Bolan, overlooked and often very under rated a true star.

Leboobalicious [Visitor] //October 3 2008 at 14:37

James Hetfield is the best front man ever. He can reach out everyone in the crowd and make them listen, lve never seen anything like when i watched Metallica at Download 2006, everyone was silent and listened and followed everything Hetfield said. His voice is powerful and his stance is awesome!!!

Dunk [Visitor] //October 3 2008 at 15:19

Typical of the British Music Press to miss out Dave Gahan, surely one of the best frontmen of all time?

Med [Visitor] //October 3 2008 at 15:41

Ian McKay

TK [Visitor] //October 3 2008 at 15:51

Gary Glitter was a great front man. I saw him when I was younger and it he really touched me.

Lynx [Visitor] //October 3 2008 at 16:23

FreddieMercury....no competition

George [Visitor] //October 3 2008 at 16:41

AXL ROSE when he gets on stage is an animal u have to see him live to understand

Coops [Visitor] //October 3 2008 at 16:43

The answer to this question is "who can hold the attention of an audience of 250,000?"....and there's only one person who has REGULARLY done that - Freddie Mercury. There's very few on thisd list who are worthy as being a close second

domi [Visitor] //October 3 2008 at 17:08

Bono of Course.... Or Mathias Malzieux for the frenchies

BLACKROB [Visitor] //October 3 2008 at 17:17

Without Maynard James Keenan , this list is disgraceful.

Fi [Visitor] //October 3 2008 at 17:26

If anyone has seen the HIVES or EAGLES OF DEATH METAL, you'll know that PELLE ALMQVIST and JESSE HUGHES top all these people!

Ursin [Visitor] //October 3 2008 at 18:03

I’d go for John Lennon or Jack White. Lennon’s name speaks for itself, don’t think I need to be teaching anyone about his testament here on earth, and while trying to be objective about my whole comment here, though I of course admire Jack White myself, he has reached an amount of success and recognition only the fewest has been able to in such a short time perspective. Alongside his productivity with both bands and appearances with everyone else, I believe his crusade for the retrospective music has actually mended something very healthy to today’s music. Another reason to vote for him is that he’s always aiming at the sky with his work, and his passion for what he does is seldom. Not there you go - two guys with their hearts on the outside and that brings joy to ours.

[Visitor] //October 3 2008 at 18:38

Julian Casablancas

2nd Door to Your Left [Visitor] //October 3 2008 at 18:39

It HAS to be James Dean Bradfield. He exudes awesomeness in every movement.

Dave [Visitor] //October 3 2008 at 19:18

ROBERT SMITH!!!

Bordello Bloke [Visitor] //October 3 2008 at 20:25

Now how come Jack White isnt on the list as far as i can see... Okay maybe with the white stripes, he is basically the band. But with the raconteurs he is an excelent frontman. But out of the list maybe Anothony Keidis

Daniel Leimberger [Visitor] //October 3 2008 at 20:54

I know this vote will not win a popular vote but I vote David Eugene Edwards.

Jimmy [Visitor] //October 3 2008 at 21:16

U2 = most overrated band EVER! Mic Jagger IS the best frontman ever, period.

Tiernan [Visitor] //October 3 2008 at 21:22

What about Rivers Cuomo????? Apparently lovefox is better than him, or Ezra Coenig who has only released one album with Vampire Weekend. Though the album is very good, in fact great, it still doesn't come close to the awe inspiring genius of the Weezer frontman

Yann [Visitor] //October 3 2008 at 21:35

Mike Patton is not bad...

ed2005 [Visitor] //October 3 2008 at 21:40

Robert Smith -greatest frontman of the rgeatest ever band. Don't tell me that so many haven't ripped him off!

Abo [Visitor] //October 3 2008 at 22:22

McCulloch from the Bunnymen. Best of all time...Steve Swindelli 25th May / Manbreak

philprank [Visitor] //October 3 2008 at 22:48

Alice Cooper. and that's quite obvious. Never did a bad show. and he inspired so many other great performers....

Ned [Visitor] //October 3 2008 at 23:07

Jarvis Cocker

San Antonio Spurs [Visitor] //October 4 2008 at 00:03

Bono.

Grayze [Visitor] //October 4 2008 at 00:15

No Springsteen?!! Whoever compiled this list and included the dullards from Bloc Party, Kaiser Chefs and Razorlight really do need to take a long hard look at themselves...

Muzza [Visitor] //October 4 2008 at 01:35

Roger Daltrey should have certainly been on this list. Charismatic and full of energy. Can swing a microphone to great affect as well. Tim Burgess does a job as a more suttle frontman. Other than that Freddie Mercury should win this.

Muzza [Visitor] //October 4 2008 at 01:35

Roger Daltrey should have certainly been on this list. Charismatic and full of energy. Can swing a microphone to great affect as well. Tim Burgess does a job as a more suttle frontman. Other than that Freddie Mercury should win this.

Paul [Visitor] //October 4 2008 at 02:03

Bono, he has the ability to stay relavent and fresh through the years. Best live performer!

Gonzalo [Visitor] //October 4 2008 at 07:30

I'm not a Queen Fan, but, being objective: Freddie Mercury is the Greatest Frontman on stage ever. Take a look in any of the live recorded shows... it's simply Magic!... Plant is a God, but Jimmy Page is also great and, sometimes, the real heart of the band. Bono is, maybe, the better Live experience by now, an alquemist of the stage. Dave Gahan, Björk, Scott Weiland, R. Smith, Moz, they're Masters of the Stage. But, what about younger people? I think Maja Ivarsson of The Sounds is a great experience, and Karen O, of course. But Freddie is the best. (Sorry for bad english, I'm mexican.)

Laurz [Visitor] //October 4 2008 at 09:30

Kurt Cobain, Bon Scott, Hendrix and lennon. wtf is all this about bono best frontman ever. Hes a boring arrogant prat

[Visitor] //October 4 2008 at 09:48

half of that list is a joke

[Visitor] //October 4 2008 at 09:51

obv bono if u ever experience u2 ness and have the understanding... then you wud know tht bono is the greatest.

Naomi [Visitor] //October 4 2008 at 10:39

Faris Rotter has got to be my favourite!

fazol [Visitor] //October 4 2008 at 10:49

ROBERT SMITH TOTALLY SHOULD WIN, HE KEEPS EVERYTHING DOWN TO EARTH BUT AS FAR OUT AS THE STARS,AND BEYOND, BUT IS NEVER UP HIM SELF AND NEVER FLASHES HIS WEALTH.HE HAS NEVER CONFORMED AND KNOWS HOW TO DELIVER A BLINDING PERFORMANCE AND YOU ALAWAYS GET YOUR MONEYS WORTH AND MORE. ROBERT IS GOD !!!

fazol [Visitor] //October 4 2008 at 10:51

ROBERT SMITH TOTALLY SHOULD WIN, HE KEEPS EVERYTHING DOWN TO EARTH BUT AS FAR OUT AS THE STARS,AND BEYOND, BUT IS NEVER UP HIM SELF AND NEVER FLASHES HIS WEALTH.HE HAS NEVER CONFORMED AND KNOWS HOW TO DELIVER A BLINDING PERFORMANCE AND YOU ALAWAYS GET YOUR MONEYS WORTH AND MORE. ROBERT IS GOD !!!

Aymi [Visitor] //October 4 2008 at 11:55

Jarvis Cocker - catch him live and you know why.

Joe 201 [Visitor] //October 4 2008 at 14:15

There's so many incredible frontmen/women out there. Iggy Pop, Debbie Harry, Bono, Morrissey, Marc Bolan, Patti Smith Hendrix, Jagger, etc, etc, etc.... There's no way we can choose.....

visitor [Visitor] //October 4 2008 at 15:17

james dean bradfield, joe strummer, brian molko.

Liam gallagher [Visitor] //October 4 2008 at 15:50

its me u muppet. buy the album. out monday. peace

Harry Boulton - Highwired [Visitor] //October 4 2008 at 16:16

Ian Brown, Liam Gallagher, Jimmi Hendrix - in that order. No doubt about it boss.

youknowitsthetruth [Visitor] //October 4 2008 at 17:28

Bruce Springsteen not on the list? which genius drew up this list have they finished school?

Rhys Aneurin [Visitor] //October 4 2008 at 17:38

Morrissey, Joe Strummer, Bobby Gillespie or Damon Albarn.

Adam [Visitor] //October 4 2008 at 17:55

Eddie Vedder

MO [Visitor] //October 4 2008 at 20:33

Robert Plant-raw as hell Freddy Mercury-sheer class Bono-communicates brilliantly

3lkv3tyird [Visitor] //October 4 2008 at 20:46

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3lkv3tyird [Visitor] //October 4 2008 at 20:46

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AndyT [Visitor] //October 4 2008 at 21:01

Hetfield for me. Rules the crowd and is still playing fast, technical guitar while gurning, grinning and giving the genuine feeling to the audience that they're pleased to be there.

Tana [Visitor] //October 4 2008 at 21:40

This poll is ridiculous. Without a doubt, the best frontman ever is MATT BELLAMY! I didnt even have to check the list to know he was in it. He's got the skills, the moves, the energy, not to mention the facial expressions. Matt owns everyone else on this list!

charjack [Visitor] //October 4 2008 at 23:03

1. Freddie Mercury 2. Mick Jagger 3. Joshua Homme 4. Dave Grohl

Janica [Visitor] //October 5 2008 at 08:28

BONO!!!!!!

Chris Blythe [Visitor] //October 5 2008 at 08:51

Jimi Hendrix - can anyone name the other guys in the band?!

alex [Visitor] //October 5 2008 at 09:09

Morrissey

MARCO FELIX BERNAL [Visitor] //October 5 2008 at 10:27

BONO IS THE MAN, THE BEST FRONTMAN, LEADER, FRIEND AND A MAN!!!

Jakeeeeeeeeeeeeee [Visitor] //October 5 2008 at 10:51

ROBERT SMITH simply because the cure are so weirdly brilliant.

Pavlov [Visitor] //October 5 2008 at 12:44

Donny Tourette

jaz [Visitor] //October 5 2008 at 15:09

the best LIVING frontperson right now is kele. without a doubt. but, EVER? Freddie Mercury owns this poll.

LLLLL [Visitor] //October 5 2008 at 15:36

Mick Jagger: he was the first - and as he's still going, he'll probably be the last...

Jonny S [Visitor] //October 5 2008 at 16:42

Zack de la rocha

Sam [Visitor] //October 5 2008 at 18:04

Rivers Cuomo is a greatly underated frontperson.

kristen [Visitor] //October 5 2008 at 19:00

oh no no no! you've got it all wrong! who the heck is voting for these people??!

kristen [Visitor] //October 5 2008 at 19:00

oh no no no! you've got it all wrong! who the heck is voting for these people??!

Ed [Visitor] //October 5 2008 at 20:23

this list should be topped by these 5: Daltrey, Grohl, Axl, Jim Morrison, Bono

Rory Hef [Visitor] //October 5 2008 at 20:51

Joe strummer. such character such charisma. great guy.

the co- op [Visitor] //October 5 2008 at 21:23

THIS LIST IS BY FAR THE MOST RIDICULOUS LIST I HAVE EVER SEEN. Ozzy Osbourne , Layne Staley, Mike Burkett , I mean come on joey ramone is not even on this list or does it have to be from the past 5 years of now 89

Alex [Visitor] //October 5 2008 at 22:10

Freddie Mercury...there is only one!!

Kev [Visitor] //October 6 2008 at 00:10

Brett anderson

DOUG DIAS [Visitor] //October 6 2008 at 01:17

W. AXL ROSE NO DOUBT.

DOUG DIAS [Visitor] //October 6 2008 at 01:20

W.AXL ROSE NO DOUBT ROCK IN RIO II WUZ EPIC

john [Visitor] //October 6 2008 at 01:38

james hetfield by far

T.A.D. [Visitor] //October 6 2008 at 03:21

What no Michael Hutchence... Shit... I'm never gonna visit this site again! Why not just add britnmey Spear and Christina Aguilara... Uuuughhhhhhhh

adamski [Visitor] //October 6 2008 at 09:19

Come on , come on. There is only ONE winner - that has to be Sir Mick the prick just for the years of service.

Andrew_91 [Visitor] //October 6 2008 at 09:59

Caleb Followill

[Visitor] //October 6 2008 at 10:24

Morrissey, the last true pop star (the first being Oscar Wilde). Only other people vworth a mention are Jim Morrison and Ian McCulloch who I did not see on the list yet tripe like that guy from muse was there. How strange considering they make awful music!

[Visitor] //October 6 2008 at 10:24

Morrissey, the last true pop star (the first being Oscar Wilde). Only other people vworth a mention are Jim Morrison and Ian McCulloch who I did not see on the list yet tripe like that guy from muse was there. How strange considering they make awful music!

Scott Clarke [Visitor] //October 6 2008 at 10:27

Matt bellamy by far, his energy and passion for what he does is so clear. A musical genuis!

Scott [Visitor] //October 6 2008 at 12:49

Bono? He is an absolute self absorbed dousche. It has to be: Robert Smith, Ian Curtis, Morrissey, Mick Jones or Freddie Mercury. Bono doesn't get close to ay of these.

Ed (Liverpool) [Visitor] //October 6 2008 at 13:29

Kate Jackson. Does it need an explanation? No.

stanley!!! [Visitor] //October 6 2008 at 14:14

luke prichard, behave! jagger, jim morrisson or maybe casablancas

RM [Visitor] //October 6 2008 at 14:24

no ian brown ?

gr_ego_ry [Visitor] //October 6 2008 at 14:25

Damon Albarn. One of the greatest minds lately.

[Visitor] //October 6 2008 at 15:04

BONO EASILY

CD [Visitor] //October 6 2008 at 18:12

Andrew Eldritch

jazzi rokz min min [Visitor] //October 6 2008 at 18:15

john lydon fuckin rox!!! joe strummer rox 2!!!

Michael [Visitor] //October 6 2008 at 18:18

Howlin' Pelle Almqvist is one of the best out there he should be on the list

ronramone [Visitor] //October 6 2008 at 18:21

Joey Ramone not the list??? UK bias... Of the rest, Freddie Mercury, hands down.

Mark Bowie [Visitor] //October 6 2008 at 18:26

ooof tough one: Bono! just....before Jagger,Liam,Roger Daltrey,Weller,Ray Davies! suprise suprise NME dont mention Kelly Jones yet...matt bellamy n ricky wilson ha ha ha! p*ssflaps!

woody [Visitor] //October 6 2008 at 18:28

Ian Curtis, all day, every day

[Visitor] //October 6 2008 at 18:39

b to the on to the n to the o bono easy u2 experience

Angela [Visitor] //October 6 2008 at 18:55

Pete Doherty

Bryan Munich [Visitor] //October 6 2008 at 19:11

Ian Brown

Jolene Harris [Visitor] //October 6 2008 at 19:39

How can you ever mention Liam Gallagher in the same breath as legends such as Bono, Freddie Mercury, Mick Jagger, Bob Marley etc... What an insult!!!

boby [Visitor] //October 6 2008 at 19:43

one choice only. brett anderson.

Greg Hobson [Visitor] //October 6 2008 at 19:43

What about Bruce Springsteen? He IS a frontman of probably the biggest of all the bands mentioned here! (The E-Street Band)

Pete Doherty [Visitor] //October 6 2008 at 19:46

because he so cool

Indie Glitter [Visitor] //October 6 2008 at 19:52

Marc Bolan, Mick Jagger, Caleb Followill

[Visitor] //October 6 2008 at 20:13

Bono

MarkC [Visitor] //October 6 2008 at 20:15

thom yorke, bono, or, of course, mick jagger

declan [Visitor] //October 6 2008 at 20:31

Liam Gallagher. Iconic.

Tyrel [Visitor] //October 6 2008 at 20:32

Matt Bellamy. Freddie Mercury. Down with Liam Gallagher

billie [Visitor] //October 6 2008 at 21:06

PETE DOHERTY FOR THE WIN

sel [Visitor] //October 6 2008 at 21:45

MORRISSEY

Peter MacStephenson [Visitor] //October 6 2008 at 21:48

PAUL BANKS !!!!!!!!, JULIAN CASABLANCAS !!!!!!! & BILLY CORGAN !!!!!!!!

TrueBlu [Visitor] //October 6 2008 at 21:50

hendrix has to be up there! but luke pritchard has done lots for indie culture!

[Visitor] //October 6 2008 at 21:58

ian curtis he actually meant something when he was singing

[Visitor] //October 6 2008 at 21:59

ian curtis he actually meant something when he was singing

lecalife [Visitor] //October 6 2008 at 22:49

two of the greatest front men of all time are not in the shortlist. how could you forget bob marley and fela kuti ? shame on you

lecalife [Visitor] //October 6 2008 at 22:57

where is james brown ? david bowie ? and why is there so many brit pop in this list ?

soraia from portugal [Visitor] //October 6 2008 at 23:03

THE ONE AND ONLY FREDDIE MERCURY

Patrick [Visitor] //October 6 2008 at 23:54

A "ultimate frontman" list without Mike Patton? What a joke...

Quads [Visitor] //October 6 2008 at 23:55

Ian Curtis

[Visitor] //October 7 2008 at 00:25

Where's Eugene Hütz on that list? By far, him and Gogol Bordello are one of the most electrifying acts in a long time. And also where's John Lee Hooker and Bo Diddly?

=) [Visitor] //October 7 2008 at 00:41

Hank von Helvette!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Visitor] //October 7 2008 at 00:51

JULIAN FUCKING CASABLANCAS!

Sighman [Visitor] //October 7 2008 at 02:55

Jake Shears and Ana Matronic

Robert Plant [Visitor] //October 7 2008 at 08:17

Me

Aaron [Visitor] //October 7 2008 at 08:27

I think... Mick Jagger, Jim Morrison, Dave Gahan, Freddy Mercury, Bono and maybe Liam Gallagher

Mexican [Visitor] //October 7 2008 at 09:37

alex turner matthew bellamy julian casablancas and brandn flowers

The Wanderer [Visitor] //October 7 2008 at 10:53

Bono. One man who can connect with an entire stadium no matter what the size. Whether you are crushed at the front or dancing at the back Bono can connect with every single person in a stadium in a way I have seen no other. Everyone feels the love.

Juliette [Visitor] //October 7 2008 at 11:23

SHAUN RYDER

Helen [Visitor] //October 7 2008 at 11:24

CARLOS ASHLEY RAPHAEL BARAT

Bong14 [Visitor] //October 7 2008 at 11:30

Dave Gahan, obviously.

Dan [Visitor] //October 7 2008 at 12:35

For me, it's Morrissey - though I gather Humphrey Lyttelton was pretty outstanding.

Tim [Visitor] //October 7 2008 at 13:31

Liam Gallagher. He made British music interesting again.

[Visitor] //October 7 2008 at 13:33

Bono- there is no other man like him on planet earth. one look from him & mmmmmmm!

Runny Painter [Visitor] //October 7 2008 at 17:13

such an obvious indie ass list you forgot KARL HYDE

syrena [Visitor] //October 7 2008 at 17:29

trent reznor robert smith kurt cobain debbie harry paul banks

English Muffin [Visitor] //October 7 2008 at 17:43

ROBERT SMITH!! How many others play concerts for 3 hours in every city? He is incredible, a legend, a true rock god immitated by many. Long live The Cure - 30 years and still rocking!!!! xx

baz borge [Visitor] //October 7 2008 at 18:49

kristin hersh,anyone?

kim libertine [Visitor] //October 7 2008 at 20:13

PETE DOHERTY!!!!!!!

Emma [Visitor] //October 7 2008 at 20:39

Dave Grohl and Matthew Bellamy! There's no doubt about it!

Infamy [Visitor] //October 7 2008 at 21:07

This is just a pointless popularity contest

Tessa [Visitor] //October 7 2008 at 22:18

J.D. Bradfield, Freddie Mercury, Mick Jagger (archetypal choices I know but why not?) Robert Plant, Roger Daltrey et al...

totaleclipse [Visitor] //October 7 2008 at 22:20

Jarvis Cocker without hesitation is the best showman out there. Period.

Richard [Visitor] //October 7 2008 at 23:09

Brandon flowers is just a Morrissey clone but immensly boring. Nick Cave should be in the list an amazing front man

Martin [Visitor] //October 7 2008 at 23:46

Mick Jagger, hands down.

DAVID JONES [Visitor] //October 7 2008 at 23:49

MUST BE MATTHEW JAMES BELLAMY NO ONE CAN BEAT HIS SKILLS!!! OMG WHAT THE FUCK WITH BONO? HE'S JUST A CELEBRITY JUST LIKE PARIS HILTON NOT A REAL FRONTMAN MUSICIAN LOL BELLAMY BELLAMY BELLAMY!!!!

Miseh [Visitor] //October 8 2008 at 05:27

Paul Banks all the way.

DEVO [Visitor] //October 8 2008 at 09:49

MARILYN MANSON

Nobody [Visitor] //October 8 2008 at 09:54

STEVEN TYLER of AEROSMITH! He is the greatest!

july333 [Visitor] //October 8 2008 at 10:06

first of all, definitelly axl rose, then jim morrison, mick jagger, freddie mercury

jully333 [Visitor] //October 8 2008 at 10:09

and robert plant, bono

Lady Metal [Visitor] //October 8 2008 at 10:16

Sebastian Bach (ex. Skid Row)

Adrian [Visitor] //October 8 2008 at 10:54

Bruce Dickinson of course!

James Pember [Visitor] //October 8 2008 at 10:56

Bruce Dickingson is the best, purely because Iron Maiden are the biggest and best metal band on the face of the planet.

Magdzky [Visitor] //October 8 2008 at 10:57

1- gallaghers 2-gallaghers 3- let's seee.....again gallaghers 4- alex turner 5- gallaghers;]

anda [Visitor] //October 8 2008 at 12:14

bruce dickinson \m/

bono s a prick [Visitor] //October 8 2008 at 12:30

bono and liam are wats matt bellamy!!!

Nick Dearman [Visitor] //October 8 2008 at 12:43

Eddie Argos from Art Brut!! Nah Liam Gallagher's the one.

mission [Visitor] //October 8 2008 at 14:35

watching doherty is holy. So yah, Doherty.

mission [Visitor] //October 8 2008 at 14:36

oh and Morrissey, ahh the pleasures seeing him gyrate...

Jackie Robson [Visitor] //October 8 2008 at 14:56

Its got to be Bono.... no doubts!

Niall Beaumont [Visitor] //October 8 2008 at 15:17

Matt Bellamy... Kurt Cobain..... Without a doubt 2 amazing bands, with 2 amazing frontmen!!

Osmar Portilho [Visitor] //October 8 2008 at 16:15

Matthew Bellamy

JP [Visitor] //October 8 2008 at 16:33

I would say Axl Rose. The guy made a difference in GN'R.

Olly [Visitor] //October 8 2008 at 16:34

Morrissey

Beno_Stoke [Visitor] //October 8 2008 at 17:46

1. Kurt Cobain 2. Caleb Followill 3. Liam Gallagher

Beno_Stoke [Visitor] //October 8 2008 at 17:47

1. Kurt Cobain 2. Caleb Followill 3. Liam Gallagher

Dan [Visitor] //October 8 2008 at 18:15

Eddie Vedder, Matthew Bellamy, Jack White

Stuntgirl [Visitor] //October 8 2008 at 19:01

1. Brian Molko 2.Michael Stipe

attila [Visitor] //October 8 2008 at 19:03

trent reznor!!!

[Visitor] //October 8 2008 at 19:22

carl barat

visiter [Visitor] //October 8 2008 at 19:39

BONO? are you serious? I thought people under 30 knew he was a joke but clearly not. I'll give my vote to people who changed music so: Joe Strummer Julian Casablancas Alex Turner

DK [Visitor] //October 8 2008 at 19:53

Definitely Matt Bellamy i mean they opened Wembley with a massive performance i mean so good it was unbelievable. My vote goes to Matt

Meme [Visitor] //October 8 2008 at 20:19

James Hetfield, beyond the shadow of a doubt. His lyrics and live performance have really made up my life..

Leah [Visitor] //October 8 2008 at 21:54

I was well chuffed when win butler was on the list but nobody seems to agree! i love him. he has a beautiful soleful voice, arcade fire are the best band ever, he has amazing presence and he's like ten foot tall.

Leah [Visitor] //October 8 2008 at 21:56

where did you find all the bono lovers? what are they doing on this website? shouldnt they be busy being middle aged and middle class?

[Visitor] //October 8 2008 at 22:19

matthew bellamy, the god.

Joe [Visitor] //October 8 2008 at 22:23

angus andrew from liars or alice glass!!

Nushuu [Visitor] //October 8 2008 at 22:41

hey twats i guess you forgot one little thing when you were talkin about the great legendary frontmen and alex turner. they were only on vocals and that gives the freedom on state while alex turner is on both lead guitar and vocals. long reign the arctics!

Gold against the soul [Visitor] //October 8 2008 at 23:27

James Dean Bradfield <3

Alex [Visitor] //October 9 2008 at 10:27

Freddie Mercury, ask any of these rockstars, Freddie is in a league of his own, RIP Fred

AROCKALIPSE [Visitor] //October 9 2008 at 10:47

1.SEBASTIAN BACH 2.JOHN BON JOVI 3.ALEXI LAIHO

[Visitor] //October 9 2008 at 10:55

Ian Curtis wins hands down! Johnny Rotten is second then Paul Weller. All amazing!

RESTLESS SOLDIER [Visitor] //October 9 2008 at 11:02

Cammy Shiels of the Nature Boys! The bassist is also a fabulous disaster!

THE LIZARD KING [Visitor] //October 9 2008 at 11:05

Jim Morrison is a great frontman. With his showmanship, lyrics and the talent of exposing yourself on stage he should be up there!

Vasilica [Visitor] //October 9 2008 at 11:44

No Philip Anselmo? He should be here....

Yooo [Visitor] //October 9 2008 at 11:59

Till Lindeman....Rammstein

me [Visitor] //October 9 2008 at 12:04

alex turner

Winty1000 [Visitor] //October 9 2008 at 12:15

I would have to agree that Alex Harvey (S.A.H.B.) simply has to be up there.They broke down the barriers between bands and audiences before punk did.But what about Phil Lynott ? And I would argue for the inclusion of Rod Stewart in The Faces days as well.

Funk [Visitor] //October 9 2008 at 12:21

Syd Barrett

Lisa [Visitor] //October 9 2008 at 12:31

Bono is wonderful, and i love jimi hendrix and liam gallagher and, well this is to hard! but where is Howlin´ Pelle Almqvist in The Hives? he definitely deserves to be on this list!

Fibra [Visitor] //October 9 2008 at 12:41

Phil Anselmo should be on the list....

Vaquero [Visitor] //October 9 2008 at 13:29

Howlin' Pelle Almqvist anyone?

Dave Evans [Visitor] //October 9 2008 at 13:48

must be Bono. love or loathe him - he's the ultimate frontman.

kopite11 [Visitor] //October 9 2008 at 14:41

Liam Gallagher, without a doubt!!!

Bilo [Visitor] //October 9 2008 at 14:57

Pete Doherty - What a question

rory [Visitor] //October 9 2008 at 14:58

how can you have the bloke from mgmt on there... it's greatest frontperson ever, he's only been in the spotlight for like 3 minutes. classic example of nme bumming off every single new trend going on, he can't be up there with the likes of ian curtis or debbie harry, he's not fit to lick the shit from their shoes.

geo [Visitor] //October 9 2008 at 15:16

pete doherty

Bill [Visitor] //October 9 2008 at 15:43

Robert Plant and Jimi Hendrix

becky [Visitor] //October 9 2008 at 15:59

definately Alex Turner the mans a musical genius

N1477 [Visitor] //October 9 2008 at 16:09

Cobain,Morrisey,Axl Rose, Mercury & De La Roacha

Trash can [Visitor] //October 9 2008 at 16:31

Bono baby pussy cat

Sarah [Visitor] //October 9 2008 at 16:38

Julian Casablancas of course

Josh [Visitor] //October 9 2008 at 17:26

James hetfield. fair enough if you dont agree. i just like him.

Josh [Visitor] //October 9 2008 at 17:29

James hetfield. fair enough if you dont agree. i just like him.

[Visitor] //October 9 2008 at 17:34

James Brown

KthyKtrine [Visitor] //October 9 2008 at 18:30

Who's the best frontperson ever!?!? Damn, that's pretty hard! Iggy Pop, Jeff Buckley, Jimi Hendrix, Matt Bellamy, James Hetfield, Axl Rose (at old good times,.,.,) Zack de La Rocha, Karen O, Bruce Dickinson, Robert Plant, David Lee Roth, Freddie Mercury, Jim Morrison, Steven Tyler, Billie Joe Armstrong, Bono, Jack White, Dave Grohl, Anthony Kiedis, Chris Martin, Lovefoxx, Julian Casablancas,.,.,., These are who I like most,.,., I think the voting should be like, well, I don't know! Maybe for decade!? For example, the best frontperson of 1950, 1960, 1970, 1980, 1990, 2000,.,.,. Forget about it, this fuckin'idea it's lame.,.,.,

jess [Visitor] //October 9 2008 at 19:32

that's, err, quite a short list there. i'll have to say: john Lydon / Morrisey (((:

Alfie [Visitor] //October 9 2008 at 19:40

Matthew Bellamy...no doubt about it.

Lisa [Visitor] //October 9 2008 at 19:45

THOM YORKE!!!!!

doesn'tmatter [Visitor] //October 9 2008 at 19:59

don't know how the hell that moron spaceman from the muse got into the top 20 but there is no one best frontman. You have to contextualise it to the times and things that were happening when that band was around. In the 60's it has to be Lennon without a doubt. In the 70's its a mixture with Plant in the early part of the decade and then Lyden and Strummer in the secand half of the 70's. The 80's was crap so there was only one good lead man and that was Morrisey. The 90's was Cobain in the beginning and then for the rest of the decade has to go to Liam. Today, i think it goes to doherty.

Irry LestatsWife [Visitor] //October 9 2008 at 20:28

Matt Bellamy Sharon den Adel Ville Valo Freddie Mercury

ssssaaasadd [Visitor] //October 9 2008 at 20:31

Casey Chaos

Charlie [Visitor] //October 9 2008 at 21:02

BONO! BONO! BONO!

Matt ( Blackburn) [Visitor] //October 9 2008 at 21:20

Alex Turner, Liam Gallagher , and Richard Ashcroft enuf said :)

Matt ( Blackburn) [Visitor] //October 9 2008 at 21:20

Alex Turner, Liam Gallagher , and Richard Ashcroft enuf said :)

Anne $0 [Visitor] //October 9 2008 at 21:21

5-Bono 4-Debbie Harry 3-Anthony Kiedis 2-Steven Tyler 1-Kurt Cobain :)

Kopi [Visitor] //October 9 2008 at 23:20

To be in one of their concerts is enough to realize that Bono is the bloody boss.

Sallyella [Visitor] //October 9 2008 at 23:23

I'm going to vote for Jack White I think... I know it's probably more 'right' of me to go for the frontmen of older generations because they were first, but I think it is equally 'wrong' to overlook those of the new generation. I think Jack fronting the White Stripes (when he fronts the Raconteurs he is nowhere near as charismatic or representative as when he is in the Stripes) he appears to be channelling an energy that is not of this earth. Whilst his guitar playing technically leaves a lot to be desired, as Alex Kapranos once said, he appears to plug it into his very soul. Dressed up in red and white with that airline strapped across his chest, it's easy to believe it's just an extra part of his body. The boy's not afraid to stick to his roots and honour them... He's gone a bit mental lately and perhaps has become a little overexposed... but nothing can put how I feel when he's on stage fronting the White Stripes out of my mind. There aren't enough female nominations... this makes me sad. I know I'm being hypocritical by nominaing a man, but still!

marielle [Visitor] //October 9 2008 at 23:29

michael stipe or morrissey

[Visitor] //October 10 2008 at 00:48

Bono, hands down

OASIS4EVER52 [Visitor] //October 10 2008 at 01:43

Liam Gallagher no 1 can argue with tht!!!

[Visitor] //October 10 2008 at 02:48

No SPRINGSTEEN !!! hi hi ... you guys consider yourself NME people who knows about music . ....NME deleted from bookmarks........you guys find a doctor ...but good

the boy from albion [Visitor] //October 10 2008 at 03:18

pete doherty - most important man of our generation!

[Visitor] //October 10 2008 at 03:27

thom yorke nobody else on that constantly changes there style of music like thom and radiohead

Visitor [Visitor] //October 10 2008 at 06:19

Without a doubt, Axl Rose.

pete [Visitor] //October 10 2008 at 07:50

jim morrison

Someone [Visitor] //October 10 2008 at 07:59

Jim Morrison!

hamish [Visitor] //October 10 2008 at 08:56

Kurt Cobain

Ian [Visitor] //October 10 2008 at 09:40

Jimi Hendrix

james [Visitor] //October 10 2008 at 10:04

eddie vedder!

yorkshire1 [Visitor] //October 10 2008 at 10:26

ALEX TURNER OR PETER DOHERTY, OR LIAM GALLAGHER!

mrjonty [Visitor] //October 10 2008 at 10:42

Freddie Mercury, Billie Joe Armstrong, Kurt Cobain

Stefano [Visitor] //October 10 2008 at 11:24

Liam Gallagher the best!

Stefano [Visitor] //October 10 2008 at 11:24

Liam Gallagher the best!

Morgan [Visitor] //October 10 2008 at 12:41

MARLEY

Mareks D. [Visitor] //October 10 2008 at 14:48

Kurt Cobain

Rusholme Ruffian [Visitor] //October 10 2008 at 16:11

Will people stop posting about Bono. He is a chump. Ian Curtis. Joe Strummer. Moza.

[Visitor] //October 10 2008 at 16:28

What No Maynard James Keenan, Whoever Made That List Should Be Smacked Smart

Barrington Croxworth [Visitor] //October 10 2008 at 16:39

Jarvis, Ian Brown, Guy Garvey and Rick Witter!!!!

Voter [Visitor] //October 10 2008 at 16:48

BASSHUNTER!!! wooo!!! ^^

LUKE [Visitor] //October 10 2008 at 16:59

BONO IT'S VERY SIMPLE! U2

lin [Visitor] //October 10 2008 at 16:59

robert plant, jack white and kurt cobain, I guess.

lin [Visitor] //October 10 2008 at 17:00

robert plant, jack white and kurt cobain, I guess.

ian [Visitor] //October 10 2008 at 17:22

Ian Mcculloch is the coolest frontman ever. Bono and Sting are easily the worst.

Thom Yorke [Visitor] //October 10 2008 at 17:29

La yonqui de Las Grecas, la que se murió en México

Tom [Visitor] //October 10 2008 at 17:57

FREDDY

Ricsard [Visitor] //October 10 2008 at 18:00

EDDIE VEDDER is absolutely #1 !!! more brilliant frontmen in my humble opinion: Freddie Mercury Jim Morrison Dave Gahan (Depeche Mode - why the hell was he left out???) Billie Joe Armstrong (Green Day) Dolores O'Riordan (Cranberries) Marilyn Manson Robert Plant (Led Zep) Zach de La Rocha (RATM) Bono

Dini [Visitor] //October 10 2008 at 19:41

Howling Pelle Almqvist (The Hives)

[Visitor] //October 10 2008 at 19:57

Ian, Liam, Bono

Sergey from Kyiv, Ukraine [Visitor] //October 10 2008 at 20:04

Freddie Mercury, Mick Jagger, Robert Plant

Are Jay [Visitor] //October 10 2008 at 20:05

Dave Grohl, hands down. Like everyone else on this list he's a hell of a performer with a hell of a good band that puts on a hell of a great show. But, unlike most of his contemporaries, Grohl seems like a dude who would be happy just to hang out in some garage playing with crappy second-hand instruments and drinking cheap beer. This makes him the easiest rock star to relate to in the world. Dude seems like he'd be a blast to hang out with.

Wouldn't be on the list but... [Visitor] //October 10 2008 at 20:15

I think Iggy is THE frontman. Not a fake bone in his body, no sucking up like Hetlfield and most modern singers... Attitude and balls are key. and be funny for F*%$'s sake.

Gary Jarman [Visitor] //October 10 2008 at 20:49

Ryan Jarman... obv..

CASABLANCAS [Visitor] //October 10 2008 at 21:40

Julian Casablancas of the best band in the world The Strokes.

[Visitor] //October 10 2008 at 21:56

jim morrison, mick jagger, liam gallagher, bono and freddy mercury

Bebras [Visitor] //October 10 2008 at 22:11

Of course Alex Turner.

squiggle [Visitor] //October 10 2008 at 22:19

Crap, I think it ate my comment. Mick Jagger Marc Bolan Bryan Ferry Syd Barrett Doherty and Barat

singyourlife [Visitor] //October 10 2008 at 23:42

MORRISSEY, of course, are you all nuts for not picking him?

TerrorPoet [Visitor] //October 10 2008 at 23:42

Peter Doherty PS:also the greatest contemporary British Poet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

andrew [Visitor] //October 10 2008 at 23:42

Kurt Cobain

H [Visitor] //October 10 2008 at 23:46

pete doherty- no one can entrance a crowd quite like him

Richey [Visitor] //October 10 2008 at 23:56

James Dean Bradfield

MODgirl [Visitor] //October 11 2008 at 02:50

1º is Liam Gallagher; 2º John Lydon...and 3º Brett Anderson.

jay [Visitor] //October 11 2008 at 03:00

P R I N C E

jay [Visitor] //October 11 2008 at 03:02

P R I N C E

Starla [Visitor] //October 11 2008 at 04:07

D*A*M*O*N A*L*B*A*R*N*...or... B*R*E*T*T A*N*D*E*R*S*O*N*...D*A*M*O*N A*L*B*A*R*N*...or... B*R*E*T*T A*N*D*E*R*S*O*N*...D*A*M*O*N A*L*B*A*R*N*...or... B*R*E*T*T A*N*D*E*R*S*O*N*...D*A*M*O*N A*L*B*A*R*N*...or... B*R*E*T*T A*N*D*E*R*S*O*N*...D*A*M*O*N A*L*B*A*R*N*...or... B*R*E*T*T A*N*D*E*R*S*O*N*...D*A*M*O*N A*L*B*A*R*N*...or... B*R*E*T*T A*N*D*E*R*S*O*N*...D*A*M*O*N A*L*B*A*R*N*...or... B*R*E*T*T A*N*D*E*R*S*O*N*...D*A*M*O*N A*L*B*A*R*N*...or... B*R*E*T*T A*N*D*E*R*S*O*N*... :D

Starla [Visitor] //October 11 2008 at 04:07

D*A*M*O*N A*L*B*A*R*N* or B*R*E*T*T A*N*D*E*R*S*O*N*~D*A*M*O*N A*L*B*A*R*N* or B*R*E*T*T A*N*D*E*R*S*O*N*~D*A*M*O*N A*L*B*A*R*N* or B*R*E*T*T A*N*D*E*R*S*O*N*~D*A*M*O*N A*L*B*A*R*N* or B*R*E*T*T A*N*D*E*R*S*O*N*~D*A*M*O*N A*L*B*A*R*N* or B*R*E*T*T A*N*D*E*R*S*O*N*~D*A*M*O*N A*L*B*A*R*N* or B*R*E*T*T A*N*D*E*R*S*O*N*~D*A*M*O*N A*L*B*A*R*N* or B*R*E*T*T A*N*D*E*R*S*O*N*~D*A*M*O*N A*L*B*A*R*N* or B*R*E*T*T A*N*D*E*R*S*O*N*~D*A*M*O*N A*L*B*A*R*N* or B*R*E*T*T A*N*D*E*R*S*O*N*~D*A*M*O*N A*L*B*A*R*N* or B*R*E*T*T A*N*D*E*R*S*O*N*~

Starla [Visitor] //October 11 2008 at 04:08

D*A*M*O*N A*L*B*A*R*N* or B*R*E*T*T A*N*D*E*R*S*O*N*~D*A*M*O*N A*L*B*A*R*N* or B*R*E*T*T A*N*D*E*R*S*O*N*~D*A*M*O*N A*L*B*A*R*N* or B*R*E*T*T A*N*D*E*R*S*O*N*~D*A*M*O*N A*L*B*A*R*N* or B*R*E*T*T A*N*D*E*R*S*O*N*~D*A*M*O*N A*L*B*A*R*N* or B*R*E*T*T A*N*D*E*R*S*O*N*~D*A*M*O*N A*L*B*A*R*N* or B*R*E*T*T A*N*D*E*R*S*O*N*~D*A*M*O*N A*L*B*A*R*N* or B*R*E*T*T A*N*D*E*R*S*O*N*~D*A*M*O*N A*L*B*A*R*N* or B*R*E*T*T A*N*D*E*R*S*O*N*~D*A*M*O*N A*L*B*A*R*N* or B*R*E*T*T A*N*D*E*R*S*O*N*~D*A*M*O*N A*L*B*A*R*N* or B*R*E*T*T A*N*D*E*R*S*O*N*~

Irisheyes4bono [Visitor] //October 11 2008 at 04:53

no one even comes close to BONO!!!!! He shows 'em all how it's done RIGHT!

Funk [Visitor] //October 11 2008 at 07:32

Syd Barrett. Just to reiterate, even when he wasn't there (20~40 year period and counting...) his influence is only less that of legendary.

Funk [Visitor] //October 11 2008 at 07:32

Syd Barrett. Just to reitterate, even when he wasn't there (20~40 year period and counting...) his influence is only less that of legendary.

Amybob [Visitor] //October 11 2008 at 07:41

Kele Okereke

Lee [Visitor] //October 11 2008 at 11:16

Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan are possibly the 2 greatest frontmen of any band in the world. Springsteen is utterly explosive on stage, especially at 59

Carol [Visitor] //October 11 2008 at 11:19

Dave Gahan (Depeche Mode) I a proper grown up (some may say old) and have been very fortunate to have seen seen many bands. In my humble opinion he is the best.

james [Visitor] //October 11 2008 at 12:09

bernard fanning (powdefinger)

c'MON [Visitor] //October 11 2008 at 12:11

Ian Curtis,Kurt Cobain,Richard Ashcroft,Brett Anderson

Dawn [Visitor] //October 11 2008 at 12:23

James Dean Bradfield has to be the best frontman as after seeing the manics so many times, he just nails it every time whether it be as a guitar player or singer!!!

2 [Visitor] //October 11 2008 at 13:14

mike patton <3

youngb [Visitor] //October 11 2008 at 13:28

Reznor of NIN

michael tee [Visitor] //October 11 2008 at 14:20

marc bolan

James [Visitor] //October 11 2008 at 14:26

Eddie Vedder or Matt Bellamy for me...

Billy [Visitor] //October 11 2008 at 14:34

Axl Rose. Do you know where you are? you're in the jungle baby!

Anna [Visitor] //October 11 2008 at 14:50

Bille Joe Armstrong, Kurt Cobain or Matt Bellamy? Yes, and there is Alex Turner, too! Difficult choice. Well - let's say: Billie Joe Armstrong.

widnes [Visitor] //October 11 2008 at 16:25

Alex Turner.

liam [Visitor] //October 11 2008 at 17:09

alex turner

George [Visitor] //October 11 2008 at 18:18

Liam gallagher without a doubt

[Visitor] //October 11 2008 at 19:16

HAYLEY WILLIAMS. Enough said =]

arcadian [Visitor] //October 11 2008 at 20:05

it best be PETE DOHERTY

arcadian [Visitor] //October 11 2008 at 20:05

it best be PETE DOHERTY

bilo is god [Visitor] //October 11 2008 at 20:06

pete doherty pete doherty pete doherty

Kate. [Visitor] //October 11 2008 at 20:11

Freddie Mercury OBVIOUSLY. If not, then Kurt Cobain or Matt Bellamy

joe [Visitor] //October 11 2008 at 20:47

michael stipe, thom yorke or robert plant

dredddd [Visitor] //October 11 2008 at 21:08

bob marley true legend not a white middle class heathen wake up sad indie twats

wibbbly woooooobly [Visitor] //October 11 2008 at 21:13

jah wobble top man a true gent and doesnt seem to be in it for the cash a nice change from todays 30 second heroes check him out now

Ben [Visitor] //October 11 2008 at 21:33

MIKE PATTON.

bonoishitler [Visitor] //October 11 2008 at 21:40

kevin shields

One [Visitor] //October 11 2008 at 21:55

Bono? Liam Gallagher is the man

James! [Visitor] //October 11 2008 at 22:35

MATT BELLAMY!hes a genius!and in all honesty i think hes one of the few people who have fun on stage, just look at bliss live at hullabaloo!never mind seeing him live!hes a genius!along with chris and dom! and yes, we do know wat he says at concerts, they're not mumbles when ur actually their, its brilliant!Matt definitely deserves this one!!!!!!

Gazza [Visitor] //October 11 2008 at 22:52

Either Ian Curtis, Bono, Morrissey Thom Yorke, Liam Gallegher, Alex turner or Kele Okereke

tom emeny [Visitor] //October 11 2008 at 22:53

i'd like to see joey ramone on the list as in his own way he was simply untouchable on stage- of those on the list its zach de la rossa for me. Ratm are the best band ive seen live by a fair way

Leonardo [Visitor] //October 12 2008 at 02:20

Axl Rose....he is God

Gonzo [Visitor] //October 12 2008 at 03:12

You forgot Chris Cornell & Mike Patton...so I'll say Morrison, Eddie Vedder and Bono.

Hank Riggins [Visitor] //October 12 2008 at 04:16

Bono all the way

[Visitor] //October 12 2008 at 04:37

bono

dimunieta [Visitor] //October 12 2008 at 05:55

bono

popmart [Visitor] //October 12 2008 at 05:56

bono

Taciana [Visitor] //October 12 2008 at 10:03

Tom Smith, Editors

hattiie x [Visitor] //October 12 2008 at 10:05

YANNIS PHILLIPAKKIS, kate jackson? karen o, jemina pearle, caleb followill, pete doherty, ian curtis!

Julia [Visitor] //October 12 2008 at 11:34

I'm sorry but...WHERE IS DAVID BOWIE????????????????????????????

[Visitor] //October 12 2008 at 11:43

It's embarrassing to see that Liam Gallagher is behind John Lennon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Liam Gallegher cribs John Lennon!!!!

Julia [Visitor] //October 12 2008 at 11:44

and david bowie??

Julia [Visitor] //October 12 2008 at 11:44

and David Bowie?

Oliver [Visitor] //October 12 2008 at 14:53

Rob Kingsford (liverpool) Ladyhawke, the most important female singer of the past 25 years? Bullshit. Kathleen Hannah, Courtney Love, Madonna, Kylie, M.I.A., Corin Tucker, and many more all shit on Ladyhawke.

Laura [Visitor] //October 12 2008 at 15:36

Liam Gallagher

GAL99 [Visitor] //October 12 2008 at 16:36

FREDDIE MERCURY

Doug [Visitor] //October 12 2008 at 16:47

let's just say some are less deserving than others. Brendan Urie anyone? As for winner...well I don't expect him to win but Rollins definitely deserves a mention.

Luciano de Araújo [Visitor] //October 12 2008 at 18:13

Axl Rose...forever

squiggle [Visitor] //October 12 2008 at 22:09

Nico Syd Barrett Helno Phil May Hope Sandoval Adrián Dárgelos

ian brown [Visitor] //October 13 2008 at 10:19

without doubt freddy mercury...and i'm not a queen fan

Ballsack [Visitor] //October 13 2008 at 11:05

None of the good ones are on the list! Little man tate, milburn, bromheads jacket. who the fuck is pete doherty!

Robert Webb [Visitor] //October 13 2008 at 11:36

Ian Mcculloch, since he's the best singer, since himself probably, cue stiffled laughter. Seriously Thom Yorke, or the BunnyGod.

dan [Visitor] //October 13 2008 at 12:00

Jagger, Hendrix or Mercury easily..... I can't believe people are saying Alex Turner?? he's a pratt, not a good singer/songwriter,no charisma and nothing decent or important to say. Half of these answers are jokes. I'd put Geri Halliwell above Johnny Borrell

Juliano Fontana (Brazil) [Visitor] //October 13 2008 at 14:13

Axl Rose, Zakk Wylde (BLS) and Peter Steele (TON).

Rober from Madrid [Visitor] //October 13 2008 at 15:26

Morrissey...no doubt

Matt C [Visitor] //October 13 2008 at 15:40

Bernard Sumner

[Visitor] //October 13 2008 at 16:27

Björk for the Sugarcubes Helno from Les Négresses Vertes and you can't have Lennon and not McCartney.

Baz [Visitor] //October 13 2008 at 16:36

What about Phil Lynott?

Sevjo [Visitor] //October 13 2008 at 17:54

Bono of course!! A no brainer

Alex [Visitor] //October 13 2008 at 18:06

James Hetfield is great, Axl Rose is awesome to and Freddy mercury can't rank them but there u have some of the beast!

Michael [Visitor] //October 13 2008 at 19:34

erm im gonna go for.... Liam Gallagher or Pete Doherty

Steve [Visitor] //October 13 2008 at 21:09

Paul Westerberg

Flo [Visitor] //October 13 2008 at 21:10

Yannis Philippakis, Alice Glass, LadyHawke and David Bowie!

kirsten [Visitor] //October 13 2008 at 21:12

Pete Doherty, Morrisey, Ian Vurtis or Ian Brown (Y)

Aimzi [Visitor] //October 13 2008 at 22:26

Definitly old Bells from Muse..some people are getting really angry about the ammount of praise he is getting on here, but in my opinion he is well on his way to legendary status!!! He is an all round amazing performer, and Muse as a band are the best thing to come out of the UK in yonks!! An extremely close second for me would be Thom Yorke of course, the crazy moves he busts up on stage are wicked, and his voice...just wow

GOD [Visitor] //October 14 2008 at 02:11

MY WILL: MATTHEW BELLAMY MATTHEW BELLAMY MATTHEW BELLAMY MATTHEW BELLAMY MATTHEW BELLAMY MATTHEW BELLAMY MATTHEW BELLAMY

kevin [Visitor] //October 14 2008 at 07:47

Brett Anderson. suede all the way!!!!!!!!

mr.man [Visitor] //October 14 2008 at 08:11

MARK E SMITH??? why is he not on it, the way he is on stage is different to any one on that list, no smith but you have brandon flowers, caleb followill and thekooks guy, boring!

LEEDS SPAIN [Visitor] //October 14 2008 at 12:18

MATT BELLAMY !! (WITH THE PERMISSION OF FREDDIE MERCURY)

NME Out of Time? [Visitor] //October 14 2008 at 14:01

And on the eighth day, God created Springsteen...says it all

Callaby [Visitor] //October 14 2008 at 14:03

I would say either Axl Rose, Jim Morrison or Jimi Hendrix. I dont think you should have included some of the recent acts in the list, i wouldn't even consider bands like glasvegas in any kind of list like this. alot of the bands at the moment are mediocre, will never play to as many people as the greats or sell a fraction of the amount of records.

The Man [Visitor] //October 14 2008 at 14:09

Bono is a douchebag. Matt Bellamy should win. Zack De La Rocha, Jeff Buckley, Thom Yorke should be high up. Liam whats-his-face from Oasis should be in the minuses.

Brad [Visitor] //October 14 2008 at 15:07

you have obviously overlooked 2 of the greatest frontmen in Chris Cornell and Phil Lynott, shame on you. So out of the options i'd have to say Hendrix, Jeff Buckley, Eddie Vedder, Jim Morrison or Caleb! and the winner best not be that prcik Morrisey hes sounds like a bloated whale!!!

bubcakes [Visitor] //October 14 2008 at 16:08

morrissey morrissey morrissey!

[Visitor] //October 14 2008 at 16:57

MARC BOLAN

Andrea [Visitor] //October 14 2008 at 19:31

I voted Morrissey, for I find him very charming. He's got everything a frontperson need. He's very talented.

Anthony D'Elia [Visitor] //October 14 2008 at 19:58

Pete doherty... no contest.

gotick [Visitor] //October 14 2008 at 20:39

Freddie Mercury

ibort [Visitor] //October 14 2008 at 20:41

Jim Morrison, Mick Jagger, Ian Curtis, Freddie Mercury, Perry Farrell, Ian Astbury and i'm completely mystified as to why Elvis has not been mentioned - perhaps the best of the lot!

neil chorley [Visitor] //October 14 2008 at 20:49

awl rose greastest frontman off all time !!! end of

hmm [Visitor] //October 14 2008 at 21:13

Among the missing: Natacha Le Jeune from A.S. Dragon and Valérie Leulliot from Autour de Lucie, you insular sods. And Shane MacGowan. Mike Scott.

martin [Visitor] //October 14 2008 at 21:28

robert smith on the first positions? are you kidding me?? what kind of frontman is that? he is totally weird and freak, dont do nothing on the stage, dont talk to people, dont entertain, just freaking borring with his gothic band! Was IN in 80s someone should tell him its over!

robbo [Visitor] //October 14 2008 at 22:45

morrissey, morrissey, morrissey

Discotron [Visitor] //October 14 2008 at 23:08

Ian Astbury of the Cult is a great frontman

Ale [Visitor] //October 15 2008 at 00:09

Bono! Bono! Bono! Bono!

[Visitor] //October 15 2008 at 02:07

Anthony Kiedis !!!

Aldo [Visitor] //October 15 2008 at 04:12

Trent Reznor the number 1!!!!!!!!!!

Anya [Visitor] //October 15 2008 at 09:43

Matt Bellamy kicks dirt in the face of all other frontmen. It's so painfully obvious that he doesn't even need to win. Sexy as fuck, insanely talented, out-of-this-world charasmatic and compelling. What's this bollocks I read above about him not qualifying 'cos he never talks to the crowd?! When you play and sing like he does, you don't sodding well need to. That man can stoke an audience into a frenzy with the raising of one arm, for Christ's sake. And some of these candidates were just added as joke, right?! Johnny Borrell?! That tool from the Kooks?! Must be having a damn good laugh back at the NME office.

zoo tv [Visitor] //October 15 2008 at 10:13

zoo tv bono

Faye [Visitor] //October 15 2008 at 12:25

Good ol' Jacky White with out a doubt! maybe Pelle Almqvist, he always makes me giggle!

Yanis [Visitor] //October 15 2008 at 13:06

you sexy mother fucker - Price

agostinhobento [Visitor] //October 15 2008 at 14:23

THE CURE... GREAT!!!

niamh [Visitor] //October 15 2008 at 14:42

Freddie Mercury, no question!!

yeahhhhh [Visitor] //October 15 2008 at 14:49

TIM BURGESS :D

Mark [Visitor] //October 15 2008 at 18:20

Richard Ashcroft

mary mcmanaman [Visitor] //October 15 2008 at 18:56

Robert Smith of the cure has to be the worlds greatest front man, ever! He has the most captivating voice ever, an writes some of the worlds most beautiful and thought provoking lyrics ive ever heard, not only is he world famous, and class he is also an icon through alol genres of music and is respected by everyone and anyone in music.

[Visitor] //October 15 2008 at 21:04

Pete Doherty, Gerard Way, Hayley Williams, Steve Tyler, Axl Rose, Freddie Mercury! :D

Hayley :] [Visitor] //October 15 2008 at 21:07

Pete Doherty, Hayley Williams, Gerard Way, Freddie Mercury, Steve tyler, Axl Rose, Mick Jagger, Brendan Urie!

Kjell -Luleå [Visitor] //October 16 2008 at 10:47

Can´t be anyone else but Mick Jagger. He´s still going strong, made a handful of historys best rocksongs, in good shape and he´s got starcarisma!

Elias Taveira [Visitor] //October 16 2008 at 13:00

Mick Jagger, Robert Plant, Freddie Mercury, Steven Tyler and Axl Rose.

Lee [Visitor] //October 16 2008 at 13:03

And Jon Bon Jovi????

Lost Generation [Visitor] //October 16 2008 at 16:44

There are three frontmen I would rate as out standing. They have it all, a great voice, have charisma, they are sexy as hell, and they will be remembered forever and ever. This three men are: Morrisey (I mean, look at the guy, he's just being the most erotic man in the history of music), Marc Bolan (His style is outstanding), and Freddie Mercury (Do I really have to say anything?). Period.

Becca [Visitor] //October 16 2008 at 18:44

Freddie Mercury, Kurt Cobain, Jim Morrison, Axl Rose, Thom Yorke, Bobby Gillespie without a doubt. And I agree with an earlier post, why isn't Mark E smith on here!? And why the fuck is Brendon Bleeding Urie on here!? Panic! at the the disco? More like, Panic! I need to get this music right out my ears before blood starts to pour out of them, more like.

David LO [Visitor] //October 16 2008 at 20:19

Can't believe you're missing Dave Gaham!!!!!!! , Joe Elliot, Jay Kay, and a long long etc.

David LO [Visitor] //October 16 2008 at 20:20

Guys, you need to put Dave Gaham on the list.

David LO [Visitor] //October 16 2008 at 20:27

What about Dave Gaham and Michael Hutchence, COME ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!

David LO [Visitor] //October 16 2008 at 20:27

What about Dave Gaham and Michael Hutchence, COME ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!

rocker [Visitor] //October 17 2008 at 01:38

bon scott

lotox [Visitor] //October 17 2008 at 02:55

Put anyone on stage with James Brown have them stand next to him and see who is the man. Pick anyone i dare you . You all got served.

Tim [Visitor] //October 17 2008 at 07:54

Michael Hutchence (INXS)

Jonny Roe [Visitor] //October 17 2008 at 10:40

Liam Gallagher without a doubt. And Mick Jagger. The rest do nothing like idiots

Mark [Visitor] //October 17 2008 at 12:03

I am disappointed that Robert has let down the fans of Led Zep for whatever reason(s)

sean mcgarvey [Visitor] //October 17 2008 at 12:17

brandon flowers

LizziLou [Visitor] //October 17 2008 at 16:19

Robert Plant and Freddie Mercury.

Jordan C [Visitor] //October 17 2008 at 16:33

Without a doubt, the ultimate rock and roll star - LIAM GALLAGHER!!

Lee Webster (Inveraray) [Visitor] //October 17 2008 at 18:11

Deffo! Anthony Kedis From Red Hot Chillis or Even Robert Plant From Led Zeppilin!!!

danny [Visitor] //October 17 2008 at 20:01

van morrison.....in his day was spectacular.

Tim [Visitor] //October 17 2008 at 22:28

ROBERT SMITH!! with Marc Bolan and Jimi Hendrix close behind...

XXX [Visitor] //October 17 2008 at 22:31

Yeah it`s gotta be Mick Jagger. Next is robert smith. But it`s gettin closer and closer down the line.. no doubt.

[Visitor] //October 18 2008 at 12:22

1.Jim Morrison!! for the boys (2...Morrissey,ian,curt) 1.Kat Power!! for the girls (lewis...)

LEMMY [Visitor] //October 18 2008 at 14:36

KILMISTER

[Visitor] //October 18 2008 at 15:08

Liam Gallagher, closely followed by Tom Meighan and John Lydon (Johnny Rotten)

INXSfan [Visitor] //October 18 2008 at 15:57

MICHAEL HUTCHENCE of INXS is the best frontman ever:-)

sly [Visitor] //October 18 2008 at 15:59

Ray Davies, Jack White, Mick Jagger

Larry [Visitor] //October 18 2008 at 17:18

FRED DURST!

Painterface [Visitor] //October 18 2008 at 17:50

Pete Doherty!!!

æpæ [Visitor] //October 18 2008 at 18:31

chris martin sucks!!! joe strummer, caleb followill or thom yorke

Rob from Oxford [Visitor] //October 18 2008 at 19:04

Where the hell is Lee Brilleaux? Dr Feelgood frontman? The man who pulled British 70's music out of the darkness of prog-rock...

Ali [Visitor] //October 18 2008 at 20:35

Definitely Bono, then Brandon Flowers and Caleb Folowill

Sammy [Visitor] //October 18 2008 at 22:00

mick jagger, obviously.

robertstorm [Visitor] //October 19 2008 at 00:33

ever, freddy mercury, nowadays...alex turner, he is a fucking genius, and also peter doherty!!

Jim Morrison [Visitor] //October 19 2008 at 02:13

Myself, Jim Morrison... I've been shacked up in Venice Beach all these years and everyone thinks I'm dead...

[Visitor] //October 19 2008 at 04:28

no one writes a song like Robert Plant ... and the Great Marc Bolan is still20 years ahead of his time,pure genius.

Tom E [Visitor] //October 19 2008 at 08:43

Bono, Bono, Bono and Bono again all over. I have seen pretty much every group I'd want to see live. There are many many great frontmen/women. But Bono is MAGNETIC, ENCHANTING, POETIC and UPLIFTING

Karl-1100 [Visitor] //October 19 2008 at 11:51

The greatest frontmen were Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin and Jimi Hendrix.

Lryical Terrorist [Visitor] //October 19 2008 at 12:27

Has to be Lydon of course. As Sid says in the Filth and the Fury, he was the total anti-star. He was really snidey, danced robotically and generally took the piss out of everyone. And the crowd loved him for it. Unfortunatley people look at him today and they let that cloud their opion of him, they forget how utterly important he was and is to British music. Without the sex pistols and frontman Rotten, how many of todays bands would we have. When they played Manchester (x2) look how many bands they spawned... Buzzcocks (and derivatives) Joy Division (New Order), The Smiths, The Fall, and who can forget Mick Hucknell (Simply Red). 'I wanna be Anarchist, Get Pissed, Destroy!' indeed...

Ash Barratt [Visitor] //October 19 2008 at 12:59

Micheal Head - Shack!

Steve [Visitor] //October 19 2008 at 16:23

How could Springsteen not be on the list. Was a great fan of the Clash, but to sayStrummer was better on stage is a joke. Bono is a great frontman but same applies. Springsteen in the 70's was undoubtedly the greatest. In the 80's 90's and now he is still up there with the best o them.

miss y [Visitor] //October 19 2008 at 19:48

Robert Plant! no contest.

Agent Black [Visitor] //October 19 2008 at 20:16

You're all a bunch of fucking slaves

The Black Acid [Visitor] //October 19 2008 at 20:19

Frank Zappa - blatantly

Pidge [Visitor] //October 19 2008 at 20:20

Where's Matt Bowman on that list?! frikkin' awesome! Him & Ricky Wilson - SOO much energy!

Jack [Visitor] //October 20 2008 at 00:22

1. Pete Doherty 2. Liam Fray 3. Alex Turner

mar [Visitor] //October 20 2008 at 00:34

morrison is spelled with one s!! Robert Plant, Mick Jagger, Mr. MorriSon, Freddy, Axl Rose

Shane [Visitor] //October 20 2008 at 01:32

Bono Full stop...thanks x

[Visitor] //October 20 2008 at 02:07

Jim Morrison by far!!!...!

Connor :) [Visitor] //October 20 2008 at 10:04

James Hetfield By Far

Lo Lo [Visitor] //October 20 2008 at 12:45

AXl roses ^^ johny rotten pete doherty ...

Raghu [Visitor] //October 20 2008 at 13:31

Robert Plant....But since he's gettin a lot of votes I'll have to go for Richard Ashcroft....(though not for his solo work)

Alberto [Visitor] //October 20 2008 at 15:06

What about Bowie?

Phil [Visitor] //October 20 2008 at 15:13

They don't call Springsteen "The Boss" for nothing. The last tour was truly inspirational - o.k he may be 59 but he is truly "Magic"

kaybar007 [Visitor] //October 20 2008 at 15:41

At the time of writing there are 18 mentions of Dave Gahan, so here's number 19!

Paul [Visitor] //October 20 2008 at 15:55

Another pointless list there are just too many missing for instance, 'Dave Gahan from depeche mode' one of the best front men in the business...

morrisseys hair piece [Visitor] //October 20 2008 at 16:15

The current standings are laughable. How is a bad carbon copy of Ian Brown #2? And Ian Brown himself isn't even in the top 20? Realistically Mick Jaggar (not that I was ever a huge stones fan) should be #1. He pretty much invented rock n' roll stage presence. My top 3 would definitely have to be Ian Brown, Morrissey and Mick Jaggar.

kev [Visitor] //October 20 2008 at 18:14

i cant make a vote because dave gahan's name is not listed

weetum [Visitor] //October 20 2008 at 18:18

where is Dave Gahan on your list ? ? ? ? ? Until I see him I reserve my judgement. Sorry. ;-)

Paul [Visitor] //October 20 2008 at 18:46

Dave Gahan (Depeche Mode)

Michelle [Visitor] //October 20 2008 at 19:44

DAVE GAHAN! Where the hell is he?!?! This list is ridiculous without him on it

SillyCatFace [Visitor] //October 20 2008 at 19:50

Bellamy, Yorke, Cobain. 'nuff said.

BLOM! [Visitor] //October 20 2008 at 19:53

WHERE'S CEDRIC! Seriously, Mr. Bixler-Zavala for the win. Who else can combine the talent, the moves AND still "bring da sex" to the table. Still - Thom Yorke, Alice Glass, Lovefoxxx, Kele and Yannis are there. Oh! And CHUCK D. PUBLIC ENEMY! WOO!

osvalds [Visitor] //October 20 2008 at 19:54

oh come on, Dave Gahan, why is he missing??????????????????????????????????

chris [Visitor] //October 20 2008 at 20:05

the question is too broad. i assume the lead singer must have some broad appeal in the main stream. i vote for kurt cobain. he went out in a tragic flame while he was on top. (staged, it may have been)

Lukie B [Visitor] //October 20 2008 at 20:06

Jagger all the way end ov

Geizy [Visitor] //October 20 2008 at 20:14

MORRISSEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Steve [Visitor] //October 20 2008 at 21:35

Dave Gahan of Depeche Mode. Front man of the best live act in the world today

Gaston [Visitor] //October 20 2008 at 22:02

Jarvis Cocker is the best, must win, i think.

Moder [Visitor] //October 20 2008 at 22:18

Dave Gahan (Depeche Mode). Simply the best!

oligofrena asasina [Visitor] //October 20 2008 at 22:46

VILLE VALO!!!

Derek [Visitor] //October 21 2008 at 00:26

Dave Gahan...Killer. Watch ANY concert!! You can't buy that dance and SUPER VOICE!!

Jim [Visitor] //October 21 2008 at 00:54

Dave Gahan of Depeche Mode is way better then the media puppet's on your list. What 28 years and still no respect. The people on your list never sold out A stadium!

J Brandon [Visitor] //October 21 2008 at 02:17

Dave Gahan should be on the list too! He's the best front-man by far. No one else on this list even comes close!

Hmmm [Visitor] //October 21 2008 at 02:24

I know this goes back a ways, but I'll say OTIS REDDING. Short career, but the guy never, ever "mailed it in" on a performance.

Bill [Visitor] //October 21 2008 at 05:55

Where is Springsteen?? Liam,Lydon, Moz, even Bono, all good. But nowhere close to Bruce,,,,Strummer came close!

Hannah [Visitor] //October 21 2008 at 08:41

Where the f######### is Mr. David Gahan????????

Tony [Visitor] //October 21 2008 at 09:25

Where's Dave Gahan?

Joe [Visitor] //October 21 2008 at 09:27

Has any of you ever been to a Pogues concert. I will start voting when you cut all the posers from the list and ad Shane MacGowan.

zoki [Visitor] //October 21 2008 at 11:34

DAVE GAHAN is not at the list? This list sucks !

michelle [Visitor] //October 21 2008 at 11:58

too many to choose

Suth [Visitor] //October 21 2008 at 12:00

The list is flawed there is no mention of Dave Gahan the guy is a legend miss seeing him at your peril

Olga [Visitor] //October 21 2008 at 12:02

I don't know what's the point of choosing a frontman while the best one is not even on the list...and the best is definitely Mr. Dave Gahan...

dave gahan [Visitor] //October 21 2008 at 12:03

Oi Where am I on your list get it sorted still not convinced come and see me in 2009 rocking stadiums around the world (again)

bellseyboy [Visitor] //October 21 2008 at 15:04

BONO AND ROBERT PLANT ,WHATS ALL THE FUSS ?

Eh? [Visitor] //October 21 2008 at 15:41

No Dave Gahan?

Doodle [Visitor] //October 21 2008 at 17:28

Liam Gallagher, obviously.

lau' [Visitor] //October 21 2008 at 17:44

GERARD WAY !

craigsutton [Visitor] //October 21 2008 at 18:14

liam gallagher, james allan recently x

Nutmeg [Visitor] //October 21 2008 at 18:15

Where's Dave Gahan? Dave Matthews? come on there are so many amazing front men that were totally looked over. >:(

what the.. ?? [Visitor] //October 21 2008 at 18:52

this list is worthless if Dave Gahan isn't on it..

Ian [Visitor] //October 21 2008 at 19:39

Morrissey. More charisma than the rest added together.

laterals [Visitor] //October 21 2008 at 22:02

Obvious ommission - Ian McBunnyman. Massive charisma, four great albums (often voted no 1 in the end-of-year NME reader's poll), one of the best ever. Of today's gen, Johnny Borrell's got the legs to last over time. Time will prove it. Only Matt of Muse comes close. JB's got naysayers - but so had a lot of the other greats at the time (Lou, Jim...); you cain't suit everyone's taste (specially if they're used to drinking sh-te!). As for indie mediocrities ere like Paul Smith...hello? Editors aren't gonna change anyone's lives. Unless people haven't taken in what else is out there. Keke Okereke?! Some 'very good' stuff comin outta that band...but does no make for 'greatness'! And the Kooks...average little band, the 'Dodgy' of their era.

S [Visitor] //October 21 2008 at 22:17

it has to be Liam Gallagher.

Matty [Visitor] //October 21 2008 at 22:22

joe strummer, kurt cobain, morrissey and that geezer from mc fly...top band!

Dan [Visitor] //October 21 2008 at 22:54

Its gotta be Liam Gallagher, with Pete Doherty close behind... both extremely charismastic.

TimF [Visitor] //October 21 2008 at 23:18

For Gods sake where's Dave Gahan ! If anyone at NME has seen Depeche Mode live they will know what Mode fans have known for years that Mr Gahan is without doubt the greatest frontman bar none !

Mitch [Visitor] //October 21 2008 at 23:32

Morrissey. Noone else in the world like him.

Jack [Visitor] //October 21 2008 at 23:48

Thom Yorke, Chris Martin, Alex Turner

Muse_rock [Visitor] //October 21 2008 at 23:56

Lennon & McCartney – an alchemical mix of looks, charisma, virtuosity and sexuality. The two come as one complete package.

JM [Visitor] //October 22 2008 at 01:00

Andrew Hastie (Skirt)

JM [Visitor] //October 22 2008 at 01:00

Andrew Hastie (Skirt)

Judd Nelson [Visitor] //October 22 2008 at 05:34

Really great front(wo)men would be Howlin' Pelle Almquvist (sp?), Dennis Lyxzen, Jesse "The Devil" Hughes, Karen O, Jarvis Cocker, Angus Young, Ozzy (Sabbath years) and of course Jimi Hendrix. All memorable performers!

Philip [Visitor] //October 22 2008 at 07:38

Gary Barlow

retrochick06 [Visitor] //October 22 2008 at 13:46

HAS to be joe strummer, Kurt Cobain , But Most likely ALEX TURNER !!! He is Just A god , on god pills , Mainly musically , obviously , but then he is a sex god :)

D [Visitor] //October 22 2008 at 14:28

Robert Pollard

[Visitor] //October 22 2008 at 14:30

Bono. The voice, the carisma, the emotion. A U2 concert is in another level...

Frazer [Visitor] //October 22 2008 at 15:06

How the likes of Dave Gahan and Michael Hutchence are not even quoted is beyond me. Whoever compiled this list should hang their head in shame!!

trespassers w [Visitor] //October 22 2008 at 15:26

DAVE GAHAN

high voltage [Visitor] //October 22 2008 at 19:04

the guy from electric 6

Stevie [Visitor] //October 22 2008 at 22:36

Matthew Bellamy of course

mike murray [Visitor] //October 22 2008 at 23:16

I THINK YOU GUYS FORGOT THE BEST OF ALL TIME..DAVE GAHAN OF DEPECHE MODE. DAVE IS THE BEST EVER!!!!!

Natalie [Visitor] //October 23 2008 at 00:19

Robert Smith and Brian Molko.

[Visitor] //October 23 2008 at 00:26

liam gallagher!!!sshhhyyyinnneeeeeee!!!!!!!

Dannistelrooy [Visitor] //October 23 2008 at 04:29

Ovbiously LIAM GALLAGHER No-one can even imitate Liam LIAM .....LIAM.....LIAM.....LIAM.....LIAM.....LIAM

hbshakespeare [Visitor] //October 23 2008 at 06:00

Bono!! Greatest frontman ever ... to see U2 live is like a religious experience. I enjoyed seeing Mick Jagger, Sting is great, Michael Hutchence was very good, would have loved to have seen Jim Morrison .... gotta go with Bono.

Lel [Visitor] //October 23 2008 at 07:04

Nick Cave. And Bruce Springsteen, Robert Plant, Jagger and Bono.

kc [Visitor] //October 23 2008 at 13:01

ROBERT SMITH!! i don't think i need to explain myself, best frontman ever, enough said.

MrMineo [Visitor] //October 23 2008 at 14:07

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gaz [Visitor] //October 23 2008 at 17:50

bon scott next question

[Visitor] //October 23 2008 at 17:56

if bon scott was still the frontman of ac/dc then they would of sold out the up coming m e n date in half the time which would be 4 mins no s"&t

scooter [Visitor] //October 23 2008 at 21:02

ermm where is david byrne?? and brian ferry???

Lana [Visitor] //October 23 2008 at 22:05

Robert Smith, David Bowie. The theatrics, the makeup, and especially the music. Iconic and transcends trends.

[Visitor] //October 24 2008 at 01:40

Damon Albarn.

steve sitkowski [Visitor] //October 24 2008 at 03:34

gotta be zack de la rocha

Lily [Visitor] //October 24 2008 at 06:37

Roger Daltrey!

Lee Marvin [Visitor] //October 24 2008 at 07:59

Yes he's on the list above, but there is no better performer than Jack White III in today's music and possibly ever!!!!!!!!

Lee Marvin [Visitor] //October 24 2008 at 08:00

Yes he's on the list above, but there is no better performer than Jack White III in today's music and possibly ever!!!!!!!!

Jim [Visitor] //October 24 2008 at 08:09

Scott Weiland! Classic frontman and people forget how much STP sat on top of the rock n roll world for a decade.

ZIGGY EARTHDUST [Visitor] //October 24 2008 at 09:55

D A V I D B O W I E should be in top 5 there's no doubt....one of the best voices ...performance on stage out of time and space....bowie

ZIGGY EARTHDUST [Visitor] //October 24 2008 at 09:57

D A V I D B O W I E should be in top 5 there's no doubt....one of the best voices ...performance on stage out of time and space....bowie

Bobrinsky [Visitor] //October 24 2008 at 11:18

Maybe I'm blind, but you appear to have forgotten Peter Gabriel who, with Genesis in the early 70s, was a waggonload of squirrels stranger and more charismatic than most of the driftwood you've listed above.

andrew [Visitor] //October 24 2008 at 12:25

Jim morrison, has to be!!

Big Bri [Visitor] //October 24 2008 at 15:01

Typically NME, typically predictable list. Anyone there have any kind of taste in music?

Adam [Visitor] //October 24 2008 at 15:46

Carl Barat? Give me a break. Pete Doherty have 10000% more karisma then Barat

Gonzalo Bernasconi [Visitor] //October 24 2008 at 18:07

Iggy "Fuckin´" Pop o Davis Bowie, say no more!

Jonny [Visitor] //October 24 2008 at 18:29

Ian Brown, Liam Gallagher, Morrissey

Orlaith [Visitor] //October 24 2008 at 18:56

Bono! Brandon Flowers! Alex Kopranos! Kurt Cobain! These are my favourites (:

[Visitor] //October 24 2008 at 19:41

BONO

rhys [Visitor] //October 24 2008 at 20:03

jim morrison, debate finished

Wims [Visitor] //October 26 2008 at 09:31

You have 'forgot' (?) Dave Gahan. He is the best frontman ever!!

Your MUM [Visitor] //October 26 2008 at 10:59

as much as i like the arctic monkeys, alex turner is the most dull frontperson to watch. ever.

lover of muse [Visitor] //October 26 2008 at 13:56

Matthew Bellamy...till my dying day... lol no seriously he really should win this

romi [Visitor] //October 26 2008 at 16:54

lima gallagher

George-O [Visitor] //October 26 2008 at 19:09

Matt Bellamy, Jack White, Kurt Cobain, Zach De La Rocha and Thom Yorke. Don't ask me to choose which one as theyr'e all so different.

[Visitor] //October 27 2008 at 02:09

Liam gallagher??? he just stands there and sings badly

Scarlet XD [Visitor] //October 27 2008 at 11:15

well... i would have to say billie joe armstrong or matt bellamy...but im annoyed,i really wanted mindless self indulgence's jimmy to be on here !! :( i'd vote for him :P xxx

Citizen Erased [Visitor] //October 27 2008 at 13:09

Matt Bellamy is a god

zzy [Visitor] //October 28 2008 at 18:58

猪猪Y

neeko [Visitor] //October 28 2008 at 19:25

IGGY FUCKIN' POP

Billy [Visitor] //October 28 2008 at 20:06

After seeing rage at reading there is no doubt in my mind that Zack de la rocha is better than any one else possibly ever

boycie [Visitor] //October 28 2008 at 22:03

Kele Okereke is on on the list and phil lynott from thin lizzy isn't!!!! what is this amateur hour.......

TheGuitaaaarMann [Visitor] //October 28 2008 at 22:34

Probably. Pete and Carl or Robert Plant, Bono's a twat

JMac [Visitor] //October 28 2008 at 23:28

Andrew Hastie...none better

JMac [Visitor] //October 28 2008 at 23:28

Andrew Hastie...none better

JMac [Visitor] //October 28 2008 at 23:28

Andrew Hastie...none better

JMac [Visitor] //October 28 2008 at 23:28

Andrew Hastie...none better

Nedddddddddd [Visitor] //October 29 2008 at 11:48

1. Jarvis Cocker 2. Ian Curtis 3. Joe Strummer 4. Pete Doherty 5. Alex Turner 6. Iggy Pop 7. Damon Auburn 8. Liam Gallagher 9. Ian Brown 10. Robert Smith

[Visitor] //October 29 2008 at 11:56

(where's Gaz Coombes?)

Lu [Visitor] //October 29 2008 at 11:57

(where's Gaz Coombes?)

Artie Fufkin - polymor records [Visitor] //October 29 2008 at 13:01

Ha...no Springsteen on there, what a joke. Seen Muse and U2 numerous times before, but was utterly blown away by Springsteen, you can literally not help but get caught up in his infectious love of performing. So hideously underated.

V [Visitor] //October 29 2008 at 14:41

FREDDIE MERCURY - MATTHEW BELLAMY : Two extraordinary and very special people. Two absolute geniuses.

Skjura [Visitor] //October 29 2008 at 19:17

no doubt....Robert Smith!!!!!!!!!!!!!

mike d. [Visitor] //October 30 2008 at 09:25

jack white, robert plant , bruce dickenson

J [Visitor] //October 30 2008 at 11:45

Liam Gallagher...true rock n roll star!

tom [Visitor] //October 30 2008 at 11:48

Jagger, he redefined the requirements of a front man decade after decade. What a life to have lead - and he is still going strong, as anyone who has seen the Stones live will testify.

Matt Tatler [Visitor] //October 30 2008 at 14:10

No Gilmour? No Nick Cave? Chris Martin are you having a laugh. What a load of expletives.

Citizen inasne [Visitor] //October 30 2008 at 14:22

Has to be Bono or Thom Yorke, they both blew my mind live. Honourable mentions for Strummer and Jagger. Nothing at all for Bellamy or Gallagher

Johanna [Visitor] //October 30 2008 at 19:23

Alex Fucking Turner! :)

Luke [Visitor] //October 30 2008 at 19:47

Gary Glitter!!

Roger Rose [Visitor] //October 30 2008 at 20:09

AXL ROSE is the best...

Drew A. [Visitor] //October 31 2008 at 00:28

David Byrne, Dave Gahan, and, why not, Les Claypool

alex [Visitor] //October 31 2008 at 02:47

Jim Morrison.

Deadboy [Visitor] //October 31 2008 at 08:14

No one ever gave more to an audience than the late Stiv Bators (Dead Boys, Wanderers, Lords of the New Church). Whether in the studio or on the stage, his was a presence that will never be matched, and he is missed more each and every day.

cristina [Visitor] //October 31 2008 at 14:21

Stipe, Michael Stipe. Always.

TRUTH_crownTHEking_ [Visitor] //November 2 2008 at 17:54

Mick Jagger started it all. The prototype of a frontman - he created it, he created himself - the figure. so, it's pointless to let this crown belong to anyone else. elvis shook his hips a bit, jagger embodied sex. and he's STILL going strong at the age of 65. i think he deserves the crown. he makes people like bono look pathetic.

F* [Visitor] //November 2 2008 at 22:09

MORRISSEY and DAVE GAHAN; cela ne se discute pas.

Ellen [Visitor] //November 2 2008 at 23:34

Alice Glass MAN!

Israel [Visitor] //November 3 2008 at 04:26

Freddie Mercury Matt Bellamy beasts

Richie [Visitor] //November 3 2008 at 11:10

its gotta be eddie vedder just got watch pearl jam why

Dean [Visitor] //November 3 2008 at 12:17

James Hetfield - Metallica for obvious reasons

andrew [Visitor] //November 3 2008 at 15:44

its gotta be freddie mercury

Smiffie [Visitor] //January 8 2009 at 17:49

Brandon Flowers or Matt Bellamy...both amazingly talented, sexy and brilliant onstage... =)

estella [Visitor] //January 24 2009 at 17:57

AXL ROSE is the best frontman ever existed on this earth

VASH [Visitor] //January 30 2009 at 19:53

The list is cool but missing: Chester Bennington Dave Grohl Corey Taylor Maynard James Keenan among others

Daniel Holstead [Visitor] //February 9 2009 at 20:30

Bono as Mr McPhisto

Ben Hughes [Visitor] //March 18 2009 at 12:16

two words... JUSTIN HAWKINS. you say he isn't saupposed to be in the list because of his 'unhibited flambouyance' yet you go on to describe what you're looking for in the ultimate frontman/woman, that being; looks, charisma, virtuosity and sexuality. Ironically, I think there you managed to sum up the same 'flambouyance' you use to tout Hawkins, and pretty much put Hawkins at the top of the list yourselves. He is EASILY the most charismatic, virtuous in his technical ability (just recorded and released a whole album on his own - touring USA March 2009) he's not what you would call 'good' looking but definately has a face you won't forget in a hurry, and the charts haven't seen anyone question the blurs between sexuality quite like Justin has shown us in his tenure in the public eye. And you have the nerve to shortlist Vince fucking Neil??! Just like NME to be judging a frontman/woman on issues such as 'looks' and 'charisma' before virtuosity. New Musical Express? Bollocks.

Sim [Visitor] //July 22 2009 at 08:22

Ian Curtis, no doubt about it

Patrick McKinney! [Visitor] //July 22 2009 at 19:13

Overall jimi hendrix! when i look at videos of him playing its like he is just at peace when he is playing and he played what he wanted to hear. And well my other Favorite frontman would be Matthew Bellamy cause the music that he makes with Muse is just so epic and moving and when Muse play live it is 1000 times better than recorded songs!!! =]

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