Rock history has always been plagued with eccentric personas, especially when it comes to rock frontmen. But there are figures in music that have brought far more to their craft than just a strong voice.
These are the performers who went they got on stage, nothing else mattered, they knew how to sing but they also knew how to put on a show and kept the crowd hypnotized by their alluring aura and charm.
Their following and influence went way further than just music, they became pop culture icons and their legacy still is the inspiration for many people. Their lasting mark in the rock world will always stay shining bright.
1
Iggy Pop (The Stooges)
A rock provocateur who redefined what energy on a stage was.
2
Bon Scott (AC/DC)
A frontman with raw charisma who gave his band all of the rock energy needed.
3
Axl Rose (Guns N’ Roses)
He's volatile yet magnetic, making his band one of the most iconic ones in history.
4
Debbie Harry (Blondie)
A frontwoman who bridged punk, pop and art altogether.
5
Robert Smith (The Cure)
His visuals and emotional style really changed alternative culture.
6
Roger Daltrey (The Who)
A frontman with crazy presence and great at storytelling.
7
Freddie Mercury (Queen)
The frontman of frontmen, he redefined performances.
8
Steven Tyler (Aerosmith)
The frontman of flamboyance, always giving image and attitude.
9
Jim Morrison (The Doors)
He really disrupted the music system that was built, all with poetic edge.
10
Chris Cornell (Soundgarden)
He was a powerhouse voice mixed with incredible versatility.
11
Bono (U2)
He blended his leader qualities with precise strategy.
12
Chrissie Hynde (The Pretenders)
She balanced toughness with sweetness.
13
Davie Bowie
He was not only a singer, he was a CEO with creative personas.
14
Grace Slick (Jefferson Airplane)
He voice and presence the aesthetic of a generation.
15
Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin)
Iconic modern rock presence frontman, he paired his vocals with mythic energy.
16
Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam)
An amazing leader who turned anti-celebrity into a movement.
17
Kurt Cobain (Nirvana)
A reluctant icon who kept expanding musically and aesthetics.
18
Bruce Springsteen
A storyteller with iconic live shows.
19
Mick Jagger (The Rolling Stones)
Probably the most iconic frontman in history. Everyone wanted to be him.
20
Ozzy Osbourne (Black Sabbath)
He was unpredictable but expanded heavy music's footprint.
