Frontman
noun
The lead singer in a rock or pop music band.
Mick Jagger is the frontman for the Rolling Stones.
Often appears as...
- band frontman
- rock frontman
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Colloquial
noun
A person who represents an organization and speaks on its behalf, particularly when it involves dealing with the public or the media.
He's the frontman for the company, always giving press conferences and interviews.
Often appears as...
- company frontman
- organization frontman
noun
The lead singer in a rock or pop music band.
Mick Jagger is the frontman for the Rolling Stones.
Often appears as...
- band frontman
- rock frontman
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
A person who represents an organization and speaks on its behalf, particularly when it involves dealing with the public or the media.
He's the frontman for the company, always giving press conferences and interviews.
Often appears as...
- company frontman
- organization frontman
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Pro Tip 1/3Rock and Pop
Used specifically for genres like rock and pop, not for other music styles like jazz or classical.
Freddie Mercury was an iconic frontman for the rock band Queen.
Pro Tip 2/3Stage Presence
'Frontman' implies a performer with charisma who often leads performances onstage.
The crowd was captivated by the frontman's electrifying stage presence.
Pro Tip 3/3Band Identity
The frontman is often seen as the face of the band, influencing its public image.
As the frontman, he's often recognized first when fans talk about the band.
Pro Tip 1/3Rock and Pop
Used specifically for genres like rock and pop, not for other music styles like jazz or classical.
Freddie Mercury was an iconic frontman for the rock band Queen.
Pro Tip 2/3Stage Presence
'Frontman' implies a performer with charisma who often leads performances onstage.
The crowd was captivated by the frontman's electrifying stage presence.
Pro Tip 3/3Band Identity
The frontman is often seen as the face of the band, influencing its public image.
As the frontman, he's often recognized first when fans talk about the band.
Pro Tip 1/3Rock and Pop
Used specifically for genres like rock and pop, not for other music styles like jazz or classical.
Freddie Mercury was an iconic frontman for the rock band Queen.
Pro Tip 2/3Stage Presence
'Frontman' implies a performer with charisma who often leads performances onstage.
The crowd was captivated by the frontman's electrifying stage presence.
Pro Tip 3/3Band Identity
The frontman is often seen as the face of the band, influencing its public image.
As the frontman, he's often recognized first when fans talk about the band.
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Quote examples
Eric Burdon
British Musician
I did have a life before the Animals, and I'm trying constantly to prove that I have a life after the Animals. People tend to forget that I was the frontman with War for two years. People sort of have compartmental memories.
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Kurt Cobain
American Singer
I wanted to have the adoration of John Lennon but have the anonymity of Ringo Starr. I didn't want to be a frontman. I just wanted to be back there and still be a rock and roll star at the same time.
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Bruce Dickinson
English Musician
My aim as a frontman is always to try and shrink the venue, if you can, to turn that football stadium into the world's smallest club. At least you have to try.
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Randy Meisner
Glenn, with his playing and his personality, he was one special person. He was the frontman on stage. He was a good talker and really good with people.
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Gerard Way
American Musician
Freddie Mercury, to me, was probably the most important frontman to me growing up.
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Albert Hammond, Jr.
American Musician
I feel like I can be a frontman; I feel like I have good songs.
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Shane MacGowan
Irish Musician
What I do is I'm a bandleader, frontman, entertainer.
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Mick Hucknall
English Singer
For a frontman of a band, good hair is a requisite.
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Morten Harket
Norwegian Musician
I've never been uncomfortable being a frontman.
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Olly Alexander
English Musician
I can be a really awkward frontman on stage.
Quote examples
Eric Burdon
British Musician
I did have a life before the Animals, and I'm trying constantly to prove that I have a life after the Animals. People tend to forget that I was the frontman with War for two years. People sort of have compartmental memories.
Quote examples
Kurt Cobain
American Singer
I wanted to have the adoration of John Lennon but have the anonymity of Ringo Starr. I didn't want to be a frontman. I just wanted to be back there and still be a rock and roll star at the same time.
Quote examples
Bruce Dickinson
English Musician
My aim as a frontman is always to try and shrink the venue, if you can, to turn that football stadium into the world's smallest club. At least you have to try.
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Randy Meisner
Glenn, with his playing and his personality, he was one special person. He was the frontman on stage. He was a good talker and really good with people.
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Gerard Way
American Musician
Freddie Mercury, to me, was probably the most important frontman to me growing up.
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Albert Hammond, Jr.
American Musician
I feel like I can be a frontman; I feel like I have good songs.
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Shane MacGowan
Irish Musician
What I do is I'm a bandleader, frontman, entertainer.
Quote examples
Mick Hucknall
English Singer
For a frontman of a band, good hair is a requisite.
Quote examples
Morten Harket
Norwegian Musician
I've never been uncomfortable being a frontman.
Quote examples
Olly Alexander
English Musician
I can be a really awkward frontman on stage.
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