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Who Is The Greatest Frontman/Woman In Rock History?

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This is similar to another question we answered recently where Freddie Mercury was the answer we gave. I won’t be doing the same here…

Led Zeppelin – Immigrant Song (All Rights Are Retained By Led Zeppelin)

Robert Plant , the legendary Led Zeppelin (and Band Of Joy) frontman is known for his banshee like vocals. He is often regarded as the best rock singer of all time…

Led Zeppelin – Stairway To Heaven (All Rights Are Retained By Led Zeppelin)

Seriously how can you not appreciate songs like “Stairway To Heaven, Immigrant Song, Whole Lotta Love”. Rather interestingly Plant himself thinks that Freddie Mercury and Jeff Buckley had a better voice than him (From a 2017 interview on Q Tv). I disagree, how can you go from Stairway, then to immigrant song as the same vocalist. And recordings show me he was quite the performer!

Led Zeppelin – Whole Lotta Love (All Rights Are Retained By Led Zeppelin)

I never got to see Robert Plant either as part of Led Zeppelin or solo, but if I can make either happen I will do. I want to know though who do you think the best frontman/woman ever in rock is ?

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42 responses to “Who Is The Greatest Frontman/Woman In Rock History?”

  1. Vintage Vixen avatar
    Vintage Vixen

    Why Stevie Nicks is the GOAT (in my book at least):

    Lyrics that feel like secret spells (“Rhiannon,” “Gold Dust Woman,” “Landslide”)

    A voice that breaks and builds you in the same breath

    Flowing layers, shawls, boots, and an aura of mystery … she turned fashion into sacred armor

    Fierce independence: Even when in the band … she was beyond it

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      No arguments from me , I love a bit of Stevie!!!

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  2. richardbist avatar
    richardbist

    I agree with you on Robert Plant, but Freddy Mercury and Rob Halford should get a shout out, as well. All three have great pipes, but I think Mercury and Halford also work the crowd really well. Just look at Mercury’s performance at Live Aid.

    On the female side, Chrissie Hynde from The Pretenders, and the amazing Tina Turner.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      Ah I only didnt say freddie because I put him down for another of my questions 🙂

      Halford I was not as keen on, but that doesnt take away the point that you’re right. he is a great front man!

      What do you think to Lzzy Hale from Halestorm, out of curiosity 🙂

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      1. richardbist avatar
        richardbist

        I’m not familiar with Lzzy, or Halestorm, so I’ll need to check them out!

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        1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
          Fox Reviews Rock

          Let me know what you think! She has some real lungs on her!

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  3. Kit Nichols avatar
    Kit Nichols

    Woman, Joan Jett

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      Love this answer! 🙂 People dont talk about her enough

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      1. Kit Nichols avatar
        Kit Nichols

        Ya, she’s underrated

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        1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
          Fox Reviews Rock

          So much!

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  4. Any Element avatar
    Any Element

    James Hetfield of Metallica

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      Oh really, what do you think about his stage presence makes you feel this way? Love them live ! 🙂

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      1. Any Element avatar
        Any Element

        His voice is so awesome and when the guitar riff changes, James brings the energy along with it. Enter Sandman and Sad But True are really cool examples of it

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        1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
          Fox Reviews Rock

          Having watched back my videos of the show I saw them at, you’re spot on 🙂

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  5. Possiblissity avatar
    Possiblissity

    I know he recorded in the South and got called “country” but I think there couldn’t be a rock-n-roll front man without Johnny Cash. My first thought was Robert Plant, though, I must admit.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      Nothing wrong with Johnny! 🙂 I think there is rock and roll in him for sure!

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      1. Possiblissity avatar
        Possiblissity

        I had to sleep on it but the greatest Rock and Roll Front Woman has to be Janis Joplin for me, though Blondie plays in my head just as much.

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        1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
          Fox Reviews Rock

          Can you imagine a track with them both on it ? Now that would be cool!

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  6. lyndhurstlaura avatar
    lyndhurstlaura

    I couldn’t begin to choose just one! But I agree with you that Robert Plant is up there. 😎

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      I think there is so many artists around the same sort of level so this one was tricky

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      1. lyndhurstlaura avatar
        lyndhurstlaura

        I also have a liking for Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull. 🙂

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        1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
          Fox Reviews Rock

          Jethro Tull , now that is a band that needs more love! 🙂

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          1. lyndhurstlaura avatar
            lyndhurstlaura

            Absolutely, and one of my favourites. One of my great regrets in life is that I never got to see them live. 😦

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  7. Dominic Alapat avatar
    Dominic Alapat

    I agree with you on Robert Plant. His voice seems to have this elasticity, and comes at you from all over.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      It has so many levels to it that on first listen you are shocked

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      1. Dominic Alapat avatar
        Dominic Alapat

        Yes, you’re right!

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        1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
          Fox Reviews Rock

          🙂

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  8. Paul Carney avatar
    Paul Carney

    Freddy Mercury is my choice

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      He certainly had the voice and the stage presence

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  9. Radio Faux Show avatar
    Radio Faux Show

    Bruce Springsteen. He is a master storyteller and the best ever at crowd inclusion. And he did 3 hours a night for decades

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      That length of show is absolute madness!

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  10. RasmaSandra avatar
    RasmaSandra

    Male Freddie Mercury Female Patti Smith

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      No arguments here! 🙂

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  11. valenciartist avatar
    valenciartist

    Freddy Mercury for the males for sure and Debby Harry for the females

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      Fun fact my wife was named after Blondie 🙂

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      1. valenciartist avatar
        valenciartist

        Great choice!

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  12. Mark Young avatar
    Mark Young

    Michael Stipe is my choice

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      R.E.M Hold a special place for me 🙂

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  13. NAE avatar
    NAE

    Sorry but I’d go with David Lee Roth and runner up, Mick Jaggar. Those Guys knew how to entertain. Women; the Wilson sisters and runner up, Stevie Nicks.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      No arguments from me here 🙂 Great choices 🙂

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  14. Delana Forsyth avatar
    Delana Forsyth

    Elvis

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      It is a fair shout 🙂

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