GingerLP Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 There have been a lot of discussion about this. The question is, these days.. who do you consider to be the frontman. Also discuss the evolution between album frontmen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bliss Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 i think Chester is the frontman, Mike is the rapper. Thats what i think, even if Mike stops rapping he will still be to me The rapper of Linkin Park. Chester may not do as much Behind the scenes but i think of Chester as the frontman Chester has always been the Frontman and will always be the frontman Hybrid Theory: Chester- Frontman. Mike- Rapper Meteora: Chester- Frontman. Mike- Rapper Minutes to Midnight: Chester- Frontman. Mike- WTH happened to the rapper/ singer A Thousand Suns: Chester- Frontman. Mike- Co-Frontman. Even with A Thousand Suns though Chester to me will always be the frontman to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONDREUS240 Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 I currently see Mike as the frontman, since he's doing most of the press, interviews, and LPU chats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPxDC Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 The Glue nuff said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheProfessor Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Anyone who says Chester instead of Mike is holding on to the flawed beleif that the singer is always the frontman. This is true 99% of the time, but Linkin Park presents a special case... In the ATS era, there is no doubt Mike is the frontman. Someone who disagree's... Tell me, besides being the "lead" singer, what else does Chester do that represents a frontman? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 What are you guys talking about? Phoenix does everything, and when I say everything i mean EVERYTHING. xD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePretender Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 I asked myself the same question during the Minutes to Midnight era. Before the album or What I've Done was released, this picture (http://madamehunter.com/wp-content/uploads/linkinpark.jpg) was being used in the Linkin Park newsletter. Mike was at the front and Chester in the back, so I thought MtM would feature Mike more. Someone who disagree's... Tell me, besides being the "lead" singer, what else does Chester do that represents a frontman? I don't disagree, and I admit that a frontman has to (re)present the band, but appareance is also something. He is/was the frontman of the band in the previous albums and that doesn't mean that he can't be it anymore now Mike is doing more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FearOfTheDuck Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 What you smokin'? Joe is CLEARLY the frontman. Oh, and this should really be a poll... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerLP Posted May 20, 2011 Author Share Posted May 20, 2011 (edited) I set the poll up and everything.. When I posted it, poll didn't show. I guess I must have done something wrong. EDIT: I just found a recent picture why mike SHOULD'NT be the front man. The hair is pretty hilarious. Edited May 20, 2011 by Ginger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sucre06 Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Mike - MC Chazy - Frontman - So was always, and will be always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pez Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 What you smokin'? Joe is CLEARLY the frontman. Oh, and this should really be a poll... Oh yeah Also quick note. Chester had no arms during 2000-2002 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_wil5on Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 At this point I think Chester is still the Front man, but Mike is just the whole Enchilada, The guy does this and that and gives LP a good name, Producer, Plays Instruments, writes Lyrics, so either way I think hes as Important or even more important than Chester in a way,especially nowadays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAfters Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 there are three Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reflectionist Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 I lol'd at the term "frontman." It sounds nu-metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FearOfTheDuck Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 How does it "sound" nu metal? It's a term that's used to refer to the singer in most rock bands... From Wikipedia- The lead vocalist (or lead singer) is the member of a band who sings the main vocal portions of a song. Lead vocalists may also play one or more instruments. They are sometimes referred to as the frontman or frontwoman, and as such, are usually considered to be the "leader" of the groups they perform in, often the spokespersons in interviews and before the public. On some occasions, the frontman of the band is someone other than the lead vocalist (e.g. Fall Out Boy, Iron Maiden and Van Halen.) It goes on to say- Some rock groups, such as The Beatles, Linkin Park, Pink Floyd, Fleetwood Mac, Gomez, Eagles, The Beach Boys, KISS, Blink-182, 311, 10cc, The Band, Zebrahead, Atreyu, Mushroomhead, Alkaline Trio, Crazy Town, Middle Class Rut and Barenaked Ladies have more than one featured vocalist, making it difficult to establish a single "lead singer" or "front man." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1996_LP Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 How does it "sound" nu metal? It's a term that's used to refer to the singer in most rock bands... From Wikipedia- The lead vocalist (or lead singer) is the member of a band who sings the main vocal portions of a song. Lead vocalists may also play one or more instruments. They are sometimes referred to as the frontman or frontwoman, and as such, are usually considered to be the "leader" of the groups they perform in, often the spokespersons in interviews and before the public. On some occasions, the frontman of the band is someone other than the lead vocalist (e.g. Fall Out Boy, Iron Maiden and Van Halen.) It goes on to say- Some rock groups, such as The Beatles, Linkin Park, Pink Floyd, Fleetwood Mac, Gomez, Eagles, The Beach Boys, KISS, Blink-182, 311, 10cc, The Band, Zebrahead, Atreyu, Mushroomhead, Alkaline Trio, Crazy Town, Middle Class Rut and Barenaked Ladies have more than one featured vocalist, making it difficult to establish a single "lead singer" or "front man." wow LP SECOND to the beatles. Thats awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rav0k Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Scott Koziol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONDREUS240 Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 I set the poll up and everything.. When I posted it, poll didn't show. I guess I must have done something wrong. EDIT: I just found a recent picture why mike SHOULD'NT be the front man. The hair is pretty hilarious. I can see him throwing a neighborhood barbeque, grilling some hot dogs and wearing an apron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPxDC Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Scott Koziol.I lold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FearOfTheDuck Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Just thought I'd throw Rick Rubin into the equation... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheProfessor Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Jeez, it's like high school all over again.. Why do I even bother with logic in this place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bliss Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 obviously its actually rob, i mean cause clearly since any member that does less than Mike to a lot of people are not frontmans so yeah its obviously rob haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONDREUS240 Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Jeez, it's like high school all over again.. Why do I even bother with logic in this place. It has nothing to do with logic. We are all expressing our different opinions. Thats what you do on a forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astat Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Mike is undoubtedly the LEADER of the band, in fact I'd argue that he always has been. He writes the majority of the music and a good chunk of the lyrics. The fact of the matter is, Linkin Park could replace Chester if they had to. They're already on their second lead vocalist as it is. But "frontman" implies something a bit different. "Frontman," to me, has always been a mostly stage-specific term. Who talks to the crowd the most? Who spends the most time at center stage? Who puts on the most visual performance? That, to me, is what a frontman is. In that respect, Chester is definitely the frontman. I do agree that Mike's taken a bit more of that role recently though, particularly with how he's the band's main guy when it comes to doing press. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FearOfTheDuck Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Astat's spoken, thread's over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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