10 Greatest Rock Frontmen Of All Time
4. David Lee Roth - Van Halen
The 70's was truly the era of the rock frontman, with heavy theatrics coming from the glam rock community. From Marc Bolan to David Bowie, everyone seemed to be pushing the boundaries of what a singer could do onstage. As Van Halen rose to prominence, hair metal got its first frontman in David Lee Roth.
In the studio, Roth's bluesy vocal delivery exuded pure charisma as he worked his way through future classics like "You Really Got Me" and "Dance the Night Away." Once he was let loose from the studio confines, Roth attacked the stage like everyone's favorite party animal. In fact, the way Roth would engage in stage banter made every show feel like the best party in the universe for each audience member.
Roth didn't stop there though, with many of his mics employing various scarves while often coming out onstage wielding a sword and proceeding to do various swinging moves. It looked dangerous for sure, but no less electrifying. In his time in Van Halen, David Lee Roth went through 6 years of rock decadence as he strutted across the stage with no let-up. Though Eddie Van Halen's fretwork was jaw-dropping, David Lee Roth kept the audience's eyes fixed on him with every note he sang.