10 Greatest Rock Frontmen Of All Time
2. Mick Jagger -The Rolling Stones
At rock's inception, it's hard to nail down who was the first rock and roll frontman. While solo artists like Little Richard and Chuck Berry engaged the audience, bands like the Beatles had every member in more or less an equal role in the spotlight. As the British Invasion got under way, Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones gave rock its dirty edge.
With every record, Jagger's inflection reeked of menace with every note he sang from the demented cynicism of "Paint it Black" to the manic energy of "Get Off My Cloud." As the years progressed, his stage performances became awe-inspiring as he moved across the stage. Since there was no instrument at his command, Jagger came up with a strut that became synonymous with pure rock and roll attitude.
After the Rolling Stones, rock and roll had become more than just kid's stuff. The music was still fun, but there was something intriguing and dark lying underneath the surface. Now with over half a century of rock and roll under his belt, Mick Jagger has cemented himself a living legend of the rock genre whose antics set the standard for what was expected of rock singers.