Sure, you may have the chops. You may have the swagger. But in this day and age, a successful frontman is a dime a dozen. He or she requires that certain oomph and charisma that makes his or her band lauded and unforgettable, and that leaves the listener undeniably hooked. But within this realm of talented songsters exists a specific brand of frontmen, a collective of sort-of-soloists whose bands primarily serve as a vehicle for showcasing their own talents. These singer-songwriters often work with a fluid line-up of collaborators, resulting in bands that would fail to exist without the frontman's presence and ingenuity. Here are some frontmen who have come to define their respective bands.
