Most Boring/Least Charismatic Frontmen/Singers on Stage in Rock Music
Even though I like most of these bands their frontmen don't have much of a stage presence or charisma to them. Even thought stage antics are really not what music's about, it's cool to see the bands frontman get really into the show and act out. I tried to keep my entries (not all) to bands I have personally seen. I understand some of my picks may have just had an off night.
Steven Patrick Morrissey, known as Morrissey, was born on May 22, 1959. He is an English singer, songwriter, and author. He rose to prominence as the lead singer of The Smiths, an indie rock band that was active from 1982 to 1987.
Since then, Morrissey has pursued a solo career, making it into the top ten of the UK singles charts on ten occasions. I was dragged to his concert by my girlfriend at the time. He is so boring. The funny thing is his fans. They SO overreact to anything he does. Anytime he even barely moves the crowd went wild. Kinda sad and lame at the same time. He did seem more into the music at his shows when he was with the Smiths though.
One of my favorite bands. I have personally never seen them live. I have seen recorded performances by them and Nick Blinko just stands there with his head down the whole time. He does suffer from schizophrenia so maybe he has a lot of anxiety up on stage?
Richard Theodore Otcasek known as Ric Ocasek, was an American singer, songwriter, musician and record producer. The cool laid back persona thing doesn't work for me. I find it boring.
William Patrick "Billy" Corgan Jr. is an American musician, songwriter, producer, television writer, poet, and professional wrestling promoter best known as the lead singer, guitarist, and sole permanent member of The Smashing Pumpkins. I like Smashing Pumpkins...recorded. They sounded god awful live (at least the show I saw was). Billy was a very boring frontman.
Robert James Smith is an English singer, songwriter and musician. He is the lead singer, guitarist, lyricist and principal songwriter of the rock band The Cure. He is the band's only constant member since its formation in 1976. I saw them with the same ex girlfriend that dragged me to see Morrissey but I had a lot more interest in The Cure. I really like their Boys Don't Cry and Seventeen Seconds albums. Unfortunately they didn't play anything off those albums at the show. Robert Smith was very boring.
David Jon Gilmour is an English singer, songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. He joined the progressive rock band Pink Floyd as guitarist and co-lead vocalist in 1968. One of my favorite bands ever but Gilmour is boring on stage. I think Waters has more charisma then Gilmour.Their shows (sound, lighting,projections)in general seemed fun though.
I like Agent Orange but Mike Palm is another boring punk frontman. Just stands there. The pit was still wild for "Bloodstains" though.
Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV (born April 6, 1965) is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist. He is best known as the frontman of the influential alternative rock band Pixies, with whom he performs under the stage name Black Francis. Sound amazing live but Frank is pretty boring to watch. Still a great show. I mean come on, it's the Pixies right?
Jeffrey Ross Hyman, professionally known by Joey Ramone, was an American musician and singer-songwriter, lead vocalist of the punk-rock band The Ramones. Even though they are one of the best sounding live bands I've ever seen, Joey was a boring punk frontman. He just takes his "singing stance" and occasionally pumps his fist in the air. Still had a lot of fun at their shows. Biggest mosh pit I've ever been in.
John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne was born on December 3, 1948. He is also known as ''The Prince of Darkness''. Ozzy is an English singer, songwriter, and television personality. He rose to prominence in the early 1970s as the lead vocalist of the band Black Sabbath. Osbourne was fired from Black Sabbath in 1979 and has since had a successful solo career, releasing 11 studio albums. The reason I have him on the list is because for being a metal singer who doesn't play an instrument he kinda sucks on stage. He just paced back and forward on the stage like a old decrypted zombie on meth. I'm sure he was better in his younger years.
Not surprised by this one yeah he probably was more energetic when he was younger.
