The Perfect Lead Singer — Forum Archive

14 Jan 2005, 19:50

Those of you who used to watch G.I. Joe in their youth will remember how Serpentor was created -- the perfect leader formed of the DNA of the most feared leaders in the history of mankind -- Stalin, Hitler, Napoleon, Alexander The Great, Attila The Hunt, etc.

Now, if you could take the DNA of lead singers in the history of music and make THE PERFECT LEAD SINGER. Who would it be and why ?

My take :

Mick Jagger
Freddie Mercury
Ian Curtis
David Gahan

Jagger because he defined what a lead singer should be. Incredible charisma and talent. Mercury because very few people could light up a crowd like him and move so much on a stage without losing his breath when singing. Curtis because he was possessed. Gahan because he's not too far behind Freddy Mercury when it comes to lighting up a crowd. Always full of energy. All of them are/were incredible live acts.

I voluntary omitted Michael Jackson. We don't want the perfect singer to be a pedophile now, don't we? :ignore:

Also, for the females, I'd go with:

Madonna (who else?)
Tori Amos (because of the strange halo surrounding her)
Shirley Manson (because she always gives herself fully on stage)
Cindy Lauper (because of her endless energy)

Your take now. :)

15 Jan 2005, 00:55

Madge lol, she'd be nothing without William Orbit behind her

15 Jan 2005, 07:05

You got to put bono on that list. Love or hate U2, Bono is incredible live.

The perfect lead singer? Ian Curtis. Why? Watch his performance of She's Lost Control on Something Else.

15 Jan 2005, 08:08

Dave Gahan (cause everytime I hear his voice I CUM :eek: ) + Morrissey + Barney of course cause he sounds just like a child

Dolores O'riordan + Annie Lennox (cause she's scary) + Cortney Love (cause she's a bitch)+ C. Lauper (cause she's crazy)

15 Jan 2005, 08:16

A mixture of Bono,Simon Le Bon & Michael Jackson. Which is strange cos i fuckin hate U2,Duran Duran & The Jacksons! :shrug:

15 Jan 2005, 09:17

I think that Midge Ure would play the role very well. At least, he hasn't lost his voice as others like Bono.

15 Jan 2005, 11:24

For a male lead singer, I'd want a mixture of a young Bono (his presence), Ian McCulloch (voice), Serge Gainsbourg (for his hilarious perversion), and Jacques Brel (who gave more effort live than anyone else I have ever seen).

For a female, I would give Madonna a good singing voice and then you have a perfect female singer.

15 Jan 2005, 11:24

Originally posted by SteveOne A mixture of Bono,Simon Le Bon & Michael Jackson. Which is strange cos i fuckin hate U2,Duran Duran & The Jacksons!

You're just a self-loathing fluff fan! :p

15 Jan 2005, 11:41

DAVID BOWIE and a digital MIKE :laugh:

15 Jan 2005, 12:32

DIGGY MIKE(on the left) and ROCKET MICK(on the right)

15 Jan 2005, 12:51

Originally posted by NObabe DIGGY MIKE(on the left) and ROCKET MICK(on the right)

STEREO MIKES...whatever NEXT!! :laugh:

15 Jan 2005, 16:16

Sarkozy has quite a foul mouth there :nonono:

15 Jan 2005, 18:18

For males, I suppose a cross of Ian, Nick Cave, David McComb, which'd be an intense individual with stage flair and some interesting lyrics.

Females: Sally Timms (lovely voice and wicked sense of humour), Neko Case (stage presence and voice as well) and Madonna for sex appeal, though I'm hardly a fan of hers; it's not like I was gonna list Ashlee Simpson or something...... :skeptic:

15 Jan 2005, 18:57

I'd add gibby from the Butthole Surfers because a great singer needs to be able to play with fire and shotguns during a gig.

15 Jan 2005, 22:49

the dance of Mr. Curtis, the voice of Dave Gahan, a little Robert Smith, a touch of Charles Thompson, and a smattering of Danny Elfman!

for womenfolk, Lisa Gerrard is already a goddess, but she doesn't have the sexy purr of Shirley Manson.

16 Jan 2005, 01:55

Babe, you will be hearing from the law firm DIGITAL ROCKET and PETER NORTH ;)

16 Jan 2005, 04:42

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16 Jan 2005, 05:50

Hmmm, interesting question. For fellas, I guess someone between Ian C and Jello Biafra for intensity, plus a little of each of Jeff Tweedy, Michael Stipe and Guy Picciotto for vocal stylings.

And the ladies: A little of each of Alison Goldfrapp for vocal skills and looks, Laurie Anderson for strangeness, Patti Smith for attitude and good old Aretha for the pipes... For what it's worth... CTB :bear:

16 Jan 2005, 07:28

Brett Anderson. Bono.

I think they have a decent voice.

16 Jan 2005, 07:58

Don't forget a bit of Lux Interior (The Cramps). He would add gratitude and audience appreciation. LOux bows after every song, where's leather pants and humps the microphone stand on occasion. A true gentleman in the world of Rock.

16 Jan 2005, 20:55

I agree with having David Gahan as one part of an ideal lead singer, mostly for his projects. But, I'd also add Neil Tennant, because his pitch always seems consistant live. Morrisey, too, because of his stage presence.