The lead vocalist (or lead singer) is the member of a band who sings the main vocal portions of a song. Lead vocalists may also play one or more instruments (most commonly rhythm guitar or keys or bass guitar). They are sometimes referred to as the frontman, and as such, are usually considered to be the "leader" of the groups they perform in, often the spokespersons in interviews and before the public. On rare occasions, the frontman of the band ...
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The lead vocalist (or lead singer) is the member of a band who sings the main vocal portions of a song. Lead vocalists may also play one or more instruments (most commonly rhythm guitar or keys or bass guitar). They are sometimes referred to as the frontman, and as such, are usually considered to be the "leader" of the groups they perform in, often the spokespersons in interviews and before the public. On rare occasions, the frontman of the band is someone other than the lead vocalist.
Some rock groups, such as The Beatles, Kiss, The Beach Boys, Eagles, Runrig, Pink Floyd, The Libertines, and The Band have more than one featured vocalist, making it difficult to establish a single "lead singer" or "frontman." Other bands, such as Fleetwood Mac, Status Quo, Toto, The B-52's, Oasis, The White Stripes, The Who, The Clash, Queen and The Cars had, in addition to the designated "lead singer," one or more members who provided significant lead vocals in the course of the group's career.
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