Page 2 | Aibu to wonder what makes Liam Gallagher a good frontman?

Funkyslippers · 2024-08-27T14:14:47+00:00

OK I'll start by saying I've never really liked Oasis' songs but I think Noel is quite talented. I also like some of the stuff they've both done since Oasis. But whenever I see Liam perform either solo or with the band I can't help but wonder why people rate him so much? He just stands there with his hands behind his back (doesnt ge get neckache?) & hits a tambourine occasionally. He doesn't seem to have much stage presence. Happy to be proved wrong

TammyOne · 27/08/2024 19:29

I had a snog off Liam once, a hundred years ago, but didn’t take it further so cannot confirm or deny the dirty ashtray escape theory 😁
I never thought he could sing though. How come men can get away with being shit singers and revered frontmen but I honestly can’t think of any women who front bands and actually can’t sing?

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Funkyslippers · 27/08/2024 19:28

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Wash your mouth out 🤣. I won't show Dd what you said about Conan. But apart from him I'm not really up on bands these days

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Funkyslippers · 27/08/2024 19:26

PeggyMitchellsCameo · 27/08/2024 19:11

I know they slagged off Michael Hutchence back in the day but he was outstanding.
Also, in his heyday, absolutely beautiful. 💗

Do you mean Muchael Hutchence?

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AmusedMaker · 27/08/2024 19:23

Do you have to jump about all over the place to be a good frontman? Oasis aren’t a Queen tribute band.
The fact that he does just stand there & sing is actually very refreshing.
His voice, good looks, & attitude are all that’s needed.

Heedthaball · 27/08/2024 19:16

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AvocadoDevil · 27/08/2024 19:13

Nothing. They were a 3rd rate pub band.

PeggyMitchellsCameo · 27/08/2024 19:11

I know they slagged off Michael Hutchence back in the day but he was outstanding.
Also, in his heyday, absolutely beautiful. 💗

PuzzledParrott · 27/08/2024 19:10

Swagger, oozes natural on-stage charisma fuelled by a “no fucks” attitude….. and something else which is quite hard to define. He’s not the best singer in the world but his voice just fits those songs perfectly.

Getonwitit · 27/08/2024 19:09

teaandtoastwithmarmite · 27/08/2024 18:22

He always said ‘I’m not a dancer and I’m a singer. I’ll look stupid dancing about’. That’s not a quote but that’s the kind of thing he used to say. When I was 14 I wanted to marry him lol. I think he’s great!

He would make Bez look good.

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Funkyslippers · 27/08/2024 19:07

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I can't really think of anyone who ISN'T better! My favourites though are Michael Hutchence, Freddie Mercury, Brett Anderson, Neil Finn, David Bowie, and my dd's favourite Conan Grey!

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Funkyslippers · 27/08/2024 19:04

Iloveshihtzus · 27/08/2024 18:42

What a snobby thread. I’ve always loved them, maybe because I’m Irish and they remind me of my cousins in Manchester. But of course, we’re probably coarse ‘chavs’ to you 🙄🙄

God I'm far from a snob. I was just wondering why a guy who stands there with hid hands behind his back is a good frontman

I used to frequent indie clubs in the 90s and the other clubbers were really friendly and down to earth

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PeggyMitchellsCameo · 27/08/2024 18:59

First saw him in front of my own eyes in a small venue - and I mean small. At that point I’d seen some bands where the singer had major charisma, I count Bono on that list as back in the late 80’s he was on fire.
Wasn’t expecting much from Liam, but his charisma absolutely raised the roof off the venue. Noel is talented and can hold a stage in his own way, but in the flesh his brother has whatever ‘it’ is.
I have seen them in bigger venues and arenas, over time I felt the charisma a bit less, as once major success and money comes it can all go off a bit. A few managed to maintain whatever it is that set them apart - Mick Jagger and Freddie Mercury being a case in point.
Chris Martin is a different type but still a great one - it’s a collaborative effort and an experience watching Coldplay.
To love Liam’s presence you have to see it in the flesh, and the songs have to relate to you in some way. Whether like me you were just a Northern working class kid in the 80’s and 90’s or whether you’ve recently discovered them, I know a lot of young kids listen to them now as well.
They aren’t my favourite band by any means, but their early albums take me back to happy time filled with great memories.
If I could back in time and see anyone again it would be David Bowie. Next level everything. Now he has charisma which was magnetic.

PerkyMintDeer · 27/08/2024 18:51

I like their music but I don't like them because I'm from Manchester and they remind me exactly of the crazy guys I spent trying to avoid in the pub. The ones that would swagger in, change the mood and you'd go, "right, that's me off then" because something was about to kick off.

Proper mad fer it.

I was genuinely known as the "snobby bitch" in our local because I didn't want a shag in the alley with a high Liam wannabee whose anorak stunk of weed. "Fook off then yer snobby bitch!" Happy days.

x2boys · 27/08/2024 18:45

Footyfandango · 27/08/2024 18:40

I was at that gig too

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I remember it too hours to get out of the carpark my dh was also there but I had yet to.meet him🤣

Heedthaball · 27/08/2024 18:42

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Iloveshihtzus · 27/08/2024 18:42

What a snobby thread. I’ve always loved them, maybe because I’m Irish and they remind me of my cousins in Manchester. But of course, we’re probably coarse ‘chavs’ to you 🙄🙄

x2boys · 27/08/2024 18:41

Waitingfordoggo · 27/08/2024 16:25

And Jarvis Cocker.

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Yeah he was amazing live i saw him at at the Heineken festival in roundhey Park in 1995 they headlined ,best of all it was a,free festival!

Footyfandango · 27/08/2024 18:40

x2boys · 27/08/2024 18:37

I saw them at the Reebok stadium ,late 90,s they were great imo but they also remind me of my youth wonderwall takes me right back to the mid 90,s and going clubbing in Manchester

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I was at that gig too

tennesseewhiskey1 · 27/08/2024 18:38

He’s a great singer - can you sing OP? He’s basically got ‘it’

x2boys · 27/08/2024 18:37

Footyfandango · 27/08/2024 18:32

@TheLizardQueen agree he is a great frontsman.
Seen them 4 times, great live. I am a Manc and the no nonsense just effin sing resonates well with me. I think you will see just how much he appeals Sat when the tickets go on sale. Just bloody hate getting home from Heaton Park.
Each to their own, but give me Liam over someone who does frequent costume changes such as Beyonce etc, as I said just effin sing

I saw them at the Reebok stadium ,late 90,s they were great imo but they also remind me of my youth wonderwall takes me right back to the mid 90,s and going clubbing in Manchester

JaneJeffer · 27/08/2024 18:36

JanefromLondon1 · 27/08/2024 16:17

He's nothing like Mick Jagger. Young Mick Jagger was sexy, Liam would leave a dirty ashtray and an empty pint glass next to the bed and fuck off as soon as he came. Young Mick would have kept you up all night and you wouldn't have cared what he left behind.

I think he's vile. (Liam)

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Footyfandango · 27/08/2024 18:32

@TheLizardQueen agree he is a great frontsman.
Seen them 4 times, great live. I am a Manc and the no nonsense just effin sing resonates well with me. I think you will see just how much he appeals Sat when the tickets go on sale. Just bloody hate getting home from Heaton Park.
Each to their own, but give me Liam over someone who does frequent costume changes such as Beyonce etc, as I said just effin sing

x2boys · 27/08/2024 18:31

ghostyslovesheets · 27/08/2024 15:31

The second most boring band I’ve ever seen live - sadly

I thought they were great when i saw them but it's all subjective .

teaandtoastwithmarmite · 27/08/2024 18:25

needhelpwiththisplease · 27/08/2024 16:29

Luck.
He was lucky his brother let him be the singer in his band.
He has zero charisma
No stage presence
And can barley hold a tune these days

Liam was in the band before Noel. Granted they wouldn’t have got famous without Noel’s talent but Liam joined them first. Noel learnt to play the guitar because he was under a curfew from being in trouble with the law

teaandtoastwithmarmite · 27/08/2024 18:22

He always said ‘I’m not a dancer and I’m a singer. I’ll look stupid dancing about’. That’s not a quote but that’s the kind of thing he used to say. When I was 14 I wanted to marry him lol. I think he’s great!