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Aibu to wonder what makes Liam Gallagher a good frontman?

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Funkyslippers · 27/08/2024 15:14

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

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Tabitha005 · 27/08/2024 16:32

I never thought Liam was a 'good' frontman. I think it helped that the whole imagined Blur vs. Oasis tabloid circus sort of pitched Blur's chirpy cheeriness against the moodiness of Oasis.

MorrisZapp · 27/08/2024 16:29

And how does Jarvis pronounce the word 'sunshine', may I enquire?

Fortesque · 27/08/2024 16:29

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GiveMeSpanakopita · 27/08/2024 16:29

Waitingfordoggo · 27/08/2024 16:25

And Jarvis Cocker.

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I left him out deliberately because I personally never thought his stage presence was very good. Brilliant lyricist and social commentator mind. Really captured the working class experience of the 80s, specifically. The areas that Thatcherism left behind. Brilliant, brillaint writer.

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

Waitingfordoggo · 27/08/2024 16:25

GiveMeSpanakopita · 27/08/2024 15:45

He's not a good frontman. Brett Anderson of Suede - now there's a good frontman, if we're talking 90s britpop bands. Honourable mentions too to Skin from Skunk Anansie, Sonya from Echobelly and Damon Albarn on a good night.

And Jarvis Cocker.

InterIgnis · 27/08/2024 16:24

Charisma. Whether you like him or not, he has it. He grabs attention, and it isn’t just by being a loudmouth.

Is he a technically good singer? No, but his voice is distinct and works perfectly for Oasis. Some of the most renowned frontmen and women in bands aren’t ‘good’ singers.

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Funkyslippers · 27/08/2024 16:24

GasPanic · 27/08/2024 16:08

Maybe one of them will be a robot.

Or they will perform on opposite ends of the stage. Never acknowledge each other and walk off into different changing rooms. Never to meet in person.

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They've already met in person and done a photoshoot. The photographer said they were laughing and joking with each other

I seem to know a lot about 2 people I don't even like much 🤣

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ItsZa · 27/08/2024 16:23

It's not him that makes him have stage presence it's the music. However unimpressed you are with Liam as a person the music is good.

GasPanic · 27/08/2024 16:23

itsmylife7 · 27/08/2024 16:19

But they'll have to practise together.

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What standing behind a microphone with your arms behind your back ?

That'll take all of 20 seconds.

He might want to build up some neck muscles in the gym though.

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Funkyslippers · 27/08/2024 16:21

DataPup · 27/08/2024 16:20

Similar here, I saw them at Knebworth and they weren't even the best thing there. The prodigy were awesome and I don't even particularly like them as a band.

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Yes I've seen so many bands that I'm not really a fan of, including the Prodigy, and they've been electric

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Funkyslippers · 27/08/2024 16:21

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Yeah, he's quite funny these days. I remember Noel on the One Show being interviewed by Ronan Keating, who he used to take the piss out of back in the day! They chatted like old friends

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DataPup · 27/08/2024 16:20

Howmanycatsistoomany · 27/08/2024 16:07

I loved Oasis back in the day - saw them live twice. And both times came away thinking "meh". Liam is shite live.

Similar here, I saw them at Knebworth and they weren't even the best thing there. The prodigy were awesome and I don't even particularly like them as a band.

Bluevelvetsofa · 27/08/2024 16:19

I don’t think either of the Gallagher brothers have anything to recommend them.

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Funkyslippers · 27/08/2024 16:19

RockyRogue1001 · 27/08/2024 16:16

Or down... he's quite short

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5' 10" isn't short

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itsmylife7 · 27/08/2024 16:19

GasPanic · 27/08/2024 16:08

Maybe one of them will be a robot.

Or they will perform on opposite ends of the stage. Never acknowledge each other and walk off into different changing rooms. Never to meet in person.

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But they'll have to practise together.

RockyRogue1001 · 27/08/2024 16:19

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)

I love that analogy 😄

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)

Magnastorm · 27/08/2024 16:17

He's a cocky fucker who appeals to other cocky fuckers. That's it, really.

The band made half a good album and a shitload of dross so it's not much to do with talent.

AzheetMDrurz · 27/08/2024 16:16

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RockyRogue1001 · 27/08/2024 16:16

TERFtown · 27/08/2024 15:41

Liam is relatable to his fans. He's a working class hero. He's not especially good looking or talented but he's a superstar. Other normal people look up to him and think that could be me". That's the appeal.

Or down... he's quite short

Demonhunter · 27/08/2024 16:15

It was all part of the scene at the time, they were the tail end of the Madchester scene, with Noel having been a roadie in that time, Oasis were like a progression of that. He was what a lot of young lads modelled themselves on - fashion ans culture wise. That nostalgia is what keeps him popular.

KendraTheVampyrSlayer · 27/08/2024 16:12

In the same way, some people don't like Mick Jagger and some do, Liam is the same. Personally, I like him over Noel and think he has a better voice and far more stage presence.

benefitstaxcredithelp · 27/08/2024 16:12

One he’s good looking and has good clothing and two he is a cocky Mancunian with swagger.

(One thing that always amazes me about him is his ability to say what the hell he likes, if he was female no way would be get away with it).

PerkyMintDeer · 27/08/2024 16:11

They hate each other so how are they going to tour together.

Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham managed for years...and the hatred only made it more interesting to watch...

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