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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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heldinadream · 27/08/2024 15:40

ghostyslovesheets · 27/08/2024 15:39

Sadly, as a huge Jam fan it was Paul Weller! 1 hour of self indulgent musical wanking!

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Ah yes. Can totes believe it. 😂
As you were.

ghostyslovesheets · 27/08/2024 15:39

heldinadream · 27/08/2024 15:37

Yes we need to know who is the first. Important data.

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Sadly, as a huge Jam fan it was Paul Weller! 1 hour of self indulgent musical wanking!

Cattery · 27/08/2024 15:38

It takes a lot of confidence and stage presence to stand still in front of massive crowds and just let your magnitism do the talking. He’s like that slightly aggressive bloke in the pub who you never know when he might kick off. He’s not particularly good looking but he’s extraordinarily attractive.

heldinadream · 27/08/2024 15:37

ghostyslovesheets · 27/08/2024 15:31

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

Yes we need to know who is the first. Important data.

PerkyMintDeer · 27/08/2024 15:32

ghostyslovesheets · 27/08/2024 15:31

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

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Who is the first most boring?

Rubyandscarlett · 27/08/2024 15:32

Neil Tenant isn't known for moving about much but he is fantastic still.

ghostyslovesheets · 27/08/2024 15:31

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

Werweisswohin · 27/08/2024 15:29

I think the word is swagger.
A bit like Mick Jagger.
(Ooh that rhymes).

PerkyMintDeer · 27/08/2024 15:28

Arrogance.

Runs and hides.

eish · 27/08/2024 15:25

What makes him different is that he doesn’t move around and yet captures the audience. It is understated and clever. Especially as he’s so mouthy. It’s almost the least thing you expect from him. His attitude is strong enough not to need it. Loved them back in the day, find it all too nasal now!

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Funkyslippers · 27/08/2024 15:23

MorrisZapp · 27/08/2024 15:18

It's called charisma and it's subjective. Some love him, some think he's shite. Same as every other front man in history.

I understand that but I'd say that to have charisma you need to actually move around the stage, not just stand there? Even musicians with guitars or other instruments come away from the mic for a bit to actually engage with the audience

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DefyingDepravity · 27/08/2024 15:23

He has swagger. It take supreme confidence to 'just' stand and sing as he does, but all of it has been carefully crafted: the mic is just that bit too high so he has to tilt up his head, his considered stagewear, his supressed aggression.

I admit to a bias, not because I like Oasis especially, but I worked on a Britpop touring show and our 'Liam' was a dear friend of mine. When we were working on developing his character it was actually really hard to mute every typical frontman affectation to get the actor/singer into his role - frontmen are, usually, all about being larger than life, in yer face, etc, so to hold down that spot by doing what Liam does (doesn't do) is amazing. It shouldn't work. And yet, it does.

My lovely friend passed away earlier this year. He was the Liamest Liam who ever Liamed without being Liam.

MorrisZapp · 27/08/2024 15:18

It's called charisma and it's subjective. Some love him, some think he's shite. Same as every other front man in history.

Womanofcustard · 27/08/2024 15:16

I agree with all you say, but - he’s got something! Natural magnetism.

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