Stage Presence - Who's got it ?

[classicstyxfan]

and whose is the worst in the Classic rock world ?

This seems to be a hot topic re: AP, so lets expand it.

Daltrey of the Who used to have it.........Some would say Jagger, but not me.
David Gilmour doesnt, but it doesnt matter for PF.

who else ?

[Argus]

P!NK and Christina have "It" as does Joss Stone.

in no particular order the Classics guys dead and alive

Farrokh Bulsara
Todd Rundgren
Mick Jagger
Roger Daltry [and Pete too]
Prince
Jimi
Peter Wolf

and on and on

[conversationpc]

Geoff Tate used to COMMAND the stage, up through and including the "Empire" tour.

[ScarabGator]

Cmon, how can you forget Freddie Mercury??? The stage was his everynight.....

[lights1961]

and whose is the worst in the Classic rock world ?

This seems to be a hot topic re: AP, so lets expand it.

Daltrey of the Who used to have it.........Some would say Jagger, but not me.
David Gilmour doesnt, but it doesnt matter for PF.

who else ?

PERRY HAD IT. JSS to a point had it.

DALTRY REALLY HAD IT. JAGGER had it at one time. BRUCE HAS IT, JIM MORRISON HAD it, seeing the film of him... JOPLIN HAD IT
HENDRIX had it, SINATRA had it, FREDDIE HAD IT among a few.

[finalfight]

From first hand experience -

Prince has it
Glenn Danzig has it
Michael Jackson has it
Axl Rose has it
Rob Halford had it (not any more)
Scott Weiland has it (can't stand him though)
Peter Gabriel has it
King Diamond has it
Jacoby Shaddix has it
Brett Anderson has it
Jordan Knight has it

Not from first hand experience but -

Tupac Shakur had it
And of course Steve Perry had it in abundance!

There are plenty that flat out don't but notable workmanlike acts like the lead singer of Staind or Dave Matthews. Oh and the singer from Pride of Lions (stellar voice though)!

[FishinMagician]

alice cooper

[ProgRocker53]

Cmon, how can you forget Freddie Mercury??? The stage was his everynight.....

Farrokh Bulsara = Freddie Mercury

[Saint John]

I've never witnessed or felt "stage presence" in my life. I go by what I hear. I'm not some wide-eyed, strung out Gwar or KISS retard giving myself a mental handjob when the singer struts, wiggles, shakes, bounces and bends. I watch all of the members, and what they do while they perform means nothing compared to how well they actually sound. I actually like checking out the crowd, scanning for nice tits, and rocking out with my eyes closed at times. I find there to be virtually no difference in the way Perry, Augeri and Arnel sang/presented the material. I had minor issues with Soto, but I'm gagged so I won't explain what they were. I now know how Neal and Jon feel.

[Sarah]

Garth Brooks

[Sarah]

I've never witnessed or felt "stage presence" in my life. I go by what I hear. I'm not some wide-eyed, strung out Gwar or KISS retard giving myself a mental handjob when the singer struts, wiggles, shakes, bounces and bends. I watch all of the members, and what they do while they perform means nothing compared to how well they actually sound. I actually like checking out the crowd, scanning for nice tits, and rocking out with my eyes closed at times. I find there to be virtually no difference in the way Perry, Augeri and Arnel sang/presented the material. I had minor issues with Soto, but I'm gagged so I won't explain what they were. I now know how Neal and Jon feel.

You'd save more money if you just listened to a boot, then. Most people go to see a show, not just listen to audio.

[ProgRocker53]

I've never witnessed or felt "stage presence" in my life. I go by what I hear. I'm not some wide-eyed, strung out Gwar or KISS retard giving myself a mental handjob when the singer struts, wiggles, shakes, bounces and bends. I watch all of the members, and what they do while they perform means nothing compared to how well they actually sound. I actually like checking out the crowd, scanning for nice tits, and rocking out with my eyes closed at times. I find there to be virtually no difference in the way Perry, Augeri and Arnel sang/presented the material. I had minor issues with Soto, but I'm gagged so I won't explain what they were. I now know how Neal and Jon feel.

Perhaps Soto's commanding presence was too manly for you, and it intimidated you, oh manliest fan of Barry Manilow and Hannah Montana.

[AlteredDNA]

I've never witnessed or felt "stage presence" in my life. I go by what I hear. I'm not some wide-eyed, strung out Gwar or KISS retard giving myself a mental handjob when the singer struts, wiggles, shakes, bounces and bends. I watch all of the members, and what they do while they perform means nothing compared to how well they actually sound. I actually like checking out the crowd, scanning for nice tits, and rocking out with my eyes closed at times. I find there to be virtually no difference in the way Perry, Augeri and Arnel sang/presented the material. I had minor issues with Soto, but I'm gagged so I won't explain what they were. I now know how Neal and Jon feel.

You'd save more money if you just listened to a boot, then. Most people go to see a show, not just listen to audio.

I was going to say as well, SJ must not have ever seen a SHOW...

[ProgRocker53]

I've never witnessed or felt "stage presence" in my life. I go by what I hear. I'm not some wide-eyed, strung out Gwar or KISS retard giving myself a mental handjob when the singer struts, wiggles, shakes, bounces and bends. I watch all of the members, and what they do while they perform means nothing compared to how well they actually sound. I actually like checking out the crowd, scanning for nice tits, and rocking out with my eyes closed at times. I find there to be virtually no difference in the way Perry, Augeri and Arnel sang/presented the material. I had minor issues with Soto, but I'm gagged so I won't explain what they were. I now know how Neal and Jon feel.

You'd save more money if you just listened to a boot, then. Most people go to see a show, not just listen to audio.

Point signed, sealed, and delivered.

I'd rather pay to go see a band play three-chord riffs while commanding a stage and entertaining and delivering their songs, than going and seeing musically profound folks sitting on stools and staring at their clogs while playing with no emotion.

I'm sure many agree.

[Rhiannon]

I've never witnessed or felt "stage presence" in my life. I go by what I hear. I'm not some wide-eyed, strung out Gwar or KISS retard giving myself a mental handjob when the singer struts, wiggles, shakes, bounces and bends. I watch all of the members, and what they do while they perform means nothing compared to how well they actually sound. I actually like checking out the crowd, scanning for nice tits, and rocking out with my eyes closed at times. I find there to be virtually no difference in the way Perry, Augeri and Arnel sang/presented the material. I had minor issues with Soto, but I'm gagged so I won't explain what they were. I now know how Neal and Jon feel.

You'd save more money if you just listened to a boot, then. Most people go to see a show, not just listen to audio.

Point signed, sealed, and delivered.

I'd rather pay to go see a band play three-chord riffs while commanding a stage and entertaining and delivering their songs, than going and seeing musically profound folks sitting on stools and staring at their clogs while playing with no emotion.

I'm sure many agree.

When it comes to live music, atmosphere and energy are just as important as the notes. Without those two dynamics, all you have is... well, an album.

[Saint John]

I've never witnessed or felt "stage presence" in my life. I go by what I hear. I'm not some wide-eyed, strung out Gwar or KISS retard giving myself a mental handjob when the singer struts, wiggles, shakes, bounces and bends. I watch all of the members, and what they do while they perform means nothing compared to how well they actually sound. I actually like checking out the crowd, scanning for nice tits, and rocking out with my eyes closed at times. I find there to be virtually no difference in the way Perry, Augeri and Arnel sang/presented the material. I had minor issues with Soto, but I'm gagged so I won't explain what they were. I now know how Neal and Jon feel.

You'd save more money if you just listened to a boot, then. Most people go to see a show, not just listen to audio.

I pay to hear a concert. Sorry, but I'm not enthralled with shakes and shuffles. Perry did nothing on stage and to me he's the greatest front man ever. No flying mic stands, no mic tossing, and no shuffles. He sang , and when he wasn't he worked the crowd a bit. I feel electricity from the crowd and the music...not some dude doing fucking scissor kicks, mic tosses and riser leaps. That shit excited me when I was 9.

[ScarabGator]

Cmon, how can you forget Freddie Mercury??? The stage was his everynight.....

Farrokh Bulsara = Freddie Mercury

Holy shit, I didnt know that!!!! Next time just call him Freddie Mercury for Christs sake.... Wasnt a Queen fan but was in awe of him on stage...

[finalfight]

I've never witnessed or felt "stage presence" in my life. I go by what I hear. I'm not some wide-eyed, strung out Gwar or KISS retard giving myself a mental handjob when the singer struts, wiggles, shakes, bounces and bends. I watch all of the members, and what they do while they perform means nothing compared to how well they actually sound. I actually like checking out the crowd, scanning for nice tits, and rocking out with my eyes closed at times. I find there to be virtually no difference in the way Perry, Augeri and Arnel sang/presented the material. I had minor issues with Soto, but I'm gagged so I won't explain what they were. I now know how Neal and Jon feel.

You'd save more money if you just listened to a boot, then. Most people go to see a show, not just listen to audio.

Point signed, sealed, and delivered.

I'd rather pay to go see a band play three-chord riffs while commanding a stage and entertaining and delivering their songs, than going and seeing musically profound folks sitting on stools and staring at their clogs while playing with no emotion.

I'm sure many agree.

and you call yourself a fan of prog!

[ProgRocker53]

I've never witnessed or felt "stage presence" in my life. I go by what I hear. I'm not some wide-eyed, strung out Gwar or KISS retard giving myself a mental handjob when the singer struts, wiggles, shakes, bounces and bends. I watch all of the members, and what they do while they perform means nothing compared to how well they actually sound. I actually like checking out the crowd, scanning for nice tits, and rocking out with my eyes closed at times. I find there to be virtually no difference in the way Perry, Augeri and Arnel sang/presented the material. I had minor issues with Soto, but I'm gagged so I won't explain what they were. I now know how Neal and Jon feel.

You'd save more money if you just listened to a boot, then. Most people go to see a show, not just listen to audio.

I pay to hear a concert. Sorry, but I'm not enthralled with shakes and shuffles. Perry did nothing on stage and to me he's the greatest front man ever. No flying mic stands, no mic tossing, and no shuffles. He sang , and when he wasn't he worked the crowd a bit. I feel electricity from the crowd and the music...not some dude doing fucking scissor kicks, mic tosses and riser leaps. That shit excited me when I was 9.

Perry did "nothing" on stage?

Dude was downright rampant at times, zooming around the stage like HOTS was chasing him with a strap-on.

You feel electricity from the crowd, eh? The crowd, oftentimes, gets electricity from the stage performance. Thereby in a roundabout way you are indeed stimulated by the actual actions of the performers.

[Saint John]

lol..."stage presence"...fags.

[ProgRocker53]

I've never witnessed or felt "stage presence" in my life. I go by what I hear. I'm not some wide-eyed, strung out Gwar or KISS retard giving myself a mental handjob when the singer struts, wiggles, shakes, bounces and bends. I watch all of the members, and what they do while they perform means nothing compared to how well they actually sound. I actually like checking out the crowd, scanning for nice tits, and rocking out with my eyes closed at times. I find there to be virtually no difference in the way Perry, Augeri and Arnel sang/presented the material. I had minor issues with Soto, but I'm gagged so I won't explain what they were. I now know how Neal and Jon feel.

You'd save more money if you just listened to a boot, then. Most people go to see a show, not just listen to audio.

Point signed, sealed, and delivered.

I'd rather pay to go see a band play three-chord riffs while commanding a stage and entertaining and delivering their songs, than going and seeing musically profound folks sitting on stools and staring at their clogs while playing with no emotion.

I'm sure many agree.

and you call yourself a fan of prog!

I'm a massive fan of prog. But believe you me, if AC/DC and some symphonic prog act of yore were in my town at the same time...

....I'd prolly roll with AC/DC.

Rush and Porcupine Tree put on AMAZING shows for being progressive acts. Rush didn't do much physically, but they have reached the point where their music alone could carry a show if they stood stock still for three hours.

Porcupine Tree downright SOLD their music. They didn't do riser flips or scissor kicks but you could tell by their expressions, mannerisms, and the way they played/interacted that they genuinely felt and believed in their stuff. VERY very good mix of physical and audio stimulation without being too dramatic. Best show I've ever been to. They definitely have stage presence, without having a stage act.

[ProgRocker53]

lol..."stage presence"...fags.

So... uh... what is Hannah Montana's defining musical characteristic? And by knowing you can I get into her fan club for cheap?

[Melissa]

lol..."stage presence"...fags.

So... uh... what is Hannah Montana's defining musical characteristic? And by knowing you can I get into her fan club for cheap?

He'll get back to you when he's done doing his John Travolta dance to his daily fix of Barry Manilow's "Copacabana"

[Saint John]

lol..."stage presence"...fags.

So... uh... what is Hannah Montana's defining musical characteristic? And by knowing you can I get into her fan club for cheap?

He'll get back to you when he's done doing his John Travolta dance to his daily fix of Barry Manilow's "Copacabana"

I obviously need to close my blinds at night. I thought you lived in Florida!

[Saint John]

So... uh... what is Hannah Montana's defining musical characteristic?

She has a pretty good voice and doesn't act like a "Thriller" reject.

[G.I.Jim]

I know several in here don't like him, but I'd have to say........Paul Stanley! Think what you will about Kiss's music/talents, but nobody can deny the fact that Stanley puts on one HELL of a show!!! Even while getting up there in age, he has kicked some serious ASS up there onstage. JMHO!

[marijuana57]

AP stage presence looks good to me and every artist has their own style of singing,moves etc. If I want to look for any flaw in his performances then I'll probably get one. But naah I'm hearing good music and very nice voice that really suited in my ear so I'll rest my case into that.GO CHECK THE WALMART WEBSITE THEY ARE NOW SHOWING SOME CLIPS FROM THE LAS VEGAS CONCERT. ENJOY IT!!!

[Melissa]

lol..."stage presence"...fags.

So... uh... what is Hannah Montana's defining musical characteristic? And by knowing you can I get into her fan club for cheap?

He'll get back to you when he's done doing his John Travolta dance to his daily fix of Barry Manilow's "Copacabana"

I obviously need to close my blinds at night. I thought you lived in Florida!

[Sarah]

I pay to hear a concert. Sorry, but I'm not enthralled with shakes and shuffles. Perry did nothing on stage and to me he's the greatest front man ever. No flying mic stands, no mic tossing, and no shuffles. He sang , and when he wasn't he worked the crowd a bit. I feel electricity from the crowd and the music...not some dude doing fucking scissor kicks, mic tosses and riser leaps. That shit excited me when I was 9.

PERRY DID A SHOW ONSTAGE! You're high.

[jrnychick]

The one thing that always stood out about Steve Perry was that he had a way of drawing you in to the song, like you were the only one in the audience. He always had the crowd eating out of his hands, even on a bad vocal night. He didn't need to do scissor kicks to entertain the crowd. JSS (IMO) draws the crowd in, but in a different way. JSS (and Sammy Hagar too) makes you feel like you're at a huge party and everyone is having a great time together.