The New Frontman - Page 2

Elspode · 09-12-2006, 11:49 AM

A band largely rides on its music. Sure, the individual performers are important, even critical to some, but would anyone go see Inrecess unless they expected to hear INXS' music?

I offer as an example to this the recent phenomenon of The New Cars. There's only two original members, neither of them is Ric Ocasik, but they've got Todd freaking Rundgren as frontman, and they flat kick ass. If you liked The Cars, you are likely to enjoy The New Cars. Of course, they managed to come up with a "new" name, one that was reminiscent of the old name and had a sort of built in pun value, but nevertheless...it works.

View Poll Results: Do you think getting a new frontman is a good idea?
No, it is an obvious sellout by rockers who've lost their way.	2	20.00%
Yes, some bands are even better with a new guy rather than a dead guy.	3	30.00%
I just judge the music man, labels don't matter.	5	50.00%
Voters: 10. You may not vote on this poll

09-12-2006, 11:49 AM	#16
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	A band largely rides on its music. Sure, the individual performers are important, even critical to some, but would anyone go see Inrecess unless they expected to hear INXS' music? I offer as an example to this the recent phenomenon of The New Cars. There's only two original members, neither of them is Ric Ocasik, but they've got Todd freaking Rundgren as frontman, and they flat kick ass. If you liked The Cars, you are likely to enjoy The New Cars. Of course, they managed to come up with a "new" name, one that was reminiscent of the old name and had a sort of built in pun value, but nevertheless...it works. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

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