frontman

Also front man

[fruhnt-man]

noun

plural

frontmen 

1. a performer, as a singer, who leads a musical group.

2. a person who serves as the nominal head of an organization and who represents it publicly.

Word History and Origins

Origin of frontman¹

An Americanism dating back to 1935–40; front + man

Example Sentences

The drag queen, who channeled Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher for the stand-up skit, said she hopes pushing herself out of her comfort zone will be the start of a "positive change" for her public speaking.

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“There’s a tragicomedy aspect” to Frenchies’ appearance, said the Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan, who owns a rescue, Colette.

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The songs, sung by frontman Cameron Winter, who projects his voice as if he’s trying to warn ships from dangerous rocks, were steeped in underground rock of the past yet had jagged edges and inner soulfulness that were all the band’s own.

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As is frequently the case with rhythm-section musicians, he has recorded far more often as a sideman or co-leader than as the sole frontman.

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It was written by then-28-year-old frontman Billy Corgan as he learned to play piano for the first time.

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