frontman

American  

[fruhnt-man] / ˈfrʌntˌmæn /

Also front 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.

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Etymology

Origin of frontman

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

Example Sentences

"He's the one!" said the Official Charts Company, referencing the hit 1998 single "She's the One" by the former Take That frontman.

From Barron's

This blending of musical cultures takes the narrative quality of traditional corridos and incorporates rap and hip-hop stylings, as well as uniquely modern Mexican American stories, as pioneered in large part by groups like Herencia de Patrones, a band out of Yuba City, Calif. Frontman Jay Dee makes his acting debut in “Clika,” a film based in part on his own life story.

From Los Angeles Times

Supergrass frontman Gaz Coombes lends a hand on glam-stomp anthem Cocky, and Williams' former Take That nemesis Gary Barlow appears on a song called Morrissey, written from the perspective of a delusional stalker.

From BBC

“It doesn’t have that much meaning to me,” says frontman Barry Johnson, who often walked past this building to a former day job during the band’s early days.

From Los Angeles Times

Announcing this year's inductees, chairman and Chic frontman Nile Rodgers said this year's line-up "not only showcases iconic songs but also celebrates unity across various genres".

From BBC