Who has not wandered what it would be like to be the lead singer in a famous rock band? And I don't mean one of those "here today, gone a couple of hours later"-rock bands of today. I mean of the bands from 30 or 20 years ago. Those bands that endured all the trials and tribulations and still managed to remain on top. Lead singers have been the object of desire for girls around the world for the past 40 years and the example to follow for their respective boyfriends. From the lean, mean, breakdancin' machine that was David Lee Roth in his prime, to the "come hither" smile of Jon Bon Jovi, lead singers have entranced us in their spell. Let's take a look at one of them.
If we look at rock's main figures, Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones is the definite person to start with. He is the one that started the whole rock singer mythos. Swaying hips, making love to the microphone for two and a half hours, Jagger is the quintessential rock star. Not only has he been able to hold on to that status well into his 60's, but he's still as nimble as ever and I'd be willing to bet his voice has gotten stronger!
Now, many people might say that Mick Jagger cannot be a good example since he is, as some people might put it, not the best-looking guy in the world. Well, in his case, that is what it's all about. It's not what you got but how you use it. DAMN, does Mick know how to use what gifts the rock gods decided to lay down upon him. He has managed to lay claim to the crown of rock singers since the early 60's. For those of you mathematically-inclined that means that, in about 4 years, The Rolling Stones will have been on top of the rock world for half a century. That's half a century of being a rock demi-god, playing concerts the world over, selling millions of records (albeit less and less as the years go by, but who the hell is counting anyways), being regarded as an influence of about three generations of singers and, of course, being seen with some of the most beautiful women in the world. Not bad for a not very good-looking guy.
If we look at rock's main figures, Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones is the definite person to start with. He is the one that started the whole rock singer mythos. Swaying hips, making love to the microphone for two and a half hours, Jagger is the quintessential rock star. Not only has he been able to hold on to that status well into his 60's, but he's still as nimble as ever and I'd be willing to bet his voice has gotten stronger!Now, many people might say that Mick Jagger cannot be a good example since he is, as some people might put it, not the best-looking guy in the world. Well, in his case, that is what it's all about. It's not what you got but how you use it. DAMN, does Mick know how to use what gifts the rock gods decided to lay down upon him. He has managed to lay claim to the crown of rock singers since the early 60's. For those of you mathematically-inclined that means that, in about 4 years, The Rolling Stones will have been on top of the rock world for half a century. That's half a century of being a rock demi-god, playing concerts the world over, selling millions of records (albeit less and less as the years go by, but who the hell is counting anyways), being regarded as an influence of about three generations of singers and, of course, being seen with some of the most beautiful women in the world. Not bad for a not very good-looking guy.
6 comments:
Hey, I have that image in my blog!
And, who says Mick Jagger is NOT good-looking? He has got it all: dreamy blue eyes, sexy lips, GREAT hip-swaying... he may not be Brad Pitt, but he's not an ugly man.
Or I must be crazy.
Helen's crazy, definitely
Don't know. It's hard for em to think he's been the king for half a century, I mean, (and this is my best card) Mr. Mercury would have said something about it. He got it all and now he's gone...snif...
great blog!
rock gazette without OASIS? It's like the nineties without Definitely Maybe hehe
Why don't we skip Liam Gallagher (I'm starting a riot here) and you write something about Tom Petty? He may not be handsome, but that half-smile (or smirk) he has on the cover of the Heartbreakers album makes me melt. :P
Ah ah. I like how I come to your page and read about rock star singers right after I watch Across the Universe and whine about how I'm not a great singer like all of the actors in that movie.
I love this blog. Personally, I'm not much of a Mick Jagger fan (unless I'm jamming out to one of his songs on Rock Band) but I do understand the appeal. You were dead on when you said it doesn't matter what you have, it's all about how you work it. You work it as good as Mick Jagger and I'll be damned if they don't come a-flocking. Great blog :)
I had to mention you in my latest blog since you did inspire me.
Now if I can just gather some readers....haha
I would really like to read a new entry. Pretty please?
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