frontman
Americannoun
plural
frontmen-
a performer, as a singer, who leads a musical group.
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a person who serves as the nominal head of an organization and who represents it publicly.
Etymology
Origin of frontman
Example Sentences
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The Black Sabbath frontman died just over two weeks after the heavy metal band's Back to the Beginning farewell show, which took place at Villa Park, close to where he was born.
From BBC
Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker famously stormed the stage in protest while Michael Jackson performed surrounded by children in 1996, while Madonna suffered whiplash injuries in 2015.
From Barron's
Late rocker Ozzy Osbourne's wife Sharon and daughter Kelly collected the lifetime achievement award for the Black Sabbath frontman before pop star Robbie Williams performed a tribute track in his honour.
From Barron's
"It's great that we're here," declared frontman Shaun Ryder before presenting an award.
From BBC
Cruz Beckham, the youngest son of David and Victoria, is trying to forge a path as the frontman in a rock band, and they started their first headline tour this week.
From BBC
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