frontman

[ fruhnt-man ]

noun

, plural front·men [fruhnt, -men].

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 Agoura Hills rap-rock group, which relaunched in September with singer Emily Armstrong replacing late frontman Chester Bennington, will roll their tour into 2025, announcing stadium and arena stops across North America, Asia, Europe and Latin America.

From Los Angeles Times

Susan Eubanks, the mother of late Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington, said the band promised to tell her if the group was getting back together.

From Los Angeles Times

The musician and former Police frontman talks about his life and career ahead of a five-night stand at the Wiltern in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times

Doves have confirmed that frontman Jimi Goodwin will not take part in their first full tour in 15 years.

From BBC

“His pioneering presence as a frontman and vocalist, both on stage and on our first two albums, will be very fondly remembered not just by us, but by fans around the world.”

From Los Angeles Times