front men
Bands' public faces
Front men is the plural of front man—a person who serves as the public face of an organization or operation.
A front man for a band is its lead singer and primary spokesperson.
More shadily, a front man represents interests that prefer to stay hidden: The investor used front men to acquire the properties without attracting attention.
The term often implies that real power lies elsewhere.
- figureheadsPowerless titular leaders
- vocalistOne who sings professionally
- singerVocal music performer
- patsyEasily deceived victim
- iconsRepresentative small images
stooge · yes man · lead singers · poster boy · symbols · talking head · spokesperson · puppet · sock puppet · ambassadors · point man · avatars · shill · straw man · showman · representative · delegate · manager
front menpower behind the throne
Hidden controller of affairs
puppet masters · powers behind the throne · shadow figures · silent partners · invisible hands
front menmasterminds
Plans and directs schemes
puppet masters · kingpins · shot callers · ringleaders · power brokers
front mensidemen
Supporting band members
session players · rhythm section · roadies · sound engineers · tour managers
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