rock star
Arena concert headliner
A rock star is a famous and successful rock musician, especially one with celebrity status and devoted fans.
The term extends to anyone at the top of their field: She's a rock star in the world of corporate law.
This figurative use implies exceptional talent, charisma, or acclaim: You handled that presentation like a rock star.
Fretted stringed instrument
- drumsStruck membrane instruments
- bassDeep pitch or fish
- vocalsSung musical parts
- bandGroup playing music together
riff · solo · amplifier · distortion · shred · power chord · frontman · rhythm
Widely recognized public figure
- superstarExceptionally famous performer
- stardomCelebrity status achieved
- idolObject of worship
- legendUnverified traditional tale
megastar · A-lister · household name · sensation · spotlight · acclaim · renown · popularity
Live musical performance
- stageRaised performance platform
- tourPlanned multi-destination journey
- gigShort-term paid work
- venuePlace of occurrence
setlist · encore · crowd · festival · backstage · roadie · soundcheck · merchandise
Decorative metallic flecks
- sequinsSmall reflective fabric ornaments
- leatherTanned animal skin
- eyelinerCosmetic for lid rims
- swaggerConfident, boastful manner
flamboyance · extravagance · charisma · showmanship · limelight · spectacle · theatrical · flashy
Famous beyond ordinary measure
- trailblazerFirst to forge ahead
- influentialHaving considerable effect
- hall of fameInstitution honoring the best
- pioneerEarly explorer or settler
immortal · timeless · phenomenon · cult figure · epitome · paragon · Hendrix · Jagger
Open resistance to authority
- nonconformistRejects prevailing social standards
- punkRaw, fast rock genre
- antiestablishmentOpposed to dominant institutions
- maverickIndependent-minded rule-breaker
counterculture · iconoclast · provocateur · renegade · subversive · outsider · wild · rebellious
guitar
Fretted stringed instrument
band · riff · solo · amplifier · distortion · shred · power chord · frontman · rhythm · lead
celebrity
Widely recognized public figure
legend · megastar · A-lister · household name · sensation · spotlight · acclaim · renown · popularity · public figure
concert
Live musical performance
venue · setlist · encore · crowd · festival · backstage · roadie · soundcheck · merchandise · lighting
glitter
Decorative metallic flecks
swagger · flamboyance · extravagance · charisma · showmanship · limelight · spectacle · theatrical · flashy · platforms
legendary
Famous beyond ordinary measure
- trailblazerFirst to forge ahead
- influentialHaving considerable effect
- hall of fameInstitution honoring the best
pioneer · immortal · timeless · phenomenon · cult figure · epitome · paragon · Hendrix · Jagger · Bowie
defiance
Open resistance to authority
- nonconformistRejects prevailing social standards
- punkRaw, fast rock genre
- antiestablishmentOpposed to dominant institutions
maverick · counterculture · iconoclast · provocateur · renegade · subversive · outsider · wild · rebellious · disobedient
- celebritiesmovie stars, A-lister, pop stars, superstar, celebrity
- music jobsmusician, singer, composer, songwriter, producer
- music makerssinger, songwriter, composer, musician, vocalist
- vocalistssinger, vocalist, soloist, songstress, songster
- entertainerssingers, actor, dancers, actress, musicians
- rock musicelectric guitar, guitar solo, guitar riff, guitar riffs, power chords
rock starsession player
Musician hired per recording
session musician · backup singer · sideman · hired gun · studio musician