Chicago Music
Sound check
Find ticket info for Catfish Haven, Matt and Kim, Rodney Crowell, The Hard Lessons
Concert photos
See shots from recent Chicago shows, including Eddie Vedder and Joanna Newsom
Michael Jackson through the years
Look back on the many, many faces of the controversial pop star
The 23 most annoying frontmen in rock 7
Yup, they're pretty annoying
By Andy Hermann, Metromix
Don’t get us wrong: we proudly own a copy of that first Counting Crows record, and when “Harder to Breathe” comes on the radio, we turn it up. But let’s face it: the two Adams (Duritz and Levine) have certain qualities in both their personalities and singing styles that are sort of, well, annoying. But just how annoying are they? We’re glad you asked. Just in time for the Maroon 5/Counting Crows co-headlining tour, here are Metromix’s picks for the top 23* most annoying frontmen in rock.
*Why 23? Just to annoy you.
- Your rating:
-
OTHER GALLERIES
Lolla '08: Strange poses caught on camera
Whether the artists meant to look like this or...
The new college rockers
Vampire Weekend leads a new generation of liberal...
Recent User Playlists
When in Lakeview
So technically I live in the suburbs. Ick. But when I crash with my sister in the city, these places usually make the short list.
BetsyMikel from Drake neighborhood - August 06, 2008
Getting a Decent Meal While at Lollapalooza
In the interest of not totally KILLING my diet and (my stomach) while at Lollapalooza. I'm making a list of places that are close to Grant Park, it's either this or plop down with a bag of deep fried twinkies...
whyvon from albany park - July 31, 2008
MORE Music FEATURES
- Inside: Jazz Showcase
- After more than a year off, a legendary jazz club reopens in the South Loop
- Local album six-pack
- New releases from Chicago bands that you need to hear
- Street beat
- Your guide to the top tunes at this summer’s fests
- Best albums of 2007
- Our editors pick their favorites
- Metromix top-rated CDs of 2007
- The albums that got more than four stars from our stingy critics
Featured Music Venues
CRITICS' REVIEWS
The Gaslight Anthem, 'The '59 Sound' 
1
By Adam McKibbin
The Gaslight Anthem - The '59 Sound - Aug 19
Jersey punk band carries the torches of Against Me! and the Boss
Jonas Brothers, 'A Little Bit Longer' 
4
By Andy Hermann
Jonas Brothers - A Little Bit Longer - Aug 12
Disney’s squeaky-clean trio returns with more aural catnip for 11-year-olds
Michelle Williams, 'Unexpected' 
By Tamara Palmer
Michelle Williams - Unexpected - Aug 12
Surprisingly weak solo effort from Destiny’s Child singer
Ads by Google
MORE Music NEWS
- Isaac Hayes dies at age 65
- Look back on the "Shaft" star's life and career
- When musicians and sports collide
- When the two mix, sometimes we get Beckham/Posh Spice, sometimes we get Madonna/Dennis Rodman
- Every little bit Phelps: On top of everything else, Olympic swimmer to present at VMAs
- LOS ANGELES (AP) _ He does comedy, writes books, and mixes it up with the hottest stars in music and Hollywood. With all this, who needs swimming?Certainly not Michael Phelps — not anymore, at...
- Hilary Duff's dad ordered to spend 10 days in jail after Texas judge finds him in contempt
- HOUSTON (AP) _ A judge in Texas has ordered the father of actress and singer Hilary Duff to spend 10 days in jail for contempt of court.Bob Duff was led away in handcuffs Wednesday during a court...
- Jailed Cuban punk rocker faces up to 4 years in prison for 'dangerousness'
- HAVANA (AP) _ Cuba has ordered jailed punk rocker Gorki Aguila, an outspoken critic of Fidel Castro and the communist government, to stand trial on Friday for "social dangerousness," a charge that...
Calendar of Events
Today's Music Events
-
The Allman Brothers Band
Charter One Pavilion at Northerly Island - 1300 S. Linn White Drive - Grant Park Museums
-
Buddy Guy, Jonny Lang
Ravinia Festival - 200-231 Ravinia Park Rd. - Highland Park
-
Chicago Jazz Festival Opening Night: Sonny Rollins
Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Millennium Park - 201 E. Randolph St. - Grant Park Museums
CD REVIEWS
LOLLAPALOOZA GUIDE
Goofy answers to goofy questions
PHOTO GALLERY
Ravinia 2008 schedule
Find out this year's complete lineup, including Feist, Robert Plant and Punch Brothers
UNDER THE RADAR
Scouring 257 music blogs -- so you don't have to 1
Flying Lotus; Love Psychedelico; the Cancer Bats; Musee Mecanique
Local Q+As
RECENT Music READER REVIEW
By northsider from North west side
This place is great. The atmosphere is relaxed. A great venue for live music. Waitressess superattentive. Definitley will be going back soon!
Most viewed Music items in the last 24 hours
- The 23 most annoying frontmen in rock
- Got that swing?
- Chicago Soul Music Festival
- Chicago Jazz Festival Opening Night: Sonny Rollins
- Poi Dog Pondering
Browse By:
Upcoming Events
- Today (50)
- Tomorrow (68)
- This Weekend (165)
- Next 7 Days (296)
- Next 14 Days (602)
- This Month (215)
- Next Month (1183)
Music Genre
Chicago
- Loop (188)
- Grant Park Museums (178)
- Lakeview (150)
- River North (125)
- Bucktown/Wicker Park (96)
- View All Chicago
Suburbs
Hot Tickets
