Who do you consider to be the coolest rock star?

Looking back, it would be Elvis when he first blazed onto the scene, up until he joined the army
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Mark Lanegan is one of "today's" current coolest rock stars!

 

Dr. Teeth

 

In his prime, no one was cooler than Jim Morrison. It's a shame, his prime didn't last long...

 

My late-to-the-party vote: Chrissie Hynde

 

Too many to name. One which comes to mind is overlooked first generation rock artist Jack Scott, who has remained active as a performer and recording artist. Berry Gordy of Motown Records mentioned that it was Scott who kick-started the music scene in Detroit. Scott charted nineteen singles, most of them self-penned. In early 1957, Scott brought his band to United Sound, the only studio in Detroit (they knew of) and recorded two of original compositions with 'Baby She’s Gone' and 'You Can Bet Your Bottom Dollar.' Scott went on to earn record deals with the labels Capitol, Carlton, Top Rank, Dot, GRT and ABC Paramount. After Scott's Capitol contract was completed, Berry Gordy approached him in 1963 about recording for Motown. Instead, Scott signed with producer Chet Atkins at RCA Victor, which was probably a big mistake in hindsight.

 

I am pretty sure that not for a second would he consider himself a "rock star" but Nick Lowe is one really cool guy in both his performing and his demeanour.

 

I throw Animal into the pot!

 

IS dr Teeth a Dr John caricature.?

 

Keef. By a mile.

 

Well, Animal has always seemed a bit too out of control to be considered "cool" in the strictest sense, but I did indeed consider him as well.

Inspired, to quote Janice: "fer sure!"



Of course, I've also long thought the Mahna Mahna guy was based on Leon Russell (who could additionally get my vote for coolest rock star!):



Thanks for reading!

 

Current (2019) coolest 21st Century:
Dan Boeckner
..of Divine Fits (superduo w/Britt Daniel/Spoon), Wolf Parade, Handsome Furs.

Including pix, but it's his interviews that really cinch it for me! Links included below pix.


Sidewalk Hustle TV: An Interview with Dan Boeckner of Divine Fits
Divine Fits - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

 

Elvis hands down, the black leather in 68 comeback, one look at all you can say it “Rock Star”

 

Jim Morrison
John Lennon
Roger Waters