Anyone have an opinion as why was Joe Strummer Lead Singer

[ArnoldLayne]

and Front Man for The Clash. Mick Jones sang and wrote alot of their best songs. They both played guitar. Did Joe have the better Punk Persona as Lead Singer. Mick has a good voice and wrote some good songs with Big Audio Dynamite. Just curious.

[Loki Liesmith]

1. Same issue with Dead Milkmen

Rodney Anonymous vs. Joe Gennaro

[Blues Heron]

2. Joe was a million times better singer, more charismatic, plus he wrote most of the lyrics

No contest. Not even close. Joe's sense of timing, delivery, cadence etc.

[unblock]

3. Strummer wrote most of the lyrics I think, plus fit best for many songs

Jones singing "London calling", "Jimmie jazz", or "rudie can't fail"? No way.

But his voice was fine for "train in vain".

[ArnoldLayne]

4. I agree with his vocals on Train in Vain was very good

And Should I stay or Should I go.

[shenmue]

5. What is wrong with you?

[shenmue]

7. I don't live in my parents' basement

Buh-bye.