Rock Stars Who Are the Definition of "Cool".

[cairnterrier]

One might think that it was MTV that started the whole "image" thing in music. But how about artists who simply carry an air of "coolness" to them when they perform on stage? Duran Duran had the image, but were they truly cool? Cool can be defined as somone who just presents him or herself as a larger than life figure without the need to go over the top.

One performer I can think of as "cool" (at least in my opinion) would be Keith Richards. As would Freddy Mercury from Queen.
Not really much for wild antics on stage, but just the presence and the way they carry themselves, they truly stand out.

So....can anybody out there add to this discussion?

[jbd]

KEEF RICHARDS (number one)
JOAN JETT
IGGY POP
SLASH
JOE PERRY...

[Viki (ditzybrunette85)]

Debbie Harry
Joan Jett
Pat Benatar
Elvis Presley (in the 50's!)

[Railyn]

Robert Palmer (RIP)

Didn't break a sweat all night in a 3 piece grey silk suit w/pink tie.

He oozed "cool".

[Viki (ditzybrunette85)]

Apr 29, 2008 20:34:32 GMT -5 Viki (ditzybrunette85) said:

Debbie Harry
Joan Jett
Pat Benatar
Elvis Presley (in the 50's!)

I've thought of some more!

Patti Smith
Chrissy Hynde
David Bowie
Iggy Pop (though someone already mentioned him)

[dave910]

Here's a few I'd like to add:

Bruce Springsteen
Otis Redding
U2
John Kay of Steppenwolf
Aerosmith
Smokey Robinson

I had the opportunity to see John Kay two years ago. For a guy 63 - at the time - he is still a commanding presence.