[mountn man]

Along with that, I don't think Gene feels his "celebrity" gives him that either. I think Gene uses his celebrity more to benefit the troops, and because of that attracts the media attention, who then ask him his views, which he then gives.

Unlike other celebrities who feel they must "share" their "wisdom" with the masses at the drop of a hate (or their panties).

(On a side note. I think its ironic how Paul Stanley, KISS' front man, is always out of the media. Meanwhile the bassist, is the off stage front man. Usually bassists are the least known of band members.)

[Cletus.D.Yokel]

:: Usually bassists are the least known of band members. ::

Seriously! Like so few people know of that McCartney fellow from the 60s < /snark >

[JRios1968]

Usually bassists are the least known of band members.

"We disagree..."

[NCC-1701]

“...Usually bassists are the least known of band members....”
There was a guy name McCartney who played the bass that was pretty well know in certain circles.

[RansomOttawa]

Usually bassists are the least known of band members.

Usually, but on the other hand: Geddy Lee, Sting, Mike Rutherford (more so for Mike + The Mechanics than Genesis, of course), Paul McCartney, Brian Wilson, Roger Waters, Lemmy, and Peter Cetera.

I suspect the relative rarity of bassist frontmen is that it's arguably more difficult to play bass than rhythm guitar while singing.