Most bands include a vocalist, guitarist, drummer, and bassist. You may know that each member has their own associated stereotypes. The vocalist is always cocky and outgoing while constantly talking to women, the guitarist is always acting insane on stage and trying to show off, the bassist is really stiff and quiet, and the drummer is either always late to practice, shirtless, and/or intoxicated. But are these stereotypes accurate? Yes and no.
Take Vocalist McJagger of the Rolling Stones for example. He’s always charismatic on stage and he was practically known as “The Lady Killer ''. While McJagger’s associated stereotype may be correct for him, it may not be for other vocalists. James Hetfield of Metallica was happily settled down with a wife and kids by 2000. Guitarist Kerry King of Slayer is known for trying to do much on a song by making his guitar solos rambunctious to say the least. He is always trying to show off by using wacky techniques. But Mick Mars of Motley Crue is known for being quiet and stiff, and his solos (while amazing) are not nearly as crazy as some of the “other guitarists”.
Speaking of stiff and quiet, Bassist, John Myung of Dream Theater barely even moves on stage, but that doesn’t stop Gojira Bassist, Jean-Michel Labadie, from spinning and screaming. One more example of stereotypical band musicians is drummer Travis Barker of Blink-182. He’s always shirtless and/or intoxicated. However, Danny Carry of Tool is very concentrated on stage and always wears a shirt. So, where does that leave us with band member stereotypes?
In conclusion, band members sometimes fit their stereotypes and are sometimes the opposite of their associated stereotypes. So don’t always assume someone will be a certain way just because society made you think so.
