Appealing = “having appeal : pleasing ”
Pleasing = “giving pleasure : agreeable ”
Pleasure = “a source of delight or joy”

Yes, you can’t miss seeing those guys.
NONE OF THEM IS AGREEABLE, PLEASING, DELIGHTFUL ETC TO THE EYE. They are flashy, showy, striking, NOT APPEALING.

Geez, need apples and oranges for this explanation?
At least watch Sesame Street, I can’t either believe the utter -absolute, total- ignorance of the language in the country.

PS. - Photogenic: suitable for being photographed especially because of visual appeal

I would never believe that somebody would find Claudio Sánchez (Lead singer of Coheed & Cambria) visually appealing, rather disgusting. Nor Cedric Bixler (Mars Volta), nor Zach de la Rocha (Rage against the Machine), etc etc etc.

Still, the talent is right there.

It’s not easy to make yourself or your band captivating. Otherwise everyone would be a rock star. Just like it’s not easy writing songs worth listening to. Otherwise everyone would do it. And if I’m going to waste my time staring at your mug on my computer screen or listening to your songs past the first 30 seconds, it’s not going to be because you’re hard working, confident, or comfortable… it’s going to be because you’re a person who’s more interesting than most, who isn’t trying to be something he or she isn’t, who has something to say & says it in a way that the average joe can’t. If you’re that person, it’s going to translate into a photograph.

There’s nothing more annoying than seeing a band that is “trying” to have a look. They’ll all have their skull t-shirts, all the cool accessories, some crazy hair cuts…it’s like the rock star master race…but they look totally uncomfortable, like they’re trying to be something they’re not, and therefore do not look like they believe in themselves and that comes across in their performance. You could put the same clothes on 2 different bands and end up with 2 totally different results.

If a band believes in what they’re doing and performs as such, people will be drawn to them no matter how “attractive” they may seem. Having great songs that connect with people is a big part of this…it’s a lot easier to be confident when people are into what you’re doing.

Ultimately it comes down to being confident and comfortable in who you are and what you’re doing. When you reach that point as a band, it’s actually not that hard to pull off good photos.

my grandson’s band draws over 150 fans at each show
they have a “look” and a “connection” to their fan base.
music..? well it’s ok, but to a label guy they have a
market that would sell.

use to be we would look for a band member who would “fit in” and be cool to hang with.

guess todays bands have gotten as “cold” as any buisness.

good thing bands have management cause it takes a lot of “balls to tell someone “your out you don’t look the part”.

and don’t forget…that go’s for the rest of the band.

I’m leaving with the quote that started it all:

“If your singer isn’t photogenic you may as well find another one.”

If you agree with that, so be it. If you don’t, you may wanna ask yourself why you’ve wasted so much time talking smack trying to defend it. Again, best of luck.

KOAR - Post a new blog ASAP so we can get past this crapola.

Beau