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Most desirable position in a rock band in the U.S. 2014
Most desirable position in a rock band in the U.S. 2014
Who would you most like to be in a rock band?
by Statista Research Department,
last edited
Apr 5, 2014
This statistic reveals how Americans responded to the question; 'Who would you most like to be in a rock band?'. During the February 2014 survey, 29 percent of respondents stated that they would prefer to be the lead singer in a rock band.
Who would you most like to be in a rock band?
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| Share of respondents | |
|---|---|
| Lead singer | 29% |
| Drummer | 27% |
| Lead guitarist | 19% |
| Keyboardist | 14% |
| Bassist | 8% |
| Share of respondents | |
|---|---|
| Lead singer | 29% |
| Drummer | 27% |
| Lead guitarist | 19% |
| Keyboardist | 14% |
| Bassist | 8% |
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by Statista Research Department,
last edited
Apr 5, 2014
This statistic reveals how Americans responded to the question; 'Who would you most like to be in a rock band?'. During the February 2014 survey, 29 percent of respondents stated that they would prefer to be the lead singer in a rock band.
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- April 2014
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- United States
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- February 5 to 7, 2014
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- 18 years and older
- Special properties
- interviews conducted in English and Spanish
- Method of interview
- Telephone interview
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- United States
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- February 5 to 7, 2014
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Special properties
- interviews conducted in English and Spanish
- Method of interview
- Telephone interview
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