Lights dim headphones on. The voices that cut down to your soul.
My top 3 :
1) Bruce Dickinson
2) Paul Rodgers
3) Steve Perry
Best Rock and Roll vocals.
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Best Rock and Roll vocals.
posted at 7/11/2010 11:54 AM EDT
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Re: Best Rock and Roll vocals.
posted at 7/11/2010 12:36 PM EDT
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We sort of had this one awhile back, but it was callled Frontman.
Some of the vocalists mentioned were the obvious ones:
Daltrey, Plant, Jagger, Freddie Mercury (My favorite), Lennon, and quite a few others. Perry and Rodgers were mentioned, but you do bring in Bruce and he is an amazing vocalist. There are so many to also include. I would also add Chris Cornell and Geoff Tate of Queensryche. -
Re: Best Rock and Roll vocals.
posted at 7/11/2010 7:34 PM EDT
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I'm not going to argue with the inclusion of Paul Rodgers in this thread.
No flash.
No trickery.
Just the voice.
I remember paying my $20 to see The Firm way back in the day, and they put a strobe on Jimmy Page to get you to notice him . . .
But Paul just sang.
Say what you want about Radioactive . . . .
Paul carried it off.
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Re: Best Rock and Roll vocals.
posted at 7/11/2010 7:42 PM EDT
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Jim Morrison, McCartney, Daltrey, Plant, Ian Gillan, Ray Davies, Greg Lake, Freddie Mercury, Bono, Chris Cornell. -
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posted at 7/11/2010 7:49 PM EDT
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posted at 7/11/2010 8:05 PM EDT
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In Response to Re: Best Rock and Roll vocals.:Jim Morrison, McCartney, Daltrey, Plant, Ian Gillan, Ray Davies, Greg Lake, Freddie Mercury, Bono, Chris Cornell.
Posted by Hfxsoxnut
This is a pretty good list, with the exception of Bono.
If he would leave his endless political rants in the green room and just sing the f*cking songs I might could get down with U2.
But he doesn't.
And I can't. -
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posted at 7/11/2010 8:11 PM EDT
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I understand that, p-mike. Personally, Bono gets on my nerves too. But when I watched his performance on the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame concert, I had to concede, the guy has an outstanding set of pipes. -
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posted at 7/11/2010 8:56 PM EDT
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I'd have to put Meatloaf on that list.But,.Lennon has to be the one I would say is the best vocalist.If you haven't seen this clip yet,you might want to check it out.It's from the Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus movie.The clip is John Lennon singing "Yer Blues" with the Dirty Mac.Great song:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=912375689786125846# -
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posted at 7/11/2010 10:40 PM EDT
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I agree with many of those previously listed,
Mercury - best overall range
Daltrey, Cornell - great screamers, lots of power
McCartney - Great combination of range, power, and melody. Thinking of Oh Darling for scream/power to Hey Jude for melody (and screaming at the end).
Greg Lake had a great voice too, but when I saw ELP live in the early 90s he just couldn't cut it live. Maybe it was just an off night. Amazing dynamic range without screaming. Paul Rogers also...just a really good strong voice, no BS. He sang with Queen too, which are pretty big shoes for anyone to fill.
Never liked Steve Perry, although some earlier Journey like Walks Like a Lady is pretty damn good. But I never need to hear his solo stuff again...Oh Sherie...Oh No. He has a good strong voice, I just don't like it.
Have to add Layne Staley. Him and Cornell imo are the best of the more recent hard rock vocals.
And Jeff Buckley never got the recognition I thought he deserved. That guy had perfect pitch, or at least it sounded like he did. His contribution was limited to one record iirc. RIP. -
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posted at 7/11/2010 11:35 PM EDT
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In Response to Re: Best Rock and Roll vocals.:Jim Morrison, McCartney, Daltrey, Plant, Ian Gillan, Ray Davies, Greg Lake, Freddie Mercury, Bono, Chris Cornell.
Posted by Hfxsoxnut
I like your list. If you have them in order, I'd put Daltry first and move Freddy Mercury behind him. The rest is OK. I'd add Meat Loaf and Justin Hayward (sp?).
EDIT: I'd take out Bono. Can't stand the sound of his voice for some reason. Just my own tastes. I can understand why others like him. -
Re: Best Rock and Roll vocals.
posted at 7/11/2010 11:42 PM EDT
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How about some love for the ladies.
1. Pat Benatar
2. Ann Wilson
3. Stevie Nicks
4. Lita Ford
5. Nancy Wilson (of Heart--OK, she doesn't do a lot of lead vocals, but I still love her voice.)
6. Natalie Merchant (if you use a broad definintion of rock).
7. Grace Slick
8. Patti Russo. I included her simply because her duets with Meat Loaf are awesome IMO.
9.Chrissy Hynde (sp?)
10. Christine McVie.
After the top three I'm not wedded to the order but it's roughly how I'd put them.
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Re: Best Rock and Roll vocals.
posted at 7/12/2010 12:33 AM EDT
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In Response to Re: Best Rock and Roll vocals.:How about some love for the ladies. 1. Pat Benatar 2. Ann Wilson 3. Stevie Nicks 4. Lita Ford 5. Nancy Wilson (of Heart--OK, she doesn't do a lot of lead vocals, but I still love her voice.) 6. Natalie Merchant (if you use a broad definintion of rock). 7. Grace Slick 8. Patti Russo. I included her simply because her duets with Meat Loaf are awesome IMO. 9.Chrissy Hynde (sp?) 10. Christine McVie. After the top three I'm not wedded to the order but it's roughly how I'd put them. (Seems like I'm missing someone).
Posted by royf19
A damn fine list.Personally.I'd have Janis Joplin in the top 3 though.A lot of people don't like her stuff,but she can really belt out a song. -
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posted at 7/12/2010 1:58 AM EDT
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In Response to Re: Best Rock and Roll vocals.:In Response to Re: Best Rock and Roll vocals. : A damn fine list.Personally.I'd have Janis Joplin in the top 3 though.A lot of people don't like her stuff,but she can really belt out a song.
Posted by mrmojo1120I like some of her stuff, but from a pure vocal standpoint, I don't think she's a great vocalist. But it does have a certain raw quality about it.If we want have a broad definition to rock vocalist, we could add to the ladies: Aretha Franklin and Joni Mitchell.And Bonnie Tyler. -
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posted at 7/12/2010 7:34 AM EDT
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In Response to Re: Best Rock and Roll vocals.:How about some love for the ladies. 1. Pat Benatar 2. Ann Wilson 3. Stevie Nicks 4. Lita Ford 5. Nancy Wilson (of Heart--OK, she doesn't do a lot of lead vocals, but I still love her voice.) 6. Natalie Merchant (if you use a broad definintion of rock). 7. Grace Slick 8. Patti Russo. I included her simply because her duets with Meat Loaf are awesome IMO. 9.Chrissy Hynde (sp?) 10. Christine McVie. After the top three I'm not wedded to the order but it's roughly how I'd put them. (Seems like I'm missing someone).
Posted by royf19
I never bypass the ladies. Ann Wilson, Stevie Nicks and Pat Benetar were tops for me. Then there is Tina Turner - she may have not had the best of voices but no woman could front a band like she could. And let's not forget Joan Jett; like anyone actually could. -
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posted at 7/12/2010 8:23 AM EDT
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Roy,you're right about Aretha and Jessey I think Tina Turner is a great addition as well.A couple of more ladies for the list.Carole King,Carly Simon and Marianne Faithfull -
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posted at 7/12/2010 10:31 AM EDT
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In Response to Re: Best Rock and Roll vocals.:How about some love for the ladies. 1. Pat Benatar 2. Ann Wilson 3. Stevie Nicks 4. Lita Ford 5. Nancy Wilson (of Heart--OK, she doesn't do a lot of lead vocals, but I still love her voice.) 6. Natalie Merchant (if you use a broad definintion of rock). 7. Grace Slick 8. Patti Russo. I included her simply because her duets with Meat Loaf are awesome IMO. 9.Chrissy Hynde (sp?) 10. Christine McVie. After the top three I'm not wedded to the order but it's roughly how I'd put them. (Seems like I'm missing someone).
Posted by royf19
Good ones. I'm a big fan of Natalie Merchant. Underrated hottie as well. But for my money, Chrissie is the best Rock and Roller (female division) ever.
As for the guys, Roger Daltrey. Roger Daltrey. And Roger Daltrey.
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posted at 7/12/2010 1:20 PM EDT
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Gotta throw Geddy Lee in the mix.
And I have to give a nod to one of my favorites, Peter Wolf. -
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posted at 7/12/2010 1:24 PM EDT
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David Gilmour has always been one of my favorites. Especially Breathe, Time, and Us and Them. -
Re: Best Rock and Roll vocals.
posted at 7/12/2010 2:32 PM EDT
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Ok, maybe a little softer here ... but along with the broad definition and "down to your soul" ...
Sarah McLachlan
Annie Lennox
and no question on Chrissie Hynde! -
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posted at 7/12/2010 3:33 PM EDT
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In Response to Re: Best Rock and Roll vocals.:David Gilmour has always been one of my favorites. Especially Breathe, Time, and Us and Them.
Posted by softwareDevMusicianGilmour definitely needs to be included.And how about Brad Delp? He could belt out a tune. -
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posted at 7/12/2010 5:05 PM EDT
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In Response to Re: Best Rock and Roll vocals.:
Ok, maybe a little softer here ... but along with the broad definition and "down to your soul" ... Sarah McLachlan Annie Lennox and no question on Chrissie Hynde!
Posted by yogafriend
Annie Lennox is right up there. A few more would be Jewel and Fiona Apple.
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posted at 7/13/2010 6:54 AM EDT
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Peter Gabriel has one of the great voices. Not sure why, but most of my picks come from the UK. Another great Anglo voice is John Wetton, who did vocals for King Crimson and Uriah Heep, probably most recognized as the voice of Asia. -
Re: Best Rock and Roll vocals.
posted at 7/13/2010 7:28 AM EDT
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Brad Delp of Boston -
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posted at 7/13/2010 10:36 AM EDT
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In Response to Re: Best Rock and Roll vocals.:Brad Delp of Boston
Posted by jesseyeric
Delp was excellent. I was shocked and saddened by his passing.
Burton Cummings of The Guess Who is worth mentioning. Always loved hearing No Sugar Tonight, which was the B-side to American Woman, probably their biggest hit.
David Clayton Thomas of Blood, Sweat and Tears also. Their second record got a Grammy for Album of the Year, beating out Abbey Road. Wow.
Coincidently, both he and Cummings are Canadian, and both had a similar "raspy" quality to their vocals. -
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posted at 7/13/2010 10:42 AM EDT
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I used to love Bono. Then I heard that 'duet' he did on that tribute to Frank Sinatra and realized the guy can't sing. Sacrilege, I know. But I've also studied voice and my ears aren't that bad. He's a stylist, and he appeals to the masses, but he's a terrible, terrible singer. I wish I had never heard that Sinatra thing, b/c it ruined U2 for me.
I'm not a huge Sting fan, but he's good. Many of those guys already mentioned, esp the Canadians, are all top notch. And Rodgers. Always loved Greg Allman too.