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4 minutes ago, ztejas said:

Is "a couple of his peers"

Oh, I know. How could I forget the great Layne Staley. He's on my list.

Is "a couple of his peers"
Another hint: he did not make the RS 200 best singers list because there is no God
Or maybe there is a God and he's vengeful because he might not make the first page here. 

Layne Staley?

Ajax beat me to it.

When Would comes up on shuffle, I never, ever skip it.
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21 minutes ago, ajax said:

Oh, I know. How could I forget the great Layne Staley. He's on my list.

Happy Chris Pratt GIF by Parks and Recreation

Nutshell is well within my - and most people's - octave range.

Of songs where I'm capable of hitting all the notes I think it's the hardest fucking thing I've ever tried to sing. 

On 8/2/2023 at 10:45 AM, ztejas said:

Who are some of y'alls top VOCALISTS ever? Not necessarily singers.

Who y'all got? Chicks welcome of course.

As they should be.. check out these vocals from Kim Shattuck ( 0:21 , 0:54 , 1:26, 2:15 )

 

Anyone mention Steve Perry? Back in the day, that dude could sing. 

Ian Gillian

Ian Gillan (born 19 August 1945) is an English singer who is best known as the lead singer and lyricist for the rock band Deep Purple. He is known for his powerful and wide-ranging singing voice.

Initially influenced by Elvis Presley, Gillan started and fronted several local bands in the mid-1960s, and eventually joined Episode Six when their original singer left. He first found widespread commercial success after joining Deep Purple in 1969. He resigned from the band in June 1973, having given a lengthy notice period to their managers. After a short time away from the music business, he resumed his music career with solo bands the Ian Gillan Band and Gillan, before a year-long stint as the vocalist for Black Sabbath in 1983. The following year, Deep Purple reformed and two more successful albums followed before he left in 1989. He returned to the group in 1993, and has remained its lead singer ever since.

In addition to his main work—performing with Deep Purple and other bands during the 1970s and 1980s—he sang the role of Jesus in the original recording of Andrew Lloyd Webber's rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar (1970),[1] 

Billy Joel 

Phil Collins 

Bob Seger

Pat Benatar

Elton

Co!in Hay

 

Already did David Lee Ross, but I'll add these Dave's...

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On 8/5/2023 at 8:27 PM, DixonHur said:

Already did David Lee Ross, but I'll add these Dave's...

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David Lee Ross???  Anyway, no list of the greatest rock vocalists is complete without a mention of Eric Burdon.

7 minutes ago, 83Horn said:

David Lee Ross???

Diana Ross' little known son. He is a spectacular singer, but never really found his niche. 

I’m not sure I know the difference between singer and vocalist, but I’m going Sammy Hagar. Say what you want about his tunes or vibe or whatever, the dude has a straight up fantastic rock voice.


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45 minutes ago, deadshank said:

Page 2.  Unreal.  Y'all need therapy.

Except for, you know, the very first post in the thread.

The guy from Queensryche.

Don't remember or care to find out his name, but he had a great range on the Empire album. 
 

Is this just rock singers? Or singers in general? Because Annie Lennox, Arena Franklin and Whitney Houston belong in the conversation. 

1 hour ago, jimmyjazz said:

Except for, you know, the very first post in the thread.

You expect me to read his drivel?   
 

JK @ztejas   
 

I missed it because it wasn’t bullet pointed. 

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Tbf I listed him as a counter example. 

He definitely fits the thread title - just not the type of vocalist I had in mind. 

2 hours ago, Harrison Stafford said:

George Thorogood

Steve Marriott

Alvin Lee

SRV

Jim Morrison

 

 

Marriott for damn sure.

2 hours ago, ztejas said:

Tbf I listed him as a counter example. 

He definitely fits the thread title - just not the type of vocalist I had in mind. 

Well, nobody really knows exactly what you had in mind.  Great singers who can't actually sing?  Unique singers who may or may not actually be able to sing?

I mean, most of these threads quickly land on Freddie, Robert, Aretha, Amy, Janis, etc.  Are you wanting to ignore that type of talent, or allow them because they're distinctive?

7 hours ago, Superhero said:

The guy from Queensryche.

Don't remember or care to find out his name, but he had a great range on the Empire album. 

Geoff Tate. (off the top of my head... but I couldn't tell you what I had for lunch today)

I know I mentioned Eric Burdon in my last entry, but I also think we're neglecting to recognize the Godfather, the King...the TRUE King of Rock and Roll...

Little Richard.

Seconding Steve Perry

I’m gonna get roasted for this. I listened exclusively to alternative in the late 80’s / early 90’s. An encyclopedic knowledge of 120 minutes-esque bands. But, at the end of the hair band era came the one hit wonder - Skid Row. I submit Sabastian Bach. I Remember You is a guilty pleasure of mine.

S Bach could sing.  His band sucked, but he could sing.

I don’t think I’ve seen Phil Collins listed, but Phil Collins.

S Bach could sing.  His band sucked, but he could sing.

This. He could absolutely sing.

For what they were though I don’t think they sucked. Slave to the grind is a legit tune for that kind of music.

I get your point though.
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Didn't know where to post this. It's a movie/doc about an awesome singer. Really showed the ups and downs of his career and showed just what a genuine nice guy he was. 

Dio Dreamers Never Die doc was excellent. Wife and I went in with low expectations and was pleasantly surprised.  

Heard an interview with Vivian Campbell who claimed Dio was a complete dick and would never pay what he agreed to pay. Fwiw.

On 8/13/2023 at 9:41 PM, Pato del Muerto said:

Not a one hit wonder. 18 and life as well. 

Plus Monkey Business etc..

 

They had several hits.

 

Bach could sing his ass off but he was a lunatic. A good friend of mine worked Spitfire records and would see him quite a bit, said he was basically an insane caveman

I was watching a bunch of youtube reaction videos the other day from voice coaches/experts (including vids from the Charismatic Voice) so this thread hits close to home.  Two names I'll posit that I didn't see posted while skimming page one:

Serj Tankian - System of a Down

Till Lindemann - Rammstein

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12 hours ago, G650 said:

Plus Monkey Business etc..

 

They had several hits.

 

Bach could sing his ass off but he was a lunatic. A good friend of mine worked Spitfire records and would see him quite a bit, said he was basically an insane caveman

My wife likes to watch Gilmore Girls in the fall. She had it on, and I became aware of this…

 

 

And he can act!

 

Gobsmacked, I am.  Never watched "Glimour Girls".  Never in a million years would I have imagined Sebastian Bach would have a recurring role, either.  And you're right, he doesn't totally suck.

On 8/3/2023 at 2:27 PM, noharleyyet said:

Paul Rodgers

Steve Perry

Lou Gramm

Van Morrison

 

Paul Rodgers is probably the most underrated rock singer of all time, IMO.

Van Morrison would definitely be in the top 5 of un-imitatible.  dudes voice is really one of a kind.

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48 minutes ago, jimmyjazz said:

Gobsmacked, I am.  Never watched "Glimour Girls".  Never in a million years would I have imagined Sebastian Bach would have a recurring role, either.  And you're right, he doesn't totally suck.

He's in at least one Trailer Park Boys episode and he's really good in it. 

 

 

Paul Rodgers is probably the most underrated rock singer of all time, IMO.


Was just having this same conversation this weekend. I mean along with all of his Bad Company and Free stuff, the dude filled in for fucking Freddy Mercury for gods sake.
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6 minutes ago, tbone_ said:

the dude filled in for fucking Freddy Mercury for gods sake.

Who had been fucking him?

15 hours ago, dcar00 said:

Paul Rodgers is probably the most underrated rock singer of all time, IMO.

Van Morrison would definitely be in the top 5 of un-imitatible.  dudes voice is really one of a kind.

 

41 minutes ago, tbone_ said:

 


Was just having this same conversation this weekend. I mean along with all of his Bad Company and Free stuff, the dude filled in for fucking Freddy Mercury for gods sake.

 

Is he? He's usually ranked as one of the best ever.

Yea I think most people don’t think of him when they think of top rock vocalists.

Those that pay attention do, but most don’t pay attention.

Who had been fucking him?

Lots of people from what I’ve heard.
2 hours ago, tbone_ said:


Those that pay attention do, but most don’t pay attention.

Well who's fucking opinion are we caring about here

I know who’s opinion I care about. I’m just saying if you’re going to throw out the underrated term you have to consider the many opinions of the great unwashed.

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