DiggsUK 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2004 I am amazed nobody has mentioned Ian Gillan or Noddy Holder. Regards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cosmosis 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2004 Call me crazy, but I would have to say Roger Waters. He sings with such a precarious and disturbed sound (When he isn't doing that novelty voice like in Nobody Home). Ole Roger it's not know for having a great voice, yet Wall has some of the most intense vocals ever in R&R. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XXX 4 Report post Posted July 27, 2004 This is too easy :: 1. Bryan Ferry of Roxy Music 2. David Sylvian of Japan 3. & 4. Martin L. Gore and David Gahan of Depeche Mode 5. David Bowie 6. Miguel Bose 7. Douglas P. of Death In June 8. Bernard Albrecht/Sumner of NewOrder 9. Leonard Cohen 10. Chris Isaak Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Becks 0 Report post Posted July 27, 2004 Best male vocals ever Jeff Buckley his voice is something special. Listen to Corpus Christi Carol he sounds like an opera singer I also like Freddy Mercury he was opera trained i believe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
itsasimpleplan 0 Report post Posted July 27, 2004 the best male vocalitst in the world is Chris Carraba and thats a fact!!!!!!!!!!! :guitar: ROCK ON Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
audioslave 0 Report post Posted July 27, 2004 Best male vocals ever Jeff Buckley his voice is something special. Listen to Corpus Christi Carol he sounds like an opera singer I also like Freddy Mercury he was opera trained i believe I think Buckley's voice is best on Halleluja and I love Freddie Mercury's voice, also Robert Plant and Paul Rogers and Elvis Presley - Roger Waters' voice I think is really haunting. Can't forget Thom Yorke, Maynard James Keenan and Layne Staley and Scott Weiland , oh and of course Kurt Cobaine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R_Soul 0 Report post Posted July 27, 2004 I am amazed nobody has mentioned Ian Gillan or Noddy Holder. WHAT????? Noddy Holder? That's got to be a joke, right? I'm surprised nobody has mentioned Otis Redding. And also, only one 'vote' each for Marvin Gaye and Al Green. I think the problem is the usual confusion between 'the best' and 'favourite'. Even the 3 candidates I have mentioned assumes that we are talking about 'popular' music culture, and therefore excludes the likes of Pavarotti, Domingo and Carreras? For me, there is a distinction. The 'best': Otis Marvin The Reverend Al My faves: John Lennon Paul McCartney Thom Yorke Kurt Cobain David Bowie Roy Orbison Martin ================================== Do what you want to do; go where you're going to... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danielj 1 Report post Posted July 27, 2004 David Gilmour Roger Waters Roger Daltrey John Lennon Paul McCartney Ian Gillan Neil Young(really sounds Canadian, he's representing) Robert Plant Barry White David Usher Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalnet22 0 Report post Posted August 2, 2004 Fred Mercury Peter Gabriel Tom Petty Klaus Meine Sammy Hagar Jackson Browne Bryan Adams Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ListenToBlackSabbath 0 Report post Posted August 2, 2004 Why has no one mentioned Ronnie James Dio?? The man responsible for this little hand-gesture you might have seen before... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aunt_Acid 1 Report post Posted August 2, 2004 I doubt he was. Those metal rockers always take credit for things they didn't do. Like the guy from ACDC, I think, who does that walk while he plays guitar. I always used to think he invented it, until my friend told me Chuck Berry used to do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elvish 2 Report post Posted August 2, 2004 I doubt he was. Those metal rockers always take credit for things they didn't do. Like the guy from ACDC, I think, who does that walk while he plays guitar. I always used to think he invented it, until my friend told me Chuck Berry used to do it. He admits he didn't invent it, but Dio is responsible for popularizing it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miamisammy29 4 Report post Posted August 2, 2004 I'm surprised nobody mentioned Bob Dylan...oh sorry, I thought this was the sarcasm thread. But all of you have forgotten to mention Robin Zander. He can't quite hit the high notes like he used to, but he does make up for it with his incoherent drunken babbling. I absolutely love Cheap Trick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scott 0 Report post Posted August 2, 2004 Yeah, Cheap Trick rocks!!! Though I like to classify them under 'Nerd Rock' (also partially includes Radiohead and The Talking Heads) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_jr_ 0 Report post Posted August 2, 2004 Being the old timer that I am, I've seen Cheap Trick back in the late 70's and again, in the early 90's, right when bassist Tom Petersson re-joined the band. I have to tell you, Cheap Trick is very underrated. The time I saw them in the 90's was in a place called the Stone Balloon, a club. I was on a first date with my future wife (I'm quite the romantic, aren't I?) Anyway, it was one of the funnest, enjoyable shows I've ever been to. The sound was great, the band really looked like they were having a good time, and it was the first time my wife kissed me. What a great night Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aunt_Acid 1 Report post Posted August 2, 2004 {original topic} Making a temporary veer back on track, I have always thought Jon Anderson to be a great male vocalist. Man, he could sing high, but it sounded so relaxed. {/original topic} Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cosmosis 0 Report post Posted August 2, 2004 He admits he didn't invent it, but Dio is responsible for popularizing it. According to Dio, his grandma, who was Italian, used to do it all the time. It suposely protects against evil eye, or give evil eye. And yes, Dio has one of the most amazing voices. He sounds so evil, but if you see him live, you'll find out he is the nicest guy ever. DIO RULES! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SundayRoasterFan 0 Report post Posted August 4, 2004 What about Robert Smith (vocals for the Cure)? I don't think many other vocalists have captured angst or wistfulness as well as Fat Bob has. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forever man 0 Report post Posted August 5, 2004 In terms of vocal ability, Brad Delp is clearly number one, he is ridiculous. try singing just about anything by boston, good luck, i would recommend ear plugs. Don Henley is number 2 because of his ability to control his voice and the blend of smooth singing and an urgent sounding texture you can only get from 20 years of smoking. listen to the hell freezes over album, this is his best work, last resort, hotel california, wasted time, and heart of the matter especially, oh and desperado of course. after that, steve perry, steve walsh, bono, paul mccartney, eric clapton, billy joel, robert plant(not a great technical voice and mostly falsetto but one of the coolest sounds out there), and bob seger(again a rough voice but great tones and great range) Roger daltry deserves mention as well, along with elton john, glenn frey, and the guy from bad company. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainMikeRS 0 Report post Posted August 6, 2004 You've said almost all of the one's I have to say are the best, but here's my list with some of the same and a lot of my own. Don Henley Bono Billy Joel Geddy Lee Steve Perry Robin Zander Phil Collins Peter Gabrial Niel Hannon (of Divine Comedy, an Irish chamber pop band, he has such a low and melodic voice) Jon Bon Jovi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevsGirl 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2004 Ed Robertson Steven Page Kevin Hearn :: John Lennon i worship BnL and Kevin Hearn and Thin Buckle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miamisammy29 4 Report post Posted August 21, 2004 Honorable Mention goes out to Elton John, Rik Emmett, and Rik Ocasek. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_jr_ 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2004 Honorable Mention goes out to Elton John, Rik Emmett, and Rik Ocasek. If I remember correctly, Rik Emmett sings for Triumph. Wow, he really gets up there, especially on Fight the Good Fight. I've always enjoyed Okasik's unique vocals, as well. He sounds like he's sitting on a block of ice. I much prefer Benjamin Orr's (RIP) style, though. All Mixed up and Drive are beautiful songs. Also, I've seen Steve Perry in here a couple of times. Man, that guy is effortless. His best work is Journey's Evolution. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cosmosis 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2004 I always liked the harmonies Alice in Chains made. You can tell they put a lot of work on writing and singing them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Joe 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2004 Let's bow our heads and pay tribute to a few male leads from long ago......... David Ruffin and Eddie Kendricks....Temps. Curtis Mayfield. Levi Stubbs....The Four Tops. Jimmy Beaumont....The Skyliners. Pookie Hudson (Yes, I said Pookie)...The Spaniels. Willie Winfield....The Harptones. Ben E. King.....Drifters. Tony Williams......The Platters Jay Black of Jay and the Americans. Frankie Valli....The Four Seasons. And Hey...I like the guy from Five For Fighting, too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
