He has such stage presence and magic about him. Of those that I have seen live Noddy Holder has the ultimate rock n roll voice without a doubt. Lemmy & Ozzy too. Everyone has their personal faves, but not having Roy Or is on in the top ten is a joke. Roger waters is a terrible singer and for him to be on the list at all is a joke but for him to be rated so much higher than Gilmour is an abomination. Mick Jagger and McCartney rated that high? Burton Cummings should be number one. Check out: Blue Collar Man (Long Nights), Prior to his tragic death, in July 2017, Linkin Parks Chester Bennington had established himself as one of the most influential and significant male rock singers of the 21st Century. Isaak was born in Stockton, California,[3] to Dorothy (ne Vignolo; 19312021), and Joseph "Joe" Isaak (19292012), a forklift driver. etc. Wow so you just basicly left out alot of cool bands Like Sweet ( Brian Connolly had the voice of an angel )Slade ( Noddy Holder has one of the most awesome voices ever ) .. Fastway ..Dave King has a voice as good as Ronnie James Dio or Bruce Dickerson . How is Rod Evans of Deep Purple and Captain Beyond not on this list? You had to be a legend, not necessarily great. Period, the end. Yet again, however, thats only half the story. Its a gas, gas, gas. Chris Martin is lead singer, guitarist and pianist for the band Coldplay. A phenomenal white-blues singer, he turned in remarkable performances on many of his bands key songs (Whipping Post, Its Not My Cross To Bear, Statesboro Blues, Midnight Rider) and continued to release albums of note, with his final studio set 2017s Don Was-produced Southern Blood picking up significant critical acclaim and peaking at No.11 on the Billboard 200. Isaak's best known song is "Wicked Game". Check out: Bohemian Rhapsody. As a front man Perry should be in the top 10 no doubt. Christopher Stapleton is an award-winning American singer-songwriter who wrote multiple hits for many country/rock/pop musicians before stepping into the limelight himself with his smash debut. His dexterity played a key role in setting Soundgarden apart from their grunge-era rivals and it later allowed him to put his inimitable stamp on a distinguished solo career and the three highly-regarded albums he recorded with hard rock supergroup Audioslave. His amiable yet commanding vocal delivery came into its own during the early 70s, when his band struck on an irresistibly smooth and melodic blues-rock sound that eventually led to their Greatest Hits 1974-78 anthology going 13-times platinum ahead of their 2016 induction to the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. His expression? On September 29, 2011, Isaak received the Stockton Arts Commission STAR Award in his hometown of Stockton, California.[20]. This list surpasses your knowledge. All of these albums feature great songs and most of allBrookers signature voice, an English national treasure. Check out: All Right Now, Not just a rocknroll superstar, but one of the 20th Centurys most iconic figures, Elvis Presley revolutionised the musical landscape with his stage presence and sex appeal, with Paul McCartney later admitting, I doubt very much if The Beatles would have happened if it was not for Elvis. A major component of the phenomenon was Presleys voice, which started out much lighter, but later matured into a baritone with a soft lower register and allowed The King to dabble in gospel, Dixieland and country as he drifted further from his rockabilly roots. Glaring omissions are Robin Zander (Cheap trick), Benjamin Orr (The Cars), John Wetton (King Crimson, UK, Asia), Brad Delp (Boston) and many already mentioned in comments. In the list is missing the very best rock male vocalist (maybe the second after Freddie): BRAD DELP from Boston. Lennon and McCartney above Elvis as vocalists? And where in Gods name is Corey Taylor ?!? Fine. Chris Brooks (Rock Singer): his birthday, what he did before fame, his family life, fun trivia facts, popularity rankings, and more. The star favours his latter-day vocal delivery (Its really improved over the last few years, theres more resonance to it, he told Billboard in 2004), but whichever period of his career you prefer, theres plenty to savour. Check out: Mama, The Kinks frontman is usually praised primarily for his songwriting; his distinctive narratives, observational skills and wry social commentaries have produced some of the most treasured songs in the history of rock and pop. Biggest miss on this list is Jimi Jamison / Survivo. Check out: The Spirit Of Radio, Ian Astbury employed a somewhat brighter timbre when he sang on The Cults earlier gothic/post-punk records, though he channelled his inner Jim Morrison when his band transitioned to a more traditional hard rock style on touchtone albums Electric and Sonic Temple in the late 80s and early 90s. Pages in this category should be moved to subcategories where applicable. Check out: Love In An Elevator, Def Leppards Joe Elliott has an extremely versatile larynx that still allows him to reach the high notes on classic tracks such as Photograph, Rock Of Ages, Bringin On The Heartbreak, and Pour Some Sugar On Me. Talent and aptitude are obviously the main ingredients, but Elliott has also been careful to preserve his voice over four decades, working with a vocal coach and doing warm-up routines which keep him in top form. Check out: I Wont Back Down, Renowned for his distinctive husky tenor and his consistently dependable vocal ability, Canadian superstar Bryan Adams has notched up over 75 million sales worldwide. Thats literally how its defined. We really wont hear his like again. Tony Williams best voice in rock n roll. If you love GREAT female rock singers, not knowing this name is a tragedy. Lets be clear about what happened, there wouldnt even have been a Bad Company at all right now for Paul Rodgers to have walked back to as a nostalgia band after he left it twice, first in 1981 to make a solo album which tanked, then again in 1983, when it had tanked and was at its lowest, and he didnt return to it for 20 years. Arguably the most contentious of inclusions in this list of the best male rock singers of all time, The Falls late frontman will no doubt polarize opinion here as his band did in life. Christopher Joseph Isaak (born June 26, 1956) [2] [3] is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist and occasional actor. [9] The album saw Isaak hone his style to sophisticated R&B. Check out: Forever Young, Hard to classify (hes technically a counter-tenor) and easy to parody, Neil Young is another iconic performer whose passionate, yet nasally vocal delivery polarises opinion. He didnt even make the list he is one of the best known voices in history. It has its critics, but its also highly singular and, such is the way Farrells unique tonality blends with the sprawling, psychedelic vibes of Janes Addiction, its hard to imagine any other vocalist providing the yin to the bands yang. He subsequently attended a local college, San Joaquin Delta Community College, before transferring to the University of the Pacific, graduating with a bachelor's degree in English and communications arts in 1981. Influential later titles Doc At The Radar Station and Ice Cream For Crow, however, found him blending elements of blues, free jazz, rock, and the avant-garde with spectacular results. Klaus Meine of Scorpions should be top 5. Hey guys you are missing one person who didnt make the list does the name John Waite sound familiar to you guys Im impressed with some of the choices Brian Johnson,Lou Reed, Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, Paul Rodgers,Prince, David Bowie, Billy Idol, Jon Bon Jovi ,Dave Grohl, Michael Hutchence, You also Scott Weiland and Jakob Dylan and His dad Bob, I also think Joe Strummer was a great choice too I was a huge fan of the Clash mind you guys Im 42 but my taste in music is rather eclectic and also we cant forget Joe Jackson and Joe Strummers cohort Mick Jones I also admire Phil Lynott Joe Elliott as well Robert Palmer and Robin Zander and Rob Thomas and Rob Halford and lets not forget Alan Parsons Steve Miller now were talking and Lou Gramm and Kelly Hansen Chris Cornell perfect choice too. Born in Staffordshire, England, Plant was introduced to American blues music at an early age. On tour, after filling arenas with 15,000-25,000 fans in sold-out shows 1985-1994, Brian Howe would deliver professional kick-butt performances while Si and Mick would gaslight him on stage. What no colin hay from men at work who wrote this list one of oz best singers and guitars of the 80s. Tyler once told Billboard his philosophy was to kick ass and leave a footprint, and his killer vocals have been doing just that for the past 50 years, with hits such as Walk This Way, Love In An Elevator, Janies Got A Gun, and Sweet Emotion chalking up all the proof anyone could ever need. Check out: Love Will Tear Us Apart, Lynyryd Skynyrds iconic original frontman is generally recalled for his baritone vocals, which were such a feature of his bands legend-enshrining tracks Freebird and Sweet Home Alabama. However, he also had a sweet and mellow mid-range and could also handle ballads such as the haunting Simple Man with real aplomb. Justin Hayward of The Moody Blues? Check out: Learning To Fly, Metallica frontman James Hetfield initially sang in a much higher register, but since the bands classic third album, Master Of Puppets, hes improved dramatically and now possesses one of the most commanding voices in heavy rock. Check out: Got To Go To Where The Love Is, He cut his teeth as an in-house songwriter for Pickwick Records, but Lou Reed created a whole new rock template with his half-spoken, half-sung New York drawl when he fronted The Velvet Underground. Youll also see comedians named Chris, like Chris Rock. No worries, catch up on all your favorite morning show antics with our Listen on Demand Podcast area. I dont put much credence in this list at all! Though not as adventurous or acrobatic as fellow-baritones Chris Cornell and Axl Rose, Kiedis remains a formidable performer on his own terms. Last Name Harms #2. Ever listen to still loving you? Incredible voice. However, if you didnt know they hailed from San Franciscos Bay Area, youd probably assume they were from the Deep South, as John Fogertys earthy vocal style suggested hed been baptised in the Mississippi delta. Check out: You Got It, Former Geordie frontman Brian Johnson faced the daunting prospect of replacing the charismatic Bon Scott when he joined AC/DC in 1980, but he quickly established himself on the bands phenomenal, multi-milling-selling Back In Black. He was the only guy Elvis was afraid of knocking him off his perch. (Check out Easy to be Hard, One). Check out: Night Moves, Renowned and equally reviled for the mournful dourness of his voice, Morrissey has nonetheless excelled as both lead singer with The Smiths and as a solo star. Like many other commenters, I wish to point out a significant omission. . If you wouldnt have wanted to listen to them a cappella, they cant be top. He could sing 90% of the name on this list under the table. Elvis Presley is #8? Chance Crawford. Actual tragic excuse of an all time list. He can shout, he can whisper and he can transform his voice so much that you would swear it was a different singer. Check out: Red Right Hand, Born Ronald Wycherley in Liverpool, Billy Fury was an English singer (and active songwriter until his death, from rheumatic fever, in 1983) who became an early rocknroll and film superstar during the original beat boom of the late 50s. Chris Ndele, 19 TikTok Star. People told me they thought it was a White Falcon, but it's not. Subcategories. There are at least 60-70 songs featuring that voice worth every ones listening. The Rolling Stones had Mick Jagger, the Doors had Jim Morrison, Led Zeppelin had Robert Plant -- these vocalists were all frontmen who commanded the crowd's attention, but their names weren't on the album covers. Storming the charts with Led Zeppelin from 1968 to 1980, Plant's distinctive tenor voice defined an era of hard rock. Meatloaf should be in the top 30. As well as being a captivating live performer, Bennington was notable for his signature raspy, intense vocal delivery and his spine-chilling, fifth-octave screams. Ozzy Osbourne is at #8 I mean the list is just a joke. Check out: Under The Bridge, Nobody dares disagree that Bob Dylan is one of the most iconic singer-songwriters of them all, but as a vocalist he arguably represents the largest jar of Marmite known to rock. Check out: Enter Sandman, Another of modern rocks most instantly recognisable voices, Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds has been widely praised for his charismatic baritone. BTW where is Rik Emmett of Triumph? Check out: The Joker, Tim Buckley died at 28, in 1975, and earned little recognition during his lifetime. Let us know in the comments below. A few of his larger parts in films were in David Lynch's Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me in 1992 and in the 1993 Bernardo Bertolucci-directed Little Buddha, in which he starred alongside Bridget Fonda and Keanu Reeves. Freddie was a huge fan of Pauls he was one of the few singers he really looked up to. . Check out: You Shook Me All Night Long, Rod Stewarts distinctively raspy voice first came to prominence when he made some awe-inspiring records with The Jeff Beck Group and Faces in the late 60s and early 70s. Check out: Wondrous Place, The kind of rock singer for whom adjectives such as passionate and soulful were invented, Steve Marriott was surely one of the memorable voices of his generation. Ive always said that when the R&R HoF inducted the Peppers it was proof that actual talent wasnt what got you in. moved over eight million copies. Too many bad singers on this list in the top. However, he was also an extremely accomplished singer, in possession of a forceful, but melodic timbre that was perfect for Creams driving blues songs and rich psychedelic rock. Rock, Pop, Blues, and more music lists, Click "Main . He is best known for his hit "Wicked Game". Jeff Buckley at #99 and Ozzy at #7? That said, omitting Brad Delp from this list is unacceptable. The possessor of a nasal baritone with a diverse pitch and a delivery capable of curdling into an aural sneer, he remains instantly recognizable, even though his larynx has matured as hes gone on to tackle albums rooted in R&B, jazz and country, as well as his trademark acidic rocknroll. In 1985, Isaak signed a contract with Warner Bros. Records and released his first album, Silvertone,[3] to critical acclaim, including from John Fogerty. A rock band has a head start if their frontman has range, power, articulation, and technical control, but to be truly iconic they also need to break boundaries, move us emotionally and possess an indefinable charisma which puts them in a class of their own. 43. George Roger Waters is a singer, songwriter, bassist, and composer from the United Kingdom. Odetta 5. christ hamlet thompson, john wetton, glenn hughes. yes, where is Layne Stanley ? 42. He even took on Freddie Mercurys mantle when he toured with Queens Brian May and Roger Taylor (as Queen + Paul Rodgers) across 2005-06, with the shows leading to 2008s The Cosmos Rocks album. First Name: Chris. Steve Rocks , but I was shocked that Steve Walse of KANSAS was not in the Top 50. But Ronny James Dio, Coverdale and Dickinson are in the 30 ies only? Chris Martin (Lead Vocalist of the Rock Band 'Coldplay') 91. [7] Although the album was a critical success, it failed to sell respectably. Roger Waters is a great songwriter but a decidedly mediocre rock singer. He also pursued a solo career throughout the mid-1970s, resulting in the posthumous I Am the Cosmos LP.. AllMusic Guide praised Bell as "one of the unsung heroes of . This category has the following 18 subcategories, out of 18 total. Check out: With Or Without You, Sometimes dubbed the Demon Of Screamin for his trademark high screams and his on-stage acrobatics, Aerosmiths Steven Tyler possesses one of rocks most durable voices, with his high tenor and four-octave range playing a major role in his band becoming one of the best-selling hard rock acts of all time. Amazing range, skill, and looks. The power, the range, the tone he mixed a little Motown, a little Everly Brothers, a little Zeppelin and created his own style. Check out: Danny Says, Billboard have suggested that Bruce Dickinson earned his nickname, The Air Raid Siren, due to the ferocious power of his singing. Probably top 10. Some of the most famous names from . Dec. 14, 2018. Check out: Love Reign Oer Me, Arguably the most revered hard rock vocalist of them all, Robert Plant is an absolute titan of his genre. I don't think they ever manufactured any of the things. This adult sitcom featured Isaak and his band playing themselves, and the episode plots were based on fictional accounts of the backstage world of Isaakthe rock star next door. Also Steve Marriot must be in the top 5 of Rock and Roll voices. Dio is not on the top 3 ? Mud Status Quo .. Mick Jagger, Van Morrison, Ben Harper. How could you not have Layne Staley on this list blows my mind. Chris Harms's age is 43. Check out: Irresistible Force, Marilyn Manson has long been hailed as one of the most notorious and controversial figures known to rock. No Burton Cummings on this list? that guy was a freak of nature.. Only 4 singers over all : Robert Plant, Ronnie James Dio, Steve Perry and Freddie Mercury and Ian Gillan also. 4. Fred Turner/BTO, Peter Rivera/Rare Earth, David Draiman/Disturbed, Jackson Browne, Problem with this list is the author is considering the fame of the artist, including instrumental ability. However, he employed it to devastating effect on a series of dramatic radio hits such as White Wedding, Rebel Yell, and Eyes Without A Face, all of which became MTV staples and yielded multi-platinum sales. The music video for the song was directed by Herb Ritts (his second collaboration with Isaak); it was shot in color and featured Isaak and French supermodel Laetitia Casta in a motel room. they should all be at the top. Great at multi-tracking his vocals and assisted by top producers such as Tony Visconti, Bolan still sounds highly alluring on his biggest hits, Get It On, Hot Love, and Children Of The Revolution. He is widely known for his breakthrough hit and signature song "Wicked Game", as well as songs such as "Blue Hotel", "Baby Did a Bad Bad Thing" and "Somebody's Crying". Nobody had the range or the lungs of little guy from NJ. The late great Bradley Delp of Boston. Of course, Im not factoring in fame, since most people thought Procol Harum was a two-hit wonder (Whiter Shade of Pale/Conquistador). [13], In 2016, Isaak did the "First Comes the Night Tour".[14]. Bon Jovi and Joe Elliott top 20, and Robin Zander and Noddy Holder not on the list. His singing voice is broadly a tenor, but he has a unique timbre and his falsetto has an eerie, androgynous quality which has been widely-praised and often imitated but never bettered. Check out: White Room, Don Van Vliet (aka Captain Beefheart) possessed a remarkable, five-octave vocal range that was so powerful that he reputedly shattered a studio mic while recording Electricity for the Magic Bands debut album, Safe As Milk. or any pro sports, wine, stereo speakers, pizza.or ANYTHING that one considers the greatest, it all comes back to one undeniable factWhen someone aks you who the GREATEST whatever is, the answer is ALWAYS. Looking for more? We are not worthy! Should be top 10. Evans is known for his superhero roles as the Marvel Comics characters Steve Rogers / Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic, Christopher Hemsworth (born 11 August 1983) is an Australian actor. "2 Guys Named Chris is a breath of fresh air. Check out: Bad Medicine, Chuck Berrys sizzling guitar playing, his dazzling live performances and his vivid lyrical skills have influenced seminal performers ranging from Keith Richards to Bruce Springsteen. Singer and guitarist who first rose to fame as a member of Philiae. U might as well do a Top 100 best guitar players and not have Jimmy Hendrix in ur Top 5. Classification: People: By occupation: Men by occupation / Singers: Male singers: By nationality: British Also: United Kingdom: People: By occupation: Men by occupation / Singers: Male singers. Just 3 missing names: After years working as a stand-up comedian and appearing in minor film, Christopher Walken (born Ronald Walken, March 31, 1943) is an American actor, dancer, director, screenwriter, and playwright who has appeared in more than 100 films and television programs, including. [18] The series premiere featured Trisha Yearwood and included their first-ever performance of "Breaking Apart", a song from Isaak's 1998 album Speak of the Devil that the two recorded as a duet for his 2009 album Mr. Lucky. I guess you need to see these singers live to fully judge them. Good not great. Where is Freddy Curci Sheriff/Alias hes in the Guiness Book of World Records for his voice!!! Often animated in his high-register delivery, Smith is extremely adept at channeling his emotions through his voice. People that like classic rock like the way I sing .. like punk rock might prefer the singer for t the clash or the sex pistolsand they think Robert Plant cant sing at all!! The group has won multiple Grammy Awards and is known for hit songs like "Paradise," "Yellow" and "Viva la Vida." In 2008, Billboard placed Stewart at No.17 on their Hot 100 All-Time Top Artists list, and hes still one of the industrys most consummate performers. they were loud, they were passionate, they were in famous bands. Wow. Check out: Ashtray Heart, Drummer and co-founder of The Band, Levon Helm shared lead singer duties with pianist Richard Manuel and bassist Rick Danko. Think we missed one of the best male rock singers of all time? 43 Year Olds. The likes of Born To Run, Born In The USA, Thunder Road, and Brilliant Disguise are barely the tip of a truly gargantuan iceberg. The drummer (Kirke) and the guitarist (Ralphs) hired Brian Howe themselves to front the band not the record company! Check out: No Erasin, Yorkshire-born David Coverdale is the possessor of a velvety baritone with a serviceably bluesy inflection which has stood him in good stead across five decades and found him helming glorious hard rock records with both Deep Purple and Whitesnake, as well as the widely-acclaimed Coverdale-Page album with Led Zeppelin legend Jimmy Page. On March 15, 1996, the album was certified Platinum by the RIAA. 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Strong, soulful and animated, Roths versatile voice has a dark, chesty tone akin to Ian Gillan and he can belt it out with the very best of them. Cancer Named Chris #40. Check out: Fool For Your Loving, Such was the level of theatricality involved in Alice Coopers original stage act that the mock executions, fake blood, dismembered dolls and live snakes all tended to overshadow his bands chops and the fact that Cooper himself was a more than half-decent singer. [5], Isaak attended Amos Alonzo Stagg High School in Stockton, graduating in 1974. Bob Dylan 4. Ask the number three guy who he wishes he could sing like. Chris Dixon, 26 YouTube Star. After years working as a stand-up comedian and appearing in minor film .more #230 of 272 The Best (Male) Actors Working Today #519 of 643 The Best Actors In Film History #18 of 122 The Best SNL Cast Members Of All Time 6 Also leave Tom Brady out of the Top 20 on ur Top 100 greatest NFL players. 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Check out: Suedehead, Formerly associated with Humble Pie and The Herd, Peter Frampton rose to superstar status in the mid-70s when his classic live album Frampton Comes Alive! If were talking voices, and I assume we are, there are, somewhere in that ridiculous list, the Good, The Great, The Gifted, and then theres Paul Rodgers. These are the best albums for Procol Harum as a full band. What ROCK have you been hiding under?! Check out: Simple Man, Though perhaps limited in technical ability, Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor delivers his bands songs with a panache and charisma thats his alone, and hes developed a creepy, nasally croon which has defined his style. Check out: Venus In Furs, Creedence Clearwater Revival notched up a seemingly endless string of hits in the late 60s and early 70s. And the man who Freddy Mercury called the best singer ever John Farnham? Janis Joplin's raw, soulful vocal style has made her one of the most legendary rock vocalists of all time. Check out: Love Me Two Times, For many music fans, Iggy Pop is the very embodiment of rocknroll. Your email address will not be published. Check out: Midnight Rider, Surviving the heartbreak of losing his friend and Nirvana bandmate Kurt Cobain, Foo Fighters leader Dave Grohl has emerged as one of modern rocks most significant frontmen over the past 25 years. His other movies include The Covenant, 12 (2010), and What to Expect When You're Expecting, which he also starred in (2012). He was a one of a kind talent that is impossible to replicate. He rose to prominence for his television roles, particularly as Andy Dwyer in the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation (20092015), for, Christopher Whitelaw Pine (born August 26, 1980) is an American actor. Chris Yates. Rodgers is not capable at a 3-octave range and baritone style of singing anything Brian Howe wrote, but those are the songs that put the band into arenas again for a decade between 1985 and 1994 and produced gold and platinum albums again, on which Brian Howe wrote more than 80% of the songs, and literally saved that band from oblivion. If you want to hear music starting from fifty years ago that has stood the test of time, I highly recommend listening to the first five albums: Procol Harum, Shine On Brightly, A Salty Dog, Home, Broken Barricades. Present-day greats such as James Hetfield and Dave Grohl are just two of his many enthusiastic fans. For the 7 guys in front of him.Elvis could sing ANY of their songs and make the songs sound great..Now tell me if Freddie Mercury could sing a blues song or a country songor Ozzy Osbourne. Hes long been highly rated by fans and contemporaries, with former Whitesnake guitarist Doug Aldrich saying, He has the biggest voice and a giant tone. Check out: Breaking The Law, Dee Dee Ramone once said of his bandmate Joey Ramone, All the other singers [in New York] were copying David Johansen [of New York Dolls] but Joey was totally unique. The late bassist wasnt wrong. Compiling a list of the best male rock singers is quite a challenge: the beauty and/or power of a great voice impacts on us all on different, highly personal levels. [citation needed]. ERIC FREAKING BURDON! It's just a white Gibson. How many celebrities named Chris can you think of? Recognized by his peers as one of the best. 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