tongue-tied Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 we're excluding those with vocal cords made of gold, OTM. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Basil II Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Roy Orbison Roger McGuinn Jim Morrison Jeff Tweedy Steve Winwood Bon Scott Dee Dee Ramone Quote Link to post Share on other sites
myboyblue Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 I enjoy: Paul WesterbergMichael StipeJeffrey TweedyElvis CostelloRod Stewart - when he was good Underrated/little known:Anders Parker - check him out live...he'll blow you away Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kathyp Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 On voice alone (which leaves out a lot of my favorites): John DoeFreddy MercuryMark KozelekJoey Ramone (who has a greater range than you'd think)Brian Ferryas much as I'm loath to admit it, Robert Plant (Sorry Zep fans, I'm not one of you. He does have a set of pipes, though.)Lisa Kekaula (Bell Rays) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted February 14, 2007 Author Share Posted February 14, 2007 Well, then I guess Pavarotti qualifies. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrRain422 Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 John Doe I came to this board specifically to post his name, figuring that no one else probably had yet. Nice choice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
markosis Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 #1 should be Richard Manuel. tied with Rick Danko and Levon Helm. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fortuneinmyhead Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 robin zander ..very versatile voice for pop and rock classic 'rock' singers in my bookpaul westerbergiggy popjim morrisonrobert plantrod stewarti'd even say mick jagger - i don't really think he's an all around great vocalist, but know where to emphasize stuff in the right place .. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aricandover Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Mike Patton Quote Link to post Share on other sites
quarter23cd Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Kind of a scattershot list of people I didn't see getting much love yet. I don't necessarily go for "technical" singers, I guess, but I just love these voices: Van MorrisonMark SandmanGregg AllmanBob MarleyJohn Fogerty ...and if we're going for "ugly can be beautiful", I'll add:Tom WaitsTim Armstrong Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Smith Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 GG AllinStiv BatorsJohn LydonBon Scott Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 GG AllinAllin's "Punk" b.s. or his "Country" b.s.? This is the first time I've heard anybody mentioning Allin as a favorite Rock singer, but to each his own. I guess I just don't really think of his vocals when I think of the "contributions" he's made. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusetc84 Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Some of my favorite rock singers (Alphabetially) BonoDavid BowieJeff BuckleyKurt CobainBob DylanP J HarveyMick JaggerJohn LennonPaul McCartneyFreddie MercuryVan MorrisonThom Yorke Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 John Doe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kathyp Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 On voice alone (which leaves out a lot of my favorites): John DoeFreddy MercuryMark KozelekJoey Ramone (who has a greater range than you'd think)Brian Ferryas much as I'm loath to admit it, Robert Plant (Sorry Zep fans, I'm not one of you. He does have a set of pipes, though.)Lisa Kekaula (Bell Rays) I forgot a big one: Paul Weller. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 BUT HE IS A GOLDEN GOD! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
suites Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Not that either are my favorites but: Paul Rogersvan Morrision Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 #1 should be Richard Manuel. Before the junk and the scotch took his voice, Manuel was transcendent. A couple more to the list here. A singer who has all kinds of chops: Paul Rodgers Imagine the first time you heard him: Van Morrison Not that either are my favorites but: Paul Rogersvan Morrision Heh...great minds think alike...posted mine before I saw yours...ergo the edit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Smith Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Allin's "Punk" b.s. or his "Country" b.s.? This is the first time I've heard anybody mentioning Allin as a favorite Rock singer, but to each his own. I guess I just don't really think of his vocals when I think of the "contributions" he's made. It's a joke. I have no favorites. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dreamin' Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Neil YoungBob DylanRichard ManuelLeonard Cohen (especially the deep, spooky/sexy voice)Jeff Tweedy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
danelectro Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Paul RogersNick LoweJimi HendrixIan GillianOzzyDioNick DrakeGrace SlickRobert PlantRod StewartBrad Delp-in the studio anyway Gram Parsons Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mchchef1 Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Chris Cornell Badmotorfinger era Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peqger Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 I have to add two worthy singers:Ronnie Van ZantAlex Chilton Not my absolute favorites, but close enough. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uncle wilco Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 freddie mercury - best overall singer everrob halford - best metal singerpaul rodgers - best pure rock singerglen phillips - my favorite singer of the last decade to kick back and chill out to. maynard james keenan - my favorite singer of the last decade to break stuff to. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Dark Horse Pick - - - - - Robert Bradley of Robert Bradley's Blackwater Surprise Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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