nick_s Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I've been listening to a variety of music tonight (predominantly rock based) and it got me to thinking, who has the 'best' voice for their genre? I have to hand it to Ann Wilson, she has the perfect female rock vocal in my opinion. Powerful and full of emotion. For the male side, there is so much more choice available. I've been a long time Richie Sambora fan, and I must say his vocals are sublime. What say you? Who is your favourite vocalist for whichever genres you like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 John Lee Hooker. Janis Joplin. Howlin' Wolf. Maria Callas. Joni Mitchell. Pavarotti, of course. Mama Cass. There are hundreds more.... But if I was allowed a 'back-up-singer' from choice? JLH. Not even close. P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 In no special order otherwise, but... Ladies first: Shara Nelson Pat Benatar Chrissie Hynde Belinda Carlisle Nina Persson Gloria Estefan ... and for the Gentlemen: Ronnie James Dio Noddy Holder Steve Lukather Freddie Mercury Paul Rodgers Roger Daltrey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyMoon Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Actually I realy like Pete Townshends singing. Tom Waits Charlie Patton Freddie Mercury Alan Wilson Nina Hagen ( ya I know but if you stop and really listen to her she's very good) there are others but that's just a start..and some may not be technically great but they have a style or uniqueness I love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Well... I guess here's where I really show my age. Female: Swing: Bea Wain or Helen Forrestt Rock: None I really think of as "rock" that trip my trigger as special Country: Probably Patsy Cline - but you could make a call that she's jazz or pop, too. Met Kitty Wells, too. But Mother Maybelle always will be a super-favorite for the real old style. Opera: Waltraud Meier. If you can listen to her recordings of Liebestod without affect, regardless whether it's sung in English or not, you must be.... Urban/folk blues: Karen Dalton although her life likely was yet more sad than Billie Holiday. Bessie Smith a crossover. Ditto Ella - or call her "jazz???" Male: Cowboy/folk: Ian Tyson - although I don't think he likes me much. Did/does great country too. Chris Ledoux... George Strait, some more mostly because I liked the tunes and/or lyric done well by a given artist. Country: Probably Johnny Cash. Willie Nelson for variety of material and Waylon for good basic material. Then a batch of bluegrass folks that likely don't count. Rock: Roy Orbison although some nowadays question he was "rock." Rod Stewart... whatever. Blues: Problem here is "what variety." I'd say Leadbelly for example was a pop singer. Then Lightnin' Hopkins, BB, John Hurt, Louis Armstrong in ways but again as a crossover. John Lee Hooker, Roy Buchanan for gentleness... m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Actually I realy like Pete Townshends singing. Tom Waits Charlie Patton Freddie Mercury Alan Wilson Nina Hagen ( ya I know but if you stop and really listen to her she's very good) there are others but that's just a start..and some may not be technically great but they have a style or uniqueness I love. Yes, Nina Hagen is extraordinarily great - just didn't dare to mention her She sang lots of lyrics in German that didn't comply to the rules for airplay, but she did it truly awesome, it was real sonic art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaleb Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Female: Ann Wilson, Lita Ford, Janis Joplin, Susan Tedeschi, Doro Pesch, Wendy O' Williams, Sass Jordan Male: Ray Gillen (Badlands, Black Sabbath), Jeff Keith (Tesla), Steven Tyler, Paul Stanley, Peter Criss, Eric Carr, Tod Howarth (Frehley's Comet, 707, Cheap Trick, Ted Nugent), Derek St. Holmes, Richie Scarlet (Ace Frehley, Sebastian Bach, Mountain, solo), Robert Plant, John Corabi (Motley Crue, Union, Scream, Eric Singer Project), Steve Marriott, Peter Frampton, 3/4s of The Beatles (John, Paul, and George), Eric Martin (Mr. Big), Dave Meniketti (Y&T), Zakk Wylde, David Coverdale, Glenn Hughes, Ian Gillan, Bruce Dickinson, Rob Halford, Paul Rodgers, Bon Scott, Brian Johnson, Jesse James Dupree (Jackyl), Damon Johnson (Brother Cane, Alice Cooper, Thin Lizzy/Black Star Riders)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 ... Dave Meniketti (Y&T) Nice to see Dave make a list now and again. One of my favorites too - and a good player as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzy Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 As rock girls go, I have a soft spot for Linda Perry because her voice is dirty and raw. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InIMAyfl22U As rocker guys go...Freddie Mercury. I mean, hello! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaleb Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Nice to see Dave make a list now and again. One of my favorites too - and a good player as well... He's the ultimate double threat, as they call him. On top of that, he's a great songwriter. And what a tone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Female.... KD Lang Male...... KD Lang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 How can no one have mentioned Aretha Franklin or Stevie Wonder :) man to me those two have two of the best voices ever... For rock theres many.. Robert Plant, Freddie (as has been mentioned).. Sting has a great and unique voice... Janice Joplin too she was amazing. Karen Carpenter had a great voice too.. ohh just too many. Who else, Seal, hes got a great voice.. Ohh and Young Michael Jackson This is one of my fave performances from him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Male: John Lennon, Freddie Mercury, Brad Delp Female: Michelle Branch, Janis Joplin, Ann Wilson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARtqAgaPML8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moparguy Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 I.M.H.O. Karen Carpenter had the overall best voice, give me chills, but that was a different generation of singers. Not sure about todays female singers, for male singers, Robert plant comes to mind instantly and the guy for Queensryche has a hell of a voice. I know its old school but holy crap her voice is pure. I think Izzys voice could be in the same world as hers, she has a great voice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzy Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Female.... KD Lang Male...... KD Lang :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quapman Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Female.... KD Lang Male...... KD Lang LOL,, good one!! And I second that. She is amazing. I always knew she could belt out the tunes but I never really gave her a second thought. Until I took my wife to see her,, it was a gift of some sort. lol Holy Crap,, KD blew my frickin mind. Second to none IMO. And then out of the blue(to me) she sings "After the Goldrush" and then a few songs later she sang "Hallelujah"... I tell ya,, she had my frickin eyes welling up. So good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quapman Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 :unsure: lol,, ya beat me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Ohh and Annie Lennox ohh and Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzy Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Ohh and Annie Lennox Oh, yes! I was 4 and I knew I wanted to BE her. That voice is so SO clean and....just wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karloff Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Male : Robert PLant, John Lennon, Howlin' Wolf Female : Annie Lennox, Ann Wilson, Beth Hart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaysEpiphone Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Hard to narrow down but a few in my book are....(in no order) Queen Grand Funk Railroad The Who Led Zeppelin Deep Purple Rush The Beatles Three Dog Night Heart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Queen HRH Queen Elizabeth II ?.............. And +1 for Annie Lennox, folks. Another few ladies who have not yet been mentioned AFAIK; Alison Moyet Billie Holiday Joan Baez Norah Jones Michelle Shocked Sandy Denny Joni Mitchell Ella Fitzgerald Eddi Reader P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammin' Joe Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 There are so many great vocalists, many of them have been mentioned here already. Some of my favorites may not be considered great, I just like the way they sing. Gregg Allman James Dewar Phil Lynott Rory Gallagher Liny Wood Samantha Fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Plucking a few from the infinite well of talent... And not being able to name the nameless 'jobbing' session players who can beat so many 'pros' with their sheer professionalism... Annie Lennox Robert Plant Charlotte Church Roger Daltrey Lennon/McCartney Maria Ewing Placido Domingo Jack Bruce Eric Clapton Julie Andrews Sandy Denny Joni Mitchell Tony Bennett Elvis Costello Frank Sinatra Tom Jones Adele Doris Day Joan Baez Et many al.... V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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