This category may require frequent maintenance to avoid becoming too large. If you included Ozzy and Dickinson you have to consider Heavy Metal singers as well. Check out: Space Oddity, Jon Bon Jovi is broadly a tenor, but with a vocal range stretching between four and five octaves, giving him plenty of flexibility. The album was nominated for a Grammy for Best Rock Album, and the single "Somebody's Crying" was nominated for a Grammy for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance. Death Cab For Cuties Ben Gibbard once said there are all these little inflections and flutters [hes] really acrobatic, while Creation Records supremo Alan McGee believes that Collins songs immediately lend themselves to being sampled. How is he not on here? Chris Cotter, 15 Check out: One Step Closer, Initially influenced by mod-inclined 60s stars such as The Whos Roger Daltrey and Small Faces Steve Marriott, Paul Wellers voice has lost none of the fire or passion he displayed during The Jams heyday. Yet, while his provocative image and shocking on- (and off-) stage antics usually grab the headlines, his distinctive creepy timbre and powerfully aggressive vocal delivery which includes a propensity for truly eerie, blood-curdling screaming shouldnt be overlooked. The power, the range, the tone he mixed a little Motown, a little Everly Brothers, a little Zeppelin and created his own style. However, his sizeable canon has seen him put a singular spin on everything from the raging rocknroll of Crazy Horse to the country stylings of Harvest and the furious, politically-charged Living With War. Though also renowned as a balladeer, the robust-voiced Fury clocked up 24 hits in the 60s and was arguably the first credible British rocknroll artist to write his own songs. Born on August 9, 1970 (age 52) Born in United States of America, New York, New York City. Lennon and McArtney shouldnt really be in the top 50 of voices and neither should Elton John. No one else sounds like him. This is not about style of music but about the voice. 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. Check out: Show Me The Way, Though few rock fans would argue Rush frontman Geddy Lee is one of rocks greatest and most versatile bassists, his vocal abilities tend to polarise opinion. That name alone makes this list a joke and thats just the start. 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. This Is The Rock 92 Team Chris Kelly chriskelly@rock92.com View Bio Chris Demm chrisdemm@rock92.com View Bio Biggie biggie@rock92.com View Bio Dave Aiken dave@rock92.com View Bio Dec. 14, 2018. Michael McDonald? A huge influence on future stars The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton and Elton John, Holly famously wrote, recorded and produced his own material, and his individual vocal style was characterized by his vocal hiccups and the way he could alternate between his regular voice and falsetto stylings. Steve Perry, Ozzy, def lepprd give me a break. Then, vote up the Chrises you think aremost famous. However, while some hate the harsh, grating quality of Dylans voice, others praise it for its phrasing, and Dylans ability to imbue every syllable with meaning. Inspirational. Along with Alex Chilton, he led the power pop band Big Star through its first album #1 Record (1972). Indeed, his feral, raspy vocals more than make their presence felt on his (un)holy trinity of early 70s albums, Killer, Schools Out and Billion Dollar Babies, while Poison, from 1989s Trash, found him hitching up to the power-ballad bandwagon and relaunching his career in style. Chance Crawford. This list is not even correct. Christopher Isaak (born June 26, 1956) is an American rock musician and occasional actor. Last Name Harms #2. As with basketball (Jordan vs James). Youll also see comedians named Chris, like Chris Rock. However, the Missouri-born trailblazers clear enunciation and gutsy vocal style were also instantly recognisable and an indelible part of a remarkable package. Too many bad singers on this list in the top. Sadly, she passed away in 1970 at age 27. [5], Isaak attended Amos Alonzo Stagg High School in Stockton, graduating in 1974. Where is Jimmy Barnes? Check out: The Weight, The distinctive baritone of Generation X frontman turned 80s solo star Billy Idol owed a debt of gratitude to both Jim Morrison and David Bowie. My vocal range has improved by actually just going down in register, he told US radio station WSFL in 2018. Go back if youre Tempted. Chris Rock, 58 Comedian. I never get bored of singing it. Their vocals are flawless even on live performances. Rebellious and iconoclastic, hes often painted as The Beatles outspoken cynic, the guy whose angst and bitters provided the antidote to Paul McCartneys fluffier love songs. Layne Staley ALICE IN CHAINS. 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. Robin Zander can sing everything from sweet, high pitched vocals like the flame, to punk screaming in Auf weidersehen. Stand-outs include numerous evergreen hits such as Summer Of 69, Run To You, US chart-topper Heaven and, of course, 1991s legendary power ballad (Everything I Do) I Do It For You, which topped the UK charts for no less than 16 weeks. 1) Justin Hayward of the Moody Blues. Legendary singer, songwriter and lead vocalist of the British rock band, Queen, Frederick Bulsara adopted the name Freddie Mercury which aptly suits his on-stage vibrant and exuberant persona. Storming the charts with Led Zeppelin from 1968 to 1980, Plant's distinctive tenor voice defined an era of hard rock. 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. Last Name: Cuomo. First Name: Chris. Burton Cummings should easily be in the top five (second only to Freddie, in my humble opinion). come on,proper list but where the fuck is geoff tate ? January 22 Singer #29. 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Lists about and ranking the best, worst, most interesting, and most surprising names of real people, normal and famous. . They strung up this one prototype, scratched their heads, and said, 'Huh. List is ill-research , lame and disappointing. Chris Harms Is A Member Of . Chris Harms's age is 43. I mean I dont know but you know just admire other singers no matter how good you are, and just call a truce and say hey lot of great singers out there nobodys the best. Dio is not on the top 3 ? Check out: Thatll Be The Day, Controversy has always followed Jerry Lee Lewis, so much so that everything from his manic piano-playing to his legendary hell-raising has often obscured the fact that the self-styled Killer is a rock singer of range, nuance, and distinction. If you love GREAT female rock singers, not knowing this name is a tragedy. More recently, though, its gained a subtlety and grace which have helped him tackle material ranging from the hypnotic Sunflower to the acoustic Friday Street and the soul-jazz flavored Its Written In The Stars as hes risen to the challenges of his eclectic, multi-decade solo career. Hes since stretched beyond the Dolls anarchic proto-punk, attracting widespread acceptance for his jazz-related recordings as Buster Poindexter during the 80s, and fashioning two highly credible, Americana-flecked albums with The Harry Smiths in the early 00s. Rock and roll musician who is best recognized for having assumed vocal and guitar duties for the band Like a Storm. 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. [6] Check out: All Apologies (from MTV Unplugged), One of rocknrolls founding fathers, Roy Orbison had a one-of-a-kind voice with a three-octave range and what one writer referred to as a glass-shattering falsetto. Pages in this category should be moved to subcategories where applicable. I dont put much credence in this list at all! Looking for more? Freddie was a huge fan of Pauls he was one of the few singers he really looked up to. Famous for his stamina, his belting style and mind-boggling vocal gymnastics, his estimable body of work with Led Zeppelin found him excelling across everything from volcanic rockers (Immigrant Song, Black Dog, Whole Lotta Love) to imperious blues (Since Ive Been Loving You, You Shook Me) and tender balladry (Thank You). 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. 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. To make a top list, they should be more than a one-trick pony. In a 2008 interview with Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, he said, Im an alto tenor and I can sing certain high notes, but I could never sing falsetto, so I go and hit them high! Also Steve Marriot must be in the top 5 of Rock and Roll voices. Incredible artistry. 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. Reeds deadpan delivery remained the ideal vehicle for later career classics New York and Magic And Loss, but it divided critics right up to his death, in October 2013. 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. Aquarius Named Chris #39. Over 50 years. what a joke. Check out: Bohemian Rhapsody. How many celebrities named Chris can you think of? Check out: Next, Though perhaps limited in terms of technical ability, The Cures Robert Smith nonetheless has one of the most distinctive singers in rock. Period, the end. Give me a break. 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