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Lemmy & Ozzy too. Cancer Named Chris #40. 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. And where in Gods name is Corey Taylor ?!? Most Popular #117670. The fact that neither Klaus Meine of the Scorpions nor Brian Howe was on the list is disgraceful. Both he and Jennifer Weist are popular German rock singers. Marc. what about miljenko matijevic from the rock band steelheart? Male. What the hell kinda list is this? Pete Townshend once told Rolling Stone that his colleague had come on in leaps and bounds circa 1969s legendary Tommy (Roger then realised that he had a full range of sensibilities that he could tap into as a singer), and from there on, masterful albums such as Whos Next, Quadrophenia and The Who By Numbers demonstrated that Daltrey had grown into a powerhouse frontman who helped define what swaggering rock gods looked and sounded like. This is not about style of music but about the voice. 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. A high tenor, Harrison often sang high harmonies on Beatles songs, but he could also sing in a lower register when required. Tony Williams best voice in rock n roll. How is Rod Evans of Deep Purple and Captain Beyond not on this list? Hes made telling contributions to Styxs catalogue, with Renegade or the timeless Blue Collar Man (Long Nights) worthy of inclusion in any list of the best male rock singers. (1996), A Dirty Shame (2004), and The Informers (2008). because I am a vocalist and have recorded an album in New York. Check out: Thunder, David Johansens gravelly, attitude-soaked baritone was one of the most instantly recognisable components in New York Dolls DNA. Perfecting his snarl and swagger, Astburys ability to inject just the right amount of power and grit to his vocal delivery has served him well ever since even allowing him to replace his hero when The Doors briefly reformed in the early 00s. The Bon Jovi frontman also has a distinct, slightly nasally quality to his delivery which allows him to conquer material as diverse as the Americana-tinged Blaze Of Glory and melting ballads (Ill Be There For You) as well as evergreen, arena-sized anthems such as You Give Love A Bad Name, Bad Medicine, and the ubiquitous Livin On A Prayer, which turned his band into superstars. Whenever I see or hear someone making a Greatest of All Time List, I always smile. Confirmed fan John Lydon says that Sweet Surrender (from 1972s Greetings From LA) takes me to great places. People told me they thought it was a White Falcon, but it's not. 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. Right on, Arto. A waste of my time my bad. 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. Mike Patton (Faith no More) is your one big miss. He later became best known as the frontman of the band Lord of the Lost, a project . . Brightside, telling Spin magazine in 2013, Its stood the test of time and Im proud of it. Bon Jovi and Joe Elliott top 20, and Robin Zander and Noddy Holder not on the list. His expression? 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. Born in Hamburg, Germany #44. Check out: While My Guitar Gently Weeps, Janes Addiction and Porno For Pyros frontman Perry Farrell has a very distinct, bright and rather raspy tenor voice with a nasal quality. Born in Staffordshire, England, Plant was introduced to American blues music at an early age. Go back if youre Tempted. 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. Glaring ommission! 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. [9] The album saw Isaak hone his style to sophisticated R&B. Good not great. [11] It also reached No. Required fields are marked *. 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. 44. Aquarius Named Chris #39. In addition to being a highly prolific songwriter, Ferry is also widely renowned as an interpreter of other peoples songs, including the Great American Songbook standards he recorded for 1973s These Foolish Things and the selection of Bob Dylan songs he made his own on 2007s Dylanesque. Yet again, however, thats only half the story. 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. Never miss a moment of the Triad's leading class rock radio station! Perry should be higher. Chesnut spread the word to other radio stations and the single became a national top 10 hit in February 1991, peaking at number 6. 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. 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. Chris Andrews (Chris Ravel and the Ravers) [14] Adam Ant ( Adam and the Ants) Seth Siro Anton ( Septicflesh) Tom Araya ( Slayer) [15] Billie Joe Armstrong ( Green Day) [16] Tim Armstrong ( Rancid) [17] Richard Ashcroft ( The Verve) Ian Astbury ( The Cult, [18] Southern Death Cult, [18] Death Cult, [18] Holy Barbarians, The Wondergirls) However, she experienced even greater success as a solo artist. Tracks such as Fearless, Learning To Fly, and Dark Sides Breathe are great examples of Gilmours gentle, feathery delivery. He sang every genre of musichad a crazily strong voice and had a lot of vocal versatilityhe could sing anything.and he is #8 LOL just a joke. He had a very decent vocal range, with a bright, ringing quality that remains highly distinctive. We couldn't be happier about the ratings and revenue success that the show has brought to WKRR-FM," said Dick Broadcasting COO Dick Harlow. Though instantly recognisable on his own terms, Curtis was also influenced by his hero, Iggy Pop, and even borrowed a Frank Sinatra hits collection from Factory Records boss Tony Wilson before recording Joy Divisions classic hit Love Will Tear Us Apart. That name alone makes this list a joke and thats just the start. the one that YOU YOURSELF like the best. If you love GREAT female rock singers, not knowing this name is a tragedy. Also in 2007, Isaak opened for Stevie Nicks on the first leg of her Crystal Visions Tour. Think we missed one of the best male rock singers of all time? 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. After the departure of composer "Syd Barrett" in 1968, Roger became the band's lyricist, co-lead vocalist, and conceptual leader, in addition to being the bassist. He sang in a high pitch on the bands landmark 70s releases such as Caress Of Steel and A Farewell To Kings, but discovered a deeper register that he used to charismatic effect on Rushs string of early 80s classics such as Permanent Waves and Moving Pictures. Elsewhere, tour de forces such as Babe Im Gonna Leave You, In My Time Of Dying, and Achilles Last Stand forced him to pull out all the stops and more, but he was always equal to the job. Roy Orbison at #39???? If were missing your favorite famous singers named Chris, or any celebrity Chris - feel free to add them below. Ive always said that when the R&R HoF inducted the Peppers it was proof that actual talent wasnt what got you in. Isaak ceased working with Jacobsen on his 2002 album Always Got Tonight. You forgot one of the top male vocalist of the world, words straight from Casey Kasem himself. In short, Princes was one of the most emotive voices in music and he had one hell of a scream to prove it. Little Richard at only 53. is a joke. The sales figures alone (over 100 million and counting) are impressive, but Collins plaintive voice has attracted fans of all persuasions. Check out: Spoonman, During U2s early days, Bono got by through a combination of youth, energy and chutzpah, but he learnt his craft quickly and by the time his band recorded their landmark albums The Unforgettable Fire and The Joshua Tree, he was laying down vocals dripping with poignancy and emotion on songs such as Pride (In The Name Of Love), With Or Without You, and I Still Havent Found What Im Looking For. During the 90s, he added some falsetto to his armoury, but the sweeping, arena-sized anthems that made U2s name (One, Beautiful Day, Sometimes You Cant Make It On Your Own) will always be his forte. On March 15, 1996, the album was certified Platinum by the RIAA. 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. Despite his initial reluctance, however, he soon found he had a distinguished voice, and he can still put his inimitable stamp on everything from gritty rockers to sultry blues and tender ballads. Rock Singer. Last Name Harms #2. In 1995, Isaak split with longtime guitarist James Calvin Wilsey. You had to be a legend, not necessarily great. 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. Also Brent Smith from Shinedown isnt on it either. 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. Literally Just 40 Celebrities Named Chris. Bob Dylan 4. This list is pitiful Ozzy and the like Really. Sadly, she passed away in 1970 at age 27. Give it to Isaak. Sexuality: N/A. 1) Justin Hayward of the Moody Blues. but they never were great singers. [6] 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. And some of them really didnt sound all that good. Because Solomon Burke never had a big crossover hit, "the King . Well, a lot of great names on the list, but I think some of them are here because of their overall opus, not vocal. If Ronnie James Dio is not in the top 3 this list is utter garbage. 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. Others in lowers category. Certainly, stage presence and the ability to whip the largest of gatherings into a frenzy are key ingredients, but theres more to the best male rock singers than that. I was not always a fan of Foreigners music or style, but Gramm must be counted along with Steve Perry, Paul Rodgers and Steve Marriott as that classic rock-vocalist combination of perfect pitch over a ridiculous range coupled with just enough gravel & edge to not sound like a choirboy who hasnt lived what hes singing. Without Geoff Tate, Myles Kennedy or Klaus Meine, this aint it! 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. Ask the number three guy who he wishes he could sing like. The late great Bradley Delp of Boston. 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. Newly added names are in Red. Eric Burdon? what a joke. First Name: Chris. His songs generally focus on the themes of love, loss and heartbreak. 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. Ever listen to still loving you? 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. As a front man Perry should be in the top 10 no doubt. Sorry, I was looking for a BEST SINGERS list. I was quite humbled by the fact a lot of jazz people were giving me kudos around that time, Lydon told Record Collector in 2016. 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. Check out: Brilliant Disguise, Sartorially elegant and blessed with a seductive croon to match, former Roxy Music frontman turned solo star Bryan Ferry has been one of the most stylish men in pop for over four decades. This was immediately an impossible task, so no hate from me. Check out: Losing My Religion. Peter, Paul and Mary 6. . [3] In an interview with Mark Needham, an engineer who worked with Isaak on "Wicked Game", Needham claimed that it took several years to put the track together. Coverdale above Gillan, Roger Waters above David Gilmour really? Johnny Carroll Johnny Cash Crazy Cavan and the Rhythm Rockers Sanford Clark Joe Clay Eddie Cochran The Collins Kids Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen [8] [9] [10] Creedence Clearwater Revival [11] [12] [13] [14] Crash Craddock Mac Curtis Sonny Curtis The Chop Tops Cigar Store Indians D [ edit] Ronnie Dawson [7] : 270 How can.oh forget it. [8] The name was taken from the band he formed after graduating college; a reference to the Silvertone guitar brand popularized during the 1950s. "2 Guys Named Chris is a breath of fresh air. I cant believe Danny Elfman isnt ANYWHERE in the list! [7] The artwork for Chris Isaak was photographed by fashion photographer Bruce Weber. Burton Cummings should easily be in the top five (second only to Freddie, in my humble opinion). Tom Jones is not even on the list?! 5 Perhaps John Lennon put it best when he suggested, If you tried to give rocknroll another name, you might call it Chuck Berry. This category has the following 18 subcategories, out of 18 total. Check out: The Passenger (with Josh Homme, live at Londons Royal Albert Hall), Though pop stars really dont get more iconic than David Bowie, the self-styled Thin White Duke wasnt a natural-born vocalist, with his school teachers rating his voice as simply adequate. THE vocal talent extraordinaire bar-none!! Check out: The Beautiful Ones, Though for years Pink Floyds second-fiddle vocalist, behind Syd Barrett and then Dave Gilmour, many would argue Roger Waters was always the bands driving force. [9] Two tracks from the album, "Gone Ridin'" and "Livin' for Your Lover", featured in David Lynch's 1986 film Blue Velvet. It was the combination of his melancholic baritone and graceful songwriting style that truly set Orbison apart, however, and its power led Elvis Presley to refer to the influential, Texan-born musician as the greatest singer in the world.. [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. Chris Harms Is A Member Of . [7] After graduating from college, Isaak put together his first band, Silvertone. The fact that Brian could sing all of Rodgers songs from the 70s because he wanted to make the fans happy and it was his job, and then could scale up 5 octaves to his own high tenor range to sing the songs he wrote off the platinum album Holy Water (which went Platinum almost overnight btw, 1990) is a testament to Howe as a musician. Alice in Chains Layne Staley should have been #1. I agree with many that are being mentioned as omitted, primarily Layne Staley, but also Myles Kennedy! "Wicked Game" featured as the backing music in the 2001 TV advertisement for the Jaguar X-Type in the UK. They repaid him by wiping him from rock n roll history, slandering him in the press and in interviews as if he were still a threat to Rodgers. Check out: Do The Strand, Though Thin Lizzy were primarily a rip-roaring hard rock outfit, frontman Phil Lynott frequently displayed his more sensitive side, copping plaudits for his insightful, poetic lyrics and his natural charisma. Discover the best female rock singers of all time. Dec. 14, 2018. Fair enough. Freddie was a huge fan of Pauls he was one of the few singers he really looked up to. Check out: Waterloo Sunset, Singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Jon Anderson co-founded prog-rock monoliths Yes with Chris Squire in 1968 and is regarded as one of rocks greatest singers. Some of the most famous names from . Rock and roll musician who is best recognized for having assumed vocal and guitar duties for the band Like a Storm. However, he proved himself an able replacement as Floyd followed a more prog-oriented direction, cutting classic albums including Meddle, Dark Side Of The Moon and Wish You Were Here in the early-to-mid-70s. Also, with 100 places to fill and so many little known names, surely one should have included (Southside) Johnny Lyons. 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