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. A guy that could sing country, rock, blues, and R&B and make is sound like they all were his specialities and he is #8? Its a shame that the best of all times Ian McCullough is not there. Last Name Harms #2. They were really living into the bands name, eh? How can.oh forget it. Incredible artistry. Think we missed one of the best male rock singers of all time? As any number of biographies have revealed, Morrison had a penchant for personal excess which started to take its toll on his voice but his rich, distinctive baritone nonetheless held up well throughout The Doors six-year career. Let the readers that actually understand what the word legendary means post. January 22 Singer #29. Could have fronted any style of rock. In April 2010, Isaak was the special guest during Conan O'Brien's The Legally Prohibited from Being Funny on Television Tour performance at the Nob Hill Masonic Center in San Francisco, California. Male. George Roger Waters is a singer, songwriter, bassist, and composer from the United Kingdom. . However, Bowie honed his skills and achieved mastery over his voice, which was generally dubbed a baritone but actually had fantastic range and rather like The Kinks Ray Davies contained a unique Englishness. My girlfriend said it best to me. There are people on this list where the good songs they sang peter out at six or seven. By the time his band were ready for arenas, in the late 80s, Stipe had proved he was one of rocks most singular singers something he would confirm time and again on the bands biggest hits such as Losing My Religion, Man On The Moon, and Everybody Hurts. All the tones he can achieve? . Aquarius Named Chris #39. Check out: Great Balls Of Fire, David Gilmour had the unenviable task of stepping into the shoes of the mercurial Syd Barrett when he joined Pink Floyd. Same old, same old names, one singer who Never gets a mention or indeed any air play and is also an amazing song writer is the Great Frankie Miller Before the cruel blow that stopped him from singing, he really was one of the finest vocalists around. STEVE PERRY SHOULD BE ON MOUNT RUSHMORE !!! Reynolds was initially insecure about his voice, and even underwent surgery to remove a polyp on his vocal chords while his bands early classic Its Time climbed the Billboard chart. 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. Chris Yates. He was class president all three years, culminating with his election as student body president in his senior year, along with being the 1974 graduating class valedictorian and head of the all-male cheer squad. [7] After graduating from college, Isaak put together his first band, Silvertone. Lamar Morris (British singer) Chris Mosdell; Marcus Mumford; N. Thats literally how its defined. they should all be at the top. Ronnie James Dio and David Coverdale had much better voices than the likes of Ozzy and Mick Jagger. In short, Princes was one of the most emotive voices in music and he had one hell of a scream to prove it. i understand Freddy mercury, but Lyanne Staley Eddie Vedder Chris Cornell, Steve perry. Robin Zander can sing everything from sweet, high pitched vocals like the flame, to punk screaming in Auf weidersehen. Ever listen to still loving you? 5 However, McCartney was also the primary architect of hard-rocking tunes of the caliber of I Saw Her Standing There, Get Back, and Back In The USSR, while his legendary White Album screamer, Helter Skelter, is often cited with inventing the heavy metal genre. His key release was arguably 1960s Top 20 album The Sound Of Fury, consisting almost entirely of self-penned material. [citation needed]. Promising from the get-go, he established himself as a singer of note with the Listen Like Thieves and Kick albums, and his passionate performances on hit records such as Need You Tonight, Never Tear Us Apart, and Mystify remain among the best in 80s pop. Mike Patton (Faith no More) is your one big miss. What are you smoking there? I defy anyone to come up with a better voice for rock than Burton Cummings of The Guess Who. So let us hear your voice if you think weve missed someone. Have you listened to him?? He can sing any genre and make it his own. 8. Brian also made Bad Company more money than they had ever made in Rodgers time because when Paul left in 1983 for the 2nd time, they couldnt sell concerts anymore. And no Michael McDonald? Also in 2007, Isaak opened for Stevie Nicks on the first leg of her Crystal Visions Tour. [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. Take a listen from 1967 all the way to today. . Indeed, his legend was already enshrined after he crawled from the wreckage of The Stooges with three seminal albums under his belt. To try and pretend 1984-1994 never happened is sick enough, but to disrespect a musician who saved the band youre making money from is depravity. 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. 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. What the hell kinda list is this? Bands like Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, and Guns N' Roses dominated the airwaves, while others like Metallica and Megadeth were changing the face of heavy metal. Though perhaps something of an acquired taste, his voice is undeniably distinctive, though its a commonly held misconception that Anderson sings falsetto, as his normal singing voice is naturally above the tenor range. This most English of songwriters, however, also possesses a heartfelt and instantly recognisable voice, with its distinctive melancholic twist a feature of classic hits such as Tired Of Waiting For You, Sunny Afternoon, and the glorious Waterloo Sunset. On March 15, 1996, the album was certified Platinum by the RIAA. 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. He could sing 90% of the name on this list under the table. Though widely praised for his songwriting skills and lyrical dexterity, Elvis Costello also quickly emerged as one of punk rocks most original singers. Nobody had the range or the lungs of little guy from NJ. Singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Jon Anderson co-founded prog-rock monoliths Yes with Chris Squire in 1968 and is regarded as one of rock's greatest singers. Check out: Free Range, Jeff Buckleys accidental death, at the age of 30, curtailed what should have been a brilliant career. 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. Greatest Folk Music Artists 1. The late great Bradley Delp of Boston. This was immediately an impossible task, so no hate from me. 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. 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: 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. Check out: The Gunners Dream, Rather like Hendrix or Elvis Costello, late grunge icon Kurt Cobain always cops the plaudits for his songwriting skills and his guitar playing, but hes rarely afforded his due as a vocalist, even though his raw, raspy delivery inspired a generation with songs such as Smells Like Teen Spirit, Lithium, and Heart-Shaped Box. Its perhaps best represented on Nirvanas widely-acclaimed MTV Unplugged, wherein he pours his heart and soul into stripped-down versions of the bands key tracks and a series of inspired covers. "Baby Did a Bad Bad Thing" was featured in Stanley Kubrick's final film, Eyes Wide Shut, in 1999. Check out: White Wedding, Like his heartland rock rival Bruce Springsteen, Bob Seger wrote impassioned, blue-collar anthems with an across-the-board appeal which he delivered with a raspy voice and a gutsy urgency. i finally read some of the other comments, for sure, we have to realise tht theres too many hot singers in the rok n roll world, some others are missing.T.Jones, Zander, Delp, M.Thomas, L.Gramm, T.Johnston.ect.there are too many obscur names here, to include otheres it had to be a 200 list. He has such stage presence and magic about him. 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. A decade of big hair and even bigger egos, the 1980s was the heyday of rock. Its a gas, gas, gas. Often animated in his high-register delivery, Smith is extremely adept at channeling his emotions through his voice. You only have to listen to Epic, Easy back to back and he has to be in. These are the best albums for Procol Harum as a full band. Check out: Biko, The primary singer with blues-streaked Southern rock colossi The Allman Brothers, Gregg Allman had a voice way beyond his years, crackling with emotional wisdom. 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. I really, really loved his voice what an amazing singer! Exactly. Dio is not on the top 3 ? [8] The name was taken from the band he formed after graduating college; a reference to the Silvertone guitar brand popularized during the 1950s. Joining AC/DC after a spell fronting Aussie prog-rock outfit Fraternity, Scotts roguish charisma and belting vocal delivery was one of the wow factors of the bands seminal run of albums during the late 70s, the last of which 1979s Mutt Lange-produced Highway To Hell elevated them to rocks big league. A high tenor, Harrison often sang high harmonies on Beatles songs, but he could also sing in a lower register when required. Inspirational. 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. Sadly, she passed away in 1970 at age 27. There were many WTF moments indeed when going through the list. Im sorry I even dignified it by responding. Check out: Antichrist Superstar, Van Morrisons chameleonic career has seen him tackle everything from Thems earthy R&B to the dreamy abstractions of the much-vaunted Astral Weeks. 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: (Everything I Do) I Do It For You, Iconic, eccentric and manically energetic, vocalist Diamond David Lee Roth was one of Van Halens defining components, along with Eddie Van Halens guitar wizardry, and he became a nuanced and powerful vocal technician in his own right during his subsequent solo career. The group has won multiple Grammy Awards and is known for hit songs like "Paradise," "Yellow" and "Viva la Vida." Layne Staley ALICE IN CHAINS. Last Name Harms #2. Check out: Never Tear Us Apart, Elton John originally sang in a much higher range at the time of his million-selling breakthrough album, 1973s Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, though he explored a much deeper range after he worked with R&B producer Thom Bell in 1977, and his timbre again naturally deepened after he had vocal surgery in Australia prior to 1988s Reg Strikes Back. 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. etc. Check out: Lovesong, Rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter Steve Miller initially immersed himself in Chicagos legendary blues scene, where he jammed with greats like Muddy Waters and Buddy Guy. Go play Undun, listen carefully, then come back and try again. Check out: Maggie May, Unlike some of the best male rock singers, INXS Michael Hutchence was lauded primarily as an electrifying live performer, but he possessed a robust baritone with plenty of range. About. Um, we seem to be missing Mickey Thomas and Klaus Meine from the list. Confirmed fan John Lydon says that Sweet Surrender (from 1972s Greetings From LA) takes me to great places. American journalist. HAHAHAHA Its just laughable. Actual tragic excuse of an all time list. Bon Jovi and Joe Elliott top 20, and Robin Zander and Noddy Holder not on the list. 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. 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 . 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. Christopher Branford Bell (January 12, 1951 - December 27, 1978) was an American musician, guitarist, singer, and songwriter. etc. he is not on that list at all?? December 16 . If Steve Perry is not in ur Top 5, ur list holds no weight in my book. 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. 80s Male Rock Singers. With help from evergreen classics such as Ramblin Gamblin Man, Night Moves, and Turn The Page, the Detroit-born rock singer-songwriter has moved over 75 million records. When you consider hes put his inimitable stamp on styles as diverse as country (Nashville Skyline), gospel (Slow Train Coming), blues (Time Out Of Mind) and the heartbroken balladry of Blood On The Tracks, its hard to disagree. Both he and Jennifer Weist are popular German rock singers. You could discuss the science all day, but suffice it to say, Roses remarkable range marks him out as one of rocks most formidable vocalists, with his dynamic performances on songs ranging from anthemic rockers (Sweet Child O Mine, Welcome To The Jungle) to power ballads (Dont Cry, November Rain) having long since marked him out as one of the greats. As with basketball (Jordan vs James). Greats like Robert Plant, David Bowie, Steve Perry and Neil Young come to mind, as do icons like Bono, Mick Jagger and Bruce Springsteen. About. The list is not headed as best frontman or singer/songwriter? 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. Check out: Black (from MTV Unplugged), Vocal coaches could no doubt ridicule The Clashs iconic frontman Joe Strummer for his lack of technical ability, his poor phrasing and the barely-controlled anger in his delivery. With a career spanning four decades, Isaak has released a total of 13 studio albums, toured, and received numerous award nominations. Chris LeDoux; Black Male Singers of the 80s. His distinctive, Celtic-tinged vocal delivery was also versatile enough to master material ranging from expansive ballads (Still In Love With You), to crunching rockers (Jailbreak), tender pop songs (Sarah) and even the timeless Dancing In The Moonlight, on which Lynott paid affectionate homage to Van Morrisons blue-eyed soul. He is known for his reverb-laden rockabilly revivalist style and wide vocal range. 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. 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. I can only hope you forgot about him. Christopher Joseph Isaak (born June 26, 1956)[2][3] is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist and occasional actor. Bob Dylan 4. There are at least 60-70 songs featuring that voice worth every ones listening. You had to be a legend, not necessarily great. "2 Guys Named Chris is a breath of fresh air. Of those that I have seen live Noddy Holder has the ultimate rock n roll voice without a doubt. From March 2001 to March 2004, Isaak starred in his own television show, The Chris Isaak Show. Stupid list. Best of the Purple singers, especially live and his vocals on Captain Beyond was an additional instrument. 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. Born in Hamburg, Germany #44. Mick Jagger and McCartney rated that high? Over 50 years. Like many other commenters, I wish to point out a significant omission. 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. Right on, Arto. I agree with many that are being mentioned as omitted, primarily Layne Staley, but also Myles Kennedy! Check out: Helter Skelter, Like his former bandmate, John Lennon was similarly chameleonic as a singer. 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. 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. On The CW's teen drama series Gossip Girl, he played Nate Archibald. Go see how Lennon and McCartney sounded LIVE and then come back and tell me they were better than Elvis on a stage..What a joke.another list where the author needs to be too cool for the room to please others instead of actually sitting down, watching concerts and seeing who could and couldnt sing. His violent lyricism and intensely theatrical stage performances with The Birthday Party first set him apart, and hes since morphed into one of rocks most consummate performers. Rock and roll musician who is best recognized for having assumed vocal and guitar duties for the band Like a Storm. Check out: November Rain, Renowned for his raspy, yet soulful vocal style, former Free and Bad Company frontman Paul Rodgers may not enjoy the iconic status of some of the hallowed names here, but hes highly regarded by the best in the business. Singer and guitarist who first rose to fame as a member of Philiae. Initially running concurrently, his solo career began with 1969s An Old Raincoat Wont Ever Let You Down, though 1971s Every Picture Tells A Story featuring signature hit Maggie May made him a household name. When you see Ozzy Osbourne is at #8 Your realize the list is just a joke. Uh what he meant was Steve Perry SHOULD HAVE BEEN IN THE TOP THREE YOU MORON. Check out: NIB (from The End Live), Broadly, Paul McCartney tends to be remembered for the gentler, more nostalgic songs he wrote, both for The Beatles and as a solo artist. Check out: Whatcha Gonna Do About It, Though not technically gifted as a rock singer, T.Rex frontman Marc Bolan made up for it with a winning mixture of confidence and self-belief, which delivered him to superstardom when the Electric Warrior album took him to No.1 in the UK late in 1971 and ushered in a period of Beatlemania-like T.Rextasy. March 12, 2019 at 8:10 pm Heart was not behind any rock anthems in the 60s. steely dan deserves some love on this list. Its only improved with maturity, with his much-acclaimed 2016 Josh Homme collaboration, Post Pop Depression, rewarding him with the first Billboard Top 20 success of his long and winding career. I had trouble explaining that, Fogerty once told Rolling Stone. Mick Jagger, Van Morrison, Ben Harper. Okay, I just looked at the title again legendary. Its crazy how high he can sing. Newly added names are in Red. I feel like this list is more focused on great musicians, not so much vocalists. Christopher Julius Rock (born February 7, 1965) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, producer, and film director. He could front any of the bands that populate this list and top many of their lead singers. 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. A four-octave vocal range musician, Mercury owned every stage he set foot on as much with his vivid performance as with his superhuman voice modulation. Chris Rock 26 Christine Baranski 27 Chris Brown 28 Chris Pine ADVERTISEMENT 29 Chris Kelly 30 Christy Canyon 31 Chris Columbus 32 Christine Jorgensen 33 Saint Christopher 34 Christine Lahti 35 Chris Tucker 36 Christy Brown 37 Christopher Eccleston 38 Chris Martin 39 Chris Isaak 40 Chris Klein Page 1 of 1 Show My Results Click things you've done Shameful list! This category has the following 18 subcategories, out of 18 total. 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. 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 . 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. Elvis Presley is #8? Chris Wood, 34 TV Actor. 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. 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. what about miljenko matijevic from the rock band steelheart? The likes of Born To Run, Born In The USA, Thunder Road, and Brilliant Disguise are barely the tip of a truly gargantuan iceberg. Subcategories. 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) No Burton Cummings on this list? 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. Without Geoff Tate, Myles Kennedy or Klaus Meine, this aint it! Another less-seen version of "Wicked Game" is directed by David Lynch and comprises scenes from the film Wild at Heart. But Procol Harmum released eleven great albums between 1967 and 1991. Others in lowers category. 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. 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. Probably top 10. As to his vocal dexterity, former American Idol judge and Journey session man Randy Jackson perhaps put it best when he said, Other than Robert Plant, theres no singer in rock that can even come close to Steve Perry. In 2014, Isaak voiced the character of Enoch, the apparent ruler of the town of Pottsfield, in the second episode of the animated television miniseries Over the Garden Wall. 44. US music writer Richie Unterberger arguably summarised it best when he wrote that Richards high speed deliveries, ecstatic trills and the overjoyed force of personality in his singing was crucial in upping the voltage from high-powered R&B into the similar, yet different, guise of rocknroll. Sorry, I was looking for a BEST SINGERS list. No one else sounds like him. Why else would Rodgers denigrate Howe the day after he died in a video posted to the Bad Company website and his Twitter social media at the height of the pandemic? Steve Walsh of Kansas should be in top 10. 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. He was a one of a kind talent that is impossible to replicate. Yet most discerning rock fans would just as quickly argue that these imperfections combined with Strummers seemingly unquenchable reserves of passion and his narrative brilliance ensure that his bands greatest songs resonate today. 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. I hadnt been to Mississippi when I wrote Proud Mary, or Louisiana when I wrote Born On The Bayou, but somehow it all just seemed familiar to me. Perhaps more than anything, however, all the retrospective activity reminded us exactly why the flamboyant Freddie Mercury and his fearless, four-octave vocal range still rocks us like no other rock singer before or since and why hell likely remain the champion of best male rock singers for many years to come. 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. Isaak guest-starred in the special Super Bowl XXX edition of the television sitcom Friends ("The One After the Superbowl, Part One") in 1996,[17] and in 1998 he co-starred in the HBO miniseries From the Earth to the Moon as astronaut Ed White, who was the first American astronaut to do a spacewalk and who died in the 1967 Apollo 1 fire. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The best oz frontman and should easily be in this top 10 with BON is the great STEVIE WRIGHT.Freddy Mercury? A vocal range bigger than almost all the members of the list, and sweet and clean voice in lower and high notes. Range, power, melodic. Therefore it is irrelevant. Somebody needs to listen to a bunch more albums. Some other motion pictures featuring Isaak include Married to the Mob (1988), The Silence of the Lambs (1991), That Thing You Do! Where is Freddy Curci Sheriff/Alias hes in the Guiness Book of World Records for his voice!!! Joe Elliot over Bruce Dickinson is ludicrous. Mike Patton can sing like everyone on the list, without exception! Greg Lake, anyone?? 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. Rodgers sings 3-octaves and is a baritone, one of the most common vocal styles for any male singer, admittedly hes consistent and smooth). 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