The TEN greatest ROCK SINGERS | IN MY OPINION...
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Steve Marriott. Nuff said.
The vocals on the Fillmore album are off the charts and with 17 yr old Frampton one of the best live albums ever
No body ever came close to him.
If anyone ever doubts I just point them to Tin Soldier
@@jimcampbell2792 Tin Soldier is a Rock n Roll masterpiece.
Steve Marriott is one of the TOP TEN ROCK SINGERS who ever lived? Surely you jest.
Yes Steve, but Noddy Holder. MItch Ryder.
Early Robert Plant is untouchable, the range, power and character of his vocals literally astonish! James Dewar from Robin Tower is insanely undervalued, his timbre and sheer richness of voice is a rare gift to rock fans.
Jack Bruce! Criminally underrated as a vocalist.
@@BarbarraBay You're right and Cream was the BEST of Clapton, who really bores me.
And as a human being. How he managed to stand 3 years in band filled with two pricks like Clapton and Ginger Baker is amazing
Love Cream, love JB
@@user-qb1sm3rk9r LOL, I guess you know nothing about Jack Bruce, do you?
@@mikeymutual5489 agree. Jack himself admited he was a difficult man and he certainly knew how trigger Ginger. As for EC, both Jack and Ginger always said Eric was a great guy, a generous man and a loyal friend, things most people who have worked with him say.
Burton Cummings (The Guess Who)
Yes. Amazing range and power.
Never fully realized how great Cummings voice is, I have always liked a bunch of Guess Who songs, but for some odd reason, I didn't fully appreciate the range and diversity that Burton's voice is capable of - then it clicked, the guy is phenomenal, a voice so rich, full and deep! I've been buying up all kinds of Guess Who albums, they are much more than their greatest hits!
So glad to see that you’re giving UFO and Phil Mogg props! God knows he deserves it! UFO were massively popular in the American Midwest.
Little Richard. British Invasion vocals shared that exciting, overmodulated distortion Little Richard gave us in his high male register c.1957. He might have been inspired by early blues singers with cheap recording equipment, but we're talking rock.
very impressed that someone, anyone remembers the talent of jeff buckley ... remarkable player, songwriter, lyricist and originality. and another musician gone too soon and not to much of a stretch to say that his future was very bright. his version of Hallelujah is indelible ...
And don't forget his dad Tim Buckley was also an incredible singer to. Folk, rock, soul and avant garde all within his vision of what a singer is.
And he heavily influenced a favourite of mine, Myles Kennedy. MK often cites JB and does an exceptional take on JB’s arrangement of Hallelujah- and there’s one on RUclips out there where he’s using JB’s actual guitar💪
Truly amazing vocalist but hardly Rock… more a Folk Roots singer like Rufus Wainwright (who has a stunning multi facetted voice).
Came for the list, stayed for your wonderful stories. Again your list is full of surprises.
3 of the greatest rock singers actually lived next door to me. Just my neighbors. They sang in the shower a lot. I could hear them from across the patio.
come on, spill it exi
One of these days someone will include NODDY HOLDER in one of these lists , especially considering a few people that made the list have actually name checked him ( Plant did a couple of years ago on a radio interview)
Given where Andy comes from, I would like to hear more about all the bands from the Black Country and Birmingham that came up in the 1960's, and the links between them.
Glad you included Jeff Buckley
Jeff Buckley taught Thom Yorke how to sing
Did Jeff actually teach him or was it simply the show that Thom saw which changed his process?
Ann Wilson. What a voice.
Her performance of Stairway to Heavon at the Led Zeppelin tribute at the Kennedy Center was beyond amazing. It almost makes you think that she one upped Robert.
Also surprised that she wasn't on the list
He even said he liked a "hearty" singer!
Great episode, thank you!
Really enjoyed your well-stated review, Andy. Thank you!
My friends and I followed Living Color around the Northeast US in the '80s when they were playing clubs. We saw them from NYC down to DC. Amazing live band and really nice guys. Their gig at Rutgers University, in a cafeteria, playing on a stage made of lashed-together lunch tables, was the most intense show I've ever been to (I actually worked security for that show). Thanks, Andy.
Paul Rodgers is mine but I'm an instrumental geezer too.
This will be a good one! Thumbs up in advance!
Beautifully done Andy. Impressive.
Glad you enjoyed it
Agree on Jeff Buckley’s Grace - goosebumps.
Mention: Edgar Winter. Tobacco Road from Road Work is a pearl.
And Robert Wyatt of Soft Machine.
Edit: Just found out that Doug Ingle of Iron Butterfly died. RIP. Great vocalist.
Get Robert on the channel!!!
Billy Thorpe - a powerhouse of a vocalist, and an extremely loud guitarist.
absolutely... and if we are counting Aussies who never quite made the intnl stage but should have:
ruclips.net/video/DHZV1aawozc/видео.htmlsi=S5pXjo5-FDOQ0s82
Most people I know think that you're crazy ... 🙂 I'm guessing this video was aiming in a different direction. But yeah - Billy had pipes! They should've used his Somewhere over the Rainbow dubbed over Judy Garland in the film. 🙂
Being from Australia, love Billy Thorpe
When it comes to singers Mike Patton is in a class of his own. Incredible talent. His body of work is mindbliwing.
incredible range
What Patton song or songs best showcase his vocal range? Thanks!
@@treff9226 Fantomas: The Godfather, Faith no more: Midlife Crisis, Cuckoo for Caca, Evidence. Mr. Bungle: the whole California album.
@treff9226 Tbh there are RUclips videos that people have compiled that highlight his vocal range. Just search "Mike Patton vocal range" and you'll fi d plenty of examples. 👍
Greatly appreciate the Patton tips! I love Faith No More, but hadn't heard his other projects. Upon your recommendation, I listened to that California album from Mr. Bungle and was stunned at hearing Mike sing in completely different registers! Yeah, hes got some range, and that music gave me a high, weird but totally creative and unlike anything I've heard. Knew Patton was unafraid to take chances and likes to break down boundaries. Will check out more of his music! Thanks again.@@Lultschful
Robert Fripp called Peter Hammill the Hendrix of the voice.
Was lucky enough to see Chris Cornell 5x. Three with Soundgarden and 2 solo tours. Greatest shows of my life.
Chris Cornell acoustic solo performances were beyond insane.
Chris was a once in a generation talent - insane range and power! Miss him in a big way!
Great video👍
Incredible! 😄
Jim Morrison liked him or not he's the greatest frontman🔥💯💜
Freddie would like a word...
It’s great for music nuts like me to enjoy your passion and knowledge. I recognise a lot of it as I’ve been around a long time and obsessed with mostly contemporary music since 10 yrs old. Making these lists is a nice way of engaging. Always felt the weird one as no one I ever knew was half as interested! Can’t fault your choices here. You normally make me laugh but at some points you made me cry remembering those huge talents who left too young. People don’t always realise that music is our culture.
Before he started wearing white tuxedos, Rod Stewart was a force. The collection of British vocalists circa 1960s-70s is pretty astounding.
The natural rasp and grit of Rod Stewart in his prime.......vocal treasure, perfect voice for rock and roll!
No doubt what a talent
Daryll Hall.
Layne Staley?? might not be everyone's taste but he wouldn't be able to whisper without it sounding intense
Agreed. Layne Staley blows Chris Cornell out of the water in my opinion. Love Hate Love live at The Moore is epic.
Layne should have got an honourable mention, and the greatest of all Chris Cornell
@@ANationalAcrobat-qj2dlGreat song
Andy, Paul Rodgers has been my favorite singer for decades now. He still sounds great.
I am pretty sure Robert was a fan of a Rodgers, after all they signed Bad Company to Swan Song.
@@grahamnunn8998 Most artists seem to be friends and fans with Rodgers. In polls that were done by artists themselves he always seems to rank very high up.
@@grahamnunn8998 They were the first band to have a #1 album on another band's vanity label.
Paul Rodgers immediately comes to mind. He sings like a freakin’ monkey.
Oh man Paul Rogers! No singer has ever blown me away live, absolutely startled me with his voice like he did live. Just floored me!
IAN GILLAN...... of Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Gillan, et al.......not for nothing that he was picked to be the original Jesus Christ in Andrew Lloyd Webber's & Tim Rice's "Jesus Christ Superstar". Check out his signature "Child in Time" on Purple's "In Rock" album. Phenomenal power, range and control. Absolutely untouchable from 1969 to 1985. And a witty, erudite lyricist as well.
amen brother
Ian Gillan .. no one sings like him. His pure and unique scream. His amazing power and grit. His phrasing and wit wrapped around those impossible riffs. His personality .. and the fact that he didn’t remember .. the morning after .. that he’d joined Black Sabbath 😀
His album with them Born Again.. is going to be remixed (terrible orig mix) and I wager it will be popular in 2024/25
Absolutely agree with you about Gillan's power, range and control in the early part of his career; I believe the vocals for 'Gethsemane' were done in one take, which, if true, is astonishing!
@@seabud6408 Stellar performer and writer, yet somehow never gets the widespread public accolades he deserves. It's been a couple of years that Tony Iommi has been teasing us with that Born Again remix....hopefully it does truly happen.
@@andrew13yt Very gifted and talented, with no doubt lots of hard work too to become a singer of his incredible calibre
A vídeo dedicated exclusively to Robert Plant… now there’s a great idea!
Your. Best. Video (to date) … spot on re Phil Mogg, Free analysis - excellent! Absolutely brilliant choice for No. 2 /// plus loads of great stories. You got me revisiting Soundgarden with fresh ears too. 👏 👏
I'm very pleased you put Phil Mogg and Phil Lynott together, because I think that's where they belong. Both brought a lyricism, a warmth and sincerity to singing in a hard rock band that wasn't really so evident anywhere else. Their storytelling, their phrasing is masterful, and it's not so much about the braggadocio of the frontman as it is about the confidential word in the ear.
Great list Andy. Surprised no mention of Roger Daltrey on this list. But it is your list of favourite singers.
I'll vote for Roger!
cool list!
Great to see James Dewar on the list. Very underrated.
And where is Eric Burdon?
Mccartney
Agreed. I had him at my no. 2
Maybe I’m amazed. Off the charts….
@@nickfabiano7795 Golden Slumbers, Helter Skelter, Hey Jude
Ram-era McCartney is untouchable
This should be an interesting listen. Off the top of my head i may suggest the late great Steve Marriot along with Paul Rodgers. Cheers from Canada
Brian
Great list. For me Linda Rondstadt with her range, power and control could just tear my heart out with her ballads but swing the classic rock covers so well. Joni Mitchell had such a unique and expressive voice that was captivating. In addition I’d find room for Jack Bruce who just turned things upside down when Cream hit the scene. I really enjoy your energy and the thought that you put into your videos.
I roadied the support act around a Slade tour in 1980 and Noddy Holder had it in spades, he sang Hoagy Carmichael at a birthday singsong around a pub joanna in Wolverhampton. This is gold lol.
Thanks for including Phil Mogg. He's not exactly a household name, but he's one of rock's great vocalists.
I agree with you about Big Brother and the Holdling Company, I find them messy and amateurish and not nearly on a the level of Janis' brilliance. However her last outfit, which she called the Full Tilt Boogie Band, were excellent musicians. Listen to her final album Pearl, which features this band - fantastic stuff and Janis at her best.
Great show, as usual!!
A proposal for video. What about an exploration into how some great R&B British bands of the 60s became some of the great prog and hard rock bands of the 70s ie The Who, The Moody Blues, The Pretty Things, Manfred Mann →MM's Earth Band, Spencer Davies Group → Traffic, The Zombies → Argent et al. Andy, you are the right man to do it.
Also ROGER DALTREY.
not least because Page tried to steal The Who's rhythm section and end up instead with another golden-haired bare chested singer
I love Roger, but I was about to say no way...then I remembered 'Love Reign O'er Me' exists and its possibly the best rock vocal performance ever so...yeah, I think you have a point...
@@neil993 Not only that song. When Roger gave it his all, his vocals soared beyond the stratosphere. At his best, he was one of classic rock's greatest singers. And one of the most charismatic frontmen.
@@GoebiowskiHardRockBand-ns9ru I do tend to agree...at his best he was phenominal, I also think his work in the early Who era is severely underrated. As for the charisma...I think him encompassing the actual character of Tommy helped with that. I just think you can tell when he was giving it his all and when he wasn't, and that prevents him, possibly unfairly, taking his place in the upper echelon of singers. But on the other hand I feel he is unfairly marginalised for being the least talented member of the band, when in reality he was the perfect lead singer for The Who. Ahh screw it, I'll have him in my top 10, his highs obliterate any doubts :)
Roger is an incredible Rock singer. He delivered two of my all time fav performances in Won’t Get Fooled Again and Love Reign O’er Me
🤘🤩🤘
Another very interesting and entertaining video Andy, any chance you could set out the list in the comments?
I can't help but SING your praise again and again. And yes, that would be very interesting if you would do a Robert Plant video!!!
Great topic ! Gotta give a shout out to my sentimental favorite, Greg Lake. Not everyone loved ELP, but one doesn’t have to be a fan to appreciate Greg’s powerful and memorable voice. And also, not enough can be said about Anne Wilson. Even today, she’s still very capable of finding her range.
It's me, it's me
Back then I actually only liked Greg's schmaltz songs.
On the top: Lend your love to me tonight
Saw Greg up close singing. Beautiful yet powerful too.
Andy, great video and A few new names for me to checkout. Another underrated singer (and band) and one of my faves is Roger Chapman from Family. Barely a mention in the comments.
I just got chills when you said Jeff Buckley. I was hoping and believing he would be on your list but as I got closer to the top and we passed Paul Rodgers I figured there was no way. What an incredible singer he was!
Yes! Please make a video about Robert Plant and Led Zeppelin, that would be awesome
Andy, yours is the ONLY channel on RUclips that I watch for these "Best Of" lists because you always mention that it's more like YOUR favorites. Not like those other sites that rate songs or musicians like they are rating sports stars where you can actually keep stats. Besides all that, you and I are on the same page. I almost ALWAYS know who you are going to rate and in what order. BUT, although to me, this list is spot on, I'll never accept anyone being a greater "Rock Singer" than Mick Jagger when he was in his prime. I'm not a huge fan of The Stones, but as far as Rock, Jagger is the greatest rock singer. I honestly felt that when you getting to number one, it would CERTAINLY be Mick Jagger. Oh well .VERY surprised.
I can't believe nobody ever mentions Don Henley on these lists, do people hate him that much? Singing pitch perfect live, while playing drums is an amazing talent.
"Singing pitch perfect live" LOL!
@@mikeymutual5489 Having trouble comprehending there champ?
Yes, we do.
I'm glad you mentioned James Dewar. I know favorites are a personal thing,but most people don't even know who James Dewar is.
Feel sorry for ANYONE who has yet to put ears to Dewar's one in a trillion vocals! Robin Trower, as amazing a guitarist as he is, was blessed to have THAT voice of Dewar's out front - a richer, more soulful voice doesn't exist, BRIDGE OF SIGHS IS PROOF OF THAT!
I learn so much from your videos. I love the first person stories about Plant etc.
I was hoping to see Steve Marriott on the list a you'd casually mentioned him a few videos back. There was a time he was considered the greatest voice in rock. Honourable mentions (based on my bias) Ian Gillan, Roger Daltrey and Burton Cummings.
What a fantastic video have a wonderful weekend Andy also my favorite singer is chris Cornell also Layne Staley also Robert plant ❤😊
Nice shirt Andy.
dancin in the moonlight, got me in its spotlight
Steve Marriott is a must
Arthur Brown invented heavy metal singing not ozzy
I've came here and I see my favorite artists on the top of the list. Cornell and Buckley were one of kind
Also saw Phil Lynott in 1977 and met him backstage - he was very polite and friendly! Great bloke!
I must have been transported to an alternate world where there is no Freddie Mercury.
Can someone PLEASE tell me who this band is at the end, it says Bronco and I couldn't find them on Spotify🤷♂️
Bump🤷♂️
Some great choices there Andy. Paul Rodgers is up at the very top for me, for all of the reasons you said. BTW, he's from the North East of England, a place called Middlesbrough, or the Boro to us natives!
Glad you mentioned Graham Bonnet.
DLR - could not agree more ❤
Love the list and the stories. I'd have included Greg Lake, but it's okay. You already talked about him in the ELP video.
For a front man, Mick is the man.
Your band were outstanding.
What's the name of the Bronco song at the end ..
I actually don't know!
Great video, thanks Andy. Everyone on your list is incredible to be sure, and you need look no further than Live at Sin-e to see Jeff Buckley’s unique genius. I wonder, however, if the list would be different with greater visibility of the world beyond the UK and US? Big markets create big stars, but they aren’t the whole world. I’d be curious, for example, to see how Jimmy Barnes (Cold Chisel) or Peter Garrett (Midnight Oil) would be viewed if they were better known outside Australia?
Paul McCartney?
James Paul or Billy aka Sir Paul which one
and why not Gary Brooker?
Ian Gillan. Personality in tonality.
I remember as a child asking to go a see james bond because of the Chris Cornell song . Didnt even know whos he was just like the song
I have seen Fishbone live a few times. I like what you had to say about Angelo Moore. He so thoroughly channels the music. I first heard them playing a free gig in the lobby of the Student Union building at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. 1985-86, I think, my freshman year. They had seven members and all their kit on this tiny little riser, maybe 20x20 feet and two feet high. I came across them playing by chance. I was two floors up in the Union, looking down on the central atrium. They just couldn’t be contained by the tiny stage. I made my way down and watched the last half hour of their set. They had astonishing energy. I did go soon after and found their debut EP at the newly opened Atomic Records, a few blocks south of the Union.
Double chills for Chris Cornell!!! Wowee. I can see an element of objectivity here! You know singing my friend.
Wow, thank you!
A very good overview of Rock singers. I knew you’d put a few unexpected names. I would have included my personal favorite, Cindy Wilson of the B52s. I saw them live several times from their early club gigs and Cindy is imo the perfect rock and roll singer. She has all the fervor and attitude, so amazing. I don’t think the studio stuff shows her at her best, but live she’s electrifying. Cindy is 100% rock and roll and doesn’t lean on traditional singing styles other than rockabilly. She an original rock and roll wonder girl. She never got the credit she deserved, she’s had side bands that are amazing. Cindy Wilson a natural rocker.
Loving your number 1 choice, Chris was one of the most truly able and emotional singers we have known. I think everyone should listen to Loud Love where the vocal comes in - one of the most awesome things I'vve heard
I enjoy most of these singers but when I hear James Dewar, I have to stop what I’m doing and listen in. I was never a big fan of Trower but when I heard the album, ‘In City Dreams’ I bought and it’s a huge favorite of mine. Thank you for including him.
I would have like to have seen Ann Wilson on the list. IMO the female version of Paul Rodgers. Some personal favourites, John Wetton, David Bowie, David Sylvian, Greg Lake, Peter Gabriel, and Mariusz Duda.
Geoff Tate greatest melodic singer ever. The ballads and emotional parts of some of the Ryche's early output still brings shivers!
Excellent singer
I’m listening to queenryche vinyl record now with him singing..he is up there when he was younger
On the first 4 Queensryche albums he’s untouchable - especially during the 80’s / early 90’s LIVE!
@@michaelantonyaustin Absolutely! There's that clip of Tate / Queensryche Live in Tokyo from 1984 doing "Take Hold of the Flame'......incredible power and range, yet seems so effortless. He was at the top of his game at that point.
Even as a passing mention, I am glad somebody finally gave 'Euphoria Morning' the props it deserves, one of my favourite albums ever, and the opening to 'Wave Goodbye', where Chris channels/impersonates/pays tribute to Jeff Buckley never fails to send chills down my spine. And as one might have guessed, I totally agree with your top 2...
I agree with you. “Dissapearring One” is also a phenomenal track. I got to see Cornell on that tour. I had been waiting for a solo album from him since hearing “Seasons” came out, so I was super geeked to see him live. I saw him in Detroit at the State Theater and got to hang out with his band (Eleven), who were super nice. I did get to meet Chris that night, too. I kinda regret selling my signed cd booklet for $500 when he died (or whatever really happened, the whole thing made no sense). Euphoria Morning still stands out as his best, but Higher Truth is right up there (I don’t like to rank music, since music is not a competition). I also am embarrassed to admit that I had a ticket to see Chris on his songbook tour in Kalamazoo (the town where I live), and I forgot until the day after (due to the fact that I had been listening to the live cd and the excitement had been quenched or something 🤷♂️. A huge blunder). Cornell was one of the best, no doubt.
@@JohnGuffey-ho3xc I had never heard or even heard of Eleven until I saw Chris on the Euphoria Morning tour...it was legitimately the first live show I had ever seen...and due to last minute complications there was no support act...so as literally the first artist one had ever seen...I don't think Chris Cornell can really be topped!! I also became a life long fan of Eleven...and devoloped a huge crush on Natasha lol. Still my favourite gig 25 years later.
NODDY HOLDER
Fantastic singer
Yes.
my favourite was and is Arthur Brown but not sure if it's rock,but a fantastic voice.
James Dewar, thanks!
Have fun researching this one. I know you'll pick 5 I've never heard of which makes your videos great. ps I'm a grey hair 70s kid
So glad to see James Dewar get some love.
Dewar voice was ridiculously awesome, so rich and his timbre and phrasing.......there won't be another like James Dewar!
Happy Happenstance. I just picked up the Free Forever DVD at the used record store one hour ago. Looking forward to an afternoon of great playing & singing. Also great pick up on Phil Mogg, criminally underrated and still singing well and touring up to a couple years ago.
Dio, Gillan, Dug Pinnick, Jeff Martin, Gabriel, Nicky Moore, Dave Tice, Billy Thorpe, Mike Patton, Fogerty, Noddy, Maynard.
A quick ten that I love......
Steve Marriott
Chris Cornell
Ann Wilson
Freddie Mercury
Russell Mael
Mike Patton
Ian Gillan
Chris Robinson
Devin Townsend
Anneke van Giersbergen
Freddie, Mike Patton, Devin Townsend and Anneke? To quote a well known meme: ah, I see you're a man of culture as well.
(Btw, I used to have a sort of a fanboy crush on Anneke back in the 90s ;-) )
Marriott the GOAT
@@Bassdriveryou listen to some good bands who not many know 👍
Phil Lynott sounds like a charismatic story teller
Jack Bruce. Graham Bond. Corey Glover (Living Colour). Ty Taylor (Vintage Trouble). Thank you for your superb videos.
Great vid as usual Andy. Gillan, Plant, Rodgers. Dewar yes. IMHO the greatest and sitting above everyone is Chris Cornell. I know this singer was not based in the blues, but for the purest of voice Greg Lake. Cheers from Australia.
Won't allow me to edit. Made my comment before seeing the end of vid. As you rightly say Cornell the greatest vocalist/frontman.
Great to hear the love for James Dewar.
Small but of trivia...James, or as my dad always called him, Jimmy Dewar both formed their first band together.
They met on a bus, early 60s in Glasgow, were both carrying their guitars, struck up a conversation and friendship so ended up playing together in and around Glasgow...dances, that sort of thing.
Obviously James' music career then progressed to Lulu and The Luvvers, Stone The Crows and international stardom with Robin Trower...while my dad didn't go down that route...a career relating to various aspects of Housing instead...