@@scottdieter9138 When I hit Ann Arbor in '75 the radio stations really played a lot of Seger and Nugent. Seems Rick has to appeal to a wider listening audience, which is understandable. Joni Mitchell sent him a box set after his review of 'Amelia.' Prayers for such a classy lady!
@@scottdieter9138 it's kind of funny, but I remember thinking Bob Seeger was overrated, and my late great best friend, couldn't understand that, and the fact that I loved anything Little Richard did. at one point, I realized that Seeger owed Richard a lot ,vocally, and I think we ended up agreeing.
Steve Christy Well i should have say “ for me “ Wrong or not it’s the best ....and I am not referring to metal music or grunge ... but the whole thing🙏
Klaus from Scorpions is 72 years old and his voice is COMPLETLY THE SAME AND STILL PERFECT. HE IS HONORABLE AT LEAST. And david coverdale is my favorite too
In case you haven't noticed, for Rick there's no music, no rock... hell, maybe even life, outside of USA and UK. :( (Not that I would appreciate Klaus' buzz much! ;) :D )
@@vonniee.9006 Same here Vonnie. As we live in Boston I was lucky enough to catch those guys at a small club and Brad was simply amazing. What a nice guy too.
the lack of Ian Gillian, Geoff Tate, Steve Perry (from the full list), Chester Bennington, and Bruce Dickinson is criminal. especially considering MICK JAGGER, Jim Morrison, Bruce Springsteen, and Kurt Cobain are on this list.
Layne Staley hands down for me! I've NEVER been so incredibly moved by ones voice. He made me feel every emotion he was feeling during his performances - especially unplugged! #1
Janis, Ian Gillan, Paul Rodgers, Lennon, Fogarty, early Rod Stewart all have to be in the Top 20. I can easily remove 6 from Beato's list to make room.
Yes, he is the "Voice God" nothing "Like" Little Richards jammin energetic, gritty R&R swing sound. But a sound that is so flawlessly beautiful and unique it can lead you to another plane, while giving your girlfriend creative ideas of things she would like to do to you, once you get there.
I was extremely disappointed to not see Steve Perry on this list. Sorry, but most of the grunge singers on this list are good, but Perry is great and could belt out perfection night after night
Yes, Steve Perry is a better singer than half the singers on this list, if not all of them. Perry is mentioned at the end of this video, in the honorable mentions or whatever.
No Elton? That man can bring it to rockers like Funeral For a Friend, Saturday Nights Alright for Fighting, Bitch is Back All the Young Girl’s Love Alice and then sing glam rock like Bennie and the Jets and Rocketman and then sing a sweet ballad like Your Song. His falsetto was amazing in the 70s. If Paul is here then Elton should be too. They are very similar in style. They can both do rock and ballads.
So glad he added “no particular order” to his description. Saved his reputation in my mind. It’s so difficult to do these GOAT lists. So subjective. And, really, who cares if this one or that one is the number one? I’m just glad we had all of them growing up instead of the auto-tuned repetitive garbage that passes for popular music these days.
@@juanpablomiranda8955 Of course, their chemistry was insane. It does make up a lot of the songs. However, even Jerry said that he didn't want to sing because they had "Layne Freaking Staley"
This list though good is an American view....Deep Purple never was a big band there except for a couple of years. Gillan's Solo work has mostly never been heard in the US.
Really love your list! For my top 3 would be 1. Robert Plant 2. Freddie 3. Layne Staley In my opinion, Plant reigns 69 to mid 71 (unfortunately short since he didn't took care of his voice)
yeah, back in the day when it was so expensive to record that you had to have something that producers thought was worth the investment. he wasnt great, but he, like others from that time, sung like their life depended on it.
@@mrg99999 Not only was I a Deep Purple super-fan but my mom LOVED Jesus Christ Superstar and she'd crank it over and over every Saturday morning when my dad went golfing. Very fitting role for him. His voice was ethereal.
@@nyrocks24 Let´s face it: Rick is a die hard Zep fan. Nothing against Led Zep, but he ignores Purple in every possible way. Robert Plant is a great singer, but Gillan was extraordinary.
@@MacToecutter Cornell, Gillan. My 1 & 2. Gillan gets so overlooked. I just can't understand. Also David Byron from Uriah Heep. Oh well. These 'favorite lists' are always annoying but fun. It creates conversation.
Robert Plant on the "The Song Remains the Same" He dose a scream about 2/3 through the "Rain Song" is second to none. Being live and the placement the feeling and emotion just captures the essence of how good Plant really was.
For me, Steve Walsh from Kansas had it all: great range, he sang his ass off & he sang with passion & emotion on everything they did...Got to Rock On!!
Bruce Dickinson, Sebastian Bach, Geoff Tate, Miljemko Matejevic, Rob Halford, Ian Gillan, Jeff Scott Soto, Robert Flieshman are a few that spring to mind
Was just gonna comment this. Totally agree & having both Morissette & Morrison on here over him is just wrong (as much as I love the Doors, Jim was more of a crooner than a rock singer imho)
Steve perry and Janis Joplin for sure, rod stewart has a unique voice but didn’t push boundaries like the rest of these guys, also don henley was great but nah
@@casey10bbI agree. If there was any justice, he'd have been a lot higher on the list. He seems to be consistently forgotten in the company of the other big 3. For all Cornell's talent and range he lacked Staley's sheer emotive power; my opinion.
I sometimes forget how good Ronnie James Dio was; saw him live many times and the strength and power of his voice transitioned seamlessly from the studio to the live stage; he was never "pitchy" and it was effortless! If we were to actually rank the vocalists, it would be almost criminal not to have him in the top 3 of all time!
I think Ian Gillan has to be on this list. Not too many singers have his range. Child in Time is a perfect example of why he should be on a list if best rock singers.
@@ianrwood21 That guitar solo in Child in time is like, quintessential early 70's rock. It goes on for a while and is blisteringly fast. Such a great band, and like you said, ignored.
@100% right. The live in Tokyo version is unreal. Some of these singers can’t touch Ian Gillian. He should be towards the top, if not THE top. Major omission.
Child in Time is one of my favorite songs ever. So beautiful. Have you ever listened to Ode to G(This Time Around) off Come Taste the Band? It’s phenomenal.
his range, power and finesse were one of a kind!!!!!!! He was a 'singer' in the true sense of the word! He was the male version of Anne Wilson. Speaking of which.....if we're talking 'singers'......Anne Wilson is a top 5 for sure!!!! Who (other than Brad Delp) could belt it out like her in these ridiculous registers?!?!
I guess it is simply IMPOSSIBLE to do a list of only 20 great singers, so many missing: Joplin, Gillan, Dickinson, Lennon, Bowie, Marriot, Weiland, ...
@@maxiii1327 Perhaps the best singer of the last 30 years, in any genre. But GnR apparently allow no usage so maybe he just stays away from everything GnR.
Just discovered your channel. Im addicted already. I was wondering why you don’t play a lot of The Doors, I was glad to hear you say they were one of your favorite bands, it’s definitely mine.
Jon Anderson is his own master as much as i love YES, that's a different sort of rock. They should put Ambrosia singer David Pack for an early Prog singers copulation together. Anyway good for a conversation while i'm getting over the flu.
Agree with everything said here about Mike Patton. I have no quarrel with anyone else mentioned in the video, in fact there are some impressive inclusions, but Patton is the greatest singer of all time (not just my opinion; it was decided by The Range Place analysis; Rolling Stone & Billboard). He has a 6+ octave range and sings any genre. That has to count for something.
Mike Patton it's the best since 90's... And John Lennon was the father of many of this singers with his "vocal drive" like Cubain. I would mention Thom Yorke as well!
EDIT: Just noticed your qualifier about them not being in order. Whew! 😅 Robert Plant at #18?! 😳 wow! Usually he is # 2 or #1. I’m bias because I’m a huge Led Zep fan. I’d put him #1 😉😁
@@Har1748 Yeah, absolutely, Rodgers would be in my top 3. I am actually surprised about the list - I don't think quite many of those on Beato's list actually are worthy of a top 20 list.
Plant is probably the obvious #1, but for me, Chris Cornell will always be top of the heap. Maybe it’s because I grew up in the grunge era, but man, Cornell could be singing the phone book and I would stand in line to buy a ticket to hear it.
Elvis, Chuck Berry, Robert Plant, Jack Bruce, Jim Morrison, Rod Stewart, Freddie Mercury, David Lee Roth, Sting, Pat Benatar, Annie Lennox, Joan Jett, Chris Cornell, Layne Staley, Scott Weiland, and Billy Gibbons. That's all I could come up with...16 names (my favorite front-people)
Jeff Buckley will always be my number one for this. Could compete with most of these guys if not all of them at upper range power and rasp, but had a unique level of control and subtlety. He can sing something that should be well within your comfortable range and make you work harder to do it justice than anyone else's high belt does.
@@doctorgarbonzo2525 Good mentions. Pat Benetar was opera trained with outstanding range and power. Chrissie Hynde is quite a different style, but she is iconic and my favorite female rock artist of all-time.
I feel bad that Steve Marriott is always overlooked. He was the first true hard rock vocalist, and what a fabulous voice he had. Even Robert Plant copied part of his style - listen to the Small Faces "you need lovin" does that sound familiar ;-) ?
Do you know where Steve was listed on Rolling Stone's top 100 Rock singers ? 0?!? no where - not even mentioned. Disgraceful, Steve was a better singer that at least 50% of these singers. He was totally respected by his peers, and influenced many later singers. I don't get it.
1ZosoLZ Props for including Elvis, Cooke, Burdon and Orbison. I think Elvis and Cooke are the 2 greatest singers to ever walk the face of the earth. Followed by Lennon, McCartney, Bono, Marvin Gaye, Richard Manuel...
Yes, but he’s trying to match that distorted voice of Little Richard. Some on your list I agree with like Coverdale, Dio. James Dewer, Ian Anderson....maybe not. I would add Frank Marino for sure.
Agreed. Paul Rodgers ,Ronnie james Dio, and Ian Gillan agreed with everyone of your choices. We were so blessed to come up in the 70s,80s and 90s.Dont forget Geoff Tate or Rob Halford.
Heart did a one hour special on TV and did the entire Dreamboat Annie album. To fill the last 15 minutes they covered Led Zeppelin. Her cover of Robert Plant was amazing.
Check out the official cover band, the Queen Extravaganza, when they played, Somebody to Love, on American Idol. Marc Martell came as close to Freddie as anyone in the original band had heard during his audition.
Absolutely inexcusable. NO ONE changes pitch more smoothly than Perry, regardless of genre. And Brad Delp too! It's more about how Rick defined this list, which has little in common with the greatest rock singers of all time.
1. Elvis presley 2. Robert plant 3. ian gillan 4. David Coverdale 5. Chris cornell 6. Layne Staley 7. Freddie mercury 8. Ronnie james Dio 9. Eddie vedder 10. jim morisson 11. Axl rose 12. jon bon jovi 13. Bono 14. kurt cobain 15.steven tyler 16. Bruce springsteen 17. Roger Daltrey 18. Steve perry 19. Paul McCartney 20. Sabestian bach
It's almost a crime not to put Ian Gillan on the list of 20 best rock singers of all time. He is in the top 3 for me alongside Freddie Mercury and Robert Plant.
Glad someone mentioned David Coverdale. To me he has one of the greatest rock vocals ever, although this list is pretty good. Also perhaps in hindsight, like him or not, Axl Rose should of made this list in my opinion. I don’t think he’s as good now as he was in his prime but still to this day nobody sounds anything like Axl at his peak...and Rick if you want distortion in your voice Axl sounds like he swallowed a tube screamer when he gets going!
I had the pleasure of touring with Foreigner in 1993 & 1994. I was hired as their Fitness Trainer, then I also took on the duties of Assistant Tour Manager. Lou Gramm (real name Grammatico) was not only an amazing singer, but one of the nicest, most humble people I've ever met. I'm so glad he made this list. I wrote an article about the challenges of training a Rock Group on the road, which appeared in the November 1994 issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine. Good times...
Unreal that they're not in the HoF, along with Boston. Side Note: Foreigner was one of my very first records I got through Columbia when I got 6 free tapes when I subscribed. And to this day, I'm still amazed at just how good they were. I have taken a few road trips (18 straight hour drives) so I go through the Foreigner catalog up to about Foreigner 4, blasting on my noise cancelling headphones while 60 cats meow in the sprinter van. 🤯
I wholeheartedly agree with you. How this person came up with his list without including them is shocking. IMO most of those he did mention you could hear them breathing out their lyrics. I mean seriously he should listen to Steve Perry singing acapella
Which if he wanted more grit hard rock voices, I could see not putting either on the list, but when McCartney, Bono and Sting get put on the list, I have to call BS.
I agree. It's criminal to leave out Bruce Dickinson and Ian Gillan. Amazing live performers. Check out Bruce Dickinson isolated vocals on "Flight of Icarus"
Ian Gillan's (of Deep Purple) singing 'Child in Time' is pure Iconic Rock performance and Ronnie Dio RIP should of been in the top 10 at least, he had a tremendous vocal tool as he shows in the live performance of Stargazer and Gates of Babylon; the way he starts and ends his phrases always fresh introducing impetus into the song.....
Child in time was one of the greatest performances ever. I especially enjoyed the version my dad always played for me off of the Made In Japan live album… Great track!!
Where’s Ian Gillian?? Surely he’s more intense rock-n-roll than a lot of people on the list.. but you’re the expert, so I’d love to know why he’s left out.
Chris Cornell, absolutely gorgeous, super talented singer with a 4 octave range. Freddie had a 5 octave! Layne Staley was also an amazing vocalist. All amazing singers and I absolutely love all of them! I do believe they would be the obvious 1, Freddie 2, Chris, 3 Layne
I would have added Scott Weiland, one of my personal favourites. I was lucky enough to see him live with STP and Velvet Revolver, and he blew my mind every time.
I also saw him live. He had to have been stoned as f ,, and the band had to distract him from going after an audience member who flung a bottle at him, AND the stupid guy came on stage dick out in an American flag, but complete un assisted cd quality singing. Like perfect. Then the dummy had to o.d. in my state too. I've never heard a better quality live performance. I never heard Cornell live tho.
You can guarantee that Rick will list Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Alice In Chains and Soundgarden in almost every single video, but he really doesn't like Stone Temple Pilots. I've only seen him give them one honorable mention.
@@detomaso_6235 I believe he did a what makes this song great episode on Interstate Love Song so he has given them props. Most the singers he listed had above average or even exceptional range. He also leaned on their melody writing talents as a factor is seems.
I think Rick doesn't like Deep Purple much, no Ian Gillan now, and there wasn't Ritchie Blackmore on the top 40 rock guitarist video. A bit of shame mainly for educational reason.
I agree, did you know he had a Beatles cover band when he wasn't touring with Boston ? He was a huge Beatles fan and I was so very lucky to have gotten to see them live, lots of videos of them on RUclips, one is a half show called Beatle Juice 1996 another is Brad Delp singing oh darling, Brad Delp singing ticket to ride just to name a few
Ah, those are two really good ones. Walsh’s vocals on Carry On Wayward Sun is amazing, but he has the stylistic range to sing Dust In The Wind. I like Rogers, but hearing him as lead singer of Queen… really seemed to expose his limitations. But then again, Freddie would do that to nearly any singer, so credit to Rogers for taking that role anyways.
I've always had a pre-disposition to that pure, clean rock vocal. My top 3 growing up were: Brad Delp, Ann Wilson, and Steve Walsh. After that, off the top of my head and in no particular order are Jimi Jamison, Steve Perry, Lou Gramm, Don Barnes, among a host of others.
You know you are right I've been around forever in now that you mention it Fogerty totally fits Rick's criteria for what he was shooting for here and definitely should have deserve Dimension at least here he has that natural rock and roll voice full of raspiness grunge and whatever is needed
IMHO, 1969-1971 Robert Plant was the greatest hard rock vocalist of all time, both on record and live. Really hard to find more powerful, gritty vocals than what he recorded on LZ II, but I also love his vocals on Stairway, Levee and Kashmir. You just can’t imagine any Zep song from I through Physical Graffiti without his unique sound and phrasing. I guess I’m 100% a Zep Head!
Where’s Steve Perry? I know we wasn’t inspired by Richard but he clearly adapted his voice to rock and journey’s sound, and he is absolutely one of the greatest live singers of all time no question.
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RIP Chris Cornell
No one sings like you anymore
I miss him
He is sorely missed
Eddie Vedder does
I see what you did there -- RIP Chris,....
@@pinitxopo not even close
RIP Layne Staley who died 18 years ago today.
Same as Kurt Cobain. Can't forget him
One of the most recognizable voices ever - we lost a true legend.
He was amazing and I cried so hard when I found out he died. I still have the rolling stone edition about him right after he died. 😓
Has it really been that long?! He was amazing.....
Rest in fucking peace
RIP Little Richard
( 1932 - 2020 )
I had no idea he died! What the heck! RIP
🙏He lived a long life and left a musical legacy.
Oh no! he died this year? R.I.P You will be remembered -_-
OMG i didnt know he died!!!! oh no...
Chicken hawk 😘
So glad you included Ann Wilson of Heart. Her voice crazy powerful. When she hits that note when she sings Alone at about 2min 30 seconds.
I heard Ann Wilson sing Good Vibrations. She is a wonderful singer. I could probably listen to her sing all kinds of songs.
John Fogerty of CCR is grossly underrated as a singer. What a great rock voice!!
Agreed 100%!
I’ve seen him in concert three times and I can say that he’s also a very good guitarist as well.
Yes sir!
I AGREE WITH THAT 100%
I always forget about him. He is underrated as hell.
Everybody forgets bob seager .he comes out puts his foot up on a monitor and is in your face for two hours. Back in his prime .
Exactly. I think one other comment summed it up. The list is really about frontmen.
Bob Seger's name came up in a documentary about Muscle Shoals, as 'Main Street' was recorded there. The man is true to his word.
Bob Seger was the first name that came to me when the video started and I was disappointed, but not surprised, that he didn't make the list.
@@scottdieter9138 When I hit Ann Arbor in '75 the radio stations really played a lot of Seger and Nugent. Seems Rick has to appeal to a wider listening audience, which is understandable. Joni Mitchell sent him a box set after his review of 'Amelia.' Prayers for such a classy lady!
@@scottdieter9138 it's kind of funny, but I remember thinking Bob Seeger was overrated, and my late great best friend, couldn't understand that, and the fact that I loved anything Little Richard did. at one point, I realized that Seeger owed Richard a lot ,vocally, and I think we ended up agreeing.
I believe Rick likes grunge
Dont blame him
jans1982
I believe Rick likes the 90’s ... best period ever!!
@@triffle69 WRONG!!!!!! hust that simple. You are dead wrong on that.....
Steve Christy
Well i should have say “ for me “
Wrong or not it’s the best ....and I am not referring to metal music or grunge ... but the whole thing🙏
Yep pretty obvious, none of those singers should be on the list.
Steve Perry's voice is totally insane!!!
Nice guy as well...
Klaus from Scorpions is 72 years old and his voice is COMPLETLY THE SAME AND STILL PERFECT. HE IS HONORABLE AT LEAST. And david coverdale is my favorite too
Excellent singers
Classic Rock voice
In case you haven't noticed, for Rick there's no music, no rock... hell, maybe even life, outside of USA and UK. :( (Not that I would appreciate Klaus' buzz much! ;) :D )
Fully agree!
Yes, I agree, but I also think Rick is looking at singers who may not sing pretty but are DEFINITELY compelling.
Brad Delp's isolated vocals give me goose bumps every time I hear it. RIP Brad
Imagine my surprise, (and delight) when I was singing "Man I'll Never Be" and my (then newlywed) wife said "you sound just like him"
Agree one hundred percent!!
Good call.
Saw him in his band Bealtejuice several times. Don't know how he did it but he could sound like both Lennon and McCartney. So happy he was mentioned.
@@vonniee.9006 Same here Vonnie. As we live in Boston I was lucky enough to catch those guys at a small club and Brad was simply amazing. What a nice guy too.
Ian Gillan “child in time” a masterpiece in rock history.
Yeah that's pretty amazing.
...and Disturbing the Priest w/ Black Sabbath!
Ian Gillian was a force of nature!
Yes I thought he would be on this list for sure
Sadly i believe ian gillan is a bit underated and i find it very disturbing
the lack of Ian Gillian, Geoff Tate, Steve Perry (from the full list), Chester Bennington, and Bruce Dickinson is criminal. especially considering MICK JAGGER, Jim Morrison, Bruce Springsteen, and Kurt Cobain are on this list.
Klaus Meine, Paul Rodgers and Brad Delp are all top 20 singers as well.
Layne Staley hands down for me! I've NEVER been so incredibly moved by ones voice. He made me feel every emotion he was feeling during his performances - especially unplugged! #1
I loved Layne Staley. I thought he was short changed by the media, especially MTV, in honoring him when he died.
👍💯💯
Love Layne, but Chris Cornell is better.
Scott Weiland . .
Never... layne is better live than studio... cornell... is weak live
Brad Delp doesn't get enough credit, an amazing singer
And David Gilmour, which is tragic as he’s also an outstanding guitarist. He’s the voice and guitar of Pink Floyd…
I AGREE. SAME AS STEVE WALSH, PAUL ROGERS, AND HARRY NILSSON. STAY COOL PEACE FROM CREEL CHIHUAHUA, MEXICO...
Hearing Chris Cornells isolated vocals sent shivers down my spine. What an amazing voice. RIP 😢
@cec me too ☹
Body's aching all the time
It is always Chris for me. Miss him so!
Same
cec Tbh Iam actually,still kind of in a denial and I don't think I could get over the Chris" can't help it! Noone sings like you anymore ♥
I don't believe you left Joplin off this list! Power rock - just look at her performance at Woodstock
Just re-watched this and couldn't believe she wasn't on this list! 😮
Janis Joplin was a screamer, not a singer.
But puts the Beatles up there. No Elvis? He's the No. 1 greatest singer of all time! imho.
Janis, Ian Gillan, Paul Rodgers, Lennon, Fogarty, early Rod Stewart all have to be in the Top 20. I can easily remove 6 from Beato's list to make room.
Rodgers #1 in my book…
@@lukedoyle3002 Mine too.
getty.lee from rush was a great singer in the 80's and 90's Kirk cobain was awful imo. Morrison was overrated too
Meatloaf marvin leeaday
Paul Rodgers, for sure! 👌
Instead of Brian Johnson...lol (apologies my fellow Aussies for that)
Steve Perry is one of my favorites. His range is amazing.
Yes, he is the "Voice God" nothing "Like" Little Richards jammin energetic, gritty R&R swing sound. But a sound that is so flawlessly beautiful and unique it can lead you to another plane, while giving your girlfriend creative ideas of things she would like to do to you, once you get there.
I was extremely disappointed to not see Steve Perry on this list. Sorry, but most of the grunge singers on this list are good, but Perry is great and could belt out perfection night after night
I only know "Oh Sherry" and "Dont Stop Believing". His voice in the earlier is one of the best I've heard.
Yes, Steve Perry is a better singer than half the singers on this list, if not all of them. Perry is mentioned at the end of this video, in the honorable mentions or whatever.
Agree 100x
Chris Cornell was absolutely amazing. RIP Chris.
No Elton? That man can bring it to rockers like Funeral For a Friend, Saturday Nights Alright for Fighting, Bitch is Back All the Young Girl’s Love Alice and then sing glam rock like Bennie and the Jets and Rocketman and then sing a sweet ballad like Your Song. His falsetto was amazing in the 70s. If Paul is here then Elton should be too. They are very similar in style. They can both do rock and ballads.
I was sweating bullets until you had Plant and Mercury.
N O L A N M I L N E S i know dude same
So glad he added “no particular order” to his description. Saved his reputation in my mind. It’s so difficult to do these GOAT lists. So subjective. And, really, who cares if this one or that one is the number one? I’m just glad we had all of them growing up instead of the auto-tuned repetitive garbage that passes for popular music these days.
Same same
Me too lmao
Same same
Even though Layne Staley is sorta popular, I think he is one of the most underrated rock vocalists of all time imo.
Totally agree
He was absolutely amazing with Alice in Chains but when I first listened to Mad Season's Above I couldn't help but make him my favorite of all time.
@@PoligamiaSame for me. Just the amount of soul and emotion from his addiction and pain put into his music just turns heads.
Just like with ACDC, IMHO you should've put Layne together with Jerry Cantrell.... So much of the AIC sound is the play between them....
@@juanpablomiranda8955 Of course, their chemistry was insane. It does make up a lot of the songs. However, even Jerry said that he didn't want to sing because they had "Layne Freaking Staley"
I miss Janis Joplin! Her INCREDIBLE Power!
She expressed EVERYTHING. No one will ever do what she could do
🤢🤮
Thank you for including Bon Scott
Layne Staleys vocal range was bone chilling.. Pure raw talent
His mother once described Layne's vocals to be like a marshmallow with razor blades
No question about it!!!!
Agreed
Voice like a thousand souls. He will always be 1 for me.
Amen!
I think Jerry Cantrell is an amazing singer as well. His vocal power isn't where Laynes was but, still powerful vocalist. A perfect tone.
Bruce Dickinson - Iron Maiden.
One of those singers who sound 100 times better when live.
I LOVE maiden, but he's not top 20. Be real
@@johnwhite2890 Agree, he is TOP 3
@johnwhite2890 he absolutely is. I would put him over a few on this list.
All great singers, but I've gotta put Ian Gillan on any great rock singer list.
ABSOLUTELY!
Gillan is top 5 on my list
This list though good is an American view....Deep Purple never was a big band there except for a couple of years. Gillan's Solo work has mostly never been heard in the US.
His screams on Child in Time alone. Wow
+The 2 Steves Marriot and Winwood
What?! No Gillan?! What a,shame
Really love your list! For my top 3 would be
1. Robert Plant
2. Freddie
3. Layne Staley
In my opinion, Plant reigns 69 to mid 71 (unfortunately short since he didn't took care of his voice)
Eric Burdon of the Animals deserves some respect, he came straight from Little Richard too!
yeah, back in the day when it was so expensive to record that you had to have something that producers thought was worth the investment. he wasnt great, but he, like others from that time, sung like their life depended on it.
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@@pyro_0074 I’ve been scrolling for 15 minutes to finally find him! His albums with The War…❤
Glad to see Ann Wilson on here. That woman's voice is lightning.
"We're getting older.....the WOOOOOOOOORRRRLD'S getting colder...for the life of me, I don't know the reason why...."
Equally, Pat Benatar. Gads, to hear those two together as Nancy cranks an axe? Sign me up! :D
May be the best on the list next to McCartney
Ann Wilson , the best female singer of all time .!
In her 60s, she is still tops!
I feel like Ian Gillan deserves at least an honorable mention. His screams are on a different level.
Guess he never heard "Sweet Child in Time"
@@nyrocks24 he's the first one I expected on the list!
@@mrg99999 Not only was I a Deep Purple super-fan but my mom LOVED Jesus Christ Superstar and she'd crank it over and over every Saturday morning when my dad went golfing. Very fitting role for him. His voice was ethereal.
@@nyrocks24 Let´s face it: Rick is a die hard Zep fan. Nothing against Led Zep, but he ignores Purple in every possible way. Robert Plant is a great singer, but Gillan was extraordinary.
@@MacToecutter Cornell, Gillan. My 1 & 2. Gillan gets so overlooked. I just can't understand. Also David Byron from Uriah Heep. Oh well. These 'favorite lists' are always annoying but fun. It creates conversation.
This list needs updated. Steve Perry. David Coverdale. Ronnie James dio.
Robert Plant on the "The Song Remains the Same" He dose a scream about 2/3 through the "Rain Song" is second to none. Being live and the placement the feeling and emotion just captures the essence of how good Plant really was.
Favorite albumn of all time.
For me, Steve Walsh from Kansas had it all: great range, he sang his ass off & he sang with passion & emotion on everything they did...Got to Rock On!!
You are so correct!
His singing on Point of No Return gives me chills.
So happy Ann Wilson made the list and thank you for shouting out Brad Delp! Always thought he was underappreciated as a vocalist
Bruce Dickinson, Sebastian Bach, Geoff Tate, Miljemko Matejevic, Rob Halford, Ian Gillan, Jeff Scott Soto, Robert Flieshman are a few that spring to mind
Paul Rogers had and still has the perfect rock voice!
Strong Concur!!!
Was just gonna comment this. Totally agree & having both Morissette & Morrison on here over him is just wrong (as much as I love the Doors, Jim was more of a crooner than a rock singer imho)
Agreed. I would have picked him over a few that made the list..
Oh so good!
Rodgers. I agree, he's perfect. Glad to see he at least made the also-ran list.
Steve Perry, Don Henley, Grace Slick, Janis Joplin, Rod Stewart
Steve perry and Janis Joplin for sure, rod stewart has a unique voice but didn’t push boundaries like the rest of these guys, also don henley was great but nah
Rob Halford
axl rose
Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Marley, Chester Bennington?
Rob Halford, Axl Rose, Bruce Dickinson, Ian Gillian, Mike Patton (these are all metal but I think that they still count)
Just had to make sure Layne Staley was included...
Lol , same here
Yup
exactly.......the only thing is that he mentions the song and not much about Layne's vocals which sucks.
@@casey10bbI agree. If there was any justice, he'd have been a lot higher on the list. He seems to be consistently forgotten in the company of the other big 3. For all Cornell's talent and range he lacked Staley's sheer emotive power; my opinion.
and mine. Plus Layne sounded better live most times even better than most of the studio versions.
My top 3:
1. Brad Delp
2. Roger Daltrey
3. Ian Gillan
Janis Joplin, she totally fit the criteria, one the most powerful voices in Rock History for real!!
JJ would have probably made the list but she didn't have a long career. Some of these others didn't either- damn drugs!
Absolutely! Total miss on not including her. Alanis Morissette? She only had one album where she sang in the style he's talking about.
I think she's considered blues
@@Ringohulk777 Nah. Heavily blues-influenced for sure, but definitely rock, not pure blues.
@@jacocharzukanamericanautho2422 That was my thought
I sometimes forget how good Ronnie James Dio was; saw him live many times and the strength and power of his voice transitioned seamlessly from the studio to the live stage; he was never "pitchy" and it was effortless! If we were to actually rank the vocalists, it would be almost criminal not to have him in the top 3 of all time!
This is truth. He shoukd have been listed here.
Same, to me the top2 is Freedie and Dio
RJD, Ozzy, Geoff Tate, all missed out on this top 20. And way off.
I agree completely
Agree, Dio, Gillan, Mercury the top three
I think Ian Gillan has to be on this list. Not too many singers have his range. Child in Time is a perfect example of why he should be on a list if best rock singers.
Deep Purple members always tend to be ignored on these sorts of lists
@@ianrwood21 That guitar solo in Child in time is like, quintessential early 70's rock. It goes on for a while and is blisteringly fast.
Such a great band, and like you said, ignored.
Yup. Major omission.
@100% right. The live in Tokyo version is unreal. Some of these singers can’t touch Ian Gillian. He should be towards the top, if not THE top. Major omission.
Child in Time is one of my favorite songs ever. So beautiful. Have you ever listened to Ode to G(This Time Around) off Come Taste the Band? It’s phenomenal.
Ann Wilson, just amazing.
Amy Lee is the best female voice to ever front a Rock band .... Evanescence.
What about Ian Gillan from Deep Purple? OMG, what a vocal range!
Before he blew out his voice, Gillan was unmatched.
Sweet Child in Time - incredible. Bloke was a freak.
He was great in the Jesus Christ Superstar concept album.
Yes for many years I liked Ian more than Plant but sadly he can't come close to his range now days.
Bob Biker I did too. I saw him in 1973 with Deep Purple, but lost track of him after that.
Brad Delp was certainly worthy of that list , amazing range in his voice !
I think Brad was the best rock singer of all time.
Alfonso Munoz second to Freddie Mercury
Clear voice, pure
his range, power and finesse were one of a kind!!!!!!! He was a 'singer' in the true sense of the word! He was the male version of Anne Wilson. Speaking of which.....if we're talking 'singers'......Anne Wilson is a top 5 for sure!!!! Who (other than Brad Delp) could belt it out like her in these ridiculous registers?!?!
@@alfonsomunoz4424 I wholeheartedly agree.
I guess it is simply IMPOSSIBLE to do a list of only 20 great singers, so many missing: Joplin, Gillan, Dickinson, Lennon, Bowie, Marriot, Weiland, ...
Ozzy ozzborn
Can't believe Weiland wasn't here
Axl Rose too
Seriously.... a great list you made...
@@maxiii1327 Perhaps the best singer of the last 30 years, in any genre. But GnR apparently allow no usage so maybe he just stays away from everything GnR.
Just discovered your channel. Im addicted already. I was wondering why you don’t play a lot of The Doors, I was glad to hear you say they were one of your favorite bands, it’s definitely mine.
I’m so glad Layne made this list! In my opinion, he’s the best to ever do it!
Yep!
He's way better than Kurt. Even Kurt said Layne was a better singer than him.
@@sportsmom165 Ooooh, I would love to hear that. Can't wait to bring it up the next time I have a conversation about Layne. Thanks!
He's definitely one of the best
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Klaus Miene, Ronnie James Dio, Steve Perry, Pat Benatar, Jon Anderson, Michael Kiske, Meatloaf, Peter Gabriel
I was going to comment but you named all the singers I thought should be on the list.
agdtec Perhaps u meant „Klaus Meine“ (Scorpions) ?
@@TheKorgUser You are correct
No Dio? No Perry? No Anderson? OMG!
Jon Anderson is his own master as much as i love YES, that's a different sort of rock.
They should put Ambrosia singer David Pack for an early Prog singers copulation together.
Anyway good for a conversation while i'm getting over the flu.
I’m always impressed by Mike Patton’s range and the power of his voice
And versatility! Also his body of work literally dwarfs anyone on this list.
Patton may be the most diverse singer ever. Metal, Hip-Hop, Opera, he can do everything so fucking well.
Agree with everything said here about Mike Patton. I have no quarrel with anyone else mentioned in the video, in fact there are some impressive inclusions, but Patton is the greatest singer of all time (not just my opinion; it was decided by The Range Place analysis; Rolling Stone & Billboard). He has a 6+ octave range and sings any genre. That has to count for something.
I was thinking about him, too.
Mike Patton it's the best since 90's... And John Lennon was the father of many of this singers with his "vocal drive" like Cubain.
I would mention Thom Yorke as well!
EDIT: Just noticed your qualifier about them not being in order. Whew! 😅
Robert Plant at #18?! 😳 wow! Usually he is # 2 or #1. I’m bias because I’m a huge Led Zep fan. I’d put him #1 😉😁
It’s a crime that Brad Delp is so underrated .
studio sensation, can't pull it off live
Actually, I saw Boston several times in the 70’s & 80’s and in those days, he sounded just like the album, as the whole band did.
Jose M oh, he definitely could his voice worked wonders live.
Jose M idiot
Those of us who know do not think so sir.. you can have Paul McCartney spot on this list as far as I'm concerned
Paul Rodgers MUST be on the list if it's based on talent and not popularity or notoriety. Personally, I'd include James Dewar on the list too.
I'm thumbs upping anyone mentioning Dewar. Really feel he's an under appreciated / forgotten great singer, and perfect complement for Trower's sound.
JD was one of the best EVER! Without the intensity, seems he needs intensity. LMAO
Paul Rogers wasn't nicknamed "The Voice" for nothing !
@@Har1748 Yeah, absolutely, Rodgers would be in my top 3. I am actually surprised about the list - I don't think quite many of those on Beato's list actually are worthy of a top 20 list.
he got the honorable mention......I agree though - that guy is pretty flippin' amazing!
Plant is probably the obvious #1, but for me, Chris Cornell will always be top of the heap. Maybe it’s because I grew up in the grunge era, but man, Cornell could be singing the phone book and I would stand in line to buy a ticket to hear it.
Cornell definitely in the top 3 of ALL rock singers! (IMHO)
Javyon VISION 100%
Agreed. Cornell is #1
same for me! Cornell could go a bit low too (fell on black days is the perfect example), Plant barely could
Show me how to liiiiiiiiiiiive!
Elvis, Chuck Berry, Robert Plant, Jack Bruce, Jim Morrison, Rod Stewart, Freddie Mercury, David Lee Roth, Sting, Pat Benatar, Annie Lennox, Joan Jett, Chris Cornell, Layne Staley, Scott Weiland, and Billy Gibbons. That's all I could come up with...16 names (my favorite front-people)
Jeff Buckley will always be my number one for this. Could compete with most of these guys if not all of them at upper range power and rasp, but had a unique level of control and subtlety. He can sing something that should be well within your comfortable range and make you work harder to do it justice than anyone else's high belt does.
AGREE I LOVE JEFF ANGEL VOICE 😇 ❣️❣️ FROM ARGENTINA
One of m favorite ocalists is John Nerson of Yes
I LOVE Jeff! been a fan since 95!
I love Jeff but God damn! Ritchie Kotzen is on a whole other level than he could ever be!
Name a song that has the rock intensity. I’ll check it out
As a rock singer for 40 years I have to give credit to Ian Gillian from Deep Purple. He was singing through the stratosphere before Plant
This list lost all credability with out him
Agree strongly!
Yes !
They were contemporaries, so both were singing through the stratosphere at the same time. Btw I love Ian Gillian’s vocals
True!!!!
I'm sad that with so much great(better) tracks people only think about smoke on the water
Before Alanis and Heart, there was Janis Joplin! I think she really deserved a mention.
I agree - I'd trade Janis for Alanis any day.
Janis SHOULD be here - I'm really surprised she isn't
For all you Janis lovers, I prefer Lydia Pence who sang with the CA band "Cold Blood." I believe she was superior to Janis.
Benatar, Chrissy Hine
@@doctorgarbonzo2525 Good mentions. Pat Benetar was opera trained with outstanding range and power. Chrissie Hynde is quite a different style, but she is iconic and my favorite female rock artist of all-time.
Honestly even if he isn’t the most technically insane singer, Ozzy has one of the most instantly recognizable and coolest sounding voices ever
I feel bad that Steve Marriott is always overlooked. He was the first true hard rock vocalist, and what a fabulous voice he had. Even Robert Plant copied part of his style - listen to the Small Faces "you need lovin" does that sound familiar ;-) ?
Absolutely. He really was one of the best. And a much more talented musician than Plant.
Thought the same thing.
Rick Beato's opinion it's not written in stone or a final say on many things.
Do you know where Steve was listed on Rolling Stone's top 100 Rock singers ? 0?!? no where - not even mentioned. Disgraceful, Steve was a better singer that at least 50% of these singers.
He was totally respected by his peers, and influenced many later singers. I don't get it.
Marriott and Keith Relf should make any and all conversations about greatest singers
Coverdale, Gillan, Fogerty, Janis Joplin and Joe Cocker
MrKuman92 Exactly my thoughts will have to extend list some glaring ommissions I know taste is subjective but is a couple I would change as well.
MrKuman92 Great choices! I said Joe Lynn Turner and Graham Bonnet.
Bonnet yes. Turner... GTFO
Elvis, Jackie Wilson, Roy Orbison, Sam Cooke, Ian Gillan, Rob Halford, Bruce Dickinson, Steve Perry, Brad Delp, Eric Burdon
Of these, I'd say Bruce Dickinson and Ian Gillan are the most glaring omissions plus they fit the description of a "power rock singer".
1ZosoLZ Props for including Elvis, Cooke, Burdon and Orbison.
I think Elvis and Cooke are the 2 greatest singers to ever walk the face of the earth.
Followed by Lennon, McCartney, Bono, Marvin Gaye, Richard Manuel...
Definitely, Brad Delp should have been on this list
His vocal range on more than a feeling is amazing
Roy Orbison--powerful, but too smooth.. not a Little Richard like singer..
5. Robert Plant (Former Zeppelin and Solo)
4. Ann Wilson (Heart)
3. Lajon Witherspoon (Sevendust)
2. Dolores (Cranberries)
1. Elvis Presley
Damn Dolores is an amazing singer
@ Legends never die
Paul Rodgers, Ian Gillan, David Coverdale, Ozzy, James Dio, James Dewar, Glen Hughes, Ian Anderson really! Some of the worlds best Rock singers.
True, but, they weren't in the Beatles. So many snubs on this list.
Yes, but he’s trying to match that distorted voice of Little Richard. Some on your list I agree with like Coverdale, Dio. James Dewer, Ian Anderson....maybe not. I would add Frank Marino for sure.
And also Steve Marriott of Small Faces
Agreed. Paul Rodgers ,Ronnie james Dio, and Ian Gillan agreed with everyone of your choices. We were so blessed to come up in the 70s,80s and 90s.Dont forget Geoff Tate or Rob Halford.
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Ann Wilson - what an amazing voice. Was my intro to real rock music.
I think Ann Wilson is the undisputed champ.
She should either be #1 or #2. Her range, power and precision puts her right at the top.
I remember when Ann started out in Seattle at Parkers in 1977.
Best female voice to ever hit the airwaves, and I will die on that hill.
Btw, saying Ann Wilson is a "pretty good" singer is like saying that ALBERT EINSTEIN was a pretty smart theoretical physicist.
Albert Einstein was actually a plagiarist and a fraud.
@@mofomartianp Do tell... and cite sources, of course...
Phenomenal!
Ann Wilson's voice has always been amazing! I would listen to Heart, just to hear her sing.
Heart did a one hour special on TV and did the entire Dreamboat Annie album. To fill the last 15 minutes they covered Led Zeppelin. Her cover of Robert Plant was amazing.
I simply can’t believe Brad Delp and Steve Perry didn’t make the A list!!! Honorable Mention is dishonorable 😂😂😂!!
Glad to see Ann Wilson on here, she's an amazing singer
Linda Ronstadt would have been another good one.
I was okay with Ann. But not Alanis. She's not even fit to warm up Ann's coffee.
Anne is without question the greatest female rock singer of all time.
Chrissie Hynde and Annie Lennox to add to the next list 😁
Took the words right out of my mouth. Truly one of the rock greats.
Freddie was in a "class of his own"
True.
@Ali Shaikh no??? NATURALLY talented snowman (IF NOT THE BEST)
@Ali Shaikh why is he a joke
Chris Cornell is the B E S T. Check it out: Beyond The Weel live/90's
Check out the official cover band, the Queen Extravaganza, when they played, Somebody to Love, on American Idol.
Marc Martell came as close to Freddie as anyone in the original band had heard during his audition.
How the hell is Steve Perry not on this list? It’s mind boggling
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agree! He's top 5! I'm surprised Janis Joplin wasn't on there either.....I didn't miss her did I?!?!
Totally agree with you Sandro! Amazing range, emotion and effort! And an great song writer too!!!
Absolutely inexcusable. NO ONE changes pitch more smoothly than Perry, regardless of genre. And Brad Delp too! It's more about how Rick defined this list, which has little in common with the greatest rock singers of all time.
Steve Perry not only should have been on the list he should ha e been #1 .
1. Elvis presley
2. Robert plant
3. ian gillan
4. David Coverdale
5. Chris cornell
6. Layne Staley
7. Freddie mercury
8. Ronnie james Dio
9. Eddie vedder
10. jim morisson
11. Axl rose
12. jon bon jovi
13. Bono
14. kurt cobain
15.steven tyler
16. Bruce springsteen
17. Roger Daltrey
18. Steve perry
19. Paul McCartney
20. Sabestian bach
It's almost a crime not to put Ian Gillan on the list of 20 best rock singers of all time. He is in the top 3 for me alongside Freddie Mercury and Robert Plant.
It IS a crime 🙄
Ian Gillan, Rob Halford, Geoff Tate, Bruce Dickinson and many more.
i haven't seen this guy recognize Deep Purple in any of his videos.
@@Disaenz10 I've seen him recognize Richie Blackmore in his videos.
Where is The mighty Ronnie James Dio???
Whats about Deep Purple guys _ Ian Gillan, David Coverdale, Glenn Hughes ?
And don't forget Rod Evans. Great baritone voice.
Glad someone mentioned David Coverdale. To me he has one of the greatest rock vocals ever, although this list is pretty good. Also perhaps in hindsight, like him or not, Axl Rose should of made this list in my opinion. I don’t think he’s as good now as he was in his prime but still to this day nobody sounds anything like Axl at his peak...and Rick if you want distortion in your voice Axl sounds like he swallowed a tube screamer when he gets going!
If you call 2/3rds of them Black Sabbath guys I will totally agree, lol.
And Joe Lynn Turner?
Ian Gillan for sure, the others, no way
Burton Cummings from The Guess Who had a killer voice. Very underrated.
AMERICAN WOMAAN
The.Voice
Love the Guess Who
American woman stay away from me. They Canadians will always have their issues with us.
One of my all time favorites, and you are correct, very underrated!
I'm a little surprised Geoff Tate isn't on this list. His vocal range and live performances are phenomenal
I had the pleasure of touring with Foreigner in 1993 & 1994.
I was hired as their Fitness Trainer, then I also took on the duties of Assistant Tour Manager.
Lou Gramm (real name Grammatico) was not only an amazing singer, but one of the nicest, most humble people I've ever met.
I'm so glad he made this list.
I wrote an article about the challenges of training a Rock Group on the road, which appeared in the November 1994 issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine.
Good times...
Curious to read your article! 😲
Great achievement and surely memories for a lifetime - Foreigner are somewhat underrated imho - congrats!
Unreal that they're not in the HoF, along with Boston.
Side Note: Foreigner was one of my very first records I got through Columbia when I got 6 free tapes when I subscribed. And to this day, I'm still amazed at just how good they were. I have taken a few road trips (18 straight hour drives) so I go through the Foreigner catalog up to about Foreigner 4, blasting on my noise cancelling headphones while 60 cats meow in the sprinter van. 🤯
Delp and Perry two of the purest voices to sing rock and roll.
Totally agree! Steve Perry and Brad Delp are iconic
I wholeheartedly agree with you. How this person came up with his list without including them is shocking. IMO most of those he did mention you could hear them breathing out their lyrics. I mean seriously he should listen to Steve Perry singing acapella
Which if he wanted more grit hard rock voices, I could see not putting either on the list, but when McCartney, Bono and Sting get put on the list, I have to call BS.
Pat Benatar is underrated as is Geoff Tate and Rob Halford. They all sing so well live
Dio 1
I agree. It's criminal to leave out Bruce Dickinson and Ian Gillan. Amazing live performers. Check out Bruce Dickinson isolated vocals on "Flight of Icarus"
she’s a groundbreaker as a woman in rock but also a stellar vocalist in general.
No Steve perry? Did I miss something?
Ian Gillan's (of Deep Purple) singing 'Child in Time' is pure Iconic Rock performance and Ronnie Dio RIP should of been in the top 10 at least, he had a tremendous vocal tool as he shows in the live performance of Stargazer and Gates of Babylon; the way he starts and ends his phrases always fresh introducing impetus into the song.....
Ian Anderson
@@jessculp7943 Yes! Let's put this on the main page!
Child in time was one of the greatest performances ever. I especially enjoyed the version my dad always played for me off of the Made In Japan live album… Great track!!
Agree with you! It looks as if we have to raise the standard or enlarge the list 🙂
Ronnie James dio is the best singer of all time. And that's the bottom line.
Where’s Ian Gillian?? Surely he’s more intense rock-n-roll than a lot of people on the list.. but you’re the expert, so I’d love to know why he’s left out.
@Jackson Carter Besides Ian Gillan, I think that Ronnie James Dio should have been on the list.
Chester bennington ?
He’s not exactly an expert, just another yank getting it wrong
David Coverdale too, gentlemen.
@@deadred80 lol Chester was alright
I would add Burton Cummings to that list. His high range on Guess Who records is mind blowing with incredible style.
Him and Ronnie Van Zandt!
I was waiting to read the comments before saying Cummings deserved to be on this list, thank you!
Thank you. He was the first one on my mind!
He is in my top three vocalists....like McCartney he could sing the phone book
Weird. I said this 2 years ago and got 0 thumbs up! Oh well, I'll still give Burton another thumbs up here!!!! My favorite timbre of ALL time...
Chris Cornell, absolutely gorgeous, super talented singer with a 4 octave range. Freddie had a 5 octave! Layne Staley was also an amazing vocalist. All amazing singers and I absolutely love all of them! I do believe they would be the obvious 1, Freddie 2, Chris, 3 Layne
I would have added Scott Weiland, one of my personal favourites. I was lucky enough to see him live with STP and Velvet Revolver, and he blew my mind every time.
I also saw him live. He had to have been stoned as f ,, and the band had to distract him from going after an audience member who flung a bottle at him, AND the stupid guy came on stage dick out in an American flag, but complete un assisted cd quality singing. Like perfect. Then the dummy had to o.d. in my state too. I've never heard a better quality live performance. I never heard Cornell live tho.
Saw him twice. The second time was a week before he died. Even at that point he was great.
You can guarantee that Rick will list Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Alice In Chains and Soundgarden in almost every single video, but he really doesn't like Stone Temple Pilots. I've only seen him give them one honorable mention.
@@detomaso_6235 I believe he did a what makes this song great episode on Interstate Love Song so he has given them props. Most the singers he listed had above average or even exceptional range. He also leaned on their melody writing talents as a factor is seems.
Never really got into Scott till velvet revolver and I fall to pieces.
where is Ian Gillan!?!
Gillan is on a higher level, you can't put him on this kind of "top ten videos"
Yeah...
I think Rick doesn't like Deep Purple much, no Ian Gillan now, and there wasn't Ritchie Blackmore on the top 40 rock guitarist video. A bit of shame mainly for educational reason.
Absolutely 😁
Gillian is major omission. Child in Time is so good and based on Beato Criteria, def fits that rock sound he was basing this one on.
I think that Ian Gillan, Ronnie James Dio and Bruce Dickinson should have made the list. IMO
Dio for sure.
I only watched this video to find some of them, but He didn't include them u.u Robert Plant but not Ian Gillian???
Bruce Dickinson enough said.
Maybe this guys should be included on heavy rock list, but still they are absolute legens.
They are not on the list? Damn.
Glad you had Steve Perry in the honorable mentions part. Such a great voice.
Brian Delp is by far one of the greatest singers. His pitch is just incredible. One of my favorite bands Boston.
sucked live though
@@andrejz8954 well must have got and off day. As every video of him live he was great. And not when I had sent them.
I agree, did you know he had a Beatles cover band when he wasn't touring with Boston ? He was a huge Beatles fan and I was so very lucky to have gotten to see them live, lots of videos of them on RUclips, one is a half show called Beatle Juice 1996 another is Brad Delp singing oh darling, Brad Delp singing ticket to ride just to name a few
@@andrejz8954, their first tour was not good because they didn't have a sound crew, once they had a good sound crew they were awesome
Don’t you mean, Brad Delp?
No Ian Gillan? How can I take this seriously with no Ian Gillan?
Cornell 2nd? Fuq this
“No particular order”
Gillan should be on there. Gillan is good.
Meat Loaf.... someone should mention Meat Loaf, and I haven't seen it.
Steve Walsh from Kansas. One of the best, cleanest, most precise voices in rock history. He and Paul Rogers of Bad Company would be in my top 3
Ah, those are two really good ones. Walsh’s vocals on Carry On Wayward Sun is amazing, but he has the stylistic range to sing Dust In The Wind. I like Rogers, but hearing him as lead singer of Queen… really seemed to expose his limitations. But then again, Freddie would do that to nearly any singer, so credit to Rogers for taking that role anyways.
I've always had a pre-disposition to that pure, clean rock vocal. My top 3 growing up were: Brad Delp, Ann Wilson, and Steve Walsh. After that, off the top of my head and in no particular order are Jimi Jamison, Steve Perry, Lou Gramm, Don Barnes, among a host of others.
Totally agree!
Steve Walsh is probably my favorite of all time
Absolutely... however the intensity isn't what Rick found to be enough. I would have to agree. He is one of my all time favorites too though.
John Fogerty, people...
More like john Forgety
Oh my friend! Underrated ALWAYS in ALL the list OF THE BEST SINGERS, FOREVER AND EVER... WHY? :D
Yeah
You know you are right I've been around forever in now that you mention it Fogerty totally fits Rick's criteria for what he was shooting for here and definitely should have deserve Dimension at least here he has that natural rock and roll voice full of raspiness grunge and whatever is needed
The premise of this list was, IMO, flawed. Mimicking Little Richard is not mandatory to be a great rock singer.
I think your "honorable mention" list had some better singers than the original Twenty.😁
Cant believe you didnt include Steve Perry who has one of the best voices in rock with a very iconic sound
Definitely missed the boat with Steve Perry
Steve Perry’s given a mention at the end, as is another of my candidates for best ever, Brad Delp.
No doubt. Steve's voice is absolutely amazing.
Really!
Pretty voice, not the criteria!
The only one at all time is Layne Staley and my JIM MORRISON 😎🎶
IMHO, 1969-1971 Robert Plant was the greatest hard rock vocalist of all time, both on record and live. Really hard to find more powerful, gritty vocals than what he recorded on LZ II, but I also love his vocals on Stairway, Levee and Kashmir. You just can’t imagine any Zep song from I through Physical Graffiti without his unique sound and phrasing. I guess I’m 100% a Zep Head!
Kasmir is epically legendary, yes, your right.
He,s unbelievable ! But give another listen to little richard,
@@shivasirons6159 Give another listen to Zeppelin 1.
You Shook Me, should do.
Maybe he's never heard of Led Zepplend..
Yes 👍👍👍
Brad Delp definitely deserves a spot. He was amazing.
No kidding…
didnt watch the video ..Delp got a mention
At least put Boston in the Hall of Fame!
I totally agree with you. He was phenomenal with his vocals ❤️
My favorite vocalist of all time is Brad Delp from Boston. Such a soulful, powerfully high voice he had. Too bad he took his life. RIP Brad
THANK-YOU! I agree.
Absolutely. He and Tom Scholz were amazing together.
Totally agree 💯
Yes! Some amazing pipes this man had. Gone Too Soon.
Same here. I have never heard anyone with the crystal pure, gorgeous tone that he had. He hit stratospheric notes with such perfection.
Where’s Steve Perry? I know we wasn’t inspired by Richard but he clearly adapted his voice to rock and journey’s sound, and he is absolutely one of the greatest live singers of all time no question.