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re: The five greatest male voices in the pop/rock era
Posted on 7/28/14 at 2:37 pm to AUtigR24
Posted on 7/28/14 at 2:37 pm to AUtigR24
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Layne Staley did not have one of the "greatest" voices. Maybe one of the most "unique and noticable" voices along with Kurt Kobain but not great singers like Mercury ect..
Ok, well if youre going by that, Mercury didnt have one of the greateast voices either. He may be one of the greatest if not the greatest rock singers ever, but not one of the greatest voices.
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Posted on 7/28/14 at 2:39 pm to Ace Midnight
Brad Delp
Steve Perry
Tommy Shaw
Freddie Mercury
David Coverdale
Steve Walsh
All absolutely fantastic singers. With the exception of Coverdale, none have a sensational singing voice.
Steve Perry
Tommy Shaw
Freddie Mercury
David Coverdale
Steve Walsh
All absolutely fantastic singers. With the exception of Coverdale, none have a sensational singing voice.
Posted on 7/28/14 at 3:02 pm to dnm3305
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All absolutely fantastic singers. With the exception of Coverdale, none have a sensational singing voice.
We're really starting to parse words, now, though - what makes a fantastic singer? Is David Lee Roth, then? Of course - and a great front man (when you can catch him in a normal phase) - but not a top tier singing voice (although it is better than many give him credit for - it was not easy keeping up with the Van Halen brothers.
Now, as to your point - Tommy Shaw was solid for the material, mabye a little better. Ditto for Steve Walsh (I have a particular fondness for Kansas - "Carry On My Wayward Son" was probably the first rock and roll song I knew all the words to ) - but, Delp, Perry and Mercury all had (and Perry is still with us) - a certain something extra, Mercury, particularly.
And while Coverdale was probably in the category of "Opera-eligible", I didn't find his singing particularly entertaining, despite his obvious qualitative advantage.
This thread is about male voices, but this is kind of akin to discussing the differences between Ann Wilson (Heart), Stevie Nicks and Pat Benetar - three very different ladies, with 3 very different singing voices - while Benetar is probably the top, qualitatively, Wilson probably gets the edge in both "power" and "Rock and Rollness" - Nicks has that more raspy, worldly voice that is not particularly of high quality, but is probably the most expressive of the three, despite its qualitative disadvantages.
Okay - so now we're really getting subjective.
This post was edited on 7/28/14 at 3:29 pm
Posted on 7/28/14 at 3:14 pm to Ace Midnight
quote:
Okay - so now we're really getting subjective.
Lol, exactly. Which is why I included Sully Erna and Ivan Moody in my initial list and not Freddie Mercury. Can Sully Erna sing like Freddie Mercury? Hell no. I simply think he has a much better male rock voice. I dont think light and feminine when I think male rock voice like Art Garfunkel in the OP
This post was edited on 7/28/14 at 3:16 pm
Posted on 7/28/14 at 3:17 pm to Ace Midnight
quote:
This thread is about male voices, but this is kind of akin to discussing the differences between Ann Wilson (Heart), Stevie Nicks and Pat Benetar - three very different ladies, with 3 very different singing voices - while Benetar is probably the top, qualitatively, Wilson probably gets the edge in both "power" and "Rock and Rollness" - Nicks has that more raspy, worldly voice that is not particuarly of high quality, but is probably the most expressive of the three, despite its qualitative disadvantages
Yup. You are spot on with this.
Posted on 7/28/14 at 3:33 pm to dnm3305
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I dont think light and feminine when I think male rock voice like Art Garfunkel in the OP
To be fair, he said of the pop/rock era. Under that caveat - James Taylor, Sam Cooke and Art Garfunkel all have arguments - that relatively effortless voice that can hold its own without a whole lot of musical support. Taylor probably the flattest of these three (and yet when he's on, he's awesome - Fire and Rain might be the best light pop/rock ballad of all time.) Cooke's voice could soar and had a surprising edge to it when he wanted. When you consider the primitive recording technique and very limited ability to punch things up back then (as with Elvis' early catalogue) - it is all the more impressive.
Garfunkel's voice just soared when he wanted to, plus a great harmonizer.
And we haven't even started talking about the great harmonies - perhaps that's another thread - none of the Eagles, for example were great individual singers (and, I'll argue Styx is in this same category as are many others) but delivered great harmonies - perhaps beyond expectations.
Posted on 7/28/14 at 3:42 pm to Rex
Mark Knopfler has always been mine.
Posted on 7/28/14 at 3:43 pm to Ace Midnight
Stephen Stills
Posted on 7/28/14 at 5:42 pm to dnm3305
quote:
Tommy Shaw
Posted on 7/28/14 at 5:45 pm to fontell
Garfunkel is easily top 2
Posted on 7/28/14 at 7:16 pm to Rex
quote:And so much more....
Ray Charles - deep, distinctive
quote:Never cared for him.
2. Elton John - rich, subtle
Write ins:
Jim Croce
Billy Joel
Sam Cooke
This post was edited on 7/28/14 at 7:21 pm
Posted on 7/28/14 at 7:34 pm to tigerpawl
We're pretty much on the same page escept I enjoy listening to Elton John. Don't care for his wardobe or lifestyle, but I enjoy his music.
What's strange to me is I don't think I've seen Presley's name mentioned once.
I'm almost 67 years so I'm more old school, 50s - 70s.
What's strange to me is I don't think I've seen Presley's name mentioned once.
I'm almost 67 years so I'm more old school, 50s - 70s.
Posted on 7/28/14 at 9:52 pm to Rex
Geoff tate
rob halford
tony harnell
steve perry
steve marriot
rob halford
tony harnell
steve perry
steve marriot
Posted on 7/29/14 at 7:33 am to MaroonWhite
quote:Just when you thought it was OK to come out... This is truly one of the most bewildering phenomenons of the 20th century: people who like his stuff.
David Bowie
Posted on 7/29/14 at 8:42 am to COTiger
quote:
What's strange to me is I don't think I've seen Presley's name mentioned once.
Uh - I said Elvis Presley and Ray Charles should be 1a and 1b.
Posted on 7/29/14 at 8:44 am to Ace Midnight
Excuse me while I clean my glasses.
Posted on 7/30/14 at 4:03 pm to COTiger
Don Henley has some nice pipes.
Posted on 7/30/14 at 4:17 pm to kjntgr
Chris Robinson has a great voice.
Posted on 7/30/14 at 5:44 pm to kjntgr
He does and I love the Eagles. I just don't think I could put him in the top 5. Honorable mention or others receiving votes perhaps.
Posted on 7/30/14 at 7:02 pm to COTiger
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