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. 80s Male Rock Singers. Of those that I have seen live Noddy Holder has the ultimate rock n roll voice without a doubt. Cmon! Chris Martin, 45 . It aired in the United States on the cable television network Showtime. 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. He was rewarded by Rodgers and Kirke by having his history wiped out of the discography records, wiped from the history on websites, even on YT, accidentally listing the drummer in multiple places as the songwriter of Brians songs after his death, how did that happen? Reply. Christopher Joseph Isaak (born June 26, 1956) [2] [3] is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist and occasional actor. After years working as a stand-up comedian and appearing in minor film .more #230 of 272 The Best (Male) Actors Working Today #519 of 643 The Best Actors In Film History #18 of 122 The Best SNL Cast Members Of All Time 6 Sure, all these guys made great songs and they all had appeal as singers, but a lot of them sounded the same on everything. (Im talking to you, Springsteen, Stewart, Bono, etc.) Check out: Next, Though perhaps limited in terms of technical ability, The Cures Robert Smith nonetheless has one of the most distinctive singers in rock. Quickly realized that this wasnt so much about singing ability as, perhaps, one persons effort to pick out some of the best overall packages. You only have to listen to Epic, Easy back to back and he has to be in. Jacobsen is known for his production work with The Lovin' Spoonful, as well as on solo albums by Spoonful's John Sebastian and Jerry Yester. Chesnut spread the word to other radio stations and the single became a national top 10 hit in February 1991, peaking at number 6. I don't think they ever manufactured any of the things. Best of the Purple singers, especially live and his vocals on Captain Beyond was an additional instrument. He is widely known for his breakthrough hit and signature song "Wicked Game", as well as songs such as "Blue Hotel", "Baby Did a Bad Bad Thing" and "Somebody's Crying". Wheres Eric Burdon? Therefore whoever made it is a moron. However, while Smiths heavy Mancunian accent, cryptic lyrics and idiosyncratic, sing-slurred vocal delivery were anything but textbook, he was a unique individual, and that alone earns him his place here. Check out: Waterloo Sunset, Singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Jon Anderson co-founded prog-rock monoliths Yes with Chris Squire in 1968 and is regarded as one of rocks greatest singers. He can sing any genre and make it his own. I had trouble explaining that, Fogerty once told Rolling Stone. 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. His early albums saw him affect an androgynous falsetto that played up to his penchant for blurring boundaries a style that would later evolve into the most seductive voice on this list of the best male rock singers. 4. Of course, Im not factoring in fame, since most people thought Procol Harum was a two-hit wonder (Whiter Shade of Pale/Conquistador). Check out: Fool For Your Loving, Such was the level of theatricality involved in Alice Coopers original stage act that the mock executions, fake blood, dismembered dolls and live snakes all tended to overshadow his bands chops and the fact that Cooper himself was a more than half-decent singer. Little Richard at only 53. is a joke. Last Name: Cuomo. He has such stage presence and magic about him. That same year, "Suspicion of Love" by Isaak appeared in Married to the Mob, a hit movie starring Matthew Modine, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Dean Stockwell. Behind-The-Scenes Facts From 'Thor: Ragnarok,' Marvel's Silliest Triumph, The Greatest Actors Who Have Never Won An Oscar (For Acting), The Top Casting Choices For The Next James Bond Actor, The Greatest Actors & Actresses in Entertainment History, A Gaggle of Christopher Walken Impressions, Ranked Best to Worst, American Public Figures Who Are National Treasures. everybody has an opinion thats what it is, I Believe. 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. this list is a joke. The best oz frontman and should easily be in this top 10 with BON is the great STEVIE WRIGHT.Freddy Mercury? 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. Steve Perry, Ozzy, def lepprd give me a break. BTW, Im a rock journalist and an investigative news reporter. Mick Jagger, Van Morrison, Ben Harper. Soul music made us shuffle our feet while enjoying immortal voices -- James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Curtis Mayfield. Ive always said that when the R&R HoF inducted the Peppers it was proof that actual talent wasnt what got you in. A few of his larger parts in films were in David Lynch's Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me in 1992 and in the 1993 Bernardo Bertolucci-directed Little Buddha, in which he starred alongside Bridget Fonda and Keanu Reeves. Queen was good but come on. Then, do ur Top 100 NBA players and leave MJ out the Top 10. 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. Chris Rock, 58 Comedian. That year he released Forever Blue, Isaak's fifth album, and the accompanying tour featured Hershel Yatovitz on guitar. Check out: Imagine, Roger Daltreys pugnacious R&B growl was ideal for The Whos early mod-inclined output, but as the iconic London band developed, so did their frontman. (Check out Easy to be Hard, One). This was immediately an impossible task, so no hate from me. He could sing 90% of the name on this list under the table. Greg Lake, anyone?? Just 3 missing names: Check out: Show Me The Way, Though few rock fans would argue Rush frontman Geddy Lee is one of rocks greatest and most versatile bassists, his vocal abilities tend to polarise opinion. Then, vote up the Chrises you think aremost famous. Go play Undun, listen carefully, then come back and try again. Indeed, its simply impossible to imagine anyone else nailing any of the early Black Sabbath classics (War Pigs, Sabbath Bloody Sabbath, Iron Man, NIB, Lord Of The World; we could go on) with even a modicum of the passion and ferocity Ozzy invests in them. 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. Anyone care to listen to You need loving by the Small Faces and the delivery by an 18 year old kid has to be blown away by it. Chris Cuomo. Uh what he meant was Steve Perry SHOULD HAVE BEEN IN THE TOP THREE YOU MORON. Lennon and McCartney above Elvis as vocalists? His dexterity played a key role in setting Soundgarden apart from their grunge-era rivals and it later allowed him to put his inimitable stamp on a distinguished solo career and the three highly-regarded albums he recorded with hard rock supergroup Audioslave. Chris Martin is lead singer, guitarist and pianist for the band Coldplay. 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) Check out: Hallelujah, As one-third of rocks first supergroup, Cream, Jack Bruce is predominantly recalled for his virtuosic bass playing and his dextrous songwriting skills. Also leave Tom Brady out of the Top 20 on ur Top 100 greatest NFL players. Elsewhere, tour de forces such as Babe Im Gonna Leave You, In My Time Of Dying, and Achilles Last Stand forced him to pull out all the stops and more, but he was always equal to the job. The guests on the remaining seven episodes of the series were: Stevie Nicks, Glen Campbell, Michael Bubl, Chicago, The Smashing Pumpkins, Yusuf Islam, and Jewel.[19]. John Lydon provokes either respect or repulsion, but whether you love or hate him, his petulant punk rock sneer has provided the X factor for some of the most game-changing records known to rock. 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. 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. Your MTV fanboy list is down the hall and to the left. what about miljenko matijevic from the rock band steelheart? The possessor of a nasal baritone with a diverse pitch and a delivery capable of curdling into an aural sneer, he remains instantly recognizable, even though his larynx has matured as hes gone on to tackle albums rooted in R&B, jazz and country, as well as his trademark acidic rocknroll. How can.oh forget it. However, he employed it to devastating effect on a series of dramatic radio hits such as White Wedding, Rebel Yell, and Eyes Without A Face, all of which became MTV staples and yielded multi-platinum sales. Check out: Close To The Edge, Originally Genesis frontman, but also a fully-fledged solo star for over four decades, Peter Gabriel has amassed a remarkable body of work with his distinctive, tonally strong and latterly slightly husky voice always keeping pace with his musics artistic innovation and consistently great songs. 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. On September 29, 2011, Isaak received the Stockton Arts Commission STAR Award in his hometown of Stockton, California.[20]. Chris Harms's age is 43. 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. While he passed away in 2010, he remains one of the most influential metal frontmen of all time. [7] The artwork for Chris Isaak was photographed by fashion photographer Bruce Weber. 42. He can shout, he can whisper and he can transform his voice so much that you would swear it was a different singer. Rock, Pop, Blues, and more music lists, Click "Main . . At the end of this recording, one can hear Isaak thanking the French rock-'n'-roll star, referring to him as "The King". Warner Bros. moved Isaak to their Reprise Records label in 1988. Ever listen to still loving you? At least list 25% of the entries on this list fall under this category. Elvis Presley, Freddie Mercury from Queen, John Lennon . 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? Check out: Brilliant Disguise, Sartorially elegant and blessed with a seductive croon to match, former Roxy Music frontman turned solo star Bryan Ferry has been one of the most stylish men in pop for over four decades. "Everybody Needs Somebody to Love," "Cry to Me," "Just Out of Reach". List of 100 Greatest Folk Music singers, songwriters, and recording artists plus 8 influential non-performers as compiled by digitaldreamdoor.com . Michael Stype at #65 is enough to ruin any credibility of this list, Completely omitting Brad Delp makes this list beyond worthless..and I have now blocked this site from my FB feed. Chris Wood, 34 TV Actor. Key Tracks. By his late teens, he was singing for the group Band of Joy. A high tenor, Harrison often sang high harmonies on Beatles songs, but he could also sing in a lower register when required. what a joke. "Knowledge about the music and the bands is essential to rock music fans, and it's part of the fabric of the 2 Guys Named Chris program. Check out: You Got It, Former Geordie frontman Brian Johnson faced the daunting prospect of replacing the charismatic Bon Scott when he joined AC/DC in 1980, but he quickly established himself on the bands phenomenal, multi-milling-selling Back In Black. Have you listened to him?? Death Cab For Cuties Ben Gibbard once said there are all these little inflections and flutters [hes] really acrobatic, while Creation Records supremo Alan McGee believes that Collins songs immediately lend themselves to being sampled. Check out: Sunflower, Kitted out in his trademark black-and-white striped top, Alex Harvey came to glam rock via Hamburgs beat clubs and the slums of his native Glasgows Gorbals, and he injected the 70s with an air of menace and theatricality that was his and his alone. Last Name Harms #2. Ian Anderson, Brad Delp, Justin Hayward and Don Henley got ripped off! Its incredible that Lou Gramm of Foreigner is not on this list. Tyler once told Billboard his philosophy was to kick ass and leave a footprint, and his killer vocals have been doing just that for the past 50 years, with hits such as Walk This Way, Love In An Elevator, Janies Got A Gun, and Sweet Emotion chalking up all the proof anyone could ever need. Check out: Your Song, Capable of alternating between a throaty growl and an ear-splitting falsetto, Judas Priests Rob Halford is the owner of a versatile voice with a wide vocal range. 10. Roger Waters is a great songwriter but a decidedly mediocre rock singer. A more versatile adaptable voice does not exist. For his 2009 album Mr. Lucky, Isaak collaborated with producer John Shanks. This list surpasses your knowledge. [21] He joined James Blunt and returning judges Guy Sebastian and Dannii Minogue. christ hamlet thompson, john wetton, glenn hughes. As an actor, he's had supporting roles and bit parts in films such as Married to the Mob, The Silence of the Lambs, Little Buddha, That Thing You Do! but they never were great singers. Classification: People: By occupation: Men by occupation / Singers: Male singers: By nationality: British Also: United Kingdom: People: By occupation: Men by occupation / Singers: Male singers. Actual tragic excuse of an all time list. [16], In addition to his work as a musician, Isaak has appeared in numerous feature films and television shows as an actor, sometimes as a main character, but mostly playing smaller roles. [9] The album saw Isaak hone his style to sophisticated R&B. Ozzy Osbourne is at #8 I mean the list is just a joke. His first solo hit, Solsbury Hill, the Kate Bush duet Dont Give Up and his spellbinding anti-apartheid hymn, Biko, are three prime examples of Gabriels passionate and reflective vocal performances. A decade of big hair and even bigger egos, the 1980s was the heyday of rock. In a 2005 interview with Louder magazine, Brian May said, Frees Fire And Water is one of our real inspirations and influences. Isaak composed a theme song for U.S. late-night television variety-talk show The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn. However, his plaudits are well earned, and hes since gone from strength to strength, with recent hits such as Believer, Thunder, and Natural showing that hes currently at the top of his game. Everyone has their personal faves, but not having Roy Or is on in the top ten is a joke. moved over eight million copies. And no Michael McDonald? he is not on that list at all?? Unlike. for sure these 2 are missing , Klaus Meine ( Scorpions) and Phil Mogg ( UFO) . Ronnie James dio, brent smith of shine down. 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. Check out: Highway To Hell, Often praised for his poetic lyrics and sensual stage presence, Jim Morrisons vocal prowess is often overlooked. Check out: Song To The Siren, Phil Collins former Genesis bandmate Peter Gabriel tends to pick up the vocal plaudits, but Collins successfully took up the lead vocal roles after Gabriels departure and later launched one of rock and pops most successful solo careers. And some of them really didnt sound all that good. A case can be made that Justin should be the #1 voice. It has its critics, but its also highly singular and, such is the way Farrells unique tonality blends with the sprawling, psychedelic vibes of Janes Addiction, its hard to imagine any other vocalist providing the yin to the bands yang. George Roger Waters is a singer, songwriter, bassist, and composer from the United Kingdom. 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. Like his band, Pettys voice oozed both toughness and tenderness, so its no surprise he was one of rocks most durable and distinctive presences, with four decades worth of classics to his name, including Listen To Her Heart, Free Fallin, I Wont Back Down, and the indelible duet with Fleetwood Mac singer Stevie Nicks Stop Draggin My Heart Around. Noddy Holder better than Robert Plant and just about everyone on this list. Check out: Thatll Be The Day, Controversy has always followed Jerry Lee Lewis, so much so that everything from his manic piano-playing to his legendary hell-raising has often obscured the fact that the self-styled Killer is a rock singer of range, nuance, and distinction. He was the only guy Elvis was afraid of knocking him off his perch. Whether they are loved for their looks, their work, their personality or some combination of all three, here is a ranking of the top 20 stars named Chris in Hollywood: 20. Check out: Learn To Fly, A highly distinctive baritone, Nick Cave is renowned for his emotionally intense and occasionally borderline narrative style, which has helped him maintain a successful and consistently creative career for over 35 years. Isaak was born in Stockton, California,[3] to Dorothy (ne Vignolo; 19312021), and Joseph "Joe" Isaak (19292012), a forklift driver. The drummer (Kirke) and the guitarist (Ralphs) hired Brian Howe themselves to front the band not the record company! "Life Will Go On" from this album was featured in Chasing Liberty, a 2004 film starring Mandy Moore and Matthew Goode. Johnny Carroll Johnny Cash Crazy Cavan and the Rhythm Rockers Sanford Clark Joe Clay Eddie Cochran The Collins Kids Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen [8] [9] [10] Creedence Clearwater Revival [11] [12] [13] [14] Crash Craddock Mac Curtis Sonny Curtis The Chop Tops Cigar Store Indians D [ edit] Ronnie Dawson [7] : 270 Lemmy & Ozzy too. Joe Elliot over Bruce Dickinson is ludicrous. Without Geoff Tate, Myles Kennedy or Klaus Meine, this aint it! [citation needed]. How many celebrities named Chris can you think of? Storming the charts with Led Zeppelin from 1968 to 1980, Plant's distinctive tenor voice defined an era of hard rock. He even took on Freddie Mercurys mantle when he toured with Queens Brian May and Roger Taylor (as Queen + Paul Rodgers) across 2005-06, with the shows leading to 2008s The Cosmos Rocks album. In the list is missing the very best rock male vocalist (maybe the second after Freddie): BRAD DELP from Boston. Check out: Mr. Brightside, Initially known for his rapid-fire rap technique, Anthony Kiedis distinctive baritone gradually revealed itself as Red Hot Chili Peppers shifted from the frantic funk-punk of their early years through to a more mainstream-friendly mixture of punk, psychedelia and arena-rock. I never get bored of singing it. Paul Rodgers was incapable of singing any of Howes songs on tour even though fans repeatedly ask to hear them because after all, Howes songs were big hits, gold and platinum ones. If Steve Perry is not in ur Top 5, ur list holds no weight in my book. He is in his 70s and can still sing every song in their catalog perfectly. In 2007, a live performance of Isaak singing Fats Domino's hit "Blueberry Hill" with Johnny Hallyday at La Cigale was released on Hallyday's live album La Cigale: 12-17 Dcembre 2006. 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: 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. Give me a break. that guy was a freak of nature.. Only 4 singers over all : Robert Plant, Ronnie James Dio, Steve Perry and Freddie Mercury and Ian Gillan also. Mike Patton (Faith no More) is your one big miss. Anthony Kiedis is easily the weakest link in RHCP, barely keeping in tune. Give it to Isaak. Check out: Thunder, David Johansens gravelly, attitude-soaked baritone was one of the most instantly recognisable components in New York Dolls DNA. Check out: Dancing In The Moonlight, Possessing a powerful, resonant voice much larger than his diminutive physical stature would suggest, New Hampshire-born Ronnie James Dio rose to prominence as part of the late 70s and early 80s metal and hard rock scene. Could have fronted any style of rock. 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. Check out: Get It On, In rocknroll terms, few figures are as groundbreaking as Texas-born Buddy Holly. Often imitated, never bettered, Joeys signature cracks, snarls, hiccups, crooning and youthful-beyond-his-years voice made for one of the punk eras most recognisable voices. 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. Peter Hammill? 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. 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. Its crazy how high he can sing. Alice in Chains Layne Staley should have been #1. However, she experienced even greater success as a solo artist. Others in lowers category. However, the late icon rarely attracts plaudits as a vocalist, and its well-documented that he harboured reserves of self-doubt in relation to his singing ability. 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