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[Cunth]

He's not the most technically talented singer, but he's possibly my favourite singer. His voice and style is so distinctive and I think his has gotta be the most easily recognizable voice around.

 

[highrider]

He’s an unlikable, preening doofus. He’s done some good vocals in his early career but the Stones were tired when I was a teenager and I’m old. It’s really just Keith being really good at rhythm riffs.

 

[ClanOfNone]

I'm more of a Bruce Dickinson guy myself.

 

[Tschumi]

I dunno, Robert Plant, Bob Dylan, Sting... Maynard... I'm not saying Mick isn't the bee's knees but yeah, there are at least some people with equally distinctive voices~ and they don't have knock knees

 

[Thing on a Spring]

Hard to mistake Chris Cornell's voice when you hear it.

 

[mcjmetroid]

I would say Meatloaf or Freddie Mercury as well.

For female I would say Tina Turner

 

[Bunker Hosted]

The OP is asking if Mick Jagger is the most unmistakable, not if you like him or not..

I would have to say no. I think the most unmistakable vocalist would be Chris Cornell, Robert Plant(Other than Greta van fleet) or Steven Tyler.

 

[Thing on a Spring]

The OP is asking if Mick Jagger is the most unmistakable, not if you like him or not..

Aye, calm down there, Robocop.

 

[Bunker Hosted]

Aye, calm down there, Robocop.

Please only refer to me as Robodick

 

[Nymphae]

Shirley Manson and Fat Mike

 

[Kev Kev]

elvis

 

[Birdo]

Noddy Holder from Slade is pretty unmistakable. But not as well known.

 

[ValiantTraveler]

I don't know, but Freddie is up there for sure.

 

[Ballthyrm]

There is a lot of really good distinct vocalists.
It's almost as if it were a requirement to be at the top to have a unique voice.

Whitney Houston, Dolly Parton, Celine Dion, Adele, Aretha Franklin, a lot of Female singers have very distinct voice too.

As for the men, Sinatra, Michael Jackson, Ray Charles, Elton John, there is so many -.-

 

[Ozzy Onya A2Z]

Bono or James Brown instead maybe.

 

[Cunth]

There is a lot of really good distinct vocalists.
It's almost as if it were a requirement to be at the top to have a unique voice.

Whitney Houston, Dolly Parton, Celine Dion, Adele, Aretha Franklin, a lot of Female singers have very distinct voice too.

As for the men, Sinatra, Michael Jackson, Ray Charles, Elton John, there is so many -.-

nah

 

[John Mullins]

Cher on autotune.

 

[Winchester]

I think there's a lot out there. Jagger for sure is noticeable right away.

Geddy Lee (Rush)
Bon Scott/Brian Johnson (AC/DC)
Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam)
Steve Perry (Journey)
Huey Lewis (Huey Lewis and the News)
John Fogerty (CCR)
Robert Plant (Led Zep)
Scott Weiland (STP/Velvet Revolver)

I think all these guys have really unmistakable voices.

 

[ricardo_sousa11]

Michale Jackson and Freddie Mercury are the most recognizable voices worldwide in pretty much any culture

 

[Cunth]

I can’t tell the difference between Freddy Mercury and Michael Jackson

 

[Slings and Arrows]

The guy from crash test dummies. Although when he sings it can be mistaken for an earthquake

The correct answer is Sir Steven Hawking.

 

[spandexmonkey]

Tom Waits and Screamin' Jay Hawkins

 

[Mihos]

Stevie Nicks is probably the most immediately recognizable

 

[ClanOfNone]

Mercury is an excellent choice.

There's also the wicked witchery of Stevie Nicks.

 

[Mistershine.]

Axl Rose is pretty unique sounding, miles Kennedy, s to the n to the double o p, norah jones, dolly parton. Bob Dylan on his Christmas album sounds very unique, absolutely terrible, but unique.

 

[HE1NZ]

Roy Orbison probably. But I don't think there are any Jagger impersonators either.

 

[Ozzy Onya A2Z]

Stevie Nicks is probably the most immediately recognizable

You're right there, Cindi Lauper would be second fiddle to her but also quite recognisable.

 

[TyphoonStruggle]

Chester Bennington

 

[Scotty W]

Can’t stand this grandamafucker

 

[AV]

Brian Johnson takes the throne

 

[Sakura Doritos]

Axl Rose, clearly the one true king.

 

[TheMan]

This is pretty much impossible to answer

But I'd say Michael Jackson was pretty distinct
Billy Corgan too

 

[Soodanim]

Prince.

 

[Ceallach]

I would say Ozzy is the mosty unmistakable honestly.

 

[TGO]

Stevie Nicks is probably the most immediately recognizable

I don't know I use to mistaken her for Belinda Carlisle lol

 

[Alone in 2020]

It would have been more interesting If the question was the other way around!
because when I first heard mr. blue sky, I thought the singer was john lennon!

 

[kingbean]

Geddy Lee
Les Claypool
Brian Johnson
Dave Mustaine

All those guys sound very unique too.

 

[REE Machine]

Lead singer from ACDC

 

[REE Machine]

This is pretty much impossible to answer

But I'd say Michael Jackson was pretty distinct
Billy Corgan too

You'd be surprised how much the weekend sounds like MJ and how people ant distinguish between the two

 

[DunDunDunpachi]

If I was transported to a nightmare Heavy Metal FAKK world, the Wilson sisters would be at the top of the tallest ziggurat with the loudest sound-system, beckoning all:

 

[Raven117]

Bob Dylan. Billy Corgan. Axel Rose.

 

[V1LÆM]

Um, no. lol.

nobody. NOBODY tops Freddie Motherfuckin' Mercury, darling.

I'll just leave these here to let you educate yourself. his voice has magnificant range from pop, rock, r&b, and classical.

 

[GymWolf]

I recently discovered this guy

 

[TGO]

Unmistakable, there is a lot
Bob Dylan
Prince
Michael Jackson
Nelly Furtado
Steven Tyler
Freddie Mercury
Axl Rose
David Gray
David Bowie
Kelly Jones
Tina Turner
Mariah Carey
Celine Dion
Björk
Wanya & Nathan Morris
Sisqo
Kate Bush

I can go on, but I got things to do
Oh and can't mistaken Britney for anyone else

 

[O-N-E]

If we're talking about recognizable and pleasant...

It's Michael Jackson, clearly.

Takes a couple of words from him to make you realize this classic sounds better with him singing it (and Diana sings it good).

Spoiler

 

[Loke]

Dave Mustaine definitely.

 

[SLoWMoTIoN]

I know who he is but I don't remember his voice.

 

[MilkyJoe]

He’s an unlikable, preening doofus. He’s done some good vocals in his early career but the Stones were tired when I was a teenager and I’m old. It’s really just Keith being really good at rhythm riffs.

Salty Beatles fan?

Beatles suck.

 

[lock2k]

He's not the most technically talented singer, but he's possibly my favourite singer. His voice and style is so distinctive and I think his has gotta be the most easily recognizable voice around.

He is truly a legend, no doubt. I really like his style.

ps: Thank God morons stopped with that trend of rhyming Swagger with Mick Jagger in songs which was so prevalent 10 years ago. Motherfuckers. lol

 

[Reptars Revenge]

Way out there answer. Eminem