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[Diablos]

Forget a top 3.

Chris Cornell
Thom Yorke
Freddie Mercury
Matthew Bellamy
Cedric Bixler Zavala
Jeff Buckley

Cornell rocks though. Lately his voice hasn't been so good; I'm not sure if that's because he's getting older or what, but, I'm talking about back in the day. Songs like Fell on Black Days or Zero Chance. This dude is like a hybrid of an opera singer and punk rock.

 

[WrenAndroid]

1.Thom Yorke
2.Scott Walker
3.Roy Orbison

 

[btrboyev]

I'll be the first to mention steve perry and his sexy voice.

 

[AlphaSnake]

I think Cornell is every bit as powerful today as yesterday. But that's just me.

My list:

Chris Cornell
Dave Grohl

I don't know who'd be my 3rd pick...Robert Plant? Josh Homme? Freddie Mercury? Bruce Dickinson? Matthew Bellamy?

*shrugs*

 

[Leon]

3. Cedric Bixler Zavala

Top 3 vocalists or top 3 "what-nutty-idiosynractic-statement-can-I-include-for-maximum-controversy?" list?

 

[Excess Poo Flakes]

James Hetfield, and the dude from sonata arctica

 

[Diablos]

Cedric's a good singer, he's like Geddy Lee but not as geeky.

I forgot about Matthew Bellamy, shit.

 

[btrboyev]

Dave Grohl

I don't get that one bit...he's really not that good. He sounds decent on a record, but he's horrible live.

 

[Diablos]

I've seen the Foos live, and Dave's voice is decent.
You need to hear the Foo Fighters b-side "A320". Grohl is a damn good vocalist.

 

[btrboyev]

I'll say he's decent rock singer..I guess when the title says vocalist, I kinda envisioned a little more.

 

[jett]

Robert Plant, damnit.

 

[Red Blaster]

Freddie Mercury.

 

[AlphaSnake]

I don't get that one bit...he's really not that good. He sounds decent on a record, but he's horrible live.

I've seen them live and he sounded great. I love his screams and I love how he sings. The guy gives me adrenaline rushes.

 

[Animal]

1. The Singer of The Who
2. Robert Plante (singer of Led Zeppelin)
3. James Hedfield (singer of metallica)

 

[Diablos]

yeah, I definitely agree about freddie mercury.

 

[Paradox]

MY Favorites :

1)Jared Leto
2)Gavin Hayes
3)Trent Reznor

4)Chris Hall
5)Maynard
6)Gavin Rossdale

 

[cubicle47b]

Carey Mercer is probably my favorite singer (outside of folk music) at the moment. Yay to sounding like you're going to crack at any moment.

 

[lexi]

1) Freddie Mecury
2) Axl Rose
3) Dave Gilmour

 

[White Man]

No Bowie love?

 

[100Bullets]

Cedric's a good singer, he's like Geddy Lee but not as geeky.

I forgot about Matthew Bellamy, shit.

Go Geddy Lee but I would say Freddie Mercury, James Maynard Keenan, and Axl Rose.

 

[blindrocket]

1. James Maynard Keenan

2. Chino Moreno

3. Peter Steele

 

[Kabuki Waq]

1. Maynard

2.James Hetfield (listen to Outlaw Torn from S&M if you dont believe me)

3. teh singer from Dredg

 

[Eminem]

1) Gavin Hayes of Dredg

2) Maynard

3) Chino Moreno from Deftones



I'm only basing this on bands I've personally seen live. if it was all time, it'd be all stuff like Plant and Freddie. but i can only judge what i've heard in person

 

[100Bullets]

Yeah, the Dredg guy puts on a good show but he is very mellow on stage.

 

[CajoleJuice]

If we're talking all-time then,

1. Plant
2. Cornell
3. Mercury

And Diablos, you were talking about how awesome Cornell was back in the day - I agree, it seems his voice got less and less powerful. If you listen to the very early SG albums, his voice is ridiculous. He's probably destroyed his vocal chords singing songs like Beyond and Wheel and New Damage.

 

[El Papa]

I think I agree with Juice. Although I have a soft spot for David Lee Roth.

 

[Drensch]

 

[Zeo]

In no order, a few of my favorites: Dave Grohl, Chris Cornell, Axl Rose..

I absolutely can't stand Thom Yorke. Radiohead isn't too bad, but as a vocalist, I don't see him being in a top ## list.

Robert Plant is awesome too.

If you want to talk about "new" popular bands, (and please know I'm not talking about best ever, just ones that I enjoy) I've always been a fan of Mark from blink-182. Yeah, I know he's not a great singer but I just really like how his voice sounds. Chester from Linkin Park has an amazing voice too (even if you hate them, you have to admit the guy has a pretty nice voice).

Oh, and 50 Cent.

EDIT: How the hell did I forget Trent Reznor, wtf.

 

[Vicious]

.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

eddie vedder
robert plant
ashlee simpson

 

[FoneBone]

1. Freddie Mercury

Followed, in indeterminate order, by Bowie, Jagger, Axl Rose, and Bono.

There are a few other vocalists who I like for their voices, but not really for their music.

 

[Eminem]

Yeah, the Dredg guy puts on a good show but he is very mellow on stage.

pfft, he spaz's his arms all the time =p
he doesn't move much, but you can so tell he's into it. plus, his voice is insane.


these three new acoustic tracks they put out are too good for words. he has the best live voice EVER. these acoustic tracks solidify this in history.

 

[Diablos]

50 Cent?

50 Cent doesn't SING

 

[Kabuki Waq]

50 Cent?

50 Cent doesn't SING

he doesnt even rap....he mumbles.


Well i guess he DOES sound like i imagine a guy who got shot through the mouth would sound. :lol

 

[Diablos]

BUT HE GOT SHOT 9 TIMES

BEST SINGER EVER

It amazes me how 50 Cent continues to make money. There is absolutely no substance to his music whatsoever. NONE. I saw his latest video and I had to turn it off after the first minute and a half, I couldn't stand it.

 

[Zeo]

50 Cent?

50 Cent doesn't SING

You didn't actually think I was being serious.. did you?

 

[Ryudo]

1. Jeff Buckley RIP.
2. Scott Weiland
3. Bowie

 

[Diablos]

You didn't actually think I was being serious.. did you?

Haha never know here.

Yes, Jeff Buckley.

 

[Dead]

You didn't actually think I was being serious.. did you?

If you want to talk about "new" popular bands, (and please know I'm not talking about best ever, just ones that I enjoy) I've always been a fan of Mark from blink-182. Yeah, I know he's not a great singer but I just really like how his voice sounds. Chester from Linkin Park has an amazing voice too (even if you hate them, you have to admit the guy has a pretty nice voice).

yes. yes we did.

 

[Desperado]

Freddie had the perfect rock voice.

 

[Diablos]

But I'm sitting here listening to "Don't Stop Me Now" by Queen, and it's amazing, his vocal talent. Has there ever been anyone else that can sing just like he did? I don't think so. Not in a rock band at least.

I'm sure Freddie should have been more careful with his sexual needs and whatnot... but it's still such a shame that he died.

 

[Lemurnator]

1. The Singer of The Who
2. Robert Plante (singer of Led Zeppelin)
3. James Hedfield (singer of metallica)

Roger Daltry

Robert Plant

Screw James Hedfield.

 

[Eminem]

no, mercury is jesus. there is no question.



but for recently, enjoy hearing heaven in gavin's voice in this unreleased acoustic track: http://angrygodofjebus.com/ac/sony_connect_acoustic_-_catch_without_arms.mp3



edit: also, Daltry still sounds ungodly good. it's crazy. him singing Love Reign O'er Me is the best thing you'll ever hear

 

[etiolate]

Cornell
Mercury
Bowie

 

[Patrick Klepek]

1. David Bowie
2. Freddy Mercury
3. Rivers Cuomo (Pinkerton)

 

[shpankey]

Dave Mustaine (Megadeth) is fucking special among the special.

and I forget his name, but the old Anthrax singer was pretty incredible at times ("Cry for the Indiaaaaaaans" ::bangs head:: )

 

[Zeo]

yes. yes we did.

o i c. You must not like them!

Dave Mustaine (Megadeth) is fucking special among the special.

and I forget his name, but the old Anthrax singer was pretty incredible at times ("Cry for the Indiaaaaaaans" ::bangs head:: )

I don't like Megadeth. At all. But he does have a great friggin' voice.

 

[shpankey]

ya no doubt... i know lots of people that don't care for their music (Megadeth) but are flabergasted by his vocal ability. it's just insane.

 

[bridegur]

Will Sheff
Gruff Rhys
Rivers Cuomo
Ben Kweller
Petra Hayden
Morrissey
David Bowie
Thom Yorke
Bjork

 

[Jesus Carbomb]

Ian MacKaye [Fugazi]
Mark Lanegen