1. Ann Wilson - Heart 2. Steve Walsh - Kansas 3. Elton John 4. Lou Gramm - Foreigner 5. Peter Cetera - Chicago 6. Steve Perry - Journey 7. Freddy Mercury - Queen 8. John Lennon - The Beatles 9. Burton Cummings - Guess Who 10. Robert Plant - Led Zeppelin 11. Paul Rodgers - Bad Company 12. Jon Anderson - Yes 13. Paul McCartney - The Beatles 14. Neil Young - Buffalo Springfield/CSN&Y 15. Justin Hayward - Moody Blues 16. Ozzy Osbourne - Black Sabbath 17. Dave Grohl - Foo Fighters 18. Dave Matthews - Dave Matthews Band 19. Roger Daltrey - The Who 20. Pat Benatar 21. Phil Collins - Genesis 22. Eddie Vedder - Pearl Jam 23. Joe Cocker 24. Stevie Nicks 25. Chris Cornell - Soundgarden 26. David Gilmour - Pink Floyd 27. Grace Slick - Jefferson Airplane 28. Kurt Cobain - Nirvana 29. Axl Rose - GNR 30. Dennis DeYoung - Styx 31. Peter Gabriel 32. Layne Staley - Alice In Chains 33. Don Henley - The Eagles 34. Bono - U2 35. George Harrison - The Beatles 36. John Fogerty - CCR 37. Van Morrison 38. Steven Tyler - Aerosmith 39. Rod Stewart 40. Steve Winwood - Spencer Davis Group/Traffic 41. Janis Joplin 42. Gregg Allman - The Allman Brothers 43. Jim Morrison - The Doors 44. David Bowie 45. Geddy Lee - Rush 46. Tina Turner 47. Mick Jagger - The Rolling Stones 48. Ian Gillian - Deep Purple 49. Stephen Stills - Buffalo Springfield/CSN&Y 50. Ronnie Van Zant - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Wow, there are so many. I would add, in no particular order: Neal Diamond Geddy Lee - Rush Biz Markie
For all those saying Freddie Mercury... I want to introduce you to Raul Panther III lead singer of the Protomen. Similar range, but he goes lower and higher. This song really shows it off. Here is the Protomen covering Don't Stop Me Now from a Queen tribute show they did.
I'm reminded of "What About Bob?" when someone mentions Neil Diamond. "Why did you get a divorce?"/"Doc, there are two types of people in the world; those who like Neil Diamond and those who don't. My wife was a big fan." That sums it up for me. My ex was also a huge fan.
Folks, you are all WAY off. I am a vocalist and let me tell you that there is no doubt and no question that Brad Delp from Boston was the best Rock and Roll singer of all time. Not. Even. Close. No one can soar as effortlessly as he did. Remember, all vocals in the first two Boston albums were him. The high harmonies were clear and painless. His upper registers were full and clear. His mid and lower registers solid and like a baritone. And he was YOUNG (like about 20) when they recorded those first two albums. The tenor voice does not mature until the upper 20s to lower 30s. He was a freak. The man was pure vocal gold. No comparison. I have heard a LOT of vocalists and no one has the talent to be mentioned in the same breath as that man. Try to sing it. I dare you. I have tried... and failed. Now for pure control and style along with raw vocal talent, Paul Rodgers is incredible. Still no Delp, but the best living RnR singer.
Tigermark, you beat me to it! The late, great Brad Delp was indeed a rare vocal talent and his abilities were only equalled by his personality.
