Top 20 Rock Voices of all time

1. Robert Plant
2. Freddie Mercury
3. Ian Gillan
4. Paul Rodgers
5. David Bowie
6. Janis Joplin
7. Ronnie James Dio
8. Bon Scott
9. Roger Daultry
10. Joe Cocker
11. Michael McDonald
12. Ann Wilson
13. Neil Young
14. Elvis
15. Robin Zander
16. Peter Gabriel
17. Jon Anderson
18. Van Morrison
19. Chris Cornell
20. Steve Perry

 

My top 20:

1. Robert Plant
2. Geddy Lee
3. John Fogerty
4. Paul Rodgers
5. Jon Anderson
6. Bob Seger
7. Lou Gramm
8. Steve Perry
9. Donald Fagen
10. Paul McCartney
11. David Lee Roth
12. David Gilmour
13. Ann Wilson
14. Michael McDonald
15. Rik Emmet (Triumph)
16. Roger Daltrey
17. Stevie Nicks
18. George Harrison
19. Peter Frampton
20. Bruce Springsteen

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1. Steve Perry-Journey
2. Lou Gramm-Foreigner
3. Ann Wilson-Heart
4. Elvis
5. Don Henley-The Eagles
6. Robert Plant-Led Zepplin
7. Bob Seger
8. Janis Joplin
9. Elton John
10. Tina Turner
11. Dave Matthews-DMB
12. Peter Cetera-Chicago
13. John Fogerty-CCR
14. Darius Rucker-Hootie & the Blowfish
15. Glenn Shorrock-Little River Band
16. Jon Bon Jovi-Bon Jovi
17. Aaron Lewis-Staind
18. Eddie Vedder-Pearl Jam
19. Kevin Cronin-REO Speedwagon
20. Van Morrison

 

Such a tough thing to list. Its so subjective when you consider the greatest rock voice could be the most unique and distinguishable (like a Joe Cocker) or who has the best range and dynamics (like a Steve Perry).

Here's mine and a few comments:

1) Steve Perry (Combination of range and power unmatched in rock music but sadly he blew out his vocal cords during the process)

2) Robert Plant (He could hit every note but didnt have the sonic punch of Perry. His voice today isnt what it once was but considering his singing style he still sounds very, very good)

3) Ann Wilson (Probably the best female rock voice in terms of range and tone)

4) Freddie Murcury (Could easily put above Wilson. Had an octave range thats never been matched. Flaming gay blade but still top notch)

5) Elvis (Arguably the most recognizable voice the world over)

6) John Lennon (Much better voice then ever given credit for)

7) Burton Cummings (Listen to Stand Tall or Dream of a Child....pure butter, should be in everyones top 10)

8) Janis Joplin (As soon as you hear her, there is no doubt who's singing)

9) Lou Gramm (Great vocal timbre. His voice is smooth as silk through all his range)

10) Paul McCartney ( Still sounds good even in his 60's and smoother than Lennon)

11) Steve Walsh (Maybe the best technical singer/musician combination on the list. He plays almost as well as he sings)

12) Joe Cocker (See Joplin, there is no mistake who you are listening too when he opens his mouth)

13) Rod Stewart (One of the most distinguishable voices in rock. Adapted over the years. Rock, Disco, Classics...he's done it all)

14) Roger Daltrey (In his prime he could hit all the notes. Great sound)

15) Stevie Nicks (That raspy voice is unmistakable)

16) Roger Hodgson (Supertramp, possibly the best harmonies ever produced with Rick Davies. Hodgson had the better voice of the two, very unique)

17) Neil Young (Not a great voice but one of the top 20 rock voices of all time)

18) Jeff Lynne (ELO, Traveling Wilbury's. A really fine voice)

19) Bob Segar (The male version of Stevie Nicks rasp. Very recognizable voice)

20) Ozzy ( See Neil Young, not a great voice but one of the greatest!)

 

All my music friends rave about this guy. They say he is technically the finest singer they ever heard. Sadly he died before his time and very little of his material was distributed before his death.

This is a rather sad song considering his fate.

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