Discussion:
Best singing voice of rock?
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Raja, The Great
2011-04-11 01:41:10 UTC
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Annie Haslem of Renaissance.
Manco
2011-04-11 02:04:24 UTC
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Eric Adams of Manowar, no contest.
Joe Ramirez
2011-04-11 02:38:34 UTC
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Post by Manco
Eric Adams of Manowar, no contest.
It's not really necessary to have a shallow opinion on absolutely
every musical question that might occur to someone, but since you
asked, the answer is "no."

For *this type of singing*, I would say that both Elizabeth Fraser of
Cocteau Twins (http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=Qh83z5vIP0w&feature=related) and Alison Goldfrapp of Goldfrapp
are
probably better. For other types of singing, other singers would be.
Jeffrey Hamilton
2011-04-11 21:40:43 UTC
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Post by Manco
Eric Adams of Manowar, no contest.
It's not really necessary to have a shallow opinion on absolutely
every musical question that might occur to someone, but since you
asked, the answer is "no."
For *this type of singing*, I would say that both Elizabeth Fraser of
Cocteau Twins (http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=Qh83z5vIP0w&feature=related) and Alison Goldfrapp of Goldfrapp
http://youtu.be/dvY-y-H6TDg are
probably better. For other types of singing, other singers would be.
You've just introduced me to two new vocalist/artists and I enjoyed them
both very much. I will now make a point of searching out their music.
Thankyou.

cheers....Jeff

cheers.....Jeff
Joe Ramirez
2011-04-11 02:42:43 UTC
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Post by Raja, The Great
http://youtu.be/Kf23mJNOkHM
Annie Haslem of Renaissance.
It's not really necessary to have an opinion on absolutely every
musical question that might occur to someone, but since you asked, the
answer is "no."

For *this type of singing*, I would say that both Elizabeth Fraser of
Cocteau Twins (http://www.youtube.com/
watchv=Qh83z5vIP0w&feature=related) and Alison Goldfrapp of Goldfrapp
http://youtu.be/dvY-y-H6TDg are
probably better. For other types of singing, other singers would be.
Joe Ramirez
2011-04-11 02:46:27 UTC
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Post by Raja, The Great
http://youtu.be/Kf23mJNOkHM
Annie Haslem of Renaissance.
It's not really necessary to have an opinion on absolutely every
musical question that might occur to someone, but since you asked, the
answer is "no."

For *this type of singing*, I would say that both Elizabeth Fraser of
Cocteau Twins (http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=Qh83z5vIP0w&feature=related) and Alison Goldfrapp of Goldfrapp
http://youtu.be/dvY-y-H6TDg are
probably better. For other types of singing, other singers might be.
Manco
2011-04-11 03:00:05 UTC
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Lou Gramm of Foreigner at his peak.
who?
2011-04-11 03:03:19 UTC
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Post by Raja, The Great
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Annie Haslem of Renaissance.
John Lennon, with Paul coming in a close 2nd.
ulysses@msomm.com
2011-04-11 03:25:31 UTC
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John and Paul, I will call that a toss up.
Raja, The Great
2011-04-11 03:38:28 UTC
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Post by ***@msomm.com
John and Paul, I will call that a toss up.
Reese both had a crappy range
Fattuchus
2011-04-11 11:16:22 UTC
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Post by ***@msomm.com
John and Paul, I will call that a toss up.
Me too!!!!!
Jeffrey Hamilton
2011-04-11 21:19:57 UTC
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Post by Fattuchus
Post by ***@msomm.com
John and Paul, I will call that a toss up.
Me too!!!!!
Absolutely two of the finest ever. I also loved Greg Lake's voice in his
formative years (KC + ELP). Everybody has their favourites and I believe it
is almost impossible to be subjective. It's merely what flicks your Bic,
isn't it ?

cheers....Jeff
Raja, The Great
2011-04-11 03:41:52 UTC
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Annie Haslem of Renaissance.
John Lennon, with Paul coming in a close 2nd.
Paul was twice better than John and he was still quite average
who?
2011-04-11 04:03:28 UTC
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Annie Haslem of Renaissance.
John Lennon, with Paul coming in a close 2nd.
Paul was twice better than John and he was still quite average
You asked for opinions. I gave you mine.
Mike Smith
2011-04-11 13:44:58 UTC
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Annie Haslem of Renaissance.
John Lennon, with Paul coming in a close 2nd.
Paul was twice better than John and he was still quite average
You asked for opinions. I gave you mine.
Raja doesn't believe in opinions. To him, there is in fact *one*
*right* *answer* to this question, and if he makes enough lists and
starts enough pointless threads, he *will* *find* *it*!

--
Mike Smith
Trevor Corey
2011-04-11 04:11:07 UTC
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Raja being kicked in his nuts.
Carey
2011-04-11 04:19:55 UTC
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Post by Raja, The Great
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Annie Haslem of Renaissance.
Haslam did have an exceptionally beautiful voice and benefitted
from some excellent arrangements.
Linda Thompson is another favorite of mine, both with Richard
T. and her much later solo work.
Jeffrey Hamilton
2011-04-11 21:27:08 UTC
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Post by Raja, The Great
http://youtu.be/Kf23mJNOkHM
Annie Haslem of Renaissance.
Haslam did have an exceptionally beautiful voice and benefitted
from some excellent arrangements.
Linda Thompson is another favorite of mine, both with Richard
T. and her much later solo work.
I had to perform a quick google as I'd never heard of her before, oh well.
It appears she's had an interesting and illustrious career, so I'll now go
and have a listen to some of her material on YouTube.

cheers.....Jeff
Whisper
2011-04-11 08:34:25 UTC
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Post by Raja, The Great
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Annie Haslem of Renaissance.
Best singing voice period?

Ted Hawkins;



JohnB
2011-04-11 08:36:54 UTC
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Post by Raja, The Great
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Annie Haslem of Renaissance.
Annie's voice was excellent in this symphonic rock style, but she'd
have been useless singing a Chuck Berry rocker or shouting a wild
blues rock number. For these you'd want Janis Joplin (not my cup of
tea but others like her) or Maggie Bell, Maria Muldaur or even Sandy
Denny. No. She was good at what she did, very good, but only at that.
Court_1
2011-04-11 09:32:45 UTC
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Ann Wilson from Heart. Beautiful and powerful voice.
Fattuchus
2011-04-11 11:17:02 UTC
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Post by Court_1
Ann Wilson from Heart. Beautiful and powerful voice.
Yeh, she has a great voice too.
Court_1
2011-04-11 11:33:17 UTC
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Ann Wilson from Heart. Beautiful and powerful voice.
Yeh, she has a great voice too.
Saw Heart live about 14 years ago. I had liked them well enough before
but I had front row center seats to this concert and I was blown away
by her voice after seeing the live performance. Her voice filled up
the whole place(no fat comments here, lol!)
topaz
2011-04-11 17:48:53 UTC
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Ann Wilson from Heart. Beautiful and powerful voice.
Yeh, she has a great voice too.
Yes Ann Wilson has a great voice. But my fave is Tiny Tim, now he is
THE voice of rock :)

Seriously IMO it does depend on what kind of song is being done... a
soft love ballad vs hard screaming rock.
Court_1
2011-04-11 23:33:03 UTC
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Ann Wilson from Heart. Beautiful and powerful voice.
Yeh, she has a great voice too.
Yes Ann Wilson has a great voice.  But my fave is Tiny Tim, now he is
THE voice of rock  :)
Seriously IMO it does depend on what kind of song is being done... a
soft love ballad vs hard screaming rock.
Tiny Tim. LOL. How about Pee Wee Herman then? He sings. :)
Fattuchus
2011-04-12 02:43:19 UTC
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Ann Wilson from Heart. Beautiful and powerful voice.
Yeh, she has a great voice too.
Yes Ann Wilson has a great voice.  But my fave is Tiny Tim, now he is
THE voice of rock  :)
Seriously IMO it does depend on what kind of song is being done... a
soft love ballad vs hard screaming rock.
Tiny Tim. LOL. How about Pee Wee Herman then? He sings. :)
If we're going to get silly, I nominate Groucho Marx.
Superdave
2011-04-12 04:47:56 UTC
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Ann Wilson from Heart. Beautiful and powerful voice.
Yeh, she has a great voice too.
Yes Ann Wilson has a great voice.  But my fave is Tiny Tim, now he is
THE voice of rock  :)
Seriously IMO it does depend on what kind of song is being done... a
soft love ballad vs hard screaming rock.
Tiny Tim. LOL. How about Pee Wee Herman then? He sings. :)
If we're going to get silly, I nominate Groucho Marx.
Gomer Pyle !
Court_1
2011-04-13 11:43:57 UTC
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Post by Court_1
Ann Wilson from Heart. Beautiful and powerful voice.
Yeh, she has a great voice too.
Yes Ann Wilson has a great voice.  But my fave is Tiny Tim, now he is
THE voice of rock  :)
Seriously IMO it does depend on what kind of song is being done... a
soft love ballad vs hard screaming rock.
Tiny Tim. LOL. How about Pee Wee Herman then? He sings. :)
If we're going to get silly, I nominate Groucho Marx.
Gomer Pyle !- Hide quoted text -
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LOL. Or how about Uncle Joe from Petticoat Junction? You can go in all
sort of directions with the silliness answers! Don't get me started.
I have only just had a morning coffee! No telling where I can go with
2 coffee's.
Court_1
2011-04-13 11:39:14 UTC
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Post by Court_1
Ann Wilson from Heart. Beautiful and powerful voice.
Yeh, she has a great voice too.
Yes Ann Wilson has a great voice.  But my fave is Tiny Tim, now he is
THE voice of rock  :)
Seriously IMO it does depend on what kind of song is being done... a
soft love ballad vs hard screaming rock.
Tiny Tim. LOL. How about Pee Wee Herman then? He sings. :)
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LOL! Or how about Jimmy Durante? Voice was smooth as silk. :)
Superdave
2011-04-13 13:01:06 UTC
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Ann Wilson from Heart. Beautiful and powerful voice.
Yeh, she has a great voice too.
Yes Ann Wilson has a great voice.  But my fave is Tiny Tim, now he is
THE voice of rock  :)
Seriously IMO it does depend on what kind of song is being done... a
soft love ballad vs hard screaming rock.
Tiny Tim. LOL. How about Pee Wee Herman then? He sings. :)
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LOL! Or how about Jimmy Durante? Voice was smooth as silk. :)
and goodnight mrs calabash wherever you are !
Joe Ramirez
2011-04-11 09:55:00 UTC
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Annie Haslem of Renaissance.
Annie's voice was excellent in this symphonic rock style, but she'd
have been useless singing a Chuck Berry rocker or shouting a wild
blues rock number. For these you'd want Janis Joplin (not my cup of
tea but others like her) or Maggie Bell, Maria Muldaur or even Sandy
Denny. No. She was good at what she did, very good, but only at that.
For this general type of female singing, I'd suggest Elizabeth Fraser
of Cocteau Twins or Allison Goldfrapp of Goldfrapp. For all-purpose
rock vocal power, tone and versatility, you can't do better than PJ
Harvey.
poisoned rose
2011-04-11 20:50:17 UTC
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Post by Joe Ramirez
For this general type of female singing, I'd suggest Elizabeth Fraser
of Cocteau Twins or Allison Goldfrapp of Goldfrapp. For all-purpose
rock vocal power, tone and versatility, you can't do better than PJ
Harvey.
You have the same problem I have -- your scope of listening experiences
just hopelessly overwhelms the people with whom you're dialoguing. You
might as well be writing in another language.
Raja, The Great
2011-04-11 21:26:42 UTC
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Post by Joe Ramirez
For this general type of female singing, I'd suggest Elizabeth Fraser
of Cocteau Twins or Allison Goldfrapp of Goldfrapp. For all-purpose
rock vocal power, tone and versatility, you can't do better than PJ
Harvey.
You have the same problem I have -- your scope of listening experiences
just hopelessly overwhelms the people with whom you're dialoguing. You
might as well be writing in another language.
S.N.O.B.
poisoned rose
2011-04-12 19:40:53 UTC
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Post by Joe Ramirez
For this general type of female singing, I'd suggest Elizabeth Fraser
of Cocteau Twins or Allison Goldfrapp of Goldfrapp. For all-purpose
rock vocal power, tone and versatility, you can't do better than PJ
Harvey.
You have the same problem I have -- your scope of listening experiences
just hopelessly overwhelms the people with whom you're dialoguing. You
might as well be writing in another language.
S.N.O.B.
P.O.S.E.U.R.
Raja, The Great
2011-04-12 20:18:59 UTC
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Post by Joe Ramirez
For this general type of female singing, I'd suggest Elizabeth Fraser
of Cocteau Twins or Allison Goldfrapp of Goldfrapp. For all-purpose
rock vocal power, tone and versatility, you can't do better than PJ
Harvey.
You have the same problem I have -- your scope of listening experiences
just hopelessly overwhelms the people with whom you're dialoguing. You
might as well be writing in another language.
S.N.O.B.
P.O.S.E.U.R.
S.N.O.B.B.Y P.O.S.E.U.R .... he he...pwned?
poisoned rose
2011-04-12 20:30:21 UTC
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Post by Joe Ramirez
For this general type of female singing, I'd suggest Elizabeth Fraser
of Cocteau Twins or Allison Goldfrapp of Goldfrapp. For all-purpose
rock vocal power, tone and versatility, you can't do better than PJ
Harvey.
You have the same problem I have -- your scope of listening experiences
just hopelessly overwhelms the people with whom you're dialoguing. You
might as well be writing in another language.
S.N.O.B.
P.O.S.E.U.R.
S.N.O.B.B.Y P.O.S.E.U.R .... he he...pwned?
You know I have miles and miles more musical knowledge than you have.
You can't dispute this, so the only thing you can do is call me a "snob"
for saying so.

Now, please go kill yourself.
Raja, The Great
2011-04-13 00:22:02 UTC
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Post by poisoned rose
Post by Raja, The Great
Post by poisoned rose
Post by Joe Ramirez
For this general type of female singing, I'd suggest Elizabeth Fraser
of Cocteau Twins or Allison Goldfrapp of Goldfrapp. For all-purpose
rock vocal power, tone and versatility, you can't do better than PJ
Harvey.
You have the same problem I have -- your scope of listening experiences
just hopelessly overwhelms the people with whom you're dialoguing. You
might as well be writing in another language.
S.N.O.B.
P.O.S.E.U.R.
S.N.O.B.B.Y  P.O.S.E.U.R .... he he...pwned?
You know I have miles and miles more musical knowledge than you have.
You don't gain knowledge by listen to some unknown worthless indie
bands... If you are talking about the 60s and 70s... I know a hell
lot. Appreciating music is not a competition like you think so.
Post by poisoned rose
You can't dispute this, so the only thing you can do is call me a "snob"
for saying so.
I am talking about your snobby attitude... comes with owning a
gazillion songs 99% of which you NEVER listen to.
Post by poisoned rose
Now, please go kill yourself.
poisoned rose
2011-04-13 00:51:28 UTC
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You know I have miles and miles more musical knowledge than you have.
You don't gain knowledge by listen to some unknown worthless indie
bands...
This comment is stupid on multiple levels. Why try so hard to look like
an idiot?

I can tell you this: I learn a whole lot more through exploring
previously unheard acts than you learn through years of redundantly
Googling "all-time best" lists of the same handful of household-name
legends.
Post by Raja, The Great
If you are talking about the 60s and 70s... I know a hell
lot.
No, you don't. You really don't. And the '60s and '70s are just a wee
subset of music anyway.
Post by Raja, The Great
comes with owning a gazillion songs 99% of which you NEVER listen to.
One thing's for sure: I do *own* my music, since I didn't just steal it
all from the Internet.
Jim Beam
2011-04-11 10:23:02 UTC
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Post by Raja, The Great
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Annie Haslem of Renaissance.
Roy Orbinson
Stevie Nicks
Jeffrey Hamilton
2011-04-11 21:42:00 UTC
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Annie Haslem of Renaissance.
Roy Orbinson
Stevie Nicks
Roy had a beautiful voice didn't he. In the country field you couldn't beat
Marty Robbins either.

cheers......Jeff
The Lone Star
2011-04-11 23:50:26 UTC
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Post by Jeffrey Hamilton
Roy had a beautiful voice didn't he. In the country field you couldn't beat
Marty Robbins either.
That's for damned sure!


小乃
2011-04-12 00:15:37 UTC
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Meatloaf!
Jim Beam
2011-04-12 00:22:00 UTC
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Meatloaf!
Mashed potatos and gravy? Or fries on the side?
Jeffrey Hamilton
2011-04-13 04:27:01 UTC
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Roy had a beautiful voice didn't he. In the country field you couldn't beat
Marty Robbins either.
That's for damned sure!

http://youtu.be/C7hCuDL8j2M

Great band too, really good players. Those harmonies were so tight they
squeaked.

cheers.....Jeff
Jim Beam
2011-04-12 00:28:03 UTC
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Annie Haslem of Renaissance.
 Roy Orbinson
 Stevie Nicks
Roy had a beautiful voice didn't he. In the country field you couldn't beat
Marty Robbins either.
  cheers......Jeff
Roy was/ is great and in my book the best.
There are very few that come close to what he did.

Marty is a good choice, what do you think
of Eddie Arnold? Not to be confused with Arnold the Pig.
Court_1
2011-04-12 02:32:46 UTC
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Post by Jeffrey Hamilton
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Annie Haslem of Renaissance.
 Roy Orbinson
 Stevie Nicks
Roy had a beautiful voice didn't he. In the country field you couldn't beat
Marty Robbins either.
  cheers......Jeff
Roy was/ is great and in my book the best.
There are very few that come close to what he did.
Marty is a good choice, what do you think
of Eddie Arnold?  Not to be confused with Arnold the Pig.
Hey, don't knock Arnold "the pig" Ziffel's singing voice. He was a
natural! :)
Jeffrey Hamilton
2011-04-13 04:30:09 UTC
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Annie Haslem of Renaissance.
Roy Orbinson
Stevie Nicks
Roy had a beautiful voice didn't he. In the country field you couldn't beat
Marty Robbins either.
cheers......Jeff
Roy was/ is great and in my book the best.
There are very few that come close to what he did.

Marty is a good choice, what do you think
of Eddie Arnold? Not to be confused with Arnold the Pig.

Yep, he's another one I'd forgotten about, like Slim Whitman he had that
yodel thingy down pat. :)

cheers.....Jeff
Fattuchus
2011-04-11 11:15:53 UTC
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Post by Raja, The Great
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Annie Haslem of Renaissance.
It's a tie between John and Paul. Yay!
jtees4
2011-04-11 12:49:27 UTC
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On Sun, 10 Apr 2011 18:41:10 -0700 (PDT), "Raja, The Great"
Post by Raja, The Great
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Annie Haslem of Renaissance.
Ringo. Was there really any doubt?
SliceAndDice
2011-04-11 12:52:24 UTC
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Annie Haslem of Renaissance.
Freddie Mercury
Stevie Nicks
Javier González
2011-04-11 13:09:42 UTC
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Annie Haslem of Renaissance.
David Vincent of Morbid Angel.

/what? ;)
The Lone Star
2011-04-11 16:41:11 UTC
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Roy Orbison
Elvis Presley
Freddie Mercury
John Lennon
Paul McCartney
Jackie Wilson
Gene Pitney
Eric Ramon
2011-04-11 17:05:36 UTC
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Roy Orbison
Elvis Presley
Freddie Mercury
John Lennon
Paul McCartney
Jackie Wilson
Gene Pitney
Little Richard
Sam Cooke
John Lennon
Aretha Franklin
Dusty Springfield
Colin Blunstone
David Bowie
Elvis Costello
that Journey guy
Billy Corgan
Kurt Cobain
many, many more
ZeusJupiter
2011-04-11 17:34:15 UTC
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There can be NO other except:

RONNIE JAMES DIO (R.I.P.)
--
I am - I am
Stronger than the wind
I am - I am
Sin
I am - I am
Stronger without you
I am

http://www.diomessageboard.com
http://ronniejamesdiosite.com
TT
2011-04-11 21:18:58 UTC
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RONNIE JAMES DIO (R.I.P.)
Good post!
P-Dub
2011-04-11 17:58:42 UTC
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Post by Eric Ramon
Post by The Lone Star
Roy Orbison
Elvis Presley
Freddie Mercury
John Lennon
Paul McCartney
Jackie Wilson
Gene Pitney
Little Richard
Sam Cooke
John Lennon
Aretha Franklin
Dusty Springfield
Colin Blunstone
David Bowie
Elvis Costello
that Journey guy
Billy Corgan
Kurt Cobain
many, many more
OK - you forgot...

Paul Rodgers
Mick Jagger
Log Gramm (Foreigner)
Steve Walsh (Kansas)
Dennis DeYoung (Styx)
Colin Hay (Men At Work +)
Steven Tyler (yes he can sing!)
James Taylor
Joe Bonamassa (great voice! great guitar!)

and you'll hate me for mentioning this one...

Michael Bolton (probably the best VOICE in music. I'm not thrilled how
has used this gift. Similarly, Kenny G. plays great sax, but I truly
hate his music.)


P-Dub: awaiting the next 'best' or 'worst' list...
Raja, The Great
2011-04-11 18:46:57 UTC
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Post by P-Dub
Post by Eric Ramon
Post by The Lone Star
Roy Orbison
Elvis Presley
Freddie Mercury
John Lennon
Paul McCartney
Jackie Wilson
Gene Pitney
Little Richard
Sam Cooke
John Lennon
Aretha Franklin
Dusty Springfield
Colin Blunstone
David Bowie
Elvis Costello
that Journey guy
Billy Corgan
Kurt Cobain
many, many more
OK - you forgot...
Paul Rodgers
Mick Jagger
Log Gramm (Foreigner)
Steve Walsh (Kansas)
Dennis DeYoung (Styx)
Colin Hay (Men At Work +)
Steven Tyler (yes he can sing!)
James Taylor
Joe Bonamassa (great voice! great guitar!)
and you'll hate me for mentioning this one...
Michael Bolton (probably the best VOICE in music. I'm not thrilled how
has used this gift. Similarly, Kenny G. plays great sax, but I truly
hate his music.)
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Very horrible choices. Michael Bolton? Dennis DeYoung? Steve Tyler?
P-Dub
2011-04-11 19:03:24 UTC
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Post by Raja, The Great
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Post by Eric Ramon
Post by The Lone Star
Roy Orbison
Elvis Presley
Freddie Mercury
John Lennon
Paul McCartney
Jackie Wilson
Gene Pitney
Little Richard
Sam Cooke
John Lennon
Aretha Franklin
Dusty Springfield
Colin Blunstone
David Bowie
Elvis Costello
that Journey guy
Billy Corgan
Kurt Cobain
many, many more
OK - you forgot...
Paul Rodgers
Mick Jagger
Log Gramm (Foreigner)
Steve Walsh (Kansas)
Dennis DeYoung (Styx)
Colin Hay (Men At Work +)
Steven Tyler (yes he can sing!)
James Taylor
Joe Bonamassa (great voice! great guitar!)
and you'll hate me for mentioning this one...
Michael Bolton (probably the best VOICE in music. I'm not thrilled how
has used this gift. Similarly, Kenny G. plays great sax, but I truly
hate his music.)
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Very horrible choices. Michael Bolton? Dennis DeYoung? Steve Tyler?
You may not like their musical output. But they can sing very, very well.
ulysses@msomm.com
2011-04-11 19:16:05 UTC
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The question isn't the most beautiful singing voice, it's "best"
voice.

Obviously Roy Orbison would have the most beautiful voice. "Best" is a
different matter.
Court_1
2011-04-11 20:40:54 UTC
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The question isn't the most beautiful singing voice, it's "best"
voice.
Obviously Roy Orbison would have the most beautiful voice. "Best" is a
different matter.
The most beautiful may also be the best to somebody. "Best" has many
interpretations. It is pretty wide open.
Jeffrey Hamilton
2011-04-11 22:00:28 UTC
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Roy Orbison
Elvis Presley
Freddie Mercury
John Lennon
Paul McCartney
Jackie Wilson
Gene Pitney
Little Richard
Sam Cooke
John Lennon
Aretha Franklin
Dusty Springfield
Colin Blunstone
David Bowie
Elvis Costello
that Journey guy
Billy Corgan
Kurt Cobain
many, many more
OK - you forgot...
Paul Rodgers
Mick Jagger
Log Gramm (Foreigner)
Steve Walsh (Kansas)
Dennis DeYoung (Styx)
Colin Hay (Men At Work +)
Steven Tyler (yes he can sing!)
James Taylor
Joe Bonamassa (great voice! great guitar!)
and you'll hate me for mentioning this one...
Michael Bolton (probably the best VOICE in music. I'm not thrilled
how has used this gift. Similarly, Kenny G. plays great sax, but I
truly hate his music.)
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Very horrible choices. Michael Bolton? Dennis DeYoung? Steve Tyler?
You may not like their musical output. But they can sing very, very well.
I've always liked Tommy Shaw of Styx too. I saw them in 1979 I believe it
was, outdoor concert in Toronto and their harmonies were amazing, his voice
in particular really impressed me.

cheers.....Jeff
s***@comcast.net
2011-04-11 22:04:51 UTC
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Similarly, Kenny G. plays great sax, but I truly
hate his music.)
Kenny G is an adequate saxophonist, but I wouldn't call him "great."

The fact that I hate his music as well is besides the point.
Court_1
2011-04-11 23:27:40 UTC
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Roy Orbison
Elvis Presley
Freddie Mercury
John Lennon
Paul McCartney
Jackie Wilson
Gene Pitney
Freddie Mercury is a good one.
RichL
2011-04-12 03:34:07 UTC
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Post by The Lone Star
Roy Orbison
Elvis Presley
Freddie Mercury
John Lennon
Paul McCartney
Jackie Wilson
Gene Pitney
Freddie Mercury is a good one.
Yeah, I'd say Freddie, Roy Orbison, and Chris Cornell are tops on my list.
Carey
2011-04-12 04:57:42 UTC
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Post by Court_1
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Roy Orbison
Elvis Presley
Freddie Mercury
John Lennon
Paul McCartney
Jackie Wilson
Gene Pitney
Freddie Mercury is a good one.
Yeah, I'd say Freddie, Roy Orbison, and Chris Cornell are tops on my list.
Little to do with 'best', but Bryan Ferry (affectations and all), Lee
Michaels,
and Paul Rodgers (despite the juvenile material) all are worth a good
listen.
Ferry's work on 'Country Life' in particular has some real intensity
despite
his later lounge lizard persona.
anthony
2011-04-12 03:16:32 UTC
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http://youtu.be/Kf23mJNOkHM
Annie Haslem of Renaissance.
David Vincent of Morbid Angel.
/what? ;)
I second the suggestion of Roy Orbison. What a faultless voice; his
shift from chest to falsetto was seamless and better than very many
highly-trained opera singers.
Anthony
JJ (UK)
2011-04-11 19:13:18 UTC
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Robert Plant

JJ (UK)
Jeffrey Hamilton
2011-04-11 22:06:21 UTC
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Robert Plant
JJ (UK)
Yep, it took a while for Robert to be nominated in this list, but wasn't he
a powerhouse in Led Zep's early years ? I still remember hearing the first
album the first time and I was absolutely gobsmacked.
And then they got really good !

cheers.....Jeff
TT
2011-04-11 21:16:07 UTC
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http://youtu.be/Kf23mJNOkHM
Annie Haslem of Renaissance.
That's not rock though, rather folk music.
JohnB
2011-04-11 21:42:25 UTC
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Post by Raja, The Great
http://youtu.be/Kf23mJNOkHM
Annie Haslem of Renaissance.
That's not rock though, rather folk music.
Oh, it's certainly NOT folk!

Renaissance are what I would call symphonic rock - if it *has* to be
labelled - and in that genre, Annie Haslam fits beautifully well.
Another similar voice would perhaps be Julianne Regan of All About
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TT
2011-04-11 22:15:30 UTC
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Post by TT
Post by Raja, The Great
http://youtu.be/Kf23mJNOkHM
Annie Haslem of Renaissance.
That's not rock though, rather folk music.
Oh, it's certainly NOT folk!
Renaissance are what I would call symphonic rock - if it *has* to be
labelled -
It may not be folk either regardless of my opinion but definitely not rock.

As much rock as these songs (better voices as well):




Raja, The Great
2011-04-11 23:32:28 UTC
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Post by TT
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http://youtu.be/Kf23mJNOkHM
Annie Haslem of Renaissance.
That's not rock though, rather folk music.
Oh, it's certainly NOT folk!
Renaissance are what I would call symphonic rock - if it *has* to be
labelled -
It may not be folk either regardless of my opinion but definitely not rock.
You have a wrong definition of rock music. Symphonic rock is rock. So
is folk rock. Renaissance were doing mostly symphonic rock. If you are
looking for folk rock try Fairport Convention. They were British too
and they sounded drastically different.
Post by TT
http://youtu.be/2KODZtjOIPg
http://youtu.be/DFvkhzkS4bw
Jim Beam
2011-04-12 00:32:27 UTC
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Post by TT
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Post by TT
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http://youtu.be/Kf23mJNOkHM
Annie Haslem of Renaissance.
That's not rock though, rather folk music.
Oh, it's certainly NOT folk!
Renaissance are what I would call symphonic rock - if it *has* to be
labelled -
It may not be folk either regardless of my opinion but definitely not rock.
You have a wrong definition of rock music. Symphonic rock is rock. So
is folk rock. Renaissance were doing mostly symphonic rock. If you are
looking for folk rock try Fairport Convention. They were British too
and they sounded drastically different.
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So then, rock is rock if it's rock?
When is it not rock?
If it's all rock?
Julian
2011-04-12 02:32:52 UTC
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You have a wrong definition of rock music.
LMAO, because YOU do. Fucking tool.
Jeffrey Hamilton
2011-04-13 04:38:20 UTC
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Post by JohnB
Post by TT
Post by Raja, The Great
http://youtu.be/Kf23mJNOkHM
Annie Haslem of Renaissance.
That's not rock though, rather folk music.
Oh, it's certainly NOT folk!
Renaissance are what I would call symphonic rock - if it *has* to be
labelled -
It may not be folk either regardless of my opinion but definitely not rock.
http://youtu.be/2KODZtjOIPg
http://youtu.be/DFvkhzkS4bw
Since you seem to like the ladies, here's a couple from Joni Mitchell. The
first one is from very early in her career, performed live on a local TV
show.


This second one is about 20 years later and is a live concert recording,
from France I believe. The band is amazing.
The musicians? are Pat Metheney-guitar, Michael Brecker-sax, Jaco
Pastorius-bass , Lyle Mays-Keys and Don Alias on Drums.





cheers.....Jeff
Jeffrey Hamilton
2011-04-13 03:54:35 UTC
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Post by TT
Post by Raja, The Great
http://youtu.be/Kf23mJNOkHM
Annie Haslem of Renaissance.
That's not rock though, rather folk music.
Oh, it's certainly NOT folk!

Renaissance are what I would call symphonic rock - if it *has* to be
labelled - and in that genre, Annie Haslam fits beautifully well.
Another similar voice would perhaps be Julianne Regan of All About
Eve. - http://youtu.be/mZ15nDrekTU

Another new, for me, artist and I like it too. Julianne Regan has a very
pleasant voice. Thanks for the introduction.

cheers.....Jeff
Jim Beam
2011-04-11 23:08:10 UTC
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http://youtu.be/Kf23mJNOkHM
Annie Haslem of Renaissance.
Billy Holiday
Rita Coolidge
Martina Mcbride
Linda Ronstadt
Janis Joplin

Bob Seger
Buddy Holly
Chuck Negron-- Three Dog Night
Allan Clarke-- The Hollies
Roy Kenner-- James Gang
Ted Neely
Jeffrey Hamilton
2011-04-13 04:02:35 UTC
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http://youtu.be/Kf23mJNOkHM
Annie Haslem of Renaissance.
Billy Holiday
Rita Coolidge
Martina Mcbride
Linda Ronstadt
Janis Joplin

Bob Seger
Buddy Holly
Chuck Negron-- Three Dog Night
Allan Clarke-- The Hollies
Roy Kenner-- James Gang
Ted Neely

As a teenager I used to see Roy Kenner in his first band in Toronto, RK and
the Associates, they were called. He then joined Bush and they recorded one
album and when that group disbanded he joined James Gang along with Bush
guitarist Dominic Triano.

cheers....Jeff
Patrick Kehoe
2011-04-13 15:14:18 UTC
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Post by Jim Beam
Post by Raja, The Great
http://youtu.be/Kf23mJNOkHM
Annie Haslem of Renaissance.
Billy Holiday
Rita Coolidge
Martina Mcbride
Linda Ronstadt
Janis Joplin
Bob Seger
Buddy Holly
Chuck Negron-- Three Dog Night
Allan Clarke-- The Hollies
Roy Kenner-- James Gang
Ted Neely
As a teenager I used to see Roy Kenner in his first band in Toronto, RK and
the Associates, they were called. He then joined Bush and they recorded one
album and when that group disbanded he joined James Gang along with Bush
guitarist Dominic Triano.
  cheers....Jeff
Rock voices... Billy
Holiday? :)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

P

jdeluise
2011-04-11 23:38:55 UTC
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Yasuko Onuki of Melt-Banana
TheWalrusWasDanny
2011-04-11 23:48:42 UTC
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Yasuko Onuki of Melt-Banana
Yoko Ono..she was a blinding Vocalist (snigger).

Danny
Fattuchus
2011-04-12 02:44:25 UTC
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Yasuko Onuki of Melt-Banana
Yoko Ono..she was a blinding Vocalist (snigger).
Danny
LOL. I think you got your diseases/ailments mixed up. Perhaps you
meant to say "cause of deafness and insanity."
number_six
2011-04-12 01:02:25 UTC
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There are many greats mentioned in this thread, and many more yet to
be mentioned. But I'll take a different tack.

When I think of a singer whose voice has *character*, I think of
someone like Johnny Cash.

When I think of singers whose voices created a unique and immediately
recognizable blend of sound, I think first of The Four Tops, The Mamas
and the Papas, and, to a lesser extent, X.

There are many different ways you can look at this question.

To the OP, give a listen to Maddy Prior (from Steeleye Span).
jdeluise
2011-04-12 01:06:33 UTC
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There are many different ways you can look at this question
And that's why it's a poor question...
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