I was just having a discussion with my wife about who the best living rock singers of the last 30 years or so are. We differed a little bit on some, but our basic list is, in no particular order, Eddie Vedder, Corey Taylor, Lajon Witherspoon, David Draiman, Brent Smith, Lzzy Hale and Shaun Morgan. She keeps saying Bruce Springsteen but I disagree. This is obviously leaving out people with 1 foot in the grave like Kieth Richards and Robert Plant and others of that era. I would like to hear what others think about who we missed on the list, or who shouldn't be on the list. I know nobody here really knows me here but I thought this is as good a place to ask as any to get an objective point of view.
Greatest is always subjective, in this case does your list have to be from the already know and famous? If not, I would say that Mustasch from Mustasch and Big Daddy rich from THC are better singers than is in your list. They are just not well known.
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Sammy Hagar is highly underrated. He has a hell of a range. Michael Anthony is a good backup singer, too. (Check out "Chickenfoot".) Robert Plant should be on the list. Paul Rodgers.
Sammy Hagar is highly underrated. He has a hell of a range. Michael Anthony is a good backup singer, too. (Check out "Chickenfoot".) Robert Plant should be on the list. Paul Rodgers.
I almost added Sammy to my list. At 72 years old, he still sings the same as when he was in his 30's. Great singer.
Originally posted by jw3: I know nobody here really knows me here but I thought this is as good a place to ask as any to get an objective point of view.
Glad to meet ya'! Good luck!
Strictly for singing (not considering front-man showmanship, instrument proficiency, song writing skills, etc.)?
Paul Rodgers of Free, Bad Company, & Queen:
Another viewpoint from a player/producer/sound engineer:
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I haven't paid much attention to Rock n' Roll in over 40 years. Everyone I could name has long since passed. To me, the greatest Rock singer ever was a little girl from Texas.
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No mention of the great Ian Gillan? Obviously no Deep Purple fans here.
How wrong you are my friend Deep Purple is most definitely one of the greatest. The only reason I did not mention Ian is because I think his best contribution to the music world is that one album,...that one GREAT album, Perfect Strangers. After that he was hit and miss. But he definitely has an amazing voice.
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The only reason I did not mention Ian is because I think his best contribution to the music world is that one album,...that one GREAT album, Perfect Strangers.
...his best contribution to the music world is that one album,...that one GREAT album, Perfect Strangers.
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And yeah... Perfect Strangers is probably my favorite Deep Purple. (Track and album.)
Okay, you guys tweaked my interest. I'm a Deep Purple fan from way back, but it's their older stuff I'm familiar with... and as I posted earlier, I wasn't even aware of this album.
So I listened to the song, Perfect Strangers. My assessment (not that you asked for it )... I loved it when it finally kicked into its Led Zep Kashmir mode at 4:05, but damn, the song's only 5:24 long! I'm intrigued though, so I'll listen to the rest of the album.
Okay, you guys tweaked my interest. I'm a Deep Purple fan from way back, but it's their older stuff I'm familiar with... and as I posted earlier, I wasn't even aware of this album.
Perfect Strangers was their huge reunion album and tour in 1984! It was hard to miss!
One singer that always gets missed on this kind of list is Mickey Thomas. He still sounds like he did 45 years ago.
I don't know how to use the quote feature here but to answer somebody's question, No they don't have to be famous. And to answer somebody elses question, I was just thinking singing ability but I guess the other factors are important too. Also In my original post I don't know how I forgot to mention Maynard James Keenan from Tool.
I don't know how to use the quote feature here but to answer somebody's question, No they don't have to be famous. And to answer somebody elses question, I was just thinking singing ability but I guess the other factors are important too. Also In my original post I don't know how I forgot to mention Maynard James Keenan from Tool.
And to answer somebody elses question, I was just thinking singing ability but I guess the other factors are important too.
The reason I asked is, back in the day, David Lee Roth was both an above-average singer but also an incredibly energetic front man. Watching him use the stage was a huge part of the Van Halen experience.
P.S. Someone should probably mention Rodger Waters of Pink Floyd:
And Steve Perry:
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I love the responses, didn't think I would get the wide variety. Also I find interesting that nobody mentioned the singers that I brought up in my original post. Maybe nobody here knows them, which leads me to believe that at 43 years old that I am much younger than this crowd. Anyway, rock on, whoever you like. P.S. I can't stand Geddy Lee. Not that anyone mentioned him though.
I can't speak for anyone else. But I didn't want to just repeat the same stuff. So I tried to mix it up a little. However, I'm familiar with (and also like) most of the singers you mentioned.
Also not a fan of Geddy Lee. No offense to Rush or their fans.
I can't speak for anyone else. But I didn't want to just repeat the same stuff. So I tried to mix it up a little. However, I'm familiar with (and also like) most of the singers you mentioned.
Also not a fan of Geddy Lee. No offense to Rush or their fans.
Trying to figure out the quote thing. Please bear with me
Two of my favorite rock music singers passed away recently. I'm referring to Tom Petty and Chris Cornell. /QUOTE]
Chris was the greatest of today's generation. I don't know how to post a video like a bunch of people did in this thread but Sevendust covering Soundgarden " The day I tried to live " is one of my new favorites covering debatably the GOAT. But like anything, to each their own.
Sticking strictly to the last 30 years: Scott Lucas. Through Local H, he pioneered the two-piece lineup in alternative rock (by modifying his guitars with a second pickup - two strings function as bass); overcame label buyouts, an assault in Russia where he almost lost his voice, and two drummer changes while touring/recording basically nonstop since the 90s and constantly going above/beyond for fans of the band. They released their 9th album in April and have streamed both acoustic covers and full shows from their practice space since the pandemic began.
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Originally posted by jw3: I don't know how to post a video like a bunch of people did in this thread...
If you're familiar with the tags for bold text, quotes, etc... it's the same type of thing. Just put youtube in the brackets, and a link to the video in the middle. Sort of like this...
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[youtube]video link[/youtube]
You can also click "edit" on someone else's post with a YouTube video in it. It won't let you edit their post, but you can see what they typed in.
I am not a Rush fan, but some might find this Geddy Lee interview interesting.
Thanks for posting that. I did find it very interesting.
I had originally never been a Rush fan because I could never get past Geddy Lee's high-pitched vocals. However, I can now listen to a lot of their material and simply appreciate the quality musicianship of all three members.
I was just groovin' to some vintage CCR... and John Fogerty definitely deserves to be mentioned in this thread. The man's voice exudes power and raw emotion.
I barely recognized John Fogerty (with a mustache) in this promotional video, but it's a trippy flick worthwhile watching.
I always say that there were only two good things to come out of the '80s: Ronald Reagan and the Fiero. I should add Chrissie Hynde to that list. She has a unique vocal style.
I'm intrigued though, so I'll listen to the rest of the album. 
