Here is my choice for best singers in rock: 1. Tommy Shaw (Styx, Damn Yankees). Very underrated. 2. Jack Russell (Great White). Lots of character & emotion in his voice. 3. Tony Harnell (TNT). Haven't listened to them in awhile, but remember being amazed at his voice. The guy definitely has PIPES! 4. Don Dokken (Dokken)/Klaus Meine (Scorpions)(tie). Neither have the range that they used to, but in their prime they were awesome! 5. Lou Gramm (Foreigner). Haven't heard him sing lately, but I've always thought his singing was the best part of listening to Foreigner. 6. Taime Downe (Faster Pussycat). Just kidding. (He belongs in that other list.)http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3104#msg-3104Sat, 25 May 2013 04:37:37 +1000 Phorum 5.2.16 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3505#msg-3505 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3505#msg-3505
1 Jimi Jamison(Survivor) No doubt about it.
2 Lou Grahm (Foreigner)
3 Mark Free
4 Tommy Heart(Fair Warning) He is like Jimi Jamison, Steve Perry combined.
5 Hugo
6 Kevin Chalfant(Two Fires)
7 Steve Perry
8 David Coverdale(Whitesnake)
9 Oliver Hardman(At Vance). He sounds a bit like Mike Reno.
10 Mike Reno(Loverboy)
11 Sammy Hager
12 Dave Baldwin(Departure)
13 Keith Slack(Steelhouse lane)

That's only a part of great men of voice...

Regards

Susumu
]]> Susumu NoticeboardSun, 23 Jul 2000 21:28:23 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3455#msg-3455 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3455#msg-3455
1. Steve Perry
2. Sammy Hagar
3. Lou Gramm
4. Michael Lee Smith (Starz)
5. The guy from Prisoner
6. Oni Logan
7. Glenn Hughes
8. Mark Free
9. James Christian
10.Ed from Live]]> Nick Green NoticeboardSat, 22 Jul 2000 22:34:01 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3282#msg-3282 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3282#msg-3282 KAOS FAN NoticeboardTue, 18 Jul 2000 17:07:37 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3273#msg-3273 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3273#msg-3273Rob Halford...Glenn Hughes...Marq Torien...Bruce Dickenson...Bon Scott...Joe Elliot...Axl Rose...Lonesome Dave Peverett..Tommy Kiefer...Bill Matson(Tangier)..
...Klaus Meine....John Ozzy Osbourne...........the list goes on...........

Andrew Paul wrote:
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1) Freddie Mercury- does anyone need to ask why? 2) David Coverdale-a great singer and frontman. 3) David DeFeis(Virgin Steele)-check out his performance on "The House of Atreus" , ranging from gutwrenching power to `utter delicacy.4) Tony Harnell- one of the best consistently over a 15 year period. 5) Steve Perry-a master!]]> Lil Al NoticeboardTue, 18 Jul 2000 08:10:43 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3217#msg-3217 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3217#msg-3217
1. Mark/Marcie Free
2. Kelly Hansen
3. Ray Gillen(RIP)
4. Robert Mason
5. Midnight
6. Tommy La Verdi
7. Carl Albert(RIP)
8. D.C. Cooper
9. Keith Slack
10. Geoff Tate

Just ten of my faves. Any questions?

Popefreak]]> Popefreak NoticeboardSun, 16 Jul 2000 15:10:14 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3215#msg-3215 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3215#msg-3215Hayes (poppy I know, but he's damn good) and HUGO...one more Kevin Chalfant!
]]> Cheryl Ann NoticeboardSun, 16 Jul 2000 12:53:40 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3180#msg-3180 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3180#msg-3180My choices are:

1)Paul Rodgers - Legendary Pipes, this guy is the prototype for Joe Lynn Turner
Lou Gramm and many others.

2) Glenn Hughes - His vocal ability is beyond human.

3) Freddie Mercury - Although he is gone He was the absolute best.

4) Ronnie James Dio- His voice is the heavy metal master, also the prototype
for that genre voice to compare to.

5) David Coverdale - His bluesy tone makes woman lustful.(My girlfriend says)

6) Robert Plant - In his day with the Zep nobody can touch him, also many
people copy his style.




]]> Rosco NoticeboardSat, 15 Jul 2000 02:08:48 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3177#msg-3177 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3177#msg-3177In no particular order:

Bobby Kimball (of TOTO) This guy wails in the studio and live....
Steve Perry (He will be missed in Journey)
Lou Gramm (I too have heard that his voice is not what it used to be but hey...having a near death experience will do that to a guy)
Brian Howe (Listen to any of the albums he did with Bad Company as proof)
Sammy Hagar (IMHO he kicks Dave's ass when it comes to vocal chops...I guess Dave puts on a better show)
Richard Page (Mr. Mister, 3rd Matinee...this guy was asked to replace lead singers in TOTO and Chicago....because he can sing his ass off!!)
David Coverdale (I don't even like Whitesnake a whole lot...but this guy is incredible)
Paul Rodgers (This is the guy that everyone tries to copy...and for good reason)

I could go on and on.....]]> essbee NoticeboardSat, 15 Jul 2000 01:36:54 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3166#msg-3166 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3166#msg-3166
David Coverdale
Kieth Slack
David Lee Roth
Ozzy Osbourne
Steve Perry
Goran Edman
Leif Sundin
Mats Levin
Fernando Garcia
Parramore McCarty
Robert Mason
Jamie Rowe
]]> Danimal NoticeboardFri, 14 Jul 2000 15:38:56 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3161#msg-3161 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3161#msg-31611. Steve Perry (ex-Journey, solo).....I tend to be a big fan of the motown/soul vocal approach to rock music, and Perry remains the best for me. Great Tina Turner/Gleen Hughes-ish vocal style on the "Oh Sherrie" b-side "Don't Tell Me Why You're Leaving".

2. Mark Free (King Kobra, Signal, Unruly Child, Solo)....regardless of the style of music, Free had it coupled with a range that he didn't use even half of it a lot of times. In a lot lower pitch than normal, his vocals on the unreleased "Angel of Grace" are just out of this world......

3. Bob Catley (Magnum, Hard Rain, Solo).....Powerful, yet melodic with a style of his own and his voice has done nothing but improve over the years...

4. Phil Collins (Genesis, Solo)......one of those vocalists than nobody really sounds like. Original vocal style which might seem odd at first listen, but works very well. Also, one of those who has had very little change in his voice despite many years of touring. IMO, a great songwriter also.


others not in order...

Freddy Curci (Sheriff, Alias, Solo)....best range I have ever heard with an incredibly clear voice. He can do things with his voice that most vocalists can only dream of...

Jimi Jamison & Dave Bickler (Survivor)......few vocalists I have heard have that raw edge that Dave Bickler does and his vocals on the original version of "Ever Since the World Began" (later covered by Jamison and Tommy Shaw) remain my favorite version of the song. On the other hand, Jimi Jamison was just perfect for the later softer, more AOR-ish version of Survivor. "Man Against the World" from When Seconds Count is one of my all-time favorite vocal performances...

Darren Wharton (Dare)....technically not the best and not the greatest range, but most vocalists would kill for just a little bit of the overflowing emotion and feeling that Darren Wharton can infuse a song with.

Lou Gramm (Foreigner, Shadow King, Solo)...saw him recently and while I was less than impressed as it appears quite a bit of his high range is gone. At any rate though, studio wise, his voice is just incredible.

Kevin Chalfant (707, Steel Breeze, The View, The Storm, Two Fires, Solo)....lots of bands, one voice. Eye of the Storm is, IMO, his finest work to date and "Whatcha Doin Tonight?" is wonderful highliting all sides of his voice.

Hugo (Valentine, Open Skyz, Solo)....very good songwriter and great feeling in his voice. Some might say he is very close to Steve Perry but there is enough difference to make Hugo stand out.

Danny Vaughn (Waysted, Tyketto, Vaughn)....not as melodic as some, but just an extra dose of power and attitude which can go a long way!


and somewhere on the list though I have heard enough to decide where he would go.....Glenn Hughes.

Kevin]]> Kevin NoticeboardFri, 14 Jul 2000 12:28:06 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3159#msg-3159 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3159#msg-3159
BEST RANGE - Geoff Tate
MOST POWER - Ronnie James Dio
BEST LIVE - Rob Halford
STILL ROCKS - Bruce Dickinson
BEST DUET - Steve Perry / Gregg Rollie
BEST OVERALL - Steve Perry]]> Whynot NoticeboardFri, 14 Jul 2000 10:47:02 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3154#msg-3154 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3154#msg-3154
Bob Catley
David Readman
Geoff Tate
David Coverdale
Rob Halford

and many more...


]]> Mike NoticeboardFri, 14 Jul 2000 09:07:00 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3151#msg-3151 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3151#msg-3151Ray Gillen
David Coverdale
Danny Bowes
Danny Vaughan
Ronnie James Dio.
As soon as this is posted,I'll think of someone else!!]]> Davy(N.I.) NoticeboardFri, 14 Jul 2000 05:10:08 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3150#msg-3150 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3150#msg-3150
Chris Cornell (The new David Coverdale!)
Glenn Hughes
Geoff Tate
Richie Sambora
Danny Vaughn
Mark Free
James Christian
Jeff Keith
Ann Wilson
Amanda Marshall (Chicks can rock too y'know!!)

And I actually really DO like Gary Hughes but I'l probably get crucified for that one!!

There' probably loads I've forgotten about.
Later...]]> Surfpunk NoticeboardFri, 14 Jul 2000 04:37:02 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3143#msg-3143 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3143#msg-3143Steve Walsh
Glenn Hughes
Robert Plant
Mark Free
Eric Bloom
James Christian
Steve Perry
Todd Rundgren
David Coverdale
Michael Lee Smith
Terry Brock
]]> Carl NoticeboardFri, 14 Jul 2000 02:54:49 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3140#msg-3140 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3140#msg-3140
Travis]]> travis NoticeboardFri, 14 Jul 2000 02:03:40 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3128#msg-3128 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3128#msg-3128 Andrew Paul NoticeboardThu, 13 Jul 2000 17:21:43 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3125#msg-3125 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3125#msg-3125 Rob NoticeboardThu, 13 Jul 2000 16:25:20 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3124#msg-3124 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3124#msg-3124"Wave of Emotion" is probably my personal favorite, but "What Is" and "Something To Say" are excellent, also. His newest album "Break It All Down" is very good, but I haven't really gotten into it yet. He has an excellent all-blues album called "Bi-Polar Blues" which is very good if you are into that sort of thing. "Mother Heads Family Reunion" is O.K., but it lacks a little bit in the songwriting department.
He has definitely come a long way since the old Shrapnel days. Most of those albums were all instrumental, except "Fever Dream", which is not highly recommended. Only noteworthy track is "Dream of a New Day".]]> Rob NoticeboardThu, 13 Jul 2000 16:21:03 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3123#msg-3123 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3123#msg-3123 Danimal NoticeboardThu, 13 Jul 2000 16:15:43 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3121#msg-3121 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3121#msg-3121 John Q NoticeboardThu, 13 Jul 2000 16:04:48 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3118#msg-3118 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3118#msg-3118 Mrpool NoticeboardThu, 13 Jul 2000 14:09:01 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3117#msg-3117 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3117#msg-3117
David Coverdale. No explaination nescesary

John Popper - Blues Traveler. Highly underrated

Chris Wilson - An Aussie who mostly plays blues. If I had to choose one word to describe his voice it would be RICH.

Lou Gramm - Once again no explaination nescesary.]]> Phil NoticeboardThu, 13 Jul 2000 13:59:13 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3116#msg-3116 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3116#msg-31162) Kelly Hansen
3) Ray Gillen]]> Brian NoticeboardThu, 13 Jul 2000 13:54:00 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3114#msg-3114 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3114#msg-3114
1. Joe Lynn Turner
2. Jeff Scott Soto
3. David Coverdale
4. Stephen Tyler
5. Johnny Gioeli
6. Jean Beauvoir
7. Tony Martin
8. Kelly Keeling
9. Thomas Vikstrom
10. Richie Kotzen

]]> Rob NoticeboardThu, 13 Jul 2000 13:34:14 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3111#msg-3111 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3111#msg-3111
Stan Bush - Stan Bush
Steve Perry - Journey
Jimi Jamison - Survivor

these vocalist have inspired me the most through the years
they sing with raw emotion and heart!

]]> Corey NoticeboardThu, 13 Jul 2000 12:24:59 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3110#msg-3110 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3110#msg-3110
Blackie Lawless - I rate him the most powerful voice in rock
Sebastian Bach
Johnny Geoli
Ronnie James Dio
Ozzy Osbourne

Better stop there...

Cheers and beers

Benno]]> Benno NoticeboardThu, 13 Jul 2000 12:18:01 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3107#msg-3107 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3107#msg-3107Jack Russel-Great White
Kevin Chalfant-The Storm, Two fires
Tommy Heart-fair warning
]]> wayne NoticeboardThu, 13 Jul 2000 11:31:17 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3106#msg-3106 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3106#msg-3106-Mark Free(Signal,Unruly Child,solo,12 Pound Sledge)
-Jeff Scott Soto(Talisman,Takara,Kuni,Malmsteen,Gary Schutt,Eyes etc..............................................
-Danny Vaughn(Tyketto,Waysted,solo)
-Sammy Hagar/David Lee roth (Van Halen)......for different reasons
-Keith Slack(Steelhouse Lane)

I could go on but they are the five that come immediately to mind.

Cheers,
Brent.
]]> brent NoticeboardThu, 13 Jul 2000 10:25:28 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3104#msg-3104 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3104,3104#msg-3104
1. Tommy Shaw (Styx, Damn Yankees). Very underrated.

2. Jack Russell (Great White). Lots of character & emotion in his voice.

3. Tony Harnell (TNT). Haven't listened to them in awhile, but remember being amazed at his voice. The guy definitely has PIPES!

4. Don Dokken (Dokken)/Klaus Meine (Scorpions)(tie). Neither have the range that they used to, but in their prime they were awesome!

5. Lou Gramm (Foreigner). Haven't heard him sing lately, but I've always thought his singing was the best part of listening to Foreigner.

6. Taime Downe (Faster Pussycat). Just kidding. (He belongs in that other list.)]]> Mrpool NoticeboardThu, 13 Jul 2000 09:23:54 +1000