Rock/Metal Singers With Great Voices

[Montano]

I was flipping through the channels last night and stumbled upon Iron Maiden in concert. Not only did it bring back many many memories of my youth, but it reminded me of what an amazing voice Bruce has. So I got to thinking about frontmen who could bring it. I couldn't think of too many, but I would certainly include Rob Halford and Ronnie James Dio.

There are tons of singers who are average. Ozzy was my man when I was growing up, but he was an entertainer, not much of a singer. Who are some others who could really bring the vocals ?

[Don Fernando]

Corey Glover from Living Colour (check out their new album, the chair in the doorway).

[Blueface]

First that comes to mind is Roger Daltrey (The Who).
Just watch the opening of any CSI episode. Teenage Wasteland in particular.

[14holestogie]

Ian Gilliam (Deep Purple). The original. :banger

[Kreth]

One of the best concerts I ever saw was Maiden's Brave New World tour. Queensryche opened, then Halford, then the Irons. Three of the best voices in metal right there.
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[Starscream]

Freddy Mercury

[Don Fernando]

Chris Cornell - Soundgarden (they are back!!), Temple of the Dog, Audioslave

[Blueface]

Freddy Mercury

That was going to be my second one without a doubt.
Bohemian Rhapsody. Amazing voice.

[kelmac07]

Mike Tramp from Steelheart
Sebastian Bach from Skid Row
Rod Jackson (early) Slash's Snakepit

[Kreth]

Some others:
James LaBrie - Dream Theater
Karen Crisis - Crisis
David Wayne - Metal Church
Maynard James Keenan - Tool
Lajon Witherspoon - Sevendust
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[tenbaseg]

Funny this was the first thread I clicked on after hitting shuffle on the iPod. Iron Maiden came on and Bruce D was the first name that came to mind.

[mosesbotbol]

I couldn't think of too many, but I would certainly include Rob Halford and Ronnie James Dio.

Those would be my first two picks. I would also include:

Ian Astbury - The Cult
Axel Rose - GnR
David Lee Roth - Van Halen

[Giant & 49er Fan]

Howard Jones - Killswitch Engage (for the new school)

[Kreth]

Layne Staley from AiC. Very distinctive voice, and excellent harmonies with Jerry Cantrell.
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[Parshooter]

Brian Johnson, AC/DC :r

[kelmac07]

Layne Staley from AiC. Very distinctive voice, and excellent harmonies with Jerry Cantrell.
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:tpd: Forgot about Layne!! "tu

[Doctorossi]

Maynard James Keenan - Tool


:tpd: All you need.

[bobarian]

Jim Morrison-The Doors
Bon Scott-AC/DC
Robert Plant-Led Zepplin
Iggy Pop-The Stooges

[krevo]

No mention of Phil Anselmo. One of the gnarliest vocalists of all time. Super heavy grinding vocals with the ability to go high.

[NCRadioMan]

Glenn Danzig - Mistifts/Samhain/Danzig
Zakk Wylde - Black Label Society
William DuVall - AIC
Thom Yorke - Radiohead
David Coverdale - Deep Purple/Whitesnake
Paul Stanley - Kiss
Sebastian Bach - Skid Row
Geoff Tate - Queensryche
Doug Pinnick - King's X
Robin Zander - Cheap Trick
Klaus Meine - Scorpions
Don Dokken - Dokken
Scott Weiland - STP/Velvet Revolver
Pepper Keenan - COC
Jimi Hendrix

And yes, Anselmo is very underrated because people only think of the throaty, grinding style but he can really sing in the "traditional" sense as well.

Here are a few similar threads:
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=17853
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=25449

[Kreth]

At least no one mentioned Jack White or Billy Corgan in this thread. :r
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[wayner123]

STP

[Doctorossi]

Billy Corgan

Somebody mention the most unintentionally funny songwriter in rock? :r ;s

[Kreth]

Somebody mention the most unintentionally funny songwriter in rock? :r ;s
Whenever I hear him sing I have this overpowering urge to beat him up and take his lunch money. :r
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[RRocket]

While not an "amazing" voice, the guy from Steelheart could hit these sick, sick high octaves. When I saw them in concert, I thought my ears were going to bleed...

[Kreth]

While not an "amazing" voice, the guy from Steelheart could hit these sick, sick high octaves. When I saw them in concert, I thought my ears were going to bleed...
He did the vocals for Rock Star too, IIRC.
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[krevo]

Glenn Danzig - Mistifts/Samhain/Danzig


Enough said! :banger

http://www.youtube.com/watch/v/E1aT-38MMOU

[krevo]

oh yah, Bon Scott <3

[mosesbotbol]

Paul Stanley - Kiss
Robin Zander - Cheap Trick
Klaus Meine - Scorpions


Three good pics here, but Robin singing Metal? Rock, or course he is good. I saw Cheap Trick play an acoustic set and his voice was top notch!

[MajorCaptSilly]

Rob Halford - Judas Priest
Ian Astbury - The Cult
David Coverdale - Especially Deep Purple years
Mark Lanegan - Screaming Trees
Nick Cave - Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Chris Whitley
Dave Alvin

MCS

[1badhog07]

Layne Staley from AiC. Very distinctive voice, and excellent harmonies with Jerry Cantrell.
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that new singer alc have isnt too bad,

[1badhog07]

did anybody mention geoff tate from queenryche

[NCRadioMan]

Glenn Danzig - Mistifts/Samhain/Danzig
Zakk Wylde - Black Label Society
William DuVall - AIC
Thom Yorke - Radiohead
David Coverdale - Deep Purple/Whitesnake
Paul Stanley - Kiss
Sebastian Bach - Skid Row
Geoff Tate - Queensryche
Doug Pinnick - King's X
Robin Zander - Cheap Trick
Klaus Meine - Scorpions
Don Dokken - Dokken
Scott Weiland - STP/Velvet Revolver
Pepper Keenan - COC
Jimi Hendrix

And yes, Anselmo is very underrated because people only think of the throaty, grinding style but he can really sing in the "traditional" sense as well.

Here are a few similar threads:
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=17853
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=25449

that new singer alc have isnt too bad,

did anybody mention geoff tate from queenryche
Yep, above. :D

Three good pics here, but Robin singing Metal? Rock, or course he is good. I saw Cheap Trick play an acoustic set and his voice was top notch!

I don't consider many on my list as Metal singers but good Rock singers.

[1badhog07]

oh yeah i just saw it,thanks

[icehog3]

Three good pics here, but Robin singing Metal? Rock, or course he is good. I saw Cheap Trick play an acoustic set and his voice was top notch!

I thought the topic was Rock or Metal?

[wavescrashing]

Jeff Buckley
Jimmy Gnecco (Ours)
Mike Patton(Faith no more)

[SilverFox]

Nobody mention Lemmy???

[NCRadioMan]

Nobody mention Lemmy???

Lemmy is God, but I wouldn't consider him having a great singing voice. With that said, I don't think you have to have a great voice to be really damn good and successful, like Lemmy.

[floydpink]

Ian Gilliam (Deep Purple). The original. :banger

Partied with Ian and a stripper on the porch of an English pub. Didn't know who he was until 20 minutes or so. True story.

[forgop]

Mike Tramp from Steelheart
Sebastian Bach from Skid Row
Rod Jackson (early) Slash's Snakepit

Mike Tramp was in White Lion. Can't remember the singer's name from Steelheart, but he was good. I was 16-17 and saw them twice...one night held the guitarist's beer while he signed stuff by the bus.

[The Poet]

Freddy Mercury

I thought this was supposed to be male singers. :r


I'd toss the names of Gregg Allman and Ian Anderson into this ring too.

[Starscream]

I thought this was supposed to be male singers. :r


Freddy is DA MAN!!!:banger



I'll add Eddie Vedder to the list.

[icehog3]

I thought this was supposed to be male singers. :r




Not cool. Freddy rocked.

[Starscream]

Not cool. Freddy rocked.

:tpd:

[MajorCaptSilly]

I forgot Ronnie James Dio!

MCS

[Don Fernando]

Not cool. Freddy rocked.

Freddy rocked ............... the gay scene ;)









doesn't make him any less of a singer though.

[Eleven]

Maynard James Keenan.

[68TriShield]

Nick Lowe
Dave Edmunds
Brian Setzer
The Boss
SRV
Marshall Crenshaw
Lowell George
Mark Knopfler
Ian Anderson

and so many more...

Edit to add... I recognize very few of the artists being listed.
Just as some of the artists I like, some of you have never heard of. :)

[Thrak]

Some of these singers being listed I wouldnt put in rock or metal...

I'll add Mike Patton to the discussion. Loved Faith No More growing up..

[Montano]

What about Pat Benetar ?
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[MajorCaptSilly]

Nick Lowe
Dave Edmunds
Brian Setzer
The Boss
SRV
Marshall Crenshaw
Lowell George
Mark Knopfler
Ian Anderson

and so many more...

Edit to add... I recognize very few of the artists being listed.
Just as some of the artists I like, some of you have never heard of. :)


You really need to check out some Dave Alvin based on your preferences. One of the best songwriters I've ever known.

MCS

[blugill]

Ronnie Van Zant

[Starscream]

Ronnie Van Zant

RVZ is GOD!:banger

[G G]

Then I have to say Rick Medlocke of Blackfoot fame. Now he plays guitar with Lynyrd Skynyrd.

[68TriShield]

You really need to check out some Dave Alvin based on your preferences. One of the best songwriters I've ever known.

MCS

I've had Dave's music for years ;)

[larryinlc]

Looks like everybody has been covered. My picks would be:

Steve Winwood (Traffic & solo work)
Ann & Nancy Wilson (Heart)
Brad Delp (Boston)
Steve Perry (Journey)
Jon Anderson (Yes)

Larry

[RichardW]

Looks like everybody has been covered.

[snip]

Larry


Did I overlook someone mentioning Mick Jagger :confused:

[Silound]

Steven "the motherfvking man!" Tyler! Seriously, any guy who can sing with his range of voice is amazing.

[Starscream]

Steven "the motherfvking man!" Tyler! Seriously, any guy who can sing with his range of voice is amazing.

His voice sucks now compared to what he used to could do. I love the original version of Dream On. The young Steven Tyler reminds me very much of Freddy Mercury with his vocal range. Not many Rock vocalists can go there.

[icehog3]

Ian Gilliam.

[mash]

Looks like everybody has been covered. My picks would be:

Steve Winwood (Traffic & solo work)
Ann & Nancy Wilson (Heart)
Brad Delp (Boston)
Steve Perry (Journey)
Jon Anderson (Yes)

Larry

Some of my favourites here. Also:

Lennon/McCartney/Harrison
Warren Zevon
Burton Cummings
Eric Clapton
Jeff Lynn
Lou Gramm
Peter Frampton
Peter Gabriel
Elton John
Christine McVie

[Montano]

How did I forget the Fresno boy Steve Perry ! Thanks for the reminder :)
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[hotreds]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KubgMDSMXfI&feature=related

[shark]

Brian Johnson, AC/DC :r

Bon Scott.

[Walt]

A few that immediately come to mind...


Ivan Moody (Five Finger Death Punch)
Zakk Wylde (Black Label Society)
Cristina Scabbia (Lacuna Coil)
Amy Lee (Evanescence)
Joe Walsh

[Jasonw560]

I'm probably weird, but I like Geddy Lee's voice.

Delbert McClinton
George Thoroughgood
SRV
Brad Delp
Dickey Betts
Derek St. Holmes (Ted Nugent's "Stranglehold")
All 3 Vant Zant brothers
Don Barnes
Taj Mahal
Jeff Healey
Geoff Tate

I like Sammy Hagar, too. Better in Chickenfoot and Montrose than in VH,
IMHO.

I noticed no one mentioned Kris Kristofferson. :D

[irratebass]

Bruce Dickinson......Thread is closed....you're welcome

[boom]

Dave Meniketti - Y&T
Bruce Dickinson - Iron Madien
Michael Sweet - Stryper
Lzzy Hale - Halestorm


and the winner is.....

David St. Hubbins - Spianl Tap

[kelmac07]

Sebastian Bach - Skid Row

My favorite metal singer of all time. :tu :tu

[irratebass]

Dave Meniketti - Y&T
Bruce Dickinson - Iron Madien
Michael Sweet - Stryper
Lzzy Hale - Halestorm


and the winner is.....

David St. Hubbins - Spianl Tap
Sebastian Bach - Skid Row
Also very nice

Man I love Dave, good call...I'll add another one

Paul Shortino - Rough Cutt

[Stephen]

My picks would be Bruce Dickinson, Ann Wilson and Chris Cornell. I'd be remiss to not mention two names that are more deserving than most people listed, surprised for a thread that stretches back a year and a half...

Elvis Presley
Paul Rodgers

[LasciviousXXX]

C'mon! No classic metal fans mentioned Eric Adams the lead singer of Manowar?!?!?! I mean questionable fashion choices aside the guy could wail (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKf4ab90v0k):banger

"Heavy Metal, or no metal at all. Wimps and posers, LEAVE THE HALL!"


Also, honorable mention to King Diamond of Mercyful fate :tu

[Chainsaw13]

My favorites through the decades:
80's: Don Dokken- Dokken. Just listen to "Alone Again".
90's: Layne Staley - AiC
00's: James Labrie - Dream Theater. His voice can be polarizing, but I happen to like it. Fits their music.

Someone I think is flying under the radar is Noah Hunt from the Kenny Wayne Shepherd band.

[jjirons69]

Got throw in David Gilmour from Pink Floyd and his solo recordings. Plays guitar fantastically, too.

[jsnake]

Layne Staley - Alice in Chains
Scott Weiland - Stone Temple Pilots
Lajon Witherspoon - Sevendust

[designwise1]

Bruce Dickinson - Iron Maiden (my all time favorite METAL singer)
Axel Rose - Guns 'n Roses (not really metal, in my opinion, but great voice)
Ronnie James Dio - Black Sabbath, Rainbow and others
Ozzy - Black Sabbath

[forgop]

Lzzy Hale - Halestorm




I saw Halestorm for the first time (never even heard their music until the concert) back in March and was very impressed with her. She reminds me of a more powerful Nancy Wilson. She's not too shabby to look at either. ;)

[area51]

Claudio Sanchez - Coheed and Cambria (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCudZYXvqWk)

Corey Taylor - Slipknot (Not my cup of tea but his vocals are insane)(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXEKuttVRIo&ob=av2n)

Candace Kucsulain - Walls of Jericho

Brandon Bolmer - Chiodos (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmMf3D3Hv9w)

Vic FUENTEs - Pierce the Veil (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21HQAGDMDI8)

[thebiglebowski]

At least no one mentioned Jack White or Billy Corgan in this thread. :r
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hey - no picking on Jack! listen to his stuff with the raconteurs, very good vocals. now, live, on the other hand...

no mention of phil mogg from UFO? saw them 3 years ago, day after his 60th birthday and he can still bring it. great, great voice.

[irratebass]

Layne Staley - Alice in Chains


Layne...yes!:banger

[shark]

Not metal by any means, but Freddie Mercury had one heluva set of pipes.

Rob Halford (sp?) of Judas Priest

Meatloaf!

[forgop]

My favorites through the decades:
80's: Don Dokken- Dokken. Just listen to "Alone Again".
90's: Layne Staley - AiC
00's: James Labrie - Dream Theater. His voice can be polarizing, but I happen to like it. Fits their music.

Someone I think is flying under the radar is Noah Hunt from the Kenny Wayne Shepherd band.

Don Dokken? Are you serious? I think George Lynch was the only one in the band that was talented. Everyone else, meh. Don pretty much wrapped all of them off.

[Hippiebrian]

Rod Stewart, when he was with the Faces. Best rock and roll voice ever.

[Jasonw560]

Talk about range, a young Robert Plant. Often imitated, never duplicated.

No votes for Tom Petty? When he and Bob Dylan were part of The Travellng Wilburys, you couldn't understand their duets.