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Fri Sep 05, 2025 1:40 pm

greatest doesn’t equal favorite, in my humble opinion.

greatest? without a doubt, elvis. he changed the world.

(presley, not costello.)

favorite? linda ronstadt. clear as a bell and tonally pure.

Fri Sep 05, 2025 3:24 pm

Wow, some great names mentioned makes it even harder to choose. I listened to Susan Tedeshi from early 90s song called “Rock me Right”

Fri Sep 05, 2025 4:20 pm

In harder rock. Ronnie James Dio.
In oldies. Johnny Maestro.

Fri Sep 05, 2025 5:20 pm

dodger tom wrote:
greatest? without a doubt, elvis. he changed the world.

Hey Tom, How did he change the world and why in your opinion is he the greatest Rock singer? I’m an Elvis fan. So I’m not dissing on the King. However he didn’t write his own songs and only had a fantastic near 3 octave range. He was however an amazing performer, fashionista, and iconic personality. He was in my opinion a real good dude. I’m asking for your thoughts on what is a “Great Rock Singer” I’m not sure there is one answer. Look at Taylor Swift. Her music is not my jam and was never intended for middle age dudes but she has amazing talent. She checks a lot of boxes as a great musical artist but maybe not a greatest singer technically.

My favorite rock singer and front man is Robert Plant. 4 octave range and diverse musical styles over the years deep into his later years. Dude has maintained that “It factor” and popularity amongst many generations. If I could only bring one Singers entire catalog of music to a deserted island it would be Robert Plants bands and collaborations.

Some great Artists mentioned above and nobody is wrong. Unless it’s not Rock!

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Fri Sep 05, 2025 6:59 pm

Cusser wrote:

We've got Heart tickets. Couldn't tell you where. Probably Boston. They don't play Penn's Peak.

NJ John wrote: In harder rock. Ronnie James Dio.
In oldies. Johnny Maestro.

There you go. Had me worried for a while there. :roll:

Cue up 2:21, though. Pretty shreddy for 1983, innit? For years I thought that was Richie Blackmore. It's Vivian Campbell of Def Leppard fame.

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Fri Sep 05, 2025 8:51 pm

Xevin wrote: dodger tom wrote:
greatest? without a doubt, elvis. he changed the world.

Hey Tom, How did he change the world and why in your opinion is he the greatest Rock singer?
hi x,

a huge question (or series of questions) deserving a proper answer. however, this ain’t the time or place. time? in the future. place? over coupla (or more) beverages.

quick improper answer.

while others were there at rock’s birth (jerry lee and little richard among others), elvis spread rock across the planet.

his technique was spot on, if limited to near-to-three octaves, but his emotions elevated the music to a whole nother level.

he broke societal restraints on the expression of sensuality, and brought the conversation about sex into the open.

he excelled in multiple genres (gospel, cnw, pop standards), but, alas, not opera, abscate.

his influence went way beyond music.

he was a genius.

i could go on, but…..

all of this is my opinion. you all choose whom you wish.

plus, i think taylor swift is amazing, too. not sure it’s rock, but to each their own. she sure knows human emotions and human interaction.

love,

dt

Fri Sep 05, 2025 11:57 pm

Changed the world is a huge statement.

This guy sold a few records. A pioneer of rock.

And the King

I respect Justin Bieber and Justin Timberlake too.

Sat Sep 06, 2025 7:19 am

Sat Sep 06, 2025 7:47 am

I think Kelsey’s fiancé is pretty good too. She sure can turn platters into platta….

Sat Sep 06, 2025 7:54 am

[youtube]https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3yhTxXnIe10&list=RD3yhTxXnIe10&start_radio=1[/youtube]

[Edit] that never works when I do it :x

Sat Sep 06, 2025 1:55 pm

My favorite is Katrina from Katrina and the Waves. Not really because of that song but the memories when I hear her. I was TDY to RAF Alconbury in England working in a nuclear storage area and one night a band called Mamas Cooking was playing at the NCO Club. They were all Air Force dependents and too young to even drink. They played a lot of covers, and she had a husky voice and was really good. I guess she changed her style and stayed in England.

Sat Sep 06, 2025 4:15 pm

consvws wrote:

[Edit] that never works when I do it :x

Here.
I took off the "m." in front of the link - I guess that's a mobile link?

Sat Sep 06, 2025 5:47 pm

EverettB wrote: consvws wrote:

[Edit] that never works when I do it :x

Here.
I took off the "m." in front of the link - I guess that's a mobile link?
x2! TY... gotta love that

Sat Sep 06, 2025 5:48 pm

EverettB wrote: consvws wrote:

[Edit] that never works when I do it :x

Here.
I took off the "m." in front of the link - I guess that's a mobile link?

Thanks for that (the youtubes in brackets). I didn't know how to make the image show up..

Sat Sep 06, 2025 8:13 pm

dodger tom wrote: greatest doesn’t equal favorite, in my humble opinion.

That's why I specified 'greatest and/or favorite.'

Sat Sep 06, 2025 8:19 pm

I'd have to go with Puddles Pitty Party. I celebrate the man's entire collection.

Sun Sep 07, 2025 5:20 am

It's Morrison for me

In no particular order...
Bill Withers
Stevie Wonder
David Byrne
Sly Stone
James Taylor
Chris Stapleton
That's justa few of mine

Sun Sep 07, 2025 7:18 am

Here is your music.

Now, sing:

"Well, since my baby left me"

("I found a new place to dwell
it's down at the end of Lonely Street
At Heartbreak Hotel")

Fixed it. :D

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Sun Sep 07, 2025 3:20 pm

Growing up it was The Jackson 5...
Later VH....so, (no) hands down it would be J5 and VH

Currently there's to many
8)
I liked Puddles also

Sun Sep 07, 2025 8:52 pm