Who is the greatest/your favorite rock singer?

[scottyrocks]

I know we have a 'favorite rock bands' thread, but what I wanna know is who you think is the greatest and/or your favorite rock singer, as well as some runner-ups, if ya got 'em.

The singer can be in a band, or a solo name, but it's the singer here, not the band.

I'll start.

Robert Plant <boom> (Led Zeppelin)


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Runner-ups, in no particular order:

Phil Collins
Joe Elliot (Def Leppard)
Don Henley (Eagles)
Mickey Thomas (Jefferson Starship)
Fee Waybill (The Tubes)
Peppi Marchello (Good Rats)
Lou Gramm (Foreigner)
Jon Anderson (Yes)
Bob Seger
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[NJ John]

Classic rock for me is Jim Morrison.
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[Glenn]

[mrinnovation1]

John Fogerty. His voice is unique.

Tom Johnston

Pat Simmons

David Clayton Thomas

[NJ John]

I remember seeing the Good Rats on the Uncle Floyd Show. And in 8th art class we had to do album covers. And I did the Good Rats.
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[Bobs67vwagen]

Bob seegar, ray Davies, Paul rodgers, al stewart, not necessarily in that order

[LeeE]

James Dewar, vocal for Robin Troweer late 70's early 80's
great voice, understated but powerfiul
Chris Cornell - almost perfect
John Fogarty, distinctive voice
Bon Scott
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[scottyrocks]

[Jon Schmid]

David Gilmour. Great voice and killer guitar.

[Xevin]

Mike Patton of Mr Bungle and Faith No More. One of my favorite rock vocalists. Not to be confused with favorite frontman. Mike has a 6 octave vocal range.

If you’re not familiar. Here you go.


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Ann Wilson!
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[Xevin]

Geoff Tate


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[Abscate]

I dont think I can pick a favourite from all the genres I enjoy. from Reggae to Rap, but ....

There is only one who can sing Nessun Dorma and R-E-S-P-E-C-T
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[Xevin]

[calvinater]

Loudon Wainwright III

Bob Wills

Willie Nelson

Brian Eno

To name a few
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[Bobs67vwagen]

Don fagan of steely dan. Greg Allman, and rod Stewart once again not necessarily in that order.

[kingkarmann]

Cool topic!
Steve Perry formerly of Journey has always been a favorite.
Gordon Lightfoot comes in a close second although a bit of a different genre.

[crofty]

[Cusser]

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[crofty]

Phil Collins? GTFOH
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[Shonandb]

A few for different reasons:

Robert Plant
Burton Cummings
Farrokh Bulsara / Freddy Mercury
Geddy Lee
Klause Meine
William Bruce Jr. (Axl) Rose
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