One of these days someone will include NODDY HOLDER in one of these lists , especially considering a few people that made the list have actually name checked him ( Plant did a couple of years ago on a radio interview)
Given where Andy comes from, I would like to hear more about all the bands from the Black Country and Birmingham that came up in the 1960's, and the links between them.
Never fully realized how great Cummings voice is, I have always liked a bunch of Guess Who songs, but for some odd reason, I didn't fully appreciate the range and diversity that Burton's voice is capable of - then it clicked, the guy is phenomenal, a voice so rich, full and deep! I've been buying up all kinds of Guess Who albums, they are much more than their greatest hits!
very impressed that someone, anyone remembers the talent of jeff buckley ... remarkable player, songwriter, lyricist and originality. and another musician gone too soon and not to much of a stretch to say that his future was very bright. his version of Hallelujah is indelible ...
And he heavily influenced a favourite of mine, Myles Kennedy. MK often cites JB and does an exceptional take on JB’s arrangement of Hallelujah- and there’s one on TH-cam out there where he’s using JB’s actual guitar💪
Was lucky enough to see Chris Cornell 5x. Three with Soundgarden and 2 solo tours. Greatest shows of my life. Chris Cornell acoustic solo performances were beyond insane.
@@mikeymutual5489 agree. Jack himself admited he was a difficult man and he certainly knew how trigger Ginger. As for EC, both Jack and Ginger always said Eric was a great guy, a generous man and a loyal friend, things most people who have worked with him say.
Paul Rodgers, Roger Daltrey, Ray Davies, Mike Harrison (Spooky Tooth), Steve Winwood, Steve Marriot, Eric Burdon, Jim Morrison, Tim Buckley, Rod Stewart
Little Richard. British Invasion vocals shared that exciting, overmodulated distortion Little Richard gave us in his high male register c.1957. He might have been inspired by early blues singers with cheap recording equipment, but we're talking rock.
Early Robert Plant is untouchable, the range, power and character of his vocals literally astonish! James Dewar from Robin Tower is insanely undervalued, his timbre and sheer richness of voice is a rare gift to rock fans.
Dewar was Trower's secret weapon. He elevated those Trower albums above any of the other guitar gods albums. He was the vocalist that Hendrix needed as Jimi was not much of a singer.
IAN GILLAN...... of Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Gillan, et al.......not for nothing that he was picked to be the original Jesus Christ in Andrew Lloyd Webber's & Tim Rice's "Jesus Christ Superstar". Check out his signature "Child in Time" on Purple's "In Rock" album. Phenomenal power, range and control. Absolutely untouchable from 1969 to 1985. And a witty, erudite lyricist as well.
Ian Gillan .. no one sings like him. His pure and unique scream. His amazing power and grit. His phrasing and wit wrapped around those impossible riffs. His personality .. and the fact that he didn’t remember .. the morning after .. that he’d joined Black Sabbath 😀 His album with them Born Again.. is going to be remixed (terrible orig mix) and I wager it will be popular in 2024/25
Absolutely agree with you about Gillan's power, range and control in the early part of his career; I believe the vocals for 'Gethsemane' were done in one take, which, if true, is astonishing!
@@seabud6408 Stellar performer and writer, yet somehow never gets the widespread public accolades he deserves. It's been a couple of years that Tony Iommi has been teasing us with that Born Again remix....hopefully it does truly happen.
I would have like to have seen Ann Wilson on the list. IMO the female version of Paul Rodgers. Some personal favourites, John Wetton, David Bowie, David Sylvian, Greg Lake, Peter Gabriel, and Mariusz Duda.
I'm very pleased you put Phil Mogg and Phil Lynott together, because I think that's where they belong. Both brought a lyricism, a warmth and sincerity to singing in a hard rock band that wasn't really so evident anywhere else. Their storytelling, their phrasing is masterful, and it's not so much about the braggadocio of the frontman as it is about the confidential word in the ear.
Plant for me is that dude. His power, soul, subtlety, passion, angst and conviction. Who in Rock could match Page’s riffs, stride for stride, and interplay with each other(almost effortlessly) intuitively?? I dare say, no one. He most definitely had thee X factor. In my very humble opinion.
My friends and I followed Living Color around the Northeast US in the '80s when they were playing clubs. We saw them from NYC down to DC. Amazing live band and really nice guys. Their gig at Rutgers University, in a cafeteria, playing on a stage made of lashed-together lunch tables, was the most intense show I've ever been to (I actually worked security for that show). Thanks, Andy.
Ian Anderson.He may not strictly speaking be a 'rock' vocalist (although listen to Aqualung or Locomotive Breath!!!) but his singing sounds like absolutely no one else.He's 100% original and has been so from day one.I am of course referring to the era 1968-1978 before he had vocal problems caused,i believe,from chain smoking. To sing music as complex as Thick As A Brick ,A Passion Play or Songs From The Wood requires incredible skill and vocal technique and the way he manages to sound entirely English at all times is amazing.
Agree on Jeff Buckley’s Grace - goosebumps. Mention: Edgar Winter. Tobacco Road from Road Work is a pearl. And Robert Wyatt of Soft Machine. Edit: Just found out that Doug Ingle of Iron Butterfly died. RIP. Great vocalist.
Her performance of Stairway to Heavon at the Led Zeppelin tribute at the Kennedy Center was beyond amazing. It almost makes you think that she one upped Robert.
Your. Best. Video (to date) … spot on re Phil Mogg, Free analysis - excellent! Absolutely brilliant choice for No. 2 /// plus loads of great stories. You got me revisiting Soundgarden with fresh ears too. 👏 👏
Great topic ! Gotta give a shout out to my sentimental favorite, Greg Lake. Not everyone loved ELP, but one doesn’t have to be a fan to appreciate Greg’s powerful and memorable voice. And also, not enough can be said about Anne Wilson. Even today, she’s still very capable of finding her range.
absolutely... and if we are counting Aussies who never quite made the intnl stage but should have: th-cam.com/video/DHZV1aawozc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=S5pXjo5-FDOQ0s82
Most people I know think that you're crazy ... 🙂 I'm guessing this video was aiming in a different direction. But yeah - Billy had pipes! They should've used his Somewhere over the Rainbow dubbed over Judy Garland in the film. 🙂
Here's some I can think of that are among my favorites: Greg Lake Ian Gillan Ozzy Osbourne Ann Wilson Captain Beefheart (Don Van Vliet) Tom Waits John Fogerty Devin Townsend - the greatest metal singer on the planet, but he can sing anything Elton John Lemmy Amy Winehouse Wendy Case of The Paybacks, the greatest female voice in hard rock Leslie West Janis Joplin Paul Westerberg Andy Partridge Paul Rogers - duh Peter Green Peter Gabriel David Bowie Bryan Ferry
This should be an interesting listen. Off the top of my head i may suggest the late great Steve Marriot along with Paul Rodgers. Cheers from Canada Brian
@@grahamnunn8998 Most artists seem to be friends and fans with Rodgers. In polls that were done by artists themselves he always seems to rank very high up.
@treff9226 Tbh there are TH-cam videos that people have compiled that highlight his vocal range. Just search "Mike Patton vocal range" and you'll fi d plenty of examples. 👍
Greatly appreciate the Patton tips! I love Faith No More, but hadn't heard his other projects. Upon your recommendation, I listened to that California album from Mr. Bungle and was stunned at hearing Mike sing in completely different registers! Yeah, hes got some range, and that music gave me a high, weird but totally creative and unlike anything I've heard. Knew Patton was unafraid to take chances and likes to break down boundaries. Will check out more of his music! Thanks again.@@Lultschful
3 of the greatest rock singers actually lived next door to me. Just my neighbors. They sang in the shower a lot. I could hear them from across the patio.
I roadied the support act around a Slade tour in 1980 and Noddy Holder had it in spades, he sang Hoagy Carmichael at a birthday singsong around a pub joanna in Wolverhampton. This is gold lol.
Some great choices there Andy. Paul Rodgers is up at the very top for me, for all of the reasons you said. BTW, he's from the North East of England, a place called Middlesbrough, or the Boro to us natives!
Feel sorry for ANYONE who has yet to put ears to Dewar's one in a trillion vocals! Robin Trower, as amazing a guitarist as he is, was blessed to have THAT voice of Dewar's out front - a richer, more soulful voice doesn't exist, BRIDGE OF SIGHS IS PROOF OF THAT!
I agree with you about Big Brother and the Holdling Company, I find them messy and amateurish and not nearly on a the level of Janis' brilliance. However her last outfit, which she called the Full Tilt Boogie Band, were excellent musicians. Listen to her final album Pearl, which features this band - fantastic stuff and Janis at her best.
Loving your number 1 choice, Chris was one of the most truly able and emotional singers we have known. I think everyone should listen to Loud Love where the vocal comes in - one of the most awesome things I'vve heard
Here's 10 ( 12 ) of my favourites , in no particular order : Joe Cocker. ( just watch Woodstock , or his listen to his versions of Guilty , and The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress ) Elton John Robert Palmer ( criminally overlooked ) Ian Anderson. (. up until he damaged his vocal chords in the mid 80s ) Greg Lake Rod Stewart John Lennon and Paul McCartney Tina Turner. (. Bowie said that the hottest place in the Universe was standing next to Tina Turner on stage ) Mick Jagger David Bowie Freddy Mercury Cheers !!!
You are a masterful storyteller and very knowledgeable about rock music. Chris Cornell meant so much to me. I feel in the grand scheme of things he’s under appreciated for just how fuckin incredible he was. The rawness in his vocals came from the depths of his soul. He was a reluctant frontman. He was more Joey Ramone than he was DLR. But when he opened his mouth it’s the like nothing I’ve ever heard. Saw h live close to 40 times in all incarnations. Miss him dearly.
Great to hear the love for James Dewar. Small but of trivia...James, or as my dad always called him, Jimmy Dewar both formed their first band together. They met on a bus, early 60s in Glasgow, were both carrying their guitars, struck up a conversation and friendship so ended up playing together in and around Glasgow...dances, that sort of thing. Obviously James' music career then progressed to Lulu and The Luvvers, Stone The Crows and international stardom with Robin Trower...while my dad didn't go down that route...a career relating to various aspects of Housing instead...
Love the inclusion of Jimmy Dewar in here. Man, what a voice. Chris Cornell. Just sublime. Great choice for number one. Robert or Freddy or Ian would've been easy picks. You got it right.
burton cummings (the guess who and solo) and rik emmett (triumph) because who else casually hits a high e (while playing killer guitar)? the guess who live at the paramount (1972) pain train is an interesting track (foreshadowing).
Nice list Andy and it's obviously your choice. Controversial maybe but I would say that Ian Gillan is a better singer than Robert Plant. So many great singers but here goes Steve Winwood, Beth Hart, Susan Tedeschi, Joe Cocker, Steve Marriott and Adrian Byron Burns (what a voice and a half). Glad you mentioned the great Phil Lynott and Jimmy Dewar who had a remarkable voice. Also thought of Frankie Miller who was a great friend of Jimmy. He was an incredible rock singer. Not forgetting of course Michael McDonald who needs no introduction.
I enjoy most of these singers but when I hear James Dewar, I have to stop what I’m doing and listen in. I was never a big fan of Trower but when I heard the album, ‘In City Dreams’ I bought and it’s a huge favorite of mine. Thank you for including him.
My top 10, according to whom I just love listening to, in no particular order is: Brad Delp, Jim Morrison, Rick Davies, Ann Wilson, Elvis, Paul McCartney, Robert Plant, Roger Daltrey, Dan McCafferty and Burton Cummings. Very honourable mentions in the next group of 10 to Paul Rodgers, David Lee Roth, Janis Joplin, John Lennon, Jeff Lynne, Freddie Mercury, Meat Loaf, Kim Mitchell, Fred Turner and Mick Jagger.
@@davidliddell6710 Yes, David, not nearly enough love and recognition given to Fred or Kim. I am especially disheartened by the lack of even realizing Max Webster existed and were great. I have tried for a long time to get many reaction channels to give Max Webster a listen and I have not been able to get one to do it. Sad.
@@davidliddell6710 Right on. It just feels like I have a multitude of Battlescars from repeatedly flogging for Max Webster and getting nowhere, but I don't want to Let Go The Line (of hope).
Well, Andy boy... I usually can identify quite a bit with your lists but this one I really struggled with. The Main Man is undoubtedly Steve Marriott and he's nowhere on your list. Your buddy, poseur Percy, was scared to death of him and ripped him off.. as Zep were prone to do, shameful. Anyway, that's my main bone I'm picking with you, although Gillan was the daddy of the rock metal stuff, particularly the melodic scream, not Ozzie... Ozzie is the Liam Gallagher of metal 😁 Just a few mentions: Ann Wilson, Van Morrison, Jimmy Barnes, Gabriel, Gillan, Tyler, Chris Thompson, Carrack... I'll stop now... Keep 'em coming Andy, it's fun mate.
Even as a passing mention, I am glad somebody finally gave 'Euphoria Morning' the props it deserves, one of my favourite albums ever, and the opening to 'Wave Goodbye', where Chris channels/impersonates/pays tribute to Jeff Buckley never fails to send chills down my spine. And as one might have guessed, I totally agree with your top 2...
I agree with you. “Dissapearring One” is also a phenomenal track. I got to see Cornell on that tour. I had been waiting for a solo album from him since hearing “Seasons” came out, so I was super geeked to see him live. I saw him in Detroit at the State Theater and got to hang out with his band (Eleven), who were super nice. I did get to meet Chris that night, too. I kinda regret selling my signed cd booklet for $500 when he died (or whatever really happened, the whole thing made no sense). Euphoria Morning still stands out as his best, but Higher Truth is right up there (I don’t like to rank music, since music is not a competition). I also am embarrassed to admit that I had a ticket to see Chris on his songbook tour in Kalamazoo (the town where I live), and I forgot until the day after (due to the fact that I had been listening to the live cd and the excitement had been quenched or something 🤷♂️. A huge blunder). Cornell was one of the best, no doubt.
@@JohnGuffey-ho3xc I had never heard or even heard of Eleven until I saw Chris on the Euphoria Morning tour...it was legitimately the first live show I had ever seen...and due to last minute complications there was no support act...so as literally the first artist one had ever seen...I don't think Chris Cornell can really be topped!! I also became a life long fan of Eleven...and devoloped a huge crush on Natasha lol. Still my favourite gig 25 years later.
Andy, yours is the ONLY channel on TH-cam that I watch for these "Best Of" lists because you always mention that it's more like YOUR favorites. Not like those other sites that rate songs or musicians like they are rating sports stars where you can actually keep stats. Besides all that, you and I are on the same page. I almost ALWAYS know who you are going to rate and in what order. BUT, although to me, this list is spot on, I'll never accept anyone being a greater "Rock Singer" than Mick Jagger when he was in his prime. I'm not a huge fan of The Stones, but as far as Rock, Jagger is the greatest rock singer. I honestly felt that when you getting to number one, it would CERTAINLY be Mick Jagger. Oh well .VERY surprised.
A very interesting and sometimes surprising list - and most of your selections are well argued and I do agree with MOST of them. However, your video may be more accurately titled "My 10 Most FAVORITE Rock Singers".
Great list. For me Linda Rondstadt with her range, power and control could just tear my heart out with her ballads but swing the classic rock covers so well. Joni Mitchell had such a unique and expressive voice that was captivating. In addition I’d find room for Jack Bruce who just turned things upside down when Cream hit the scene. I really enjoy your energy and the thought that you put into your videos.
Of course, I have a few minor disagreements, but a lot to like. Nice to see Paul Rodgers place high on the list. But best of all, thanks for the tip about Bronco and Jess Roden. Great stuff! As a longtime Doors fan, I should have crossed paths with Jess through the Butts Band, but it got by me. Thanks to your insights, Andy, I have a new artist (from way back) to enjoy.
Good choice for #1 first time I heard Chris Cornell was on "Rage" in 1991, I was sold on this Band, the video and most off all on THAT VOICE. R.I.P. Chris.
glad that Phil Mogg gets a mention. went to see UFO live in 1973 when i was 18 years old but all i remember was the supporting band consisting of a duo playing drums and keyboards, very wild stuff. i got so high before UFO came on, i don't remember a thing. can't even remember how i got home but UFO was one of my favourite bands. there are too many great singers to mention, my top 2: Greg Lake and Peter Gabriel. incredible singers that can give me goose bumps.
I don't know who the best singers are but my 10 favorites are: 1) Robert Plant 2) Dio 3) Steve Perry 4) Chris Cornell 5) Thom Yorke 6) Stevie Nicks 7) Sting 8) Sarah McLachlan 9) Freddie Mercury 10) Morrissey Jeff Buckley has a great voice but I felt he oversang on many songs, mainly adding too many extra notes to words. I think he needed more time to get that under control.
A very good overview of Rock singers. I knew you’d put a few unexpected names. I would have included my personal favorite, Cindy Wilson of the B52s. I saw them live several times from their early club gigs and Cindy is imo the perfect rock and roll singer. She has all the fervor and attitude, so amazing. I don’t think the studio stuff shows her at her best, but live she’s electrifying. Cindy is 100% rock and roll and doesn’t lean on traditional singing styles other than rockabilly. She an original rock and roll wonder girl. She never got the credit she deserved, she’s had side bands that are amazing. Cindy Wilson a natural rocker.
I have seen Fishbone live a few times. I like what you had to say about Angelo Moore. He so thoroughly channels the music. I first heard them playing a free gig in the lobby of the Student Union building at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. 1985-86, I think, my freshman year. They had seven members and all their kit on this tiny little riser, maybe 20x20 feet and two feet high. I came across them playing by chance. I was two floors up in the Union, looking down on the central atrium. They just couldn’t be contained by the tiny stage. I made my way down and watched the last half hour of their set. They had astonishing energy. I did go soon after and found their debut EP at the newly opened Atomic Records, a few blocks south of the Union.
A quick ten that I love...... Steve Marriott Chris Cornell Ann Wilson Freddie Mercury Russell Mael Mike Patton Ian Gillan Chris Robinson Devin Townsend Anneke van Giersbergen
Freddie, Mike Patton, Devin Townsend and Anneke? To quote a well known meme: ah, I see you're a man of culture as well. (Btw, I used to have a sort of a fanboy crush on Anneke back in the 90s ;-) )
I can't believe nobody ever mentions Don Henley on these lists, do people hate him that much? Singing pitch perfect live, while playing drums is an amazing talent.
At first, I was expecting only singers from the Midlands! Great call on Phil Mogg, he is so dead on pitch wise. Also, Lynott had such charisma and when I sing his songs, you have to honour that conversational style. A Midlands greats video could be cool. You had a pretty good start with The Move!
Good list. Especially for the inclusive of Paul Rodgers, in my opinion far better than Plant, Gillan et al. But... no list complete without God Stewart in it! Best wishes!
I love Roger, but I was about to say no way...then I remembered 'Love Reign O'er Me' exists and its possibly the best rock vocal performance ever so...yeah, I think you have a point...
@@neil993 Not only that song. When Roger gave it his all, his vocals soared beyond the stratosphere. At his best, he was one of classic rock's greatest singers. And one of the most charismatic frontmen.
@@GolebiowskiSouthernRock I do tend to agree...at his best he was phenominal, I also think his work in the early Who era is severely underrated. As for the charisma...I think him encompassing the actual character of Tommy helped with that. I just think you can tell when he was giving it his all and when he wasn't, and that prevents him, possibly unfairly, taking his place in the upper echelon of singers. But on the other hand I feel he is unfairly marginalised for being the least talented member of the band, when in reality he was the perfect lead singer for The Who. Ahh screw it, I'll have him in my top 10, his highs obliterate any doubts :)
Hi Andy, I just discovered your channel a few short weeks ago, and straight away you became my fave music TH-camr to listen to, because you were so down to earth with a great sense of humour. I had no idea who you were, or your history. - And just now, BANG !!!, you mentioned you were in IQ. - Amazing, IQ are my fave band of all time. - I saw them live in Bury, Manchester, 2004, when I bought their Dark Matter cd. - Then I bought their follow-up Frequency cd and loved that one, also. My fave music DVD of all time is the Frequency live dvd, with you playing on it !! - I loved your drumming, and was ultra impressed how you learned and NAILED their back catalog. - And also read how you learned all their back catalog lyrics. Anyways, it’s great that you’re doing well and are still alive, and I look forward to your upcoming vids and will be mining your previous vids. Take care, neil.
Before checking this ranking, for me the voices (not necessarily the music) of Steven Stills, Peter Gabriel and Sting have that special misty, foggy timbre... Also great singers are Eric Burdon, Paul Young, Joe Cocker, Mick Hucknall... (Ladys singing is another list)
1 Steve Perry 2 Michael Bolton 3 Joseph Williams 4 Ann Wilson 5 Freddie Mercury 6 Eric Martin 7 Russel Hitchcock 8 Adam Lambert 9 Tommy Shaw 10 Kyle's Kennedy Seen them all multiple times bar Perry but he is still my favourite singer of all time. I appreciate it is an AOR bias list but AOR is about vocal performance and harmonies with peaks and troughs.
Great list! Big ups on the Fishbone love, I had the pleasure of seeing them in my hometown and Angelo climbed into the rafters of the venue and did a song hanging upside down over the crowd. He is a good musician too (baritone sax).
It’s great for music nuts like me to enjoy your passion and knowledge. I recognise a lot of it as I’ve been around a long time and obsessed with mostly contemporary music since 10 yrs old. Making these lists is a nice way of engaging. Always felt the weird one as no one I ever knew was half as interested! Can’t fault your choices here. You normally make me laugh but at some points you made me cry remembering those huge talents who left too young. People don’t always realise that music is our culture.
Carla Bley once told Robert Wyatt he wasn't quite pretty enough for stardom but then he too had made topless male vocal performance from drumkit a thing - he also vocally exemplifies Andy's English Aesthetic for many and has an ironic take on that himself, given his internationalism - the Roger Chapman influence on (prettier?) Peter Gabriel sems relevant here too
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Steve Marriott. Nuff said.
The vocals on the Fillmore album are off the charts and with 17 yr old Frampton one of the best live albums ever
No body ever came close to him.
If anyone ever doubts I just point them to Tin Soldier
@@jimcampbell2792 Tin Soldier is a Rock n Roll masterpiece.
Steve Marriott is one of the TOP TEN ROCK SINGERS who ever lived? Surely you jest.
Yes Steve, but Noddy Holder. MItch Ryder.
One of these days someone will include NODDY HOLDER in one of these lists , especially considering a few people that made the list have actually name checked him ( Plant did a couple of years ago on a radio interview)
Given where Andy comes from, I would like to hear more about all the bands from the Black Country and Birmingham that came up in the 1960's, and the links between them.
So glad to see that you’re giving UFO and Phil Mogg props! God knows he deserves it! UFO were massively popular in the American Midwest.
Burton Cummings (The Guess Who)
Yes. Amazing range and power.
Never fully realized how great Cummings voice is, I have always liked a bunch of Guess Who songs, but for some odd reason, I didn't fully appreciate the range and diversity that Burton's voice is capable of - then it clicked, the guy is phenomenal, a voice so rich, full and deep! I've been buying up all kinds of Guess Who albums, they are much more than their greatest hits!
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very impressed that someone, anyone remembers the talent of jeff buckley ... remarkable player, songwriter, lyricist and originality. and another musician gone too soon and not to much of a stretch to say that his future was very bright. his version of Hallelujah is indelible ...
And don't forget his dad Tim Buckley was also an incredible singer to. Folk, rock, soul and avant garde all within his vision of what a singer is.
And he heavily influenced a favourite of mine, Myles Kennedy. MK often cites JB and does an exceptional take on JB’s arrangement of Hallelujah- and there’s one on TH-cam out there where he’s using JB’s actual guitar💪
Truly amazing vocalist but hardly Rock… more a Folk Roots singer like Rufus Wainwright (who has a stunning multi facetted voice).
hes hardly obscure or forgotten.
Was lucky enough to see Chris Cornell 5x. Three with Soundgarden and 2 solo tours. Greatest shows of my life.
Chris Cornell acoustic solo performances were beyond insane.
Chris was a once in a generation talent - insane range and power! Miss him in a big way!
@@treff9226 Love every song of Cornell's Solo stuff, hard to beat.
Jack Bruce! Criminally underrated as a vocalist.
@@BarbarraBay You're right and Cream was the BEST of Clapton, who really bores me.
And as a human being. How he managed to stand 3 years in band filled with two pricks like Clapton and Ginger Baker is amazing
Love Cream, love JB
@@John-k6f9k LOL, I guess you know nothing about Jack Bruce, do you?
@@mikeymutual5489 agree. Jack himself admited he was a difficult man and he certainly knew how trigger Ginger. As for EC, both Jack and Ginger always said Eric was a great guy, a generous man and a loyal friend, things most people who have worked with him say.
Came for the list, stayed for your wonderful stories. Again your list is full of surprises.
Phil Lynott sounds like a charismatic story teller
Oh man Paul Rogers! No singer has ever blown me away live, absolutely startled me with his voice like he did live. Just floored me!
Tons of Sobs is one of my favourite debut albums. The whole band is on another level.
Before he started wearing white tuxedos, Rod Stewart was a force. The collection of British vocalists circa 1960s-70s is pretty astounding.
The natural rasp and grit of Rod Stewart in his prime.......vocal treasure, perfect voice for rock and roll!
No doubt what a talent
Roger Chapman, Annie Haslam, Robert Plant, Grace Slick, Sandy Denny, Jeff Buckley, Van Morrison, Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, Joe Cocker.
Sandy Denny great call
Paul Rodgers, Roger Daltrey, Ray Davies, Mike Harrison (Spooky Tooth), Steve Winwood, Steve Marriot, Eric Burdon, Jim Morrison, Tim Buckley, Rod Stewart
Roger "Chappo" Chapman ?
James Dewar beats them all
Little Richard. British Invasion vocals shared that exciting, overmodulated distortion Little Richard gave us in his high male register c.1957. He might have been inspired by early blues singers with cheap recording equipment, but we're talking rock.
Paul Rodgers is mine but I'm an instrumental geezer too.
Early Robert Plant is untouchable, the range, power and character of his vocals literally astonish! James Dewar from Robin Tower is insanely undervalued, his timbre and sheer richness of voice is a rare gift to rock fans.
Dewar was Trower's secret weapon. He elevated those Trower albums above any of the other guitar gods albums. He was the vocalist that Hendrix needed as Jimi was not much of a singer.
@@rft2001Great post! Dewar with Hendrix = match made in heaven!
IAN GILLAN...... of Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Gillan, et al.......not for nothing that he was picked to be the original Jesus Christ in Andrew Lloyd Webber's & Tim Rice's "Jesus Christ Superstar". Check out his signature "Child in Time" on Purple's "In Rock" album. Phenomenal power, range and control. Absolutely untouchable from 1969 to 1985. And a witty, erudite lyricist as well.
amen brother
Ian Gillan .. no one sings like him. His pure and unique scream. His amazing power and grit. His phrasing and wit wrapped around those impossible riffs. His personality .. and the fact that he didn’t remember .. the morning after .. that he’d joined Black Sabbath 😀
His album with them Born Again.. is going to be remixed (terrible orig mix) and I wager it will be popular in 2024/25
Absolutely agree with you about Gillan's power, range and control in the early part of his career; I believe the vocals for 'Gethsemane' were done in one take, which, if true, is astonishing!
@@seabud6408 Stellar performer and writer, yet somehow never gets the widespread public accolades he deserves. It's been a couple of years that Tony Iommi has been teasing us with that Born Again remix....hopefully it does truly happen.
@@andrew13yt Very gifted and talented, with no doubt lots of hard work too to become a singer of his incredible calibre
Thanks for including Phil Mogg. He's not exactly a household name, but he's one of rock's great vocalists.
I would have like to have seen Ann Wilson on the list. IMO the female version of Paul Rodgers. Some personal favourites, John Wetton, David Bowie, David Sylvian, Greg Lake, Peter Gabriel, and Mariusz Duda.
Great to see James Dewar on the list. Very underrated.
I'm very pleased you put Phil Mogg and Phil Lynott together, because I think that's where they belong. Both brought a lyricism, a warmth and sincerity to singing in a hard rock band that wasn't really so evident anywhere else. Their storytelling, their phrasing is masterful, and it's not so much about the braggadocio of the frontman as it is about the confidential word in the ear.
Plant for me is that dude. His power, soul, subtlety, passion, angst and conviction. Who in Rock could match Page’s riffs, stride for stride, and interplay with each other(almost effortlessly) intuitively?? I dare say, no one. He most definitely had thee X factor. In my very humble opinion.
My friends and I followed Living Color around the Northeast US in the '80s when they were playing clubs. We saw them from NYC down to DC. Amazing live band and really nice guys. Their gig at Rutgers University, in a cafeteria, playing on a stage made of lashed-together lunch tables, was the most intense show I've ever been to (I actually worked security for that show). Thanks, Andy.
LOL. I say REM at Rutgers before they got big.
Ian Anderson.He may not strictly speaking be a 'rock' vocalist (although listen to Aqualung or Locomotive Breath!!!) but his singing sounds like absolutely no one else.He's 100% original and has been so from day one.I am of course referring to the era 1968-1978 before he had vocal problems caused,i believe,from chain smoking.
To sing music as complex as Thick As A Brick ,A Passion Play or Songs From The Wood requires incredible skill and vocal technique and the way he manages to sound entirely English at all times is amazing.
Agree on Jeff Buckley’s Grace - goosebumps.
Mention: Edgar Winter. Tobacco Road from Road Work is a pearl.
And Robert Wyatt of Soft Machine.
Edit: Just found out that Doug Ingle of Iron Butterfly died. RIP. Great vocalist.
Ann Wilson. What a voice.
Her performance of Stairway to Heavon at the Led Zeppelin tribute at the Kennedy Center was beyond amazing. It almost makes you think that she one upped Robert.
Also surprised that she wasn't on the list
He even said he liked a "hearty" singer!
@@joe6pak14 - lol. I wonder if Plant was thinking that as he watched from it from the balcony?
Also saw Phil Lynott in 1977 and met him backstage - he was very polite and friendly! Great bloke!
Your. Best. Video (to date) … spot on re Phil Mogg, Free analysis - excellent! Absolutely brilliant choice for No. 2 /// plus loads of great stories. You got me revisiting Soundgarden with fresh ears too. 👏 👏
Great topic ! Gotta give a shout out to my sentimental favorite, Greg Lake. Not everyone loved ELP, but one doesn’t have to be a fan to appreciate Greg’s powerful and memorable voice. And also, not enough can be said about Anne Wilson. Even today, she’s still very capable of finding her range.
It's me, it's me
Back then I actually only liked Greg's schmaltz songs.
On the top: Lend your love to me tonight
Saw Greg up close singing. Beautiful yet powerful too.
A vídeo dedicated exclusively to Robert Plant… now there’s a great idea!
Billy Thorpe - a powerhouse of a vocalist, and an extremely loud guitarist.
absolutely... and if we are counting Aussies who never quite made the intnl stage but should have:
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Most people I know think that you're crazy ... 🙂 I'm guessing this video was aiming in a different direction. But yeah - Billy had pipes! They should've used his Somewhere over the Rainbow dubbed over Judy Garland in the film. 🙂
Being from Australia, love Billy Thorpe
Great list Andy. Surprised no mention of Roger Daltrey on this list. But it is your list of favourite singers.
I'll vote for Roger!
Yes! Please make a video about Robert Plant and Led Zeppelin, that would be awesome
Beautifully done Andy. Impressive.
Glad you enjoyed it
Here's some I can think of that are among my favorites:
Greg Lake
Ian Gillan
Ozzy Osbourne
Ann Wilson
Captain Beefheart (Don Van Vliet)
Tom Waits
John Fogerty
Devin Townsend - the greatest metal singer on the planet, but he can sing anything
Elton John
Lemmy
Amy Winehouse
Wendy Case of The Paybacks, the greatest female voice in hard rock
Leslie West
Janis Joplin
Paul Westerberg
Andy Partridge
Paul Rogers - duh
Peter Green
Peter Gabriel
David Bowie
Bryan Ferry
This should be an interesting listen. Off the top of my head i may suggest the late great Steve Marriot along with Paul Rodgers. Cheers from Canada
Brian
Andy, Paul Rodgers has been my favorite singer for decades now. He still sounds great.
I am pretty sure Robert was a fan of a Rodgers, after all they signed Bad Company to Swan Song.
@@grahamnunn8998 Most artists seem to be friends and fans with Rodgers. In polls that were done by artists themselves he always seems to rank very high up.
@@grahamnunn8998 They were the first band to have a #1 album on another band's vanity label.
Paul Rodgers immediately comes to mind. He sings like a freakin’ monkey.
When it comes to singers Mike Patton is in a class of his own. Incredible talent. His body of work is mindbliwing.
incredible range
What Patton song or songs best showcase his vocal range? Thanks!
@@treff9226 Fantomas: The Godfather, Faith no more: Midlife Crisis, Cuckoo for Caca, Evidence. Mr. Bungle: the whole California album.
@treff9226 Tbh there are TH-cam videos that people have compiled that highlight his vocal range. Just search "Mike Patton vocal range" and you'll fi d plenty of examples. 👍
Greatly appreciate the Patton tips! I love Faith No More, but hadn't heard his other projects. Upon your recommendation, I listened to that California album from Mr. Bungle and was stunned at hearing Mike sing in completely different registers! Yeah, hes got some range, and that music gave me a high, weird but totally creative and unlike anything I've heard. Knew Patton was unafraid to take chances and likes to break down boundaries. Will check out more of his music! Thanks again.@@Lultschful
3 of the greatest rock singers actually lived next door to me. Just my neighbors. They sang in the shower a lot. I could hear them from across the patio.
come on, spill it exi
I roadied the support act around a Slade tour in 1980 and Noddy Holder had it in spades, he sang Hoagy Carmichael at a birthday singsong around a pub joanna in Wolverhampton. This is gold lol.
Some great choices there Andy. Paul Rodgers is up at the very top for me, for all of the reasons you said. BTW, he's from the North East of England, a place called Middlesbrough, or the Boro to us natives!
Can't argue with that. 4th of July and Pillow of your bones are two of my all time favorites, incredible songs sung incredibly.
1 #Ian gillan
#2 Dio
#3 Coverdale
#4 Robert plant
I'm glad you mentioned James Dewar. I know favorites are a personal thing,but most people don't even know who James Dewar is.
Feel sorry for ANYONE who has yet to put ears to Dewar's one in a trillion vocals! Robin Trower, as amazing a guitarist as he is, was blessed to have THAT voice of Dewar's out front - a richer, more soulful voice doesn't exist, BRIDGE OF SIGHS IS PROOF OF THAT!
I just knew someone was going to come up with this list one day! Greg Lake has my vote.
I agree with you about Big Brother and the Holdling Company, I find them messy and amateurish and not nearly on a the level of Janis' brilliance. However her last outfit, which she called the Full Tilt Boogie Band, were excellent musicians. Listen to her final album Pearl, which features this band - fantastic stuff and Janis at her best.
Loving your number 1 choice, Chris was one of the most truly able and emotional singers we have known. I think everyone should listen to Loud Love where the vocal comes in - one of the most awesome things I'vve heard
Love the list and the stories. I'd have included Greg Lake, but it's okay. You already talked about him in the ELP video.
Here's 10 ( 12 ) of my favourites , in no particular order :
Joe Cocker. ( just watch Woodstock , or his listen to his versions of Guilty , and The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress )
Elton John
Robert Palmer ( criminally overlooked )
Ian Anderson. (. up until he damaged his vocal chords in the mid 80s )
Greg Lake
Rod Stewart
John Lennon and Paul McCartney
Tina Turner. (. Bowie said that the hottest place in the Universe was standing next to Tina Turner on stage )
Mick Jagger
David Bowie
Freddy Mercury
Cheers !!!
Great episode, thank you!
You are a masterful storyteller and very knowledgeable about rock music. Chris Cornell meant so much to me. I feel in the grand scheme of things he’s under appreciated for just how fuckin incredible he was. The rawness in his vocals came from the depths of his soul. He was a reluctant frontman. He was more Joey Ramone than he was DLR. But when he opened his mouth it’s the like nothing I’ve ever heard. Saw h live close to 40 times in all incarnations. Miss him dearly.
Great to hear the love for James Dewar.
Small but of trivia...James, or as my dad always called him, Jimmy Dewar both formed their first band together.
They met on a bus, early 60s in Glasgow, were both carrying their guitars, struck up a conversation and friendship so ended up playing together in and around Glasgow...dances, that sort of thing.
Obviously James' music career then progressed to Lulu and The Luvvers, Stone The Crows and international stardom with Robin Trower...while my dad didn't go down that route...a career relating to various aspects of Housing instead...
Get Robert on the channel!!!
Greg Lake (ELP), Alison Moyet, Karen Carpenter...
Dio, Gillan, Dug Pinnick, Jeff Martin, Gabriel, Nicky Moore, Dave Tice, Billy Thorpe, Mike Patton, Fogerty, Noddy, Maynard.
I've came here and I see my favorite artists on the top of the list. Cornell and Buckley were one of kind
Love the inclusion of Jimmy Dewar in here. Man, what a voice. Chris Cornell. Just sublime. Great choice for number one. Robert or Freddy or Ian would've been easy picks. You got it right.
burton cummings (the guess who and solo) and rik emmett (triumph) because who else casually hits a high e (while playing killer guitar)?
the guess who live at the paramount (1972)
pain train is an interesting track (foreshadowing).
Nice list Andy and it's obviously your choice. Controversial maybe but I would say that Ian Gillan is a better singer than Robert Plant. So many great singers but here goes Steve Winwood, Beth Hart, Susan Tedeschi, Joe Cocker, Steve Marriott and Adrian Byron Burns (what a voice and a half).
Glad you mentioned the great Phil Lynott and Jimmy Dewar who had a remarkable voice. Also thought of Frankie Miller who was a great friend of Jimmy. He was an incredible rock singer. Not forgetting of course Michael McDonald who needs no introduction.
I enjoy most of these singers but when I hear James Dewar, I have to stop what I’m doing and listen in. I was never a big fan of Trower but when I heard the album, ‘In City Dreams’ I bought and it’s a huge favorite of mine. Thank you for including him.
I believe that "In City Dreams" is Robin's favorite of his own albums. Masterful.
@@rft2001 Masterful is a perfect way to describe that album. It is a perfect record.
My top 10, according to whom I just love listening to, in no particular order is: Brad Delp, Jim Morrison, Rick Davies, Ann Wilson, Elvis, Paul McCartney, Robert Plant, Roger Daltrey, Dan McCafferty and Burton Cummings.
Very honourable mentions in the next group of 10 to Paul Rodgers, David Lee Roth, Janis Joplin, John Lennon, Jeff Lynne, Freddie Mercury, Meat Loaf, Kim Mitchell, Fred Turner and Mick Jagger.
This Canuck old timer appreciates the Fred Turner mention. Burton Cummings was "nice" but B.T.O. rocked !
And thanks for Kim Mitchell, Max Webster
@@davidliddell6710 Yes, David, not nearly enough love and recognition given to Fred or Kim. I am especially disheartened by the lack of even realizing Max Webster existed and were great. I have tried for a long time to get many reaction channels to give Max Webster a listen and I have not been able to get one to do it. Sad.
@@timwhitnell7145 agreed, thought sooner or later some Rush fan would mention Max Webster. Keep the faith( alka seltzer, tang, and a 50) !
@@davidliddell6710 Right on. It just feels like I have a multitude of Battlescars from repeatedly flogging for Max Webster and getting nowhere, but I don't want to Let Go The Line (of hope).
Well, Andy boy... I usually can identify quite a bit with your lists but this one I really struggled with. The Main Man is undoubtedly Steve Marriott and he's nowhere on your list. Your buddy, poseur Percy, was scared to death of him and ripped him off.. as Zep were prone to do, shameful. Anyway, that's my main bone I'm picking with you, although Gillan was the daddy of the rock metal stuff, particularly the melodic scream, not Ozzie... Ozzie is the Liam Gallagher of metal 😁 Just a few mentions: Ann Wilson, Van Morrison, Jimmy Barnes, Gabriel, Gillan, Tyler, Chris Thompson, Carrack... I'll stop now... Keep 'em coming Andy, it's fun mate.
dancin in the moonlight, got me in its spotlight
I can't help but SING your praise again and again. And yes, that would be very interesting if you would do a Robert Plant video!!!
Even as a passing mention, I am glad somebody finally gave 'Euphoria Morning' the props it deserves, one of my favourite albums ever, and the opening to 'Wave Goodbye', where Chris channels/impersonates/pays tribute to Jeff Buckley never fails to send chills down my spine. And as one might have guessed, I totally agree with your top 2...
I agree with you. “Dissapearring One” is also a phenomenal track. I got to see Cornell on that tour. I had been waiting for a solo album from him since hearing “Seasons” came out, so I was super geeked to see him live. I saw him in Detroit at the State Theater and got to hang out with his band (Eleven), who were super nice. I did get to meet Chris that night, too. I kinda regret selling my signed cd booklet for $500 when he died (or whatever really happened, the whole thing made no sense). Euphoria Morning still stands out as his best, but Higher Truth is right up there (I don’t like to rank music, since music is not a competition). I also am embarrassed to admit that I had a ticket to see Chris on his songbook tour in Kalamazoo (the town where I live), and I forgot until the day after (due to the fact that I had been listening to the live cd and the excitement had been quenched or something 🤷♂️. A huge blunder). Cornell was one of the best, no doubt.
@@JohnGuffey-ho3xc I had never heard or even heard of Eleven until I saw Chris on the Euphoria Morning tour...it was legitimately the first live show I had ever seen...and due to last minute complications there was no support act...so as literally the first artist one had ever seen...I don't think Chris Cornell can really be topped!! I also became a life long fan of Eleven...and devoloped a huge crush on Natasha lol. Still my favourite gig 25 years later.
Andy, yours is the ONLY channel on TH-cam that I watch for these "Best Of" lists because you always mention that it's more like YOUR favorites. Not like those other sites that rate songs or musicians like they are rating sports stars where you can actually keep stats. Besides all that, you and I are on the same page. I almost ALWAYS know who you are going to rate and in what order. BUT, although to me, this list is spot on, I'll never accept anyone being a greater "Rock Singer" than Mick Jagger when he was in his prime. I'm not a huge fan of The Stones, but as far as Rock, Jagger is the greatest rock singer. I honestly felt that when you getting to number one, it would CERTAINLY be Mick Jagger. Oh well .VERY surprised.
A very interesting and sometimes surprising list - and most of your selections are well argued and I do agree with MOST of them. However, your video may be more accurately titled "My 10 Most FAVORITE Rock Singers".
Glad you mentioned Graham Bonnet.
Joe Cocker , apprentice gasfitter from Sheffield
Robert Fripp called Peter Hammill the Hendrix of the voice.
Great list. For me Linda Rondstadt with her range, power and control could just tear my heart out with her ballads but swing the classic rock covers so well. Joni Mitchell had such a unique and expressive voice that was captivating. In addition I’d find room for Jack Bruce who just turned things upside down when Cream hit the scene. I really enjoy your energy and the thought that you put into your videos.
Of course, I have a few minor disagreements, but a lot to like. Nice to see Paul Rodgers place high on the list. But best of all, thanks for the tip about Bronco and Jess Roden. Great stuff! As a longtime Doors fan, I should have crossed paths with Jess through the Butts Band, but it got by me. Thanks to your insights, Andy, I have a new artist (from way back) to enjoy.
Good choice for #1 first time I heard Chris Cornell was on "Rage" in 1991, I was sold on this Band, the video and most off all on THAT VOICE. R.I.P. Chris.
@42:05 Yes, please do a whole video (or two) on Robert Plant! It's long overdue and we would all love to hear more stories!
glad that Phil Mogg gets a mention. went to see UFO live in 1973 when i was 18 years old but all i remember was the supporting band consisting of a duo playing drums and keyboards, very wild stuff. i got so high before UFO came on, i don't remember a thing. can't even remember how i got home but UFO was one of my favourite bands. there are too many great singers to mention, my top 2: Greg Lake and Peter Gabriel. incredible singers that can give me goose bumps.
I must have been transported to an alternate world where there is no Freddie Mercury.
Really enjoyed your well-stated review, Andy. Thank you!
I don't know who the best singers are but my 10 favorites are:
1) Robert Plant
2) Dio
3) Steve Perry
4) Chris Cornell
5) Thom Yorke
6) Stevie Nicks
7) Sting
8) Sarah McLachlan
9) Freddie Mercury
10) Morrissey
Jeff Buckley has a great voice but I felt he oversang on many songs, mainly adding too many extra notes to words. I think he needed more time to get that under control.
A very good overview of Rock singers. I knew you’d put a few unexpected names. I would have included my personal favorite, Cindy Wilson of the B52s. I saw them live several times from their early club gigs and Cindy is imo the perfect rock and roll singer. She has all the fervor and attitude, so amazing. I don’t think the studio stuff shows her at her best, but live she’s electrifying. Cindy is 100% rock and roll and doesn’t lean on traditional singing styles other than rockabilly. She an original rock and roll wonder girl. She never got the credit she deserved, she’s had side bands that are amazing. Cindy Wilson a natural rocker.
Glad you included Jeff Buckley
Dude your a blast 😂new subscriber 👍
I have seen Fishbone live a few times. I like what you had to say about Angelo Moore. He so thoroughly channels the music. I first heard them playing a free gig in the lobby of the Student Union building at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. 1985-86, I think, my freshman year. They had seven members and all their kit on this tiny little riser, maybe 20x20 feet and two feet high. I came across them playing by chance. I was two floors up in the Union, looking down on the central atrium. They just couldn’t be contained by the tiny stage. I made my way down and watched the last half hour of their set. They had astonishing energy. I did go soon after and found their debut EP at the newly opened Atomic Records, a few blocks south of the Union.
A quick ten that I love......
Steve Marriott
Chris Cornell
Ann Wilson
Freddie Mercury
Russell Mael
Mike Patton
Ian Gillan
Chris Robinson
Devin Townsend
Anneke van Giersbergen
Freddie, Mike Patton, Devin Townsend and Anneke? To quote a well known meme: ah, I see you're a man of culture as well.
(Btw, I used to have a sort of a fanboy crush on Anneke back in the 90s ;-) )
Marriott the GOAT
@@Bassdriveryou listen to some good bands who not many know 👍
And here I thought I knew rock music... I've got some listening to do! But totally agree about the n.1. Great video, thanks.
I can't believe nobody ever mentions Don Henley on these lists, do people hate him that much? Singing pitch perfect live, while playing drums is an amazing talent.
"Singing pitch perfect live" LOL!
@@mikeymutual5489 Having trouble comprehending there champ?
Yes, we do.
Good to see Phil Mogg getting recognition. UFO were the first band i saw live at the Birmingham Odean (with Girl and Phil Collen on guitar as support)
At first, I was expecting only singers from the Midlands! Great call on Phil Mogg, he is so dead on pitch wise. Also, Lynott had such charisma and when I sing his songs, you have to honour that conversational style.
A Midlands greats video could be cool. You had a pretty good start with The Move!
Good list. Especially for the inclusive of Paul Rodgers, in my opinion far better than Plant, Gillan et al. But... no list complete without God Stewart in it!
Best wishes!
Layne Staley?? might not be everyone's taste but he wouldn't be able to whisper without it sounding intense
Agreed. Layne Staley blows Chris Cornell out of the water in my opinion. Love Hate Love live at The Moore is epic.
Layne should have got an honourable mention, and the greatest of all Chris Cornell
@@ANationalAcrobat-qj2dlGreat song
Also ROGER DALTREY.
not least because Page tried to steal The Who's rhythm section and end up instead with another golden-haired bare chested singer
I love Roger, but I was about to say no way...then I remembered 'Love Reign O'er Me' exists and its possibly the best rock vocal performance ever so...yeah, I think you have a point...
@@neil993 Not only that song. When Roger gave it his all, his vocals soared beyond the stratosphere. At his best, he was one of classic rock's greatest singers. And one of the most charismatic frontmen.
@@GolebiowskiSouthernRock I do tend to agree...at his best he was phenominal, I also think his work in the early Who era is severely underrated. As for the charisma...I think him encompassing the actual character of Tommy helped with that. I just think you can tell when he was giving it his all and when he wasn't, and that prevents him, possibly unfairly, taking his place in the upper echelon of singers. But on the other hand I feel he is unfairly marginalised for being the least talented member of the band, when in reality he was the perfect lead singer for The Who. Ahh screw it, I'll have him in my top 10, his highs obliterate any doubts :)
Roger is an incredible Rock singer. He delivered two of my all time fav performances in Won’t Get Fooled Again and Love Reign O’er Me
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Hi Andy, I just discovered your channel a few short weeks ago, and straight away you became my fave music TH-camr to listen to, because you were so down to earth with a great sense of humour.
I had no idea who you were, or your history. - And just now, BANG !!!, you mentioned you were in IQ. - Amazing, IQ are my fave band of all time. - I saw them live in Bury, Manchester, 2004, when I bought their Dark Matter cd. - Then I bought their follow-up Frequency cd and loved that one, also.
My fave music DVD of all time is the Frequency live dvd, with you playing on it !! - I loved your drumming, and was ultra impressed how you learned and NAILED their back catalog. - And also read how you learned all their back catalog lyrics.
Anyways, it’s great that you’re doing well and are still alive, and I look forward to your upcoming vids and will be mining your previous vids.
Take care, neil.
Thank you. I'm on Frequency and the double dvd disc Stage which has so much stuff on it.
@@AndyEdwardsDrummer Yes, I love your drumming on Frequency. - I’ll check out Stage. - Cheers.
@@AndyEdwardsDrummer Yes, I love your drumming on Frequency, such a brilliant album. - I’ll check out Stage. - Cheers.
So glad you had Dewar on the list. He is spectacular.
Van Morrison in his prime was an eternal force.
I just started watching the video. Van Morrison better be on the list or I am going to be angry.
@@drolde You might not like his video on the worst album ever
Lynott. I’m totally with you. The Rocker (and roller too)
Before checking this ranking, for me the voices (not necessarily the music) of Steven Stills, Peter Gabriel and Sting have that special misty, foggy timbre... Also great singers are Eric Burdon, Paul Young, Joe Cocker, Mick Hucknall... (Ladys singing is another list)
1 Steve Perry
2 Michael Bolton
3 Joseph Williams
4 Ann Wilson
5 Freddie Mercury
6 Eric Martin
7 Russel Hitchcock
8 Adam Lambert
9 Tommy Shaw
10 Kyle's Kennedy
Seen them all multiple times bar Perry but he is still my favourite singer of all time. I appreciate it is an AOR bias list but AOR is about vocal performance and harmonies with peaks and troughs.
Great list! Big ups on the Fishbone love, I had the pleasure of seeing them in my hometown and Angelo climbed into the rafters of the venue and did a song hanging upside down over the crowd. He is a good musician too (baritone sax).
You really know your stuff, sir. Buckley, Cornell and finally! Corey Glover. Thumbs up and subscribed just for those 3! They're in my top 5, too...
It’s great for music nuts like me to enjoy your passion and knowledge. I recognise a lot of it as I’ve been around a long time and obsessed with mostly contemporary music since 10 yrs old. Making these lists is a nice way of engaging. Always felt the weird one as no one I ever knew was half as interested! Can’t fault your choices here. You normally make me laugh but at some points you made me cry remembering those huge talents who left too young. People don’t always realise that music is our culture.
Carla Bley once told Robert Wyatt he wasn't quite pretty enough for stardom but then he too had made topless male vocal performance from drumkit a thing - he also vocally exemplifies Andy's English Aesthetic for many and has an ironic take on that himself, given his internationalism - the Roger Chapman influence on (prettier?) Peter Gabriel sems relevant here too