I could never nail down one, but have to mention David Coverdale, Ronnie James Dio, Paul Rodgers, and Bruce Dickinson...
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I could never nail down one, but have to mention David Coverdale, Ronnie James Dio, Paul Rodgers, and Bruce Dickinson...
Halford’s voice boasts a 4 and 1/2 octave range - virtually unheard of in any genre of music.
Luciano Pavarotti, the world famous opera singer, called Rob Halford “the greatest vocalist of all time”.
And I don't know squat about octaves, but I saw Michael Sweet hit notes on stage that literally blew out the microphone. I mean they had to bring him a new one...
I've never heard that same passion in any other voice. To me, Ronnie was definitely the best heavy metal / hard rock singer of all time.
And let's throw one out to Freddie Mercury also. All those layered vocals on Bohemian Rhapsody were him.
Meatloaf doesn't have a vast vocal range, but he has a more powerful voice than any other singer I can think of
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Agreed!
Ok. Bob Dylan.
I was wondering how far down these threads I'd have to look to find Rise Against / Tim McIlrath mentioned. His voice is probably one of the most unique that I've ever heard, regardless of whether he's playing with Rise Against or not. I've heard some of his collaborations with other bands, and his voice adds so more much awesomeness to any song that he is featured on.
A tough choice for me, this is. I think most of my choices have already been mentioned, but to list the faves I remember from 'back in the day':
In no order
Paul Rogers
David Coverdale
Bruce Dickinson
Bon Scott
Paul Shortino
Freddie Mercury
Steve Perry
James Christian
I think the most influential on me as a singer are Coverdale, Mercury and Perry.
My kind of forum thread, this. Nice one!