Best voice among classic rock singers.... - Blu-ray Forum

Steelmaker · 06-10-2008, 01:25 PM

I love classic rock! Back in it's hey day there were some great frontmen with fantastic voices. In your opinion, who had the best voice among classic rock acts?

If I left anyone out of the poll that you feel should be in there, let me know. These were all I could think of right off the bat.

Oh as for my vote, it's Brad Delp of Boston.

HDJK · 06-10-2008, 01:52 PM

Maybe not the best singer ever, but for classic rock one of my all time favorites is Robert Plant of Zep

w_tanoto · 06-10-2008, 02:05 PM

i voted mick jagger - because I got no other choice.

I watched mick jagger live in London some years ago

MATTYBLU2 · 06-10-2008, 02:10 PM

well we all know who i voted for, look to the left

but close second is

brad delp and dennis de young

great poll by the way

Mxr5150 · 06-10-2008, 02:12 PM

Best but not my favorite would probably be Steve Perry in terms of range and vocal ability. This is a great list by the way, anyone of them up there is a note-worthy singer. I think Jimi Hendrix would have also been a great candidate.

Steelmaker · 06-10-2008, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Mxr5150

Best but not my favorite would probably be Steve Perry in terms of range and vocal ability. This is a great list by the way, anyone of them up there is a note-worthy singer. I think Jimi Hendrix would have also been a great candidate.

I agree. For me it was an extremely hard choice between Perry and Delp. Both were amazing vocal talents.

Jimi Hendrix?!? When I do a "best guitarist" poll I'll be sure and include him but I never thought he had a very good voice.

Bigwayne · 06-10-2008, 02:16 PM

I went with Freddie Mercury.

Mxr5150 · 06-10-2008, 02:19 PM

Hendrix didn't think he had a good voice either, I love it. It moves me almost as much as his playing.

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Originally Posted by Bigwayne

I went with Freddie Mercury.

Oh crap! I didn't even see him! I could have easily went there.

sssick · 06-10-2008, 02:45 PM

I think Freddy Mercury has the best voice out of all of those choices.

Go Blue · 06-10-2008, 02:56 PM

I voted for Plant, but the best is Lennon, followed my McCartney, imo.

MATTYBLU2 · 06-10-2008, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by schultz

I voted for Plant, but the best is Lennon, followed my McCartney, imo.

i hear ya there man, good choices

Steelmaker · 06-10-2008, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by schultz

I voted for Plant, but the best is Lennon, followed my McCartney, imo.

Respectfully disagree. I understand why you would feel that way and I would most certainly consider Lennon and McCartney as two of the greatest stongwriters of all time (certainly the greatest songwriting duo). However when considering great voices in rock history, they never come to mind for me. Infact, I'm not even sure if The Beatles would really be considered classic rock. It's like they're in a category all their own.

Go Blue · 06-10-2008, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Steelmaker

Respectfully disagree. I understand why you would feel that way and I would most certainly consider Lennon and McCartney as two of the greatest stongwriters of all time (certainly the greatest songwriting duo). However when considering great voices in rock history, they never come to mind for me. Infact, I'm not even sure if The Beatles would really be considered classic rock. It's like they're in a category all their own.

I understand your pov. Classic Rock is such a huge category that many different types of rock can be considered. I know that some "classic rock" stations play lots of Beatles songs (later/heavier stuff) and some don't play them at all. They do deserve their own category, so I gave them their own poll.

MATTYBLU2 · 06-10-2008, 03:43 PM

Come on plant fans, vote man vote!!!!

led zep fans where are you.

all of my love is on the radio right now playing

vote plant!!!!!

BStecke · 06-10-2008, 03:48 PM

Jesus, what a poll. I've gotta go with Freddy Mercury (and what a kickass name), but I've got to throw a word in for Plant and Paul Rodgers as well. Paul Rodgers + Queen was pretty cool.

On a side-note, has anybody ever heard any of Paul Stanley when he was playing The Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera in Toronto? It's not quite as good as some of the "regulars," but pretty impressive. I love singing, and I love Queen and some Kiss, and it frustrates the hell out of me when I try to sing along. There are very few Queen/Kiss songs that stay in my range throughout the entire song. Journey's the same way. I can get to the chorus in "Don't Stop Believing" and after that I'm toast.

MATTYBLU2 · 06-10-2008, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BStecke

Jesus, what a poll. I've gotta go with Freddy Mercury (and what a kickass name), but I've got to throw a word in for Plant and Paul Rodgers as well. Paul Rodgers + Queen was pretty cool.

On a side-note, has anybody ever heard any of Paul Stanley when he was playing The Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera in Toronto? It's not quite as good as some of the "regulars," but pretty impressive. I love singing, and I love Queen and some Kiss, and it frustrates the hell out of me when I try to sing along. There are very few Queen/Kiss songs that stay in my range throughout the entire song. Journey's the same way. I can get to the chorus in "Don't Stop Believing" and after that I'm toast.

COME ON MAN!!! vote for plant, you know its in your heart to

broganreynik · 06-10-2008, 04:35 PM

Robert Plant is my vote. If not for Led Zeppelin, then his work with Allison Krauss. That was the best album of last year!

Go Blue · 06-10-2008, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MATTYBLU2

COME ON MAN!!! vote for plant, you know its in your heart to

I am honestly suprised Freddy is winning!

Steelmaker · 06-10-2008, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BStecke

Jesus, what a poll. I've gotta go with Freddy Mercury (and what a kickass name), but I've got to throw a word in for Plant and Paul Rodgers as well. Paul Rodgers + Queen was pretty cool.

On a side-note, has anybody ever heard any of Paul Stanley when he was playing The Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera in Toronto? It's not quite as good as some of the "regulars," but pretty impressive. I love singing, and I love Queen and some Kiss, and it frustrates the hell out of me when I try to sing along. There are very few Queen/Kiss songs that stay in my range throughout the entire song. Journey's the same way. I can get to the chorus in "Don't Stop Believing" and after that I'm toast.

I'm with ya' on Paul Stanley. You know, KISS has always been scrutinized heavily by the critics over the years (a lot of it is well deserved). However I feel that Paul Stanley does not get the credit he deserves for how talented a singer he really is. Anybody who thinks he cannot sing needs to go listen to songs like I Still Love You, Jungle, Nowhere to Run, and Everytime I Look At You. The man can flat out belt it!

Steelmaker · 06-10-2008, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by schultz

I am honestly suprised Freddy is winning!

Agreed! Don't get me wrong. I love Queen and Freddy Mercury certainly has a distinctive, unique voice but no way would I say he's the best. For one thing, as good as he is, he sings a LOT of falsetto which grates on my nerves and he does a lot of that "Cher" thing with his voice where it sounds like he's singing in front of an electric fan. Not trying to flame here. I think FM definitely belongs on the list but to say he's the best of the best? No.

View Poll Results: The best voice of classic rock
Steve Perry (Journey)	3	6.25%
Brad Delp (Boston)	1	2.08%
Paul Rodgers (Bad Company)	0	0%
Freddy Mercury (Queen)	15	31.25%
Paul Stanley (KISS)	0	0%
Lou Gramm (Foreigner)	0	0%
Eric Bloom (Blue Oyster Cult)	0	0%
Steven Tyler (Aerosmith)	1	2.08%
Bob Sieger (solo)	0	0%
Lynn Meredith (Kansas)	0	0%
Don Henley (The Eagles)	2	4.17%
Roger Daltry (The Who)	0	0%
Robert Plant (Led Zepplin)	19	39.58%
Ronnie Van Zant (Lynnyrd Skynnyrd)	1	2.08%
Mick Jagger (The Rolling Stones)	2	4.17%
Ann Wilson (Heart)	0	0%
Steve Miller (The Steve Miller Band)	0	0%
Dennis De Young (Styx)	1	2.08%
Greg Allman (The Allman Brothers Band)	1	2.08%
Peter Cetera (Chicago)	2	4.17%
Voters: 48. You may not vote on this poll

06-10-2008, 01:25 PM	#1
Steelmaker Blu-ray Duke Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Chattanooga, TN Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Best voice among classic rock singers.... I love classic rock! Back in it's hey day there were some great frontmen with fantastic voices. In your opinion, who had the best voice among classic rock acts? If I left anyone out of the poll that you feel should be in there, let me know. These were all I could think of right off the bat. Oh as for my vote, it's Brad Delp of Boston. Last edited by Steelmaker; 06-10-2008 at 02:04 PM.

06-10-2008, 03:48 PM	#15
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	Jesus, what a poll. I've gotta go with Freddy Mercury (and what a kickass name), but I've got to throw a word in for Plant and Paul Rodgers as well. Paul Rodgers + Queen was pretty cool. On a side-note, has anybody ever heard any of Paul Stanley when he was playing The Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera in Toronto? It's not quite as good as some of the "regulars," but pretty impressive. I love singing, and I love Queen and some Kiss, and it frustrates the hell out of me when I try to sing along. There are very few Queen/Kiss songs that stay in my range throughout the entire song. Journey's the same way. I can get to the chorus in "Don't Stop Believing" and after that I'm toast. Last edited by BStecke; 06-10-2008 at 03:51 PM.

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06-10-2008, 01:52 PM	#2
HDJK Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Switzerland Trading Score:2	Maybe not the best singer ever, but for classic rock one of my all time favorites is Robert Plant of Zep

06-10-2008, 02:05 PM	#3
w_tanoto Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Hatfield, UK / Jakarta, Indonesia Blu-ray collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:47	i voted mick jagger - because I got no other choice. I watched mick jagger live in London some years ago

06-10-2008, 02:10 PM	#4
MATTYBLU2 Banned Member since:Sep 2007 Location:NH Blu-ray collection:60 Trading Score:21	well we all know who i voted for, look to the left but close second is brad delp and dennis de young great poll by the way

06-10-2008, 02:12 PM	#5
Mxr5150 Special Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Indiana Blu-ray collection:74 Blu-ray reviews:10	Best but not my favorite would probably be Steve Perry in terms of range and vocal ability. This is a great list by the way, anyone of them up there is a note-worthy singer. I think Jimi Hendrix would have also been a great candidate.

06-10-2008, 02:16 PM	#7
Bigwayne Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Indian Trail, NC USA 4K collection:339 Blu-ray collection:1150 DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:13	I went with Freddie Mercury.

06-10-2008, 02:45 PM	#9
sssick Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008	I think Freddy Mercury has the best voice out of all of those choices.

06-10-2008, 02:56 PM	#10
Go Blue Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Home Theater Gallery:23 Blu-ray collection:160 Trading Score:7	I voted for Plant, but the best is Lennon, followed my McCartney, imo.

06-10-2008, 03:43 PM	#14
MATTYBLU2 Banned Member since:Sep 2007 Location:NH Blu-ray collection:60 Trading Score:21	Come on plant fans, vote man vote!!!! led zep fans where are you. all of my love is on the radio right now playing vote plant!!!!!

06-10-2008, 04:35 PM	#17
broganreynik Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Nebraska Home Theater Gallery:60 4K collection:124 Blu-ray collection:2113 DVD collection:111 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:46	Robert Plant is my vote. If not for Led Zeppelin, then his work with Allison Krauss. That was the best album of last year!

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