Who the hell came up with this stuff!!!!!!

I respect Aretha….but she is a soul singer and will always be a soul singer…SHE IS NOT A ROCK SINGER…

I think that the same people that came up with this list are the ones that make you want to think that Madonna belongs in the RRHOF…

Anybody that knows anything about Rock & roll will tell you that Freddie Mercury was definately one of the best rock voices EVER!!!!!

I think that Rolling Stone has forgotten what Rock & Roll is…

What about “Little Willie John”? Stevie Wonder,and James Brown list him as influences on their careers.

Stevie inducted John into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!

Many list Little Willie John among the most influential singers of his time!

Even greats Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight and Levi Stubbs called John a Singer’s singer. Even the Beatles how covered his songs!

How could he not be listed?

Kajun58

lol.

1.) Maria Callas
2.) Luciano Pavarotti
3.) Geoff Tate (From Queensryche)
4.) Freddie Mercury

this list is not a true reflections of music lovers , it’s more like a popualrity contest this list is a joke without freddy mercury he sounds better from the grave then alot of other so called great singers please….

Chris Cornell
Jeff buckley
Maynard james keenan
Grace Slick
lajon Witherspoon
Aretha Franklin
Seal
Elvis
Ed kowalczyk
eddie vedder
Robert plant
Al greene
Otis Redding

Taking into account the way in which they pour their hearts when they sing, how meaningful their message is and how they transfer that to the audience, I’ll have to pick Freddie Mercury and Eddie Vedder.

No order
Elvis
Don Henely
Roger Daltry
Paul McCartney
Bono
Otis Redding
Robert Plant
Ann wison
Roy Orbison

luther vandross…….then whoever……greatest voice ever

luther vandross…….then whoever……greatest voice ever

GLADYS KNIGHT IS THE MOST UNDER RATED VOCALIST OF ALL TIME!!!! GLADYS IS AWESOME!!!!

When I think of Rock ‘n Roll singers, the first name that comes to mind is Robert Plant. Sure there are better voices, and lots of great ones who even sing great have been mentioned. Just watch any video of ’70s Zep!

Freddie and Perry.

chris cornell

Steve Perry
Brad Delp
Freddie Mercury
Paul Rodgers
Tommy Shaw
Lou Gramm
Steve Walsh
Daryl Hall
Mickey Thomas

1. Frank Sinatra
2. John Lennon
3. Joe Strummer
4. Johnny Cash
5. Bruce Dickenson
6. David Bowie
7. Joey Ramone
8. Neil Young
9. Nina Simone
10. Freddie Murcury
11. Eddie Vedder
12. James Brown
13. Jimi Hendrix
14. Bono
15. Ian Curtis

This list is pretty off.
And new rock is just better than the older classics.
Chris Martin should be on the list.
(Coldplay)

This is amazingly disappointing. The best pure singer in the Rock era was and is still Ann Wilson (and a hell of a songwriter as well). I saw her
included in about 4 other lists and I can only figure all the rest of you have a collective blind spot. All of you now remember how goddamn powerful and emotive that voice is and are slapping your foreheads - “wow, I could have had Heart!”

It’s so difficult to sum up just top 5 singers or even top 20. You have the most powerful voices and then there are the most beautiful voices.

Any lost should include people like

1. Freddie Mercury

2. Andrea Bocelli

3. Julio Iglesias (the father … not his son)

4. Whitney Houston

5. Mariah Carey

and maybe 40 others I don’t have time to mention here.

By the way … John Lenon (judging by one of the songs “Imagine” was not a GREAT singer. The song was great but vocals or uniqueness of the voice was not there)

ELVIS
Elton John
Paul Stanley
Robert Plant
Freddie Mercury
Roger Daltry
Tom Jones

STEVEN TYLER, hands down!!!

Freddie Mercury - hands down.

1.- Freddie Mercury
2.- Meat Loaf

I’d have to say:

Freddie Mercury
Thom Yorke
Tom Chaplin (keane). surprised he hasn’t been mentioned yet.
and Bobby Darin

damn right, FM. ;D
Mister Sanchez is crazily talented
and this list just goes to show he doesn’t get anywhere near enough recognition
>.

clint boge: the butterfly effect

Without Mariah Carey here, this list has no veracity…

I take back what I said about Eddie Vedder - yes, he’s a copy of Jim Morrison, but he’s still a talented singer. I just recently heard “Release” by Pearl Jam, proving he really can sing. However, he still definitely doesn’t deserve to be in the top 50.

And to Jef Peeters:
Axl Rose is mentioned because in spite of having a deep bass voice he can still sing really high, though I prefer his lower register, which has a really nice, semi-operatic sound. He has a lot of skill as a singer, though I really don’t like GnR.
Tony Kakko? Not too bad, but uses way too much falsetto and doesn’t really have much range - the reason he can hit those really high notes is because his voice is really high naturally (he would qualify not as a tenor but as an alto).

More great singers:
DAVID BOWIE
ROGER DALTREY (The Who)
LAYNE STALEY (Alice in Chains)
GREG LAKE (ELP)
ANN WILSON (Heart)
ROY ORBISON
TIM BUCKLEY (not quite Jeff, but still damn good)
BURTON CUMMINGS (of The Guess Who - the band that sang “American Woman”)
MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN (Tool)
DAVID COVERDALE (Ian Gillan’s successor in Deep Purple - he really is underrated, though he tries to copy Robert Plant too much and nobody liked Coverdale/Page)

More Bad Singers:
Kurt Cobain (love Nirvana though)
Steven Tyler (probably quite skilled, but terrible performer, practically eats the microphone, and waaay too screamy.)
Bruce Springsteen
Leslie West, the guy from Mountain (”Theme from an Imaginary Western” which features impressive quasi-operatic vocals, is sung by Jack Bruce, who is good)

their are many realy good singers who’re not or almost not mentioned in all these lists, singers like:

Tony Kakko (Sonata Arctica)
MIKA
ZP Theart (DragonForce)
Bryan Adams
Warren Zevon

My Favorite singers are btw:
Bruce Dickinson
Tony Kakko
Freddy Mercurie
Robert Plant
Ian Gillan
Bono
David Bowie
Bon Scott
Micheal Stipe
Warren Zevon

and wtf why is Axl Rose mentioned about 20 times???? live he sings realy out of tune.

Other great singers I forgot to add:
ARETHA FRANKLIN - the one really great singer Rolling Stone included
GRACE SLICK (Jefferson Airplane)
STEVE PERRY (Journey)
JEFF BUCKLEY
ELVIS
ROB HALFORD (Judas Priest)
RONNIE JAMES DIO
BRUCE DICKINSON (Iron Maiden)
AXL ROSE (Guns n’ Roses)
LITTLE RICHARD

More Dreadful Singers:
George Thorogood
John Lennon
Geddy Lee (actually, very talented, just uses his talent in the wrong way)
Matt Bellamy (no breath control - sounds like he is having his lungs stolen on stage - but I still like Muse and he’s quite some guitarist)
Chester “who the hell is that?” Bennington

r u f***in serious i saw steve perry like twice.. i dont give a sh** wat ne1 say steve perry’s voice is wat i think the voice of GOD would sound like

As a singer, I can’t believe how many talentless singers have been mentioned. Here are the best singers:

1: FREDDIE MERCURY
The fact that he could hit those high notes even though he was a baritone is astonishing (he had a range of three octaves plus a very powerful falsetto making it effectively four); he also had maybe the purest, most versatile and most beautiful voice in the history of music.
2: GEOFF TATE (Queensryche)
I’m no Queensryche fan, but Geoff Tate is one of the best singers, with a four octave range in full voice, amazingly powerful and clean operatic vocals. He was originally trained as an opera singer. However, lacks Freddie’s versatility and lost his voice pretty quick.
3: ROBERT PLANT (Led Zeppelin)
Lacks the control of Freddie, but Robert Plant had easily the biggest vocal range of any famous singer, as well as an amazingly powerful and expressive voice. Listen to “Since I’ve Been Lovin’ You”: four F5s and a G5, which are high soprano notes, in full voice. He could sing melody lines well above high C, which no other singer could do. He was also surprisingly versatile. During “Kashmir” live at Knebworth he sounds almost operatic. Easily the best metal screamer.
4: CHRIS CORNELL (Soundgarden)
Essentially Robert Plant as a baritone. He could go almost as high, and though he often sounded like Robert Plant, his voice had a stronger, darker timbre. Listen to Jesus Christ Pose - one of the most amazing vocal performances in history. Sadly, his voice declined pretty early on - hitting A5s in mix voice isn’t exactly good for the vocal cords.
5: IAN GILLAN (Deep Purple)
Another baritone, Ian Gillan never sang melody lines above A4. He is the famous singer I sound most like. However, unlike me, Ian Gillan had the best falsetto in human history. Almost indistinguishable from his full voice, though he never sang melody lines in falsetto. Listen to his wild, primal screams in Child in Time, Strange Kind Of Woman, Highway Star… nobody does falsetto screams better.
6: JIM MORRISON (The Doors)
Not one you’d expect to be here, since he is remembered more for his looks and charisma than for his skill as a singer. However, he was a bass and, surprisingly, had the same range as Freddie Mercury in full voice (F2 - F5, 3 octaves) - the reason he sounds so different is because he focused more on his lower register for the sake of a dark, sexy sound, which complements the music and image of the Doors perfectly. Listen to “When the Music’s Over” and you’ll understand why he’s on this list.

WORST SINGERS WHO HAVE APPEARED HERE (in no particular order)
Bob Dylan
Ozzy Osbourne
Mick Jagger
Brian Jones
Eddie Vedder (bad Jim Morrison imitator)
Frank Sinatra (Nice timbre. No talent - could never sing unamplified)

Ok old rock is overrated. These days singers have more heart and emotion in their singing and I agree with the magazine thom yorke is definitely the best singer around today and one the best of all time. If you dont know, hes the singer for radiohead, an awesome band, and if you want to hear his singing listen to fake plastic trees or house of cards or nude or reckoner or karma police or any of their songs they will blow your mind. Also chris martin is incredible (Coldplay). The scientist is one of my favorite songs of all time.

My list would have been the following:

Björk
Maria Callas
Freddie Mercury
Pavarotti
Angela Gheorghiu

Best singers and frontmen

1 - Freddie Mercury - Queen

2 - Bruce Dickinson - Iron Maiden

3 - Klaus Meine - Scorpions

4 - Ronnio James Dio - Rainbow/B. Sabbath/ Solo

5 - Bon Scott - ACDC

6 - Jim Morrinson - The Doors

7 - Robert Plant - Led Zepellin

in alphabetical order:

Aretha Franklin
Morten Harket
Freddie Mercury
Van Morrison
Nina Simone
Frank Sinatra

…

Thank you anon. guess im not the only one who thinks Claudio Sanchez is a badass vocalist

im sorry but heres the REAL list

BEST
1)Steve Perry (Journey)
2)Freddie Mercury (Queen)
3)Stevie Wonder
4)Elton John
5)Phil Collins (not a big fan of his music, in fact i hate his music, but damn this man can sing)

WORST
1)Bruce Springsteen
2)Jon Bon Jovi
3)Axl Rose (but i do love GnR)
4)Bob Dylan
5)Serj Tenkian (i love SOAD though)

CLAUDIO F**CKIN’ SANCHEZ

Why was he only mentioned once?!
Seriously, Fall Out Boy have appeared on this more than him?
Christ.

If you don’t know who he is, I HIGHLY recommend you listen to some Coheed And Cambria…
Like Now.
“The Light And The Glass” and “In Keeping Secrets Of Silent Earth: 3″ are just incredible

Freddie Mercury has to be up there - Ever try singing a Queen song in the correct key? Hitting those notes? With that tone, that loud, with that much expression, phrasing, rhythm? All while drinking copious amounts of vodka?Try it. I Dare you.

1. Paul McCartney
2. Carl Wilson
3. Brian Wilson
4. Freddy Mercury
5. Elvis Presley

1. Paul Mc.Cartney
2. Carl Wilson
3. Brian Wilson
4. Freddy Mercury
5. Elvis Presley

Rob halford is an amazing singer, and while he doesnt deserve #1 he deserves a mention, so thats why im here.
1. Robert Plant
2. Ronnie James Dio
3. Rob Halford
4. Roger Waters
(i just realized all their names start with r’s)

Lata Mangeshkar (India)
Robert Plant (UK)
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (Pakistan)
Maria Callas (Greece)
Janis Joplin (US)
Mahalia Jackson (US)
Oum Khulsum (Egypt)

Im young but i’ve listen to young to old singers and im going to be completely honest hands down Sam Cooke! He sings from his soul and his voice can never be duplicated!!!!!!!!!

james hetfield
ian gillan
dio
bruce dickenson
ozzy
zakk wylde

You listed Tom Yorke in the top five singers of all time? He would be top of my list of monotone, emotionless singers with no range. This is a reminder why I canceled my Rolling Stone subscription when I graduated years ago.

1) Liam Gallagher
2) John Lennon
3) Noel Gallagher
4) Jon Bon Jovi
5) Paul McCartney
6) John Lydon
7) Mike Jager
8) Ian Brown

There my top 8 and there all amazing.

freddie mercury

i will list 20, in no particular order..

aretha franklin
minnie riperton
patti labelle
chaka khan
whitney houston
mariah carey
celine dion
luther vandross
michael bolton
georgia brown
jennifer holliday
brian mcknight
steven tyler
adam lopez
vanessa amorosi
leona lewis
kelly clarkson
josh groban
mary j. blige
regine velasquez

Come on, where are all the Eva Cassidy posts? I mean, Ozzy Osborne got a mention, and Cassidy is going virtually unnoticed.

1 - LeAnn Rimes

2 - Michael Buble

3 - Frank Sinatra

Everyone has classic rocks, but i wanna mention modern
1.Chris Martin (Coldplay)
2.Matthew bellamy (Muse)
3.Chino (Deftones)
4.Chester Bennington (Linkin Park)
5.Serj Tankian (SOAD)
These are out of order but i think bellamy and tankian are very skilled and different which catch my eye.

As a singer I must strongly disagree with Frank Sinatra being in your number two slot for greatest vocalist of all-time. Sinatra seemed to be a bit more of a speaker then a singer. No, there is no denying that he let out a few a powerful notes, but as far as reality is concerned he was vocally no match for Bobby Darin.

There were a few great responses to this topic. There is however, little or no mention of other outstanding artists. Take Prince for example. Ok, he is a bit of an oddball, and I probably wouldn’t purchase an ounce of the music he is producing today, but still have to give credit where it’s due. His highs were so powerful that planes had to reroute their courses while he was performing. This should drop Thom York’s ranking down a notch, even if you are a die hard Radio Head fan.

Those of you who had mentioned Elvis most likely misinterpreted the question. Elvis’ primary talent wasn’t even singing. Yes he has had a history with various forms of music, but I would hardly say that he had a wide range at all. In case you forgot, it was his dancing that got him discovered and not his singing abilities.

I think the harder listeners should have been more apt to consider someone like Perry Farrell of Janes Addiction, while the softer listeners should have chosen someone like Roy Orbison. Sure, The Big O was nothing pretty to look at, but his operatic qualities are worth a listen.

As far as female vocalists are concerned I don’t think you should forget Barbara Striesand. We all know that she’s a bit disliked due to her bitter personality, but she is/was unquestionably gifted.

Also, despite the fact that I personally am not very religious, I have noticed my entire body to quiver at just the thought of Celine Dions’ “Oh, Holy Night”. Now I am not quite sure if that you could compare her to Aretha Franklin, but I might suggest another slot on the list for her.

Next time please cast your votes more carefully. There is so much more talent out there.

1 - Elvis Presley

2 - Steve Perry

3 - Michael Jackson

John Lennon
Liam Gallagher
Damon Albarn
Freddie Mercury
Ray Davies
Kurt Cobain
Paul Mccartney
Ozzy Osbourne
Bono
Marc Bolan
Richard Ashcroft
Axl Rose

No one can ever top Freddie Mercury. I can’t believe that he is not on Rolling Stone’s list.

Doesn’t ‘beauty is in the eye of the beholder’ apply here? I mean for one person Freddie Mercury cannot but for another Arethra Franklin is. See were I’m going with this?

1.Frank Sinatra (my way,New York New York,Come Fly With Me, Thats life)
2.Elvis Presley (30 number 1 hits, 68 comeback special, aloha from hawaii)
3.Michael Jackson (great dancer and singer)
4.Robbie Williams (great entertainer, live at knebworth, live at the royal albert hall)
5.Sam Cook (great singer,another saturday night,am in a sad mood tonight)

1) Jeff Buckley
2) Layne Staley
3) Jim Morrison
4) Bono Vox
5) Thom Yorke

Mike Patton. I can’t believe I didn’t see him anywhere even on the comments. Just because they’re old and classic doesn’t make any of those artists half as gifted as Patton.

Bruce Dickinson-simply the best
Kurt Cobain
Hansi Kurch
Claus Maine
Sebastian Bach

My favorite Singers
1) John Lennon
2) Paul McCartney
3) George Harrison
4) Ringo Star
5) Mick Jagger

My favorite Singers
1) John Lennon
2) Paul McCartney
3) George Harrison
4) Ringo Star
5) Mick Jagger

My favorite Singers
1) John Lennon
2) Paul McCartney
3) George Harrison
4) Ringo Star
5) Mick Jagger

My favorite Singers
1) John Lennon
2) Paul McCartney
3) George Harrison
4) Ringo Star
5) Mick Jagger

My favorite Singers
1) John Lennon
2) Paul McCartney
3) George Harrison
4) Ringo Star
5) Mick Jagger

It’s hard to pinpoint the best, because there are many different ways to sing. It’s like comparing Mick Jagger with Pavarotti. Agreeing with the majority, though, the most incredible voices would include Jeff Buckley and Freddie Mercury. There are many other great voices that haven’t been mentioned much, like Josh Groban or John Mayer.

Just going on vocal precision and range, it is hard to beat this list:

1) Steve Perry
2) Freddie Mercury
3) Barry Manilow (there’s a reason he can makes cd of other people’s songs and they hit top ten lists)
4) Luciano Pavarotti
5) Frank Sinatra (or Dean Martin)

FREDDIE MERCURY - NO ONE CAN TOUCH HIM - PERIOD.

Jeff Buckley - without doubt, he is one of the most overlooked best voices ever. I name him better than freddy mercury, his singing has never impressed me much.
Jim Morrison - great voice and charisma.
Janis Joplin
Robert Plant

1. Freddy Mercury
2. Mama Cass
3. Otis Redding
4. Luciano Pavorati
5. Michael Jackson
6. Aretha Franklin
7. Robert Plant
8. Frank Sinatra
9. Bing Crosby
10. Whitney Houstin

Top 3 Men:
Chris Cornell
Roger Daltrey
Scott Weiland

Top 3 Women:
Ann Wilson
Amy Lee
Annie Lennox

thom yorke
robert plant
bjork
freddy mercuri

1.freddie mercury(no doubt)
2.elvis presley
3.celin dion

The legend that is Freddie Mercury!!!

One of my favorites may not be for hear but I give him creadit for adapting

Phill Anselmo Pantera, Down

Steve Marriott, period!

Freddie Mercury je naravno najbolji,nema potrebe nista da pricam. . .cujte slusajte i dalje!Pozdrav za sve.. . .

1. John Lennon
2. Freddie Mercury
3. Paul Mcartney
4. Elvis Presley
5. George Harrison

Freddie Mercury
Rob Halford
Robert Plant
Ozzy Osbourne
Jim Morrison
Enrique Bunbury
Axl Rose
Danni Filth

here are what i think are the best in just singing talent.
1.Freddy Mercury(total legend)
2.Elvis Presley
3.Frank Sinatra(beautiful voice)
4.George Michael
5.John Lennon
6.Robert Plant
7.Elton John
8.Paul Mcartney

here are what i think are the best in just singing talent.
1.Freddy Mercury(total legend)
2.Elvis Presley
3.Frank Sinatra(beautiful voice)
4.George Michael
5.John Lennon
6.Robert Plant
7.Elton John
8.Paul Mcartney

here are what i think are the best in just singing talent.
1.Freddy Mercury(total legend)
2.Elvis Presley
3.Frank Sinatra(beautiful voice)
4.George Michael
5.John Lennon
6.Robert Plant
7.Elton John
8.Paul Mcartney

hey people what about Buddy Holly??

people are naming bands which clearly means they are not basing this on singing talent but i would have to agree with ryan the gregg allman is the best

byork sucks

this is a fukins site

HILARY DUFF IS DAMN GOOD SINGER

NOT THE WORST

the best singers ever are…
1. Carly Smithson (the amazing irish from american idol, look her up on You Tube!)
2. Amy Lee from Evanescence
3. Ann Wilson from Heart

Let me start by stating that I am 37, not 107. I think too many people are picking their “idols” and not really the best singer. Look, my favorite band of all time is KISS, but Paul Stanley is not the greatest singer in the world. Don’t get me wrong…he is a GOD in rock n roll, but some singers can sing EVERY genre. So, here I go….

1. Elvis Presley: Hands down the best singer ever. Hate his clothing, his movies, whatever, but the the man could sing. He could sing EVERY type of music…..rock n roll, gospel, country western, easy listening. He was simply amazing. His vocal range was incredible for a man. I have never heard another human convey so much emotion through his voice.
2. Freddy Mercury: Another man with amazing vocal range. Sometimes his voice leaves me speechless. I have him a close second to the King.
3. Nat King Cole: Like Roy Orbison, his voice was haunting. I still get goose bumps when I hear him sing.
4. Bing Crosby: Like the great ones, he could sing ANYTHING. His music was not really my cup of tea, but his voice is undeniable.
5 (Tie). Robert Plant: Another who could sing about every type of music, if he wanted to. Though he didn’t experiment with diverse forms of music, you can tell that he could have handled about anything.
5. (Tie): Once again, not my cup of tea. However, his talent is obvious. Frank was cool and hip too. But, his voice was his legacy.

There are soooo many great singers, that it is hard to pick 5. But, please, remember…don’t pick your favorites. I love my favorites, but none of them made the grade. They are great in their own right. They may even be GREATER as a whole, but not as a singer alone.

In my humble opinion, ELVIS PRESLEY stands alone as the greatest singer I have ever heard.

Roger Daultry
Morrisey
Michael Stipe
Elvis
Hank Williams Sr
Bob Dylan
Jim Morrison
John Lennon
Freddie Mercury
John Lennon

Whoever said Anthony K. and the lead singer from Fall Out Boy is out of there mind. I love the Chili Peppers just as much as the next person, but it’s about the whole band.
TOP FIVE (no particular order)
-Freddy Mercury
-Robert Plant
-Eddie Vedder
-Billie Holliday (not a big fan of her music, but she can sing)
-Chris Cornell

Bruce Bruce

MAYNARD KEENAN
MAYNARD KEENAN
MAYNARD KEENAN
CHINO MARENO
FREDDY MERCURY
CLAUDIO SANCHEZ

york couldnt hold a candle to any of these guys

1. Freddie Mercury-the greates ever!!!! NO doubt
2. Klaus Meine
3. David Bowie
4. Elvis Presly
5. John Lennon

I dont see any gregg allman wats up with that
1. GREGG ALLMAN (God)
2. Robert Plant
3. Aretha Franklin
4. Freddie Mercury (even tho i dont lke queen i have to give credit)
5. Otis Redding

1. GREGG ALLMAN (God)
2. Robert Plant
3. Aretha Franklin
4. Freddie Mercury (even tho i dont lke quenn i have to give credit)
5. Otis Redding

best singer by far is Geddy Lee no doubt or Robert Plant

Hey, they were in the same group! Marty Balin and Grace Slick. If you don’t believe me, just listen to “Bless It’s Pointed Little Head.”

ummm…. Steven Tyler anybody??? somebody(everyone) obviously hasn’t seen Aerosmith live!!

Some of thhe best male singers are the most obscure and underrated:
1. Michael Metijevic of Steelheart
2. Freddy Curri of Sheriff (”When I’m With You”)
3. David Coverdale of Whitesnake
4. Steve Perry of Journey
5. Little Richard

1) Freddy Mercury
2) Robert Plant
3) Roger Waters
4) Axl Rose
5) Mick Jager

1.FREDDIE MERCURY !
2.Robert Plant
3.John Lennon
4.Elvis Presley
5.Axl Rose

If you would ask me Freddie Mercury is very far the best of all… When he singed with Luciano Pavarotti he singed just like him… And he can sing even the hardest rock songs so … His voice was like WOW. He was just the best singer of all the times!

Van Morrison. That’s it.

This is so easy. The number one male singer of all time is Freddie Mercury. That is undeniable. The top five male singers are rounded out by:
2) Elvis Presley
3) Frank Sinatra
4) Elton John (before surgery)
5) Ray Charles

Female singers is not close either, as it is undisputably Sarah Mclachlan. While Mariah Carey might have a slightlly higher voice it is not nearly as rich. Rounding out the top 5 for females in no particular order is:
2) Whitney Houston
3) Minnie Riperton
4) Celine Dion
5) Petula Clark

While you might debate the top five, that is fine they are debateable, however, the top male is clearly Freddie Mercury and top female Sarah Mclachlan, these are not up for debate.

WTF.

Freddie Mercury should be up there!

The lack of Ronnie James Dio in people’s comments is ridiculous. Best rock singer of all time.

Also, Mariah Carey is NOT a good singer. She can make impressive noises, but that doesn’t necessarily make one a good singer.

BEST SINGERS EVER!!!!!

In no particular Order

Freddy Mercury/Robert Plant/Anne Wilson

in no particular order:

thom yorke

stevie wonder

demis roussos

celine dion

patti labelle

1) Freddie Mercury - absolutely the best - he gonna “outsing” everybody.

2) Elvis Presley - amazing voice, amazing style.

3) George Michael

4) Elton John

5) David Bowie

6) Mick Jagger

Elvis Presley
Frank Sinatra
Carlos Gardel
Julio Iglesias
Michael Jackson

1- Jim James (My Morning Jacket)
2- John Lennon
3- Ryan Adams - Go see this man live and listen to his voice.
4- Richard Manuel (The Band)- Apparently I’m the only person to hear the song Whispering Pines?
5- Paul Westerberg - The best rock voice ever.
6- Otis Redding
7- Hope Sandoval (Mazzy Star)
8- Ben Bridwell (Band of Horses, Carissa’s Wierd)
9- Wayne Coyne (Flaming Lips)-one of the most imitated singers ever.
10- Leslie Feist
11- Jeremy Enigk -freakish range in his voice.
12- Thom Yorke (Radiohead)
13- Van Morrison
14- Gary Louris (Jayhawks)
15- Roy Orbison

I’m sure I missed some, but damn, does anyone on here listen to anything that isn’t constantly force fed to you. Seriously, go get some headphones, listen to My Morning Jacket’s ‘At Dawn’ and then ask yourself how he wouldn’t be in any top 10 list.

Roy Orbison is my vote for best singer ever. The man’s vocal range was absolutely remarkable. He sang low and high notes with such ease and could send anyone to musical heaven with his voice.

He is a legend, but is still under-appreciated. Elvis himself called Roy Orbison the greatest singer in the world during one of his performances, and he was right.

No one like opera?

Danme Nellie Melba
Maria Callas

BEST-lead singer of keane
Kurt Cobain
Enya
Norah Jones
Chris Cornell
Steve Perry of Journey
Vince Neill
Elton John
Lennon
Mccartney
Chris Martin
Christina Aguilera,Mariah, Whitney,Celine, Carrie Underwood,(cant stand the music, but have amazing voices)
Thom Bhorne of Radiohead
Amy Lee
Aretha Franklin
Regina Spektor
Eddie Vedder
Lindsay Buckingham
Phil Collins
Don Henley
Johnny Cash
Axl Rose can scream like a crazy son of a gun

WORST-
Avril Lavigne by far
Britney Spears
Hillary Duff
Lindsay Lohan
Ashlee or Jessica Simpson
luv him, but Tom Petty, sorry Tom!
lead singer to Korn
Rammstein

HONORABLE MENTIONS-
Gwen Stefani, sorry gwen
Pink
Billy Corgan, luv him
Stevie Nicks, also luv her!

ohh and josh groban and andrea bocelli cant forget them

frank sinatra
whitney houston
mariah carey
leona lewis
beyonce
christina aguilera
jennifer hudson
George Michael
Aretha Franklin
Anita Baker
Toni Braxton
Celine Dion
Sam Cooke!!!

JEFF BUCKLEY

imagine what he would have done if he were alive today. He only made one studio album and he drowned at 30. Grace is the most dynamic and epic album of all time. Listen to Mojo Pin, Grace, Last Goodbye, So Real, Eternal Life, and Dream Brother are all great songs.

But the greatest Buckley song ever is “What Will You Say?”, which was recorded only live and is about his father Tim. It is on Mystery White Boy. EPIC!!!!

Matt Bellamy.

the best singer of today. he pushes his voice to the max. it’s powerful, and he can reach higher notes than most singers. and the music he creates is one of the most beautiful things i’ve ever heard in my life. the way he creates his melodies is awe inspiring… if you really listen to him, you’ll see that his voice is 100% perfect. a million times better than thom yorke… cause thom doesn’t have as much control, and he sounds like he’s drunk most of the time.

Paul Stanely of Kiss,,,Just listen and you will undestand

DEMETRIO STRATOS was born in Alessandria d’Egitto, here studies just 12een piano at Conservatory, after he went in Milano , where, in 1966 starts to play piano and voice in a italian group: “The Rebels”; after that in 1971 he stats with AREA , Rock porgressive and jazz fusion band; Why Demetrio Stratos is considered the Best male voice lf 20th century? He likes to study and to prove and to search wIth his voice; He teached in italian university story of etno-music and east-music. In his best exibition played 7.000 Hz (a normal tenor 523 Hz, a female ’soprano’ 1046 Hz)!!!

Demetrio stratos
Devin townsend
Freddy Mercury
Chris Cornell(only with Soundgarden)

THOM YORKE?! P*ss off. And Jim Morrison was just about the most talentless, boozed up prick on the face of the Earth. What a waster. ‘Authoratitive voice’ my bollox.

No list is technically “wrong,” but I think it would be wrong to limit ourselves to a certain genre of music. I’m not an expert, like others claim to be, but I do listen to a wide variety of music. I tried to pick out the 5 voices I wish I had - this had nothing to do with what kind of music I prefer. So, here is my list:

1.) Freddy Mercury - I am a young, straight male, and I don’t listen to a lot of Queen, but his voice is a symphony in itself.

2.) Mariah Carey - I hate this woman, but to deny that she has an amazing voice is simply stupid. I don’t even like her music, but the range is ridiculous.

3.) Marvin Gaye - He died before I was born and I only know his popular songs, but if you look up “Marvin Gaye + Grapevine” on YouTube, and find his a capella version, you will be amazed.

4.) Bjork - I can’t name a single song she sings or an album she put out, but I heard a song once that sounded like a tidal wave of pure music erupting from her tiny body.

5.) Steve Perry - I have to admit here that I do listen to quite a bit of Journey, so this was my only truly biased pick. He could get away with singing “Happy Birthday” and people would buy it.

1)Layne Staley
2)Jim Morrison
3)Robert Plant
4)James Hetfield
5)Eddie Vedder

1)Layne Staley
2)Jim Morrison
3)Robert Plant
4)James Hetfield
5)Eddie Vedder

Elvis Presley

Phil Collins

Elton John

Luther Vandross

I have a large list
1 Axl Rose
2 Axl Rose
3 Axl Rose
…
1000000 Axl Rose
no doubt about it

THE ONE AND ONLY ELVIS PRESSLY!!! HANDS DOWN

Hey, are you guys stupid, have you may forgot Rob Halford of Judas Priest? He is the metal god and the best singer ever. No one can beat he’s screams. Before making this stupid lists, listen to som Judas Priest songs.

You guys are all retarded.

1.Robert Plant
2.Roger Daltrey
3.Freddie Mecury
4.Roy Orbison
5.Elton John

others are

6.Jim Morrison
7.Don Henley
8.Van Morrison
9.Jon Bon Jovi
10.David Lee Roth

roy orbinson
whitney houston
sarah brightman
freddie mercury
michael jackson
luciano pavarotti
great voices

Luther Vandross,
David Phelps,
Elton John,
Peabo Bryson.

Axel rose
Robert plant
Bon Scott
Brian johnson
Jimmy hendrix

Oh wait #1 Is me bitch so u can all fuck ur selves Mother fuckers

wake up people … the best singer ever ..it as to be someone who changed our mind perception towards music …like:
JIM MORRISON ( best charismatic live performer.. ever)

ROBERT PLANT … (amazing entertainer with the conection with the other instruments..just perfect)

FRANK SINATRA (influenced everyone in one time or another … the gentleman ..the voice )

NICK CAVE
LEONARD COHEN
FREDDY MERCURY
EDDIE VEDDER
KURT COBAIN
BOB DYLAN
JOHN LENNON
MICK JAGGER
JIMI HENDERIX
PATTI SMITH
LOU REED
DAVID GILMOUR
ROGER WATERS
JAMES BROWN

(…)

Best American singers right now:Mariah Carey, Beyonce Knowles, Christina Aguilera and Whitney Houston!!!!!!!!

whoever below that said avril lavigne must be tone deaf…but ya Kurt Cobain rocks…Others I would say….
Enya
Annie Lennox
Sarah McLachlan
McCartney
Glen Frey
Phil Collins
Chris Cornell
lead singer of journey
Vince Neill
Keane
Radiohead Thom Borke
Lindsay Buckingham
Don Henley
Chris Martin
Amy Lee
Elton John

the person below who said avril lavigne must be tone deaf, she is most mediocre singer out there if even that…but ya,Kurt Cobain rocked. Others I would say…
Annie Lennox
Sarah McLachlan
Enya
Keane
Thom Borke
lead singer of journey
Chris Cornell
Norah Jones
Bono
Chris Martin
Elton John
Vince Neill
Amy Lee
Lindsay Buckingham
Robert Plant
Phil Collins
Glen Frey

Ashley, you ROCK!! You like mostly all the singers I like.
Avril Lavigne
Amy Lee
Carrie Underwood
Shania Twain
Chris Daughtry
Josh Groban
Linkin Park
Nirvana
Red Jumpsuit
& Christina Aguilera

Sorry, the others I don’t like that much.

Favorite singers:
Avril Lavigne
Amy lee
Kelly Clarkson
Shania Twain
Carrie Underwood
Kellie Pickler
Martina McBride
Christina Aguilera
Chris Daughtry
Chris Cornell
Red Jumpsuit
30 seconds to mars
All-American Rejects
Linkin Park
Red hot chili peppers
Josh Groban
Kurt Cobain
The Beatles

I agree with the Jake’s list below, as far as encompassing people with great voices who have done the most to further the state of “music” during their time. Getting into musical theater, there are several singers that I would pick equal or above Wilkinson as far as pure voice is concerned, but I can see why you picked him. Personally I would leave Enya out and include Julie Andrews, Judy Garland, and Mario Lanza. These three, among many more, changed the way people viewed music during their day, and their accomplishments definitely play into what we have today.

Anyone who puts Kurt Cobain is obviously slow in the head. If we’re going for the best singer to fit their genre, then Robert Plant scores WAAAAY more points than Kurt Cobain. Just because they’re your favorite band doesn’t mean they’re great at everything, honey. In singing merit, these people make the list (in no particular order):

Bing Crosby
Celine Dion
Andrea Bocelli
Luciano Pavarotti
Billy Joel (arguable)
Lionel Richie
Al Green
B.B. King
Michael McDonald
Whitney Houston
Garth Brooks
Jason MRAZ
John Mayer
James Taylor
Keane
Keb’ Mo’
Zach Dimond
David Gilmour
Enya
Nat King Cole
Phil Collins
Sting
Freddie Mercury
Ray Charles
Stevie Wonder
Donald Fagen
Tom Petty
Bono
Colm Wilkinson (as Jean Valjean)

AXL ROSE: most talented vocalist ever, hands down!
-robert plant
-roger daltrey
-steven tyler
-david lee roth
-freddy mercury

BEST SINGERS:MARLYIN MANSON,ALICE IN CHAINS,NIRVANA,COURTNEY LOVE,HEATHER NOVA,BJORK,EMILINA TORRI,

BEST SINGERS
COURTNEY LOVE,HEATHER NOVA,BJORK,NIRVANA,EMILINA TORRI,ALICE IN CHAINS,SARAH MCLACHLAN,MADONNA,MARIAH CARY
WORST SINGERS:BRITNEY,AVRIL,JENEFER LOPEZ,BEYONCE,SHAKIRA,NELLY

Rob Halford easily the greatest vocalist of all time, try checking out Judas Priest before considering any other singer, seems like allot of really old timers here.. cough

i guess most have gone with the music rather than the singer…
according to me keith urban is the best…atleast he is the best today if not all-time…

Thom Yorke tops my list…listen to how to disappear before arguing with me!
hmm….bjork is pretty amazing too…michael stipe…patti smith…al green…jim morrisson?

no-one can touch freddie mercury

1) Bono (Easily the best. Listen to the song “One” live, the albums “The Unforgettable Fire”, and “The Joshua Tree”)
2) John Lennon
3) David Gilmour
4) Sting (Mentioned little on this site)
5) Paul McCartney
6) Elvis Costello
7) Roger Waters
8) Donald Fagen
9)Chris Martin
10)Dave Matthews

1) Bono (By far the best and very underrated. Listen to The Unforgettable Fire and The Joshua Tree)
2) David Gilmour
3) John Lennon
4) Sting
5)

Actually, for me, Nirvana had nothing to do with why I love Kurt Cobain. I started liking his music first time I heard them BECAUSE of him…when alot of other girls my age were listening to mariah,etc. I loved his voice, although I agree…I dont think he has the same kind of range of eg: chris cornell, or another strong voice like that.. it is a different voice..a bit rougher sounding, but yet he could still sing well…. mostly though it was the music he sang, and the words put into it. He wrote all of his music, played instruments, and made it to the top on his own. He had bands before Nirvana, and i think they were the perfect mix together.

LAYNE STALEY is the best of the grunge era, i dont see why everyone i so hung up on Kurt Cobain, i think its just because he’s in Nirvana but there is no way he could touch Staley’s range or use vibrato like he did.

Brandon Boyd of Incubus !!

Damien Rice
Bjork
Tori Amos
Kate Bush
George Michael
Sarah McLachlan
Annie Lennox
Mary J Blige
Bono
Maxwell
Alsion Moyet
Mick Hucknall (Simply Red)
Aretha Franklin
Marvin Gaye
Sinead O’Connor
Janis Joplin
Jewel
Lisa Stansfield
Billie Holiday
Ella Fitzgerald
Andrea Boccelli

BEST-lead singer of keane
Kurt Cobain
Enya
Norah Jones
Chris Cornell
lead singer of Journey
Vince Neill
Elton John
Lennon
Mccartney
Chris Martin
Christina Aguilera,Mariah, Whitney,Celine, Carrie Underwood,(cant stand the music, but have amazing voices)
Radiohead
Amy Lee
Aretha Franklin
Regina Spektor
Eddie Vedder
Lindsay Buckingham
Phil Collins
Don Henley
Johnny Cash

WORST-
Avril Lavigne by far
Britney Spears
Hillary Duff
Lindsay Lohan
Ashlee or Jessica Simpson
luv him, but Tom Petty, sorry Tom!
lead singer to Korn
Rammstein

HONORABLE MENTIONS-
Gwen Stefani, sorry gwen
Pink
Billy Corgan, luv him
Stevie Nicks, also luv her!

LEONA LEWIS!
START HEARIN A REAL VOICE!

i agree with anyone who says chris cornell…

in soundgarden, chris cornell hit amazing notes and had great range. even if you don’t like his high-hitting voice in soundgarden, you have to admit that his voice in temple of the dog was amazing. his voice is unique and it has a style that no one can ever come close to.
go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =0NUtbT8ecLA
his voice sounds amazing.

People seem to be naming whom the like, not nescessarily the best singers. If this is at alle possible to determine objectively (which it is not) - then it can only be in terms of tehnique and tone-register.
SO, here is my list of voices I like

1) Eva Cassidy (so pure and unstrained)
2) Jeff Buckeley (also pure, impressive register)
3) Anita Franklin (of course)
4) Freddy Mercury (louder!)
5) George Michael (funky, rhytmic)
6) Myself (objectivity proven)

Best vocalists ever
1- Chris Cornell (unbelievable range, great song writer, brings emotion to anything he sings, the best voice in studio or live)- sidenotes: 1- listen to his stuff from Temple of the Dog

2- Freddie Mercury (hits notes I thought never existed)
3- Robert Plant (amazing voice, but alot of his solo stuff sucks)
4- Jeff Buckley (amazing voice, died to young, gotta mention him as a legend)
5- Tie between John Lennon, Ronnie Van Zant and Paul Rodgers

Honorable mention: Brent Smith from Shinedown
rediculous range, better live than on disc, can sing anything
(look for his cover of U2’s One on you tube)

Ady antonie from the dirrty cousins

where’s bessie smith?

Freddie Mercury
Freddie Mercury
Freddie Mercury
Why? Because he is #1 when it comes to expressiveness, tone, vocal range and versatility as a singer. However, I guess that “Rolling Stone” is still pissed at Queen for the some South Africa controversy back in the 1980s having to do with something that I don’t even recall. Time to move on, folks.

Roy Orbison has the best voice in Rock N Roll.

Roy Orbison
Roy Orbison
Roy Orbison
Roy Orbison
Roy Orbison
Roy Orbison
Roy Orbison
Roy Orbison
Roy Orbison
Roy Orbison

Otis Redding
Sam Cooke
Bobby Darin
Frank Sinatra
Robert Plant
Steve Perry
Paul Rogers

No order:

1.- Mikael Akerfeldt
2.- Daniel Gildenlöw
3.- Jeff Buckley
4.- Robert Plant
5.- Ian Gillan

This list is “Best singers ever” not most popular.

I like this list but theres one person missing FREDDIE MERCURY! Aretha deserves too be there!

freddy mercury
aretha franklin
sarah brightman
axl rose
elton john

Freddie Mercury.
Watch his 8 minute rendition of “Somebody to Love” from Queen Live at the Bowl.
This guy was a phenomenon.

Whats with all the new bands, let them put there time in first before we start shouting their names all over rolling stone.But anyway back to the subject I cant think of anyone but the best.
1. Freddie Mercury
If you disagree then you should reeducate yourself by watching Queens Live Aid or Queen Live at Wembley 86′.
Id like to see another vocalist today with a rock opera like voice, just incredible.

barbra streisand
mariah carey
stevie wonder
barry manilow
whitney houston

barbra streisand
mariah carey
stevie wonder
barry manilow
whitney houston

These are the BEST

1. Gerard Way-My Chemical Romance
2. Bert Mckraken-The Used
3. Maynard Keenan-Tool & Perfect Circle
4.Kurt Cobain-Nirvana

aretha
axel rose
frank sinatra
robert plant
al green
billie holiday
sarah vaughn
bono

JIM MORRISON
Freddie Mercury
Steven Tyler
Nino Bravo
Louis Armstrong

- JIM MORRISON!
- Nino Bravo
- Freddie Mercury
- Robert Plant
- Louis Armstrong

Aretha Franklin
Stevie Wonder
Shirley Bassey
Barbra Streisand
Ray Charles
Mahalia Jackson
Ella Fitzgerald
Freddie Mercury
The list is endless, and havn’t included Operatic voices.Aretha for me is the Queen and justifiably so, just look at what she’s acheived. Her voice is forever changing, and she has to be one of the most versatile ever singers, and influential musicians that has ever been on the planet. Long live Aretha Franklin for being such an inspiration to all genres of music.

Aretha Franklin
Stevie Wonder
Shirley Bassey
Barbra Streisand
Ray Charles
Mahalia Jackson
Ella Fitzgerald
Freddie Mercury
The list is endless, and havn’t included Operatic voices.Aretha for me is the Queen and justifiably so, just look at what she’s acheived. Her voice is forever changing, and she has to be one of the most versatile ever singers, and influential musicians that has ever been on the planet. Long live Aretha Franklin for being such an inspiration to all genres of music.

Aretha Franklin
Stevie Wonder
Shirley Bassey
Barbra Streisand
Ray Charles
Mahalia Jackson
Ella Fitzgerald
Freddie Mercury
The list is endless, and havn’t included Operatic voices.Aretha for me is the Queen and justifiably so, just look at what she’s acheived. Her voice is forever changing, and she has to be one of the most versatile ever singers, and influential musicians that has ever been on the planet. Long live Aretha Franklin for being such an inspiration to all genres of music.

Aretha Franklin
Stevie Wonder
Shirley Bassey
Barbra Streisand
Ray Charles
Mahalia Jackson
Ella Fitzgerald
Freddie Mercury
The list is endless, and havn’t included Operatic voices.Aretha for me is the Queen and justifiably so, just look at what she’s acheived. Her voice is forever changing, and she has to be one of the most versatile ever singers, and influential musicians that has ever been on the planet. Long live Aretha Franklin for being such an inspiration to all genres of music.

Aretha Franklin
Stevie Wonder
Shirley Bassey
Barbra Streisand
Ray Charles
Mahalia Jackson
Ella Fitzgerald
Freddie Mercury
The list is endless, and havn’t included Operatic voices.Aretha for me is the Queen and justifiably so, just look at what she’s acheived. Her voice is forever changing, and she has to be one of the most versatile ever singers, and influential musicians that has ever been on the planet. Long live Aretha Franklin for being such an inspiration to all genres of music.

Aretha Franklin
Stevie Wonder
Shirley Bassey
Barbra Streisand
Ray Charles
Mahalia Jackson
Ella Fitzgerald
Freddie Mercury
The list is endless, and havn’t included Operatic voices.Aretha for me is the Queen and justifiably so, just look at what she’s acheived. Her voice is forever changing, and she has to be one of the most versatile ever singers, and influential musicians that has ever been on the planet. Long live Aretha Franklin for being such an inspiration to all genres of music.

definitely thom yorke..the best singer in the world who also is in the best band in the world at the time..radiohead is the best

Nice to see RS going for unorthadox with Thom Yorke.

Sure, he ain’t got a pretty voice. But the way he adjusts his voice and creates mood is phenomenal. He’s essentially another instrument in a band, rather than someone stating lyrics. His voice can be beautiful, can be haunting, frightening, anthemic, forceful, dreamy… basically everything.

For that, he deserves to be on the list.

1. Donna Summer
2. Aretha Franklin
3. Luther Vandross
4. Dinah Washington
5. Barbra Streisand

1. Donna Summer
2. Aretha Franklin
3. Luther Vandros
4. Dinah Washington
5. Barbra Streisand

1. Donna Summer
2. Aretha Franklin
3. Luther Vandros
4. Dinah Washington
5. Barbra Streisand

1.George Harrison, from Beatles
2.Roger Daltrey, from The Who
3.Klaus Meine, from Scorpions
4.Barry Gibb, from Bee Gees
5.Kurt Cobain, from Nirvana

Robert Plant
Ronnie James Dio
Bruce Dickinson
David Gilmour
Joacim Cans
Axl Rose
Peter Gabriel

robert johnson
kurt cobain
layne staley
son house
eddie vedder

well here is my top 5 list anywho…….

Billie Joe Armstrong

Maynard James Keenan

Chester Bennington

David Draiman

Axl Rose

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lets face it Elvis WAS the BIGGEST gimmick EVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEER!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!

ok ok ok……….first of all…… Billie Joe is the best singer ever, you all dont understand……”oh green day is emo” you may say…….THEY WERE AROUND BEFORE GUNS AND ROSES, SKID ROW AND HEAPS OF ‘old skool classic bands’……..so MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH AHAHAH!

Whitney Houston is the voice, the best ever

Whitney Houston is the voice, the best ever

Layne staley!
Robert smith
David bowie
Elvis
Janis joplin
Enrique bunbury
Nino bravo
Sinatra
thom yorke?? no way, not the best.

Robert Plant hands down!!

Maynard James Keenan is No1…

The list continues from 50 cuz Maynard tooks place form 1 till 50… Hi don’t know the what is to
has revales… damn! he is good…
i’m i always dreamed to have voice like him…

Cedric Bixler from The Mars Volta the man has abnormal range

this is the list, whether you like it or not, its the real deal!

1. Steven Tyler (no one like him, range, listen to Crazy, songwriting, and sheer uniqueness)
2. Freddie Mercury (come on, the total package)
3. Steve Perry (have you ever heard anyone with so much clarity in his voice?)
4. Jimi Jameson (just listen to songs like The Search is Over)
5. Sammy Hagar (difficult to choose 5th, but VH is the greatest band of all time and his singing talents are absolutely exceptional)

there you go, as a vocalist, this is my real deal list!

Wow…these lists all have great people, but they’re all wrong still. It should be like this, with no particular order:

Freddie Mercury
Ian Gillan
Jeff Buckley
Chris Cornell
Rob Halford

If we’re going by range, skill, and sheer ability and competence, these are the top five singers. Huge ranges, highly influential, all powerful voices.

some that were mentioned above i love, opera, jazz, new age, and even soul among other types are great, but some unmentioned in rock greats are jeff lynn(e l o), 10cc, king crimson, procol harum, brian eno, carlos santana. Also, nobody mentioned avril lavigne. isn’t she hot?
Now for some of the worst;
snow patrol
hinder
john meyer
five for fighting
all american rejects
the fray
lifehouse
most of REM(how dare they get their greet paws’n'jaws on lennon’s #9dream considering he’s not alive to disaprove.

I am quite upset. The best singer, by far, isn’t on your list.

ROY ORBISON

What a crappy website.
Time to close up shop.

The King Of Kings:1)Bob Dylan
Then:
2)Elton John
3)Thom Yorke
4)Elvis Presley
5)Freddie Mercury
6)Frank Sinatra
7)Bjork
8)Jimmy Hendrix
9)Janis Joplin
10)John Lennon

Wanya Morris Of Boyz II Men is no doubt the greatest

-Thom Yorke
-Rufus Wainwright
-Freddie Mercury
-Aretha Franklin
-Janis Joplin
-Julian Casablancas
-Jon Crosby (VAST)

OMG….you are all crazy! how about ..ummm…MICHAEL JACKSON!!!!! from the jackson 5 days, to the Jacksons, to Off The Wall, Thriller, all the way until today. Michaels vocals are by far flawless. you gotta listen to know. I would kill to have gone to one of his concerts, the Bad, Victory, or Triumph tours. There’s a reason why he’s sold more records than anyone on any of these lists- because he is honestly the best singer alive. He could nail it acapella, with a live band, or in the studio. He’s got a BEAUTIFUL voice. Go listen to Off the Wall(album), Thriller(album), The demo of Love never felt so good, The demo of P.Y.T., break of dawn, Heartbreak Hotel(This place Hotel), Can you Feel It, She’s out of my life, and, well, any of his songs!!!! The best will always be
MICHAEL JACKSON!!!!!!!!!

Right it has to be said that nobody is on the same level as a man who has been too ignored on these lists. The voice, literally, of an angel only 1 studio album 2 his name but many etheral performances on the thankfully many live albums out there. 5 1/2 octave range. Could sing any type of Song as his studio ablbum shows. Technically, he was better than any opera singer and moved from notes so gracefully and beautifully it is without any shadow of a doubt that the greatest singer ever is

Jeff Buckley

P.S if any doubt check out

Corpus Christi Carol(untouchable)
So Real
Eternal Life
Mojo Pin
(All from his studio album GRACE)

And Live A l’Olympia

his edith piaf cover is etheral

Mike Patton.
Why is everybody forgetting him? He could sing perfectly in the style of any of the singers written on this page, and has. He gave opera a crack too, but his best are his easy listening or really heavy stuff.

f*** all
scott weiland’s d best ever

where is jim morrison?

1)Matt Bellamy
2)Jeff Buckley
3)Thom Yorke
4)Freddie Mercury
5)Paul McCartney

I know that Muse isn’t that popular here in the U.S., but Matt Bellamy is too incredible to be left off this many lists.

Y’all must be really kiddin me, I am fully disgraced by all of you and your utter ignorance, and the very true FACT of whom is the all time greatest, most talented and most successful entertainer,dancer,singer,voca list,songwriter,albumselling, ARTIST of the history of the planet we walk on. There ain no one greater or musically more talented and sings better than the ultimate, true King of Pop, the emperor of music:
Michael Jackson. I am really surprised nobody cared to mention, I mean even though his insignificantly supperiosity of awards, accomplishments and record setting goes unseen at least someone cuold have put his name on the charts….very dissapointed.

How the hell could they leave out Janis Joplin?

In no particular order:
1)Bob Dylan
2)Kurt Cobain
3)Chris Cornell
4)Freddie Mercury
5)Johnny Cash

Freddie Mercury!

Maynard James Keenan
Thom Yorke
Freddie Mercury
Bjork
Sinatra

layne staley,maynard,haltford,a nselmo

layne staley,maynard,haltford,anselm o,

layne staley.rob haltford.

Some good voices:
- Robert Plant
- Karen O
- Kate Bush
- Billie Holliday
- Al Green
- Tina Turner
- Thom Yorke

Thom Yorke - He is so passionate and it shines through on songs like Let Down, yet he could make a grown man cry with his voice on Fake PLastic Trees, great range.

Morrissey - Suprised not a lot of people have mentioned him, his voice is out of this world. It’s so unique and distinctive I can’t even describe it.

Paul McCartney - The voice of the greatest band ever.

I could throw in a few names for the last 2 spots, like, Redding, Simone, Sam Cooke, Sinatra, Lennon, Elliot Smith, etc.

Neil Young has a great voice, not even top 10, but great in it’s own right.

And I imagine Conor Oberst will go down as having a great voice.

There have been a ton of good voices out there so it is preety darn hard to pick a few, some are technically great but their music sucks or vice versa.

Best voices as I see it based on vocal ability combined with suiting their music style perfectly and ability to immerse you into their music

Roy Orbison
Johnny Cash
Patsy Cline
Jim Morrison
Freddie Mercury
Thom Yorke
Nick Drake
Elvis Presley

freddie should have been there too.its a shame.

freddie mercury
thom yorke
björk
bruce dickinson
frank sinatra

Minus a few, everyone’s nominees are pretty much the same as in the worst singers category. Funny how that works.

Some very good suggestions on this (and an alarming amount of people uttering the words ‘anthony kleidis, come on…) and tho im not saying anyone new for me its (in no order)
- Thom Yorke
- Cedric Bixler Zavala (Mars Volta)
- Bjork
- PJ Harvey
- Jonsi (Sigur Ros)

mostly based on the fact that they can all do much more than just sing along to a song, they all command every song they are involved in, especially jonsi whos voice is like nothing else in the world -sounds like another instrument

what a stupid list to make. there are too many wonderfully true singers to make a list of 5.

Any list that does not begin with Ella does not have a clue!!!!! No other voice has the depth of tone or perfection of pitch married to an unparalleled interpretive clarity!!!

Thom Yorke definately deserves that spot buuut i really think Chris Martin