Comments on: Our Ten Best- Episode 19: Classic Rock Vocalists

By: John D.

John D. — Mon, 17 May 2010 15:59:28 +0000

R.I.P. Ronnie holy diver will live on forever \m/

By: Daniel Mullin

Daniel Mullin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:55:55 +0000

Actually I'm a big fan of Mick Jagger and Rod Stewart. my favorite song by Mick Jagger is '' Paint It Black''. Great song. I really love Rod Stewart's songs '' Moonglow'' and '' It Had To Be You''. Actually my cousin Jamieson Ernest is good friends with Mick Jagger. My cousin knows him through the music business. lol. I actually enjoy your writing. Mr. Janowsky. Of course who doesn't remember the song ''Satisfaction''. It's a number one song for me. You are a very creative writer. I like the way you express your self about each artist.

By: Jim T.

Jim T. — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:42:25 +0000

While not a big Queen fan growing up, Freddy Mercury was the quintessential front man. Rock On Steve !!

By: Kurt

Kurt — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:10:58 +0000

Steve,
Wow another wonderful list.
For vocal ability hmmmm… well that means able to sing high and low. Create own unique sound and sound amazing.

Steve Perry could sing beautifully to carefully perfected ballads of Journey

Freddie Mercury was so brilliant expressing his vocals like a song bird sitting on a tree branch in the middle of a Hurricane. What range he had which came right through a cement wall. Very dramatic to listen to like an Opera showcase.

Robert Plant could do certain justice to the heavy thunderous innovative song’s put together by Led Zeppelin. He could sing the blues like nobody else and mean it.
Also Robert Plant had wonderful range from his early years up until his vocal surgery in 1974. Still never losing his ability to sing a song with passion

Over powering vocals would be David Coverdale like a rocket shooting straight into the sky.

For charisma and stage presence out of all these vocals you so carefully chose I would say between Freddie Mercury, Mick Jagger, Rod Stewart and Robert Plant.

I would also like to mention David Bowie and Iggy Pop.
David Coverdale is my all time favorite vocalist.

Kurt

By: Maureen

Maureen — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:39:54 +0000

Steve,

It seems you went for “lung capacity” on this list, but I have to agree – overall. As for sheer perfection – where’s Marty Balin? How about the 10 most perfect imperfect: 1) Dylan 2) Janis 3) Kristofferson 4) Lou Reed 5) Jerry 6) Gregg Allman 7) Petty 8) Lou Reed 9) Jeff Buckley 10) Tom Waits/Neil Young (tie). When it comes to range, vocal inflection and downright pathos – these 10(11) can’t be touched. Can’t wait for your Robin Trower review!!!

By: Mikedacoppa

Mikedacoppa — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 22:53:02 +0000

There is a bit of ball dropping on this list 1.Elvis 2.Mcartney 3.Daultrey 4.Plant 5…Rod stewart 6.Mercury 7…Jagger 8..steve Tyler 9.Ian Gillian 10.David Bowie 11 steve janowsky..i happen to know he can sing ..but everyones intitled to his/her opinion,,who’s Steve Marriot ,,please

By: Arik

Arik — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:53:40 +0000

What?

Ian Gillan Is The Greatest front man, period.

By: J.D. Stephens

J.D. Stephens — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 04:12:11 +0000

A great read, Steve. Entertaining, yet perplexing. Freddy Mercury at #1 ahead of Plant, Jagger, et. al? Outrageous – yet I love it !! Two Arena rock vocalists (Steve Walsh & Brad Delp) are Honorable Mentions, yet you put their peer Steve Perry in the Top 10? A headscratcher, for sure. In the interest of spirited debate, no Top 10 vocalist list is complete without David Lee Roth, Sammy Hagar and Steven Tyler.

By: RealBigSwede

RealBigSwede — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 22:49:32 +0000

I think David Byron (of Uriha Heep) should be atleast be on the honor list!! His voice in unforgettably!!
What about Elvis Presly??? Or A. Franklin?

By: peter

peter — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:23:19 +0000

steve
tyler, ozzy and benetar also come to mind