jamborich Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 1 Freddy Mercury 2 David Bowie 3 George Michael 4 Rod Stewart 5 Paul Carrick 6 Sting 7 Phil Collins 8 Elton John 9 John Lennon 10 Tom Jones Appreciate going to get slammed over this but it’s only an opinion be kind lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Boy Named Crow Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 1 minute ago, jamborich said: 1 Freddy Mercury 2 David Bowie 3 George Michael 4 Rod Stewart 5 Paul Carrick 6 Sting 7 Phil Collins 8 Elton John 9 John Lennon 10 Tom Jones Appreciate going to get slammed over this but it’s only an opinion be kind lol Showing your age chief 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamborich Posted December 11, 2021 Author Share Posted December 11, 2021 Just now, A Boy Named Crow said: Showing your age chief 😂 Definitely mate 66 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Boy Named Crow Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, jamborich said: Definitely mate 66 Not much wrong with your list, but it's definitely of its time. The idea of "the greatest" singer will be different for different generations, and even individuals will change their opinions over time. I tried to come up with a list, but don't even know where to begin! Edited December 11, 2021 by A Boy Named Crow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 8 minutes ago, jamborich said: Definitely mate 66 You forgot Tommy Steele.😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamborich Posted December 11, 2021 Author Share Posted December 11, 2021 Just now, The Real Maroonblood said: You forgot Tommy Steele.😄 Actually saw him in a play in London 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 1 minute ago, jamborich said: Actually saw him in a play in London 😁 I saw him in “ singing in the rain “ in London. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 6 minutes ago, jamborich said: Actually saw him in a play in London 😁 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Striker Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 19 minutes ago, jamborich said: 1 Freddy Mercury 2 David Bowie 3 George Michael 4 Rod Stewart 5 Paul Carrick 6 Sting 7 Phil Collins 8 Elton John 9 John Lennon 10 Tom Jones Appreciate going to get slammed over this but it’s only an opinion be kind lol Depends if you just mean distinctiveness. But Rod Stewart ? Really ? Distinctive vocal, yes, but nowhere near the premier league of top singers (imo obviously). Same could be said of Bowie and Collins too maybe. Good to see you put Paul Carrack in there 👍 - fabulous smooth voice. I agree with Tom Jones, George Michael, Sting & Freddie. I'd suggest Michael Ball & Jeff Lynne Maybe Matt Munro too (going back a bit). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpruceBringsteen Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 If it's based on vocal ability you'd need to have Plant and Winwood in there imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 12 minutes ago, Lone Striker said: Depends if you just mean distinctiveness. But Rod Stewart ? Really ? Distinctive vocal, yes, but nowhere near the premier league of top singers (imo obviously). Same could be said of Bowie and Collins too maybe. Good to see you put Paul Carrack in there 👍 - fabulous smooth voice. I agree with Tom Jones, George Michael, Sting & Freddie. I'd suggest Michael Ball & Jeff Lynne Maybe Matt Munro too (going back a bit). Matt Munro was a great singer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamborich Posted December 11, 2021 Author Share Posted December 11, 2021 29 minutes ago, Lone Striker said: Depends if you just mean distinctiveness. But Rod Stewart ? Really ? Distinctive vocal, yes, but nowhere near the premier league of top singers (imo obviously). Same could be said of Bowie and Collins too maybe. Good to see you put Paul Carrack in there 👍 - fabulous smooth voice. I agree with Tom Jones, George Michael, Sting & Freddie. I'd suggest Michael Ball & Jeff Lynne Maybe Matt Munro too (going back a bit). Like I said only an opinion Rod Stewart was a legend in my early years was a big fan of the Faces..he’s still going so gets my vote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felix Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 36 minutes ago, SpruceBringsteen said: If it's based on vocal ability you'd need to have Plant and Winwood in there imo. Ian Gillan would get in, just ahead of these two . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 16 minutes ago, felix said: Ian Gillan would get in, just ahead of these two . And behind Paul Rogers. You also have to consider great soul singers like Omar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackLadd Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 If we're talking rock then Peter Gabriel is surely better than the artful dodger Phil C. I'd add Jon Anderson, Plant, Winwood and maybe Rodgers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmfc1965 Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Absolutely Paul Rodgers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felix Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 38 minutes ago, Tazio said: And behind Paul Rogers. You also have to consider great soul singers like Omar. Ian Gillan's vocal range surpassed Paul Rogers - and he sung better tunes 😉 20 minutes ago, JackLadd said: If we're talking rock then Peter Gabriel is surely better than the artful dodger Phil C. I'd add Jon Anderson, Plant, Winwood and maybe Rodgers. Peter Gabriel's one of my favourite vocalists/ performers - but don't knock the artful dodger. For a drummer, Phil sings Carpet Crawlers better than PG ever did - and that's a high bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Just now, felix said: Ian Gillan's vocal range surpassed Paul Rogers - and he sung better tunes 😉 I’d dispute the second point Free had some brilliant songs and Bad Company as well. And vocal range doesn’t make you a great singer, it makes you a great technician. And I like Ian Gillian’s voice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamborich Posted December 12, 2021 Author Share Posted December 12, 2021 I knew this thread would kick off regards rock singers yep plenty to choose from and all quality I still stick by my original 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felix Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 12 minutes ago, Tazio said: I’d dispute the second point Free had some brilliant songs and Bad Company as well. And vocal range doesn’t make you a great singer, it makes you a great technician. And I like Ian Gillian’s voice. All subjective & personal. Very much have a soft spot fo IG At school (late 70's) the word "Gillan" was used as an adjective, describing something esentially good. Watching a lot of early Deep Purple live atm - his voice is exceptional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 1 minute ago, felix said: All subjective & personal. Very much have a soft spot fo IG At school (late 70's) the word "Gillan" was used as an adjective, describing something esentially good. Watching a lot of early Deep Purple live atm - his voice is exceptional. All true. I’ve always found on this type of discussion rock fans always claim their favourites are the best and technically superior. Especially if you introduce guitar playing to the equation. Which is pish. Country or jazz players are amazing technically as well. Singers with soul in their voice work for me, people like Steve Marriott and Chris Farlowe had great voices. Or Colin Blunstone from The Zombies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpruceBringsteen Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Bon Scott too lads... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Kelly Jones worthy of an inclusion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Paul McCartney > John Lennon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Van Morrison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchy frog Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 CBA picking 10 Billy Mackenzie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 10 hours ago, jamborich said: 1 Freddy Mercury 2 David Bowie 3 George Michael 4 Rod Stewart 5 Paul Carrick 6 Sting 7 Phil Collins 8 Elton John 9 John Lennon 10 Tom Jones Appreciate going to get slammed over this but it’s only an opinion be kind lol Elton John can't sing. Bowie was a great artist but not a great singer. There are hundreds who are better singers than Collins or Lennon, much as I enjoy their songs. Objectively, Tony Hadley is a better singer than any of those 4. I agree with the shouts for Ian Gillan and Paul Rogers; Rogers can still blast it out. Murray Head is another from that era who could actually sing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Elton and George Michael for me. With EJ winning by a head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micole Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Paul Roger's Danny Bowes Stereophonics Guy...😁 Robert Plant Tom Jones Frankie Miller Graham Bonnet Dio Freddie Mercury Steve Marriot. In no particular Order although Paul Roger's and Steve Marriot are stand outs IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 18 minutes ago, micole said: Paul Roger's Danny Bowes Stereophonics Guy...😁 Robert Plant Tom Jones Frankie Miller Graham Bonnet Dio Freddie Mercury Steve Marriot. In no particular Order although Paul Roger's and Steve Marriot are stand outs IMO. you cant have Dio assuming you mean RJD as he was american not british Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micole Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 11 minutes ago, milky_26 said: you cant have Dio assuming you mean RJD as he was american not british Aye...realised that after posting it.....doh!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Striker Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 14 hours ago, jamborich said: Like I said only an opinion Rod Stewart was a legend in my early years was a big fan of the Faces..he’s still going so gets my vote Aye, fair enough. He had some great songs with & without the Faces, admittedly. Honourable mentions due too for Paul Rodgers, Paul Young, Steve Winwood & Holly Johnson. Overall, I agree with you putting Freddie at the top though - amazing power and range, helped by Queen's brilliant songs which showcased it. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankblack Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 6 hours ago, I P Knightley said: Elton John can't sing. Bowie was a great artist but not a great singer. There are hundreds who are better singers than Collins or Lennon, much as I enjoy their songs. Objectively, Tony Hadley is a better singer than any of those 4. I agree with the shouts for Ian Gillan and Paul Rogers; Rogers can still blast it out. Murray Head is another from that era who could actually sing. Disagree with you on Bowie. Plenty of quality vocals especially from Hunky Dory, Aladin Sane, and Station to Station. There are gems on later era albums too that get overlooked. My personal favourite is Lady Grinning Soul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Morgan Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 7 hours ago, I P Knightley said: Elton John can't sing. Bowie was a great artist but not a great singer. There are hundreds who are better singers than Collins or Lennon, much as I enjoy their songs. Objectively, Tony Hadley is a better singer than any of those 4. I agree with the shouts for Ian Gillan and Paul Rogers; Rogers can still blast it out. Murray Head is another from that era who could actually sing. I can't believe that you think that Elton can't sing, IP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 12 minutes ago, Morgan said: I can't believe that you think that Elton can't sing, IP. Ah'm Till Tandin! His singing sounds like a goose trying to strain a particularly hard stool. Great songwriter but one of my favourite albums is called Two Rooms. It celebrates the work of Taupin/Dwight with covers of about 15 of their songs by a range of artists (Kate Bush, Oleta Adams, Hall & Oates, The Who, Dode Michael, Sinead O'Connor, Bon Jovi, Joe Cocker...). Every one of them sounds better than the original. I could easily come up with 100 British males who are better singers than Elton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 No particular order: Freddie Mercury (musically not my bag of tea, but an undeniably incredible voice) Thom York (acquired taste this one, but there's just so something distinctively unique, fragile and haunting about his voice that just works and cuts through my soul. Plus I love his music.) Stevie Wonder Whitney Houston (again not my bag musically, but incredibly powerful voice with great range) Aretha Franklin Marvin Gaye Al Greene James Brown (perfect for funk and a fan of his music) Bjork (another unique, quirky voice that sounds lovely. Very hit and miss music wise for me though.) Last one's a toss up between Bowie and Prince. I'll go with Prince since I like more of his music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 25 minutes ago, Morgan said: I can't believe that you think that Elton can't sing, IP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 1 minute ago, Ray Gin said: No particular order: Freddie Mercury (musically not my bag of tea, but an undeniably incredible voice) Thom York (acquired taste this one, but there's just so something distinctively unique, fragile and haunting about his voice that just works and cuts through my soul. Plus I love his music.) Stevie Wonder Whitney Houston (again not my bag musically, but incredibly powerful voice with great range) Aretha Franklin Marvin Gaye Al Greene James Brown (perfect for funk and a fan of his music) Bjork (another unique, quirky voice that sounds lovely. Very hit and miss music wise for me though.) Last one's a toss up between Bowie and Prince. I'll go with Prince since I like more of his music. Amazed how many of those people I didn’t realise were British men. 😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Tazio said: Amazed how many of those people I didn’t realise were British men. 😃 Apologies for not bothering to read the thread title properly and just rolling with general best singers I started with 2 British Men and then seem have forgotten what I was meant to be doing. Edited December 12, 2021 by Ray Gin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Matt Monro has to be top 10 wee Don Estelle 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC_Hearts Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Took the wife to see Tom Jones at Darlington earlier this year and whilst I wouldn't say he was my cup of tea, that boy can sing. Has a fantastic presence onstage albeit his movements are a bit more limited nowadays. You see a lot of singers lose their voice as they age but Tom Jones isn't one of them. As I told the wife almost enjoyed that !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trotter Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 I've always liked Johnny McDaid (Snow Patrol fame). Genuinely brilliant voice. Can't believe no-one has mentioned Mark Knopfler yet. Better known as a guitarist, but he can bloody well sing as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Four faces Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Daltrey, Neil Diamond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XB52 Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 1 hour ago, The White Cockade said: Matt Monro has to be top 10 wee Don Estelle 😂 Matt Monro the best singing voice of all. Still love Rod though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XB52 Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 23 minutes ago, Four faces said: Daltrey, Neil Diamond. British singers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Four faces Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 8 minutes ago, XB52 said: British singers Daltrey.Jim Kerr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagger Is Back Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 David Coverdale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Listen to ‘Daniel’ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 I honestly can’t think of any British male singers who I would rank as great singers as in technically / vocally great singers . I can’t even think of any classical or opera singers who may fit the criteria . Freddie ,Elton , Tom Jones , et al are what I would call performers and can put on a show but that’s it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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