jamborich Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 (edited) Sadly with meatloaf passing away got me thinking about the most iconic voice in music so I’ll start with Freddie Mercury Edited January 22, 2022 by jamborich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH11_2NL Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Too many to mention.....Bowie, Weller, Poly Styrene, Axel Rose, George Michael, Annie Lennox, Tina Turner and a few thousand others. All have their own distinctive style. The ONLY one who I think can't be replicated is Neil Diamond. Many have tried and failed miserably at your local two bob boozer karaoke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamborich Posted January 22, 2022 Author Share Posted January 22, 2022 (edited) 13 minutes ago, EH11_2NL said: Too many to mention.....Bowie, Weller, Poly Styrene, Axel Rose, George Michael, Annie Lennox, Tina Turner and a few thousand others. All have their own distinctive style. The ONLY one who I think can't be replicated is Neil Diamond. Many have tried and failed miserably at your local two bob boozer karaoke. Fair shout Diamond is up there Edited January 22, 2022 by jamborich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Bob Dylan. Can’t sing worth a **** most of the time but instantly recognisable and unique, so iconic. Similar to the mention of Poly Styrene. Iconic doesn’t necessarily mean good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFK-1 Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Tazio said: Bob Dylan. Can’t sing worth a **** most of the time but instantly recognisable and unique, so iconic. Similar to the mention of Poly Styrene. Iconic doesn’t necessarily mean good. Would definitely agree with that. Elvis Presley had a distinctive easily recognisable voice and he really could sing. In fact he was a better singer than some give him credit for. He was iconic. On the other hand if you're talking about tonal qualities etc. I have seen better singers than Bob Dylan at pub karaoke nights. But there's just something about his sound. I have doubts he would ever have made it at all if he weren't such a great writer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Haggis Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Steve Marriott for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Boy Named Crow Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 (edited) Liam Gallagher circa '94-'96 had an ache that spoke for a generation, not a voice. The perfect front man. Edited January 22, 2022 by A Boy Named Crow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxy Hearts Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Paul Rodgers, David Coverdale, Bryan Ferry, Brian Johnson, Bon Scott. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Freddie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gorgie Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Shane MacGowan. Beautiful voice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticJambo Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Slick Rick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boof Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Karen Carpenter for a good voice. Geddy Lee for an instantly recognisable and 'it'll grow on you, honest' voice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Thom Yorke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 (edited) Tracy Chapman has a very distinctive voice Edited January 22, 2022 by Marvin Embedding link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Luciano Parvarotti. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Marc Bolan surely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kila Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Kurt Cobain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor jambo Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 7 minutes ago, kila said: Kurt Cobain Eddie Vedder was far superior if we are talking grunge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirudi Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Tom Waits. Beautiful songs sung with his unique gravelly voice. Nobody comes close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericthepen Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Jon Anderson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 (edited) Mario Lanza Pavarotti Maria Callas Barbra Streisand Dusty Springfield Amy Winehouse Judy Garland Ella Fitzgerald Lena Horne Frank Sinatra Elvis Roy Orbison Bruce Springsteen Edited January 22, 2022 by JamesM48 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWM Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 48 minutes ago, doctor jambo said: Eddie Vedder was far superior if we are talking grunge Chris Cornell was far superior to both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Louis Armstrong and Ian Gillan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxy Hearts Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Leonard Cohen Stevie Wonder Glen Campbell Carl Wilson(The Beach Boys) Jonnie Rotten/Lydon Gerry Rafferty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo_jim2001 Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Johnny cash,Elvis,Roy Orbison,Tom petty,buddy Holly...for me Johnny cash wins by a quiff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 46 minutes ago, AWM said: Chris Cornell was far superior to both. He was, Richie Kotzen sounds very similar to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 axl rose is a good shout, i believe he has the widest vocal range of any successful singer at 5 octaves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daftie Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Joey Ramone Not the best singer, but for me instantly recognisable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 3 hours ago, Boof said: Karen Carpenter for a good voice. Geddy Lee for an instantly recognisable and 'it'll grow on you, honest' voice. Another shout for Karen Carpenter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Elton George Michael Steve Harley Sinatra Louis Armstrong Bolan Annie Lennox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 (edited) Bob Plant Josh Homme Edited January 22, 2022 by Cruyff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Fredrickson Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Some cracking voices already mentioned. I would like to add Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankblack Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, AWM said: Chris Cornell was far superior to both. While I like both I'd pick Mark Lanegan. Ann Wilson of Heart deserves a mention too (although only partially related to the Grunge scene). Edited January 22, 2022 by frankblack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Bonnie Tyler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchy frog Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Billy Mackenzie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Stevie Nicks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 7 hours ago, Sirudi said: Tom Waits. Beautiful songs sung with his unique gravelly voice. Nobody comes close. Correct! Tom Jones as well; surprised he's not been mentioned before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Elvis and Michael Jackson are probably more iconic as people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80bob Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Francis Dunnery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punks No Deid Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Our very own Wattie Buchan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Just now, Punks No Deid said: Our very own Wattie Buchan It's Iconic, not Chronic. . Only joking, btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieboy Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 46 minutes ago, ri Alban said: It's Iconic, not Chronic. . Only joking, btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ominous Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Barry White. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felix Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Leonard Cohen - Kate Bush - Tom Waits - Freddie Mercury - Geddy Lee - Luther Vandross - Paul Heaton - Liz Fraser - Jussi Bjorling & Van Morrison All iconic voices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitonastranger Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Gil Scott Heron 😍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Lou Reed. Instantly recognisable and hugely influential on the whole New York alternative music scene. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee_Mellon Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Don van Vliet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 7 minutes ago, Lee_Mellon said: Don van Vliet Certainly fits the bill in terms of being unique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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