which lead singers talent do you admire the most?

[KingofQUEEN48]

which lead singers talent do you admire the most?

[newwaytodie]

Freddy Mercury?

[Akaymay]

It's gotta take Vocal cords of STEEL to sing like Brian Johnson! (AC/DC lead singer) Although, I like Axl's voice too, no matter how girly it sounds.

[Rev0lver]

cedric from The Mars Volta. and Mikael Akerfeldt

[ParliamentFunkadelic]

Robert Plant

[alucard89]

Anthony Green(Circa Survive) and Cove Reber(Saosin) are pretty awesome too!!! :D

[benjamin]

Is this favorite rock singer ever?

Because Freddy Mercury.

If favorite singer ever.

Frank Sinatra.

[Rev0lver]

almost forgot Dan Nigro from As Tall As Lions

[Obnysalt]

cedric from The Mars Volta. and Mikael Akerfeldt

It's always the same **** with you isn't it.

Anyway, to answer the question; Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV.

[Rev0lver]

what's wrong with it?

[Blue88]

If he counts, Sinatra was pretty good.

Also, Damon Albarn (Blur/gorillaz) sounds cool, but that might just be because Gorillaz were one of the first bands I really got into.

I might get flamed for this, but I like Connor Oberst from Bright Eyes' voice. After listening to Bright Eyes it sounds like every emo singer is just trying to sound like him.

[GravityBiscut]

Chris Cornell, Layne Staley, and I'll back up Rev0lver on Cedric Bixler. That dude could shatter people's eyes with his voice.. in a good way.

[Teh_Grimm]

Jello Biafra of the Dead Kennedys. His voice is un-imitatable. And he's an amazing song writer, Holiday in Cambodia and Kill The Poor ftw.

[IOIHUMMERIOI]

Chris Cornell seems to come to mind for rock. Very talented.

[Kutsic]

Mikael Akerfeldt, Corey Taylor, Chester Bennington, John Haughm, ICS Vortex, Garm

[Necrotide]

You're in the wrong forum.

[IOIHUMMERIOI]

You're in the wrong forum.

Clay Aiken? :cool:

[dim1234]

eddie vedder
glenn danzig

[Wraithz0r]

Joshua Homme, he ****ing rocks my pants like a mother****er.

[Raeiin]

Thom York and Maynard Keenan. These two are amazing. And they both sound totally and completely different.

[Ardius]

Bruce Dickinson, Blaze Bayley, Adrian Smith (on the few occasions that he has), Rob halford, Geddy Lee and Roger Daltry.

[Erevahn]

For my money, Eric Adams of Manowar, David Bowie, Roger Daltrey, and Bruce Dickenson.

Of course I noted that NewWayToDie had a quote from Manowar as his signature. How can you not suggest Eric Adams?

[PLTuck]

Chester Bennington
Liam Gallagher
Dolores O Riordan

Not necessarily in that order.

[Phiromos]

ima have to go with

John Lennon
Paul McCartney
Freddy Mercury
Bon Jovi

[JakeFatal]

Tim Armstrong definately

[Rockerman]

John Lennon
Robert Plant
Mick Jagger
Paul Mcartney(sp?)
Ozzy Osbourne & last but not least...
Bon Scott.With out him,ACDC would be nowhere.

[KingofQUEEN48]

definatly freddie!

[utterarmy]

Freddie Mercury (Queen)
Phil Lynott (Thin Lizzy)
Bonn Scott (AC/DC)
Angry Anderson (Rose Tattoo)

[exitwound666]

Otep Shamaya from Ot3p
N3r0 Bellum frum Psyclon Nine
Simon from Servo.Hatred

[krzrgator]

Dave Grohl, Freddie Mercury, Bruce Dickinson.

[ObsceneReality]

I've always thought Andy Williams had a very nice voice.

[Phiromos]

John Lennon
Robert Plant
Mick Jagger
Paul Mcartney(sp?)
Ozzy Osbourne & last but not least...
Bon Scott.With out him,ACDC would be nowhere.

i like your list..but whats (sp?)

[SirAnonymous]

Yoko Ono


Just kidding.

John Lennon
Paul McCartney (if only for Helter Skelter & Yesterday)
Eric Clapton
Robert Plant
David Gilmour
Roger Waters

[Corvian]

Billy Corgan
Peter Gabriel (well in Genesis he was lead singer)
Trent Reznor
Robert Plant
Bono

[LavatoryLoveMachine]

Matt Barlow.

The only way anyone can say Matt Barlow is not one of the greatest singers in history, is if they dont know who Matt Barlow is. Period.

I admire him the most because of how diverse he is. He can go from moving you and give you a sense of melancholy, to straight ahead tear your head off, both with fierce vocals, and falsetto vocals.

[Monsterpoptart]

for skill id say chris cornell, but my favorite is phil anselmo even if he is a dumbass.

[Rev0lver]

Matt Barlow.

The only way anyone can say Matt Barlow is not one of the greatest singers in history, is if they dont know who Matt Barlow is. Period.

I admire him the most because of how diverse he is. He can go from moving you and give you a sense of melancholy, to straight ahead tear your head off, both with fierce vocals, and falsetto vocals.

meh. to me he just sounds like a girl.

[LavatoryLoveMachine]

meh. to me he just sounds like a girl.

Then you are officially not my friend anymore.

Nah...I forgive you.

[GrayInvisible]

Tay Zonday!!!!!!!!

[dethklok]

Is it bad if i say Kurt Cobain?

[Rev0lver]

nathan explosion owns all

[dethklok]

nathan explosion owns all

Amen to that. Nathan's voice is the most METAL VOICE OF THEM ALL :D

[Anteraan]

Is it bad if i say Kurt Cobain?

Yes, yes it is. But I'll say this about him, he was easily the third most talented guy in the band. ;)

But seriously, people - no mention of Brad Delp in this thread yet? :eek:

[Jsnkr9216]

Lets see...


Matt Heafy (Trivium) because the ****er was talented at 14 years old to produce a kick-ass EP.
Randy Blythe (Lamb Of God) Because that pitch and pitch changes of screaming is next to impossible.
Anthony Green (Good-Saosin and Circa Survive) Because he was just pimp. An awesome range and just awesome voice.
Scott Weiland (Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver) I just love his singing, it's so awesome, rough and amazing. A true singer unlike half the stuff today.
Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden and solo) He's just Bruce Dickinson. That's all.
Ozzy Osbourne (Black Sabbath and solo) It's the OZZ-MAN! Come on, what's to describe. The most recognizable voice in metal.

[Phrank-E]

King Diamond ;)

Umm I don't remember seeing Rob Halfred's name..

[xenopherus]

Freddie Mercury hands down! Some others are George Michael (yes, I said it!) and the lead singer for Strapping Young Lad. Also, Randy Blythe.

[Simonious]

Robert Smith (The Cure)
Glenn Danzig (Danzig, The Misfits)
Les Claypool (Primus, various others)
Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age)

[LavatoryLoveMachine]

Yes!! King Diamond!!! His voice is so gloomy I love it in the old Mercyful Fate stuff.

[newwaytodie]

Yeah Bruce Dickinson and Rob Halford. I'm going to piss some people off here, but Ozzy just isn't that good of a singer.

[LavatoryLoveMachine]

Oh Rob Halford (oh god), WE HAVE FORGOTTEN ABOUT DIO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ill be right back, Im gonna go punish myself.