Did I see Debbie Harry listed anywhere in this thread? Not an all time voice, but an iconic lead.
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FC/OT: Rolling Stone Readers Pick the Best Lead Singers of All Time.
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Big Yes for Don Henley
Not at all. He was always a showman first with very limited vocal range. These days he can't sing at all. I have the Van Halen Live in Tokyo album which was released several years ago, and the vocals are embarrassingly poor.
No Getty Lee? Kidding of course. Delp, Perry and Ann Wilson are the biggest and best voices for me.
For me the gold standard is Roger Daltrey. He is what a lead singer is. Even at 79 he can still belt out most of those notes.
This list is way too subjective to have definitive answers and I canāt really argue with anyone that was included. If youāre going on voice alone, Iāll add Michael McDonald. His voice is one of the most distinctive in the industry.
Why not serious? Fleetwood had a long string of hits and tours that match up pretty well with abouit every group this side of the Rolling Stones.
Great singers, but not much in the way of stage presence or commanding an audience. Especially McVie.
FWIW, best I have seen in person:
1. Bruce
2. Jagger
3. Vedder
You're right it's all subjective- when I see Micheal McDonald, I think "ruined the Doobie Brothers".
To be honest, I was never a big Doobie Brothers fan. I just think his voice is unique.
Oh I agree with you, just know some donāt like them so I wasnāt sure if you were being serious.
This list could go on and on for way more than 10 artists, but a few more for consideration:
Prince (the Revolution)
Tom Petty (the Heartbreakers)
Dave Grohl
Prince (the Revolution)
Tom Petty (the Heartbreakers)
Dave Grohl
Styx part of my unholy trinity of 80s music. Styx, Genesis/Phil Collins, Journey.
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