Savage Beatings Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 +1, and overall i'd have to say i LIKE led zep...but plant can get a little tiresome. plus, he spawned geddy lee, so there's that as well... 1447459[/snapback] Agree on Geddy Lee. 1447693[/snapback] I love Rush! Plus, you gotta love his work with Bob and Doug MacKenzie on the Great White North. TAKE OFF! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeegiebo Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 well if we're getting technical, i think "lead singer" implies being part of a band...and dylan (and several others mentioned) don't really fit that description. 1449055[/snapback] You - getting technical? I'm shocked, I tell you, shocked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 I think he does, most of the time. It's a long time since Dylan did an unplugged solo tour, as far as I know, so he is fronting a band, even if not The Band. 1449108[/snapback] i dunno, maybe i'm splitting hairs...but the question is favorite lead singer, not favorite vocalist. having a backup band and being the "lead singer" IN a band aren't the same thing. to me, "lead singer" implies your name isn't on the marquee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeegiebo Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 i dunno, maybe i'm splitting hairs...but the question is favorite lead singer, not favorite vocalist. having a backup band and being the "lead singer" IN a band aren't the same thing. to me, "lead singer" implies your name isn't on the marquee. 1449386[/snapback] All this could have been avoided if someone had answered my initial question in this thread..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 (edited) i dunno, maybe i'm splitting hairs...but the question is favorite lead singer, not favorite vocalist. having a backup band and being the "lead singer" IN a band aren't the same thing. to me, "lead singer" implies your name isn't on the marquee. 1449386[/snapback] OK, fair enough. That would give the heave-ho to Billy Joel, Elton John, Rod Stewart and anyone else that tours / records under their own name, so the question is "Who's your favorite rock BAND lead singer who doesn't have (and never did have) his/her name on the Ticketmaster tix?". So we're back to Robert Calvert, Ian Curtis and Robert Plant then. Edited May 3, 2006 by Ursa Majoris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewer Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 OK, fair enough. That would give the heave-ho to Billy Joel, Elton John, Rod Stewart and anyone else that tours / records under their own name, so the question is "Who's your favorite rock BAND lead singer who doesn't have (and never did have) his/her name on the Ticketmaster tix?". So we're back to Robert Calvert, Ian Curtis and Robert Plant then. 1449550[/snapback] Somebody already said it, but Bruce Dickenson deserves mention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrograde assault Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 Steve Perry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaP'N GRuNGe Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 That Arab. Cat Stevens. 1447542[/snapback] Yusef Islam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewer Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 Strange, nobody has mentioned Joey Ramone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaP'N GRuNGe Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 fist name that came to mind was Chris Cornell. Dude has an awesome voice. Eddie vetter has a strong voice as well and Pearl Jam sounds as good live as they do in the studio. As far as women go, I have to say that Annie Lenox was the first one I thought of. I can see where one would like Natalie Merchant though. Also like Fiona Apple's voice. But a sleeper who is absolutleyfreakingamazing is Bonnie Rait. 1448620[/snapback] Eddie had a great voice, still does, but the last few albums makes me think he has lost alot of the power in his voice as the music tends to overwhelm his vocals. Read on the Pearl Jam board others say the same thing and that it's related to too much smoking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skilly Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 This thread says to me, "If you were starting a band, who would you want to be your frontman." My top three choices would be: Freddie Mercury Sammy Hagar Paul Stanley All have incredible energy, charisma, and good voices. Freddie was just so darn good. And please note that I stuck to the original criteria of "Favorite ROCK lead singer." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 Strange, nobody has mentioned Joey Ramone. 1449668[/snapback] Thats a good catch but he doesn't really stand out in the "rock out with your manhood out sense (and it may not be coincedental that The Ramones are better than 90% of the bands on this thread)." Anyone say Axl yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperBalla Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 Sorry ... couldn't pick one. But here are a few vocalists that I thoroughly enjoy that haven't been mentioned much yet, if at all (in alphabetical order): Male: Bono Marc Cohn Harry Connick Jr Neil Diamond Adam Duritz Chris Isaacs Dave Matthews John Mayer Chris Robinson Eddie Vedder Female: Christine Dente Norah Jones Sade 1448651[/snapback] Dave Matthews possibly and Eddie Vedder yeah...but Chris Isaacs? Good stuff. 1449120[/snapback] Like that? I ruffled some ol' skooled feathers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dread Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 John Linnell and John Flansburg of TMBG! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 Strange, nobody has mentioned Joey Ramone. 1449668[/snapback] the ramones are like the denver offensive line. if you single one out for praise, it's like you're doing them a disservice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 so the question is "Who's your favorite rock BAND lead singer who doesn't have (and never did have) his/her name on the Ticketmaster tix?".1449550[/snapback] "lead singer" seems pretty straightforward to me That would give the heave-ho to Billy Joel, Elton John, Rod Stewart and anyone else that tours / records under their own name look on the bright side...it also eliminates dave matthews and brentspastic. (dagummit i just couldn't resist ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengal Mania Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 Wow, all the way to page five, and not a single mention for: Greg Allman Paul Rodgers Bob Seger or Vanilli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easy n Dirty Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 Wow, all the way to page five, and not a single mention for: Greg Allman Paul Rodgers Bob Seger or Vanilli 1450727[/snapback] Nice call on Bob Seger , I like listening to his singing - not refined by any means, but I like the raw energy (similar to Janis maybe?). I've always felt that Fire Down Below never got its due, great tune IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 Nice call on Bob Seger , I like listening to his singing - not refined by any means, but I like the raw energy1450738[/snapback] the "raw energy" of bob seger's singing is about the same as the "raw energy" in my colon the morning after i eat at a chinese buffet. in my very humble opinion, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperBalla Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 the "raw energy" of bob seger's singing is about the same as the "raw energy" in my colon the morning after i eat at a chinese buffet. in my very humble opinion, of course. 1450745[/snapback] Nice illustration. My raw energy sound after a chinese buffet sounds more like Axl Rose singing the National Anthem after a night of boozin and a pack of Marlboro Reds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 Perhaps if I stick around here for a longer period of time like yourself I'll be able to figure out the ground rules. 1449111[/snapback] ignore the weetoad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Controller Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 the ramones are like the denver offensive line. if you single one out for illegal chop blocking, it's like you're doing them a disservice. 1450212[/snapback] fixed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easy n Dirty Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 the "raw energy" of bob seger's singing is about the same as the "raw energy" in my colon the morning after i eat at a chinese buffet. in my very humble opinion, of course. 1450745[/snapback] Isn't usually anything "humble" about your opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylive5 Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 I'd rather listen to myself dry heave than Bob Dylan. 1449124[/snapback] Everyone is entitled to their opinion. No matter how warped it may be. The question before the board wasn't who is TimC's or EnD's favorite male singer... I happen to like Dylan very much. I am sure you like people that have voices that would grate on my nerves. Each to his/her own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylive5 Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 Sky is a legend around here and could probably whip yer arss like Chuck Norris gave to the Abonible Snowman. He gets to like who he likes. 1448990[/snapback] LOL EnD and I go way back.... he is well aware of who I am and I am well aware of who he is..... Appreciate it..... but EnD is okay... and it wasn't like he jumped with both feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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