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Who are the few, in your eyes, qualified to step up to the plate and do so?

Step away from the bong...

...or at least open the window a little!

If you're talking about early 80's Perry no one could carry that motherfucker...no one.

Saint John wrote:If you're talking about early 80's Perry no one could carry that motherfucker...no one.

Amen.

However...playing Devil's Advocate how about John Farnham?

finalfight wrote:

Saint John wrote:If you're talking about early 80's Perry no one could carry that motherfucker...no one.

Amen.

Ditto!

Just checking Prog...are we talking similar caliber singers in the AOR/melodic rock field or is it an open playing field?

Since 78 wrote:

finalfight wrote:

Saint John wrote:If you're talking about early 80's Perry no one could carry that motherfucker...no one.

Amen.

Ditto!

Often imitated, never duplicated.

It'd be tough to find anyone on the same general plane as Perry, let alone equal to him.

How about, hmmm, throwin' some names here, say....

Ann Wilson?
Freddie Mercury?
James LaBrie?
Geoffrey Tate?
Lou Gramm?
Arnel Pineda?
Sammy Hagar?
Jeff Scott Soto?
Don Dokken?


In all seriousness, however, I firmly believe that Bruce Springsteen is just as good as Steve Perry. NO NO NO, not when it comes to pure vocal ability, Perry wins 135-0. I'm talking about "emoting," relaying and relating the song to the listener, bringing "himself" into the music.... I feel Springsteen is just as good at that as Perry, albeit with significantly poorer natural singing.

finalfight wrote:Just checking Prog...are we talking similar caliber singers in the AOR/melodic rock field or is it an open playing field?

Rock and roll in general, don't be throwing opera guys in.

ProgRocker53 wrote:

finalfight wrote:Just checking Prog...are we talking similar caliber singers in the AOR/melodic rock field or is it an open playing field?

Rock and roll in general, don't be throwing opera guys in.

Rob Halford then.

Oh and Ronnie James Dio.

finalfight wrote:

ProgRocker53 wrote:

finalfight wrote:Just checking Prog...are we talking similar caliber singers in the AOR/melodic rock field or is it an open playing field?

Rock and roll in general, don't be throwing opera guys in.

Rob Halford then.

Oh and Ronnie James Dio.

Haven't listened to much Priest to be honest...

....but I HAVE listened to alot of Dio, and that man, is definitely a class singer with great ability and his own style. Could probably carry a four-pack of Perry's jocks.

ProgRocker53 wrote:

In all seriousness, however, I firmly believe that Bruce Springsteen is just as good as Steve Perry. NO NO NO, not when it comes to pure vocal ability, Perry wins 135-0. I'm talking about "emoting," relaying and relating the song to the listener, bringing "himself" into the music.... I feel Springsteen is just as good at that as Perry, albeit with significantly poorer natural singing.

Springsteen has two vocal gears - angry or sad. Unfortunately both of them sound the same. As the term 'emoting' refers to a theatrical delivery I would say Springsteen does not really qualify. He is a good story teller though in that same way that Dylan was and the dudes definitely got legs career wise.

ProgRocker53 wrote:

finalfight wrote:

ProgRocker53 wrote:

finalfight wrote:Just checking Prog...are we talking similar caliber singers in the AOR/melodic rock field or is it an open playing field?

Rock and roll in general, don't be throwing opera guys in.

Rob Halford then.

Oh and Ronnie James Dio.

Haven't listened to much Priest to be honest...

....but I HAVE listened to alot of Dio, and that man, is definitely a class singer with great ability and his own style. Could probably carry a four-pack of Perry's jocks.

You would probably enjoy early priest - Sad Wings of Destiny and Rocka Rolla era. Progtastic!

Jorn Lande, Peter Gabriel and early era Jimi Jamison are worthy of washing, drying and ironing SP's Jock strap.

Gabriel like Springsteen is a great story teller but with a superior vocal ability and a flair for showmanship.

As for those flying the flag for rock - for range and power I would add Tim Owens into the mix and for versatility and groove Jeff Scott Soto.

Mix all of them up and you may have found a suitable replacement!

finalfight wrote:Jorn Lande, Peter Gabriel and early era Jimi Jamison are worthy of washing, drying and ironing SP's Jock strap.

Gabriel like Springsteen is a great story teller but with a superior vocal ability and a flair for showmanship.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Peter Gabriel.

Speaking of whom, let's throw FISH into the mix...

Fish, man... I love me some freakin' Fish.

Some good picks there... I like Lande but I haven't really gotten to "appreciate" him yet, na mean?

Oh, you don't mean literally?! Sorry, carry on........

Bruce "Fuckin" Dickinson
During Downtime from Iron Maiden, in the summer of 2006, Dickinson, a certified 757 pilot, flew about 200 UK citizens home from Lebanon during the Israel/Hezbollah conflict. Dude is all that and a bag of crisps. He can carry any jockstrap he wants.

Gunbot wrote:Bruce "Fuckin" Dickinson
During Downtime from Iron Maiden, in the summer of 2006, Dickinson, a certified 757 pilot, flew about 200 UK citizens home from Lebanon during the Israel/Hezbollah conflict. Dude is all that and a bag of crisps.

I really like Maiden but Bruce is struggling to stay on key in a live environment more often than not these days. But for time served he's definitely up there with the greats!

finalfight wrote:

Gunbot wrote:Bruce "Fuckin" Dickinson
During Downtime from Iron Maiden, in the summer of 2006, Dickinson, a certified 757 pilot, flew about 200 UK citizens home from Lebanon during the Israel/Hezbollah conflict. Dude is all that and a bag of crisps.

I really like Maiden but Bruce is struggling to stay on key in a live environment more often than not these days. But for time served he's definitely up there with the greats!

I saw an interview he did where he was talking about him and John Bonham chasing Peter Frampton around a hotel trying to cut his hair with gardenshears. He's the Dog's bollocks big time.

Gunbot wrote:

finalfight wrote:

Gunbot wrote:Bruce "Fuckin" Dickinson
During Downtime from Iron Maiden, in the summer of 2006, Dickinson, a certified 757 pilot, flew about 200 UK citizens home from Lebanon during the Israel/Hezbollah conflict. Dude is all that and a bag of crisps.

I really like Maiden but Bruce is struggling to stay on key in a live environment more often than not these days. But for time served he's definitely up there with the greats!

I saw an interview he did where he was talking about him and John Bonham chasing Peter Frampton around a hotel trying to cut his hair with gardenshears. He's the Dog's bollocks big time.

LOL

Gunbot wrote:

finalfight wrote:

Gunbot wrote:Bruce "Fuckin" Dickinson
During Downtime from Iron Maiden, in the summer of 2006, Dickinson, a certified 757 pilot, flew about 200 UK citizens home from Lebanon during the Israel/Hezbollah conflict. Dude is all that and a bag of crisps.

I really like Maiden but Bruce is struggling to stay on key in a live environment more often than not these days. But for time served he's definitely up there with the greats!

I saw an interview he did where he was talking about him and John Bonham chasing Peter Frampton around a hotel trying to cut his hair with gardenshears. He's the Dog's bollocks big time.

He is definitely unpredictable enough to remain value for money for sure, especially if he gets upset...

Maiden sold out the Forum in L.A last year and are swinging back again this year. They're definitely doing something right.

Prog, I can't fucking wait til stevew2 comes in here and comments on the fact that you posted a fucking jock strap!!!

Saint John wrote:Prog, I can't fucking wait til stevew2 comes in here and comments on the fact that you posted a fucking jock strap!!!

Yeah, how long before its joined by a pic of the Frig's pink French knickers...?

finalfight wrote:

Saint John wrote:Prog, I can't fucking wait til stevew2 comes in here and comments on the fact that you posted a fucking jock strap!!!

Yeah, how long before its joined by a pic of the Frig's pink French knickers...?

finalfight wrote:

Saint John wrote:Prog, I can't fucking wait til stevew2 comes in here and comments on the fact that you posted a fucking jock strap!!!

Yeah, how long before its joined by a pic of the Frig's pink French knickers...?

That was fast!!!

ProgRocker53 wrote:Who are the few, in your eyes, qualified to step up to the plate and do so?

You can carry Frigas, It consists of: four bandaids,and a fucking pink dixe cup for seepage only. He has no balls to haul around.

stevew2 wrote: You can carry Frigas, It consists of: four bandaids,and a fucking pink dixe cup for seepage only. He has no balls to haul around.

ProgRocker53 wrote:

finalfight wrote:

Saint John wrote:Prog, I can't fucking wait til stevew2 comes in here and comments on the fact that you posted a fucking jock strap!!!

Yeah, how long before its joined by a pic of the Frig's pink French knickers...?

did you get them out of the closet when you came out of the closet?