Favorite non-80s non-MR singers

by **Ehwmatt** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 5:50 am

Let's have them. No Steve Perry, Winger, Dokken, Jimi Jamison, Dennis DeYoung etc. here please!

I have many:

David Pack (Ambrosia/solo)
Burton Cummings (solo and Guess Who)
Eric Carmen (solo and Raspberries)
Layne Staley (Alice In Chains)
Gerry Beckley (America)
Carl Wilson (The Beach Boys)
Bill Champlin (Chicago/solo)
Robert Lamm (Chicago/solo)
Peter Cetera (Chicago/solo) -> Yeah, I know Chicago can sorta be considered 80s MR...
Don Henley
Frankie Valli
Levi Stubbs (Four Tops)
Robin Wilson (Gin Blossoms)
Glen Shorrock (Little River Band/BSG)
Wayne Nelson (Little River Band)
Donald Fagen (Steely Dan)
Kasim Sulton (Utopia/solo/Meat Loaf/etc)
James LaBrie (Dream Theater/solo/Ayreon/few others)

Alright, that's stupid long. I guess I just want a catalyst to talk about some music we don't get to around here as much... I know there's some people out there with some good diverse tastes.

by **SF-Dano** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 6:25 am

Not sure if these all fit in the MR category, but those that come quickly to mind:

70's or earlier:
Roger Daltrey
Rod Stewart
Alexander Ligertwood
Robert Plant
Davey Pattison
Van Morrison
Greg Rolie
Phil Lynot
Mick Jagger

90's and beyond:
Chris Robinson
James LaBrie
Steve Augeri
Arnel Pineda
Kevin Chalfant
Jeff Kieth (stated in late 80s, but continues to rock)
CJ Snare

by **Ehwmatt** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 6:30 am

SF-Dano wrote:Not sure if these all fit in the MR category, but those that come quickly to mind:

70's or earlier:
Roger Daltrey
Rod Stewart
Alexander Ligertwood
Robert Plant
Davey Pattison
Van Morrison
Greg Rolie
Phil Lynot
Mick Jagger

90's and beyond:
Chris Robinson
James LaBrie
Steve Augeri
Arnel Pineda
Kevin Chalfant
Jeff Kieth (stated in late 80s, but continues to rock)
CJ Snare

Haha, I was actually going for non-MR genre singers mainly. Just kinda added the non-80s tag to stress that. All the posturing and dick measuring about which Journey singer has the most range kinda wants me to get people to think outside the box and realize range and power are not the only ways to be a great vocalist. But you still listed some great singers that I wouldn't consider MR for the most part. Love most of those picks... I can't believe I forgot Phil Lynott. I love Jeff Keith too and I don't really consider Tesla "MR" in the same vein as Journey, Styx, or Survivor etc. Good picks.

by **G.I.Jim** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 6:31 am

Ehwmatt wrote:Let's have them. No Steve Perry, Winger, Dokken, Jimi Jamison, Dennis DeYoung etc. here please!

I have many:

David Pack (Ambrosia/solo)
Burton Cummings (solo and Guess Who)
Eric Carmen (solo and Raspberries)
Layne Staley (Alice In Chains)
Gerry Beckley (America)
Carl Wilson (The Beach Boys)
Bill Champlin (Chicago/solo)
Robert Lamm (Chicago/solo)
Peter Cetera (Chicago/solo) -> Yeah, I know Chicago can sorta be considered 80s MR...
Don Henley
Frankie Valli
Levi Stubbs (Four Tops)
Robin Wilson (Gin Blossoms)
Glen Shorrock (Little River Band/BSG)
Wayne Nelson (Little River Band)
Donald Fagen (Steely Dan)
Kasim Sulton (Utopia/solo/Meat Loaf/etc)
James LaBrie (Dream Theater/solo/Ayreon/few others)

Alright, that's stupid long. I guess I just want a catalyst to talk about some music we don't get to around here as much... I know there's some people out there with some good diverse tastes.

I understand what your getting at with your post Matt, but a lot of these people had hits or popular albums in the 80's! A few of them didn't, but most did. I think you should do a do-over. Say "favorite singer's from the 70's, or 90's". Just a suggestion. Most of my favorite singers had albums in several decades, and it might be hard to find one that ONLY say in the 70's. Hell, I'm just rambling on here now...I'll STFU! :lol:

by **Ehwmatt** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 6:32 am

G.I.Jim wrote:
Ehwmatt wrote:Let's have them. No Steve Perry, Winger, Dokken, Jimi Jamison, Dennis DeYoung etc. here please!

I have many:

David Pack (Ambrosia/solo)
Burton Cummings (solo and Guess Who)
Eric Carmen (solo and Raspberries)
Layne Staley (Alice In Chains)
Gerry Beckley (America)
Carl Wilson (The Beach Boys)
Bill Champlin (Chicago/solo)
Robert Lamm (Chicago/solo)
Peter Cetera (Chicago/solo) -> Yeah, I know Chicago can sorta be considered 80s MR...
Don Henley
Frankie Valli
Levi Stubbs (Four Tops)
Robin Wilson (Gin Blossoms)
Glen Shorrock (Little River Band/BSG)
Wayne Nelson (Little River Band)
Donald Fagen (Steely Dan)
Kasim Sulton (Utopia/solo/Meat Loaf/etc)
James LaBrie (Dream Theater/solo/Ayreon/few others)

Alright, that's stupid long. I guess I just want a catalyst to talk about some music we don't get to around here as much... I know there's some people out there with some good diverse tastes.

I understand what your getting at with your post Matt, but a lot of these people had hits or popular albums in the 80's! A few of them didn't, but most did. I think you should do a do-over. Say "favorite singer's from the 70's, or 90's". Just a suggestion. Most of my favorite singers had albums in several decades, and it might be hard to find one that ONLY say in the 70's. Hell, I'm just rambling on here now...I'll STFU!

I know I know. I just didn't want the usual suspects. It was really favorite singers outside the cookie cutter melodic rock mold... as I said in my reply above, the "non-80s" tag was just to stress that since that was MR's heyday. Anyway, carry on. Where's your list at fucker?

by **KDOUBLEU** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 6:35 am

I could listen to The Little River Band all day long They have some great music! John Farnham is really good too with or w/o LRB.

by **G.I.Jim** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 6:36 am

Ehwmatt wrote:
G.I.Jim wrote:
Ehwmatt wrote:Let's have them. No Steve Perry, Winger, Dokken, Jimi Jamison, Dennis DeYoung etc. here please!

I have many:

David Pack (Ambrosia/solo)
Burton Cummings (solo and Guess Who)
Eric Carmen (solo and Raspberries)
Layne Staley (Alice In Chains)
Gerry Beckley (America)
Carl Wilson (The Beach Boys)
Bill Champlin (Chicago/solo)
Robert Lamm (Chicago/solo)
Peter Cetera (Chicago/solo) -> Yeah, I know Chicago can sorta be considered 80s MR...
Don Henley
Frankie Valli
Levi Stubbs (Four Tops)
Robin Wilson (Gin Blossoms)
Glen Shorrock (Little River Band/BSG)
Wayne Nelson (Little River Band)
Donald Fagen (Steely Dan)
Kasim Sulton (Utopia/solo/Meat Loaf/etc)
James LaBrie (Dream Theater/solo/Ayreon/few others)

Alright, that's stupid long. I guess I just want a catalyst to talk about some music we don't get to around here as much... I know there's some people out there with some good diverse tastes.

I understand what your getting at with your post Matt, but a lot of these people had hits or popular albums in the 80's! A few of them didn't, but most did. I think you should do a do-over. Say "favorite singer's from the 70's, or 90's". Just a suggestion. Most of my favorite singers had albums in several decades, and it might be hard to find one that ONLY say in the 70's. Hell, I'm just rambling on here now...I'll STFU!

I know I know. I just didn't want the usual suspects. It was really favorite singers outside the cookie cutter melodic rock mold... as I said in my reply above, the "non-80s" tag was just to stress that since that was MR's heyday. Anyway, carry on. Where's your list at fucker?

Oh, okay...here's my list:

1. Steve Perry
2. Jimi Jamison
3. Lou Gramm
4. Kip Winger
5. Paul Stanley
6. Richard Marks
7. Sammy Hagar
8. Peter Cetera
9. Phil Collins
10. Yo momma :wink:

by **Ehwmatt** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 6:38 am

KDOUBLEU wrote:I could listen to The Little River Band all day long They have some great music! John Farnham is really good too with or w/o LRB.

They were my first concert ever, I think BSG were all there. Early 90s... 92 maybe. Their current line-up has put out two great albums and Greg Hind is a great singer and songwriter. They are still solid live. I do wish BSG would come over here and do a show too. I love the Full Circle DVD.

by **Ehwmatt** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 6:39 am

G.I.Jim wrote:Oh, okay...here's my list:

1. Steve Perry
2. Jimi Jamison
3. Lou Gramm
4. Kip Winger
5. Paul Stanley
6. Richard Marks
7. Sammy Hagar
8. Peter Cetera
9. Phil Collins
10. Yo momma

Great list man! Here's your prize

by **jrnyman28** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 6:41 am

Dan Reed
Van Morrison
Colin James

Johnette Neopalitano (Whatever her name is, the chick from Concrete Blonde)
Andrea Bocelli
Missy Higgins
Bob Seger

by **mikemarrs** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 6:50 am

bob seger
paul stanley
paul rodgers
brad delp
lou gramm

by **Jubilee** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 6:53 am

Barry White
Al Green
Luther Vandross
David Ruffin (solo or with the Temps)
Harry Casey (K.C. and the Sunshine Band) :oops:

Michael McDonald
Bill Medley (The Richeous Brothers)
Harry Connick, Jr.

by **KDOUBLEU** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 7:14 am

Jubilee wrote:Barry White
Al Green
Luther Vandross
David Ruffin (solo or with the Temps)
Harry Casey (K.C. and the Sunshine Band) OOPS is right on that one!!
Michael McDonald
Bill Medley (The Richeous Brothers)
Harry Connick, Jr.

by **Peartree12249** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 12:39 pm

Here's mine in no particular order

Paul Rogers
Greg Allman
Cat Stevens
Steve Winwood
Robert Plant
Jonny Lang
Eddie Vedder
Roy Orbison
Hal Ketchum

by **Melissa** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 12:54 pm

jrnyman28 wrote:Dan Reed
Van Morrison
Colin James
Johnette Neopalitano (Whatever her name is, the chick from Concrete Blonde)
Andrea Bocelli
Missy Higgins
Bob Seger

Missy Higgins has a great voice, I only recently heard of her, I love "Where I Stood".

by **NealIsGod** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 8:28 pm

Don't forget Marty Balin.

by **jrnyman28** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 2:49 am

Melissa wrote:
jrnyman28 wrote:Dan Reed
Van Morrison
Colin James
Johnette Neopalitano (Whatever her name is, the chick from Concrete Blonde)
Andrea Bocelli
Missy Higgins
Bob Seger

Missy Higgins has a great voice, I only recently heard of her, I love "Where I Stood".

For those who know Colbie Caillat, Missy is similar but I love her voice so much more...and the Aussie accent kills me!

by **S2M** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 3:06 am

Phil Collins - guy has chops, admit it.
Burton Cummings - Not familiar with his solo stuff, but Guess Who kicks ass.
John Farnum - only in LRB, solo - BLEH
Steve Walsh - guy HAD chops. Dare anyone to come up with a better singer from '74-'77.
Ronnie James Dio - serious vocal skills. Sings about Kings and Castles... :lol:

Ian Gillan - 'nuff said.
Mike Levine/Rik Emmett - from '79-'86 these guys ruled.
Michael Sadler - As Saga's frontman Sadler belted out some gems during the late 70s - early 80s

by **Melissa** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 10:32 am

jrnyman28 wrote:
Melissa wrote:
jrnyman28 wrote:Dan Reed
Van Morrison
Colin James
Johnette Neopalitano (Whatever her name is, the chick from Concrete Blonde)
Andrea Bocelli
Missy Higgins
Bob Seger

Missy Higgins has a great voice, I only recently heard of her, I love "Where I Stood".

For those who know Colbie Caillat, Missy is similar but I love her voice so much more...and the Aussie accent kills me!

Yeah I love those accents too, and she has a beautiful voice. I have a friend who is Aussie, love to listen to him talk, lol.

by **Arianddu** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 10:46 am

Cat Stevens/Yusef Islam ('cause in his recent stuff the voice still sounds great)
Sarah McLachlan
James Dean Bradfield (Manic Street Preachers)
Ella Fitzgerald
Peggy Lee
Nina Simone
Billie Holiday (ok, ok, there's a pattern forming :lol:

)
Jim Morrison
Gordon Lightfoot
Christy Moore
Dusty Springfield
Rita Moreno
Máire Brennan
Sinead O'Connor (the woman is nuts, but she has a great voice)
Morten Harket (I know A-ha was at its most popular in the 80s, but he has a fantastic voice and I can't leave him out.)
John Farnham
Jon English
Deb Conway

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