Classic Rock Magazine's 50 Greatest Singers

by **Saint John** » Wed May 27, 2009 7:50 am

Where I put Perry depends on the criteria. If it's "greatest vocal talent" then he's #1. If it's "greatest vocal career" then he dives into the teens. Combine the two and I'd put him in the lower half of the top 10, pretty much right where this list has him.

by **Don** » Wed May 27, 2009 7:52 am

brywool wrote:
Gunbot wrote:No Benatar, she gets shortchanged more than Ann Wilson.

I don't think Pat's half the singer Ann is. She's okay, but Ann's got more balls.
Robert Plant... never got him either. That last stuff he did with Zepplin... dang, where's the pitch control when you need it!?

I've seen both quite a few times live. I just like Pat better, she has an edgier voice where Ann is more of a power singer. I do love both of them though.

by **brywool** » Wed May 27, 2009 7:52 am

I don't get Paul Stanley either. Sorry Dan. Not a Kiss fan. But, he does have some good vocal spots.

By the way, that photo of Phil Collins cracks me up. Weird lookin dude.

by **brywool** » Wed May 27, 2009 7:53 am

Gunbot wrote:
brywool wrote:
Gunbot wrote:No Benatar, she gets shortchanged more than Ann Wilson.

I don't think Pat's half the singer Ann is. She's okay, but Ann's got more balls.
Robert Plant... never got him either. That last stuff he did with Zepplin... dang, where's the pitch control when you need it!?

I've seen both quite a few times live. I just like Pat better, she has an edgier voice where Ann is more of a power singer. I do love both of them though.

Pat's voice was a bit toasted last time I saw her. God, that was like 10 years ago or sumpin'

by **Deb** » Wed May 27, 2009 7:53 am

Gunbot wrote:
brywool wrote:
Gunbot wrote:No Benatar, she gets shortchanged more than Ann Wilson.

I don't think Pat's half the singer Ann is. She's okay, but Ann's got more balls.
Robert Plant... never got him either. That last stuff he did with Zepplin... dang, where's the pitch control when you need it!?

I've seen both quite a few times live. I just like Pat better, she has an edgier voice where Ann is more of a power singer. I do love both of them though.

Agreed. Pat should definitely be right up there with Ann.

by **brywool** » Wed May 27, 2009 7:55 am

Deb wrote:
Gunbot wrote:
brywool wrote:
Gunbot wrote:No Benatar, she gets shortchanged more than Ann Wilson.

I don't think Pat's half the singer Ann is. She's okay, but Ann's got more balls.
Robert Plant... never got him either. That last stuff he did with Zepplin... dang, where's the pitch control when you need it!?

I've seen both quite a few times live. I just like Pat better, she has an edgier voice where Ann is more of a power singer. I do love both of them though.

Agreed. Pat should definitely be right up there with Ann.

and Eric Martin can kiss my ass!

by **S2M** » Wed May 27, 2009 7:55 am

Behshad wrote:
StocktontoMalone wrote:Top 3 should be Plant, Mercury, and Dio....IMHO

Then Gramm....

Hey Stock,,, a bit OT here,, but you should change that avatar,,,,, its because it was used by someone very annoying who was always rude to Andrew.....and he is currently banned from here,,,, I dont want people to mistake you for him

Hey, first of all - I AM him. Secondly, I was never banned. I moved and didn't get internet for awhile. And when I did get it and try to sign back on - forgot my sign-in info....so I had to start from scratch. And just to set the record straight, I was never rude to Andrew. I'm just not a person who lets others step all over me. And I'll just stop right here as to not appear rude again.... :lol:

by **Deb** » Wed May 27, 2009 7:57 am

brywool wrote:
Deb wrote:
Gunbot wrote:
brywool wrote:
Gunbot wrote:No Benatar, she gets shortchanged more than Ann Wilson.

I don't think Pat's half the singer Ann is. She's okay, but Ann's got more balls.
Robert Plant... never got him either. That last stuff he did with Zepplin... dang, where's the pitch control when you need it!?

I've seen both quite a few times live. I just like Pat better, she has an edgier voice where Ann is more of a power singer. I do love both of them though.

Agreed. Pat should definitely be right up there with Ann.

and Eric Martin can kiss my ass!

can kiss mine too! :lol:

by **Saint John** » Wed May 27, 2009 7:58 am

Deb wrote:
Saint John wrote:
Deb wrote:I like Kiss as much as anybody, but Paul Stanley, best singer?! Sorry Lar, but over Eric Martin?!

Paul Stanly is a legend and can sing fucking circles around Eric Martin. Perhaps if you met him he would "emote" better and have more "soul."

Whatever Dan. Bringing the fight upstairs are we? Not saying Paul Stanley or Kiss aren't legends, but as far as strictly singing/vocal skill I don't agree Paul can sing circles around Eric. And nice try, but didn't have to meet EM to know that he's a soulful singer, that was well apparent to me many years ago. Pretty sure meeting Stanley wouldn't make him a better vocalist to my ears. Didn't work with Kip Winger......very talented, very good singer and a sweetheart of a guy, but vocally doesn't bump any of my fave vocalists out of top 3.

Totally just giving ya a hard time, Deb! I like Eric Martin. Dude'a a good singer but I really do think Stanley's better. That guy has a catalog that's very diverse and he can still really bring it at an advanced age. Have you ever seen KISS live? Great fucking show (all the silly theatrics aside).

PS We need these guys to get together for a fucking reunion!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10PV9psuFbw

by **Deb** » Wed May 27, 2009 7:58 am

StocktontoMalone wrote:
Behshad wrote:
StocktontoMalone wrote:Top 3 should be Plant, Mercury, and Dio....IMHO

Then Gramm....

Hey Stock,,, a bit OT here,, but you should change that avatar,,,,, its because it was used by someone very annoying who was always rude to Andrew.....and he is currently banned from here,,,, I dont want people to mistake you for him

Hey, first of all - I AM him. Secondly, I was never banned. I moved and didn't get internet for awhile. And when I did get it and try to sign back on - forgot my sign-in info....so I had to start from scratch. And just to set the record straight, I was never rude to Andrew. I'm just not a person who lets others step all over me. And I'll just stop right here as to not appear rude again....

Who were you before?

by **Behshad** » Wed May 27, 2009 7:58 am

No you're not him. His username was Jrny1

by **bluejeangirl76** » Wed May 27, 2009 8:00 am

by **S2M** » Wed May 27, 2009 8:02 am

Behshad wrote:No you're not him. His username was Jrny1

Nope....username was SocraticMethodist. Cause I'm just that intelligent.....If you don't believe me, just ask me.... :lol:

by **Deb** » Wed May 27, 2009 8:07 am

Saint John wrote:
Deb wrote:
Saint John wrote:
Deb wrote:I like Kiss as much as anybody, but Paul Stanley, best singer?! Sorry Lar, but over Eric Martin?!

Paul Stanly is a legend and can sing fucking circles around Eric Martin. Perhaps if you met him he would "emote" better and have more "soul."

Whatever Dan. Bringing the fight upstairs are we? Not saying Paul Stanley or Kiss aren't legends, but as far as strictly singing/vocal skill I don't agree Paul can sing circles around Eric. And nice try, but didn't have to meet EM to know that he's a soulful singer, that was well apparent to me many years ago. Pretty sure meeting Stanley wouldn't make him a better vocalist to my ears. Didn't work with Kip Winger......very talented, very good singer and a sweetheart of a guy, but vocally doesn't bump any of my fave vocalists out of top 3.

Totally just giving ya a hard time, Deb! I like Eric Martin. Dude'a a good singer but I really do think Stanley's better. That guy has a catalog that's very diverse and he can still really bring it at an advanced age. Have you ever seen KISS live? Great fucking show (all the silly theatrics aside).

PS We need these guys to get together for a fucking reunion!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10PV9psuFbw

Oh hell ya!!! But not until Mr Big is said and done. :wink:

Way too many fave MB songs I have to experience LIVE at least once!

by **stevew2** » Wed May 27, 2009 8:22 am

portland wrote:
Babyblue wrote:
bluejeangirl76 wrote:I just want to post here before the lockdown.

How does a thread end up like this that fast.......from top 50 singers to the gutter....in one page

Tito

by **journey361** » Wed May 27, 2009 8:33 am

Hell this poll like so many others is crap and a sham. Saint John, you get an A+ on your view. Hell, i'll take my new hero Adam Lambert before half that crew. And the sad thing is, he hasn't even recorded a CD yet.

by **weatherman90** » Wed May 27, 2009 9:10 am

Don't see how Paul Stanley is ranked higher than Ann Wilson, but then again I don't think I've ever been in agreement with any kind of list like this.

by **Alex Landenburg** » Wed May 27, 2009 9:11 am

WykkedSensation wrote:Here's the Top 30

1. Freddie Mercury
2. Paul Rodgers
3. Robert Plant
4. Steve Marriot
5. Rod Stewart
6. Ian Gillan
7. Ronnie Dio
8. Sammy Hagar
9. Steve Perry
10. Janis Joplin
11. Noddy Holder
12. Steven Tyler
13. Roger Daltry
14. Meat Loaf
15. David Coverdale
16. Paul Stanley
17. Jonh Lennon
18. Ann Wilson
19. Layne Staley
20. Steve Winwood
21.Chris Robinson
22. Jim Morrison
23. Robin Zander
24. Glenn Hughes
25. Danny Bowes
26. Steven Wilson
27. Brian Connolly
28. Phil Mogg
29. Lou Gramm
30. James Hetfield

actually not bad for that kind of lists....they are usually much worse.

by **Behshad** » Wed May 27, 2009 9:15 am

Deb wrote:
Saint John wrote:
Deb wrote:
Saint John wrote:
Deb wrote:I like Kiss as much as anybody, but Paul Stanley, best singer?! Sorry Lar, but over Eric Martin?!

Paul Stanly is a legend and can sing fucking circles around Eric Martin. Perhaps if you met him he would "emote" better and have more "soul."

Whatever Dan. Bringing the fight upstairs are we? Not saying Paul Stanley or Kiss aren't legends, but as far as strictly singing/vocal skill I don't agree Paul can sing circles around Eric. And nice try, but didn't have to meet EM to know that he's a soulful singer, that was well apparent to me many years ago. Pretty sure meeting Stanley wouldn't make him a better vocalist to my ears. Didn't work with Kip Winger......very talented, very good singer and a sweetheart of a guy, but vocally doesn't bump any of my fave vocalists out of top 3.

Totally just giving ya a hard time, Deb! I like Eric Martin. Dude'a a good singer but I really do think Stanley's better. That guy has a catalog that's very diverse and he can still really bring it at an advanced age. Have you ever seen KISS live? Great fucking show (all the silly theatrics aside).

PS We need these guys to get together for a fucking reunion!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10PV9psuFbw

Oh hell ya!!! But not until Mr Big is said and done. Way too many fave MB songs I have to experience LIVE at least once!

I hope they play all the songs from that greatest hits cd.

by **walkslikealady** » Wed May 27, 2009 9:25 am

Noddy Holder...I was a fan of Slade! Didn't think anyone else remembered him!

by **S2M** » Wed May 27, 2009 9:28 am

walkslikealady wrote:Noddy Holder...I was a fan of Slade! Didn't think anyone else remembered him!

I thought that was a slang term for a woman who cradles your ballsack as she is servicing you...

by **walkslikealady** » Wed May 27, 2009 9:30 am

For enlightenment's sake...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noddy_Holder

by **StoneCold** » Wed May 27, 2009 9:34 am

StocktontoMalone wrote:Top 3 should be Plant, Mercury, and Dio....IMHO

Then Gramm....

Mercury
Perry
Gramm
Plant
Bon Scott

all others fall where they may

by **portland** » Wed May 27, 2009 9:35 am

StoneCold wrote:
StocktontoMalone wrote:Top 3 should be Plant, Mercury, and Dio....IMHO

Then Gramm....

Mercury
Perry
Gramm
Plant
Bon Scott

all others fall where they may

I agree.......but I guess it's another one of those it's your opinion not mine thing

by **S2M** » Wed May 27, 2009 9:39 am

StoneCold wrote:
StocktontoMalone wrote:Top 3 should be Plant, Mercury, and Dio....IMHO

Then Gramm....

Mercury
Perry
Gramm
Plant
Bon Scott

all others fall where they may

Not a Dio fan I gather.....

by **Babyblue** » Wed May 27, 2009 9:41 am

StoneCold wrote:
StocktontoMalone wrote:Top 3 should be Plant, Mercury, and Dio....IMHO

Then Gramm....

Mercury
Perry
Gramm
Plant
Bon Scott

all others fall where they may

I agree with you.

by **Peartree12249** » Wed May 27, 2009 10:00 am

StocktontoMalone wrote:
walkslikealady wrote:Noddy Holder...I was a fan of Slade! Didn't think anyone else remembered him!

I thought that was a slang term for a woman who cradles your ballsack as she is servicing you...

Oh that is just plain wrong! :lol:

I've been looking at that picture of Phil Collins for several days now trying to figure out who it reminded me of and I finally figured it out.

by **KDOUBLEU** » Wed May 27, 2009 10:11 am

What about our friend Engelbert Dahinkerbopper

by **walkslikealady** » Wed May 27, 2009 10:12 am

Peartree12249 wrote:
StocktontoMalone wrote:
walkslikealady wrote:Noddy Holder...I was a fan of Slade! Didn't think anyone else remembered him!

I thought that was a slang term for a woman who cradles your ballsack as she is servicing you...

Oh that is just plain wrong!

I've been looking at that picture of Phil Collins for several days now trying to figure out who it reminded me of and I finally figured it out.

Uh...Noddy or the woman?

by **Carla777** » Wed May 27, 2009 10:12 am

an okay list..but the order for me could be

RJ Dio
Ian Gillan
Robert Plant
Freddy Mercury
Steve Perry
Lou Gramm
Glenn Hughes

since Hetfield is there :shock:

i would add R. Halford, G. Tate, R. Adler and why not JL Turner!....and where is P. Benatar?

MR

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