Classic Rock Magazine's 50 Greatest Singers

[Andrew]

Where did Soto come in at?

Idiot.

[Andrew]

YES to -

Here's the Top 30

1. Freddie Mercury
2. Paul Rodgers
3. Robert Plant
6. Ian Gillan
7. Ronnie Dio
8. Sammy Hagar
9. Steve Perry
12. Steven Tyler
13. Roger Daltry
14. Meat Loaf
15. David Coverdale
18. Ann Wilson
24. Glenn Hughes
25. Danny Bowes
29. Lou Gramm

Greatest vocalists that is....

The list seems more geared towards greatest frontmen.

[Andrew]

I like Kiss as much as anybody, but Paul Stanley, best singer?! Sorry Lar, but over Eric Martin?!

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

Stanley is a showman...not a killer singer. Eric Martin has a much stronger and more soulful vocal.

[walkslikealady]

I'd probably put Steve Perry at the top voice wise.

Glad to see Steve Marriot was mentioned 'cause he's an old favorite of mine.

[Andrew]

Hughes
Perry
Gramm
Waite
Mark Free

[S2M]

Keyboard handstands aside, Steve Walsh is DEFINITELY in the top 5....there can be NO argument here. And I'm talking 70s. Cause anyone who knows Kansas knows his voice is shot to hell....

[Saint John]

Stanley is a showman...not a killer singer. Eric Martin has a much stronger and more soulful vocal.

lol...the same old terms ("soulful" and "emote") for singers that can't even sell out the local taverns. Paul Stanley has a fucking army of fans and Eric Martin has....you and Deb. How come, just like with Soto, no one else hears this "soul" and "emoting?" Why can't these great "soulful emoters" even fill up a bar? *I* know why...because the two of you drag out these intangible terms to compensate for the fact that no one else is interested in these guys domestically. I'm not saying they're not talented, but you guys waaaaay overestimate their abilities, and their inability to fill up even a tiny venue is pretty much proof of that. Success, as far as hits and the ability to draw a crowd, is not the sole indicator of talent, but it does have something to do with it.

[StoneCold]

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.....

Really like Dio, especialy his work in Rainbow. Just can't place him above these guys for frequent listening. For rockin' out, definitely.

Man On The Silver Mountain - Rainbow
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5SvBJwh1eA

Rainbow In The Dark - Dio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJ_FgL5l1og

[S2M]

And you know what is freaky-deaky about Dio and Perry? Both have that head on the shoulder held note singing thing.....I think this proves that RJD is at least as good as Perry.

[journey361]

Here's my Top 5
1. Steve Perry
2. Freddie Mercury
3. Robert Plant
4. Lou Gramm
5. Adam fricken Lambert

[StoneCold]

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

Carla

I've been waiting ... and waiting ... and waiting for Stevew2 to ask you this so I wouldn't have to but no joy so here goes.

Is that you in your current av? Halloween getup or is this from a Cats movie or broadway show?

[Jubilee]

Stanley is a showman...not a killer singer. Eric Martin has a much stronger and more soulful vocal.

lol...the same old terms ("soulful" and "emote") for singers that can't even sell out the local taverns. Paul Stanley has a fucking army of fans and Eric Martin has....you and Deb. How come, just like with Soto, no one else hears this "soul" and "emoting?" Why can't these great "soulful emoters" even fill up a bar? *I* know why...because the two of you drag out these intangible terms to compensate for the fact that no one else is interested in these guys domestically. I'm not saying they're not talented, but you guys waaaaay overestimate their abilities, and their inability to fill up even a tiny venue is pretty much proof of that. Success, as far as hits and the ability to draw a crowd, is not the sole indicator of talent, but it does have something to do with it.

Except for that blather about Paul Stanley (whom no one would be interested in without his Kabuki make up and high-heel shoes) I actually agree with you SJ.

[StoneCold]

Here's my Top 5
1. Steve Perry
2. Freddie Mercury
3. Robert Plant
4. Lou Gramm
5. ...

Quick, change number five before you lose any respect you hope to gain here.

[Michigan Girl]

Stanley is a showman...not a killer singer. Eric Martin has a much stronger and more soulful vocal.

lol...the same old terms ("soulful" and "emote") for singers that can't even sell out the local taverns. Paul Stanley has a fucking army of fans and Eric Martin has....you and Deb. How come, just like with Soto, no one else hears this "soul" and "emoting?" Why can't these great "soulful emoters" even fill up a bar? *I* know why...because the two of you drag out these intangible terms to compensate for the fact that no one else is interested in these guys domestically. I'm not saying they're not talented, but you guys waaaaay overestimate their abilities, and their inability to fill up even a tiny venue is pretty much proof of that. Success, as far as hits and the ability to draw a crowd, is not the sole indicator of talent, but it does have something to do with it.

Except for that blather about Paul Stanley (whom no one would be interested in without his Kabuki make up and high-heel shoes) I actually agree with you SJ.

I like him unmasked!!

[Don]

Here's my Top 5
1. Steve Perry
2. Freddie Mercury
3. Robert Plant
4. Lou Gramm
5. Adam fricken Lambert

You might as well put pinada if you're gonna put lambert. I thought this list was about established rock vocalists.

[Michigan Girl]

Here's my Top 5
1. Steve Perry
2. Freddie Mercury
3. Robert Plant
4. Lou Gramm
5. Adam fricken Lambert

You were doing really well and then came 5.... :evil:

[Deb]

Stanley is a showman...not a killer singer. Eric Martin has a much stronger and more soulful vocal.

lol...the same old terms ("soulful" and "emote") for singers that can't even sell out the local taverns. Paul Stanley has a fucking army of fans and Eric Martin has....you and Deb. How come, just like with Soto, no one else hears this "soul" and "emoting?" Why can't these great "soulful emoters" even fill up a bar? *I* know why...because the two of you drag out these intangible terms to compensate for the fact that no one else is interested in these guys domestically. I'm not saying they're not talented, but you guys waaaaay overestimate their abilities, and their inability to fill up even a tiny venue is pretty much proof of that. Success, as far as hits and the ability to draw a crowd, is not the sole indicator of talent, but it does have something to do with it.

So the fact that the likes of Jimi Jamison, Rik Emmett, Lou Gramm (just to name a few of your faves, 2 of which have played little casinos here recently) aren't selling out arena's anymore makes them any less talented? Domestically, it's our loss. Mr Big is starting a sold-out Japan tour in June. A lot of these 80s and 90s rockers are selling VERY well overseas, ya know...........to people who still love to rock! Dan, if you are basing your music choices on numbers and superstar status, then I feel for ya, cuz you are missing out on some stellar music there my friend.

[yulog]

No you're not him. His username was Jrny1

BIG BOY!

[StoneCold]

Anybody got the comple 50 list?

Did Phil Lynott make it?

If not, he should've or that list is bogus.

Also, Rod Stewart above Perry kinda nixes it too.

[Don]

Anybody got the comple 50 list?

Did Phil Lynott make it?

If not, he should've or that list is bogus.

Also, Rod Stewart above Perry kinda nixes it too.

I think Stewart is getting rewarded for not getting lost down the rabbit hole during the last decade.

[portland]

Anybody got the comple 50 list?

Did Phil Lynott make it?

If not, he should've or that list is bogus.

Also, Rod Stewart above Perry kinda nixes it too.

I agree, but I was told Stewart is Stewart whatever to hell that means.

[Don]

Anybody got the comple 50 list?

Did Phil Lynott make it?

If not, he should've or that list is bogus.

Also, Rod Stewart above Perry kinda nixes it too.

I agree, but I was told Stewart is Stewart whatever to hell that means.

Stewart gets extra points for his ability to nail hot chicks one-third his age.

[Saint John]

Stanley is a showman...not a killer singer. Eric Martin has a much stronger and more soulful vocal.

lol...the same old terms ("soulful" and "emote") for singers that can't even sell out the local taverns. Paul Stanley has a fucking army of fans and Eric Martin has....you and Deb. How come, just like with Soto, no one else hears this "soul" and "emoting?" Why can't these great "soulful emoters" even fill up a bar? *I* know why...because the two of you drag out these intangible terms to compensate for the fact that no one else is interested in these guys domestically. I'm not saying they're not talented, but you guys waaaaay overestimate their abilities, and their inability to fill up even a tiny venue is pretty much proof of that. Success, as far as hits and the ability to draw a crowd, is not the sole indicator of talent, but it does have something to do with it.

So the fact that the likes of Jimi Jamison, Rik Emmett, Lou Gramm (just to name a few of your faves, 2 of which have played little casinos here recently) aren't selling out arena's anymore makes them any less talented? Domestically, it's our loss. Mr Big is starting a sold-out tour in June. A lot of these 80s and 90s rockers are selling VERY well overseas, ya know...........to people who still love to rock! Dan, if you are basing your music choices on numbers and superstar status, then I feel for ya, cuz you are missing out on some stellar music there my friend.

Those singers all have hits and back catalogs to play. Eric Martin has To Be With You and Soto has ??? And I'm not gonna apologize because I happen to like singers that sold very well. That just tells me that a lot of people heard the same greatness that I did! Conversely, no one seems to hear what *you* hear (with the exception of To Be With You). Enjoy your music, Deb, but understand that no one is interested in the music you like because they simply don't hear what you do. "Soul" and "emoting" can only be a worthwhile argument if there is some sort of success behind it. These guys are in the business to sell albums and/or sing to crowds (of worthwhile size).

[Andrew]

Stanley is a showman...not a killer singer. Eric Martin has a much stronger and more soulful vocal.

lol...the same old terms ("soulful" and "emote") for singers that can't even sell out the local taverns. Paul Stanley has a fucking army of fans and Eric Martin has....you and Deb. How come, just like with Soto, no one else hears this "soul" and "emoting?" Why can't these great "soulful emoters" even fill up a bar? *I* know why...because the two of you drag out these intangible terms to compensate for the fact that no one else is interested in these guys domestically. I'm not saying they're not talented, but you guys waaaaay overestimate their abilities, and their inability to fill up even a tiny venue is pretty much proof of that. Success, as far as hits and the ability to draw a crowd, is not the sole indicator of talent, but it does have something to do with it.

Ignorance is bliss. Stanley made have sold more records/CDs than God, but that doesn't make him the best vocalist in the world.

And for the record - Eric Martin is FAR bigger than Stanley in Japan, so there goes part of your crap theory.

[S2M]

Stanley is a showman...not a killer singer. Eric Martin has a much stronger and more soulful vocal.

lol...the same old terms ("soulful" and "emote") for singers that can't even sell out the local taverns. Paul Stanley has a fucking army of fans and Eric Martin has....you and Deb. How come, just like with Soto, no one else hears this "soul" and "emoting?" Why can't these great "soulful emoters" even fill up a bar? *I* know why...because the two of you drag out these intangible terms to compensate for the fact that no one else is interested in these guys domestically. I'm not saying they're not talented, but you guys waaaaay overestimate their abilities, and their inability to fill up even a tiny venue is pretty much proof of that. Success, as far as hits and the ability to draw a crowd, is not the sole indicator of talent, but it does have something to do with it.

Ignorance is bliss. Stanley made have sold more records/CDs than God, but that doesn't make him the best vocalist in the world.

And for the record - Eric Martin is FAR bigger than Stanley in Japan, so there goes part of your crap theory.

Yep, right NOW. But NOBODY can match Stanley and KISS popularity in Japan during the 70s....NO ONE.

[Andrew]

Stanley is a showman...not a killer singer. Eric Martin has a much stronger and more soulful vocal.

lol...the same old terms ("soulful" and "emote") for singers that can't even sell out the local taverns. Paul Stanley has a fucking army of fans and Eric Martin has....you and Deb. How come, just like with Soto, no one else hears this "soul" and "emoting?" Why can't these great "soulful emoters" even fill up a bar? *I* know why...because the two of you drag out these intangible terms to compensate for the fact that no one else is interested in these guys domestically. I'm not saying they're not talented, but you guys waaaaay overestimate their abilities, and their inability to fill up even a tiny venue is pretty much proof of that. Success, as far as hits and the ability to draw a crowd, is not the sole indicator of talent, but it does have something to do with it.

So the fact that the likes of Jimi Jamison, Rik Emmett, Lou Gramm (just to name a few of your faves, 2 of which have played little casinos here recently) aren't selling out arena's anymore makes them any less talented? Domestically, it's our loss. Mr Big is starting a sold-out tour in June. A lot of these 80s and 90s rockers are selling VERY well overseas, ya know...........to people who still love to rock! Dan, if you are basing your music choices on numbers and superstar status, then I feel for ya, cuz you are missing out on some stellar music there my friend.

Those singers all have hits and back catalogs to play. Eric Martin has To Be With You and Soto has ???

You sound more like a bitter asshole each post you make.

No of us care about hits, but if that's your arguemnt - keep to it.

[Andrew]

Yep, right NOW. But NOBODY can match Stanley and KISS popularity in Japan during the 70s....NO ONE.

Kiss were the biggest band in the world in the 70s...not just Japan. But EM wasn't even around then, so your point seems a little lost.

And I'm getting sick of looking at that God awful Collins picture too.

[KDOUBLEU]

Yep, right NOW. But NOBODY can match Stanley and KISS popularity in Japan during the 70s....NO ONE.

Kiss were the biggest band in the world in the 70s...not just Japan. But EM wasn't even around then, so your point seems a little lost.

And I'm getting sick of looking at that God awful Collins picture too.

+1

[Peartree12249]

Yep, right NOW. But NOBODY can match Stanley and KISS popularity in Japan during the 70s....NO ONE.

Kiss were the biggest band in the world in the 70s...not just Japan. But EM wasn't even around then, so your point seems a little lost.

And I'm getting sick of looking at that God awful Collins picture too.

Thank you

[S2M]

Yep, right NOW. But NOBODY can match Stanley and KISS popularity in Japan during the 70s....NO ONE.

Kiss were the biggest band in the world in the 70s...not just Japan. But EM wasn't even around then, so your point seems a little lost.

And I'm getting sick of looking at that God awful Collins picture too.

Which one? The AV, or the SIG?