One of these days someone will include NODDY HOLDER in one of these lists , especially considering a few people that made the list have actually name checked him ( Plant did a couple of years ago on a radio interview)
Given where Andy comes from, I would like to hear more about all the bands from the Black Country and Birmingham that came up in the 1960's, and the links between them.
Been subcribed for a week or so and I'm steadily going through older uploads. Loving the delivery and content and it was great to hear you give a shout out to Rick Beato. He's the best interviewer on the planet and his reviews of songs bands and albums are as enjoyable as yours. Great stuff Andy. Got a mate from your neck of the woods who worked with you and Robert Plant in the Priory of Brion.
Paul Rodgers, Roger Daltrey, Ray Davies, Mike Harrison (Spooky Tooth), Steve Winwood, Steve Marriot, Eric Burdon, Jim Morrison, Tim Buckley, Rod Stewart
very impressed that someone, anyone remembers the talent of jeff buckley ... remarkable player, songwriter, lyricist and originality. and another musician gone too soon and not to much of a stretch to say that his future was very bright. his version of Hallelujah is indelible ...
And he heavily influenced a favourite of mine, Myles Kennedy. MK often cites JB and does an exceptional take on JB’s arrangement of Hallelujah- and there’s one on UA-cam out there where he’s using JB’s actual guitar💪
@@mikeymutual5489 agree. Jack himself admited he was a difficult man and he certainly knew how trigger Ginger. As for EC, both Jack and Ginger always said Eric was a great guy, a generous man and a loyal friend, things most people who have worked with him say.
Never fully realized how great Cummings voice is, I have always liked a bunch of Guess Who songs, but for some odd reason, I didn't fully appreciate the range and diversity that Burton's voice is capable of - then it clicked, the guy is phenomenal, a voice so rich, full and deep! I've been buying up all kinds of Guess Who albums, they are much more than their greatest hits!
Your love of the music shines through, Andy & I'm glad you Youtubing helped save your bacon (as busking once did when I was in a tight spot as a student). Rock on, man ✌️
I would have like to have seen Ann Wilson on the list. IMO the female version of Paul Rodgers. Some personal favourites, John Wetton, David Bowie, David Sylvian, Greg Lake, Peter Gabriel, and Mariusz Duda.
Her performance of Stairway to Heavon at the Led Zeppelin tribute at the Kennedy Center was beyond amazing. It almost makes you think that she one upped Robert.
My friends and I followed Living Color around the Northeast US in the '80s when they were playing clubs. We saw them from NYC down to DC. Amazing live band and really nice guys. Their gig at Rutgers University, in a cafeteria, playing on a stage made of lashed-together lunch tables, was the most intense show I've ever been to (I actually worked security for that show). Thanks, Andy.
Ian Anderson.He may not strictly speaking be a 'rock' vocalist (although listen to Aqualung or Locomotive Breath!!!) but his singing sounds like absolutely no one else.He's 100% original and has been so from day one.I am of course referring to the era 1968-1978 before he had vocal problems caused,i believe,from chain smoking. To sing music as complex as Thick As A Brick ,A Passion Play or Songs From The Wood requires incredible skill and vocal technique and the way he manages to sound entirely English at all times is amazing.
Your. Best. Video (to date) … spot on re Phil Mogg, Free analysis - excellent! Absolutely brilliant choice for No. 2 /// plus loads of great stories. You got me revisiting Soundgarden with fresh ears too. 👏 👏
IAN GILLAN...... of Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Gillan, et al.......not for nothing that he was picked to be the original Jesus Christ in Andrew Lloyd Webber's & Tim Rice's "Jesus Christ Superstar". Check out his signature "Child in Time" on Purple's "In Rock" album. Phenomenal power, range and control. Absolutely untouchable from 1969 to 1985. And a witty, erudite lyricist as well.
Ian Gillan .. no one sings like him. His pure and unique scream. His amazing power and grit. His phrasing and wit wrapped around those impossible riffs. His personality .. and the fact that he didn’t remember .. the morning after .. that he’d joined Black Sabbath 😀 His album with them Born Again.. is going to be remixed (terrible orig mix) and I wager it will be popular in 2024/25
Absolutely agree with you about Gillan's power, range and control in the early part of his career; I believe the vocals for 'Gethsemane' were done in one take, which, if true, is astonishing!
@@seabud6408 Stellar performer and writer, yet somehow never gets the widespread public accolades he deserves. It's been a couple of years that Tony Iommi has been teasing us with that Born Again remix....hopefully it does truly happen.
100% agree, great list. Talking only about vocals, without taking into account the genre, I will add: Ian Astbury and Mike Patton. Excellent vocalists, no matter what genre.
I'm very pleased you put Phil Mogg and Phil Lynott together, because I think that's where they belong. Both brought a lyricism, a warmth and sincerity to singing in a hard rock band that wasn't really so evident anywhere else. Their storytelling, their phrasing is masterful, and it's not so much about the braggadocio of the frontman as it is about the confidential word in the ear.
This should be an interesting listen. Off the top of my head i may suggest the late great Steve Marriot along with Paul Rodgers. Cheers from Canada Brian
Agree on Jeff Buckley’s Grace - goosebumps. Mention: Edgar Winter. Tobacco Road from Road Work is a pearl. And Robert Wyatt of Soft Machine. Edit: Just found out that Doug Ingle of Iron Butterfly died. RIP. Great vocalist.
Little Richard. British Invasion vocals shared that exciting, overmodulated distortion Little Richard gave us in his high male register c.1957. He might have been inspired by early blues singers with cheap recording equipment, but we're talking rock.
I roadied the support act around a Slade tour in 1980 and Noddy Holder had it in spades, he sang Hoagy Carmichael at a birthday singsong around a pub joanna in Wolverhampton. This is gold lol.
Loving your number 1 choice, Chris was one of the most truly able and emotional singers we have known. I think everyone should listen to Loud Love where the vocal comes in - one of the most awesome things I'vve heard
Great topic ! Gotta give a shout out to my sentimental favorite, Greg Lake. Not everyone loved ELP, but one doesn’t have to be a fan to appreciate Greg’s powerful and memorable voice. And also, not enough can be said about Anne Wilson. Even today, she’s still very capable of finding her range.
Hi Andy, I just discovered your channel a few short weeks ago, and straight away you became my fave music UA-camr to listen to, because you were so down to earth with a great sense of humour. I had no idea who you were, or your history. - And just now, BANG !!!, you mentioned you were in IQ. - Amazing, IQ are my fave band of all time. - I saw them live in Bury, Manchester, 2004, when I bought their Dark Matter cd. - Then I bought their follow-up Frequency cd and loved that one, also. My fave music DVD of all time is the Frequency live dvd, with you playing on it !! - I loved your drumming, and was ultra impressed how you learned and NAILED their back catalog. - And also read how you learned all their back catalog lyrics. Anyways, it’s great that you’re doing well and are still alive, and I look forward to your upcoming vids and will be mining your previous vids. Take care, neil.
@treff9226 Tbh there are UA-cam videos that people have compiled that highlight his vocal range. Just search "Mike Patton vocal range" and you'll fi d plenty of examples. 👍
Greatly appreciate the Patton tips! I love Faith No More, but hadn't heard his other projects. Upon your recommendation, I listened to that California album from Mr. Bungle and was stunned at hearing Mike sing in completely different registers! Yeah, hes got some range, and that music gave me a high, weird but totally creative and unlike anything I've heard. Knew Patton was unafraid to take chances and likes to break down boundaries. Will check out more of his music! Thanks again.@@Lultschful
Great to hear the love for James Dewar. Small but of trivia...James, or as my dad always called him, Jimmy Dewar both formed their first band together. They met on a bus, early 60s in Glasgow, were both carrying their guitars, struck up a conversation and friendship so ended up playing together in and around Glasgow...dances, that sort of thing. Obviously James' music career then progressed to Lulu and The Luvvers, Stone The Crows and international stardom with Robin Trower...while my dad didn't go down that route...a career relating to various aspects of Housing instead...
Here's some I can think of that are among my favorites: Greg Lake Ian Gillan Ozzy Osbourne Ann Wilson Captain Beefheart (Don Van Vliet) Tom Waits John Fogerty Devin Townsend - the greatest metal singer on the planet, but he can sing anything Elton John Lemmy Amy Winehouse Wendy Case of The Paybacks, the greatest female voice in hard rock Leslie West Janis Joplin Paul Westerberg Andy Partridge Paul Rogers - duh Peter Green Peter Gabriel David Bowie Bryan Ferry
absolutely... and if we are counting Aussies who never quite made the intnl stage but should have: ua-cam.com/video/DHZV1aawozc/v-deo.htmlsi=S5pXjo5-FDOQ0s82
Most people I know think that you're crazy ... 🙂 I'm guessing this video was aiming in a different direction. But yeah - Billy had pipes! They should've used his Somewhere over the Rainbow dubbed over Judy Garland in the film. 🙂
Some great choices there Andy. Paul Rodgers is up at the very top for me, for all of the reasons you said. BTW, he's from the North East of England, a place called Middlesbrough, or the Boro to us natives!
I enjoy most of these singers but when I hear James Dewar, I have to stop what I’m doing and listen in. I was never a big fan of Trower but when I heard the album, ‘In City Dreams’ I bought and it’s a huge favorite of mine. Thank you for including him.
My top 10, according to whom I just love listening to, in no particular order is: Brad Delp, Jim Morrison, Rick Davies, Ann Wilson, Elvis, Paul McCartney, Robert Plant, Roger Daltrey, Dan McCafferty and Burton Cummings. Very honourable mentions in the next group of 10 to Paul Rodgers, David Lee Roth, Janis Joplin, John Lennon, Jeff Lynne, Freddie Mercury, Meat Loaf, Kim Mitchell, Fred Turner and Mick Jagger.
@@davidliddell6710 Yes, David, not nearly enough love and recognition given to Fred or Kim. I am especially disheartened by the lack of even realizing Max Webster existed and were great. I have tried for a long time to get many reaction channels to give Max Webster a listen and I have not been able to get one to do it. Sad.
@@davidliddell6710 Right on. It just feels like I have a multitude of Battlescars from repeatedly flogging for Max Webster and getting nowhere, but I don't want to Let Go The Line (of hope).
@@grahamnunn8998 Most artists seem to be friends and fans with Rodgers. In polls that were done by artists themselves he always seems to rank very high up.
You are right, Free were fantastic. Rogers voice is still as good today as it was back in the 70’s! You are also spot on about Chris Cornell, his voice was incredible, love bands like soundgarden and audioslave. Great vid, and your love for this music shines through 👍
It’s great for music nuts like me to enjoy your passion and knowledge. I recognise a lot of it as I’ve been around a long time and obsessed with mostly contemporary music since 10 yrs old. Making these lists is a nice way of engaging. Always felt the weird one as no one I ever knew was half as interested! Can’t fault your choices here. You normally make me laugh but at some points you made me cry remembering those huge talents who left too young. People don’t always realise that music is our culture.
Was lucky enough to see Chris Cornell 5x. Three with Soundgarden and 2 solo tours. Greatest shows of my life. Chris Cornell acoustic solo performances were beyond insane.
Yes my friend, a voice as expressive and powerful, and versatile, as well, just doesn't come along that often, Chris singing blew my world apart from the jump! Pretty good rhythm guitarist also. I just picked up his Songbook album, I believe that's what it's titled, and I will continue to miss him and his extraordinary talent every damn day! Still am shocked that he died that way, just can't make any sense of it! RIP Chris Cornell. @@lesterquintrell4844
Great list. I do think Jack Bruce should have made the list, but I’m so glad you included Phil Mogg & Phil Lynott. I’d have hard time deciding between Janis Joplin, Chris Cornell & Robert Plant for number one. My own list would probably be a little different, but this was great.
3 of the greatest rock singers actually lived next door to me. Just my neighbors. They sang in the shower a lot. I could hear them from across the patio.
You are a masterful storyteller and very knowledgeable about rock music. Chris Cornell meant so much to me. I feel in the grand scheme of things he’s under appreciated for just how fuckin incredible he was. The rawness in his vocals came from the depths of his soul. He was a reluctant frontman. He was more Joey Ramone than he was DLR. But when he opened his mouth it’s the like nothing I’ve ever heard. Saw h live close to 40 times in all incarnations. Miss him dearly.
glad that Phil Mogg gets a mention. went to see UFO live in 1973 when i was 18 years old but all i remember was the supporting band consisting of a duo playing drums and keyboards, very wild stuff. i got so high before UFO came on, i don't remember a thing. can't even remember how i got home but UFO was one of my favourite bands. there are too many great singers to mention, my top 2: Greg Lake and Peter Gabriel. incredible singers that can give me goose bumps.
I agree with you about Big Brother and the Holdling Company, I find them messy and amateurish and not nearly on a the level of Janis' brilliance. However her last outfit, which she called the Full Tilt Boogie Band, were excellent musicians. Listen to her final album Pearl, which features this band - fantastic stuff and Janis at her best.
I love Roger, but I was about to say no way...then I remembered 'Love Reign O'er Me' exists and its possibly the best rock vocal performance ever so...yeah, I think you have a point...
@@neil993 Not only that song. When Roger gave it his all, his vocals soared beyond the stratosphere. At his best, he was one of classic rock's greatest singers. And one of the most charismatic frontmen.
@@GolebiowskiSouthernRock I do tend to agree...at his best he was phenominal, I also think his work in the early Who era is severely underrated. As for the charisma...I think him encompassing the actual character of Tommy helped with that. I just think you can tell when he was giving it his all and when he wasn't, and that prevents him, possibly unfairly, taking his place in the upper echelon of singers. But on the other hand I feel he is unfairly marginalised for being the least talented member of the band, when in reality he was the perfect lead singer for The Who. Ahh screw it, I'll have him in my top 10, his highs obliterate any doubts :)
Great list! Big ups on the Fishbone love, I had the pleasure of seeing them in my hometown and Angelo climbed into the rafters of the venue and did a song hanging upside down over the crowd. He is a good musician too (baritone sax).
Early Robert Plant is untouchable, the range, power and character of his vocals literally astonish! James Dewar from Robin Tower is insanely undervalued, his timbre and sheer richness of voice is a rare gift to rock fans.
Dewar was Trower's secret weapon. He elevated those Trower albums above any of the other guitar gods albums. He was the vocalist that Hendrix needed as Jimi was not much of a singer.
Here's 10 ( 12 ) of my favourites , in no particular order : Joe Cocker. ( just watch Woodstock , or his listen to his versions of Guilty , and The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress ) Elton John Robert Palmer ( criminally overlooked ) Ian Anderson. (. up until he damaged his vocal chords in the mid 80s ) Greg Lake Rod Stewart John Lennon and Paul McCartney Tina Turner. (. Bowie said that the hottest place in the Universe was standing next to Tina Turner on stage ) Mick Jagger David Bowie Freddy Mercury Cheers !!!
burton cummings (the guess who and solo) and rik emmett (triumph) because who else casually hits a high e (while playing killer guitar)? the guess who live at the paramount (1972) pain train is an interesting track (foreshadowing).
I can't believe nobody ever mentions Don Henley on these lists, do people hate him that much? Singing pitch perfect live, while playing drums is an amazing talent.
Feel sorry for ANYONE who has yet to put ears to Dewar's one in a trillion vocals! Robin Trower, as amazing a guitarist as he is, was blessed to have THAT voice of Dewar's out front - a richer, more soulful voice doesn't exist, BRIDGE OF SIGHS IS PROOF OF THAT!
A quick ten that I love...... Steve Marriott Chris Cornell Ann Wilson Freddie Mercury Russell Mael Mike Patton Ian Gillan Chris Robinson Devin Townsend Anneke van Giersbergen
Freddie, Mike Patton, Devin Townsend and Anneke? To quote a well known meme: ah, I see you're a man of culture as well. (Btw, I used to have a sort of a fanboy crush on Anneke back in the 90s ;-) )
Good choice for #1 first time I heard Chris Cornell was on "Rage" in 1991, I was sold on this Band, the video and most off all on THAT VOICE. R.I.P. Chris.
Great list. For me Linda Rondstadt with her range, power and control could just tear my heart out with her ballads but swing the classic rock covers so well. Joni Mitchell had such a unique and expressive voice that was captivating. In addition I’d find room for Jack Bruce who just turned things upside down when Cream hit the scene. I really enjoy your energy and the thought that you put into your videos.
Love the inclusion of Jimmy Dewar in here. Man, what a voice. Chris Cornell. Just sublime. Great choice for number one. Robert or Freddy or Ian would've been easy picks. You got it right.
You know, an artist is really the greatest of all, when you read the headline and you know already, who will be Number one. Coz there is no other Number one. For Andy, a lot of people and of coz, me. RIP Chris
Great show, as usual!! A proposal for video. What about an exploration into how some great R&B British bands of the 60s became some of the great prog and hard rock bands of the 70s ie The Who, The Moody Blues, The Pretty Things, Manfred Mann →MM's Earth Band, Spencer Davies Group → Traffic, The Zombies → Argent et al. Andy, you are the right man to do it.
@@michaelantonyaustin Absolutely! There's that clip of Tate / Queensryche Live in Tokyo from 1984 doing "Take Hold of the Flame'......incredible power and range, yet seems so effortless. He was at the top of his game at that point.
I can't believe you said about jonny pasternac we were teenagers together on Habberley estate. I'm Rodge, 76, still playing. Rodge David Kidderminster UK 🇬🇧xxx
Burton Cummings, for sure. Interestingly, in an early 70s interview Robert Plant cited Cummings as one of rock 'n' roll's finest, possibly because they both love 50s music and doo wop.
I totally concur, Andy. Paul Rodgers is the greatest Rock singer of all time. I also Love the inclusion of Jimmy Dewar also. That man had a fabulous voice that suited Trower's band perfectly. Ian Gillan is also up there for me, as is McCartney. Great stuff, mate!
One of these days someone will include NODDY HOLDER in one of these lists , especially considering a few people that made the list have actually name checked him ( Plant did a couple of years ago on a radio interview)
Given where Andy comes from, I would like to hear more about all the bands from the Black Country and Birmingham that came up in the 1960's, and the links between them.
Steve Marriott. Nuff said.
The vocals on the Fillmore album are off the charts and with 17 yr old Frampton one of the best live albums ever
No body ever came close to him.
If anyone ever doubts I just point them to Tin Soldier
@@jimcampbell2792 Tin Soldier is a Rock n Roll masterpiece.
Steve Marriott is one of the TOP TEN ROCK SINGERS who ever lived? Surely you jest.
Yes Steve, but Noddy Holder. MItch Ryder.
Also saw Phil Lynott in 1977 and met him backstage - he was very polite and friendly! Great bloke!
Been subcribed for a week or so and I'm steadily going through older uploads. Loving the delivery and content and it was great to hear you give a shout out to Rick Beato. He's the best interviewer on the planet and his reviews of songs bands and albums are as enjoyable as yours. Great stuff Andy. Got a mate from your neck of the woods who worked with you and Robert Plant in the Priory of Brion.
Came for the list, stayed for your wonderful stories. Again your list is full of surprises.
Paul Rodgers, Roger Daltrey, Ray Davies, Mike Harrison (Spooky Tooth), Steve Winwood, Steve Marriot, Eric Burdon, Jim Morrison, Tim Buckley, Rod Stewart
Roger "Chappo" Chapman ?
James Dewar beats them all
very impressed that someone, anyone remembers the talent of jeff buckley ... remarkable player, songwriter, lyricist and originality. and another musician gone too soon and not to much of a stretch to say that his future was very bright. his version of Hallelujah is indelible ...
And don't forget his dad Tim Buckley was also an incredible singer to. Folk, rock, soul and avant garde all within his vision of what a singer is.
And he heavily influenced a favourite of mine, Myles Kennedy. MK often cites JB and does an exceptional take on JB’s arrangement of Hallelujah- and there’s one on UA-cam out there where he’s using JB’s actual guitar💪
Truly amazing vocalist but hardly Rock… more a Folk Roots singer like Rufus Wainwright (who has a stunning multi facetted voice).
hes hardly obscure or forgotten.
So glad to see that you’re giving UFO and Phil Mogg props! God knows he deserves it! UFO were massively popular in the American Midwest.
Jack Bruce! Criminally underrated as a vocalist.
@@BarbarraBay You're right and Cream was the BEST of Clapton, who really bores me.
And as a human being. How he managed to stand 3 years in band filled with two pricks like Clapton and Ginger Baker is amazing
Love Cream, love JB
@@John-k6f9k LOL, I guess you know nothing about Jack Bruce, do you?
@@mikeymutual5489 agree. Jack himself admited he was a difficult man and he certainly knew how trigger Ginger. As for EC, both Jack and Ginger always said Eric was a great guy, a generous man and a loyal friend, things most people who have worked with him say.
Burton Cummings (The Guess Who)
Yes. Amazing range and power.
Never fully realized how great Cummings voice is, I have always liked a bunch of Guess Who songs, but for some odd reason, I didn't fully appreciate the range and diversity that Burton's voice is capable of - then it clicked, the guy is phenomenal, a voice so rich, full and deep! I've been buying up all kinds of Guess Who albums, they are much more than their greatest hits!
Easy
a very underated band globally
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Phil Lynott sounds like a charismatic story teller
Perfectly sums up his portrayal of Nathaniel the parson in Jeff Wayne's war of the worlds
Your love of the music shines through, Andy & I'm glad you Youtubing helped save your bacon (as busking once did when I was in a tight spot as a student).
Rock on, man ✌️
I would have like to have seen Ann Wilson on the list. IMO the female version of Paul Rodgers. Some personal favourites, John Wetton, David Bowie, David Sylvian, Greg Lake, Peter Gabriel, and Mariusz Duda.
I just knew someone was going to come up with this list one day! Greg Lake has my vote.
Joe Cocker , apprentice gasfitter from Sheffield
Great to see James Dewar on the list. Very underrated.
1 #Ian gillan
#2 Dio
#3 Coverdale
#4 Robert plant
Can't argue with that list, maybe add Paul rodgers
Ann Wilson. What a voice.
Her performance of Stairway to Heavon at the Led Zeppelin tribute at the Kennedy Center was beyond amazing. It almost makes you think that she one upped Robert.
Also surprised that she wasn't on the list
He even said he liked a "hearty" singer!
@@joe6pak14 - lol. I wonder if Plant was thinking that as he watched from it from the balcony?
Oh man Paul Rogers! No singer has ever blown me away live, absolutely startled me with his voice like he did live. Just floored me!
Tons of Sobs is one of my favourite debut albums. The whole band is on another level.
Great list Andy. Surprised no mention of Roger Daltrey on this list. But it is your list of favourite singers.
I'll vote for Roger!
My friends and I followed Living Color around the Northeast US in the '80s when they were playing clubs. We saw them from NYC down to DC. Amazing live band and really nice guys. Their gig at Rutgers University, in a cafeteria, playing on a stage made of lashed-together lunch tables, was the most intense show I've ever been to (I actually worked security for that show). Thanks, Andy.
LOL. I say REM at Rutgers before they got big.
Great episode, thank you!
Ian Anderson.He may not strictly speaking be a 'rock' vocalist (although listen to Aqualung or Locomotive Breath!!!) but his singing sounds like absolutely no one else.He's 100% original and has been so from day one.I am of course referring to the era 1968-1978 before he had vocal problems caused,i believe,from chain smoking.
To sing music as complex as Thick As A Brick ,A Passion Play or Songs From The Wood requires incredible skill and vocal technique and the way he manages to sound entirely English at all times is amazing.
The consummate performer
Your. Best. Video (to date) … spot on re Phil Mogg, Free analysis - excellent! Absolutely brilliant choice for No. 2 /// plus loads of great stories. You got me revisiting Soundgarden with fresh ears too. 👏 👏
IAN GILLAN...... of Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Gillan, et al.......not for nothing that he was picked to be the original Jesus Christ in Andrew Lloyd Webber's & Tim Rice's "Jesus Christ Superstar". Check out his signature "Child in Time" on Purple's "In Rock" album. Phenomenal power, range and control. Absolutely untouchable from 1969 to 1985. And a witty, erudite lyricist as well.
amen brother
Ian Gillan .. no one sings like him. His pure and unique scream. His amazing power and grit. His phrasing and wit wrapped around those impossible riffs. His personality .. and the fact that he didn’t remember .. the morning after .. that he’d joined Black Sabbath 😀
His album with them Born Again.. is going to be remixed (terrible orig mix) and I wager it will be popular in 2024/25
Absolutely agree with you about Gillan's power, range and control in the early part of his career; I believe the vocals for 'Gethsemane' were done in one take, which, if true, is astonishing!
@@seabud6408 Stellar performer and writer, yet somehow never gets the widespread public accolades he deserves. It's been a couple of years that Tony Iommi has been teasing us with that Born Again remix....hopefully it does truly happen.
@@andrew13yt Very gifted and talented, with no doubt lots of hard work too to become a singer of his incredible calibre
100% agree, great list. Talking only about vocals, without taking into account the genre, I will add: Ian Astbury and Mike Patton. Excellent vocalists, no matter what genre.
I'm very pleased you put Phil Mogg and Phil Lynott together, because I think that's where they belong. Both brought a lyricism, a warmth and sincerity to singing in a hard rock band that wasn't really so evident anywhere else. Their storytelling, their phrasing is masterful, and it's not so much about the braggadocio of the frontman as it is about the confidential word in the ear.
So glad you had Dewar on the list. He is spectacular.
This should be an interesting listen. Off the top of my head i may suggest the late great Steve Marriot along with Paul Rodgers. Cheers from Canada
Brian
Agree on Jeff Buckley’s Grace - goosebumps.
Mention: Edgar Winter. Tobacco Road from Road Work is a pearl.
And Robert Wyatt of Soft Machine.
Edit: Just found out that Doug Ingle of Iron Butterfly died. RIP. Great vocalist.
Paul Rodgers is mine but I'm an instrumental geezer too.
Beautifully done Andy. Impressive.
Glad you enjoyed it
Little Richard. British Invasion vocals shared that exciting, overmodulated distortion Little Richard gave us in his high male register c.1957. He might have been inspired by early blues singers with cheap recording equipment, but we're talking rock.
great call... Little Richard... amazing
Really enjoyed your well-stated review, Andy. Thank you!
Before he started wearing white tuxedos, Rod Stewart was a force. The collection of British vocalists circa 1960s-70s is pretty astounding.
The natural rasp and grit of Rod Stewart in his prime.......vocal treasure, perfect voice for rock and roll!
No doubt what a talent
Thanks for including Phil Mogg. He's not exactly a household name, but he's one of rock's great vocalists.
I roadied the support act around a Slade tour in 1980 and Noddy Holder had it in spades, he sang Hoagy Carmichael at a birthday singsong around a pub joanna in Wolverhampton. This is gold lol.
Loving your number 1 choice, Chris was one of the most truly able and emotional singers we have known. I think everyone should listen to Loud Love where the vocal comes in - one of the most awesome things I'vve heard
Great topic ! Gotta give a shout out to my sentimental favorite, Greg Lake. Not everyone loved ELP, but one doesn’t have to be a fan to appreciate Greg’s powerful and memorable voice. And also, not enough can be said about Anne Wilson. Even today, she’s still very capable of finding her range.
It's me, it's me
Back then I actually only liked Greg's schmaltz songs.
On the top: Lend your love to me tonight
Saw Greg up close singing. Beautiful yet powerful too.
Hi Andy, I just discovered your channel a few short weeks ago, and straight away you became my fave music UA-camr to listen to, because you were so down to earth with a great sense of humour.
I had no idea who you were, or your history. - And just now, BANG !!!, you mentioned you were in IQ. - Amazing, IQ are my fave band of all time. - I saw them live in Bury, Manchester, 2004, when I bought their Dark Matter cd. - Then I bought their follow-up Frequency cd and loved that one, also.
My fave music DVD of all time is the Frequency live dvd, with you playing on it !! - I loved your drumming, and was ultra impressed how you learned and NAILED their back catalog. - And also read how you learned all their back catalog lyrics.
Anyways, it’s great that you’re doing well and are still alive, and I look forward to your upcoming vids and will be mining your previous vids.
Take care, neil.
Thank you. I'm on Frequency and the double dvd disc Stage which has so much stuff on it.
@@AndyEdwardsDrummer Yes, I love your drumming on Frequency. - I’ll check out Stage. - Cheers.
@@AndyEdwardsDrummer Yes, I love your drumming on Frequency, such a brilliant album. - I’ll check out Stage. - Cheers.
When it comes to singers Mike Patton is in a class of his own. Incredible talent. His body of work is mindbliwing.
incredible range
What Patton song or songs best showcase his vocal range? Thanks!
@@treff9226 Fantomas: The Godfather, Faith no more: Midlife Crisis, Cuckoo for Caca, Evidence. Mr. Bungle: the whole California album.
@treff9226 Tbh there are UA-cam videos that people have compiled that highlight his vocal range. Just search "Mike Patton vocal range" and you'll fi d plenty of examples. 👍
Greatly appreciate the Patton tips! I love Faith No More, but hadn't heard his other projects. Upon your recommendation, I listened to that California album from Mr. Bungle and was stunned at hearing Mike sing in completely different registers! Yeah, hes got some range, and that music gave me a high, weird but totally creative and unlike anything I've heard. Knew Patton was unafraid to take chances and likes to break down boundaries. Will check out more of his music! Thanks again.@@Lultschful
Great to hear the love for James Dewar.
Small but of trivia...James, or as my dad always called him, Jimmy Dewar both formed their first band together.
They met on a bus, early 60s in Glasgow, were both carrying their guitars, struck up a conversation and friendship so ended up playing together in and around Glasgow...dances, that sort of thing.
Obviously James' music career then progressed to Lulu and The Luvvers, Stone The Crows and international stardom with Robin Trower...while my dad didn't go down that route...a career relating to various aspects of Housing instead...
Here's some I can think of that are among my favorites:
Greg Lake
Ian Gillan
Ozzy Osbourne
Ann Wilson
Captain Beefheart (Don Van Vliet)
Tom Waits
John Fogerty
Devin Townsend - the greatest metal singer on the planet, but he can sing anything
Elton John
Lemmy
Amy Winehouse
Wendy Case of The Paybacks, the greatest female voice in hard rock
Leslie West
Janis Joplin
Paul Westerberg
Andy Partridge
Paul Rogers - duh
Peter Green
Peter Gabriel
David Bowie
Bryan Ferry
Billy Thorpe - a powerhouse of a vocalist, and an extremely loud guitarist.
absolutely... and if we are counting Aussies who never quite made the intnl stage but should have:
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Most people I know think that you're crazy ... 🙂 I'm guessing this video was aiming in a different direction. But yeah - Billy had pipes! They should've used his Somewhere over the Rainbow dubbed over Judy Garland in the film. 🙂
Being from Australia, love Billy Thorpe
Paul McCartney?
James Paul or Billy aka Sir Paul which one
and why not Gary Brooker?
Greg Lake (ELP), Alison Moyet, Karen Carpenter...
Some great choices there Andy. Paul Rodgers is up at the very top for me, for all of the reasons you said. BTW, he's from the North East of England, a place called Middlesbrough, or the Boro to us natives!
I must have been transported to an alternate world where there is no Freddie Mercury.
I enjoy most of these singers but when I hear James Dewar, I have to stop what I’m doing and listen in. I was never a big fan of Trower but when I heard the album, ‘In City Dreams’ I bought and it’s a huge favorite of mine. Thank you for including him.
I believe that "In City Dreams" is Robin's favorite of his own albums. Masterful.
@@rft2001 Masterful is a perfect way to describe that album. It is a perfect record.
Love the list and the stories. I'd have included Greg Lake, but it's okay. You already talked about him in the ELP video.
My top 10, according to whom I just love listening to, in no particular order is: Brad Delp, Jim Morrison, Rick Davies, Ann Wilson, Elvis, Paul McCartney, Robert Plant, Roger Daltrey, Dan McCafferty and Burton Cummings.
Very honourable mentions in the next group of 10 to Paul Rodgers, David Lee Roth, Janis Joplin, John Lennon, Jeff Lynne, Freddie Mercury, Meat Loaf, Kim Mitchell, Fred Turner and Mick Jagger.
This Canuck old timer appreciates the Fred Turner mention. Burton Cummings was "nice" but B.T.O. rocked !
And thanks for Kim Mitchell, Max Webster
@@davidliddell6710 Yes, David, not nearly enough love and recognition given to Fred or Kim. I am especially disheartened by the lack of even realizing Max Webster existed and were great. I have tried for a long time to get many reaction channels to give Max Webster a listen and I have not been able to get one to do it. Sad.
@@timwhitnell7145 agreed, thought sooner or later some Rush fan would mention Max Webster. Keep the faith( alka seltzer, tang, and a 50) !
@@davidliddell6710 Right on. It just feels like I have a multitude of Battlescars from repeatedly flogging for Max Webster and getting nowhere, but I don't want to Let Go The Line (of hope).
Andy, Paul Rodgers has been my favorite singer for decades now. He still sounds great.
I am pretty sure Robert was a fan of a Rodgers, after all they signed Bad Company to Swan Song.
@@grahamnunn8998 Most artists seem to be friends and fans with Rodgers. In polls that were done by artists themselves he always seems to rank very high up.
@@grahamnunn8998 They were the first band to have a #1 album on another band's vanity label.
Paul Rodgers immediately comes to mind. He sings like a freakin’ monkey.
You are right, Free were fantastic. Rogers voice is still as good today as it was back in the 70’s! You are also spot on about Chris Cornell, his voice was incredible, love bands like soundgarden and audioslave. Great vid, and your love for this music shines through 👍
My two greatest rock singers are David Coverdale and Ronnie James Dio.
They are conspicuously missing on this list....
Also my 2 favorite!
@@kenjohnson604 🤝
Can't argue with that. 4th of July and Pillow of your bones are two of my all time favorites, incredible songs sung incredibly.
Layne Staley?? might not be everyone's taste but he wouldn't be able to whisper without it sounding intense
Agreed. Layne Staley blows Chris Cornell out of the water in my opinion. Love Hate Love live at The Moore is epic.
Layne should have got an honourable mention, and the greatest of all Chris Cornell
@@ANationalAcrobat-qj2dlGreat song
It’s great for music nuts like me to enjoy your passion and knowledge. I recognise a lot of it as I’ve been around a long time and obsessed with mostly contemporary music since 10 yrs old. Making these lists is a nice way of engaging. Always felt the weird one as no one I ever knew was half as interested! Can’t fault your choices here. You normally make me laugh but at some points you made me cry remembering those huge talents who left too young. People don’t always realise that music is our culture.
Was lucky enough to see Chris Cornell 5x. Three with Soundgarden and 2 solo tours. Greatest shows of my life.
Chris Cornell acoustic solo performances were beyond insane.
Chris was a once in a generation talent - insane range and power! Miss him in a big way!
@@treff9226 Love every song of Cornell's Solo stuff, hard to beat.
Yes my friend, a voice as expressive and powerful, and versatile, as well, just doesn't come along that often, Chris singing blew my world apart from the jump! Pretty good rhythm guitarist also. I just picked up his Songbook album, I believe that's what it's titled, and I will continue to miss him and his extraordinary talent every damn day! Still am shocked that he died that way, just can't make any sense of it! RIP Chris Cornell. @@lesterquintrell4844
Great list. I do think Jack Bruce should have made the list, but I’m so glad you included Phil Mogg & Phil Lynott. I’d have hard time deciding between Janis Joplin, Chris Cornell & Robert Plant for number one. My own list would probably be a little different, but this was great.
3 of the greatest rock singers actually lived next door to me. Just my neighbors. They sang in the shower a lot. I could hear them from across the patio.
come on, spill it exi
You are a masterful storyteller and very knowledgeable about rock music. Chris Cornell meant so much to me. I feel in the grand scheme of things he’s under appreciated for just how fuckin incredible he was. The rawness in his vocals came from the depths of his soul. He was a reluctant frontman. He was more Joey Ramone than he was DLR. But when he opened his mouth it’s the like nothing I’ve ever heard. Saw h live close to 40 times in all incarnations. Miss him dearly.
A vídeo dedicated exclusively to Robert Plant… now there’s a great idea!
glad that Phil Mogg gets a mention. went to see UFO live in 1973 when i was 18 years old but all i remember was the supporting band consisting of a duo playing drums and keyboards, very wild stuff. i got so high before UFO came on, i don't remember a thing. can't even remember how i got home but UFO was one of my favourite bands. there are too many great singers to mention, my top 2: Greg Lake and Peter Gabriel. incredible singers that can give me goose bumps.
I agree with you about Big Brother and the Holdling Company, I find them messy and amateurish and not nearly on a the level of Janis' brilliance. However her last outfit, which she called the Full Tilt Boogie Band, were excellent musicians. Listen to her final album Pearl, which features this band - fantastic stuff and Janis at her best.
@42:05 Yes, please do a whole video (or two) on Robert Plant! It's long overdue and we would all love to hear more stories!
Also ROGER DALTREY.
not least because Page tried to steal The Who's rhythm section and end up instead with another golden-haired bare chested singer
I love Roger, but I was about to say no way...then I remembered 'Love Reign O'er Me' exists and its possibly the best rock vocal performance ever so...yeah, I think you have a point...
@@neil993 Not only that song. When Roger gave it his all, his vocals soared beyond the stratosphere. At his best, he was one of classic rock's greatest singers. And one of the most charismatic frontmen.
@@GolebiowskiSouthernRock I do tend to agree...at his best he was phenominal, I also think his work in the early Who era is severely underrated. As for the charisma...I think him encompassing the actual character of Tommy helped with that. I just think you can tell when he was giving it his all and when he wasn't, and that prevents him, possibly unfairly, taking his place in the upper echelon of singers. But on the other hand I feel he is unfairly marginalised for being the least talented member of the band, when in reality he was the perfect lead singer for The Who. Ahh screw it, I'll have him in my top 10, his highs obliterate any doubts :)
Roger is an incredible Rock singer. He delivered two of my all time fav performances in Won’t Get Fooled Again and Love Reign O’er Me
🤘🤩🤘
Great list! Big ups on the Fishbone love, I had the pleasure of seeing them in my hometown and Angelo climbed into the rafters of the venue and did a song hanging upside down over the crowd. He is a good musician too (baritone sax).
Get Robert on the channel!!!
Paul Rogers.
Oh man, what a voice.
Free.
What a band.
Early Robert Plant is untouchable, the range, power and character of his vocals literally astonish! James Dewar from Robin Tower is insanely undervalued, his timbre and sheer richness of voice is a rare gift to rock fans.
Dewar was Trower's secret weapon. He elevated those Trower albums above any of the other guitar gods albums. He was the vocalist that Hendrix needed as Jimi was not much of a singer.
@@rft2001Great post! Dewar with Hendrix = match made in heaven!
Here's 10 ( 12 ) of my favourites , in no particular order :
Joe Cocker. ( just watch Woodstock , or his listen to his versions of Guilty , and The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress )
Elton John
Robert Palmer ( criminally overlooked )
Ian Anderson. (. up until he damaged his vocal chords in the mid 80s )
Greg Lake
Rod Stewart
John Lennon and Paul McCartney
Tina Turner. (. Bowie said that the hottest place in the Universe was standing next to Tina Turner on stage )
Mick Jagger
David Bowie
Freddy Mercury
Cheers !!!
burton cummings (the guess who and solo) and rik emmett (triumph) because who else casually hits a high e (while playing killer guitar)?
the guess who live at the paramount (1972)
pain train is an interesting track (foreshadowing).
I've came here and I see my favorite artists on the top of the list. Cornell and Buckley were one of kind
I can't believe nobody ever mentions Don Henley on these lists, do people hate him that much? Singing pitch perfect live, while playing drums is an amazing talent.
"Singing pitch perfect live" LOL!
@@mikeymutual5489 Having trouble comprehending there champ?
Yes, we do.
I'm glad you mentioned James Dewar. I know favorites are a personal thing,but most people don't even know who James Dewar is.
Feel sorry for ANYONE who has yet to put ears to Dewar's one in a trillion vocals! Robin Trower, as amazing a guitarist as he is, was blessed to have THAT voice of Dewar's out front - a richer, more soulful voice doesn't exist, BRIDGE OF SIGHS IS PROOF OF THAT!
A quick ten that I love......
Steve Marriott
Chris Cornell
Ann Wilson
Freddie Mercury
Russell Mael
Mike Patton
Ian Gillan
Chris Robinson
Devin Townsend
Anneke van Giersbergen
Freddie, Mike Patton, Devin Townsend and Anneke? To quote a well known meme: ah, I see you're a man of culture as well.
(Btw, I used to have a sort of a fanboy crush on Anneke back in the 90s ;-) )
Marriott the GOAT
@@Bassdriveryou listen to some good bands who not many know 👍
Good choice for #1 first time I heard Chris Cornell was on "Rage" in 1991, I was sold on this Band, the video and most off all on THAT VOICE. R.I.P. Chris.
dancin in the moonlight, got me in its spotlight
Dio, Gillan, Dug Pinnick, Jeff Martin, Gabriel, Nicky Moore, Dave Tice, Billy Thorpe, Mike Patton, Fogerty, Noddy, Maynard.
Great list. For me Linda Rondstadt with her range, power and control could just tear my heart out with her ballads but swing the classic rock covers so well. Joni Mitchell had such a unique and expressive voice that was captivating. In addition I’d find room for Jack Bruce who just turned things upside down when Cream hit the scene. I really enjoy your energy and the thought that you put into your videos.
Did you come to Sean Dee in Kiddy that's Sean Carmadys studio in the 70s. Think I knew you long ago, it's amazing 😅
And where is Eric Burdon?
absolutely.
It’s his opinion get it?
I'd like to hear your opinion of Burton Cummins of the Guess Who band and in a different ditrection Ian Anderson & Bryan Ferry.
Glad you included Jeff Buckley
Love the inclusion of Jimmy Dewar in here. Man, what a voice. Chris Cornell. Just sublime. Great choice for number one. Robert or Freddy or Ian would've been easy picks. You got it right.
Ian Gillan. Personality in tonality.
You know, an artist is really the greatest of all, when you read the headline and you know already, who will be Number one. Coz there is no other Number one. For Andy, a lot of people and of coz, me. RIP Chris
Jim Morrison liked him or not he's the greatest frontman🔥💯💜
Freddie would like a word...
Great show, as usual!!
A proposal for video. What about an exploration into how some great R&B British bands of the 60s became some of the great prog and hard rock bands of the 70s ie The Who, The Moody Blues, The Pretty Things, Manfred Mann →MM's Earth Band, Spencer Davies Group → Traffic, The Zombies → Argent et al. Andy, you are the right man to do it.
Steve Marriott is a must
You really know your stuff, sir. Buckley, Cornell and finally! Corey Glover. Thumbs up and subscribed just for those 3! They're in my top 5, too...
Geoff Tate greatest melodic singer ever. The ballads and emotional parts of some of the Ryche's early output still brings shivers!
Excellent singer
I’m listening to queenryche vinyl record now with him singing..he is up there when he was younger
On the first 4 Queensryche albums he’s untouchable - especially during the 80’s / early 90’s LIVE!
@@michaelantonyaustin Absolutely! There's that clip of Tate / Queensryche Live in Tokyo from 1984 doing "Take Hold of the Flame'......incredible power and range, yet seems so effortless. He was at the top of his game at that point.
I can't believe you said about jonny pasternac we were teenagers together on Habberley estate. I'm Rodge, 76, still playing. Rodge David Kidderminster UK 🇬🇧xxx
How come nobody ever mentions two of my favorites: Scott Weiland and Burton Cummings?
Burton Cummings, for sure. Interestingly, in an early 70s interview Robert Plant cited Cummings as one of rock 'n' roll's finest, possibly because they both love 50s music and doo wop.
Scott was head and shoulders above 99.9% of anyone who ever touched a microphone. STP just aren't a fashionable band, especially in the UK.
Another very interesting and entertaining video Andy, any chance you could set out the list in the comments?
Van Morrison in his prime was an eternal force.
I just started watching the video. Van Morrison better be on the list or I am going to be angry.
@@drolde You might not like his video on the worst album ever
Glad you mentioned Graham Bonnet.
DEMETRIO STRATOS from the great italian band AREA and PETER HAMMILL are certainly in my list haha
Stratos was so good and unique.
I totally concur, Andy. Paul Rodgers is the greatest Rock singer of all time. I also Love the inclusion of Jimmy Dewar also. That man had a fabulous voice that suited Trower's band perfectly. Ian Gillan is also up there for me, as is McCartney.
Great stuff, mate!
And here I thought I knew rock music... I've got some listening to do! But totally agree about the n.1. Great video, thanks.