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The 5 Greatest Voices in the History of Rock Music
By Brillion Williams -
Aug 3, 2015

There?s a certain magic to distinguishing between a regular ?good? voice and one that has that certain je ne sais quoi ? the one that sends chills up your spine. In order to be considered on this list, singers must be able to command an audience with his or her vocals. Each artist on this list of the five greatest voices in the history of rock music has a powerful, distinctive and unforgettable voice.

Number One: Axl Rose.
Rose is the frontman for the legendary band Guns N? Roses. He is arguably one of the most unique voices in rock music. Notorious for his lead vocals in ?Welcome to the Jungle,? ?Live & Let Die,? and ?Sweet Child O? Mine,? Rose?s aggressive and badass voice has made him a staple in the world of Rock music. In 2012, the band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Number Two: Tina Turner.
Turner was the former lead vocalist for the R&B duo Ike & Tina Turner. After deciding to end her abusive marriage to Ike Turner, Tina embarked on a solo career as a rock musician. Tina?s power vocals and confidence has made her one of the most prominent figures in rock and roll music. Perhaps the most well-known woman in rock, Tina?s biggest hits include ?The Best,? ?What?s Love Got To Do With It,? and ?We Don?t Need Another Hero.? The ?Queen of Rock ?n? Roll? was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991.

Number Three: Brian Johnson.
Johnson is the lead singer of AC/DC, and he has one of the most distinctive voices in rock music. His unique vocals are highlighted on the songs ?Back in Black,? ?Highway to Hell,? and ?You Shook Me All Night Long.? Johnson?s vocals can been heard today on commercials, films and video games. Twelve years ago, AC/DC was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Number Four: Steve Perry.
Perry was the frontman of the band Journey in the late 1970s through the late 1990s. Perry is commonly referred to as ?The Voice.? He shows off his extraordinary vocals on songs such as ?Don?t Stop Believin?,? ?Open Arms? and ?Oh Sherrie.? Surprisingly, Journey has yet to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Number Five: Freddie Mercury.
The former lead vocalist of Queen has one of the strongest voices in Rock music. His vocal range is a four-octave, which is commonly the range of classical singers. Mercury?s vocals shine on songs such as ?Bohemian Rhapsody,? ?We Will Rock You,? and ?We Are the Champions.? In 2001, Queen was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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Awesome! :)


/jarmo

couldn't agree more : ok:

Well deserved!  :D

Great Article, thanks for sharing  : ok:

No.Absolutely not.As much as a fan of Axl's voice and stage presence I am I don't agree.
No damn list could ever be accurate since they're all based on some douchebag's opinion and views.
Were is Steven Tyler ? Elvis ? Plant ? Mercury is no.5 ? get out of here.

Bon Scott sings on Highway to Hell btw.The person who wrote the article needs to get some facts straight.

I only agree with nr.1

I would put Mercury, Plant, Maynard James Keenan and Elton John up there with him.

Totally agree with #1.
After that, it gets tough.  So many great voices...some great, some more "unique..."
While I like Steven Tyler, I'm not putting him above Elvis.
Lately, I've heard some more of the voice that reminds me most of Axl's...and it's not Mercury or Plante, it's Joplin!
I'm not calling Axl a chick, it's just something about her music that just consistently drips raw, pure emotion.  Like Axl, pretty damn gritty too.

 :hihi:
that guy knows how to do a research

Rounding out the bottom of the list at number 1,856,481 is Bill Bixby's ghost.
When asked about it, he said, "I never sang in a rock band. And I'm dead anyway."

Nice Axl is n?mero uno.

Very Good
Thanks
 :smoking:

Never heard of the other four but I'll try googling.

Almost funny.

no Mike Patton ? can't be serious.

cool to see Axl is number one, he has a very special voice not everyone enjoy,
so it's even better to see some kind of recognition, the guy deserves more.

two days ago I was with my good friends and we listened to music on Youtube,
jumping between rap, Elvis, fusion, and other stuff no one will ever remember,
and we asked ourselves the question about who are the best singers male &
females and we had a pretty nice list, like James Brown, Axl, Elvis, Janis, Minnie
Riperton, Freddie Mercury, Mike Patton or Bjork.

too bad I can't think about a singer from the past 15 years at that level. last one
was probably Thom Yorke.

Awesome to see Axl's voice recognised but in my opinion there is no one that can than top the great Freddie Mercury and I think Axl would completely agree with me  8)

So bad ass!

It's great that Axl is getting some props from the media, but I really couldn't care less about these 'lists'...I am holding out hope that I get a chance to hear my favorite singer perform my favorite songs at least once more in my lifetime...and if its in the cards - I would love to add to myown 'favorite songs list'.

Ok...
Just a quick personal list of the top 5 greatest voices in the history of rock music.Without too much thinking.

1. Freddie Mercury
2. Elvis
3. Axl Rose or Robert Plant
4. Johnny Cash
5. Mick Jagger

I see Axl the same way I have always seen Jagger.

I would never go all that overboard praising the actual singing voice as much as I would lauding their overall abilities as a rock frontman.

In terms of stage presence, charisma, etc.

I think Axl is a rare example of being both a great singer and front man.

Some are "just" one of those.....


/jarmo

I think thats the reason that Mercery and Rose often are considered the best vocalists, because they are good singers and front men. In their own different ways. The same can be said about other singers, but some are just a class above others : ok:

Yes. Freddie could sing and command an audience.

Mick Jagger is an amazing front man, but as a singer? Well....





/jarmo

I agree, them 2 are tops in terms of both vocal ability and stage presence.  For me, what puts Axl over the top compared to Mercury is that I don't think Freddie compares in terms of the elements of anger and aggression that Axl can churn up when he sings.  I would say the same goes for many other emotions as well, be it pain, sadness, etc.

Good point.

Not always talked about though. It seems like more focus is often put on the actual vocal range and showmanship.



/jarmo

I agree, but then again. Freddy had a big emotional specter too, but maybe not as many as Axl. He also had amazing vocal abilities. I don't know if there is any rocksinger that can do what Freddy did vocal vice. Axl has an unique natural voice and when he adds the different emotions to it it becomes very special indeed. I would like to add Maynard James Keenan here to. A strange stagepresence but he also adds lots of emotion to his singing

I think that says it all! :beer: :smoking:

 : ok:
AXL  is the best

That's often forgotten by some...




/jarmo

I dont think you can narrow it down to just one or two elements... for me.. (just a personal opinion).. what made Axl the greatest was being at the top of so many elements.

Stage presence 10/10
Vocal Range 10/10
Aggression 10/10
Unpredictability 50/10..... this was icing on the cake for me...

Axl was just a fucking rockstar, he had the look, the fire, the band behind him that were just as crazy (in different ways), ... and when you put it together it just created a perfect storm. I dont think we've seen all these elements in ANY front man the way that Axl had it. Thats not to say there werent other awesome frontmen... but for me.. Axl just had the ingredients. All of them!

He definitely had it all. That's why I looked up to him as a kid. He was and still is one of my childhood idols.

This is still present. I mean, he doesn't do what you're "supposed to".




/jarmo

I think maybe the most fascinating thing about Axl on stage is how amazing he is at it...yet for so many years, wasn't having any sort of fun with it.

I guess its like being "cursed" with a ton of athletic talent for a sport you don't even want to play.