Myles Kennedy To Front Velvet Revolver?

[makane]

Myles is like those 1000 note a second guitarist

sure he has all the technical ability and more but i just don't feel anything when that guy sings.

I agree.
Just sounds like the generic modern rock singer, gets the job done like a machine but doesn't add anything to it.
I'd rather have a guy who had to "fight" with his voice, but had beautiful melodies and lyrics.

It's like Myles is a clean solid state line6 amp and Axl is an overdriven tube marshall.

[CheapJon]

kinda agrees with the last 3 guys on this one, could change if i heard more from the guy but i dunno

[Naupis]

We should be getting "back to cali" in the next few hours, so I am interested to see if he sounds any different on that song.

[bluedevil2179]

I can't believe what im reading about how  people don't feel anything from when myles sings. I know its all opinionated, but i really thought i wud be reading more positive things about Myles. Don't judge Myles based off of only "Starlight" because, in my opinion, it isnt some of his best work. But, his work in Alter Bridge is unbelievable and you can be certain that him being in VR could lead to some amazing music. If you don't approve of Myles then i dont know who you are waiting for because there isnt much better than him.

[Falcon]

I wouldn't put too much stock in this "report" or anything VR related at this point.

I'm sticking to my "VR is on the extreme back burner" stance...for now..

[Smoking Guns]

Another comparison - Myles = Sorum... Both technically great.  Both get the job done.  But maybe neither have the it factor or feel factor..

Now, I on the other hand love the range and think he could work in the realm of VR.  They could cover a lot more ground with him vs. Weiland.

[Falcon]

Another comparison - Myles = Sorum... Both technically great.  Both get the job done.  But maybe neither have the it factor or feel factor..

I will agree that Kennedy lacks "it" for me.

However..

Comparing a guy who's resume' is highlighted by a Creed side project to a guy who's recorded and toured with The Cult, GNR, VR, Camp Freddy, Motorhead etc???

[Bodhi]

Myles is certainly light years better than Scott Weiland as far as vocalist goes, so if it happens it is a step up.  I like Weiland but his range is nowhere near what Myles can do.  That opens the door for VR to explore all different types of styles.

[Trist805]

sure he has all the technical ability and more but i just don't feel anything when that guy sings.

Same here.  I checked out the Alter Bridge album from 2004 from hearing all these things about him lately.   I couldn't really get into any of the songs.  I also thought he sounded a lot like Chris Cornell and the guy from Incubus, and not really much else.

I haven't heard the stuff with him and Slash yet, but I'm sure that will be cool.  I think VR just set the bar too high the first time. 

[Falcon]

Myles is certainly light years better than Scott Weiland as far as vocalist goes, so if it happens it is a step up. 

Granted, I never gave AB much of a chance but I've had an extremely hard time getting through the Kennedy tunes w/Slash we've heard thus far.

I shudder to think of him doing "Slither" live on tour..  

Just an opinion..

[D]

Scott Weiland is one of the greatest frontmen of all time and is a Hall Of Famer

Myles is nowhere near the lyricists or melody guy Scott is

dont even get me started on stage presence, charisma and the "IT" factor which Myles has none of.

I've said it for years with the Slash arguments... I don't care how "technical" u are

its how u write and how u sing and how u use your instrument

Myles has chops but once again.. i think he has poor melodies and lyrics which are more important than anything IMO.

[Bodhi]

Scott Weiland is one of the greatest frontmen of all time and is a Hall Of Famer

Myles is nowhere near the lyricists or melody guy Scott is

dont even get me started on stage presence, charisma and the "IT" factor which Myles has none of.

I've said it for years with the Slash arguments... I don't care how "technical" u are

its how u write and how u sing and how u use your instrument

Myles has chops but once again.. i think he has poor melodies and lyrics which are more important than anything IMO.

I agree with exactly what you are saying about the "it" factor being more important than technical ability, but I feel that Kennedy has the "it" factor.  I think his voice is great and dig his stage presence. I seem to be alone in this opinion, but thats what i think.  He is far from the greatest frontman in the world, but thats what VR need, they dont need another diva.  Slash is the leader of that band, they just need a solid singer.

[bluedevil2179]

Jesus.....Never thought I would see the day where Fergie would get more support on Slash's album than Myles. It's like a bad episode of the Twilight Zone. I think I'm gunna be sick 

[makane]

Scott Weiland is one of the greatest frontmen of all time and is a Hall Of Famer

Myles is nowhere near the lyricists or melody guy Scott is

dont even get me started on stage presence, charisma and the "IT" factor which Myles has none of.

I've said it for years with the Slash arguments... I don't care how "technical" u are

its how u write and how u sing and how u use your instrument

Myles has chops but once again.. i think he has poor melodies and lyrics which are more important than anything IMO.

I agree with exactly what you are saying about the "it" factor being more important than technical ability, but I feel that Kennedy has the "it" factor.  I think his voice is great and dig his stage presence. I seem to be alone in this opinion, but thats what i think.  He is far from the greatest frontman in the world, but thats what VR need, they dont need another diva.  Slash is the leader of that band, they just need a solid singer.

Thats exactly what we don't want. A dude who can sing "solid" but doesn't bring anything on the table and succumbs over everything. Why not just have Duff sing then?

Myles being a step up from Scott? give me a fucking break. Myles is like taking an elevator straight down to hell compared to Scott Weiland.

[Smoking Guns]

If you want soul, if you want grit, if you want real, call Chris Robinson up from the Black Crowes... He is everything I would want for a blues based rock band... Does VR want to be a blues based rock band?  I have no clue... But if they do, he is your man

[jacdaniel]

Im surprised with the Myles backlash on here.  In the new singer thread i thought a lot of people mentioned Myles to be next singer.

Great available front men are few and far between.  I don't think they'll be able to find the kind of guy some of you want.  its hard to find someone who can write, has the "It" factor and great stage presence and can sing brilliantly.

[gnrjanus]

and that's why is the perfect man for the job..
he's the greatest front man who comes from the 2000's and has one of the best rock voices.
and he may be availeble

[Bodhi]

Myles being a step up from Scott? give me a fucking break. Myles is like taking an elevator straight down to hell compared to Scott Weiland.

I dont know about that.  Libertad was fucking terrible and the Weiland influence was very heavy on that album.  Contraband was great and that was written before he was even in the band.  Weiland never blew me away, seen him a bunch of times, saw his solo show in NYC in December of 08, he showed up 3 hours late and sounded terrible.  He has put out more bad songs than good.  His good songs are great, but his bad songs are terrible.  For every "Interstate Love Song" you have a "Sour Girl."
People say Miles sounds generic, does it get more generic than "Days of the Week" or even worse that new single they just put out..that thing is dreadful.  I say this as an STP fan, Scott is far from the most consistent when it comes to putting out quality music.  I like Scott but I also like Miles, I dont think he blows him away.

[faldor]

Another comparison - Myles = Sorum... Both technically great.  Both get the job done.  But maybe neither have the it factor or feel factor..

I will agree that Kennedy lacks "it" for me.

However..

Comparing a guy who's resume' is highlighted by a Creed side project to a guy who's recorded and toured with The Cult, GNR, VR, Camp Freddy, Motorhead etc???

Agreed.  I think we're a LONG way off from VR reforming. 

Edit - Oops, I quoted the wrong post.  Either way. 

[FunkyMonkey]

He's been asked by someone...maybe he'll elaborate/confirm? 

@Slash Hey is Myles Kennedy going to be the new VR singer? A Dutch paper is quoting you as saying it is possible.

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