VideoHere Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 hi folks, back from "staycation." saw this list on another vocal forum. i though it would be thought provoking. Technique: Breath Support, Consistency throughout registers, Endurance, Diction Control: Register Switching, Runs, Register Blending, Pitch, Vibrato, Volume Control Power & Range: Projection, Resonance, Use of Range, Sustain Versatility: Technical Versatility, Tonal Versatility, Stylistic Versatility For criteria breakdowns, each criterion from either tier is worth equal points. Influence and impact have no bearing on a singer's placement. 100 Most Technically Skilled Male Rock Vocalists Updated 12/13/10 1. Jackie Wilson 2. Adam Lambert 3. Tim Buckley 4. Freddie Mercury 5. Jeff Buckley 6. Chris Cornell 7. Michael Kiske 8. Steve Perry 9. Geoff Tate 10. Mike Patton 11. Daniel Gildenlöw 12. John Farnham 13. Steve Balsamo 14. Chang Yu-Sheng 15. Mark Boals 16. Rob Halford 17. David Phelps 18. Stevie Wonder 19. Roy Khan 20. Myles Kennedy 21. Todd Hall 22. Jimmy Gnecco 23. Hansi Kürsch 24. Tobias Sammet 25. Russell Allen 26. Axl Rose 27. Matt Barlow 28. Graham Bonnet 29. Ronnie James Dio 30. Bruce Dickinson 31. Brad Delp 32. Freddy Curci 33. Eric Adams 34. Robert Plant 35. Glenn Hughes 36. Roy Orbison 37. Jon Bon Jovi 38. Michael Sweet 39. Daniel Heiman 40. Lindsey Buckingham 41. Jørn Lande 42. Paul McCartney 43. Ralf Scheepers 44. James LaBrie 45. Arnel Pineda 46. Fabio Lione 47. Roger Daltrey 48. Tim Owens 49. David Coverdale 50. Oliver Hartmann 51. Lou Gramm 52. Joe Lynn Turner 53. Maynard James Keenan 54. Miljenko Matijevic 55. Kenny Loggins 56. Sebastian Bach 57. Geronimo Rauch 58. Buzz Clifford 59. Morten Harket 60. Bobby Kimball 61. Cedric Bixler-Zavala 62. Ian Gillan 63. Ted Neeley 64. Al Green 65. D.C. Cooper 66. Elvis Prelsey 67. Tony Williams 68. Mark Slaughter 69. Sting 70. Dennis DeYoung 71. Paul Rodgers 72. Paul Stanley 73. Jarkko Ahola 74. Andre Matos 75. Leo Jimenez 76. Don Dokken 77. Steven Tyler 78. James Christian 79. Tony Martin 80. Bono 81. Serj Tankian 82. Sammy Hagar 83. Jimi Jamison 84. Eddie Vedder 85. Layne Staley 86. Richie Sambora 87. Michael Bolton 88. Tom Jones 89. Devin Townsend 90. Dan Arlie 91. Phil Anselmo 92. Klaus Meine 93. Ron Rock 94. Billy Joel 95. Michael Jackson 96. Mick Hucknall 97. Brent Smith 98. Tony Kakko 99. Marco Hietala 100. Aleksandr Gradskiy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshual Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 you forgot Richie Kotzen lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analog Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Van Morrison didn't make this list? Somebody's high as a kite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronws Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I's like to suggest Annie Lennox (both solo and with Dave Stewart in the Eurythmics.) Oops, my bad. I just realized the thread said rock vocalists. Not new wave / R & B. Never mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronws Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 But I would like to suggest Robert Fleischmann, original vocalist for the Vinnie Vincent Invasion. He was replaced by the only one who sounds like him, Mark Slaughter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevthemusiclover Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I's like to suggest Annie Lennox (both solo and with Dave Stewart in the Eurythmics.) Oops, my bad. I just realized the thread said rock vocalists. Not new wave / R & B. Never mind. Michael Jackson is number 95, and Stevie Wonder is number 18, so I think Annie Lennox would be fine on the list, except she is female, which I almost just explained why Kelly Clarkson should be on the list but realized it was male vocalists. lol. @raphaels I don't really think it is offensive, its technically skilled and Adam Lambert is absolutely ridiculous lol. By technical skill there are probably people who should be higher, I feel like Steven Tyler should up higher on the list, same with Freddie Mercury despite him already being number 4. Just by how much I see people talk about Dio I think he should be up higher. I'd also like to say I don't know about 90 of the people on this list lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevthemusiclover Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Yup, I think Steven should at least be in the top 10, Steve Perry should be higher up on the list too. I don't know much about Jackie Wilson but from the things I have seen of him there are better lol. 1.Adam Lambert 2.Freddie Mercury 3.Steven Tyler 4.Steve Perry Despite how new Adam is I still think he is possibly the best male singer ever. He just has too good of control and power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonpall Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Adam is in his prime now. He might get worse after a few years on the road. Think about Robert Plant in his prime. Now compare the two of them in their prime and Adam gets eclipsed by Robert. Or Steven Tyler, Axl Rose, David Coverdale, Ronnie James Dio, Bruce Dickinson, Lou Gramm, Elvis Presley, etc.. And control over high notes is just one part of singing, btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Adolph Namlik Posted January 11, 2011 Administrator Share Posted January 11, 2011 Quite the list, indeed....Of course, I could add several more. However, I'd like to take this opportunity to add that I've been here at The Modern Vocalist since it's initial inception in November 2008. Since that time, I've found some of the most ASTOUNDING vocalists, BOTH male AND female right HERE on TMV !!! :cool: I'm extending an invitation to our entire membership to check the videos that OUR dedicated members have uploaded to TMV on the main site. That's MY addition to this "list".... AMAZING !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Dear Videohere, I could not help but notice the following did not make this list: -David Bowie -Peter Gabriel -Ville Valo -Sean Morgan -Vince Neil -Ray Charles (maybe not massively rock, but still) I understand that this is probably some sort of mistake. Please amend it immediately :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VideoHere Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 Dear Videohere, I could not help but notice the following did not make this list: -David Bowie -Peter Gabriel -Ville Valo -Sean Morgan -Vince Neil -Ray Charles (maybe not massively rock, but still) I understand that this is probably some sort of mistake. Please amend it immediately lol!!! here, shoot the source http://www.digitaldreamdoor.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=185 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 What is interesting about this is that Freddie Mercury and Michael Jackson both had nodules. Yet they are supposedly technically skilled? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronws Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Actually, I've found a number singers started out singing really high and then lowered some as the years went by and I don't think it was always just a matter of age or wear and tear. I think it's coming to realize that singing some parts lower not only adds variety and spice, but also places the song where the audience can sing along. And an audience that can sing along will by your album. A lot. Halford used to sing high all the time, even on most of the album, Sad Wings of Destiny. When he lowered it a notch on British Steel, the audience could sing along, which helps get the song stuck in their head and then they just have to buy the album. Everyone and their aunt's second cousin has sang along with "Another Thing Coming." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VideoHere Posted January 12, 2011 Author Share Posted January 12, 2011 What is interesting about this is that Freddie Mercury and Michael Jackson both had nodules. Yet they are supposedly technically skilled? i'm not sure who made up that list..may have been a rock enthusiast rather than a singer or instructor. just posted it for fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 i'm not sure who made up that list..may have been a rock enthusiast rather than a singer or instructor. just posted it for fun. Yeah that's cool. I wish I could get nodules yet still manage to sound as amazing as Mercury or Jackson did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sykotix Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 I think Daniel Gildenlow should have been a bit further up the list. Number 11's not bad though, considering how relatively unknown he is in the western world. He should definitely be in the top 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenvoice Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 HAHA, alot of debate on the rankings. But this is a pretty good list. Kudos to you VIDEOHERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VideoHere Posted January 12, 2011 Author Share Posted January 12, 2011 HAHA, alot of debate on the rankings. But this is a pretty good list. Kudos to you VIDEOHERE yeah, i like to get a lot of you folks thinking lol!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavie Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Graham bonnet above bruce dickinson & ronnie james dio ???? Something is wrong here Also i like jackie wilson but come on........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 What no Eddie Kendicks, David Ruffin or Feddy Curci??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellisael Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 oh wow the CCR folks arent there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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