Validar Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Ok, name some truly underrated singers. Let me explain what I mean. I don't mean someone like Geoff Tate. Now, granted, your Uncle Frank, Aunt Martha, and 95% of your neighbors have no idea who Tate is, but among Queensryche fans, he will be rated highly. Therefore, he's not really "underrated" per se. I'm talking about the singers you never hear mentioned in any circles when the discussion of great singers comes up, but probably should. For me... 1. John Sykes I actually like this version of "Jelly Roll" more than the album version. It gives him the chance to "show his stuff" a bit more. Great work here. 2. Steve Lukather This cat isn't going to win a range competition anytime soon, but I've always liked his tone. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOim6g45UJs 3. Bert Heerink from Vandenberg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devaitis Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Brian May, Jake Simpson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonpall Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Jack Black ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Miljenko Matijevic? Even among musicians his name is met with blank expressions... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Validar Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 In his case, he's just not a household name, but among Steelheart fans, he's very highly rated. I saw and met him with Steelheart way back in 1992, and he was as impressive live as he is on CD. He didn't dodge a single note. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Validar Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 Oh, and for Jack Black, he could actually be better than many of us realize. Me personally, I've only heard him sing with an exaggerated comedic delivery, so I really don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronws Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Jeff Soto, who sang many times with guitar god Yngwie Malmsteen Here's a cover they did of "Aces High" by Iron Maiden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VideoHere Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Ok, name some truly underrated singers. Let me explain what I mean. I don't mean someone like Geoff Tate. Now, granted, your Uncle Frank, Aunt Martha, and 95% of your neighbors have no idea who Tate is, but among Queensryche fans, he will be rated highly. Therefore, he's not really "underrated" per se. I'm talking about the singers you never hear mentioned in any circles when the discussion of great singers comes up, but probably should. For me... 1. John Sykes I actually like this version of "Jelly Roll" more than the album version. It gives him the chance to "show his stuff" a bit more. Great work here. 2. Steve Lukather This cat isn't going to win a range competition anytime soon, but I've always liked his tone. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOim6g45UJs 3. Bert Heerink from Vandenberg awesome post idea...this guy has a little lou gramm in him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VideoHere Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 i always loved this guy's vocals freddy curci, from sheriff, and alias Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Yeah, Ive thought about Sykes before, concerning his singing. Richie Sambora, perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VideoHere Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 here's another guy, frank zuri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Validar Posted May 16, 2011 Author Share Posted May 16, 2011 Soto is a good one. I hear him mentioned, but only once in a blue moon. He had a brief stint in Journey, too. I could be wrong, but didn't the singer from Alias/Sheriff once hold the world record for longest sustained note without losing pitch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VideoHere Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Soto is a good one. I hear him mentioned, but only once in a blue moon. He had a brief stint in Journey, too. I could be wrong, but didn't the singer from Alias/Sheriff once hold the world record for longest sustained note without losing pitch? yes, but i think some guy richard fink broke it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VideoHere Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 another great vocalist rindy ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Validar Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 Ahhhh, I was just a wee pup when the Quarterflash song came out. I remember thinking "oh, wow. Pat Benatar has a new song out." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronws Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Ahhhh, I was just a wee pup when the Quarterflash song came out. I remember thinking "oh, wow. Pat Benatar has a new song out." Jeez, that statement makes me feel old. Who am I kidding? I remember when Glen Campbell came out with "Wichita Lineman." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillwynston Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Pat Monahan - Lead singer of Train... Has a great control of his passagio, plus he's an amazing songwriter Chad Kroger - Has a fantastic natural growl, seen them live twice his voice doesnt faulter at all.. Gavin Degraw- Can literally sing any style, has an amazing twang and soulful ability, plus a real raw honest delivery... Jack Black - He is fantastic, its been said already but I dont think he knows how good he is Thats it! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mertd Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Magnus Ekwall from " the quill" damn the man can sing :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Validar Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 Jeez, that statement makes me feel old. Who am I kidding? I remember when Glen Campbell came out with "Wichita Lineman." I checked Wiki, and the song was released in 1980, which would have made me 10. Not too wee a pup, I suppose. Here's another one. I chose Blackie Lawless not so much for his technical skill, but for his distinction. I've don't think I've ever heard anyone that sounds like him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Validar Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 Magnus Ekwall from " the quill" damn the man can sing Never heard of them before. Not bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VideoHere Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 this is steve, the guy used to play in bars around where i live. a real troublemaker years ago...lol!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Validar Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 A troublemaker? Surely you jest? He seems like such a mild mannered fellow. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronws Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 I'm so glad someone mentioned Jack Black. The man of many voices meets his idol, the ambassador of heavy metal and he who bringeth opera to the rock stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VideoHere Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 here's another... burton cummings was great. he had a cool vibrato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Validar Posted May 18, 2011 Author Share Posted May 18, 2011 here's another... burton cummings was great. he had a cool vibrato Man, I need to stay off Facebook. I just looked for the "like" button. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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