Heavy Metal's All-Time Top 100 Vocalists (#12 Sammy Hagar)
Rushgedlife
1 Robert Plant
2 Rob Halford
3 Steven Tyler
4 Chris Cornell
5 Bon Scott
6 Freddie Mercury
7 Bruce Dickinson
8 Ozzy Osbourne
9 Paul Rodgers
10 Ronnie James Dio
11 Axl Rose
12 Sammy Hagar
13 Geddy Lee
14 Geoff Tate
15 Mick Jagger
16 Jonathan Davis
17 Roger Daltrey
18 Paul Stanley
19 David Lee Roth
20 Kurt Cobain
21 Maynard James Keenan
22 Klaus Meine
23 Eddie Vedder
24 James Hetfield
25 Trent Reznor
26 Serj Tankian
27 Layne Staley
28 Steve Perry
29 Gene Simmons
30 Joe Elliott
31 Jon Bon Jovi
32 Alice Cooper
33 Vince Neil
34 Steve Marriott
35 Lajon Witherspoon
36 Sebastian Bach
37 Philip Anselmo
38 Zack De La Rocha
39 Brian Johnson
40 Bret Michaels
41 Udo Dirkschneider
42 David Draiman
43 Ian Gillian
44 Marilyn Manson
45 Jeff Keith
46 Chester Bennington
47 Sully Erna
48 Lemmy Kilmister
49 Aaron Lewis
50 Brett Scallions
51 Chino Moreno
52 Rob Zombie
53 Anthony Kiedis
54 David Coverdale
55 Gary Cherone
56 Andrew Wood
57 Scott Weiland
58 Tom Araya
59 Phil Lynnot
60 Rod Stewart
61 Scooter Ward
62 Ray Davies
63 Sonny Sandoval
64 David Bowie
65 Joan Jett
66 Josey Scott
67 Perry Farrell
68 Scott Stapp
69 Amy Lee
70 Don Dokken
71 Fred Durst
72 Mike Shinoda
73 Pepper Keenan
74 Dez Fafara
75 Gavin Rossdale
76 Blackie Lawless
77 Dave Wyndorf
78 Ann Wilson
79 Jimi Hendrix
80 Ville Valo
81 Peter Steele
82 Dave Williams
83 Dee Snider
84 Joe Lynn Turner
85 King Diamond
86 Corey Taylor
87 Jamey Jasta
88 Justin Hawkins
89 Dave Mustaine
90 Ian Astbury
91 Stephen Pearcy
92 Phil Mogg
93 Biff Byford
94 Cristina Scabbia
95 Dani Filth
96 Wes Scantlin
97 Tim "Ripper" Owens
98 Joshua Todd
99 Kevin Dubrow
100 Ray Gillen
SOURCE: Hit Parader (November 2006 issue)
mcquest...@yahoo.com
Rushgedlife wrote:
> "Heavy Metal's All-Time Top 100 Vocalists"
Paul Stanley and Geddy Lee should not be ahead of DLR IMHO.
McQ
mcquest...@yahoo.com
Simmons higher than Ian Gillian, Steven Tyler before Freddie Mercury,
etc., let alone what the DLR/Sam factions will have to say (if
anything).
For me, this list ain't anywhere near accurate.
McQ
Rushgedlife
>I see a lot more discrepancies...this list ain't
>anywhere near accurate
It's not accurate or inaccurate, it's subjective.
Everybody's list would be different.
My personal list would look a lot different.
Kiss fans think Paul Stanley should be higher, AC/DC fans think Brian
Johnson should be higher, etc., etc.
This just happens to be a national magazine, so it will receive a lot
more exposure than any of our humble lists :)
Hagar ranked higher than Roth gets the collective Rothian panties in a
bunch. They don't even think he merits a spot in the Top 100.
Priceless.
mcquest...@yahoo.com
> It's not accurate or inaccurate, it's subjective.
As long as they mentioned that in the article then I'm cool with that.
> This just happens to be a national magazine, so it will receive a lot
> more exposure than any of our humble lists :)
Indeed, but I don't put any more faith in it than anyone else's list.
Hit Parader isn't exactly my magazine of choice.
> Hagar ranked higher than Roth gets the collective Rothian panties in a
> bunch. They don't even think he merits a spot in the Top 100.
Ah, so it's a jab at hardcore Roth fans. Well, no worries, I'm sure
they'll either jump down your throat or ignore it completely. There'll
be no in between. While I'm certainly of the opinion that Sam has a
better voice and loved the Hagar era, DLR's VH is the stronger of the
two IMHO. If they're just measuring it by vocal ability (ability to hit
certain notes, how long the singer can sustain a tone and whatnot) then
Hagar should be higher. But then again, to be accurate Freddy Mercury
and Ian GIllian would be higher than Dave AND Sam, too.
> Priceless.
If that's how you get your kicks. Have at it.
McQ
Rushgedlife
>If that's how you get your kicks. Have at it.
That's why we're here, this isn't "rocket surgery" :)
Don't take these "Best Of" lists so seriously.
They're good topics (in that they often get a good debate going).
The list has been very slow lately.
It's been a good couple months for Hagar. His recent sold-out concert
is shown nationwide (in prime time) and he gets some props in a
national magazine. No big deal.
IGB
"Rushgedlife" <rushg...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1165333105.9...@73g2000cwn.googlegroups.com...
> mcquestion5...@yahoo.com wrote:
>
> Hagar ranked higher than Roth gets the collective Rothian panties in a
> bunch. They don't even think he merits a spot in the Top 100.
>
> Priceless.
>
Actually, youre the one that thinks Hagar shouldnt rank in the top 100,
moron -
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From: Rushgedlife
Date: Mon, Aug 2 2004 2:52 pm
Groups: alt.music.van-halen
>Sammy is god's gift to music.
I'm glad you think so highly of him.
I wouldn't place him in my Top 100.
============
LOL
Rushie says he is like 45 years old and he still trolls the Vh group trying
to ruffle feathers by saying Hagar sold out St louis.
How sad is that?
Wife is too fat to fuck anymore, Rushie?
Prospects of a sold out Roth reunion tour too much for Rushie to handle?
FULL PANIC MODE hitting hard right now?
What gives?
Is your life really this sad?
LMFAO
Priceless!
IGB
<mcquest...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1165338732.9...@j44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
> Rushgedlife wrote:
>
>> It's not accurate or inaccurate, it's subjective.
>
> As long as they mentioned that in the article then I'm cool with that.
You would actually need someone to tell you that??
That goes without saying.
>
>> This just happens to be a national magazine, so it will receive a lot
>> more exposure than any of our humble lists :)
>
> Indeed, but I don't put any more faith in it than anyone else's list.
> Hit Parader isn't exactly my magazine of choice.
>
>> Hagar ranked higher than Roth gets the collective Rothian panties in a
>> bunch. They don't even think he merits a spot in the Top 100.
>
> Ah, so it's a jab at hardcore Roth fans. Well, no worries, I'm sure
> they'll either jump down your throat or ignore it completely.
Sorry, but neither, Rushie is nothing but someone to laugh at and to pity.
Picture a 45 yo sitting at his computer all day searching the net for Hagar
news - a guy he says isnt even in his top 100 musicians, just to get
attention on an abandoned VH newsgroup.
Between this and busting a nut to Paris Hiltons pussy pics, this is as good
as it gets for Rushie these days.
Imagine Rushies world if the Roth reunion does happen??
LOL
mcquest...@yahoo.com
Rushgedlife wrote:
> mcquestion5...@yahoo.com wrote:
>
> >If that's how you get your kicks. Have at it.
>
> That's why we're here, this isn't "rocket surgery" :)
I can't say it's why I'm here. I like to talk about VH, not taunt
people with this crap. But if that's your thing, have at it.
> Don't take these "Best Of" lists so seriously.
> They're good topics (in that they often get a good debate going).
> The list has been very slow lately.
Yes, the debate is flowing like mud now.
> It's been a good couple months for Hagar. His recent sold-out concert
> is shown nationwide (in prime time) and he gets some props in a
> national magazine. No big deal.
It's cool.
McQ
mcquest...@yahoo.com
IGB wrote:
> <mcquest...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:1165338732.9...@j44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
> > As long as they mentioned that in the article then I'm cool with that.
> You would actually need someone to tell you that??
>
> That goes without saying.
No, actually. I didn't need someone to tell me that, lol.
> Sorry, but neither, Rushie is nothing but someone to laugh at and to pity.
I guess that's option "c", then, isn't it?
> Picture a 45 yo sitting at his computer all day searching the net for Hagar
> news - a guy he says isnt even in his top 100 musicians, just to get
> attention on an abandoned VH newsgroup.
I'd rather not.
McQ
Rushgedlife
>youre the one that thinks Hagar shouldnt rank
>in the top 100
I remember posting that.
Of course, you remember it as well. I was responding to *your* post
(back when you still posted under "Chuck"). Impressive, that was over 2
years ago. Do my words keep you up at night?
LOL
I still stand by it.
If I was ranking my Top 100 "God's Gift To Music", Hagar wouldn't make
the cut.
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2nz Lampoons Floon Baboons
Really. Everyone knows that Ray Davies is the number one Heavy Metal
vocalist of all time.
Especially when he sings about dragons and swords and stuff.
lab~rat >:-)
>Going over the list even further, I see a lot more discrepancies: Gene
>Simmons higher than Ian Gillian, Steven Tyler before Freddie Mercury,
>etc., let alone what the DLR/Sam factions will have to say (if
>anything).
Queen isn't heavy metal.
>
>For me, this list ain't anywhere near accurate.
This list is an opinion. There's no list that would be accurate to
everyone.
--
lab~rat >:-)
Do you want polite or do you want sincere?
Rushgedlife
>Queen isn't heavy metal.
The list is quite inclusive. Metal is definitely represented, heavily
(pun intended). But there are a lot of Hard Rock (and even just Rock)
singers included as well.
A lot of people wouldn't even include VH as heavy metal.
Back in the 70's, Montrose (Hagar's first band) was actually considered
Heavy Metal. By today's standards, I don't think anyone would classify
them as such.
>This list is an opinion. There's no list that would
>be accurate to everyone.
Amen, brother.
Tommy
> >For me, this list ain't anywhere near accurate.
>
> This list is an opinion. There's no list that would be accurate to
> everyone.
That is the thread that Poodlers hang on by: "Roth is not better than
Hagar! It's just an opinion!!"
The fact is, some singers are better than others. Anyone who tells me
that William Hung is a better singer than Lucianno Pavarotti is full of
shit. Their opinion is not as legitimate as mine.
Likewise, anyone who tells me that Sammy Hagar is a better singer than
David Lee Roth is also full of shit. Hagar's voice is high, nasally,
and shrill. Having listened to various bootlegs from 1986 and up, I
can honestly say that Hagar is not any better at singing live than Roth
was.
lab~rat >:-)
puked:
How are either compared to Pavarotti?
Not to mention, this list is presumably called Heavy Metal's All Time
TOP 100 Vocalists
Now I don't know about you, but I don't necessarily associate the word
"TOP" with "most technically proficient". If you were to issue a long
list of parameters to gauge the singers and include that as a part of
the listing, you'd have something closer to a scientific opinion. But
regardless, it would still be an opinion.
And in my opinion, Hung is TOPS over Pavarotti because he entertained
me more, so there...
Tommy
> How are either compared to Pavarotti?
>
> Not to mention, this list is presumably called Heavy Metal's All Time
> TOP 100 Vocalists
>
> Now I don't know about you, but I don't necessarily associate the word
> "TOP" with "most technically proficient". If you were to issue a long
> list of parameters to gauge the singers and include that as a part of
> the listing, you'd have something closer to a scientific opinion. But
> regardless, it would still be an opinion.
>
> And in my opinion, Hung is TOPS over Pavarotti because he entertained
> me more, so there...
Who in the right mind would be entertained by Hagar more than Roth?
Let's see... Romeo Delight or Love Walks In? Roth comes out on top, no
contest.
T B
> lab~rat >:-) wrote:
>> How are either compared to Pavarotti?
>>
>> Not to mention, this list is presumably called Heavy Metal's All Time
>> TOP 100 Vocalists
>>
>> Now I don't know about you, but I don't necessarily associate the word
>> "TOP" with "most technically proficient". If you were to issue a long
>> list of parameters to gauge the singers and include that as a part of
>> the listing, you'd have something closer to a scientific opinion. But
>> regardless, it would still be an opinion.
>>
>> And in my opinion, Hung is TOPS over Pavarotti because he entertained
>> me more, so there...
>
> Who in the right mind would be entertained by Hagar more than Roth?
I dunno. If I saw the show where Sammy slipped on stage, fell on his ass and
cracked his tailbone resulting in a bloody streak down his ass and then he
had to actually sit his ass in a bucket of ice while singing the rest of the
show, I think I'd be far more entertained by that then anything I've ever
heard or seen Roth do, even smacking himself with his stick during his tai
bo (or whatever the hell it's called) routine.
T.B.
Rushgedlife
>Their opinion is not as legitimate as mine.
>
>anyone who tells me that Sammy Hagar is a
>better singer than David Lee Roth is also full of shit.
Temper, temper.
LOL
lab~rat >:-)
puked:
I saw Hagar several times pre VH and VH with Roth in 82. One of the
Hagar shows I saw was better than the VH show.
That said, I don't care much for VH with Hagar.
Tommy
> I dunno. If I saw the show where Sammy slipped on stage, fell on his ass and
> cracked his tailbone resulting in a bloody streak down his ass and then he
> had to actually sit his ass in a bucket of ice while singing the rest of the
> show
This really happened?
>I think I'd be far more entertained by that then anything I've ever
> heard or seen Roth do, even smacking himself with his stick during his tai
> bo (or whatever the hell it's called) routine.
Schadenfreude doesn't count, LOL. Even then, I don't know if I could
tolerate a complete Van Hagar show.
Rushgedlife
>Ian Gillian
He'd be a lot higher on my list as well.
Have you read his autobiography?
Pretty good read.
He used to refer to Blackmore as the "guitar player".
Sound familiar :)
Rushgedlife
>This really happened?
Sure did.
Roth actually had to cancel the rest of his tour.
There are all kinds of verifiable links and sources to prove it.
He was a nationwide laughingstock.
LOL
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David Lee Roth was forced to cancel the last seven dates of his
American tour after injuring himself during a performance in
Philadelphia. The problem? While executing "a very fast, complicated
15th-century samurai move," Roth smacked himself in the face with a
long wooden staff.
http://www.anecdotage.com/index.php?aid=14815
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Poor Diamond Dave required 21 stitches. If they'd sutured his mouth, he
might have gotten a real career boost out of this mishap.
http://www.usatoday.com/community/chat_03/2003-09-23-edna.htm
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The Sunday accident that caused David Lee Roth to get 21 stitches in
his face and forced the cancellation of a handful of shows turned out
not to be a run-of-the-mill concert misstep. No, it was "a very fast,
complicated 15th-century samurai move" gone wrong that put the former
Van Halen singer out of commission, according to his publicist.
http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1479264/09242003/outkast.jhtml
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The Indianapolis Star reports that former Van Halen frontman David Lee
Roth accidentally hit himself in the face with a staff while performing
a kung fu maneuver on stage at a recent Philadelphia concert. The
injury required 21 stitches and Roth's next seven tour dates were
canceled.
http://www.nuvo.net/archive/2003/12/31/2003_news_roundup.html
IGB
> Penis Lover Chuck G (now posting as "IGB") wrote:
>
>>youre the one that thinks Hagar shouldnt rank
>>in the top 100
>
> I remember posting that.
> Of course, you remember it as well. I was responding to *your* post
> (back when you still posted under "Chuck"). Impressive, that was over 2
> years ago.
Looks like Chuck is still keeping Rushie up at night.
Mrs. Rushgedlife: Honey??? It's 12:30. Come to bed.
Rushgedlife: Don't worry schnookums. Another Van Halen article may pop up
any second.
Mrs. Rushgedlife: You've been sitting there for 12 hours.
Rushgedlife: Just be patient! It'll appear any minute. Oh.. HERE IT IS!!!
Oh darn.. it's just a poll where 90% of people claimed that the Roth era is
better.
Mrs. Rushgedlife: This Van Halen group has ruined your life.
Rushgedlife: Schnookums, how long have you known your father? I think he
might be Chuck.
Mrs. Rushgedlife: Oh Lord.
> I still stand by it.
> If I was ranking my Top 100 "God's Gift To Music", Hagar wouldn't make
> the cut.
>
So says the Rushgedtroll.
IGB
>
>>This really happened?
>
> Sure did.
> it was "a very fast,
> complicated 15th-century samurai move" gone wrong that put the former
> Van Halen singer out of commission
LOL
And Sammy gets hurt just by walking on stage!
>Sammy slipped on stage, fell on his ass and cracked his tailbone
LOL
He attempted to walk!
LOL
T B
>T B wrote:
>
>> I dunno. If I saw the show where Sammy slipped on stage, fell on his ass
>> and
>> cracked his tailbone resulting in a bloody streak down his ass and then
>> he
>> had to actually sit his ass in a bucket of ice while singing the rest of
>> the
>> show
>
> This really happened?
I I'm exaggerated a bit but one of the guys who used to be on one of the old
versions of the Van Halen mailing list mentioned one time he saw the first
show of the '88 Monsters of Rock tour and midway through the set while Hagar
was running down a ramp, he slipped, fell back on his ass and cut his ass or
tailbone resulting in a big bloody stain through his pants down his leg
which later required stitches.
And from what I heard, Sammy did in fact have to sit (backstage) in a large
bucket of ice in-between long song breaks during the other members' solo
spots. I imagine if he was wearin g those gay yellow polkadotted stretch
pants he usually wore that tour, that big red streak down his ass and legs
musta looked pretty funny.
T.B.
Tommy
> I I'm exaggerated a bit but one of the guys who used to be on one of the old
> versions of the Van Halen mailing list mentioned one time he saw the first
> show of the '88 Monsters of Rock tour and midway through the set while Hagar
> was running down a ramp, he slipped, fell back on his ass and cut his ass or
> tailbone resulting in a big bloody stain through his pants down his leg
> which later required stitches.
>
> And from what I heard, Sammy did in fact have to sit (backstage) in a large
> bucket of ice in-between long song breaks during the other members' solo
> spots. I imagine if he was wearin g those gay yellow polkadotted stretch
> pants he usually wore that tour, that big red streak down his ass and legs
> musta looked pretty funny.
LOL. That's hilarious
kstarheel
Rushgedlife wrote:
> "Heavy Metal's All-Time Top 100 Vocalists"
>
> 1 Robert Plant
> 2 Rob Halford
> 3 Steven Tyler
> 4 Chris Cornell
> 5 Bon Scott
> 6 Freddie Mercury
> 7 Bruce Dickinson
> 8 Ozzy Osbourne
> 9 Paul Rodgers
> 10 Ronnie James Dio
> 11 Axl Rose
> 12 Sammy Hagar
> 13 Geddy Lee
> 14 Geoff Tate
> 15 Mick Jagger
> 16 Jonathan Davis
> 17 Roger Daltrey
> 18 Paul Stanley
> 19 David Lee Roth
> 20 Kurt Cobain
> 21 Maynard James Keenan
> 22 Klaus Meine
> 23 Eddie Vedder
> 24 James Hetfield
> 25 Trent Reznor
> 26 Serj Tankian
> 27 Layne Staley
> 28 Steve Perry
> 29 Gene Simmons
> 30 Joe Elliott
> 31 Jon Bon Jovi
> 32 Alice Cooper
> 33 Vince Neil
> 34 Steve Marriott
> 35 Lajon Witherspoon
> 36 Sebastian Bach
> 37 Philip Anselmo
> 38 Zack De La Rocha
> 39 Brian Johnson
> 40 Bret Michaels
> 41 Udo Dirkschneider
> 42 David Draiman
> 43 Ian Gillian
> 44 Marilyn Manson
> 45 Jeff Keith
> 46 Chester Bennington
> 47 Sully Erna
> 48 Lemmy Kilmister
> 49 Aaron Lewis
> 50 Brett Scallions
> 51 Chino Moreno
> 52 Rob Zombie
> 53 Anthony Kiedis
> 54 David Coverdale
> 55 Gary Cherone
> 56 Andrew Wood
> 57 Scott Weiland
> 58 Tom Araya
> 59 Phil Lynnot
> 60 Rod Stewart
> 61 Scooter Ward
> 62 Ray Davies
> 63 Sonny Sandoval
> 64 David Bowie
> 65 Joan Jett
> 66 Josey Scott
> 67 Perry Farrell
> 68 Scott Stapp
> 69 Amy Lee
> 70 Don Dokken
> 71 Fred Durst
> 72 Mike Shinoda
> 73 Pepper Keenan
> 74 Dez Fafara
> 75 Gavin Rossdale
> 76 Blackie Lawless
> 77 Dave Wyndorf
> 78 Ann Wilson
> 79 Jimi Hendrix
> 80 Ville Valo
> 81 Peter Steele
> 82 Dave Williams
> 83 Dee Snider
> 84 Joe Lynn Turner
> 85 King Diamond
> 86 Corey Taylor
> 87 Jamey Jasta
> 88 Justin Hawkins
> 89 Dave Mustaine
> 90 Ian Astbury
> 91 Stephen Pearcy
> 92 Phil Mogg
> 93 Biff Byford
> 94 Cristina Scabbia
> 95 Dani Filth
> 96 Wes Scantlin
> 97 Tim "Ripper" Owens
> 98 Joshua Todd
> 99 Kevin Dubrow
> 100 Ray Gillen
>
> SOURCE: Hit Parader (November 2006 issue)
If Perry is on, then how do you leave off Brad Delp of Boston. This
list is dead to me. Perry is in the top 5 easily. Steven Tyler makes
me yak!
kstarheel
If you are going to put Steve Perry on this list, he can't be below #5.
That's just stupid. List is now dead to me.
Ron M.
news:1165624236.6...@73g2000cwn.googlegroups.com...
Although I certainly wouldn't consider Steve Perry to be a "Heavy Metal"
vocalist, I would consider him to be amongst the greatest male vocalists in
the history of the music business. Whether you ever liked Journey's music or
not, it's a fact that Mr. Perry could sing extremely well. I know of no
other male vocalist that I have heard people say as many complimentary
things about in regards to their singing skills. Lots and lots of people
say, "The guy that used to sing for Journey had an amazing voice!!! I just
loved to hear him sing."
kstarheel
Agreed. I would never put him on a 'Heavy Metal' list, but he's one
of the best Rock vocalists ever. Period.
stephenj
> "Heavy Metal's All-Time Top 100 Vocalists"
>
> 1 Robert Plant
> 2 Rob Halford
> 3 Steven Tyler
> 4 Chris Cornell
> 5 Bon Scott
> 6 Freddie Mercury
> 7 Bruce Dickinson
> 8 Ozzy Osbourne
> 9 Paul Rodgers
> 10 Ronnie James Dio
> 11 Axl Rose
> 12 Sammy Hagar
> 13 Geddy Lee
> 14 Geoff Tate
> 15 Mick Jagger
> 16 Jonathan Davis
> 17 Roger Daltrey
> 18 Paul Stanley
> 19 David Lee Roth
> 20 Kurt Cobain
only 2,7,8 and 10 are "metal" in the normal vernacular. and i'd bet most
metal-heads would rate dio #1, on pure vocal talent.
--
"when i visited Aden before collectivization,
all the markets were full of fish product. After
collectivization, the fish immediately disappeared."
- Aleksandr Vassiliev, Soviet KGB official
stephenj
> Ron M. wrote:
>
> Agreed. I would never put him on a 'Heavy Metal' list, but he's one
> of the best Rock vocalists ever. Period.
sounds too much like a girl.
kstarheel
stephenj wrote:
> kstarheel wrote:
> > Ron M. wrote:
> >
>
> > Agreed. I would never put him on a 'Heavy Metal' list, but he's one
> > of the best Rock vocalists ever. Period.
>
> sounds too much like a girl.
It's a funny thing called range. Screaming would be a metal singer.
Rushgedlife
1 Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin)
2 Rob Halford (Judas Priest)
3 Steven Tyler (Aerosmith)
4 Chris Cornell (Soundgarden/Audioslave)
5 Bon Scott (AC/DC)
6 Freddie Mercury (Queen)
7 Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden)
8 Ozzy Osbourne (Black Sabbath)
9 Paul Rodgers (Free, Bad Company)
10 Ronnie James Dio (Rainbow, Black Sabbath)
11 Axl Rose (Guns N' Roses)
12 Sammy Hagar (Montrose, VH)
13 Geddy Lee (Rush)
14 Geoff Tate (Queensryche)
15 Mick Jagger (Rolling Stones)
16 Jonathan Davis (Korn)
17 Roger Daltrey (The Who)
18 Paul Stanley (KISS)
19 David Lee Roth (VH)
20 Kurt Cobain (Nirvana)
21 Maynard James Keenan (Tool)
22 Klaus Meine (Scorpions)
23 Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam)
24 James Hetfield (Metallica)
25 Trent Reznor (Nine Inch Nails)
26 Serj Tankian (System Of A Down)
27 Layne Staley (Alice In Chains)
28 Steve Perry (Journey)
29 Gene Simmons (KISS)
30 Joe Elliott (Def Leppard)
31 Jon Bon Jovi (Bon Jovi)
32 Alice Cooper
33 Vince Neil (Motley Crue)
34 Steve Marriott (Humble Pie/Small Faces)
35 Lajon Witherspoon (Sevendust)
36 Sebastian Bach (Skid Row)
37 Philip Anselmo (Pantera)
38 Zack De La Rocha (Rage Against The Machine)
39 Brian Johnson (AC/DC)
40 Bret Michaels (Poison)
41 Udo Dirkschneider (Accept)
42 David Draiman (Disturbed)
43 Ian Gillian (Deep Purple, Black Sabbath)
44 Marilyn Manson
45 Jeff Keith (Tesla)
46 Chester Bennington (Linkin Park)
47 Sully Erna (Godsmack)
48 Lemmy Kilmister (Motorhead)
49 Aaron Lewis (Staind)
50 Brett Scallions (Fuel)
51 Chino Moreno (Deftones)
52 Rob Zombie (White Zombie)
53 Anthony Kiedis (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
54 David Coverdale (Whitesnake)
55 Gary Cherone (Extreme, VH)
56 Andrew Wood (Mother Love Bone)
57 Scott Weiland (STP, Velvet Revolver)
58 Tom Araya (Slayer)
59 Phil Lynnot (Thin Lizzy)
60 Rod Stewart (Small Faces)
61 Scooter Ward (Cold)
62 Ray Davies (Kinks)
63 Sonny Sandoval (POD)
64 David Bowie
65 Joan Jett
66 Josey Scott (Saliva)
67 Perry Farrell (Jane's Addiction)
68 Scott Stapp (Creed)
69 Amy Lee (Evanescence)
70 Don Dokken (Dokken)
71 Fred Durst (Limp Bizkit)
72 Mike Shinoda (Linkin Park)
73 Pepper Keenan (Corrosion of Conformity)
74 Dez Fafara (Coal Chamber)
75 Gavin Rossdale (Bush)
76 Blackie Lawless (WASP)
77 Dave Wyndorf (Monster Magnet)
78 Ann Wilson (Heart)
79 Jimi Hendrix
80 Ville Valo (HIM)
81 Peter Steele (Type O Negative)
82 Dave Williams (Drowning Pool)
83 Dee Snider (Twisted Sister)
84 Joe Lynn Turner (Rainbow/Deep Purple)
85 King Diamond
86 Corey Taylor (Slipknot)
87 Jamey Jasta (Hatebreed)
88 Justin Hawkins (The Darkness)
89 Dave Mustaine (Megadeth)
90 Ian Astbury (The Cult)
91 Stephen Pearcy (RATT)
92 Phil Mogg (UFO)
93 Biff Byford (Saxon)
94 Cristina Scabbia (Lacuna Coil)
95 Dani Filth (Cradle Of Filth)
96 Wes Scantlin (Puddle Of Mudd)
97 Tim "Ripper" Owens (Judas Priest)
98 Joshua Todd (Buckcherry)
99 Kevin Dubrow (Quiet Riot)
100 Ray Gillen (Badlands, Black Sabbath)
kstarheel
Again, this is such a stupid list. Ann Wilson? metal singer? Hardly.
Even though she is an awsome vocalist. Where's Doug Pinnick of King's
X?
Your best Rock vocalist list is simply this:
1. Steve Perry
2. Robert Plant
3. Doug Pinnick
4. Brad Delp
5. Chris Cornell
6. Jimi
7. David Coverdale
8. Brad Delp
9. Ozzy
10. Sammy Hagar
T B
(snip)
> Your best Rock vocalist list is simply this:
> 1. Steve Perry
> 2. Robert Plant
> 3. Doug Pinnick
> 4. Brad Delp
> 5. Chris Cornell
> 6. Jimi
> 7. David Coverdale
> 8. Brad Delp
> 9. Ozzy
> 10. Sammy Hagar
Good Lord.
T.B.
Rushgedlife
>Again, this is such a stupid list.
Without defending the list too much (there are some puzzlers), the vast
majority on the list would at least have to be classified as "heavy" or
"hard rock" (many are even indeed "heavy metal").
I'm old school and my definition of "heavy metal" is very narrow minded
and stuck in the late 70's and 80's (Iron Maiden, Judas Priest,
Metallica, etc.).
The term is probably a bit more expansive these days and includes many
newer bands that I'm not very familiar with (or care for very much).
Their place on any given subjective list is not a problem for me
(although they wouldn't make my list). I guess time moves on and things
change. Music I used to think of as "heavy" years ago, ain't considered
so heavy anymore.
>Ann Wilson? metal singer?
I don't have a problem with calling her "Heavy Metal".
At least the description is half right :)
p.s. Ann used to be a hot little number back in the day.
Tommy
> 1. Steve Perry
No balls.
> 2. Robert Plant
Good.
> 3. Doug Pinnick
Never heard him.
> 4. Brad Delp
No balls.
> 5. Chris Cornell
Okay.
> 6. Jimi
Guitar player? Yes. Vocalist? No.
> 7. David Coverdale
Gay.
> 8. Brad Delp
Gay.
> 9. Ozzy
Not really.
> 10. Sammy Hagar
Terrible.
stephenj
> stephenj wrote:
>
>>kstarheel wrote:
>>
>>>Ron M. wrote:
>>>
>>
>>>Agreed. I would never put him on a 'Heavy Metal' list, but he's one
>>>of the best Rock vocalists ever. Period.
>>
>>sounds too much like a girl.
>
>
>
> It's a funny thing called range.
yes, but the higher ranges are the girly ranges. i mean, why not just
hire mariah carey to sing "who's cryin' now" ...?
--
Marx's mission was to identify fault, place blame, urge change,
and above all, to enlist disciplined belief. In the latter,
his success exceeded any man since Mohammed.
- JK Galbraith
Tommy
> yes, but the higher ranges are the girly ranges. i mean, why not just
> hire mariah carey to sing "who's cryin' now" ...?
I don't think singing high is the actual problem. The problem is when
the voices have no balls. For instance, Geddy Lee and Bruce Dickinson
can probably hit the same notes. But when Dickinson does it, you can
still tell that it's a guy singing. With Lee, it's the opposite.
stephenj
good point. dickinson has some bass, some balls, underlying even those
high notes. but guys like lee and perry, and also the singer from Boston
(delp?) don't.
it's just all ballsless trebble.
Rushgedlife
>A few of my favorite rock singers over the years:
>Robin Zander
>Stevie Nicks
>Bon Scott
>Chris Cornell
>Robert Plant
>DLR
>Hagar
>Greg Dulli
>Scott Lucas
Where's Anthony Kiedis :)
Lukan
> Even though she is an awsome vocalist. Where's Doug Pinnick of King's
> X?
> Your best Rock vocalist list is simply this:
> 1. Steve Perry
> 2. Robert Plant
> 3. Doug Pinnick
> 4. Brad Delp
> 5. Chris Cornell
> 6. Jimi
> 7. David Coverdale
> 8. Brad Delp
> 9. Ozzy
> 10. Sammy Hagar
Ozzy doesn't belong on ANY best singers list (I have all the guys albums sitting behind me, but he's a shit singer), and half of the singers on your list have never released a heavy metal song.