Incredible artistry. He rose to prominence playing Kim Hyde in the Australian TV series Home and Away (200407) before leaving to begin a film career in, Christopher Michael Pratt (born June 21, 1979) is an American actor. Chris Galya, 35 TV Actor. Check out: Next, Though perhaps limited in terms of technical ability, The Cures Robert Smith nonetheless has one of the most distinctive singers in rock. Check out: Antichrist Superstar, Van Morrisons chameleonic career has seen him tackle everything from Thems earthy R&B to the dreamy abstractions of the much-vaunted Astral Weeks. Tom Jones is not even on the list?! [3] In an interview with Mark Needham, an engineer who worked with Isaak on "Wicked Game", Needham claimed that it took several years to put the track together. I don't think they ever manufactured any of the things. After years working as a stand-up comedian and appearing in minor film .more #230 of 272 The Best (Male) Actors Working Today #519 of 643 The Best Actors In Film History #18 of 122 The Best SNL Cast Members Of All Time 6 About. Check out: Losing My Religion. for sure these 2 are missing , Klaus Meine ( Scorpions) and Phil Mogg ( UFO) . I was not always a fan of Foreigners music or style, but Gramm must be counted along with Steve Perry, Paul Rodgers and Steve Marriott as that classic rock-vocalist combination of perfect pitch over a ridiculous range coupled with just enough gravel & edge to not sound like a choirboy who hasnt lived what hes singing. His key release was arguably 1960s Top 20 album The Sound Of Fury, consisting almost entirely of self-penned material. Isaak revealed in a 2002 interview with Acoustic Guitar that he uses a one-of-a-kind Gibson: For my electric, I've got a one-off Gibson version of a Gretsch 6120, a sort of Chet Atkins thing. This Is The Rock 92 Team Chris Kelly chriskelly@rock92.com View Bio Chris Demm chrisdemm@rock92.com View Bio Biggie biggie@rock92.com View Bio Dave Aiken dave@rock92.com View Bio The Bon Jovi frontman also has a distinct, slightly nasally quality to his delivery which allows him to conquer material as diverse as the Americana-tinged Blaze Of Glory and melting ballads (Ill Be There For You) as well as evergreen, arena-sized anthems such as You Give Love A Bad Name, Bad Medicine, and the ubiquitous Livin On A Prayer, which turned his band into superstars. Noddy Holder better than Robert Plant and just about everyone on this list. While he passed away in 2010, he remains one of the most influential metal frontmen of all time. Aquarius Named Chris #39. Wherever they stand on expertise, their need to communicate goes above and beyond, and as well see in a few cases throughout our list of the 100 best male rock singers of all time being onstage can literally be a case of choosing life or death. Let us know in the comments below. December 16 . 20 . This category has the following 18 subcategories, out of 18 total. [16], In addition to his work as a musician, Isaak has appeared in numerous feature films and television shows as an actor, sometimes as a main character, but mostly playing smaller roles. Because there are so many more than just Evans, Pratt, Hemsworth and Pine. The exclusion of Lou Gramm, lead singer for Foreigner, is criminal. Influential later titles Doc At The Radar Station and Ice Cream For Crow, however, found him blending elements of blues, free jazz, rock, and the avant-garde with spectacular results. More recently, though, its gained a subtlety and grace which have helped him tackle material ranging from the hypnotic Sunflower to the acoustic Friday Street and the soul-jazz flavored Its Written In The Stars as hes risen to the challenges of his eclectic, multi-decade solo career. Check out: (Everything I Do) I Do It For You, Iconic, eccentric and manically energetic, vocalist Diamond David Lee Roth was one of Van Halens defining components, along with Eddie Van Halens guitar wizardry, and he became a nuanced and powerful vocal technician in his own right during his subsequent solo career. The list is just a joke. That year he released Forever Blue, Isaak's fifth album, and the accompanying tour featured Hershel Yatovitz on guitar. This category may require frequent maintenance to avoid becoming too large. STEVE PERRY SHOULD BE ON MOUNT RUSHMORE !!! First Name: Chris. Wheres Eric Burdon? And, yes, melodic treats such as Yesterday, Blackbird, Shes Leaving Home, Penny Lane, and Let It Be are littered here, there and everywhere in his canon. 9. Hey guys you are missing one person who didnt make the list does the name John Waite sound familiar to you guys Im impressed with some of the choices Brian Johnson,Lou Reed, Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, Paul Rodgers,Prince, David Bowie, Billy Idol, Jon Bon Jovi ,Dave Grohl, Michael Hutchence, You also Scott Weiland and Jakob Dylan and His dad Bob, I also think Joe Strummer was a great choice too I was a huge fan of the Clash mind you guys Im 42 but my taste in music is rather eclectic and also we cant forget Joe Jackson and Joe Strummers cohort Mick Jones I also admire Phil Lynott Joe Elliott as well Robert Palmer and Robin Zander and Rob Thomas and Rob Halford and lets not forget Alan Parsons Steve Miller now were talking and Lou Gramm and Kelly Hansen Chris Cornell perfect choice too. Isaak is closely associated with film director David Lynch, who has used his music in numerous films. Queen was good but come on. Klaus Meine of Scorpions should be top 5. Christopher Isaak (born June 26, 1956) is an American rock musician and occasional actor. Peter Hammill? And how about Benjamin Orr from the Cars? I realize these lists are subjective, but some of these named are legendary tone deaf vocalists that can scream but not sing. Stupid list. Check out: No Erasin, Yorkshire-born David Coverdale is the possessor of a velvety baritone with a serviceably bluesy inflection which has stood him in good stead across five decades and found him helming glorious hard rock records with both Deep Purple and Whitesnake, as well as the widely-acclaimed Coverdale-Page album with Led Zeppelin legend Jimmy Page. Odetta 5. [7] The artwork for Chris Isaak was photographed by fashion photographer Bruce Weber. People told me they thought it was a White Falcon, but it's not. Check out: Mama, The Kinks frontman is usually praised primarily for his songwriting; his distinctive narratives, observational skills and wry social commentaries have produced some of the most treasured songs in the history of rock and pop. Just 3 missing names: Lists about and ranking the best, worst, most interesting, and most surprising names of real people, normal and famous. Check out: Maggie May, Unlike some of the best male rock singers, INXS Michael Hutchence was lauded primarily as an electrifying live performer, but he possessed a robust baritone with plenty of range. No LAYNE Staley in top 100? Check out: Lovesong, Rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter Steve Miller initially immersed himself in Chicagos legendary blues scene, where he jammed with greats like Muddy Waters and Buddy Guy. Steve Walsh of Kansas should be on the list, no question about it. Everyone has their personal faves, but not having Roy Or is on in the top ten is a joke. . When you consider hes put his inimitable stamp on styles as diverse as country (Nashville Skyline), gospel (Slow Train Coming), blues (Time Out Of Mind) and the heartbroken balladry of Blood On The Tracks, its hard to disagree. I think that just comes through age, experience and maturity, I suppose. Steve Walsh of Kansas should be in top 10. Both he and Jennifer Weist are popular German rock singers. Check out: The Spirit Of Radio, Ian Astbury employed a somewhat brighter timbre when he sang on The Cults earlier gothic/post-punk records, though he channelled his inner Jim Morrison when his band transitioned to a more traditional hard rock style on touchtone albums Electric and Sonic Temple in the late 80s and early 90s. A few of his larger parts in films were in David Lynch's Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me in 1992 and in the 1993 Bernardo Bertolucci-directed Little Buddha, in which he starred alongside Bridget Fonda and Keanu Reeves. However, his sizeable canon has seen him put a singular spin on everything from the raging rocknroll of Crazy Horse to the country stylings of Harvest and the furious, politically-charged Living With War. But Procol Harmum released eleven great albums between 1967 and 1991. Check out: Under My Wheels, One of contemporary rocks most charismatic voices, The Killers Brandon Flowers possesses a dramatic low tenor which has already graced a bucketload of hits ranging from the gospel-tinged All The Things Weve Done through to The Man and 2019s hard-hitting, politically-resonant Land Of The Free. Flowers remains especially proud of The Killers signature hit, Mr. The guests on the remaining seven episodes of the series were: Stevie Nicks, Glen Campbell, Michael Bubl, Chicago, The Smashing Pumpkins, Yusuf Islam, and Jewel.[19]. His singing voice is broadly a tenor, but he has a unique timbre and his falsetto has an eerie, androgynous quality which has been widely-praised and often imitated but never bettered. 8. Check out: Fool For Your Loving, Such was the level of theatricality involved in Alice Coopers original stage act that the mock executions, fake blood, dismembered dolls and live snakes all tended to overshadow his bands chops and the fact that Cooper himself was a more than half-decent singer. As any number of biographies have revealed, Morrison had a penchant for personal excess which started to take its toll on his voice but his rich, distinctive baritone nonetheless held up well throughout The Doors six-year career. Though a showman first and foremost, Harveys charismatic, thickly-accented voice lent itself to material ranging from the hard-rocking Swampsnake to a Vaudevillian cover of Jacques Brels Next. He died in 1982, but has been cited as an influence by John Lydon and Nick Cave, while Slades Noddy Holder astutely described his music as decadent rock burlesque. Storming the charts with Led Zeppelin from 1968 to 1980, Plant's distinctive tenor voice defined an era of hard rock. Check out: Jump, Guitar god Eric Clapton only turned to singing out of necessity when pressured to perform lead vocals on Blind Faiths lone album in 1969. Check out: Breaking The Law, Dee Dee Ramone once said of his bandmate Joey Ramone, All the other singers [in New York] were copying David Johansen [of New York Dolls] but Joey was totally unique. The late bassist wasnt wrong. Intense, powerful, and one of rocknrolls most celebrated live performers, his shows often clock in at over three hours and his albums are littered with landmark vocal performances. The list should be about vocal ability and importance to rock history from that standpoint. Check out: The Day The World Went Away, The much-acclaimed late frontman of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers had a distinctive and enduring light baritone voice, which was perfect for his bands driving, Byrds-esque blue-collar rock. Check out: Close To The Edge, Originally Genesis frontman, but also a fully-fledged solo star for over four decades, Peter Gabriel has amassed a remarkable body of work with his distinctive, tonally strong and latterly slightly husky voice always keeping pace with his musics artistic innovation and consistently great songs. However, he employed it to devastating effect on a series of dramatic radio hits such as White Wedding, Rebel Yell, and Eyes Without A Face, all of which became MTV staples and yielded multi-platinum sales. You forgot one of the top male vocalist of the world, words straight from Casey Kasem himself. Check out: Forever Young, Hard to classify (hes technically a counter-tenor) and easy to parody, Neil Young is another iconic performer whose passionate, yet nasally vocal delivery polarises opinion. I hadnt been to Mississippi when I wrote Proud Mary, or Louisiana when I wrote Born On The Bayou, but somehow it all just seemed familiar to me. Check out: White Wedding, Like his heartland rock rival Bruce Springsteen, Bob Seger wrote impassioned, blue-collar anthems with an across-the-board appeal which he delivered with a raspy voice and a gutsy urgency. As with basketball (Jordan vs James). Perhaps most comfortable belting out blues and straightahead hard rock, he returned to Deep Purple for 1984s Perfect Strangers and continues to notch up chart success, with the bands latest 2017 album, Infinite, rising to No.6 in the UK. Check out: Venus In Furs, Creedence Clearwater Revival notched up a seemingly endless string of hits in the late 60s and early 70s. Bon Jovi and Joe Elliott top 20, and Robin Zander and Noddy Holder not on the list. Influenced. Check out: Blue Collar Man (Long Nights), Prior to his tragic death, in July 2017, Linkin Parks Chester Bennington had established himself as one of the most influential and significant male rock singers of the 21st Century. Check out: Love Will Tear Us Apart, Lynyryd Skynyrds iconic original frontman is generally recalled for his baritone vocals, which were such a feature of his bands legend-enshrining tracks Freebird and Sweet Home Alabama. However, he also had a sweet and mellow mid-range and could also handle ballads such as the haunting Simple Man with real aplomb. Lot on this list the guy could actually sing. If Ronnie James Dio is not in the top 3 this list is utter garbage. This adult sitcom featured Isaak and his band playing themselves, and the episode plots were based on fictional accounts of the backstage world of Isaakthe rock star next door. What no colin hay from men at work who wrote this list one of oz best singers and guitars of the 80s. Some of the above can be studied or taught, but a really iconic vocalist is a unique individual who simply cant be invented. Elvis Presley, Freddie Mercury from Queen, John Lennon . There may be some truth in that, though the Iron Maiden frontman has a wide vocal range and can call upon a quasi-operatic tenor, so like his much-vaunted contemporaries Ronnie James Dio and Rob Halford he has subtlety and technique on his side, as well as grit, guts and firepower. Leading from the front with Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds and Grinderman, hes shown hes capable of delivering everything from apocalyptic blues to sombre, tear-jerking ballads and psych-tinged garage-rock with spine-chilling conviction. He could sing 90% of the name on this list under the table. The likes of Born To Run, Born In The USA, Thunder Road, and Brilliant Disguise are barely the tip of a truly gargantuan iceberg. Rock, Pop, Blues, and more music lists, Click "Main . Give me a break. He not only fronted that band, he wrote all the bestselling, highest-charting songs that band has ever had in their 50-year history! 80s Male Rock Singers. steely dan deserves some love on this list. 42. You could discuss the science all day, but suffice it to say, Roses remarkable range marks him out as one of rocks most formidable vocalists, with his dynamic performances on songs ranging from anthemic rockers (Sweet Child O Mine, Welcome To The Jungle) to power ballads (Dont Cry, November Rain) having long since marked him out as one of the greats. Amazing range, skill, and looks. Compiling a list of the best male rock singers is quite a challenge: the beauty and/or power of a great voice impacts on us all on different, highly personal levels. Ummm Justin Hawkins, Matt Bellamy, Brian Johnson ? Robin Zander should be in top 5 and he is nor even on this list. There were many WTF moments indeed when going through the list. Stand-outs include numerous evergreen hits such as Summer Of 69, Run To You, US chart-topper Heaven and, of course, 1991s legendary power ballad (Everything I Do) I Do It For You, which topped the UK charts for no less than 16 weeks. Jim Morrison, Phil Linnot were in great bands but none of them was a great singer. Check out: Night Moves, Renowned and equally reviled for the mournful dourness of his voice, Morrissey has nonetheless excelled as both lead singer with The Smiths and as a solo star. As his performances on songs ranging from the woozy, psychedelic Black Hole Sun, the complex Spoonman, and the visceral Jesus Christ Pose prove, Cornell was a truly fearless vocalist. Check out: The Number Of The Beast, A vocalists vocalist, former Journey frontman turned solo star Steve Perrys distinctive tenor has picked up accolades across the board, and he can number musical icons from Jon Bon Jovi to Queens Brian May among his fans. Anyone care to listen to You need loving by the Small Faces and the delivery by an 18 year old kid has to be blown away by it. However, his husky, cigarettes and whiskey-soaked voice, along with his rumbling bass guitar, were integral components of Motrheads hallmark sound. Recognized by his peers as one of the best. Warner Bros. moved Isaak to their Reprise Records label in 1988. Burton Cummings should easily be in the top five (second only to Freddie, in my humble opinion). 10. Lame! The late great Bradley Delp of Boston. Check out: All Along The Watchtower, One of the most iconic figures from the heavy rock and metal world, Lemmy certainly wasnt one of rocks by-the-book singers in the technical sense. Whenever I see or hear someone making a Greatest of All Time List, I always smile. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. So let us hear your voice if you think weve missed someone. His early albums saw him affect an androgynous falsetto that played up to his penchant for blurring boundaries a style that would later evolve into the most seductive voice on this list of the best male rock singers. Adrian Belew of King Crimson-his voice is amazing! Eric Burdon? The record producer Erik Jacobsen was instrumental in Isaak's sound for 15 years. Arguably the most contentious of inclusions in this list of the best male rock singers of all time, The Falls late frontman will no doubt polarize opinion here as his band did in life. Even his detractors would have to concede that rocknroll would be significantly poorer without the presence of this ornery Canadian. moved over eight million copies. Indeed, his legend was already enshrined after he crawled from the wreckage of The Stooges with three seminal albums under his belt. If you want to hear music starting from fifty years ago that has stood the test of time, I highly recommend listening to the first five albums: Procol Harum, Shine On Brightly, A Salty Dog, Home, Broken Barricades. George Roger Waters is a singer, songwriter, bassist, and composer from the United Kingdom. "2 Guys Named Chris is a breath of fresh air. Chris Martin (Lead Vocalist of the Rock Band 'Coldplay') 91. Mud Status Quo .. Freddie was a huge fan of Pauls he was one of the few singers he really looked up to. Check out: Simple Man, Though perhaps limited in technical ability, Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor delivers his bands songs with a panache and charisma thats his alone, and hes developed a creepy, nasally croon which has defined his style. I consider Gary Brooker of Procol Harum to be one the ten best rock singers of all time. Welcome to TV Guide's 12 Days of Chris-Mas, a . I saw the same thing. Check out: Dancing In The Moonlight, Possessing a powerful, resonant voice much larger than his diminutive physical stature would suggest, New Hampshire-born Ronnie James Dio rose to prominence as part of the late 70s and early 80s metal and hard rock scene. Check out: Midnight Rider, Surviving the heartbreak of losing his friend and Nirvana bandmate Kurt Cobain, Foo Fighters leader Dave Grohl has emerged as one of modern rocks most significant frontmen over the past 25 years. Brad Delp no even on the list. Theres no doubting the power and passion of his performance on evergreen hits Chantilly Lace, Whole Lotta Shakin Goin On, and Great Balls Of Fire, but some of his country-flavored staples, such as Would You Take Another Chance On Me, also capture him at his plaintive best. Where is Jimmy Barnes? How could you not have Layne Staley on this list blows my mind. I have kidded with her that I am the best singer and she says Kev there is no best..its really true when I think about it analytically its whatever you like ! Okay, I just looked at the title again legendary. THE vocal talent extraordinaire bar-none!! Perhaps more than anything, however, all the retrospective activity reminded us exactly why the flamboyant Freddie Mercury and his fearless, four-octave vocal range still rocks us like no other rock singer before or since and why hell likely remain the champion of best male rock singers for many years to come. Another glaring omission is James Dewar of the Robin Trower band. [21] He joined James Blunt and returning judges Guy Sebastian and Dannii Minogue. Chris Harms's age is 43. If you wouldnt have wanted to listen to them a cappella, they cant be top. Singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Jon Anderson co-founded prog-rock monoliths Yes with Chris Squire in 1968 and is regarded as one of rock's greatest singers. Though instantly recognisable on his own terms, Curtis was also influenced by his hero, Iggy Pop, and even borrowed a Frank Sinatra hits collection from Factory Records boss Tony Wilson before recording Joy Divisions classic hit Love Will Tear Us Apart. He can shout, he can whisper and he can transform his voice so much that you would swear it was a different singer. Best of the Purple singers, especially live and his vocals on Captain Beyond was an additional instrument. Check out: Brilliant Disguise, Sartorially elegant and blessed with a seductive croon to match, former Roxy Music frontman turned solo star Bryan Ferry has been one of the most stylish men in pop for over four decades. Initially running concurrently, his solo career began with 1969s An Old Raincoat Wont Ever Let You Down, though 1971s Every Picture Tells A Story featuring signature hit Maggie May made him a household name. In 2009, The Biography Channel aired The Chris Isaak Hour, a one-hour music interview and performance show hosted by Isaak. [5], Isaak attended Amos Alonzo Stagg High School in Stockton, graduating in 1974. they should all be at the top. After years working as a stand-up comedian and appearing in minor film, Christopher Walken (born Ronald Walken, March 31, 1943) is an American actor, dancer, director, screenwriter, and playwright who has appeared in more than 100 films and television programs, including. About. Check out: The Gunners Dream, Rather like Hendrix or Elvis Costello, late grunge icon Kurt Cobain always cops the plaudits for his songwriting skills and his guitar playing, but hes rarely afforded his due as a vocalist, even though his raw, raspy delivery inspired a generation with songs such as Smells Like Teen Spirit, Lithium, and Heart-Shaped Box. Its perhaps best represented on Nirvanas widely-acclaimed MTV Unplugged, wherein he pours his heart and soul into stripped-down versions of the bands key tracks and a series of inspired covers. Who Is The Coolest Actor In The World Right Now? They repaid him by wiping him from rock n roll history, slandering him in the press and in interviews as if he were still a threat to Rodgers. Youll also see comedians named Chris, like Chris Rock. Greg Lake, anyone?? Chris Dixon, 26 YouTube Star. His grainy, Robert Plant-esque wail remained an essential part of the bands make-up until 2016 when he was forced to retire on medical advice due to hearing loss. The Rolling Stones had Mick Jagger, the Doors had Jim Morrison, Led Zeppelin had Robert Plant -- these vocalists were all frontmen who commanded the crowd's attention, but their names weren't on the album covers. The list is not headed as best frontman or singer/songwriter? Check out: Under The Bridge, Nobody dares disagree that Bob Dylan is one of the most iconic singer-songwriters of them all, but as a vocalist he arguably represents the largest jar of Marmite known to rock. A mod style icon from the get-go, Small Faces (and latterly Humble Pie) frontman shone on 60s hits including Whatcha Gonna Do About It, Itchycoo Park, and Tin Soldier, and he went on to influence artists as diverse as Paul Weller and Steve Perry. Period, the end. He has such stage presence and magic about him. what a joke. A guy that could sing country, rock, blues, and R&B and make is sound like they all were his specialities and he is #8? Rodgers sings 3-octaves and is a baritone, one of the most common vocal styles for any male singer, admittedly hes consistent and smooth). Check out: Enter Sandman, Another of modern rocks most instantly recognisable voices, Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds has been widely praised for his charismatic baritone. Have you heard his range? Chris Wood, 34 TV Actor. Soul music made us shuffle our feet while enjoying immortal voices -- James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Curtis Mayfield. Behind-The-Scenes Facts From 'Thor: Ragnarok,' Marvel's Silliest Triumph, The Greatest Actors Who Have Never Won An Oscar (For Acting), The Top Casting Choices For The Next James Bond Actor, The Greatest Actors & Actresses in Entertainment History, A Gaggle of Christopher Walken Impressions, Ranked Best to Worst, American Public Figures Who Are National Treasures. While his prolific work rate shows no signs of letting up, neither does his ability to sprinkle vocal stardust all over his latest releases, such as the jazz-tinged Versatile and The Prophet Speaks consummate collection of covers and originals. However, he proved himself an able replacement as Floyd followed a more prog-oriented direction, cutting classic albums including Meddle, Dark Side Of The Moon and Wish You Were Here in the early-to-mid-70s. This list features NBA players named Chris, like Chris Bosh, musicians named Chris, like Chris Martin, footballers named Chris, like Chris Doleman, and actors called Chris, like Chris Pratt. Known for his bright, yet pleasingly husky tenor, Grohls control and stamina are remarkable, and hes able to sing lengthy, high-energy passages without tiring or seemingly hurting his voice. Check out: Never Tear Us Apart, Elton John originally sang in a much higher range at the time of his million-selling breakthrough album, 1973s Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, though he explored a much deeper range after he worked with R&B producer Thom Bell in 1977, and his timbre again naturally deepened after he had vocal surgery in Australia prior to 1988s Reg Strikes Back. Pages in this category should be moved to subcategories where applicable. Youve lost all credibility. Early demos reveal him as nervous and inexperienced, but he quickly grew in confidence through regular gigging, and by the time The Doors recorded their seminal, self-titled debut album late in 1966, hed pretty much nailed his signature croon. Dude play mad leads and sang great at the same time. His first solo hit, Solsbury Hill, the Kate Bush duet Dont Give Up and his spellbinding anti-apartheid hymn, Biko, are three prime examples of Gabriels passionate and reflective vocal performances. Probably no one in my Top 10 favorite lead singers can even sing close to him. To try and pretend 1984-1994 never happened is sick enough, but to disrespect a musician who saved the band youre making money from is depravity. Check out: Tutti Frutti, Pearl Jam emerged as one of grunges biggest acts, but their resilient and charismatic frontman has played a significant role in keeping them at rocks top table. 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