Axl Rose....
Everyone else
Axl Rose....
Everyone else
"....the two players I liked watching the most were Barry Larkin and Eric Davis. I was suitably entertained by their effortless skill that I didn't need them crashing into walls like a squirrel on a coke binge." - dsmith421
I'll first name a couple of vocalists not yet mentioned that I like, in part because of their ability to sing various styles of music.
Ray Charles sang rhythm and blues, jazz, gospel, country and pop, and seemed at home in each genre, even as he sometimes pushed their limits.
Glen Campbell is best remembered for his country and country-pop hits (and his guitar playing), but he was also a Beach Boy briefly in the mid-60s. He's the only male singer I've ever heard who didn't embarrass himself by covering Roy Orbison's "Crying."
I realize that Martina McBride has been mentioned by another poster, but I want to second that nomination. In addition to her country hits, Martina can do rock, in concert she rivals Judy Garland's version of "Over the Rainbow," and she can cover tradional country artists such as Loretta Lynn (adding a twang) or Tammy Wynette.
Linda Ronstadt nailed songs in both Spanish and English, could rock, and did pop standards justice.
Elvis Presley has been mentioned, but Elvis was almost unique in his ability to cover multiple genres of music, and to do it well.
Pat Benatar has an amazingly powerful voice.
Whitney Houston, Karen Carpenter, Aretha Franklin, Patsy Cline and Roy Orbison have already justly been mentioned.
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"Hey...Dad. Wanna Have A Catch?" Kevin Costner in "Field Of Dreams."
Dave Grohl
Eddie Vedder
Zac Brown
Chris Stapleton
Freddie Mercury
To each his own. I threw Eddie Vedder in there, but I don't think he is a great vocalist. Other than him, all the other four guys have either a great voice or a voice where it makes me stop and say 'man I like his voice.'
George Jones
Marvin Gaye
Aretha Franklin
Everyone else
redsfanmia (08-18-2020)
My top five favorites are:
Adele
George Jones
Chris Cornell
Mavis Staples
Patsy Cline.
When I see the 2016 Reds, I see a 100 loss team and no direction.
I'll throw one name I haven't seen yet and wonder how he can't be mentioned yet... Bob Seger.
My list is probably (in no particular order):
Freddy Mercury
Bob Seger
I don't have speakers working for this comp right now so I can't really sit here and listen to music to find 3 more.
Originally Posted by teamselig
This is as subjective a topic as could possibly exist.
"One problem with people who have no vices is that they're pretty sure to have some annoying virtues."
marcshoe (08-18-2020)
Female:
Alice Faye
Judy Garland
Doris Day
Irene Dunn
Kathryn Grayson
"One problem with people who have no vices is that they're pretty sure to have some annoying virtues."
marcshoe (08-18-2020)
Absolutely. I love every singer mentioned in this thread. A lot depends on genre. Also, songs are important too. For example, I think Adele has an incredible voice, but I don’t like her songs for some
reason. I prefer Sia for that reason. I’m a big Axl Rose fan because I think he has the most unique voice of all-time. No one sounds even remotely like him. I like Guns ‘n Roses too, but I need to be ready to rock before listening.
"....the two players I liked watching the most were Barry Larkin and Eric Davis. I was suitably entertained by their effortless skill that I didn't need them crashing into walls like a squirrel on a coke binge." - dsmith421
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It is on the whole probable that we continually dream, but that consciousness makes such a noise that we do not hear it. Carl Jung.
Kingspoint (08-19-2020)
Current day, Marcus Mumford from Mumford and Sons has some serious pipes. He’s my favorite vocalist right now. Listen to Delta Live when you get a chance. It’s awesome.
"....the two players I liked watching the most were Barry Larkin and Eric Davis. I was suitably entertained by their effortless skill that I didn't need them crashing into walls like a squirrel on a coke binge." - dsmith421
Donna freakin' Summer
and Sam Cooke
and Noddy Holder
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