kutulu 1,676 Posted May 1, 2006 Right now. Not someone who is dead (Freddy M.) or past their prime (Plant) [just as possible examples] but who is putting the thunder down now on new music. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rusty Syringes 478 Posted May 1, 2006 RUSTY FOCKING SYRINGES!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electric Mayhem 35 Posted May 1, 2006 David Coverdale and Ozzy are both over the hill/past their prime AND can 'bring it' better than pretty much anyone out there right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[zombie] 0 Posted May 1, 2006 best voice is probably chris cornell, but this has been discussed before. i don't know that i'd consider him having the "most powerful" voice, though... tough one. plenty of voices i prefer, but none are really powerful in the way that you most likely mean. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
30 Fat, Bald & Texan 5 Posted May 1, 2006 prolly Bono Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brinett9 0 Posted May 1, 2006 prolly Bono Did we have to go there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Invision Power Board 0 Posted May 1, 2006 Chris Cornell EOT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kutulu 1,676 Posted May 1, 2006 David Coverdale and Ozzy are both over the hill/past their prime AND can 'bring it' better than pretty much anyone out there right now. Hey, I love Ozzy and got to see Black Sabbath last summer and they could still "bring it." But the dude has to use a teleprompter now to get through shows. And as far as Coverdale, I haven't heard him sing in years so I don't know, but I was a Whitesnke fan before they had their MTV run...owned Come and Get it way back, although they have music way before that too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJ McNasty 0 Posted May 1, 2006 Prussian Blue Within 10 years, they will both have 50 cent's love child. You heard it here first! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electric Mayhem 35 Posted May 1, 2006 Hey, I love Ozzy and got to see Black Sabbath last summer and they could still "bring it." But the dude has to use a teleprompter now to get through shows. And as far as Coverdale, I haven't heard him sing in years so I don't know, but I was a Whitesnke fan before they had their MTV run...owned Come and Get it way back, although they have music way before that too. I own (I think) every Whitesnake album. Their old stuff is great: Freeride, Love to Keep You Warm, Day Tripper etc. i bought a live DVD a little while ago - Coverdale looks ancient, and poor Tommy Aldridge looked like something from The Lion King, but those two sounded great. Guitarist was crappy - I think one of the original member's kids. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewbieJr 541 Posted May 1, 2006 Always was and always will be. Russell Hitchcock from Air Supply. He hit those highs without resorting to falsetto. :headbang: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kutulu 1,676 Posted May 1, 2006 ' date='May 1 2006, 11:55 AM' post='2400682']best voice is probably chris cornell, but this has been discussed before. i don't know that i'd consider him having the "most powerful" voice, though... tough one. plenty of voices i prefer, but none are really powerful in the way that you most likely mean. chris cornell is pretty powerful, IMO....actually was who I was thinking of. Heard an audioslave song on the radio this weekend driving around and thought, damm he sounds good (and as noted in the past, I was not a sound garden fan)...then the DJ came on saying that Tom M. was quoted as saying that chris cornell, in the production of their new album (unreleased) was at the top of his game, peaking as a singer...or words to that effect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woble Eth 11 Posted May 1, 2006 Sully from Godsmack. Pretty damn powerful. However, I have to agree with Chris Cornell. Brings the house down, literally. Old school, has to be David Clayton Thomas from Blood Sweat and Tears. "What goes up, must come down.... " Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Black Label Society Posted May 1, 2006 prolly Bono GAYDAR ALERT!!! (BEEP BEEP BEEP) GAYDAR ALERT!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skins1967 0 Posted May 1, 2006 Paul Stanley - KISS Michael Sweet - Stryper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewbieJr 541 Posted May 1, 2006 That Europe singer. Final Countdown and Carrie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porkbutt 893 Posted May 1, 2006 John focking Bell. JB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electric Mayhem 35 Posted May 1, 2006 Geoff Tate has some pipes too, as well as Bruce Dickenson, but I still vote Coverdale over those two for power. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apu Nahasapeemapetilon 0 Posted May 1, 2006 I always liked Plant and Dio. I'll tell ya though, I was at a Train concert a couple of weeks ago. I'd never even heard of em. Most of their music was pretty subdued. In general their songs don't lend to a powerful voice. But they finished with a cover of "Dream On", and I'll tell ya what, that guy's voice blew me away. His name was Pat something. I came away very impressed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kutulu 1,676 Posted May 1, 2006 I guess I was meaning someone who is making new music that is actually being played on the radio. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
torridjoe 48 Posted May 1, 2006 I guess I was meaning someone who is making new music that is actually being played on the radio. How about Prince? I'd thought he lost that scream he can do, but he does it on the new one just like the old days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,499 Posted May 1, 2006 Nobody mentioned Hettfield?? Pretty much as powerful as it gets IMO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apu Nahasapeemapetilon 0 Posted May 1, 2006 Nobody mentioned Hettfield?? Pretty much as powerful as it gets IMO Powerful and crappy. I think he meant singing, not shouting. And yes, I love Metallica. Great music before the Black Album. But to insinuate that Hetfield has a voice is The fact that he tries to have a voice has ruined a great band. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillybear 366 Posted May 1, 2006 Nobody mentioned Hettfield?? Pretty much as powerful as it gets IMO Sellout!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electric Mayhem 35 Posted May 1, 2006 Nobody mentioned Hettfield?? Pretty much as powerful as it gets IMO He sounds like he sings "high" from his vocal chords, not "low fro his diaphram. i think if you heard him without a mike vs. some of the others mentioned here you would hear a huge difference in vocal power. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,499 Posted May 1, 2006 He sounds like he sings "high" from his vocal chords, not "low fro his diaphram. i think if you heard him without a mike vs. some of the others mentioned here you would hear a huge difference in vocal power. I guess I misunderstood the topic... In that case, James Labrie (sp)? from Dream Theatre Geoff Tate Lead singer of Steelheart (forgot his name) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apu Nahasapeemapetilon 0 Posted May 1, 2006 James Labrie (sp)? from Dream Theatre Anyone that can overcome the ferocious sounds Mike Portnoy makes has to have a powerful voice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewbieJr 541 Posted May 1, 2006 I always liked Plant and Dio. I'll tell ya though, I was at a Train concert a couple of weeks ago. I'd never even heard of em. Most of their music was pretty subdued. In general their songs don't lend to a powerful voice. But they finished with a cover of "Dream On", and I'll tell ya what, that guy's voice blew me away. His name was Pat something. I came away very impressed. Pat Monahan. I've heard them do a cover version of Zeppelin's Ramble On. Unbelievable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,499 Posted May 1, 2006 Anyone that can overcome the ferocious sounds Mike Portnoy makes has to have a powerful voice Portnoy is a stud...Hell, the whole band is way to focking talented. Glad they are still together putting stuff out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagles Green 34 Posted May 1, 2006 Have any of you tone deaf focktards ever heard Tool? Nobody comes close to Maynard. BTW, if you want to rock, click the link below. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Moz 69 Posted May 1, 2006 Chris Daughtry Bo Bice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites