mmmmm...beer 691 Posted December 13, 2015 That focker's voice was unbelievable! I mean seriously... it's like once in several generations comes a voice that your like wwwaaooowww... I used to sing quite a bit and have some decent pipes, so I really listen to someones voice and this guy... especially when you hear it live.. As far as a "hard rock" voice goes... I seriously don't think you can beat RJD. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rholio 339 Posted December 13, 2015 Excellent choice. another nominee for you: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BiPolarBear 476 Posted December 13, 2015 Bob Seger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Guy 1,400 Posted December 13, 2015 Metal = Ronnie James Dio, Rob Halford, etc. Rock = Robert Plant, Freddie Mercury, Steve Perry, Roger Daltry, Steve Walsh, David Gilmour, Phil Lynott etc. Prog Rock = Jon Anderson, Ian Anderson, anybody else named Anderson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Artista 460 Posted December 13, 2015 That fockers voice was unbelievable! I mean seriously... it's like once in several generations comes a voice that your like wwwaaooowww... I used to sing quite a bit and have some decent pipes, so I really listen to someones voice and this guy... especially when you hear it live.. As far as a "hard rock" voice goes... I seriously don't think you can beat RJD. Love this song. One of my favs from my university days. I have Holy Diver in vinyl. Good times in the dorm. This clip sounds better than the one you posted--sound quality. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmmmm...beer 691 Posted December 13, 2015 Love this song. One of my favs from my university days. I have Holy Diver in vinyl. Good times in the dorm. This clip sounds better than the one you posted--sound quality. Yeah but wanted to showcase how good his voice is even live. You can mix almost anyone good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLLD 3,455 Posted December 13, 2015 There were a few that stand out, Sebastian Bach comes to mind Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,337 Posted December 13, 2015 There were a few that stand out, Sebastian Bach comes to mind Excellent choice. another nominee for you: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dain11279 928 Posted December 13, 2015 Freddie Mercury, hands down Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Guy 1,400 Posted December 13, 2015 Freddie Mercury, hands down I agree as far as vocal creativity, range, ability....but for me it's his occasional ghey moments / songs that taint his position. In my opinion, as much as I love Freddie and Queen, rock is more of a macho thing over an occasional ghey pride parade. I'm sure this post will get me in trouble with some politically correct twit here, but who cares. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,514 Posted December 13, 2015 read the thread title and my first thought was rjd. i saw him play about 3-4 times in the 80's. bruce dickinson is up there for me as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nzoner 936 Posted December 14, 2015 Freddie Mercury for me Others I really enjoy John Fogerty Paul Rodgers Ann Wison Ian Anderson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,656 Posted December 14, 2015 It's definetly not R J D. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BunnysBastatrds 1,920 Posted December 14, 2015 There were a few that stand out, Sebastian Bach comes to mind Listen to his song Quicksand Jesus. Aren't many, if any, who can sing it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southcarolina 166 Posted December 14, 2015 Maynard James Keenan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mobb_deep 917 Posted December 14, 2015 Maynard James Keenan Is God. Seeing Tool with Primus in January. :slayer: You ever seen the video, where Maynard dry humps the fan? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dS41ost0pM8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southcarolina 166 Posted December 14, 2015 Is God. Seeing Tool with Primus in January. :slayer: You ever seen the video, where Maynard dry humps the fan? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dS41ost0pM8 I was going to go see them in charlotte but all the cheap tickets were sold out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kopy 491 Posted December 14, 2015 Ronnie James Dio is hands down the greatest for me. Others I've really admired is Geoff Tate, Steven Perry and Meatloaf. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nzoner 936 Posted December 14, 2015 Meatloaf. Good call Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Guy 1,400 Posted December 14, 2015 Ronnie James Dio is hands down the greatest for me. Others I've really admired is Geoff Tate, Steven Perry and Meatloaf. Steve Perry & Meatloaf in the same sentence........things that make you go hmmm. I like Mr. Loaf's passion / intensity, but he's not really the finest cut of meat. I really only know Geoff from "Silent Lucidity".....very good there. I'd have to listen to a lot more of Queensryche (sp) to form an honest opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WahooJim 4 Posted December 14, 2015 RJD is always the first to come to mind. His work with Rainbow and Sabbath was remarkable, the solo stuff, not so much. Other special vocalists: MJK, Geoff Tate, Ray Alder, Derek St. Holmes, early Klaus Meine (before Rock You Like a Hurricane robbed him of his dignity), David Coverdale, Mikael Akerfeldt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gocolts 300 Posted December 14, 2015 Very cool seeing folks say Ian Anderson. I thought I was his only fan here. Bruce Dickinson is another GREAT choice. One of my favorites just happens to be the guy with the most range of them all, Axl Rose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herbivore 905 Posted December 15, 2015 Too many..and there is no right answer. A lot of good mentions here. My addition..Layne Staley. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,656 Posted December 15, 2015 RJD is always the first to come to mind. His work with Rainbow and Sabbath was remarkable, the solo stuff, not so much. Other special vocalists: MJK, Geoff Tate, Ray Alder, Derek St. Holmes, early Klaus Meine (before Rock You Like a Hurricane robbed him of his dignity), David Coverdale, Mikael Akerfeldt If Meine lost his dignity for RYLH, what did Coverdale lose for Is This Love? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Artista 460 Posted December 15, 2015 I love Geoff Tate too from the Queensryche days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Artista 460 Posted December 15, 2015 Very cool seeing folks say Ian Anderson. I thought I was his only fan here. Bruce Dickinson is another GREAT choice. One of my favorites just happens to be the guy with the most range of them all, Axl Rose. Axl Rose makes my ear drums hurt. A bit to much on the squealy side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmmmm...beer 691 Posted December 15, 2015 If Meine lost his dignity for RYLH, what did Coverdale lose for Is This Love? He lost alot of sleep for a the poon he was hounding because of that song. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Artista 460 Posted December 15, 2015 The Judas Priest dude is up there, too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WahooJim 4 Posted December 15, 2015 If Meine lost his dignity for RYLH, what did Coverdale lose for Is This Love? Acknowledged. Have you ever heard the Scorpions first album, called Action, or Lonesome Crow? His voice was spectacular. Michael Schenker was 13 when they started recording and 15 when it finally got released. Amazing album. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dain11279 928 Posted December 15, 2015 Very cool seeing folks say Ian Anderson. I thought I was his only fan here. Ian Anderson's daughter is married to Rick Grimes, never knew that til recently. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
