Vin+ 3,121 Posted April 19, 2014 Because we needed a new thread. I expect this entire event to be super-active, so if it's not, know that I am going to be deeply disappointed in you all. Nominating: Here's how the nominating process works: each member can nominate up to 25 vocalists and you may designate a top 5 (in no particular order) for the tournament. You do not have to name 25 total. Once we get the list compiled, I'll set up a bracket and then the voting shall commence and awesomeness shall ensue. Feel free to edit your lists and whatnot, as this'll be open for a while. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vin+ 3,121 Posted April 19, 2014 (edited) Top Five: Chris Cornell James Hetfield Maynard James Keenan J. Loren Wince Robert Plant The Rest: Freddie Mercury Mikael Åkerfeldt Dave Draiman Chino Moreno Dave Grohl Darroh Sudderth Johnny Strong Layne Staley Eddie Vedder Corey Taylor Chad Grey Serj Tankian Ian Gillan Roger Daltrey Jeff Buckley Ann WIlson Amy Lee Edited April 27, 2014 by Vin 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GA_Eagle 595 Posted April 19, 2014 Roger Daltry Freddie Mercury Jeff Buckley Maynard James Keenan Black Francis Eddie Vedder Joe cocker Paul McCartney Robert plant Levon helm David Byrne Chris Cornell James Hetfield Elton john Joe strummer Mick jagger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bay 2,003 Posted April 19, 2014 Freddie Mercury Ian Gillian Steve Perry Roger Daltrey Brad Delp Brian Wilson Layne Staley Robin Zander Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vin+ 3,121 Posted April 19, 2014 Freddie Mercury Ian Gillian Steve Perry Roger Daltrey Brad Delp Brian Wilson Layne Staley Robin Zander This is open to everyone. Throw some frontmen in there. Don't skimp on your list Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteVo+ 3,702 Posted April 19, 2014 (edited) Top tier: Freddie Mercury Robert Plant Geddy Lee (singing, playing bass, keyboard w/ feet at same time? whoa) James Hetfield (again, coordination gets him here) The rest: Roger Daltrey Bruce Dickinson Bono Paul Rodgers Brad Delp Ian Gillan Chris Cornell Maynard James Keenan Ronnie Van Zant Mick Jagger - overrated but he belongs here Eddie Vedder Jon Davidson Myles Kennedy Steve Perry Matt Bellamy Edited April 20, 2014 by SteVo 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RazorStar 4,025 Posted April 19, 2014 Freddy Mercury Peter Gabriel Eddie Vedder Chris Cornell ... Vocals is not a thing I notice much about when it comes to rock, I generally just listen for the sick jams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GA_Eagle 595 Posted April 19, 2014 (edited) Edited List to attempt to get a few more names in there. Roger Daltry Johnny Cash Jeff Buckley Bill Withers Black Francis Ben Harper Joe Cocker Paul McCartney Eric Clapton Bob Marley David Byrne Ian Anderson Janis Joplin Elton john Joe strummer Fiona Apple Thom Yorke Elvis Ryan Adams Matthew Bellamy Roy Orbison Grace Slick Anne Wilson Florence Welch P.J. Harvey Edited May 17, 2014 by GA_Eagle 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bay 2,003 Posted April 20, 2014 Freddie Mercury Ian Gillian Steve Perry Roger Daltrey Brad Delp Brian Wilson Layne Staley Robin Zander This is open to everyone. Throw some frontmen in there. Don't skimp on your list Sure. It shall be done later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Turry 755 Posted April 20, 2014 (edited) Freddie Mercury Ian Gillian Steve Perry Roger Daltrey Brad Delp Brian Wilson Layne Staley Robin Zander This is open to everyone. Throw some frontmen in there. Don't skimp on your list i'll do mine after easter dinner. but ill give a couple now anyways Tom Petty Freddie Mercury Tom Araya Edited April 20, 2014 by monstersofthemidway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theMileHighGuy 656 Posted April 20, 2014 (edited) There are a lot of great names here, but for straight up singer for me it's Steve Perry and Freddy Mercury then the rest of the pile. Those guys are just unreal, and can hit notes in natural voice that men don't typically get to. Both wore skinny jeans before these hipster fucks thought they could pull it off. If I had to pick 5: Steve Perry Freddie Mercury Robert Plant Lita Ford Ian Gillan Frontman is a different animal to me. You have to be a singer, work the crowd, entertain, etc, and it helps if you're also playing an instrument. Geddy Lee (Was fortunate to go to the 30th anniversary tour in Pittsburgh... life changing.) Freddy Mercury (Didn't play anything consistently, but he touched every inch of the stage) Alice Cooper (Saw him 12 years ago right out of highschool, he puts on a hell of a show) Axl Rose (In GnR's hayday he was probably the best showstopper going... when he wasn't actually stopping shows) Max Collins (Eve 6, feels odd ranking him with these guys, but I've been to two Eve 6 shows in my life and they rank with some of the best, he's awesome.) Ozzy (Never personally have seen Ozzy perform, but from live shows I've watched and stories recanted from my dad and his friends, he was pretty incredible in his prime) Edit: wanted to add John Popper to both my lists. Been listening to a lot of old Blues Traveler lately and he has a pretty incredible voice and range. See: The Mountains Win Again. Great songwriter too. Edited April 20, 2014 by theMileHighGuy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Milla4Prez63 678 Posted April 20, 2014 SteVo gets a +1 for mentioning RVZ. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteVo+ 3,702 Posted April 21, 2014 Thanks, Milla. I just realized, Matt Bellamy needs more credit in this thread. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lN607gpo_x0 If you want to see what I mean, skip to 3:38. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Milla4Prez63 678 Posted April 21, 2014 I'm not a huge music buff, but I'll list some of the ones I can think of.Robert PlantFreddie MercurySteve PerryKurt CobainRonnie Van ZantBon ScottMick JaggerAxl RoseOzzy OsbourneJim MorrisonChad Kroeger (lol jk)Michael PoulsenIvan MoodySteven TylerJames HetfieldProbably a ton I'm forgetting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vin+ 3,121 Posted April 21, 2014 Bellamy's voice is too high for my liking. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vin+ 3,121 Posted April 22, 2014 WHERE ARE THE LISTS?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BJORN 679 Posted April 22, 2014 Does lyrical ability play any factor in this or just singing ability? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bay 2,003 Posted April 22, 2014 Whoops. Eric Burdon Paul McCartney Elvis Debbie Harry Dio Rob Halford Ann Wilson Stevie Nicks Brenda Lee Pat Benatar Rod Stewart Stevie Wonder Paul Rodgers Art Garfunkel Greg Lake Sting Roger Waters Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vin+ 3,121 Posted April 23, 2014 Does lyrical ability play any factor in this or just singing ability? There's no set criteria. It's your list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BwareDWare94 723 Posted April 23, 2014 J. Loren Wince Mikael Åkerfeldt INSTANT respect, man. Chris Cornell Mikael Akerfeldt (love me some Opeth) Layne Staley Myles Kennedy (Alter Bridge) J. Loren Wince (Hurt) Scott Stapp ca. 1997 (during the heyday of My Own Prison) Aaron Lewis Mikael Stanne (Dark Tranquillity) Bjorn "Speed" Strid (Soilwork) Tim Lambesis (As I Lay Dying, Austrian Death Machine, Pyrithion--legal troubles aside, this man has more stage presence than any vocalist I've ever seen live, which includes Hetfield) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vin+ 3,121 Posted April 23, 2014 I'm not a huge Opeth fan, but I'm surprised more people don't have Akerfeldt listed. Dude's got a good voice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BwareDWare94 723 Posted April 23, 2014 (edited) I'm not a huge Opeth fan, but I'm surprised more people don't have Akerfeldt listed. Dude's got a good voice. I would be legitimately surprised if more than you and me know who Opeth is. I guess it wouldn't completely stun me if either ATL or Bay knew of Opeth and Akerfeldt, but I've never thought of Opeth as that well known. I forget to list John Fogerty. Edited April 23, 2014 by BwareDWare94 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bay 2,003 Posted April 23, 2014 (edited) I know of Opeth, never really listened to 'em so I can't say. +1 for Fogs. Edited April 23, 2014 by Bay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Turry 755 Posted April 23, 2014 I'm not a huge Opeth fan, but I'm surprised more people don't have Akerfeldt listed. Dude's got a good voice. I would be legitimately surprised if more than you and me know who Opeth is. I guess it wouldn't completely stun me if either ATL or Bay knew of Opeth and Akerfeldt, but I've never thought of Opeth as that well known. I forget to list John Fogerty. Don't act like nobody knows Opeth. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BwareDWare94 723 Posted April 23, 2014 I'm not a huge Opeth fan, but I'm surprised more people don't have Akerfeldt listed. Dude's got a good voice. I would be legitimately surprised if more than you and me know who Opeth is. I guess it wouldn't completely stun me if either ATL or Bay knew of Opeth and Akerfeldt, but I've never thought of Opeth as that well known. I forget to list John Fogerty. Don't act like nobody knows Opeth. You forget that I'm in North Dakota. My home county has barely 11000 people. The biggest city I'm in regularly is Grand Forks (60K). I've met like 5 total people who have a clue who Opeth is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites