by Darryl61 on July 13th, 2006

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Just for fun, who do you think is the best singer in Rock and Roll? Past or present. There are no wrong answers or bad ratings.

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by davoomac on July 13th, 2006
I'd have to go with the legend, Elvis Presley.

Since the question is about 'singing' lets take a look at Elvis' voice:

Elvis Presley was a baritone whose voice had an extraordinary compass- the so-called register- and a very wide range of vocal color. It covered two octaves and a third, from the baritone low-G to the tenor high B, with an upward extension in falsetto to at least a D flat. Elvis' best octave was in the middle, D-flat to D-flat. In ballads and country songs he was able to belt out full-voiced high Gs and As, showing a remarkable ability to naturally assimilate styles.

Elvis' range, though impressive in its own right, did not in itself make his voice that remarkable, at least in terms of how it measured against musical notation. What made it extraordinary, was where its center of gravity lay. By that measure, and according to Gregory Sandows, Music Professor at Columbia University, Elvis Presley was at once a bass, a baritone, and a tenor, most unusual among singers in either classical or popular music. -wiki

I took the liberty of attaching some elvis videos. Maybe they'll help sway your decision one way or the other.
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- I am not an Elvis fan either, but your answer makes some good points. BTW, Really miss the old "Guy".
  
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  by Darryl61 on July 13th, 2006
- Love the facts about his vocal range, very interesting!
  
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  by gung-ho on July 13th, 2006
- So you'll know, your first video of Elvis is of him singing the song made famous by my personal favorite. As much as I can respect Elvis, he will never surpass Art Garfunkel for me.
  
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by freehartz on July 22nd, 2006
Only one??? For my Rock and Roll: man=Plant (but many others)...and woman=Ann Wilson of Heart!
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- Ann is one of my personal female faves!
  
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  by Darryl61 on July 22nd, 2006
- i love robert plant, but i love jimmy page way more, (even though he doesn't sing)
  
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  by kamensigne on August 26th, 2006
- I love Robert Plant's voice, so much power and range and character.
  
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  by Stableboy on January 30th, 2007
- You read my mind!!
  
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by claudia silcox on July 17th, 2006
i think it would definatly be Mick Jagger!!! Or maybe umm.. i dont know the lead singer guy from queen?
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- That would be Freddie Mercury, his voice was truly magical.
  
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  by Darryl61 on July 18th, 2006
- errrrr was
  
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by Anonymous on July 13th, 2006
Can I count David Bowie as Rock and Roll?

He has the voice and the attitude and still manages to be cool now.
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- David Bowie is most certainly Rock and Roll. He even had a hand in getting Stevie Ray Vaughan into the biz.
  
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by Osteon on July 13th, 2006
Even though I'm not a fan of his, I would say Elvis Presley because there is no rock and roll singer as popular as he is now that he's gone.
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- While the king is dead, most of his music, was terrible!
  
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  by Answers101 on July 13th, 2006
- Please, No negativity, this is for fun!
  
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  by Darryl61 on July 13th, 2006
- answers101: tell that to his millions of die-hard fans who bought millions of copies of his music.
  
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  by davoomac on July 13th, 2006
- Darryl61 is showing his negativity by interrupting a conversation when he sees shomething besides HIS way of thing. Kiss Darryl61 's rear to keep him from interruping you- he is a message board terrorist.
  
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by gung-ho on July 13th, 2006
Mick Jagger! The Stones don't sound dated on record at all, I still listen to them a lot even though most of their stuff was released before I was born.
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by donovan reynolds. on August 12th, 2006
As a singer, like in vocal qualities, I pick Freddie Mercury

He had an astounding voice, and it could never be replicated.
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- Freddie was truly one of the great vocalists of our time. :)
  
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  by Darryl61 on August 12th, 2006
- watched a prog about him last night and felt like going straight out to buy a Queen album
  
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by deadbunny17 on July 20th, 2006
hehehehe... The Ramones... although mainly punk, were also considered rock and roll...
I may have not been around when they were, but I love 'em :D

Hmm... the video sound quality isn't that good, but ah well :P
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- The Ramones were great, though I wasn't around when they were, either... Ah well, it doesn't matter.
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by lasalle on July 19th, 2006
As far as men, Elvis bridged country music with rhythm and blues, and partly the color line. Before Elvis, white singers didn't "do" rock and roll. Although I like Elvis, I would give the edge to Marvin Gaye, though, because so many of his performances have moved me so deeply.

As far as women, Janis Joplin was like Elvis - opening a lot of doors. But in my eyes, Dusty Springfield was the first and best "blue eyed soul" singer ever. There are a lot of great women rock singers, though, that some people don't even think about today - like Ronnie Spector, Mama Cass, Martha Reeves ... women who might not have been as technically perfect as an opera singer or as big at belting as Aretha Franklin, but when you heard them, you knew who you were hearing. That's an great thing about the best rock vocalists!
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by Answers101 on July 13th, 2006
Cher
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- cher is considered rock?? lol
  
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  by davoomac on July 13th, 2006
- Hey, just for fun means no negative comments either.
  
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  by Darryl61 on July 13th, 2006
- didn't mean it to be negative. I was actually asking =)
  
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by LynfromNM on August 16th, 2006
Female: Stevie Nicks (Fleetwood Mac and solo career) -- a haunting, unique voice with that husky quality
2nd choice, Joni Mitchell -- what range!!!
Male: Ben E King ("Stand By Me") and Paul Simon
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- Wow, great choices. I actually got to meet Stevie Nicks (the only advantage I ever found to living in Arizona).
  
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  by Darryl61 on August 16th, 2006
- I'd forgotten about Paul Simon! Talk about a complete package, singer/songwriter/musician.
  
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  by romelang1 on February 5th, 2007
- Mama Pajama rolled out of bed...
  
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by gospel singer on August 14th, 2006
Rod Stewart
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  by RFlagg on October 26th, 2006
- Right on!
  
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by gospel singer on August 14th, 2006
I would say Rod Stewart. He has a voice like no other male singer.
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by beanspeck on July 31st, 2006
PINK FLOYD
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- Since there is no such person as Pink Floyd, I am assuming you mean the singer from the group Pink Floyd. But as I said, this is for fun. You get a positive just for answering
  
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  by Darryl61 on July 31st, 2006
- I mean the whole band as the BEST
  
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by watergirl2 on July 19th, 2006
I agree with everyone's answer (except for Janis Joplin, but whatever). I really like Axel Rose's voice because he can sound very rough and edgy but also smooth and melodic.

All of the guys from the Eagles sound really good.

Jim Morrison. So sexy.

Robert Plant. Again, can sound edgy or smooth. And again, very sexy voice.

In my opinion, Elvis is a given. You just can not deny his talent as a singer. If you have ever heard things he has done that weren't recorded singles, then you can attest to his versatility.
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by pinkpiggies on July 19th, 2006
Janis Joplin, and I love rock and metal, with a teenager in the house I guess you have to adapt or go insane, but if I had to pick some one from from any group I would pick Pasty Cline she is considered country blues, but she laid the path for the future of rock and roll, as did Elvis.
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- I know Patsy Cline was a singer. Was Pasty Cline a stripper? ;)
  
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by Mr. McClister on September 14th, 2006
Freddie Mercury....hands down
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by JETBOY on August 29th, 2006
No brainer - hands down - John Lennon.
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- Though not one of my favorite vocalists, a truly gifted artist. Gave you the +
  
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by lightfly on October 10th, 2006
This is the video to New Found Glory-
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by travis bickle on October 9th, 2006
Brian Johnson of AC/DC.
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- Though Brian isn't a really clean vocalist, he is one of the all time greatest "screamers".
  
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  by Darryl61 on October 9th, 2006
- Yes,I have to agree with you here, I love that guy. Especialy his beard.
  
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  by RFlagg on October 26th, 2006
- What beard?!?!
  
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  by travis bickle on October 27th, 2006
- I think that Bon Scott was better with AC/DC because the songs were better, all the songs after For Those About to rock just got old and sounded the same, and i think that Bon Scott's voice got better over the years and Brian Johnson's got worse
  
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by Fisherofman on October 7th, 2006
I'd say Bono. Who's full nickname, Bono Vox, means "beautiful voice."
He has a decent range and I've even heard him sing opera.
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by Ruby21103 on September 15th, 2006
bruce springsteen and pink floyd
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by trouble54 on September 14th, 2006
Bono of U2
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  by Fisherofman on October 7th, 2006
- I dont mean to be meen but no way, no way its your own opinion but plz U2 bono's voice is annoying and it gives me a headache
  
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  by Hefty_is_my_name on October 10th, 2006
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by anonymous on September 14th, 2006
Right.
Mick Jagger (of course)
Freddie Mercury (of course)
Ray (and Dave) Davis (The Kinks (more rock than roll))
Pete Townshead and Roger Daltery (The Who (more rock than roll))
Does Pink Floyd count?
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by england on September 4th, 2006
the guitarist in coldplay
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by Anonymous on August 29th, 2006
The female award goes to Karen Carpenter. best female singer, ever.........
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by Anonymous on November 5th, 2006
I really don't have a fav. but I really like David Gilmore, David Grohl, Jim Morrison, Bon Scott, Robert Plant, John Fogerty, Layne Staley, Ozzy, Freddie Mercury, Cat Stevens, I like Stevie Ray Vaughns voice, Joe Walsh, Jack Johnson, All the Beatles had good voices i think. yea i'm not naming ne more cuz i dont feel like it but yea there's most of my fav.
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- So far you are the only person to list SRV. His guitar playing was legendary, but few people realize what an incredible voice he had! Cat Stevens is in a class by himself.
  
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by Leroy. on October 29th, 2006
Mark Knophler end of.
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by lightfly on October 9th, 2006
I think one of the best singers of today at least may be Jordan Pundik- New Found Glory;It's Not Your Fault for example. He has a pretty good voice, at least I think so.
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by Nulinvoid on October 7th, 2006
Michael Sadler. Lead singer from the early eighties progressive band Saga out of Canada. In the states they were mainly know for the song "On the Loose" and lesser known for "Wind Him Up". A lot of people think On the Loose was done by Loverboy. "Flyer" probably shows his skills best. I know they weren't all that popular in the states but I've seen and heard a lot of singers and though these clips may not be the best of quality, I heard him live and no one impressed me more. You may have to crank up the volume for Wind Him Up. Incidently, I just looked at that one again and realized I was at the very show in the video. Eighth row center. You just might see me if you look closely. Not really, they ended up not using any audience shots. Enjoy:

Just thought I'd add that the frist two vids sound best if you turn the youtube volume down to half-way (click the little speaker) then crank your computer volume!
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by Sunblynd 5.0 on September 27th, 2006
Here are a few of my current faves...check'em out.

Soul-
http://www.corinnebaileyrae.net/

Romantisysmic Trip Rock-
http://www.myspace.com/blueoctober
and...
http://www.mymorningjacket.com
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by Anonymous on September 14th, 2006
Van Morrison......brown-eyed girl
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by Anonymous on September 14th, 2006
Chuck Berry.......the most mistreated artist of all.

Roll over beethoven, maybelline, johnny b. goode, are just a few of his best.

Chuck berry was mistreated by his recording company. he has never received any royalties for his songs. a scam contract is to blame.
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by Perryman on September 14th, 2006
Chris Martin of Coldplay.
He has a wonderful voice.
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by Anonymous on August 29th, 2006
Jackie Wilson......"Lonely Teardrops".
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by Anonymous on August 16th, 2006
Me.

Well, it would be me except for two minor things.

1. I can't sing worth solid digestive waste.

2. Rock & Roll isn't my thing, so even if I could sing, I'd be singing some completely different kind of music.
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by sharpjwe on November 20th, 2008
frank zappa
for his music and his sulfuric lyrics
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by Ms.A on March 19th, 2008
I like Paul Rodgers
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by Sarita1 Goes Bollywood on March 17th, 2008
I love Meatloaf.

And Freddie Mercury has some voice!!!
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by Kevisaurus is a Carnotaurus today on April 28th, 2007
Elvis wasn't the king by accident.
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by EyePod on March 17th, 2007
John lennon -Everybody smokin but nobody is getting high.
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by POOT13 on March 17th, 2007
How about Freddy Mercury? He was freakin good in the day. To bad he died.
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by romelang1 on February 5th, 2007
She's not rock, but Bonnie Raitt has the most fabulous voice.
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by tpt123 on January 31st, 2007
I can think of no one other than Ann Wilson of Heart and Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin.
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by McMacca on January 31st, 2007
what about maybe jim morrison i think taht he had the perfect way of singing the right tone for the right song, how ever my list would go on forever i thinkas there are sooooooooo many that you could choose from
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by Anonymous on January 31st, 2007
The Shirelles..................

"Soldier Boy"
"Will You Still Love Me Tommorrow"
"This Is Dedicated To The One I Love"
"Mama Said There'd Be Days Like This"
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by lightfly on October 16th, 2006
Then again, I might be wrong with my first answer. I realized that I liked someone else's voice the same or even more!! Here is a video of them, Crash Test Dummies' lead singer Brad Roberts:
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by Hefty_is_my_name on October 10th, 2006
The band boston cannot be beat they are the best band ever their music never gets old and im not even from their era but i kno greatness when i hear it no matter what u say u will not sway me if u want to kno why they're so good go to rhapsody, its free all u need to do is install the plug-n which takes like 2 mins and then u get free music. Search for boston and disregard the song by augustina it sucks
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by Anonymous on January 31st, 2007
Chubby Checker? he was only 16 when he recorded

"The Twist".
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by LukeTheSpook on January 31st, 2007
Axl Rose of Guns N' Roses. His vocal range is amazing

if the question was greatest singer ever, it would be Johnny Cash
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by youknow on January 30th, 2007
I would probably say Elvis Presley because when I think Rock and Roll I think Elvis.

He *was* rock and roll
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