Best Male Singer, ever?
May 31st 2008 12:42
Looking on the internet for topics to write about I came across something very interesting. Most "lists" or "best of thingys" much of the same title as above, best male singer in the world all generally have the same man at the top.
Mr Robert Anthony Plant. Of course lead singer of Led Zeppelin and who also forged a pretty decent solo career - performing with the great Jimmy Page.
Now this got me thinking why? So I dutifully got out my Led Zeppelin collection, which mainly consists of Led Zeppelin IV (yes I to love Stairway to Heaven) and Physical Graffiti (Kashmir - a very good song to).
It didn't take me long to work out why. Robert Plants voice is amazing. He can howl he can sing and hold a tune. As with my previous posts I like a singer to make me believe in what they are singing about. Its, all to me, about the passion. Robert certainly delivers.
Then I thought, well ok. who else is one these lists and why should they be? I came across Tim Buckley a few times as with Jim Morrison of The Doors, of course Elvis, Bon Scott of AC/DC and John Foggerty.
Only one put Freddie Mercury of Queen at the top, John Lennon got to number three at the highest.
The funny thing was that there was really no recent singers on these lists. Except maybe Axle Rose of Guns and Roses and Kurt Cobain of Nirvana.
So, therefore here is MY list of male singers in a rock band who I think are pretty good...
Top 10.
1. Robert Plant
2. David Bowie
3. Ian Curtis
4. Bon Scott
5. Thom Yorke
6. Peter Gabriel
7. Jello Biafra
8. Morrissey
9. Richard Ashcroft
10. Mark Oliver Everett
Now, remember with this list I am thinking about the singer, their voice and how listening to them effects me. Bit of a variety but I am not going to put someone up on my list if I have not heard them or they do nothing for me when I listen to them. They are all powerful entertainers and on quite a few, including Mr Plant I have been lucky enough to see live.... very good. lol.
What would be your list?
Mr Robert Anthony Plant. Of course lead singer of Led Zeppelin and who also forged a pretty decent solo career - performing with the great Jimmy Page.
Now this got me thinking why? So I dutifully got out my Led Zeppelin collection, which mainly consists of Led Zeppelin IV (yes I to love Stairway to Heaven) and Physical Graffiti (Kashmir - a very good song to).
It didn't take me long to work out why. Robert Plants voice is amazing. He can howl he can sing and hold a tune. As with my previous posts I like a singer to make me believe in what they are singing about. Its, all to me, about the passion. Robert certainly delivers.
Then I thought, well ok. who else is one these lists and why should they be? I came across Tim Buckley a few times as with Jim Morrison of The Doors, of course Elvis, Bon Scott of AC/DC and John Foggerty.
Only one put Freddie Mercury of Queen at the top, John Lennon got to number three at the highest.
The funny thing was that there was really no recent singers on these lists. Except maybe Axle Rose of Guns and Roses and Kurt Cobain of Nirvana.
So, therefore here is MY list of male singers in a rock band who I think are pretty good...
Top 10.
1. Robert Plant
2. David Bowie
3. Ian Curtis
4. Bon Scott
3. Joy Divisions Ian Curtis
5. Thom Yorke
6. Peter Gabriel
7. Jello Biafra
8. Morrissey
9. Richard Ashcroft
10. Mark Oliver Everett
Now, remember with this list I am thinking about the singer, their voice and how listening to them effects me. Bit of a variety but I am not going to put someone up on my list if I have not heard them or they do nothing for me when I listen to them. They are all powerful entertainers and on quite a few, including Mr Plant I have been lucky enough to see live.... very good. lol.
What would be your list?
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