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@SirNic4180

Жыл бұрын

Please do better.

@MrSpaghettiWestern19

Жыл бұрын

Immediately stopped watching after Bono was placed ahead of Bon Scott, who picks this BS?

@jimbo9208

Жыл бұрын

@@SirNic4180 better? what do you mean

@mathewoconnor8763

Жыл бұрын

Bob Scott should be in the top 10

@DocProcRealm

Жыл бұрын

@@MrSpaghettiWestern19 I just started watching and I'm scared David Lee Roth doesn't make the list

Freddie Mercury controlling the crowd at Live Aid always gives me chills

@JayslowEntertainment

Жыл бұрын

Every time I see it.

@dansharp5275

Жыл бұрын

Robert plant did it first and better

@isaiahaguilar8661

Жыл бұрын

@@dansharp5275 you jokin right

@dansharp5275

Жыл бұрын

@@isaiahaguilar8661 no it’s on KZread he did it before queen was even a thing

@marcuspoosz2190

Жыл бұрын

@@dansharp5275 Robert plant is nowhere near Freddie's talent. No one is.

Not to have Ronnie James Dio on the list is criminal

@RH-xs8gz

Жыл бұрын

Yeah. This list is trash. Dave Grohl ahead of Chris Cornell, Bruce Dickinson and Rob Halford? No Dio? No Geddy Lee? Alice Cooper?

@pixie7435

Жыл бұрын

​@@RH-xs8gz no Layne Staley! Even Kurt himself said Laynes voice is grunge

@RH-xs8gz

Жыл бұрын

@@pixie7435 agreed

@slither37

Жыл бұрын

@@RH-xs8gztotally agree. Dickinson is top 5 for sure. And no Dio is a huge mistake.

@mrrecliner7675

Жыл бұрын

James Hetfield!

I'm shocked that Steve Perry from Journey is not on this list.

@J-Rod73

4 ай бұрын

Was thinking the SAME thing

@napadave58

3 ай бұрын

Maybe because they're listing frontmen - not specific vocal talent.

@susansmith3896

3 ай бұрын

@@napadave58 , Steve Perry was their front man

@salome5055

3 ай бұрын

@@napadave58 Spot on, Perry was a brilliant vocalist, but not too charismatic as a front man.

@nealivers7479

2 ай бұрын

Have to agree...he was the Front Man, and his voice - as powerful when it needed to be, subtle when it had to be...never failed to bring emotion, and was *always* crystal clear. Saw JOURNEY in Chicago, Early 1980s...EPIC

A man who is constantly forgotten about on lists like this is Steve Walsh of Kansas. Brilliant keyboardist, amazing vocalist, and in his heyday, one of the hardest working performers on stage.

@carolphillips1593

4 ай бұрын

Yes!

@wendyhamm9722

2 ай бұрын

You are so right! Kansas would be nothing without him.

@keepingitreal5533

Ай бұрын

Yes. And Sebastian Bach of Skid Row and Dave Pirner of Soul Asylum. Two great frontmen.

No surprise that Freddie Mercury is #1 on this list. He has been and always will be my favorite singer of all time. RIP Freddie

@user-rc8lq6cv5x

11 ай бұрын

Freddies versality, incredible vocals and music he wrote will always be amazing, his stage presence and everything about Freddie is very much to be appreciated!

@kotysuefawcett6538

8 ай бұрын

👍🙏✌️

@claudiuroman2475

4 ай бұрын

I loved Freddie Mercury but i think it's not the best in the world. It was when he was alive. Ronnie JDio was great to,or Peter Steele from TON was a fucking genius.🎉

@pathfinder1273

4 ай бұрын

Yes, it is a surprise hes #1, because Mick Jagger is #1. End of discussion.

@susansmith3896

4 ай бұрын

NOBODY had the vocal range and articulation of Steve Perry of Journey

Saving your 25 precious minutes 20. Bon Scott - AC/DC 19. Bono - U2 18. Eddie Vedder - Pearl Jam 17. Gerard Way - My Chemical Romance 16. Rob Halford - Judas Priest 15. Chester Bennington - Linkin Park 14. Bruce Dickinson - Iron Maiden 13. Chris Cornell - Soundgarden & Audioslave 12. David Lee Roth - Van Halen 11. Dave Grohl - Foo Fighters 10. Jim Morrison - The Doors 9. Kurt Cobain - Nirvana 8. Iggy Pop - The Stooges 7. Roger Daltrey - The Who 6. Axl Rose - Guns N' Roses 5. Steven Tyler - Aerosmith 4. Ozzy Osbourne - Black Sabbath 3. Mick Jagger - The Rolling Stones 2. Robert Plant - Led Zeppelin 1. Freddie Mercury - Queen

@Adyman182

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@dgtheone

Жыл бұрын

Wish I could promote your post to the top!

@evill5644

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for thinking of others and their time!

@paulsbunyans

Жыл бұрын

Wow, no steve perry? Daaaang. At least they have ozzy

@xc_frenzy3823

Жыл бұрын

Pretty upset Metallica wasn't on there James hetfield is definitely one of the greatest and Chad Gray from Mudvayne Chad always performs at his very best

Ian Gillian - Deep Purple Ian Anderson - Jethro Tull Steve Perry - Journey James Maynard Keenan - Tool / Perfect Circle

@PESOPLUMA2567

5 ай бұрын

Ima just add one Vince Neil - Möltey Crüe

@rainmakerjim

3 ай бұрын

only steve perry makes my top. 5

@user-gi3pk2bk7h

3 ай бұрын

Deep Purple should be also

@user-gi3pk2bk7h

3 ай бұрын

Steve Perry started a new sound legacy for generations

@user-gi3pk2bk7h

3 ай бұрын

Bon Jovi starts their own sounds. Jon's a cool 😎 performance

I still cry when I hear an old Alice in Chains song, I love his voice so much and I wish I could have helped him.

One item that tends to be forgotten with the passage of time is that Live Aid was performed in Wembley Stadium in England, and JFK Stadium in Philadelphia simultaneously. And when performing Radio Ga Ga, Freddie Mercury had crowds in both stadiums clapping during the chorus. That's how good a frontman he was. He held two audiences, separated by 3000 miles, in the palm of his hand.

@davidcobb2693

Жыл бұрын

The shortest route by air between Philadelphia and London covers 3545 miles.

@davidboyle2476

Жыл бұрын

For a 20-minute performance. Wow!!

@lindaseur9502

Жыл бұрын

Freddie was hands down the best singer, performer, musician, song writer . Just amazing!!! QUEEN FOREVER

@robinbucceri5379

Жыл бұрын

Freddie Mercury hands down the absolute best! No one else can touch him!

@cristinesplinis5815

Жыл бұрын

Truth be told, he still grabs us with his voice. All 3 of my kids love Queen, and they were all born long after he passed. I bought the movie Bohemian Rhapsody on, and within 3 minutes, all 3 were on the couch watching with me. 😊

Layne Staley from Alice in Chains should have been on the list somewhere

@supaflyguy666

Жыл бұрын

Could probably throw in Shannon Hoon of Blind Melon and Robert Smith of the Cure as honorable mentions.

@stevend3753

Жыл бұрын

@@supaflyguy666 Absolutely

@thataintitchief553

Жыл бұрын

Very true

@donharrington9963

Жыл бұрын

They want to make a list for women but Janis Joplin is better than the guy from Queen let's be honest I don't even know his name that's how bad it is

@keeponcruisin7876

Жыл бұрын

I don't know about that. Hoon and Layne are good but I wouldn't call anything they've done as "electrifying".

Ian Gillan should definitely be part of that list!

@victororozco192

7 ай бұрын

And David Coverdale...

@julzbergener8142

6 ай бұрын

I second Ian Gillian!

@colinfrance8843

4 ай бұрын

That is a poor miss - have they not listened to Sweet Child in Time

@pathfinder1273

3 ай бұрын

Deep Purple were not commercial enough nor exotic enough to have garnered as much press as other bands of the time, and most people can only believe what they are told to think. Why do you think it took so long and so much outrage for them to be inducted into the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame?

@pathfinder1273

3 ай бұрын

@@colinfrance8843 "Sweet" Child in Time? Are you confusing the title with the opening lyric, or are you confusing them with Guns 'n' Roses?

Paul Stanley is the best he's the ultimate frontman he sings he plays guitar he entertains and controls the audience like nobody's business

Can't Believe you Left out Steve Perry! Such an iconic and angelic voice!

@9995187445

Жыл бұрын

True

@MrSixdime

11 ай бұрын

Agreed, he should be in the top 3

@hunteranime4793

10 ай бұрын

He's one of those who can really sing ! without screaming like a typical rocker who can't reach high notes

@leetroy3129

8 ай бұрын

@@hunteranime4793You need to listen to Deep Purple’s Child In Time. Ian Gillan will definitely debunk your theory that rock singers can’t hit high notes. He also sang the part of the original Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar. Listen to Gethsemane (? sp).

@banana_etiquette

7 ай бұрын

TATS WHAT IM SAYING

Scott Weiland remains one of the most underrated frontmen ever. When he was on he was top tier.

@Ballfrobandit

Жыл бұрын

💯

@GDCDGC

Жыл бұрын

Him and layne staley

@TheJonn1000

Жыл бұрын

Dave?

@jasonkeith9317

Жыл бұрын

Scott was bad ass.

@thezombie7839

Жыл бұрын

​@Ben Williams I don't disagree. But it's funny how people credit Grunge with killing Glam Metal, when we realize that the best Grunge bands were led by entertaining frontmen. We may have been tired of the cheese and aesthetic of "hair bands", we still wanted our hard rock to be entertaining.

There will never be another Freddie for sure! He had to be #1 on this list and he will always be #1 in my heart, for sure!

Great choice to have Mercury at # 1. Such a powerful performer and had such a wide vocal range. He always had the crowds mesmerized. One of my all time favorites. RIP Freddie. There are a few I would not have included in this list, but the majority of them belong on the list. I do have to mention that I am quite surprised that the Eagles did not make the list. Awesome group. Glenn Frey and Don Henley made magic together. Great song writers and vocalists. Two of their albums are in the top ten as best selling albums of all time. Don Henley does have a very long solo career, so maybe that is why he did not make the list. Still the Eagle were a great group and deserve recognition.😍

@blackeer6614

6 ай бұрын

Robert Plant should be #1

@sandrasillery4493

5 ай бұрын

Randy Meisner was also great with the Eagles. He had a gorgeous voice. I would never have left out Jon Bon Jovi or Steve Perry either. Jon gave Steve the title "The Voice" And they were both amazing. With Steve Perry as my number one favorite of all time.

@taylordw

4 ай бұрын

The Dude hated the Eagles

@andrewvargas5258

4 ай бұрын

Freddie was without a doubt an amazing performer... but Robert Plant and Led Zeppelin changed the entire direction of music in that era.. I have seen every one on the list live...at least once and I'm with you on this one...@@blackeer6614

Layne Staley was pure magic

@Ballfrobandit

Жыл бұрын

I was waiting for someone to mention and Scott weiland

@AZDC99

Жыл бұрын

I went to a Slayer, Megadeth, Anthrax clash of the Titans concert in early 1991 in Baltimore. Nothing like seeing Layne Staley sitting on the stage monitors like he doesn't give a shit (for Alice In Chains, the opening act). Yet I'm walking through the parking lot and I'm seeing people who wanted nothing but metal shaking his hand happily! (AIC barely broke the scene then with Man In The Box as a marginal single... only to become rock legends for life)

@AZDC99

Жыл бұрын

@@Ballfrobandit He absolutely was

@ianmason2003

Жыл бұрын

@Ben Williams bullshit

@Uzeer92

Жыл бұрын

Who ?😂

Sad that Layne Staley didn't make the cut. His vocals were rough, melodic, angry, sad, happy, and just gave me goosebumps in every song he sang

@shanebroussard6262

Жыл бұрын

Being a great front man has a lot more to do with entertaining not just vocals. The problem with layne was he was almost always high live and his performance almost always suffered from it. It’s kinda hard to be a great front man being high on heroin.

@leoalvarez7176

Жыл бұрын

@@shanebroussard6262 I disagree. Being a front man is literally about vocals. I don't care if the singer has great personality when he's not singing, just interacting or entertaining the crowd. It's his vocals and how he sings the songs. Yeah he had his demons, and his own reasons why he was addicted. But the man nailed his songs as is his job. Plus he's the only one I know of that punched a Nazi at one of his shows. So there's that. Did you not see the MTV unplugged show where, yeah he was high on heroin, but damn, the way he still hit those notes.

@christinaannetteblackbear5921

Жыл бұрын

Still does

@leoalvarez7176

Жыл бұрын

@@christinaannetteblackbear5921 that's for sure. God I miss him

@shanebroussard6262

Жыл бұрын

@@leoalvarez7176 yes I seen the mtv unplugged show. The thing is that’s your opinion. The majority of the world rates front me for the entire performance and not just vocals. If all a singer can do is stand in one place because he is high and sing I’m sorry but that shit is super boring. Most agree with me. Yes vocals are important but so is the show. Ozzy isn’t the best vocalist but is considered one of the best front men. Why? Because he puts on a good show!

There is one singer who is always missing on these lists: David Byron from Uriah Heep. His voice was unique, his charisma overwhelming, and still all of you forgot about his great performances. That's really very very sad. R.I.P. Davy, I will never forget you until I die. Your name will be my last words when I close my eyes forever. 💖

@handebarlas6248

26 күн бұрын

Ooo I'm sorry. I can see you really admired him very much, and I get it because I admire Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull in the same way. From my youth I remember: " I was only seventeen, I fell in love with a gypsy queen", which I really liked. There were definetely some more Uriah Heep songs that I liked, but I cannot remember the titles right away..R.I.P Davy. And Ramona, all my best wishes to you from Turkey.💝🌺🌷🍀

I personally love Eddie Vedder, Kurt Cobain, Mick Jagger, Christ Cornell, David Grohl, and of course, Axl Rose. (No joke, those are the lead singers to my favorite bands) So glad you added these to the video. Layne Staley should have been in the video, as you have included multiple other grunge singers as well. Just a thought.

@timmyw1484

5 ай бұрын

Layne Stanley should definitely be on this list!! But like you said I'm happy my all time favorite is number 9 Kurt Cobain is king!! And Chris Cornell is a legend Eddie Vedder and Akel too lol even though Kurt and Axel hated each other 🤣

20.) Bon Scott- AC/DC 19.) Bono- U2 18.) Eddie Vedder- Pearl Jam 17.) Gerard Way- My Chemical Romance 16.) Rob Halford- Judas Priest 15.) Chester Bennington- LINKIN PARK 14.) Bruce Dickinson- Iron Maiden 13.) Chris Cornell- Soundgarden, Audioslave 12.) David Lee Roth- Van Halen 11.) Dave Grohl- Foo Fighters 10.) Jim Morrison- The Doors 9.) Kurt Cobain- Nirvana 8.) Iggy Pop- The Stooges 7.) Roger Daltrey- The Who 6.) Axl Rose- Guns N’ Roses 5.) Steven Tyler- Aerosmith 4.) Ozzy Osbourne- Black Sabbath 3.) Mick Jagger- The Rolling Stones 2.) Robert Plant- Led Zeppelin 1.) Freddie Mercury- Queen Here’s some who deserve honorable mentions 1.) Ronnie Van Zhant- Lynyrd Skynyrd 2.) Jon Bon Jovi- Bon Jovi 3.) Ronnie James Dio- Black Sabbath, Dio 4.) James Hetfield- Metallica 5.) Phil Anselmo- Pantera 6.) Billy Corgan- The Smashing Pumpkins (Add Ons I Forgot) 7.) Zack De La Rocha- Rage Against the Machine 8.) Sting- The Police 9.) Lemmy- Motörhead 10.) Layne Staley- Alice In Chains 11.) Alice Cooper- Alice Cooper 12.) Serj Tankian- System of a Down 13.) Dave Mustaine- Megadeth

@robert.m4676

Жыл бұрын

I’d take several out of they’re top 20 and add several of your honorable mentions. Starting with Both Ronnie’s!

@titodabull1124

Жыл бұрын

Kurt and Axle must've switch places in my own opinion 🤷

@Fmagafools

Жыл бұрын

Paul Stanley from KISS should be on this list WAY before some of the other guys

@1craley878

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting, knowing who made the list i can see that it's not worth watching, jon bon Jovi should be on the list

@davidfenner1278

Жыл бұрын

#1 Freddie #2 Chester and you can put the rest on your list in any order and I would be fine with it...

watch Freddie Mercury's call-and-response with the crowd at Live Aid and tell me he's not the greatest ever. it gives me the chills. every. single. time.

@jonstreng7850

Жыл бұрын

@James Carlisle - Exactly what a fantastic rock member, leader or not, should strive to be. Well said.

@chriss2452

Жыл бұрын

You've never seen a show with Status Quo in their glory days? Rossi fired up the audience in a similar way

@laurelgirard8475

10 ай бұрын

That was an incredible concert. He had the audience in thrall.

@jjdillon1207

9 ай бұрын

I have to agree.

@janpcs

3 ай бұрын

@@laurelgirard8475 They bribed the sound guys to turn up the volume more then what was allowed. I bet that helped.

Michael Hutchence should've been in there

Freddie ❤

Michael H from INXS should never have been left off. Nice list though. I can’t argue about any of them.

@pop130

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Hutchence’s voice was an effortless powerhouse.

Michael Hutchence from INXS is definitely my favourite and I miss Him so much... ❤😥 Was so handsome and charismatic with huge talent and perfect voice.

@samanthafairweather9186

Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah! He had it all... That voice, and oozed sex appeal! Seen INXS back in the mid 80's, when they were still just a pub band.

@JesieW

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this comment. He was just spectacular singer ❤.

@aliarobinson6617

4 ай бұрын

I feel the same way. no one can top hutch, no one.

@ernychavaitulukina4325

3 ай бұрын

Yes Mickael HUTCHENCE from INXS is in the top 5 of the best Rock and Roll frontman. What a shame to Forget HUTCH!!! Fuck This list!!!

@aimeevictoriacowley6983

3 ай бұрын

Came here to say to write this HUTCHO FOREVER ❤❤❤

Mick Jagger, Jim Morrison, Steve Marriott, Bon Scott, Roger Daltrey, Robert Plant….👍

Very good video. Contraversial, yet very well presented. THANK You.👍🤗✌️

@kotysuefawcett6538

8 ай бұрын

Nobody compares to Freddie Mercury! ✌️

To not have Jan Gillan and Dio in this list is really unreal

Ronnie James Dio was an awesome frontman. I was surprised that he was not included. No-one will ever sing like he did.

@reginagrayson2465

6 ай бұрын

YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT!!!

@sheikhriajul6882

6 ай бұрын

He is God so not included with HUMAN

@Kinseliplier

6 ай бұрын

I can Sing like Ronnie James Dio but it Really Hurts my Voice to do it.

@gloria88246

5 ай бұрын

​@@sheikhriajul6882Exactly 💯 👏 🙌

@tracierathbun7686

4 ай бұрын

He really was a great performer with a great voice. I was lucky enough to see him live in the mid 80's and it was an unforgettable and amazing show. RIP sir. Mad love & respect to u. Your legend will live on.

David Draiman from Disturbed . His voice is chill inducing.

I feel Brian Johnson deserves a mention. Was instrumental for AC/DC after Bon's death and is an amazing vocalist in his own right. Maybe not as good as Bon, but still brilliant.

@Thorin.escudo.de.carvalho

7 ай бұрын

Bon Scott was a very good performer, full of passion, if he were alive he would probably be SO recognized as a frontman as Freddie Mercury, Brian did an amazing job continuing the ACDC shows

@IrishScribbler

3 ай бұрын

Totally agree with you. Bon was a legend and a great frontman. But the stuff the band did with Brian was far more diverse. I can’t imagine Bon doing Thunderstruck or Satellite Blues.

A list like this deserves to have a Top 50, because they are so many great frontmen in rock!

So glad Chester made the list. He was an incredibly diverse vocalist. He truly was the heart and soul of LP. He, Eddie Veddar, Chris Cornell and Freddie Mercury are my favourites from this list.

@victoriawunderlich

Жыл бұрын

Michael Hutchence should have made the list

@sashaelton2696

Жыл бұрын

Chester for sure. Miss you down here Chester 😞😞

@mausihexhex2217

Жыл бұрын

Chester is so unique and a truly legend!

@maryanderson2279

Жыл бұрын

Can't believe Axle was higher on the lust than Chester

It's a good list .. certainly, sometimes, it is a matter of personal taste. I love Matt Bellamy ( Muse) ,Jim Kerr (Simple minds), Dave Gahan( Depeche mode) ,Thom Yorke ( Radiohead ) ,Scott Weiland (Stone temple pilots), Morrisey( Smiths) ....and many others. Greetings from Italy

@WatchMojo

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

This is a great and very accurate video about some of the greatest rock singers ofp of all time I agree with your list

Layne Staley was grunge! Powerful and diverse range with his voice. Definitely should have been on this list!!!

@christinaannetteblackbear5921

Жыл бұрын

Man you aint kidding.

@waynetables6414

Жыл бұрын

literally every frontman on this list is more talented, had a better career, and was way more culturally relevant. AIC isn't even in the Rock and roll hall of fame

@waynetables6414

Жыл бұрын

@Quam no thats not how I personally measure success. I'm just bringing that up to give someone perspective as to why you won't see AIC in a mainstream list like this. They weren't as famous or popular as any of these bands..

@BrookeWinter82

Жыл бұрын

@Quam I agree. I think that's exactly why AIC is left out so often.

@ianmason2003

Жыл бұрын

@@waynetables6414 oh because that’s the measure of a legendary band. Iron Maiden and Deep Purple may have a word with you.

Chester forever missed but never forgotten rip!

GREAT VIDEO!!!

Michael Hutchence from INXS, Dave Gahan from Depeche Mode, Andy Bell from Erasure, and Sting from the Police.

@wendyhamm9722

2 ай бұрын

Face-palm to head! How could I forget Dave Gahan!?! How dare I! I bow my head in shame.

@Plexus37

25 күн бұрын

Wow, your in a whole other genre there, great singers though.

@annen3706

5 күн бұрын

@@Plexus37 I suppose you're correct regarding Andy Bell as Erasure is definitely more pop than rock, but INXS, Depeche Mode, and The Police are all rock bands.

Steve Perry front man from Journey is by far better than most of the singers mentioned. That is how he was given the name The Voice.

@angrosvenor2967

Жыл бұрын

Steve Perry not here is ridiculous. He is probably the best rock vocalist ever 🤨

@jlapuma13

Жыл бұрын

Being a frontman is more than how good your voice is. It is your ability to control the crowd, ability to do interviews and look cool.

@tkphillips1377

Жыл бұрын

Yes!!

@NotSoFast71

Жыл бұрын

@@jlapuma13 Exactly. That's why they didn't use the term "vocalist" or "singer". That being said, Ronnie James Dio not being here invalidates the entire list.

@nesros1

Жыл бұрын

Just watch Perry singing and interacting with the crowd with songs like Anyway You Want It, Loving, Touching, Squeezing, Faithfully, etc.

Although I disagree with the placement of the other frontmen I agree with the placement of Freddie Mercury he was the best frontman his stage presence and vocal range put him there.

Ian Astbury from The Cult is pretty dynamic.

Great video and thank you for doing this. I really enjoyed it. I would love to have seen Chris Robinson from the Black Crowes on the list, but I appreciate these things are not a science and remain inherently subjective! Thanks again! 😎👍

Others have already mentioned him, but few vocalists could match the power and raw emotion of Layne Staley. Whether he was fronting Alice In Chains or Mad Season, there was no one like him. His lyrics could also hit deep.

@ashtonandjohn

Жыл бұрын

His voice and power alone was incredible but it seems like the list was looking at people who could mesmerize a crowd with their dancing or vibe. Layne laid it all in his voice

@christystokely8773

Жыл бұрын

I was going to say Layne. & Sebastian Bach.. Ronnie VanZant & a few more that weren't even mentioned.

@christystokely8773

Жыл бұрын

I was going to say Layne. & Sebastian Bach.. Ronnie VanZant & a few more that weren't even mentioned.

@amramsherby3321

Жыл бұрын

anyone surprised Layne was overlooked?

@aidenrogatz8071

Жыл бұрын

Best ever

No Ian Gillian/ Deep Purple, Ian Anderson/Jethro Tull or Joey Ramone/ The Ramones and Steve Perry-no Steve Perry???

@lee-annek6969

4 ай бұрын

ikr

That's a pretty stunning list and hard to argue with, especially the #1. I was surprised at some omissions, like The Kinks' legendary frontman Ray Davies (even having one of his greatest songs covered by a frontman in your top 20; the Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan; The Sweet's Brian Connolly, and Slade's Nobby Holder, the latter two arguably at the vanguard of proto-metal.

@danielhoran8416

4 ай бұрын

Both Ray Davies and Billy Corigan were inspired and vocally trained by their mentor , Klaus Nomi . Both Davies and Corigan have said many times,,Klaus’s vocal training made them the singer they are. Also both said,,without Klaus fathering me and guiding me spiritually, I would have been lost Total eclipse by their mentor and father figure Klaus Nomi inspired both to write all their biggest hits

I can't believe Paul Rogers isn't in the top 5. Incredible vocals and a great showman with Free, Bad Company, The Firm and then the front man for Queen in 2005.

This list deserves a part deuce! There's just too many awesome frontmen for just one list. Layne Staley,DIO,Lemmy just to name a few.

@olrekord

Жыл бұрын

No Lemmy? Seriously!

@rayjones95

Жыл бұрын

Layne and Ronnie James Dio definitely belong above most people on this list!

@dragonqueen6589

Жыл бұрын

Those guys would be easily applicable to a list of best metal vocalists too🎸🎸🎸🎸🎙🎙🎙🎙

@BIGBLOCK5022006

Жыл бұрын

Peter Steele.

@rayjones95

Жыл бұрын

@@dragonqueen6589 yes ma'am! Staley and Dio would top that list! Shame Layne couldn't overcome the loss of his only love and let his addiction take him! I feel we were robbed, but it was his life to live and he lived it like he wanted! Smoke crack all day and play video games, then shoot heroin to sleep! If I were rich and childless, I can't say I'd live differently! Coke not crack, then dope at night! Plenty of money and no responsibilities..... Why not!

Bruce Dickinson, Rob Halford, Sebastian Bach, James LaBrie..these are men I have seen live and can vouch for their absolute prowess at the mic but there can be only one and that is Freddie Mercury hands down, end of sentence. 30 plus years after his death and he is still sitting on his throne as THE BEST ever. RIP Freddie Mercury.....you were and will always be a real one!

@mandiemoore3272

Жыл бұрын

Right!!! Hair metal was a real thing!!!

@VJAllison1974

Жыл бұрын

Freddie earned that #1 spot is right. He was amazing!

@Principaledpragmatist

Жыл бұрын

In my opinion all of these list are subjective and a matter of taste. With the exception of Mercury, Jagger, and Plant who are as close as you can get to factual on a list like this. The rest of the spots could be filled with a random assortment of at least fifty or sixty other front men.

@andrewhartmangunsmith2755

Жыл бұрын

Are you that old or you see them in the last 10 years and not in the 80s and 90s? Even though I am a 90s kid, I listen to all these and much much more. We need part 2. Or more honorable mentions. I mean where's Megadeth, Metallica, Skid Row, Bon Jovi, Poison, Dire Strait, Def Leppard, Pink Floyd, A7x, even Hinder just to name some of other great frontman. I know 20 isn't enough, Top 50 would do justice but the video will be 2 hours long so I get it. Anyway, I envy you. I've been to live shows in the last 10-15 years to see Iron Maiden, Aerosmith, and Mr Big, they are all getting old. I've seen A7x live before Sullivan passed away, one of the best in the 21st century.

@corkycobon1481

Жыл бұрын

@@andrewhartmangunsmith2755 I am that old. I was born in Jan. 1971. Went to many Monsters of Rock shows in the 80s as well as regular concerts. My concert stub stack is quite tall and very distinguished. I will say that I went to just as many concerts in the 90s as I did in the 80s. Prolly more so cuz I had a good job and could afford to follow some my fave bands like Megadeth and Tesla on the road to places like Las Vegas, San Diego, Albuquerque and Tuscon. I live in Phoenix so going shows here is no biggie. My concert going has drastically slowed down. The kids that go to shows now have no idea about concert etiquette is and they take the fun out seeing live music.

Brian Johnson, Paul Stanley and Bon Jovi are all missing.

Here’s some that should have been included: Vince Neil Brett Michaels Steve Perry Paul Stanley Lou Gramm Ronnie Van Zant Joe Elliot Tom Petty Jon Bon Jovi James Hetfield John Cameron Fogerty Sting

@sandrasillery4493

6 ай бұрын

I love this list! Jon Bon Jovi & Steve Perry are my favorites, especially SP. I do believe you got it right with all of your list though ❤

@Platinumumd

4 ай бұрын

Finally someone who put Vince

No Layne Staley? Not even an honorable mention?? He may not have been a big of frontman as Cobain since he didnt play guitar too but Layne had the best voice in all of grunge!

@robbob5302

Жыл бұрын

Very true.

@eduardoravelo403

Жыл бұрын

As a frontman Layne was light-years ahead of Kurt, actually Cobain shouldn't be on this list at all, great musician, an icon, anything you want, great front man? IMHO nope

@devonjones5200

Жыл бұрын

@@eduardoravelo403 they were both great

@eduardoravelo403

Жыл бұрын

@@devonjones5200 They were, but the topic is clear, a frontman is someone with charisma to handle the crowd, they have signature moves and unique voices, Kurt Cobain had none of that if you compare it with the really great ones, again, great musician, wrote great songs, I like Nirvana, but Layne was truly a frontman, Cobain was not

@christinaannetteblackbear5921

Жыл бұрын

Yes yes, In my opinion Layne had and still has the best freakin voice ever

I know they are not everyone’s cup of tea but Matt Bellamy from Muse deserves a mention. Incredible guitarist and stunning live vocal. Filled out the worlds biggest stadiums and arenas consistently.

@jenhindley

Жыл бұрын

I actually think Watch Mojo hates Muse. They never get mentioned for any of these greatest whatevers. I agree they're brilliant to watch live.

@ericaglas4562

Жыл бұрын

He’s definitely remarkable, but I think his lack of charisma gets him off this list

@grayshigami6797

Жыл бұрын

Also honorable mentions to Billie Joe Armstrong, Anthony Kiedis, Chris Martin, Thom Yorke and Serj Tankian

@jacocharzukanamericanautho2422

Жыл бұрын

Matt Bellamy easily deserves a spot on the list. Some other mentions, Ritchie Kotzen, Hendrix, Bruce Dickinson, Bobby Kimbell, Prince, Steve Lukather, Stevie Ray Vaughan.

@amyslilmer8

Жыл бұрын

My favorite

I know he didn’t have a top 20 voice but Geddy Lee sang, played the bass, played keyboards, played bass pedals, and triggered sounds at the same time. I don’t know any other front man that can claim that!

There are so many amazing frontmen from over the years of incredible music. It is hard to make a list. I love love love Rock!!!

I think Michael Hutchins deserves to be mentioned and how the hell is Steve Perry not on this list? That being said, most on your list are favorites of mine as well. Some truly excellent voices here.

@299charles

Жыл бұрын

Steve Perry is #1 in my mind…..

@JamboniUk

Жыл бұрын

Highly agree. Steve Perry had a voice to himself.

@andrewcastles2997

Жыл бұрын

Michael Hutchence is top 5. Better than jagger and just behind mercury. He was a great.

@stratonicc2651

Жыл бұрын

bro steven tyler is on this list. he's 5

@markcastillo2354

Жыл бұрын

@@stratonicc2651 Steve Perry not steve tyler...aye

Love most of these artists, but I got to say, I’m shocked that Steve Perry didn’t make this list 🤯

@Ruslan_V_KeDaX

11 ай бұрын

Steve Perry is a very cool and talented vocalist, but not a frontman

@OlympicLeprechaun

6 ай бұрын

@@Ruslan_V_KeDaXand there it is, the stupidest comment I’ve read all week.

Where are Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Davy Jones, Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Paul Stanley, James Hetfield, Sammy Hagar, Steve Perry, Sebastian Bach, Jon Bon Jovi, Michael Hutchence, Lemmi Kilmister, Eric Clapton (Cream), Mike Matijevic, etc?

@richardpoole1949

4 ай бұрын

Roger Daltry, David Bowie, Getty Lee.

@rd1_legend416

4 ай бұрын

Gilmour 🙂

@carolphillips1593

4 ай бұрын

Agreed.

@IrishScribbler

3 ай бұрын

@@richardpoole1949Bowie was a solo artist.

@marydalton8083

3 ай бұрын

Davy Jones?

You were spot on......There will never be another Freddie Mercury and no one will ever be able to match his enormous talent ❤❤

@user-yi9hz3or2t

2 ай бұрын

Plant

*Layne Staley and Scott Weiland should’ve been on this list as well.*

@dreday5296

Жыл бұрын

Indeed

Lot of talent here but Steve Perry definitely deserved to be there. In the top 10 even.

@goldbrickstudios6903

Жыл бұрын

Steve is in the tier for singing but he lacked charisma and he still isn't as good as a singer as Freddie was. Although yes, Steve should be top ten.

@briankorbelik2873

Жыл бұрын

PU

@Saidakine

Жыл бұрын

Definitely One of the Greatest Rock voices of all time.

@crystalfreeman9295

Жыл бұрын

Steve Perry definitely should of made this list. His voice could hold his own against anyone on this list. As for Freddie being a better singer That's a just a matter of opinions. Steve Perry when he was in his prime. To me know other singer could touch him. He was truly one of a kind.

@goldbrickstudios6903

Жыл бұрын

@@crystalfreeman9295 I respect your opinion, but Freddie Mercury had the greatest vocal prime in history (although it was short). I don't want to get into statistics but I will say that Freddie's range was much wider (f2-f6), Freddie was also capable of sub-harmonics (the notes inside of the notes). Freddie had the faster vibrato, and more power. Steve's voice is more full, and rich, that is really the only edge he has on Freddie. I would definitely put Steve having the better *voice* meaning he sounds really good, and his voice is more pleasing to most peoples ear. However, when it comes to *vocal ability* Steve is nothing short of excellent and his vocal delivery was amazing, but Freddie is just the best. It's been scientifically proven Freddie was the best. I will say, I am thoroughly angry that Steve didn't make the list. I would put him over everyone but Freddie. The two of them are in a league of there own.

Ian Gillan, Billie Joe Armstrong, Fred Durst

Many great artists on this list, but several should have been on this list, gonna try to name a few: Billie Joe Armstrong (Green Day) Ronnie James Dio (Rainbow, Sabbath) John Fogerty (Creedence Clearwater Revival) Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits)

@tobiasottosson1458

5 ай бұрын

Even forgot Brian Johnson, frontman of AC/DC after Bon Scott, taking over as singer to make one of the greatest and most popular album of all time (Back in Black)!

@A_Fabulous_Killjoy

3 ай бұрын

Billie Joe should have definitely been on this list, didn’t even think of him

James Hetfield is an underrated frontman who has a stage presence like no other. Sad to see him not on the list

@brianpinion5844

Жыл бұрын

this is just someone's opinion , the same with James but i agree 100%, cant believe I had to stop and think how to spell opinion ~Burnt

@jarmystrong

Жыл бұрын

I’m a Metallica fan and not including James is criminal.

@Ob1tuber

Жыл бұрын

Where is Jon Bon Jovi or Joe Elliot Bon Jovi and Def Leppard respectively

@valsammajoseph421

Жыл бұрын

He is not great frontman

@AuxesisHyperbole666

Жыл бұрын

@@Ob1tuber Jon Bon Jovi was in Bon Jovi? Never! You're joshing, surely...stop it!

Their are far too many good frontmen in rock that Watchmojo have left out for example: Damon Albarn (Blur & Gorillaz) Phil Anselmo (Pantera) Billie Joe Armstrong (Green day) Richard Ashcroft (The Verve) Sebastian Bach (Skid Row) Michael Hutchence (INXS) Matt Bellamy (Muse) Jello Biafra (Dead Kennedy) Jon Bon Jovi (Bon Jovi) Marc Bolan (T. Rex) Ian Brown (The Stone roses) David Byrne (Talking heads) David Coverdale (Deep purple & White snake.) Ian Curtis (Joy Division) Ray Davies (the Kinks) Jonathan Davis (Korn) Zack De la Rocha (Rage against the machine) Ian Dury (Ian Dury & the Blockheads) Joe Elliott (Def Leppard) Bryan Ferry (Roxy Music) Brandon Flowers (The Killers) Steve Perry (Journey) Black Francis/Frank Black (Pixies) Jerry Garcia (Grateful dead) Corey Glover (Living colour) James Hetfield (Metallica) Josh Homme (Queen of the Stone Age) Noddy Holder (Slade) Ian Hunter (Mott the Hoople) Anthony Kiedis (Red hot chilli peppers) Geddy Lee (Rush) Johnny Rotten (Sex pistols) Phil Lynott (Thin Lizzy) Morrissey (The Smiths) Robert Smith (The Cure) Bradley Nowell (Sublime) Joey Ramone (The Ramones) Trent Reznor (Nine inch nails) Shaun Ryder (Happy Mondays) Fred Schneider (The B-52’s) Joe Strummer (The Clash) Patrick Stump (Fall out boy) Michael Stipe (REM) Sting (The police) Corey Taylor (Slipknot) Serj Tankian (System of down) Brendon Urie (Panic! At the disco) Thom Yorke (Radiohead) Billy Corgan (Smashing Pumpkins) Jack White (White Stripes) Lux Interior(The Cramps) A lot of these frontmen I mentioned seems to be be pretty good, memorable and impactful to me.

@itsfullerrr

Жыл бұрын

Glad to see someone else mention Phil Lynott, gets nowhere near the recognition he deserves

@TheDealMaster

Жыл бұрын

They were only selecting 20 though, which makes it tough. I hope they do a part 2 and include some of yours, because you are right about a lot of them.

@andrewpappas9311

Жыл бұрын

I’m honestly surprised Serj, Damon, Thom, Corgan, Anthony, Zach and Brad weren’t on here, those guys all helped definite 90s and 2000s rock

@themahiro554

Жыл бұрын

You missed Lemmy Killmeister (Motorhead)

@generalbacon6955

Жыл бұрын

Liam Gallagher (Oasis) too

my personal top 5 would be 1. Mick Jagger 2. Kurt Cobain 3. Liam Gallagher 4. Ozzy Osbourne 5. Tough between Layne Staley and Fred Durst

Beautiful music soft and soothing🙂👍

no one interacted with the public like freddie, he will always remain a legend

@user-rc8lq6cv5x

11 ай бұрын

yassss... there was nobody like Freddie...R.I.P.

Layne Staley from Alice in Chains should be on this list.

@Uzeer92

Жыл бұрын

We don't care about Layne staley 😂

@duncan3998

Жыл бұрын

Scott Weiland too.

@Theprophet3928

Жыл бұрын

​@@Uzeer92Average Zeppelin fan

@MJEvermore853

Жыл бұрын

Staley should be on this list and I'm a huge Zep fan so WTF does that have to do with anything 😅

Lou Gramm of Foreigner should have been included on this list. One of the greatest rock singer/songwriters of all time.

@golden_falcon9120

5 ай бұрын

What about the ladies??? Fleetwood Mac has one of the greatest albums of all time. Stevie and Buckingham had an awesome stage presence. And Heart??? The Wilson sisters?

1 Queen 2 Mick Jagger 3 Axl Rose 4 Ozzy 5 Led Zeppelin

@user-yi9hz3or2t

2 ай бұрын

L

Layne Staley will always be number one for me

Im really sad that Layne wasn’t here. He was incredible. And where was Hetfield??

@spencernemergut3473

Жыл бұрын

Completely agree layne was probably as talented as Freddie was and papa het was really great during the middle stage of metallica.

There will never be another Freddie Mercury

@user-yi9hz3or2t

2 ай бұрын

Robert plant better

No Layne Staley? And Dave Grohl ranks higher than Chris Cornell?? Pfftttt🙄🙄🙄🙄

@nakumininja

3 ай бұрын

LOL

And ,YES, our beloved Freddie Mercury should be ALWAYS number 1, his vocals, his dedication to perfection and his love of pleasing his fans, no one had huge crowds mesmerized like Freddie, I've watched Live Aid so many times and it ALWAYS makes me tear up, Miss you Freddie 😍❣️🫶

@gun-nut

6 ай бұрын

Freddie was over rated as was queen

@daanvanderheijden-oq4vk

5 ай бұрын

​@@gun-nutwhat the f*ck did you just say?

@fabioberlengues4112

5 ай бұрын

@@gun-nut *underrated

Layne Staley and Scott Weiland definitely were badass frontmen as well 🤘🏽

Great list, would of loved Layne and Perry Farrell to make it.

Thank you for putting G Way in this list.

Steve Perry should have been mentioned. His vocals were amazing

@kylerbrack7435

7 ай бұрын

No doubt.

@jugglerj0e

7 ай бұрын

WatchMojo makes TERRIBLE lists. Thats just the truth.

@lonelydude97

5 ай бұрын

even that copy-cut Arnel Pineda is good too..

@amandajones3303

3 ай бұрын

nah, they are sandpapery and annoying

It really does not surprise me that Freddie is the top pick, there really is nobody like him and he’s definitely a frontmen for the ages. I’m honestly surprised that Serj Tankian of System of a Down or even James Hetfield weren’t on here, Serj’s voice was so unique at the time and it really helped define SOAD’s sound (not to mention his and Daron Malakian’s voices are so perfect together) and plus James is one of the greatest heavy metal vocalists and Metallica probably wouldn’t be the same without Papa Het

@amymesserschmidt2044

Жыл бұрын

Yessss Serj is incredible and a stand up dude

@philpants44

Жыл бұрын

James voice isn't a that

@danyalq7214

Жыл бұрын

It's top 20 rock so I wouldn't expect metal singers here even though Ozzy Osbourne isn't really a rock singer on top of that missed out multiple more rock singers such as Bruce Springsteen

@andrewpappas9311

Жыл бұрын

@@danyalq7214 They said at the start of the video that Bruce is more a solo artist and will be on a future list about them

@stopthestigma1517

Жыл бұрын

I'm not even a huge fan of Queen and I would have been surprised and even a tab bit upset (if only because I called it from the start, lol) if he wasn't #1

To not have Springsteen on this list is crazy his performance live is crazy, like him or not.

Till Lindemann, Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Steve Perry, James Hetfield, Alice Cooper, Brian Johnson

fun fact: dave grohl wrote and recorded foo fighters first album entirely by himself(with a couple exceptions)in about a week

@zk3212

Жыл бұрын

Wtf how???!!!

@JOVONO

Жыл бұрын

It’s not that unusual for an artist do the entirety of the instruments for an album - Paul McCartney for his three McCartney albums - Prince would do this - Iva Davies for Primitive Man And a lot of others

@andrestocaruncho8113

Жыл бұрын

@@zk3212 did it in a record studio near his house a couple of months after Kurt died. He showed the cassette to some of his friends and then assembled the band and started concerts right away

Chester Bennington. Freddie Mercury. Chris Cornell. Steve Perry. Roger Daltrey. Gerard Way. Eddie Vedder. Man, these were (and still are) my greatest influences.

@rodolfohernandez3303

Жыл бұрын

Surprised that Steve Perry didn't apear in the list

@tyresefinney1985

Жыл бұрын

You do music?

@onionbubs386

Жыл бұрын

@@rodolfohernandez3303 me too! he's so underrated :(

@clint5764

Жыл бұрын

Perry was a huge snub on this list.

@NotMeNaNaNa

Жыл бұрын

@@clint5764 yes Steve Perry’s hair alone belongs on this list, not to mention his amazing voice/stage presence!

Ronnie Van Zant, subtle but effective.

Was surprised to not see Vince Neil, was absolutely dumbfounded not to see Layne Staley

Agree with most here. This is a great list, but y’all missed Layne Staley. A haunting voice and a charismatic front man. I also think Chris Cornell should have been a bit higher. Freddie Mercury’s overall talent and stage presence does demand respect. RIP 🙏☝️ to so many we lost on this list.

@irismanders8794

Жыл бұрын

And both weren't the front man of one, but 2 (Staley) or even 3 (Cornell) great bands

@hp3960

Жыл бұрын

Great Point

No Dio, no Gillan? What a joke, this is commercial rock. Do you have any idea that those guys are the pillars of rock.

I respect all the artists in the video but some of them must move down for Jon Bon Jovi and James Hetfield. These two belong to top 10.

Michael Hutchence, the front man for INXS should be on this list.

@JOVONO

Жыл бұрын

Yes he should be top five especially considering Axl Rose was 6 on this list And Bono was below Dave Grohl, Chris Cornell, Chester Bennington and Axl Rose

@jasonkeith9317

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely Michael was amazing!!

@pop130

Жыл бұрын

100% yes

@xgenmusic3434

Жыл бұрын

INXS was more of a pop band

@marknolan5182

Жыл бұрын

Agreed... and Inxs was one of the best live bands period. Just watch the 1991 Wembley Stadium concert to appreciate Michael and the band.

There will never be another Freddy Mercury…just a thing of the times

@augustosanchez5183

Жыл бұрын

What you like most about Mercury is what it represents for the LGTBQI+ collective. It is clear that this is what is admired in his figure

I think Axl should rank top 5 at least. Greatest singer in terms of vocal range and vocal signature.

1. Freddie Mercury 2.Rob Halford 3.Layne Staley 4.Ozzy Osbourne 5.Joe Strummer

Putting Bono at 19 is just laughable. Also, ranking Chris Cornell so low is embarrassing. Missing Billy Corgan and Michael Hutchence is also unforgivable.

@juliankremer1900

Жыл бұрын

Putting Chester Bennington @ #15 is also an insult. Chester should @ least b in the top 5.

@FleaRHCP97

Жыл бұрын

I'm only a moderate u2 fan, but if we're talking "frontman" as opposed to just "singer," he's Easily top 5. And again, if we're talking "frontmen" and not "singers," peak Anthony Kiedis (around 1990) is untouchable.

@donaldpump8882

Жыл бұрын

It's really not that low. These are the top 20

@donaldpump8882

Жыл бұрын

@@juliankremer1900 it is ridiculous that Chester Bennington is on this list

@russellfontaine5114

Жыл бұрын

@@FleaRHCP97 I would agree Bono's placement should've been higher. Sorry but I can't see how some of those singers are better...

Freddie Mercury: always the best, still the best, never replayced, never forgotten!!!!!

@HaroldTheBad

4 ай бұрын

kurt cobain better

@amandajones3303

3 ай бұрын

barf.

@user-yi9hz3or2t

2 ай бұрын

Plant better

@amandajones3303

2 ай бұрын

@@user-yi9hz3or2t plant is awkward and borderline tonedeaf. boomers really worked hard to make that stick.

Great list. Maybe Top 30 would have been better to include more of the greats mentioned in some of the comments. I would push Pearl Jam higher but it’s a solid list. 😊🎤🎶🎸

Freddie mercury had the most beautiful male voice. Others had a higher range, others had a more classic rock voice, others were more iconic culturally by the media, but none could match Freddies gorgeous tone and voice. It was God given talent. Thats why Freddie is so beloved.

@teresa2845

8 ай бұрын

I did like his voice... but the songs that he wrote were ones that allowed him to show off his range. I hate to say it but out of all the really big bands... Queen just doesn't have a ton of songs that I listen too. I really didn't like that radio ga ga song lol.. Don't get me wrong, they had some that I really loved.

@leonardodavinci3774

7 ай бұрын

Steve Perry's was better