By the way, I forgot to say it in the video but this is in no particular order.

@michaelgay-crosier7500

5 жыл бұрын

Rick Beato you can’t put them in order. I thank you for not trying. I love these lists. I always try to discover new artists and new insights into ones I am familiar with. Can you tell if vocalists are using auto tune? I

@johnk1045

5 жыл бұрын

Fixed: 1. Paul Rodgers 2. Brad Delp 3...4...5... Great video as always Rick!

@dotslashsatan

5 жыл бұрын

Good job! How many of them still alive

@fcallophoto

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, sure Rick...We all know how much you love Chris Cornell. But hey, we can't blame you, he's fucking awesome.

@walterrizzoli6536

5 жыл бұрын

That was obvious. It's so difficult just to pick them. Put them in order would have been nonsense.

I strongly believe that Ian Gillian from Deep Purple should be on this list (Top 10 at minimum). He is EXTREMELY talented and is often overlooked.

@terrygarcia897

2 жыл бұрын

Seen deep 2 times both in 1985. Texas jam. Perfect stangers tour Dallas. Tx

@bobclancy8183

2 жыл бұрын

@@freebee8221 He put in the comments that this list is in no particular order. It would be impossible to even imagine ranking this list.

@robert.m4676

2 жыл бұрын

I still have my Machine Head album from the days it first got released! Such a killer album with Ian just nailing down the vocals!

@wanderer1955

2 жыл бұрын

1. David Covernote 2. Ian Gillan.

@bettyrose959

2 жыл бұрын

@@wanderer1955 David Coverdale? Seriously?.. not so much.

Paul Rodgers deserves some love. Dude can sing.

@MaximumBob

5 ай бұрын

His work in Free was transcendent

@mgb1974

5 ай бұрын

Mr Big live 1970....

@AbleBodied

3 ай бұрын

His voice is the voice that the rock vocalists aspire to.

@nickcastrellon909

3 ай бұрын

I may be in the minority but his work with Queen was fantastic. 'Return of the Champions' is A+ stuff. His bluesy vibes with Queen's unique sound, WOW!

@giacomodallariva1209

2 ай бұрын

Dude is not just "good" at singing, he's the definition of good singing! He has incredible dynamics, extreme range, a full ton of character and carisma and is just phenomenal. I think he was absurd in Free of course, but somehow even better with Bad Company, an undeniably underrated band.

So glad you included Ann Wilson of Heart. Her voice crazy powerful. When she hits that note when she sings Alone at about 2min 30 seconds.

@freddecker2407

3 ай бұрын

I heard Ann Wilson sing Good Vibrations. She is a wonderful singer. I could probably listen to her sing all kinds of songs.

RIP Chris Cornell No one sings like you anymore

@michelleburkholder2547

5 жыл бұрын

I miss him

@TokyoBlue587

5 жыл бұрын

He is sorely missed

@pinitxopo

5 жыл бұрын

Eddie Vedder does

@billyhughes9776

5 жыл бұрын

I see what you did there -- RIP Chris,....

@aavila1206

5 жыл бұрын

@@pinitxopo not even close

Ronnie James Dio, Rob Halford and Ian Gillan are the sound of rock...Impossible not to miss them in the list.

@icanfartloud

5 жыл бұрын

And they all copy that Elvis approach, singing voice that moves into one helluva scream..amen brother...And Halford, he's on top of the scream mountain of metal, nobody touches that dudes metal scream.........

@steveacevedo820

5 жыл бұрын

Dio should be in every Top 10 vocalist list.

@danteelander1491

5 жыл бұрын

The loss of Chris Cornell was massive and heartbreaking.

@andresmarin5328

5 жыл бұрын

@@danteelander1491 Absolutely. His voice and charisma were great, the most talented singer since 1990

@brodinieghi822

2 жыл бұрын

all DP was like you said, Ian, David and also Glenn

Brad Delp doesn't get enough credit, an amazing singer

Brad Delp definitely deserves a spot. He was amazing.

@billisdewillis5

6 ай бұрын

No kidding…

@maxbosoxfan171

5 ай бұрын

didnt watch the video ..Delp got a mention

@fj5144

5 ай бұрын

At least put Boston in the Hall of Fame!

@sherri2463

4 ай бұрын

I totally agree with you. He was phenomenal with his vocals ❤️

RIP Little Richard ( 1932 - 2020 )

@roundhousekick29

4 жыл бұрын

I had no idea he died! What the heck! RIP

@ezstaples6653

3 жыл бұрын

🙏He lived a long life and left a musical legacy.

@luiszavala909

3 жыл бұрын

Oh no! he died this year? R.I.P You will be remembered -_-

@travisjones9933

3 жыл бұрын

OMG i didnt know he died!!!! oh no...

@jamesbarker4054

3 жыл бұрын

Chicken hawk 😘

John Fogerty of CCR is grossly underrated as a singer. What a great rock voice!!

@dexterdogg

11 ай бұрын

Agreed 100%!

@ronaldsnelgrove7921

11 ай бұрын

I’ve seen him in concert three times and I can say that he’s also a very good guitarist as well.

@thesoundsession

10 ай бұрын

Yes sir!

@remnantsofasoundblast

10 ай бұрын

I AGREE WITH THAT 100%

@jacocharzukanamericanautho2422

9 ай бұрын

I always forget about him. He is underrated as hell.

I had the pleasure of touring with Foreigner in 1993 & 1994. I was hired as their Fitness Trainer, then I also took on the duties of Assistant Tour Manager. Lou Gramm (real name Grammatico) was not only an amazing singer, but one of the nicest, most humble people I've ever met. I'm so glad he made this list. I wrote an article about the challenges of training a Rock Group on the road, which appeared in the November 1994 issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine. Good times...

@mariaaliceborgesvalle7226

7 ай бұрын

Curious to read your article! 😲

@JM-Ju

Ай бұрын

Great achievement and surely memories for a lifetime - Foreigner are somewhat underrated imho - congrats!

To make a list like this, you almost have to break it down into decades cause there's just too many phenomenal singers. Leaving Steve Perry off this list was a massive miss, in my opinion. The octave range, the breath control, the power, his tone....... he has everything you described at the beginning and more. And, Linda Ronstadt should have at least had an honorable mention.

@jeffreyes6236

10 ай бұрын

I agree with you about Mr. Perry's greatness, but remember he said based on his criteria of carrying on/expanding upon Little Richard's style. 😀

@LoriandBrock99

8 ай бұрын

I totally agree with you. When he got towards the end and hadn’t mentioned Steve Perry or Randy Meisner or Stevie Nicks, I was like bruh…..

@MetalMama-Mimi523

8 ай бұрын

@@jeffreyes6236 I think the history of rock n roll is based on the expansion of Little Richard 😄

@user-yw1tq4xs7z

7 ай бұрын

Absolutely

@ChuckWortman

6 ай бұрын

Yeah, excellent point. Its too difficult, nay impossible, to cover seven decades of singers in 20 slots. Kurt cobain but nit Perry or Delp? My brain cant comprehend taht decision.

I believe Rick likes grunge

@chip9649

5 жыл бұрын

Dont blame him

@triffle69

5 жыл бұрын

jans1982 I believe Rick likes the 90’s ... best period ever!!

@stevechristy3244

5 жыл бұрын

@@triffle69 WRONG!!!!!! hust that simple. You are dead wrong on that.....

@triffle69

5 жыл бұрын

Steve Christy Well i should have say “ for me “ Wrong or not it’s the best ....and I am not referring to metal music or grunge ... but the whole thing🙏

@Wraithknight2

5 жыл бұрын

Yep pretty obvious, none of those singers should be on the list.

RIP Layne Staley who died 18 years ago today.

@tmsskits

4 жыл бұрын

Same as Kurt Cobain. Can't forget him

@mr.fisher3973

4 жыл бұрын

One of the most recognizable voices ever - we lost a true legend.

@Burlykim13

4 жыл бұрын

He was amazing and I cried so hard when I found out he died. I still have the rolling stone edition about him right after he died. 😓

@legalgal12

4 жыл бұрын

Has it really been that long?! He was amazing.....

@davemckay4359

4 жыл бұрын

Rest in fucking peace

Chris Cornell and Robert Plant, I have always thought that Chris's song Seasons would fit right in on a Zeppelin album.

Freddie may have had more perfection to his notes, but Plant, especially early on had a range that was unreal and a style of his own to match. Freddie's fave Rock singer was Plant

Layne Staley hands down for me! I've NEVER been so incredibly moved by ones voice. He made me feel every emotion he was feeling during his performances - especially unplugged! #1

@jblglw

Жыл бұрын

I loved Layne Staley. I thought he was short changed by the media, especially MTV, in honoring him when he died.

@RonaldWilliams-qh7zc

7 ай бұрын

👍💯💯

@mikeyo3377

6 ай бұрын

Love Layne, but Chris Cornell is better.

Everybody forgets bob seager .he comes out puts his foot up on a monitor and is in your face for two hours. Back in his prime .

@darrinholtrey7146

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly. I think one other comment summed it up. The list is really about frontmen.

@PageMarker1

2 жыл бұрын

Bob Seger's name came up in a documentary about Muscle Shoals, as 'Main Street' was recorded there. The man is true to his word.

@scottdieter9138

2 жыл бұрын

Bob Seger was the first name that came to me when the video started and I was disappointed, but not surprised, that he didn't make the list.

@PageMarker1

2 жыл бұрын

@@scottdieter9138 When I hit Ann Arbor in '75 the radio stations really played a lot of Seger and Nugent. Seems Rick has to appeal to a wider listening audience, which is understandable. Joni Mitchell sent him a box set after his review of 'Amelia.' Prayers for such a classy lady!

Robert Plant is,and always will be, number ONE in my book!! 🎶💕

@stevebird9510

8 ай бұрын

yup 👍🏻

@youssefjeheish2838

7 ай бұрын

Always number 1

@fj5144

5 ай бұрын

1000%

@user-lr6dz6ft2d

14 күн бұрын

He “Played” the voice, like Lena Horne. Check it out.

@thepunisherrr974

10 күн бұрын

Agree totally influence all rock vocalist

Ann Wilson is undeniably the greatest female rock singer. IMO

@MJEvermore853

4 ай бұрын

By. Far. Indeed.

@aarongleim4336

4 ай бұрын

And Stevie Nicks

@MJEvermore853

4 ай бұрын

@@aarongleim4336 Ann has pipes, Stevie doesn't

@Terrahoskins

Ай бұрын

I love Ann but for me, it’s Pat Benatar.

Hearing Chris Cornells isolated vocals sent shivers down my spine. What an amazing voice. RIP 😢

@cec4231

4 жыл бұрын

Still mourning the loss

@jeangentry6656

4 жыл бұрын

@@cec4231 me too ☹

@yoffo_

4 жыл бұрын

Body's aching all the time

@conniehokanson119

4 жыл бұрын

It is always Chris for me. Miss him so!

@enasal-qawamshe374

4 жыл бұрын

Same

Brad Delp's isolated vocals give me goose bumps every time I hear it. RIP Brad

@geoffstrickler

2 жыл бұрын

Imagine my surprise, (and delight) when I was singing "Man I'll Never Be" and my (then newlywed) wife said "you sound just like him"

@MrCraigsut

2 жыл бұрын

Agree one hundred percent!!

@johnnicholson8345

2 жыл бұрын

Good call.

@vonniee.9006

2 жыл бұрын

Saw him in his band Bealtejuice several times. Don't know how he did it but he could sound like both Lennon and McCartney. So happy he was mentioned.

@johnnicholson8345

2 жыл бұрын

@@vonniee.9006 Same here Vonnie. As we live in Boston I was lucky enough to catch those guys at a small club and Brad was simply amazing. What a nice guy too.

Just discovered your channel. Im addicted already. I was wondering why you don’t play a lot of The Doors, I was glad to hear you say they were one of your favorite bands, it’s definitely mine.

I know Axl Rose is not singing like he was before, but the guy has to be on the list 🥲

Klaus from Scorpions is 72 years old and his voice is COMPLETLY THE SAME AND STILL PERFECT. HE IS HONORABLE AT LEAST. And david coverdale is my favorite too

@michaelmccourt4992

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent singers

@mikerupp2312

3 жыл бұрын

Classic Rock voice

@mansenmias

3 жыл бұрын

In case you haven't noticed, for Rick there's no music, no rock... hell, maybe even life, outside of USA and UK. :( (Not that I would appreciate Klaus' buzz much! ;) :D )

@ddeepp

3 жыл бұрын

Fully agree!

@tdsims1963

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I agree, but I also think Rick is looking at singers who may not sing pretty but are DEFINITELY compelling.

Janis, Ian Gillan, Paul Rodgers, Lennon, Fogarty, early Rod Stewart all have to be in the Top 20. I can easily remove 6 from Beato's list to make room.

@lukedoyle3002

2 жыл бұрын

Rodgers #1 in my book…

@markhunter8554

2 жыл бұрын

@@lukedoyle3002 Mine too.

@kfm908

2 жыл бұрын

getty.lee from rush was a great singer in the 80's and 90's Kirk cobain was awful imo. Morrison was overrated too

@simonchaddock3694

2 жыл бұрын

Meatloaf marvin leeaday

@loveconquersall143

2 жыл бұрын

Paul Rodgers, for sure! 👌 Instead of Brian Johnson...lol (apologies my fellow Aussies for that)

I don't believe you left Joplin off this list! Power rock - just look at her performance at Woodstock

No Elton? That man can bring it to rockers like Funeral For a Friend, Saturday Nights Alright for Fighting, Bitch is Back All the Young Girl’s Love Alice and then sing glam rock like Bennie and the Jets and Rocketman and then sing a sweet ballad like Your Song. His falsetto was amazing in the 70s. If Paul is here then Elton should be too. They are very similar in style. They can both do rock and ballads.

Ian Gillan “child in time” a masterpiece in rock history.

@Camcolito

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah that's pretty amazing.

@crazeyjoe

2 жыл бұрын

...and Disturbing the Priest w/ Black Sabbath!

@Geezer-yf8hv

2 жыл бұрын

Ian Gillian was a force of nature!

@MrMaynardWR

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I thought he would be on this list for sure

@thanoskaranas4166

2 жыл бұрын

Sadly i believe ian gillan is a bit underated and i find it very disturbing

Even though Layne Staley is sorta popular, I think he is one of the most underrated rock vocalists of all time imo.

@Chr0notr1gger

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree

@Poligamia

3 жыл бұрын

He was absolutely amazing with Alice in Chains but when I first listened to Mad Season's Above I couldn't help but make him my favorite of all time.

@daun7912

3 жыл бұрын

@@PoligamiaSame for me. Just the amount of soul and emotion from his addiction and pain put into his music just turns heads.

@juanpablomiranda8955

3 жыл бұрын

Just like with ACDC, IMHO you should've put Layne together with Jerry Cantrell.... So much of the AIC sound is the play between them....

@daun7912

3 жыл бұрын

@@juanpablomiranda8955 Of course, their chemistry was insane. It does make up a lot of the songs. However, even Jerry said that he didn't want to sing because they had "Layne Freaking Staley"

Steve Walsh of Kansas, Lou Gramm of Foreigner, I could go on...

Ann Wilson, just amazing.

Glad to see Ann Wilson on here. That woman's voice is lightning.

@TheSanityInspector

4 жыл бұрын

"We're getting older.....the WOOOOOOOOORRRRLD'S getting colder...for the life of me, I don't know the reason why...."

@sirkat344

4 жыл бұрын

Equally, Pat Benatar. Gads, to hear those two together as Nancy cranks an axe? Sign me up! :D

@chrisstarr5841

4 жыл бұрын

May be the best on the list next to McCartney

@jamesbeck4089

4 жыл бұрын

Ann Wilson , the best female singer of all time .!

@gillesthibault429

4 жыл бұрын

In her 60s, she is still tops!

Steve Perry is one of my favorites. His range is amazing.

@timothypatrick9476

Жыл бұрын

Yes, he is the "Voice God" nothing "Like" Little Richards jammin energetic, gritty R&R swing sound. But a sound that is so flawlessly beautiful and unique it can lead you to another plane, while giving your girlfriend creative ideas of things she would like to do to you, once you get there.

@kimo1265

Жыл бұрын

I was extremely disappointed to not see Steve Perry on this list. Sorry, but most of the grunge singers on this list are good, but Perry is great and could belt out perfection night after night

@cyric2010

Жыл бұрын

I only know "Oh Sherry" and "Dont Stop Believing". His voice in the earlier is one of the best I've heard.

@ThaiThom

Жыл бұрын

Yes, Steve Perry is a better singer than half the singers on this list, if not all of them. Perry is mentioned at the end of this video, in the honorable mentions or whatever.

@catherinejared9384

Жыл бұрын

Agree 100x

I would have put Brad Delp and Steve Perry way up high on this list, but you had your criteria. Great video as always, Rick.

5. Oli Skyes (BMTH) 4. Dolores O’Riordan (Cranberries) 3. Chris Cornell (Soundgarden and Audioslave) 2. Ann Wilson (Heart) 1. Robert Plant (Zeppelin)

Layne Staleys vocal range was bone chilling.. Pure raw talent

@joandrumz3176

2 жыл бұрын

His mother once described Layne's vocals to be like a marshmallow with razor blades

@MrCraigsut

2 жыл бұрын

No question about it!!!!

@michaelperkins399

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@92skeet49

2 жыл бұрын

Voice like a thousand souls. He will always be 1 for me.

@BelaLugosi1967

2 жыл бұрын

Amen! I think Jerry Cantrell is an amazing singer as well. His vocal power isn't where Laynes was but, still powerful vocalist. A perfect tone.

I was sweating bullets until you had Plant and Mercury.

@kennyclark9309

4 жыл бұрын

N O L A N M I L N E S i know dude same

@MrKeepmsafe

4 жыл бұрын

So glad he added “no particular order” to his description. Saved his reputation in my mind. It’s so difficult to do these GOAT lists. So subjective. And, really, who cares if this one or that one is the number one? I’m just glad we had all of them growing up instead of the auto-tuned repetitive garbage that passes for popular music these days.

@marcosleal2672

4 жыл бұрын

Same same

@sashwatsatdeve6123

4 жыл бұрын

Me too lmao

@willnoble1446

4 жыл бұрын

Same same

Bruce Dickinson, Sebastian Bach, Geoff Tate, Miljemko Matejevic, Rob Halford, Ian Gillan, Jeff Scott Soto, Robert Flieshman are a few that spring to mind

All great singers, but I've gotta put Ian Gillan on any great rock singer list.

@bannor99

4 жыл бұрын

ABSOLUTELY! Gillan is top 5 on my list

@tiwariraj

4 жыл бұрын

This list though good is an American view....Deep Purple never was a big band there except for a couple of years. Gillan's Solo work has mostly never been heard in the US.

@floydcooley1

4 жыл бұрын

His screams on Child in Time alone. Wow

@MrBoreray

4 жыл бұрын

+The 2 Steves Marriot and Winwood

@alexanderkalinchenko4038

4 жыл бұрын

What?! No Gillan?! What a,shame

What about Ian Gillan from Deep Purple? OMG, what a vocal range!

@j.m.demoor1156

4 жыл бұрын

Before he blew out his voice, Gillan was unmatched.

@deplorabled1695

4 жыл бұрын

Sweet Child in Time - incredible. Bloke was a freak.

@danielnicholson201

4 жыл бұрын

He was great in the Jesus Christ Superstar concept album.

@1979bobhd

4 жыл бұрын

Yes for many years I liked Ian more than Plant but sadly he can't come close to his range now days.

@danielnicholson201

4 жыл бұрын

Bob Biker I did too. I saw him in 1973 with Deep Purple, but lost track of him after that.

the lack of Ian Gillian, Geoff Tate, Steve Perry (from the full list), Chester Bennington, and Bruce Dickinson is criminal. especially considering MICK JAGGER, Jim Morrison, Bruce Springsteen, and Kurt Cobain are on this list.

Thank you for including Bon Scott

As a rock singer for 40 years I have to give credit to Ian Gillian from Deep Purple. He was singing through the stratosphere before Plant

@chuckwerry7437

2 жыл бұрын

This list lost all credability with out him

@ernaolsson6763

2 жыл бұрын

Agree strongly!

@lisamoroney3036

2 жыл бұрын

Yes !

@77advisor

2 жыл бұрын

They were contemporaries, so both were singing through the stratosphere at the same time. Btw I love Ian Gillian’s vocals

@ral0958

2 жыл бұрын

True!!!! I'm sad that with so much great(better) tracks people only think about smoke on the water

Robert Plant on the "The Song Remains the Same" He dose a scream about 2/3 through the "Rain Song" is second to none. Being live and the placement the feeling and emotion just captures the essence of how good Plant really was.

@rickjensen2833

2 жыл бұрын

Favorite albumn of all time.

One of the great rock singers with incredible tone and range: Geoff Tate of Queensryche.

Loved watching your top twenty rock singers of all time Rick.

Paul Rodgers MUST be on the list if it's based on talent and not popularity or notoriety. Personally, I'd include James Dewar on the list too.

@grandwazoodebris1015

2 жыл бұрын

I'm thumbs upping anyone mentioning Dewar. Really feel he's an under appreciated / forgotten great singer, and perfect complement for Trower's sound.

@briansmith7492

2 жыл бұрын

JD was one of the best EVER! Without the intensity, seems he needs intensity. LMAO

@Har1748

2 жыл бұрын

Paul Rogers wasn't nicknamed "The Voice" for nothing !

@urpoukko

2 жыл бұрын

@@Har1748 Yeah, absolutely, Rodgers would be in my top 3. I am actually surprised about the list - I don't think quite many of those on Beato's list actually are worthy of a top 20 list.

@BugsFan2112

2 жыл бұрын

he got the honorable mention......I agree though - that guy is pretty flippin' amazing!

Janis Joplin, she totally fit the criteria, one the most powerful voices in Rock History for real!!

@leemundy1613

2 жыл бұрын

JJ would have probably made the list but she didn't have a long career. Some of these others didn't either- damn drugs!

@SoopahG

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Total miss on not including her. Alanis Morissette? She only had one album where she sang in the style he's talking about.

@Ringohulk777

2 жыл бұрын

I think she's considered blues

@SoopahG

2 жыл бұрын

@@Ringohulk777 Nah. Heavily blues-influenced for sure, but definitely rock, not pure blues.

@Ringohulk777

2 жыл бұрын

@@jacocharzukanamericanautho2422 That was my thought

Great selection!! About Lennon, he did a fantastic performance of Twist & Shout in the Beatles' first album with that unique distorted voice, I would like to also mention his performance of Come Together at the Madison Sq Garden in 72, where he sang it one key higher (hitting the note B in the chorus), although many Beatles fan disapproved that version, as he completely changed the song and lyrics fcompared to the studio, he really brings the rock n roll energy in his voice.

@jacocharzukanamericanautho2422

9 ай бұрын

He is amazing but he is NOT a powerhouse singer and doesn’t have a massive vocal range.

@TheVanvocalist

9 ай бұрын

@@jacocharzukanamericanautho2422 Agree, although I quite like his vocals in the live performance of come together 1972 Madison Sq Garden, (besides of making up the words, of course) he hits B4 in full voice, 1 key above the Abbey Road album. Considering that Michael Jackson covered it in Bb, I found it quite impressive. But I know what you mean, we cannot compare with McCartney vocals in I've got a feeling or Robert Plant range, who hit these notes (or higher) in many songs.

@jacocharzukanamericanautho2422

9 ай бұрын

@@TheVanvocalist I know that was great. He definitely has the best sound of The Beatles. He just isn’t in the criteria of Little Richard. That is what is stated in the video.

An outstanding demonstration of the subjectivity of musical preferences, at least if most of the examples provided are any indication.

Eric Burdon of the Animals deserves some respect, he came straight from Little Richard too!

@georgenelson3719

4 жыл бұрын

yeah, back in the day when it was so expensive to record that you had to have something that producers thought was worth the investment. he wasnt great, but he, like others from that time, sung like their life depended on it.

@pyro_0074

3 жыл бұрын

I searched for this comment too long

@michaurbanski9150

Жыл бұрын

@@pyro_0074 I’ve been scrolling for 15 minutes to finally find him! His albums with The War…❤

I sometimes forget how good Ronnie James Dio was; saw him live many times and the strength and power of his voice transitioned seamlessly from the studio to the live stage; he was never "pitchy" and it was effortless! If we were to actually rank the vocalists, it would be almost criminal not to have him in the top 3 of all time!

@johnmoss7578

Жыл бұрын

This is truth. He shoukd have been listed here.

@diogorodrigues1927

Жыл бұрын

Same, to me the top2 is Freedie and Dio

@markmiller5606

Жыл бұрын

RJD, Ozzy, Geoff Tate, all missed out on this top 20. And way off.

@dustinmarlowe9258

Жыл бұрын

I agree completely

@wm.g6664

Жыл бұрын

Agree, Dio, Gillan, Mercury the top three

Steve Walsh from Kansas is one of my favorites. He has such a unique voice

Mickey Thomas has a fantastic rock voice and I think he should be on your list.

Ian Gillan's (of Deep Purple) singing 'Child in Time' is pure Iconic Rock performance and Ronnie Dio RIP should of been in the top 10 at least, he had a tremendous vocal tool as he shows in the live performance of Stargazer and Gates of Babylon; the way he starts and ends his phrases always fresh introducing impetus into the song.....

@jessculp7943

2 жыл бұрын

Ian Anderson

@bluewater3783

2 жыл бұрын

@@jessculp7943 Yes! Let's put this on the main page!

@kylewilliams8390

2 жыл бұрын

Child in time was one of the greatest performances ever. I especially enjoyed the version my dad always played for me off of the Made In Japan live album… Great track!!

@casadelosotte

2 жыл бұрын

Agree with you! It looks as if we have to raise the standard or enlarge the list 🙂

@dancollins8296

2 жыл бұрын

Ronnie James dio is the best singer of all time. And that's the bottom line.

Bruce Dickinson - Iron Maiden.

@sargiusmarak3083

3 жыл бұрын

One of those singers who sound 100 times better when live.

Amazing, love all the content, congrats on the great work. Regarding the video, particularly... Doing a rock top singers without David Coverdale?... 🤔 Couldn't imagine one

I simply can’t believe Brad Delp and Steve Perry didn’t make the A list!!! Honorable Mention is dishonorable 😂😂😂!!

Burton Cummings from The Guess Who had a killer voice. Very underrated.

@althealligator1467

Жыл бұрын

AMERICAN WOMAAN

@flashy714

Жыл бұрын

The.Voice

@Progen77

Жыл бұрын

Love the Guess Who

@nancywalker1325

Жыл бұрын

American woman stay away from me. They Canadians will always have their issues with us.

@kellidinit3725

Жыл бұрын

One of my all time favorites, and you are correct, very underrated!

I miss Janis Joplin! Her INCREDIBLE Power!

@Terrahoskins

Ай бұрын

She expressed EVERYTHING. No one will ever do what she could do

I'm a little surprised Geoff Tate isn't on this list. His vocal range and live performances are phenomenal

Out of all of those people, Ann Wilson, Steve Perry, and Brad Delp have the best overall singing voices. It pains me to say that a bit because Robert Plant is my favorite rock singer of all time.

Steve Walsh from Kansas. One of the best, cleanest, most precise voices in rock history. He and Paul Rogers of Bad Company would be in my top 3

@kowboys1180

2 жыл бұрын

Ah, those are two really good ones. Walsh’s vocals on Carry On Wayward Sun is amazing, but he has the stylistic range to sing Dust In The Wind. I like Rogers, but hearing him as lead singer of Queen… really seemed to expose his limitations. But then again, Freddie would do that to nearly any singer, so credit to Rogers for taking that role anyways.

@sethbaruti4367

2 жыл бұрын

I've always had a pre-disposition to that pure, clean rock vocal. My top 3 growing up were: Brad Delp, Ann Wilson, and Steve Walsh. After that, off the top of my head and in no particular order are Jimi Jamison, Steve Perry, Lou Gramm, Don Barnes, among a host of others.

@johnh.blevins5927

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree!

@bobmurray6697

2 жыл бұрын

Steve Walsh is probably my favorite of all time

@christebo7305

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely... however the intensity isn't what Rick found to be enough. I would have to agree. He is one of my all time favorites too though.

Paul Rogers had and still has the perfect rock voice!

@1974MRyan

4 жыл бұрын

Strong Concur!!!

@jubei7259

4 жыл бұрын

Was just gonna comment this. Totally agree & having both Morissette & Morrison on here over him is just wrong (as much as I love the Doors, Jim was more of a crooner than a rock singer imho)

@alanthompson3493

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I would have picked him over a few that made the list..

@montrelouisebohon-harris7023

4 жыл бұрын

Oh so good!

@michaelhawes6340

4 жыл бұрын

Rodgers. I agree, he's perfect. Glad to see he at least made the also-ran list.

Bowie was a fantastic rock singer with an amazing vocal range, and range of styles

Honestly even if he isn’t the most technically insane singer, Ozzy has one of the most instantly recognizable and coolest sounding voices ever

I feel bad that Steve Marriott is always overlooked. He was the first true hard rock vocalist, and what a fabulous voice he had. Even Robert Plant copied part of his style - listen to the Small Faces "you need lovin" does that sound familiar ;-) ?

@chicklets4ever51

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. He really was one of the best. And a much more talented musician than Plant.

@jdjohnston1960

2 жыл бұрын

Thought the same thing.

@darbuki13

2 жыл бұрын

Rick Beato's opinion it's not written in stone or a final say on many things.

@cindyfalstrom7231

2 жыл бұрын

Do you know where Steve was listed on Rolling Stone's top 100 Rock singers ? 0?!? no where - not even mentioned. Disgraceful, Steve was a better singer that at least 50% of these singers. He was totally respected by his peers, and influenced many later singers. I don't get it.

@moosew601

2 жыл бұрын

Marriott and Keith Relf should make any and all conversations about greatest singers

For me, Steve Walsh from Kansas had it all: great range, he sang his ass off & he sang with passion & emotion on everything they did...Got to Rock On!!

@TheKellyleastmead

4 жыл бұрын

You are so correct!

@carlbaumeister3439

4 жыл бұрын

His singing on Point of No Return gives me chills.

Chris Cornell was the guy. He deserved so much more recognition.

Greats list along with your extras…love and agree that the passion in a singer’s voice is something to admire and I have tried to mimic many of these creatives, in the few bands I have led. I know they are only know for one big hit in the late 90’s but J. R. Richards of Dishwalla, has that “passion” and in a lot of moments, the “Marshall on 10” notes. Opaline, Pet Your Friends, and their self titled albums are great. Check out the songs, Every little thing and Until I wake up…good stuff

I feel like Ian Gillan deserves at least an honorable mention. His screams are on a different level.

@nyrocks24

3 жыл бұрын

Guess he never heard "Sweet Child in Time"

@mrg99999

3 жыл бұрын

@@nyrocks24 he's the first one I expected on the list!

@nyrocks24

3 жыл бұрын

@@mrg99999 Not only was I a Deep Purple super-fan but my mom LOVED Jesus Christ Superstar and she'd crank it over and over every Saturday morning when my dad went golfing. Very fitting role for him. His voice was ethereal.

@MacToecutter

3 жыл бұрын

​@@nyrocks24 Let´s face it: Rick is a die hard Zep fan. Nothing against Led Zep, but he ignores Purple in every possible way. Robert Plant is a great singer, but Gillan was extraordinary.

@nyrocks24

3 жыл бұрын

@@MacToecutter Cornell, Gillan. My 1 & 2. Gillan gets so overlooked. I just can't understand. Also David Byron from Uriah Heep. Oh well. These 'favorite lists' are always annoying but fun. It creates conversation.

I’m always impressed by Mike Patton’s range and the power of his voice

@jasonhancox1622

3 жыл бұрын

And versatility! Also his body of work literally dwarfs anyone on this list.

@cjfink7227

3 жыл бұрын

Patton may be the most diverse singer ever. Metal, Hip-Hop, Opera, he can do everything so fucking well.

@CarolNeilandscharmbags

3 жыл бұрын

Agree with everything said here about Mike Patton. I have no quarrel with anyone else mentioned in the video, in fact there are some impressive inclusions, but Patton is the greatest singer of all time (not just my opinion; it was decided by The Range Place analysis; Rolling Stone & Billboard). He has a 6+ octave range and sings any genre. That has to count for something.

@greense65

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking about him, too.

@zirititit

2 жыл бұрын

Mike Patton it's the best since 90's... And John Lennon was the father of many of this singers with his "vocal drive" like Cubain. I would mention Thom Yorke as well!

First of all, I love your channel and all that you keep posting. Second, I went nuts when I saw this order but then I noticed your little note here that this list is not made in any particular order. Third, I really think that you left out some unbelievable singers such as Mike Patton, Axl Rose, Scott Weiland, etc. And last but not least, I think it’s great how you gave a nod to Bono… His power and delivery in live performances, especially from the Joshua tree/Rattle and hum era, were amazing.

Love Paul Rodgers voice, and you missed putting Janis Joplin on your list. She was one of the greatest female Rock and Roll singers.

@scottlarrabee9527

5 ай бұрын

I thought this about Janis at first, and then came to the conclusion that while her genre may have been r&r, her vocal styling were 100℅ blues.

Paul Rodgers, Ian Gillan, David Coverdale, Ozzy, James Dio, James Dewar, Glen Hughes, Ian Anderson really! Some of the worlds best Rock singers.

@10000Times

2 жыл бұрын

True, but, they weren't in the Beatles. So many snubs on this list.

@w.geoffreyspaulding6588

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, but he’s trying to match that distorted voice of Little Richard. Some on your list I agree with like Coverdale, Dio. James Dewer, Ian Anderson....maybe not. I would add Frank Marino for sure.

@noonetime8478

2 жыл бұрын

And also Steve Marriott of Small Faces

@johnmacdonald5483

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Paul Rodgers ,Ronnie james Dio, and Ian Gillan agreed with everyone of your choices. We were so blessed to come up in the 70s,80s and 90s.Dont forget Geoff Tate or Rob Halford.

@jagfromtexas

2 жыл бұрын

👍

Jeff Buckley will always be my number one for this. Could compete with most of these guys if not all of them at upper range power and rasp, but had a unique level of control and subtlety. He can sing something that should be well within your comfortable range and make you work harder to do it justice than anyone else's high belt does.

@soledadcisneros2698

Жыл бұрын

AGREE I LOVE JEFF ANGEL VOICE 😇 ❣️❣️ FROM ARGENTINA

@michaeldimaria4322

Жыл бұрын

One of m favorite ocalists is John Nerson of Yes

@piscesempress1978

Жыл бұрын

I LOVE Jeff! been a fan since 95!

@jacocharzukanamericanautho2422

Жыл бұрын

I love Jeff but God damn! Ritchie Kotzen is on a whole other level than he could ever be!

@rogerpbsmusic

10 ай бұрын

Name a song that has the rock intensity. I’ll check it out

EDIT: Just noticed your qualifier about them not being in order. Whew! 😅 Robert Plant at #18?! 😳 wow! Usually he is # 2 or #1. I’m bias because I’m a huge Led Zep fan. I’d put him #1 😉😁

Great list! I would have included James Dewar and Ian Astbury on a list of favorite rock singers if I was putting one together.

I almost fell over when you put Ann Wilson on your list. I don’t think she gets the recognition she deserves. So many overlook her because she is a woman. I actually think she has the best voice in rock.

@leonoranicolaysen2784

6 ай бұрын

Absolutely!❤

Steve Perry, Don Henley, Grace Slick, Janis Joplin, Rod Stewart

@davidkorb6442

3 жыл бұрын

Steve perry and Janis Joplin for sure, rod stewart has a unique voice but didn’t push boundaries like the rest of these guys, also don henley was great but nah

@pudendajohnson1932

3 жыл бұрын

Rob Halford

@agastyakarnwal2906

3 жыл бұрын

axl rose

@jacocharzukanamericanautho2422

3 жыл бұрын

Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Marley, Chester Bennington?

@eduardoGentile720

3 жыл бұрын

Rob Halford, Axl Rose, Bruce Dickinson, Ian Gillian, Mike Patton (these are all metal but I think that they still count)

I would add Burton Cummings to that list. His high range on Guess Who records is mind blowing with incredible style.

@robert.m4676

2 жыл бұрын

Him and Ronnie Van Zandt!

@stephenrumore277

2 жыл бұрын

I was waiting to read the comments before saying Cummings deserved to be on this list, thank you!

@jeanettesmith765

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. He was the first one on my mind!

@robrowden1018

2 жыл бұрын

He is in my top three vocalists....like McCartney he could sing the phone book

@axe2grind911a

2 жыл бұрын

Weird. I said this 2 years ago and got 0 thumbs up! Oh well, I'll still give Burton another thumbs up here!!!! My favorite timbre of ALL time...

You could have included David Coverdale who has fronted Deep Purple & White Snake

Steve Whiteman (singer for the band Kix) is so underrated as a vocalist just look and the notes he could hold in Don’t Close Your Eyes but he also still has his vocal range to this day which is something a lot of singers from that time period can’t say

I think Ian Gillan has to be on this list. Not too many singers have his range. Child in Time is a perfect example of why he should be on a list if best rock singers.

@ianrwood21

3 жыл бұрын

Deep Purple members always tend to be ignored on these sorts of lists

@Adrian-wd4rn

3 жыл бұрын

@@ianrwood21 That guitar solo in Child in time is like, quintessential early 70's rock. It goes on for a while and is blisteringly fast. Such a great band, and like you said, ignored.

@menippean1

3 жыл бұрын

Yup. Major omission.

@nicktubach2652

3 жыл бұрын

@100% right. The live in Tokyo version is unreal. Some of these singers can’t touch Ian Gillian. He should be towards the top, if not THE top. Major omission.

@OldLadyRocker

3 жыл бұрын

Child in Time is one of my favorite songs ever. So beautiful. Have you ever listened to Ode to G(This Time Around) off Come Taste the Band? It’s phenomenal.

I’m so glad Layne made this list! In my opinion, he’s the best to ever do it!

@juanitadaleslusher9338

4 жыл бұрын

Yep!

@sportsmom165

4 жыл бұрын

He's way better than Kurt. Even Kurt said Layne was a better singer than him.

@juanitadaleslusher9338

4 жыл бұрын

@@sportsmom165 Ooooh, I would love to hear that. Can't wait to bring it up the next time I have a conversation about Layne. Thanks!

@teresathomley3703

4 жыл бұрын

He's definitely one of the best

@adamdus139

4 жыл бұрын

cornell

Kenny loggins Elvis Bonnie Tyler George Michael Billy joel

Alice in Chains MTV unplugged is pretty perfect in my opinion.

Before Alanis and Heart, there was Janis Joplin! I think she really deserved a mention.

@janflewelling6277

Жыл бұрын

I agree - I'd trade Janis for Alanis any day.

@timortiz680

Жыл бұрын

Janis SHOULD be here - I'm really surprised she isn't

@krankrocker

Жыл бұрын

For all you Janis lovers, I prefer Lydia Pence who sang with the CA band "Cold Blood." I believe she was superior to Janis.

@doctorgarbonzo2525

Жыл бұрын

Benatar, Chrissy Hine

@krankrocker

Жыл бұрын

@@doctorgarbonzo2525 Good mentions. Pat Benetar was opera trained with outstanding range and power. Chrissie Hynde is quite a different style, but she is iconic and my favorite female rock artist of all-time.

Brad Delp was certainly worthy of that list , amazing range in his voice !

@alfonsomunoz4424

3 жыл бұрын

I think Brad was the best rock singer of all time.

@brendansenior5181

3 жыл бұрын

Alfonso Munoz second to Freddie Mercury

@needahandle

2 жыл бұрын

Clear voice, pure

@BugsFan2112

2 жыл бұрын

his range, power and finesse were one of a kind!!!!!!! He was a 'singer' in the true sense of the word! He was the male version of Anne Wilson. Speaking of which.....if we're talking 'singers'......Anne Wilson is a top 5 for sure!!!! Who (other than Brad Delp) could belt it out like her in these ridiculous registers?!?!

@sethbaruti4367

2 жыл бұрын

@@alfonsomunoz4424 I wholeheartedly agree.

Rick, I've always wondered why they had two microphones taped together back then saw ozzy had it alot to.

Are the FX on the solo'd vocal tracks original? BTW, this may be the first KZread channel I ever subscribed to, ;)

Ann Wilson - what an amazing voice. Was my intro to real rock music.

@mojodojo5533

3 жыл бұрын

I think Ann Wilson is the undisputed champ.

@becomeaudible1

3 жыл бұрын

She should either be #1 or #2. Her range, power and precision puts her right at the top.

@jimtalbott2894

2 жыл бұрын

I remember when Ann started out in Seattle at Parkers in 1977.

@sethbaruti4367

2 жыл бұрын

Best female voice to ever hit the airwaves, and I will die on that hill.

Layne Staley is 1# for me. The Would vocals give me chills every time again.

@callaghanbrakepads6823

2 жыл бұрын

We are an elite race of our own The stoners junkies and freeeeeaaaks 🤟🏼

@kiryahholland1941

2 жыл бұрын

I bought a guitar from him back in the day, I still have it and play it all the time. I've played hundreds of shows with it.

@Vriel7

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, they did a good job on this one. An amazing record (heard it 1000times on repeat) with one after one catchy song... almost a "dark-rock-opera" kind of thing, very beautiful artwork on the cover and a series of wonderfully directed videos (as all AIC-Vids - one of my favs: get born again)

@Vriel7

2 жыл бұрын

@@kiryahholland1941 you are a pretty lucky son of a gentleman, bitch! :D

@kiryahholland1941

2 жыл бұрын

@@Vriel7 I've had a few offers on it. I'll never sell it.

Totally agree with this list you nailed it 🙌

@thesoundsession

10 ай бұрын

Only surprise is Robert Plant at 18

Rick the incredible. Dio, Gillian, Coverdale, Paul Rogers. I saw life. Most incredible

So happy Ann Wilson made the list and thank you for shouting out Brad Delp! Always thought he was underappreciated as a vocalist

I guess it is simply IMPOSSIBLE to do a list of only 20 great singers, so many missing: Joplin, Gillan, Dickinson, Lennon, Bowie, Marriot, Weiland, ...

@danielguardiola3698

3 жыл бұрын

Ozzy ozzborn

@joelyoungman3711

3 жыл бұрын

Can't believe Weiland wasn't here

@maxiii1327

3 жыл бұрын

Axl Rose too

@DontLetTheOldManIn

3 жыл бұрын

Seriously.... a great list you made...

@DontLetTheOldManIn

3 жыл бұрын

@@maxiii1327 Perhaps the best singer of the last 30 years, in any genre. But GnR apparently allow no usage so maybe he just stays away from everything GnR.

What is Brad delp missing only to get honorable mention, and not a word about David Coverdale?

Man, you could do a whole video on David Draiman (Disturbed) vocals. The man is an opera-metal singer. The cover of Sound of Silence...just amazing.