Of course it's opinions, and not fact. Queens legacy is stronger than ever and keeps getting stronger over time. I think lennon is an icon of all icons, along with elvis. Jagger?....not on that level.....Freddie?...is on that level. elvis was a great singer/performer....maybe the best in rock n roll history, but he didn't write his own music. No one ever brings that up........ And I repeat, I'll put mercury/may up against any singer/guitarist in history.
These kinds of lists are all pretty inconsequential. There are SO many great singers/guitarists/songwriters/etcetera out there that never make [i]any[/i] of them. Most of the musicians [i]I[/i] love are largely overlooked but insanely good, and about 80% of them I have never seen on a "Best..." list of any kind. It doesn't change my love for their work in any way.
I guess my point is that it's only a list. If [i]you[/i] think Freddie is the best, that's all that should matter.
Mike Patton? Bruce Dickinson? Sebastian Bach? Best vocalist? His ears must be painted on..
And i say that as a fan of both FNM and Maiden.
mike hunt · Member since
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[b]Holly2003 wrote: [/b]
Mike Patton? Bruce Dickinson? Sebastian Bach? Best vocalist? His ears must be painted on..
And i say that as a fan of both FNM and Maiden.[/QUOTE]
I hear patton brought up a lot these days....he was talented, i'll give him that....I'm also a maiden fan, but bruce doesn't belong on any list....Even on the studio records he sings out of key. People need to give good old bruce a rest. He's just not that good. Bach?....that one made me laugh!
john bodega · Member since
Sebastian fucking Bach?? [/QUOTE] [/QUOTE]I think this list is based on payoffs, not performances.....[/QUOTE]
Photographic · Member since
Proper list in so far as first place is concerned then, the criteria they go by:
“These vocalists are rated in their prime for
Control, Power, Range, Articulation, Versatility, Phrasing, use of
Dynamics, Uniqueness, and Impact and Influence.”
It's interesting to note that Jagger isn't even on the top 100, the frontmen of rock category incorporates a different set of criteria though.
Saif · Member since
What's wrong with Mike Patton being up high? He totally deserves it. His vocal range is the widest of all the people on that list and he's a pretty good and versatile singer. I don't think Sam Cooke should be that high, Jackie Wilson on the other hand was phenomenal and probably influenced Freddie. Listen to his song "Reet Petite(She's So Fine)" to hear why I think so.
Sebastian Bach used to be great. He was the best glam singer without a shadow of a doubt. I can't think of anyone else singing "Youth Gone Wild" but him. I like glam with a metallic edge, I guess. Rob Halford should be higher than Bruce Dickinson but they both are top 15 worthy IMO.
LittleSilhouetto · Member since
Perhaps they had the list upside down.
I haven't found anyone that doesn't think Freddie had the mosy incredible voice, even if they don't like "pop" music and only like classical music.
LittleSilhouetto · Member since
Perhaps they had the list upside down.
I haven't found anyone that doesn't think Freddie had the mosy incredible voice, even if they don't like "pop" music and only like classical music.
Saif · Member since
Au contraire, I've met many. And then some. Many on this forum don't consider him the best either. Big deal. He was a great singer, end of. FUCK LISTS!
dragon-fly · Member since
Exactly- one more lousy list. Not the first one, not the last one. *yawn*
