Did smoking affect Roger's singing voice over the years?

... and it's a wonder that Brian is still healthy after inhaling all of that second-hand smoke, especially in the studios.

^Interesting, if you listen to Roger's singing on the album Queen at the BBC you'll find that Roger's voice isn't nearly as raspy as it is now. However, his voice has always been that way (raspy), which is what makes his singing so unique compared to Freddie's or Brian's. I think its safe to say Roger's singing voice hasn't worsened at all throughout Queen's career. Today, his voice is stronger than ever. He did a beautiful job on the previous two tours. Absolutely brilliant!

roger has a singing voice? i wouldn't call it even a voice...

[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]rosedewitt wrote: [/QUOTENAME]roger has a singing voice? i wouldn't call it even a voice... [/QUOTE]

That would be to do with the fact that you know squat about music then.

I LOVE roger's voice, I think he did a great job on the tours. I dont think smoking has changed it to much, it still sounds great to me. Say It's Not True is great live, I like his live voice alot.

[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]rosedewitt wrote: [/QUOTENAME]roger has a singing voice? i wouldn't call it even a voice... [/QUOTE]

Edit: I changed my mind, ignoring this would be more appropiate.

[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]<b><font color = "crimson"> ThomasQuinn wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]rosedewitt wrote: [/QUOTENAME]roger has a singing voice? i wouldn't call it even a voice... [/QUOTE]

That would be to do with the fact that you know squat about music then.[/QUOTE]

well you're funny... but i can't laugh about it either. to make it clear: the fact that i am a musician doesn't mean that i know everything about music.
well and i was just wondering cos people talk about caballes voice, domingos voice, pavarottis voice, callas voice, ... and roger taylors "voice"?! just think a moment about it.. :P

so according to you anything not opera isnt a voice? Pfft, Freddie didnt have an operatic voice, but he CERTIANLY had an amazing voice. Roger has quite a nice one too.

anybody know if he still smokes?

[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]rosedewitt wrote: [/QUOTENAME]
well and i was just wondering cos people talk about caballes voice, domingos voice, pavarottis voice, callas voice, ... and roger taylors "voice"?! just think a moment about it.. :P[/QUOTE]

Well, obviously Roger isn't in that group. So are you going to discount all raspy-sounding singers? If so, then I guess Janis Joplin, Melissa Ethridge, Bonnie Tyler, and Rod Stewart have to go, too.

[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]SaveMe09 wrote: [/QUOTENAME]anybody know if he still smokes?[/QUOTE]

Rog gave up smoking in 1987. fact

hm... i guess it did. come on, after A Day At The Races or Jazz (i think) he couldn't do the falsettos he used to do. ex: The March Of The Black Queen. there were less falsettos onward their career, especially in the 80's. :)

[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Scott_Mercury wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]SaveMe09 wrote: [/QUOTENAME]anybody know if he still smokes?[/QUOTE]

Rog gave up smoking in 1987. fact[/QUOTE]

PROOF?

I'd hang someone if Pavarotti will ever dare to sing I'm In Love With My Car...

i can also compare his singing with other rocksingers like cohen, sinatra, stewart, mercury, ... he would also fail, because he hasn't got a voice, the only thing he's doing is screaming and not singing. i don't understand why you feel offended, - roger is a drummer, a great drummer, but he can't sing. it seems to me that you want the person you like doing everything fantastic, but that's so far away from reality.