Gosh....the list is so long for me....
Inspirational and influential rock singers.
Growing up, a lot of heavy metal influenced me but it was good old rock n roll like The Beatles that got me going.
As far as just singers..
Let's see...
John Lennon, Prince, Alice Cooper, Glen Danzig, Dee Snider, Blackie Lawless Joey Belladonna, King Diamond, Peter Steele, Ronnie James Dio, Ian Gillan, Paul Stanley, Jim Morrison, Robert Plant & Elvis Presley
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I'll just post the band,you know the lead singers
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Queen
Kiss
Def Leppard
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Favorite rock singers
As a serious music fan and musician who's in a rut, I was thinking about who I would put in my top five or six all-time favorites. I was considering those who inspired me and made a musical connection with. I come from a progressive/metal background, so a few of these guys on my list will be unfamiliar to you. I'm curious to hear other perspectives.
Steve Walsh/Kansas - Pure, heartfelt and down to earth vocals. He was adaptable to many musical styles.
Dennis DeYoung/Styx - My favorite singer, period. He has influenced me more than any other and has the clearest voice in rock. He's only gotten better with age, unlike Walsh. Yes, I'm a Styx fan. I proudly proclaim that one.
Tommy Shaw/Styx - Yup, anotehr Styx dude. Like Walsh, his vocals are earthy, soulful and his melodies are perfectly matched to the songs subject material.
Rik Emmitt/Triumph - He's almost a carbon copy of Steve Walsh with similar range, pitch and tone.
Geoff Tate/Queensryche - Operatic. Best projection and power possibly ever.
Khan/Kamelot - He's got the best of all the above with his phrasing, vibrato and delivery. His emoting and ennunciation are flawless and unrivaled.
Ray Alder/Fates Warning - Second favorite here. His smooth tone and soulful timbre makes any tune. You seriously feel any song he does.
Sorry I went obscure here, but that's where I come from musically. I'd like to read about your favs.
Scott
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