10 Incredibly Talented Progressive Rock Vocalists |

[@Hammill56]

What a great surprise seeing Peter Hammill in this list, my congratulations!

[@BackingTrackCenter]

I’m glad you liked it! Peter Hammill is a legend and definitely deserves to be on this list. Thank you so much for your comment and Happy New Year!

[@jeffschielka7845]

Jon Anderson THE VOICE. THE MASTER. FOREVER YES❣️❣️❣️🎤🎤🎤 Love and Light❤🌅

[@BackingTrackCenter]

Jon Anderson truly is a legend! His voice is unique, and he's the soul of Yes. Definitely one of prog's great masters! Thanks for the comment and Happy New Year!

[@user-dz9ul6bl9s]

True,The number one

[@gileslesmith]

As a 14 year old boy I heard A Louse is not a Home by Peter Hammill for the first time. It was played in full length on some German radio station late at night. At the time for me everything was about screaming guitars and there was no guitar at all in that song. It was that voice that grapped me deep inside, also the bass, sax and drums that go together so well. For me it was the beginning of a deep love for VDGG and PH that lasts for almost 50 years now. My pick for the second part is Annie Haslam from Renaissance. Another band I can enjoy for hours and hours without getting tired (they also had very little electric guitar in their entire catalogue)

[@BackingTrackCenter]

It’s awesome to hear how Peter Hammill’s music made such a deep impact on you! Annie Haslam is a fantastic choice, no doubt. We’ll consider her for Part 2. Thanks and Happy New Year!

[@TorchMagick]

Michael Sadler from Saga!🎸🖖✈️😀

[@BackingTrackCenter]

Great suggestion! Michael Sadler is amazing and might show up in Part 2. Thanks for the comment, and Happy New Year!

[@BalazsErnhaft]

Davies and Hodgson from Supertramp. Crime of the century was prog-symphonic rock album, absolutely brilliant . I can also mentioned Brother where you bound with Davies.

[@BackingTrackCenter]

I totally agree, Crime of the Century is brilliant, and Davies and Hodgson deserve recognition. Noted for consideration in Part 2! Happy New Year!

[@vdggmouse9512]

Peter Hammill - nuf said

[@imaginos377]

Annie Haslam of Renaissance !!!

[@BackingTrackCenter]

Annie Haslam is amazing! Her unique and emotional voice truly defines the sound of Renaissance. She’ll definitely be in Part 2. Thanks for the comment and Happy New Year!

[@andrasczehlarik9180]

Very good list. I love Richard Sinclair's voice. Happy new year to You.❤

[@BackingTrackCenter]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Sinclair's voice really is great. Happy New Year to you too!

[@JoséMiguelMartikorena-v4w]

Annie Haslam, Justin Hayward, Joe Puerta

[@BackingTrackCenter]

While Annie Haslam and Justin Hayward are unquestionable, Joe Puerta is less associated with prog. Part 2 will be the chance to include them! Happy New Year!

[@AlexAlex-dr9zc]

Peter Nicholls from IQ. His singing has constantly improved through the years and now has one of the most distinctive voices in the prog galaxy

[@BackingTrackCenter]

Peter Nicholls is truly amazing! His growth as a vocalist is impressive, and he certainly has a unique tone in the prog world. He might show up in Part 2. Happy New Year!

[@ianjones7266]

Roger Chapman ... Family & Streetwalkers is perhaps my favourite vocalist... saw him once only at Glasto.. 1983 Roger Chapmans Full House. They played the Friday night pre fest. party. What a voice! ❤❤❤❤

[@BackingTrackCenter]

Roger Chapman is an incredible vocalist, and his work with Family and Streetwalkers deserves more recognition! We’ll think about this for Part 2. Thanks for commenting and Happy New Year!

[@ianjones7266]

@@BackingTrackCenter Happy New Year to you too. Let the music play on! Great videos....!✌🤘

[@geddyfish2947]

Steve Hogarth from Marillion is highly recommended for being in part 2...Underrated but genius vocalist.

[@BackingTrackCenter]

I agree! Steve Hogarth is truly underrated but a genius vocalist. He deserves to be in part 2! Have a great 2025! 🎉

[@freddyagain3843]

Your list inspired me to make my ranking. I missed our women in your list and I noticed no attention for Dutch bands. We have so many great bands but the focus is on USA, England, Ireland. But FOCUS is Dutch my friend. Here we go: 01 Thijs van Leer Focus 02 Jerney Kaagman Earth and Fire 03 Simone Simons Epica 04 Daevid Allen Gong 05 Floor Jansen After Forever & Nightwish 06 Kerry Minnaer Gentle Giant 07 Mike Patton Faith No More 08 Michel van Dijk Alquin 09 Kaz Lux Brainbox 10 Eric Burdon The Animals

[@rogerking7258]

Couldn't agree more with Thijs van Leer. The bizarre thing is that Focus didn't really have a singer, yet he must have had a greater vocal range than almost anyone on the planet. He used his voice more as an instrument than as a singer.

[@freddyagain3843]

@rogerking7258 I agree with you 💯% but he is the best vocalist on this planet. Nobody gets even close to his vocal skills and range .

[@brucebrown73]

Definitely the voices you highlighted were quite distinct and perfectly balanced for the bands they played with. However, one stands out to me. Greg Lakes voice was smooth and deep. He could go from hard rock; Knifes Edge, KarnEvil 9, Jerusalem, and etc, to beautiful songs like “Closer To Believing “, Take a Pebble, From the Beginning, Still you Turn Me On. The other guys didn’t quite match his range. IMHO of course.

[@Elizabeth_Leao]

His voice in Living Sin (Brain Salad Surgery) is a masterpiece.

[@brucebrown73]

@@Elizabeth_Leao You perfectly made my point. Very dynamic range. For 54 years I’ve listened to their music and yet I’m never tired of it.

[@Elizabeth_Leao]

@@brucebrown73 This 66 yo lady from Rio de Janeiro, too. 🤜🤛❤️E❤️L❤️P❤️

[@R2112-i9c]

Francesco di Giacomo ( Banco), David Byron ( Uriah Heep).

[@BackingTrackCenter]

Thank you for the suggestion! Francesco di Giacomo and David Byron are amazing and could definitely be in Part 2 of the list we’re planning. Thanks for watching and commenting! Happy New Year!

[@R2112-i9c]

🙂

[@10strike1]

The vocalist of YES, Jon Anderson's voice is so unique and beautiful. But Jethro Tull's vocalist Ian Anderson's voice is worse than a normal person's voice. The reason I hate Jethro Tull's music is purely because of the vocalist's voice.

[@rudigerjung]

Same band (Marillion), other frontman: "h" Steven Hogarth is a very dramatic singer. Almost in Wagnerianian stile he is not only a singer but an acteur too, transporting expressivly the essence of their songs. (Sorry for my bad english)

[@BackingTrackCenter]

No worries about your English, it’s perfectly clear! Steven Hogarth truly turns songs into full performances. He might be included in Part 2, thanks for the suggestion and Happy New Year!

[@siloagrain2176]

Sorry too for m'y approximativ english ,i m french. And I confirm Steve Hoggart IS the goat😅

[@visualizeprog2874]

@@siloagrain2176 Agree totally. Hogarth's performances are just mesmerizing & you can tell he's feeling every word that he sings. One of the few vocalists that have ever made me cry from the overwhelming emotion of a performance. And I agree, GOAT.

[@soundsandvisionsHQ]

If there is a part 2 of this video I hope you'll include Steve Hogarth of Marillion, since Fish has already been featured. Marillion first came on my radar with the album "Marbles" in 2004 and I've followed them ever since. In time they grew to be my 2nd favorite band right after my beloved Pink Floyd. For a lot of fans like me who got on the Marillion train in the 90s, 2000s or even more recently, It's Hogarth and not Fish who is the unmistakable voice of Marillion. I did give those early albums with Fish a try, but other than a few great songs Ive never really liked them as much as what came later with H.

[@BackingTrackCenter]

What a great comment! Steve Hogarth truly represents an amazing era for Marillion, and Marbles is a phenomenal album. We'll consider including him in Part 2, if there is one! Have a great 2025! 🎉

[@whackinesstomfooleryinc.7854]

IMO a few singers that should be included if you make a pt. 2 are Peter Nichols (I.Q.), Steve Hogarth (Marillion), & Damian Wilson (Arena, Ayreon, Threshold & more)

[@BackingTrackCenter]

Excellent suggestions! Peter Nichols, Steve Hogarth, and Damian Wilson truly deliver amazing performances. I’ll note them for a potential Part 2. Thanks for commenting!

[@christiancourtois3502]

Neal Morse, James Labrie (from DREAM THEATER) and Mister Phil Collins (from GENESIS)

[@zootallures6470]

Thijs van Leer Napoleon Murphy Brock Annie Haslam Sonja Kristina

[@freddyagain3843]

@zootallures6470 I also made my list and had too Thijs van Leer on first position. I will check the 3 vocalists I dont know yet. HAPPY NEW YEAR

[@zootallures6470]

@@freddyagain3843 I’m happy that we agree on Leer. He is better on vocals that some vocalists who only sing. Napoleon Murphy Brock - Zappa Annie Haslam - Renaissance Sonja Kristina - Curved Air Happy New Year!

[@damirhlobik6488]

I'm a big fan of Focus (including the album Mother), but Thijs only sang on the first album, on the others there was only one composition where his voice was heard, of course at a top level.

[@TheWatcherofsky]

Annie and Sonja, the Female Prog Pioneers

[@freddyagain3843]

@zootallures6470 I have 20 Zappa albums so I am gonna find Napoleon. I love the vocals of Flo and Eddie aka The Turtles on Zappa albums

[@StrideLatinProgRick]

Very good! Music Giants!

[@BackingTrackCenter]

Truly giants! Even so, some incredible names were left out and might appear in Part 2. Thanks for following along! Happy New Year!

[@christianphilip3245]

Neal Morse (Transatlantic), Rick Emmett (Triumph), Ted Leonard (Enchant), Doug Pinnic (King's X),Steve Walsh, John Elefante (Kansas )

[@BackingTrackCenter]

I completely agree, these names are essential in progressive rock and beyond. Have a great 2025! 🎉

[@PODEROSOROCK1N]

Ultra Good, fantástic....

[@uweschramm]

Justin Hayward

[@BackingTrackCenter]

Justin Hayward is an amazing vocalist, and deserves to be featured in prog. Let's consider him for future videos! Happy New Year!

[@visualizeprog2874]

Hayward has always sung beautifully, and his voice is still holding up well today. I think Ray Thomas from the Moody Blues is also an excellent lead vocalist, but Hayward & Lodge sang all the big hits, so Thomas gets overlooked by a lot of people.

[@Logan-Wolverine]

Robert Wyatt,Pye Hastings e Richard Sinclair

[@stevemalek2970]

My favorite 2 prog vocalists are the 2 Peters: Peter Hammill and Peter Gabriel One singer I would try to add to this list is Annie Haslam of Renaissance

[@BackingTrackCenter]

Two great choices, no doubt! Peter Hammill and Peter Gabriel are amazing. Annie Haslam would be a fantastic addition to the list! Have a great 2025! 🎉

[@pauldenby878]

Wow! I wasn't expecting to see Hammill, let alone the wonderful Demetrio Stratus.. Faith in humanity is restored.. slightly

[@BackingTrackCenter]

I’m glad you liked the inclusion of Hammill and Demetrio Stratos! They truly deserve recognition. Thanks for commenting and Happy New Year!

[@drafenno]

Among my favorite prog rock bands are Renaissance and Moody Blues. Jane Relf /Annie Haslam and Justin Hayward are great vocalists

[@BackingTrackCenter]

Renaissance and Moody Blues are amazing bands! Annie Haslam, Jane Relf, and Justin Hayward are true prog icons. They could be in Part 2! Thanks for commenting and Happy New Year!

[@JavierAbraldes]

Roger Hodgson y Rick Davies (Supertramp). Jakko Jakszyk y Adrian Belew (King Crimson). Vincent Cavanagh (Anathema). Jeff Lynne (ELO). Derek Shulman (Gentle Giant). Simon Åkesson y Petter Sandström (Moon Safari). Steven Wilson. Maynard James Keenan (Tool). Daniel Gildenlöw (Pain of Salvation). Demis Roussos (Aphrodite's Child). Gary Brooker (Procol Harum). Andrew Latimer (Camel). Marcela Bovio (Stream of Passion).

[@BarrySanchez]

@@JavierAbraldes I don’t understand how you missed the King of Prog Singers Jon Anderson?

[@dogramagra2112]

Daniel Gildenlöw !! I totally agree !!

[@МаксРогозин-е1ю]

Jakko and Adrian are terrible indeed.

[@JavierAbraldes]

​@@BarrySanchez Jon Anderson is the first to appear in the video we are commenting on.

[@R2112-i9c]

Francesco di Giacomo ( Banco).

[@eliorodriguez387]

Excelent video

[@BackingTrackCenter]

I'm glad you liked it! Thanks for watching and commenting. Happy New Year!

[@siloagrain2176]

Steve hoggart IS thé actual more impressive prof singer . His performances on " invisible man " , " thé Space " etc etc , are out of this World .Opeth singer too.

[@shiftingperception]

Derek Shulman of Gentle Giant!

[@BackingTrackCenter]

Gentle Giant wouldn’t be the same without Derek Shulman! He’s definitely a great suggestion for Part 2. Thanks for the reminder, and Happy New Year!

[@luizjose778]

Óptima lista mano eu até jà ia cobrar a extraordinaria Anne Haslam mas você jà sinalizou para o próximo video mas ainda caberia neste primeiro pois ela é incrivel.saudo desde Brasil❤

[@BackingTrackCenter]

Que bom que você gostou da lista! Anne Haslam realmente é incrível, e com certeza vai ganhar destaque na Parte 2. Obrigado pelo carinho e por assistir. Feliz Ano Novo!

[@michaelbaucom4019]

Steve Walsh and Robby (RIP) Steinhardt(Kansas) Rick Davies and Roger Hodgson(Supertramp)

[@BackingTrackCenter]

Steve Walsh and Robby Steinhardt are legends of Kansas, and Rick Davies and Roger Hodgson definitely left their mark on Supertramp. They could be in Part 2! Thanks for the comment and Happy New Year!

[@juliolopes8913]

David Byron do Uria Heep , Robert PPlant do Led Zeppelin, Dio, Carl Mainer do Scorpions, Fredie Mercury, Glen Hunges

[@kensolar69]

Annie Haslam of Renaissance !! One of the best, any genre, I have ever seen (heard).

[@BackingTrackCenter]

Annie Haslam is truly amazing! Her voice is unique, both in progressive rock and beyond. Have a great 2025! 🎉

[@楽園に向かうぶんじほたるホッチ]

Demetrio Stratos and Peter Hammill are both really great and young Greg Lake had a crystal voice. I want add Czeslaw Niemen, Christian Decamp and Emmanuel Booz to them. Richard Sinclair has a very gentle voice. John L. might not be a great singer but he left his amazing voice performance in Ash Ra Tempel - Schwingungen. A French vocalist Joel Dayde's (Zoo) English vocal is really nice. An amateur vocalist Malcolm Mooney's (Can) voice performance is unforgettable.

[@BackingTrackCenter]

What an amazing list of vocalists and unique performances! Czeslaw Niemen, Christian Decamp, and Emmanuel Booz are great suggestions, and Richard Sinclair truly has a remarkable voice. Some of these names might make it into Part 2. Thanks for commenting and Happy New Year!

[@markoliver630]

Jon is the voice of Prog rock and always has been. Yes are the Kings of Progressive Rock imo.

[@BackingTrackCenter]

No doubt, Jon Anderson is one of the greatest references in prog! Yes is massive. Have a great 2025! 🎉

[@florenciastallman362]

Hi! Can someone tell me what is the second song that John Wetton sings? thanxxx

[@BackingTrackCenter]

"In The Dead Of Night" (U.K.)

[@ianjones7266]

Oh gosh, now you've really set my little brain off.... Dan McCafferty from Nazereth, Alex Harvey, could you say Zappa? very idiosyncratic voice. I admire you doing top 10s', I don't think I could stop at 10 as I change my mind as I listen to different albums ( you know, proper black round things!)... 👍🤘🎙

[@BackingTrackCenter]

Those suggestions are awesome! Dan McCafferty, Alex Harvey, and even Zappa are so unique, each with their own style. They might show up in Part 2! And yes, vinyls have such a special charm. Happy New Year!

[@relisi]

Steve Harley, Cockney Rebel and Russell Mael from Sparks

[@BackingTrackCenter]

Steve Harley and Russell Mael are amazing vocalists, each with their unique style! They could be in Part 2. Thanks for the comment and Happy New Year!

[@user-dz9ul6bl9s]

David Gilmour

[@hiitsme9042]

Can I cheat. John wetton and annie haslam - in the end. One of my favourite tracks of all time

[@BackingTrackCenter]

"In the End" is one of the best prog collaborations, no doubt! John Wetton and Annie Haslam are exceptional. Thanks for sharing, and Happy New Year!

[@lukaf2393]

Very good list, for my personal taste I would "switch" Francesco di Giacomo (Banco) for Demetrio Stratos and Derek Shulman (GG) for Fish.

[@BackingTrackCenter]

I understand your preference! Each vocalist brings a unique style, and your suggestions could shape Part 2. Thanks for watching and sharing your opinion. Happy New Year!

[@GiulianoPiccininno]

Christian Descamps (Ange), Steven Wilson (PT), Bernardo Lanzetti (PFM).

[@BackingTrackCenter]

Great suggestions! Christian Descamps, Steven Wilson, and Bernardo Lanzetti are amazing vocalists who truly marked prog. They could be in Part 2! Thanks for the comment and Happy New Year!

[@BobHutton]

Thijs van Leer (Focus).

[@leonardodaria7370]

Jon Anderson Ian Anderson 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@johnkx2484]

Peter Hammill is the best of the best...ah, just listen to Magnum Opus - Escuridão, Nunca Mais

[@BackingTrackCenter]

Totally agree! Peter Hammill is phenomenal, and "Darkness (11/11)" is a true masterpiece. He's one of a kind in the prog universe! Wishing you a great 2025! 🎉

[@pathfinder1273]

Since the goalposts seem to be set quite far apart for this one, I will put forward Tim Buckley, THE GREATEST VOICE OF THE LAST 60 YEARS. While he wandered around between genres, he did do a fair amount of progressive rock. In any case, whenever the words "talented" and "vocalist" are used, his name should be there. No one could compare to him.

[@BackingTrackCenter]

I agree, Tim Buckley is an extraordinary voice, and his versatility is unmatched. Maybe he could be considered for a future list. Have a great 2025! 🎉

[@danielscott1749]

Peter Hammill I was wondering if you would include him Because you did I will check our the couple singers I did not know , and your other Videos well I will give another on a chance,

[@BackingTrackCenter]

Peter Hammill is such a unique choice, isn’t he? Glad you liked it! I hope you enjoy exploring the other singers we mentioned and the other videos on the channel. Thank you for your comment and for watching the video.

[@TimJackson-eq6iy]

Hi. Can you please feature European vocalists in part 2, thanks. As they played just as an important role as the British.

[@BackingTrackCenter]

The British have dominated many lists, but you’re right that Europeans were just as essential. We’ll balance this in Part 2. Happy New Year and thanks for the idea!

[@KevinRudd-w8s]

Good list. Tastes change over the years. Back in the the day, the list would have probably included some of the following: Roger Chapman (Family), Justin Hayward (The Moody Blues) Gary Brooker (Procol Harum) Dave Cousins (The Strawbs) Sonja Christina (Curved Air) and possibly Arthur Brown (Kindom Come) though he was more space rock ( at the time they were all lumped together as underground anyway ) As someone else has pointed out, the list seems to be mainly made up of artists who were around in the sixties, seventies and eighties. Perhaps you could do a separate list for artists from the nineties to the present day.

[@BackingTrackCenter]

You’ve mentioned fantastic names that truly deserve recognition! Rest assured, these suggestions are noted for Part 2 or even a new list focused on more recent artists. Happy New Year and thanks for contributing!

[@Ian_KH]

Jon Anderson is the foremost voice of prog rock. No competition. Others are great and I love many of them but Jon Anderson is the personification of the prog rock vocalist.

[@BackingTrackCenter]

Jon Anderson is undoubtedly one of the greatest prog rock vocalists! His voice is unique. Have a great 2025! 🎉

[@ing.gerardodevazquez3056]

Singers from Kansas, Banco, Focus

[@marcoghersi6760]

Steeve Winwood of Traffic was one of the best vocalist in the '70s.

[@stiffshots]

Christian Vander and/or Klaus Blasquiz of Magma fame, both singing in a language that doesn't even exist. I am not even joking.

[@BackingTrackCenter]

Magma and their Kobaïan language are truly impressive! Christian Vander and Klaus Blasquiz created something totally unique. They might feature in Part 2, no doubt. Happy New Year!

[@user-ws1ob9yc1s]

Thijs van Leer (Focus) and Klaus Meine (Scorpions)

[@aibi5123]

John Wetton forever great

[@losimperfectosvasudevyacyu4005]

Excelente Demetrio Stratos

[@BackingTrackCenter]

Demetrio Stratos is truly a giant, one of a kind in prog history! Thanks for the comment, and Happy New Year!

[@kenjones6441]

I recommend you listen to Courtney Swain (who?). Incredible vocalist for Bent Knee. Check out their tracks Dry, Toothsmile or Terror bird.

[@waterfragile]

Per me , numero 1 per distacco , il Mito BERNARDO LANZETTI (Acqua Fragile - PFM)!!!

[@BackingTrackCenter]

Bernardo Lanzetti è davvero un mito! La sua straordinaria voce ha fatto la storia con Acqua Fragile e PFM. Potrebbe essere nella Parte 2, merita sicuramente di essere evidenziato. Buon Anno!

[@HomeVideo-c7s]

Маэстро FRANK BORNEMANN неповторимый композитор и вокалист одной из величайшей прог-команды ELOY

[@grungegrumpy3585]

Maynard James Keenan.

[@mariobrunomarkiewicz3387]

Annie Haslam from Renaissance. One of the most beautiful and angelical voices in the rock history is out of the list. Forgive them Lord.🤦‍♂🤦‍♂

[@BackingTrackCenter]

I agree, Annie Haslam's voice is truly unique and enchanting! She definitely has a place in a Part 2 of the list. Thanks for the comment and Happy New Year!

[@HotRod12667]

Dave Brock (Hawkwind)

[@BackingTrackCenter]

Dave Brock is one of the pioneers of space rock with Hawkwind, no doubt! He could be in Part 2. Happy New Year!

[@simonbowkett124]

The late great David Longdon

[@BackingTrackCenter]

David Longdon was an incredible talent, his voice and contribution to prog are unquestionable. He could be in Part 2. Thanks for the comment and Happy New Year!

[@rudyglx7227]

Enya, annie Haslam, Garfiel French

[@hippiesteve6267]

Kevin ayes mike Harrison of spooky tooth Sonja Kristina (Curved Air) Robert Wyatt (Soft Machine, solo) Richard Sinclair (Caravan, Camel) Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree, solo) Ike Willis (Frank Zappa)Gary Brooker (Procol Harum)Thijs van Leer (Focus) Roy Harper Maddy Prior (Steeleye Span, solo)Todd Rundgren Annie Haslam (Renaissance)

[@МаксРогозин-е1ю]

There was Gary Wright along with Harrison.

[@angelobernardi3309]

Il più grande per voce creatività presenza scenica genialità intuizione musicale e scrittura di testi mai banali: PETER GABRIEL

[@BackingTrackCenter]

Peter Gabriel è davvero uno dei più grandi, sia per la sua voce, sia per la sua scrittura che per la presenza scenica! Senza dubbio merita di essere messo in risalto. Grazie e Buon Anno!

[@giulianomombelli1229]

Area ! Demetrio Stratos !

[@BackingTrackCenter]

Demetrio Stratos is a legend! Area truly has a unique sound, and Stratos is unbeatable. Have a great 2025! 🎉

[@itayshani3614]

In terms of pure vocal ability, I think Steve Gould from Rare Bird is one of the best singers of the genre (talking about the classic 70's period)

[@BackingTrackCenter]

I agree, Steve Gould’s voice is powerful and unique, definitely one of the best in 70s prog. He could appear in Part 2! Happy New Year!

[@alaino4185]

Jon Anderson... The only one!

[@davidwilliams6525]

Another top prog rock singer for future consideration is Kevin Ayers from Soft Machine.

[@BackingTrackCenter]

Kevin Ayers is an excellent suggestion! His voice brought a unique touch to Soft Machine's early days. He might be featured in part 2. Thanks for the idea! Wishing you a great 2025! 🎉

[@davidwilliams6525]

@@BackingTrackCenter Happy New Year to you too.

[@mikewagner8458]

No modern bands, and by modern, I mean from the 80's and beyond? Geoff Tate, Maynard James Keenan, Ian Kenny? I certainly appreciate the foundational bands from the 60's and 70's, but prog rock has grown and matured quite a bit since then.

[@BackingTrackCenter]

This is the first list in a series, your suggestions will be taken into account for the next ones. Thanks for watching and commenting. Happy New Year!

[@МаксРогозин-е1ю]

Modern bands stand on the shoulders of giants.

[@mikewagner8458]

@МаксРогозин-е1ю True that, but it doesn't mean that they cannot have more talented musicians in modern bands.

[@michaelfaith3]

Regarding Marillion, could you please include Steve Hogarth in the next video, the singer that has been with them now for over 30 years? It's Hogarth who has been with the band on some of their most experimental and artistic work. Early 80s Marillion with Fish may have sold more units, but they were highly derivative of early-Genesis, which even some of the band members will now admit. This is a countdown of vocalists, and as someone who has had some public singing experience (though it was in Church music, not prog-rock) I will say that Hogarth is a far more talented, versatile, accurate, and original-sounding vocalist than Fish. Some of the live clips of Fish here sound atrocious! It's like he's doing cartoon voices, and some of it has barely any melody to it, just shouting & shrieking & pitch wandering all over the place. Compare this to just a single performance of Hogarth's, like the epic "Ocean Cloud", where he takes his voice through several different tones & vocal techniques, from deep & soulful, to heavy & aggressive, to some ethereal, clean-voiced melodicism and even a bit of falsetto - and he does it all while holding a steady pitch. Fish would pass out trying to sing that full song because of all the breath control it requires. There's a reason that Hogarth has placed as the number 1 vocalist in Prog Magazine's readers poll at least twice. I hope you can give Mr. Hogarth some props in a follow-up video.

[@BackingTrackCenter]

Great suggestion! Steve Hogarth is indeed an extraordinary vocalist, and his versatility is impressive. We’ll seriously consider this for the next list. Thanks for commenting and Happy New Year!

[@kennethkalls4031]

I find it very odd that a guy who admits he cannot sing and is not a singer makes this list (Fish), while the best singer, and genre, still performing and releasing albums (Hogarth) doesn't make this list. Despite his obvious and severe shortcomings as a lead singer, Fish was, indeed, a superb lyricist.

[@BackingTrackCenter]

This is a selection of 10 singers, without ranking, there will be more lists and space for other big names. Thanks for commenting!

[@Bunbunfunfun]

@@michaelfaith3 hogarth is good , but absolutely would NOT call him incredibly talented as a singer. Got to disagree with alot of these. Geddy and Fish are ok but would not call them incredibly talented as vocalists. In fact as sub genres of rock go prog rock has achigh quotient of terrible to mediocre lead singers.

[@androckcin308]

​@@Bunbunfunfun si,ese hogarth no me gusta nada, además nunca se calla y el progresivo es más de músicos que de cantantes

[@Moreno-v8l]

Steve Walsh

[@BackingTrackCenter]

Steve Walsh is an amazing choice! Thank you so much for your comment. Wishing you a great 2025! 🎉

[@alexmarquis5794]

Annie Haslam. Justin Hayward. Gary Brooker.

[@BackingTrackCenter]

Excellent choices! Annie Haslam, Justin Hayward, and Gary Brooker are prog legends. They could be in Part 2! Thanks for commenting and Happy New Year!

[@grungegrumpy3585]

Anneke van Giersbergen.

[@mauriziofilippini6774]

Bernardo Lanzetti ACQUA FRAGILE - PREMIATA FORNERIA MARCONI

[@BackingTrackCenter]

Bernardo Lanzetti is amazing! The energy he brought to PFM and Acqua Fragile is unmatched. We’ll consider him for a possible Part 2! Have a great 2025! 🎉

[@JavierAbraldes]

Y también Ross Jennings (Haken)

[@grungegrumpy3585]

Devin Townsend.

[@TonyBailey-xf5tn]

I would have to put in Derek Shulman instead of Fish, anyday.

[@BackingTrackCenter]

Derek Shulman is a great choice! He has an incredible vocal presence, especially in Gentle Giant. Maybe he could be in Part 2! Thanks for the comment and Happy New Year!

[@theonetruerobb4852]

I mention Derek above. Someone also brought up Minnear, who sings quite well, but Derek had the vocal fire in that band. And yeah, Derek stole a lot of stage moves from Ian Anderson, but hell, they were great moves...

[@mouradboukerouni6366]

Phil Collins

[@BackingTrackCenter]

Great reminder! Phil Collins brought a new identity to Genesis and deserves recognition. We’ll consider him for Part 2. Happy New Year!

[@theonetruerobb4852]

Genesis was a pop band after Gabriel left. Phil was a magnificent drummer, and a good vocalist, but there were units to sell, and he sold 'em. Banks is famously quoted as saying, "Hey, the checks don't bounce".

[@ФилиппЛыков-д8е]

D.C.Cooper?

[@paolonitti5623]

Annie Haslam e Richard Sinclair al posto di Geddy Lee e Demetrio Stratos ( fantastico, numero uno, ma gli Area non sono Prog) e siamo d'accordo in tutto.

[@BackingTrackCenter]

Annie Haslam e Richard Sinclair sono grandi cantanti, probabilmente appariranno nella Parte 2. Per quanto riguarda gli Area, la discussione su cosa sia il prog è sempre controversa. Buon Anno!

[@luisgonzalo70]

Check out new bands, there are great voices like Esteban Navarro from Cheeto's Magazine and Romy Owerkerk from Golden Caves

[@BackingTrackCenter]

Modern prog deserves attention too. Thanks for the tips, and Happy New Year!

[@FranciscoVilela-t1b]

Roger Rodinson do. SUPERTRAMP. Uma Banda Subestimada quando se fala de Rock Progressivo.

[@BackingTrackCenter]

Concordo, Supertramp é subestimada quando se fala de prog. Roger Hodgson é um nome que certamente será considerado. Obrigado por assistir e Feliz Ano Novo!

[@eyeofthetiger4565]

Roger Hodgson????

[@BackingTrackCenter]

Absolutely, Roger Hodgson is a name that always comes up in these discussions. We’ll consider him for a future video! Thanks for commenting and watching the video.

[@happilyeggs4627]

Haven't watched this yet. Bet Arthur Brown isn't on the list.

[@richardstuebe9807]

I'd swap Derek Shulman for the Italian guy who I'd never heard of...

[@richardstuebe9807]

And adding Roger Hodgson, Jeff Lynne, and Maynard...after reading some of the comments!

[@BackingTrackCenter]

I get your choice! Derek Shulman is a legend in Gentle Giant, but Demetrio Stratos’ contribution is undeniable. We’ll balance that in Part 2. Happy New Year!

[@jeffersonrobleto8869]

bro es música progresiva tenes que tener talento para hacerlo

[@mnagashima9604]

エイドリアンブリューがなぜ入ってない！……残念だが当然か

[@BackingTrackCenter]

確かに、エイドリアン・ブリューは確かな選択です!おそらく彼は次のリストに加えられるだろう。素晴らしい2025年になりますように！ 🎉

[@michaeljones9301]

Sorry , the 80 yr old still kicking ass.....shiuld be much higher than 10th

[@BackingTrackCenter]

This list is not a ranking, everyone is placed on the same level. We will have part 2 soon. Thanks for commenting. Happy New Year!

[@retohofmann5878]

Geddy Lee is the reason why I don't like Rush.

[@BackingTrackCenter]

👍

[@GranAtuin]

No Thijs van Leer? WTF?

[@BackingTrackCenter]

There will be a sequel to this list, and Thijs will definitely be on it. Thanks for commenting!

[@threadnugent]

Swap Geddy Lee for John Lawton…

[@BackingTrackCenter]

I understand your preference, but Geddy Lee has such a significant impact on Rush and Progressive Rock. Still, John Lawton could definitely be in Part 2. Happy New Year!

[@kbrewski1]

No Steve Walsh of Kansas? No Annie Haslam of Renaissance? Ian Anderson has a unique delivery, but I can't call him a "great vocalist". Phil Collins needs to be included. Genesis didn't end in 1975.

[@BackingTrackCenter]

👍🏼

[@massimorogani5560]

Ma perchè sempre in lingua inglese ??

[@BackingTrackCenter]

Hai controllato che forniamo anche i sottotitoli in italiano? Grazie per la visione. Buon Anno!

[@ErnestoGonzalezToyos]

CAMEL ??? Gentle Giant ???