They Said These Are the Top 10 Vocalists of All Time...

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[@TenSecondSongs]

Like if you want to see the ultimate rock and metal singer list.

[@HannahRainbow88]

YES!!! SO overlooked! Really glad you mentioned Pete 🖤 RIP

[@МаксимЧеркасский-ф9е]

King Diamond, please

[@lucaskades]

What I really want to see is a video about modern pop/trap/whatever the f**k, cause you are a "rock man" with an interesting take on new music, I'm presuming. I enjoy the hell out of The Doors and Beatles and Zeppelin, but I also have a Vinyl of Arctic Monkeys on my wall and listen non stop to Ed Sheeran and Post Malone. So give your take on this shit, maybe you'll trick the algorithm by putting some heavy names on the thumbnail.

[@ten_secondsongs5400]

1. Me End of list

[@K-E-N-07]

Bruce Dickinson would be my number 1 from classic metal. Modern is hands down Howard Jones, his voice has so much depth and soul to it. Others would be Halford, Dio (obviously) and the guy from Thunder who's name I always forgot

[@shadowedge77]

This guy called Anthony Vincent, not sure if you've heard of him, but he has such a great range and can cover almost any genre. He's so underrated and needs more recognition. No joke, you're awesome dude, keep it up!

[@alekvillarreal3470]

I've heard of this guy!! He has GREAT vocals but stares creepily at the camera when making his singing covers. Kinda cool tho.

[@UltimateGamerCC]

no doubt he's reading this comment, blushing and being like "no, i'm not that good, i appreciate the compliment but it's just not true." dude's self esteem is not very high, either that or he's too modest, cant tell which.

[@chrismeadows4216]

@@UltimateGamerCC yes

[@QWERTYOP80]

I like the guy, but he absolutely murdered most of the songs here. He’s a rock guy. And a good one. But he needs to stay in his lane.

[@UltimateGamerCC]

@@QWERTYOP80 that's your opinion and i imagine the songs you say he murdered are the ones that i love his covers of.

[@xafierah]

There's such difficulty making a list like this when you don't restrict genre.

[@UltimateGamerCC]

facts!

[@C.O.G.]

@Barbosa Libertus, everyone has his or her own tastes, so why not let them choose what they want?

[@C.O.G.]

I think it's great not having any restrictions to commenter's choices. I like a lot of the singers in Watch Mojo's list, but I have my own preferences; just like most of the commenters here.

[@andrejors9501]

@Barbosa Libertus altough i'm kinda agree that pop is shit, but i gotta admit that the vocalists in this list are among the best.. of course this is if we're talking about singing techniques, range, breathing and all those thecnical stuff, and not getting influenced by our taste in music.. i mean, i don't like songs by whitney houston, but i'd still say SHE IS a better vocalist than most of the mathrock vocalist i've been listening to

[@jcspider7259]

Anthony, PLEASE do Janis Joplin's "Piece of My Heart". Janis was the rock, soul and blues music artist of her time. One of the most successful and widely known rock stars of her era, noted for her powerful mezzo-soprano vocals and electric stage presence.

[@TheLuckymod13]

Talent has many forms. Random favorites, off the cuff: Maynard James Keenan (Tool, APC, Puscifer) Floor Jansen (Revamp, Nightwish) Vessel (Sleep Token) David Bowie Bjork Thom York (Radiohead) Trent Reznor (Nine inch Nails) Tobias Forge (Ghost) Tom Waits

[@jacobfunnell65]

Trent is extremely underrated as a vocalist. If you want a dude who knows how to use his voice in precisely exactly the best way to complement a dozen different moods and styles of music, it's him.

[@mr_selfdestruct]

@@jacobfunnell65 STRONG agree, he doesn't just scream and shout like I hear a lot of people say he does.

[@shuruff904]

Trent is the OG all-in-one producer/writer/composer package. (Only a couple others come to mind, like John Fogerty, Edgar Winter or Prince)

[@baratianvandal2104]

Love Maynard man

[@steveguy3]

No one mentions roy orbison :(

[@tomasolearcin4071]

The lists deffo miss names like Layne Staley, Chester Bennington, Chris Cornell and Ronnie James Dio

[@petrxvic]

Out of all languages my man chose to speak facts.

[@GameTimeWhy]

Hell yeah!

[@mdnblues]

We get it, OP, you listen to grunge. I could name 100 more vocalists that are missing in the list, but they're not counting just vocal abilities here, popularity and influence are also taken into consideration and the people you mentioned haven't inspired anyone outside of the rock genre.

[@tomasolearcin4071]

@@mdnblues True, but let's be real here. Those artists in that list inspired people mostly inside their genre too, which is pop. The thing is that pop is a lot more wide-spread than rock, so it seems like they inspired a whole world. Y'know? If they count popularity, how influential they were and singing ability, i would say that at least Kurt Cobain deserves to be in that list, since he was literally head of the movement that changed whole world. Everyone was wearing flannel shirts, torn jeans and shooting heroin. They influenced the whole world. Same 70s and 80s rock.

[@peterroberts4415]

"Yeahhhhhhhh" - Layne Staley

[@spinny003]

For me it's Freddie Mercury. You know his range and control are incredible, but I love his music for how he conveys emotions through colour, tone, and wonderful harmonies. His voice is unique and unbeaten, imo.

[@izzyn9000]

FREDDIE MERCURY no doubt👑👑🔥

[@spinny003]

@@izzyn9000 👌

[@joshdahmen3277]

Yeah Freddie truly is the best all around. Can sing and has a strong stage presence.

[@shrishikesh2292]

What bout robert plant

[@spinny003]

@@shrishikesh2292 He is legendary as well. I'm not saying other vocalists are bad or worse. I'm just saying that Freddie is my favourite.

[@KSZT.]

Chester Bennington is imo a good fit for a top 10.

[@thefan1629]

He is the best, no one can sing or scream like him.

[@gersonvieraortega851]

He Is my favourite singer of all times

[@williamcruise5044]

I was really hoping I wouldn't be the only one thinking this

[@karstdeviz3858]

he is really good

[@flyingdart9819]

One question, ever heard of extreme metal and how they growl. Now that is something. Scary but it's something

[@joshdub3968]

Thank goodness he mentioned Chris Cornell. His voice is so amazing. One of the greatest losses in all of rock and roll history.

[@awesomeimpressions]

Absolutely! Love Chris! I did a tribute to him but was lucky to do it. And yeah... So Sad! Really miss him!

[@j_ko9]

Yes I had the exact same feeling as soon as he dropped Cornells name. Cornell is #1 spot for me, but I was just glad to see he made his top 10 list. Rip CC

[@trotty-4257]

I vote for “ i want to dance with somebody” in the style of disturbed!!!!!

[@RanninRavensight]

Yeah, I'd really like this to happen now! A victim of your own success, it seems!

[@BrokeAtBestMusic]

Better than that male/female/robot vocal abomination of a cover that's floating out there.

[@theburn966]

I agree we need that and it needs to go to Spotify

[@Samurai_Stoner]

Never knew I wanted this til now

[@caitlinomalley80]

YES! Absolutely would love to see that

[@1029944]

Chester Bennington, the ability to switch from singing clean and soft for verses to singing with distortion in choruses and to screaming is something not many top singers can do. There are many singers who can sing and scream but not many has the beautiful texture and tone Chester has and he's mastery of manipulating he's clean voice tone to fit the verse for a soft tone and chorus for a semi distorted tone definitely puts him as one of the best and most unique singer ever lived.

[@seallv4507]

@Joshua Walker Yes, Chester was fantastic, but Phil Anselmo from Pantera also does that extremey well, for example songs - Cemetary Gates, This Love. Also theres a relatively young and perhaps not as good band Jinjer. Tatiana Shmailyuk does this thing also extremely well, i think shes very talented singer (althou theres some greatness missing in this music that Linkin Park and Pantera has). Listen to Pisces.

[@seallv4507]

My point is that yes - Chester is one of the best, but i think there are at least 50 fantastic singers, from opera, metal, rock, grunge, pop, soul and other styles of music.

[@zombiebrokill6605]

Listen to like the thousands of metalcore bands that can do the same like Veil Of Maya , they do the same

[@juanbautistamaciel6767]

@@zombiebrokill6605 yeah, but Chester was the first

[@RL12.]

Listen to Mikael Åkerfeldt from opeth lol.

[@sh33w00h]

In my opinion : - Freddie Mercury - Elvis Presley - Michael Jackson - Chester Bennington - Bruce Dickinson - Mariah Carey - Whitney Houston

[@micahjones7837]

Bruce Dickinson!!!!

[@mert_plbyk]

Ronnie james dio

[@saysthemanbehindthemask]

Yay for CHESTER! When it comes to 21st century he takes the cake EASILY! BTW go watch a video I made About his voice! VERY detailed!

[@benji274]

Ian Gillan

[@athythsuthakaran8477]

robert plant

[@megarockfreak]

dimash kudaibergen is the best vocalist ever. 6 octaves, classical, rock, belt,... check NEW Sinful Passion - Dimash Kudaibergen Димаш Кудайберген (2019) 4:10 Almost a 30 second run in one breath. Different styles, a few octaves. And the notes before some belting classical and arabic. from kazachstan.

[@megarockfreak]

devin townsend is my favorite!

[@luamoliveira3467]

Dio, Franco Corelli and Del Mônaco are singers most powerful, control and naturally consistent than Dimash.

[@thegoatgotmilked373]

My favourite vocalist is Ronnie James Dio. Along with Robert Plant, Bruce Dickinson, Rob Halford, Chris Cornell, Freddy Mercury, Layne Staley, David Coverdale, Corey Taylor and Eddy Vedder.

[@carolinekenney4902]

Yea where the hell was Eddie Vedder

[@GameTimeWhy]

Or Chester!

[@johannesohrn9964]

YES

[@edgarasmeskauskas2367]

Wow. So close to my taste

[@kinglarrythefirst]

Am I dreaming? Where the hell is Bon Scott in the whole comment section?? I'm losing faith in Rock Fans.

[@qbel4255]

As for metal/rock Layne Staley definitely needs a mention

[@gsurfer04]

I prefer Jerry Cantrell

[@captDymov]

1000% agree

[@MrJDWebber]

Yes Layne.

[@theguy2227]

@@gsurfer04 I can see why, by we both know he's unable to pull off that Layne's soul-shattering scream of Man in the Box's chorus. I actually don't think anyone could do that as Staley did, that's why he's iconic

[@dylancampbell8064]

@@gsurfer04 I mean Jerry has a nice voice and I really like him but it's Layne... Jerry isn't close to him in terms of vocal prowess.

[@HudNutt]

i can't say a best vocalist, but my favorite would have to be Layne Staley.

[@thedarkknightisrisingup7640]

he is the best for me too

[@declangoldstein7753]

He’s the best in our hearts

[@davidgreen7628]

Mine is Chris Cornell but Layne is definitely in top 5

[@maijaz6228]

Maybe the best male vocalist. For me, anyway.

[@valtsu66]

YES

[@eurekasevenx7]

Floor Jansen from Nightwish is probably my top pick. Her performance of Ghost Love Score live at Wacken was historical in my opinion. And then her performance of The Poet and the Pendulum live caught me off guard when she sings the part where that young choir boy sings originally and does is perfectly. This woman is incredible and paired with Tuomas and his musically genius prowess to compose some of the best music in modern history, the world wasn't ready for their combination.

[@Lunarcheese72]

yeah this is the correct answer.

[@Ironbattlemace]

Oh what a controversy it was in here when Tarja Turunen was replaced with her. Finnish metal scene probably quadrupled the amount of liver damage we already suffer. But she proved herself.

[@cornellsk6941]

chris cornell is my #1 just something about his voice put so much emotion into his music. and his covers are absolutely beautiful

[@EmoBearRights]

He also has a helva a range. Rick Beato compares him favourably to Robert Plant - a think that's fair.

[@TranzparentMethods]

TBH Anthony pulls more from Chris than anyone else. When Anthony hits those high notes, it sounds like Chris SO MUCH!!! Hell, he even looks like him with the head hair and facial hair.

[@MottiMage]

Floor Jansen is powerful and versatile vocalist. Pure talent.

[@Zuub]

She definitely deserves to be on any top ten vocalist list.

[@raymondluxury-yacht1638]

Floor, in my opinion, has the best voice of any singer performing today.

[@CemKalyoncu]

She has a very wide range, from metal to opera.

[@nicod1361]

there is literally no female vocalist like her ,if there is show me

[@CemKalyoncu]

@@nicod1361 There are quite a few, but none better than her. Simone Simmons and Britney Slayes comes to mind.

[@skinny0ne]

Chris Cornell absolutely deserves to be on the list. I will say he and Freddie are the best pure rock vocalists of all time.

[@mandirachatterjee3022]

Cmon, Chris mention but no Chester Bennington mention made me really sad

[@ayoelang]

Chris Cornell, Freddie Mercury, Amy Lee and Beth Hart will forever awe me with their voice talent.

[@blactearsf5538]

@@mandirachatterjee3022 same

[@joshdahmen3277]

@@mandirachatterjee3022 i like Chester too but I personally would never place him on a best of list. But a good singer nonetheless and it is only my opinion.

[@imstnn]

Layne and Chris deserve to be on the list, period.

[@pantherspodcast]

My favorite is definitely DIMASH Kudaibergen! Why isn‘t he on this list and not even mentioned???!?!!??

[@Swaritnigam-p4w]

Ikr he's so underrated

[@TAG3000]

Really feel like Corey Taylor deserved to be in the metal honorable mentions.

[@Ghost12456]

Yes Agreed

[@Monkeuyy]

Yep he's got a fucking good voice, like even his acoustic stuff is great

[@mandirachatterjee3022]

Corey and Chester as well

[@ulylynx]

I’m surprised George Michael wasn’t mentioned, guy had a great voice

[@ByMonitorLight]

I'm not saying he should be on the list, necessarily, but I think as much as it's played for laughs disguises how good a singer Jack Black is. Power, range, diversity and character in spades.

[@uu8634]

IM SAYING!!

[@sum1has2]

I always thought a night hanging out with Jack Black and Jack White would be one to remember. (Or TRY to remember 😉)

[@overtheoverseer]

Couldn't be more accurate. Jack Black's voice is epic, and I don't use that word often!

[@GroteB]

He doesn't need a microphone, because his voice is fucking powerful.

[@arthurdurham]

Great call

[@sonatasonataa2827]

Freddie Mercury was one of the best live singers ever, and it wasn't just his voice. He was a LEGENDARY performer, and let's not forget their were a ton of truly great performers in his era...and he was the best. You want more proof that he is the best? Watch the tribute concert after his death. Those were/are all phenomenal singers, and none of them could sing any Queen song with anything near his vocal power

[@jamesfretwell1511]

Late to the party but I agree with every single word you said. Freddie is king of vocalists, and he was self taught.

[@kimstenback5645]

Dimash Kudaibergen, if you simply speak who is the technically best singer. Not saying he has the best songs ever created, but without a doubt, there is not a human on this planet who has a more complete voice. Still, I rather listen to some classic rock/metal/blues/soul/funk/pop if I turn on the radio :)

[@bestvocalsbyvocalists849]

He is technically good singer of CLASSICAL/OPERATIC and Pop MUSIC, and these are the genres that only fits him...Beyonce,Lisa Fischer,Rachelle Ferell, are technically Better over all lol stop bragging abt his 'RaNGe' and..his emotions sucks a lot.I haven't hear him used chesty mix,balanced,normal range for whistle,non operatic headvoice.

[@jorgealvarez6872]

Agree... Dimash is one of the best vocalist ever!

[@robertomangani3788]

@@bestvocalsbyvocalists849 haha funny girl

[@xylord18]

Mike Patton is perfect in any genre. Should definitely be included in best ever.

[@RoguSpanish]

Easily the most versatile vocalist of all time, dude can do fucking anything.

[@tycobb531]

@@ervv2905 I fucking love FNM & Fantomas. But with all due respect, there are no ''music experts'' who considers him anywhere near the best. Let's be real here, he didn't even have a great singing technique ...& he is NOT really that great technically. Contrary to what your'e implying, there are several vocal pedagogues who believe that he didn't even have a good technical instrument. While I'm not going to mention them, out of politeness, ..i really hope that your'e well aware of that yourself. But again, it takes nothing away, really...he has a high skill level & versatility, which is why i would personally see him ''among'' the best contemporary singers.

[@tycobb531]

@@ervv2905 Do i need to repeat myself? Yes, I agree that he's extremely versatile, & really knows how to modify his voice to create different timbres, to suit different arrangements, in various genres & styles, but his technique is still far from being flawless. Though, he has good sustainable instrument & consistency, but still has major flaws,... even from the standpoint of contemporary foundation, per say. ''There are dosens of experts who call him the best'' Care to back that up? You're just making things. From what I'm aware of, there are NO such vocal pedagogue. And specially not in the way, claiming such ridiculously hyperbole. If there are any, i stand corrected.

[@robertomangani3788]

@@tycobb531 True. Imo e.g. Kyo is pretty similar to Mike Patton in range, style and versatility, but has a better technique

[@sergejmiladinovic1181]

People who should have been given more recognition here: -Ronnie James Dio -I'll say it again; Ronnie James Dio -Ian Gillan -Bruce Dickinson (I know he was in the video but it honestly didn't do him justice) -Robert Plant -Rob Halford -Geoff Tate -David Coverdale -Jon Oliva

[@mandirachatterjee3022]

@@CyclesAreSingularities Finally found a person with good taste, people really overlook anything loud and rock-ish except Freddy Mercury, it's sad that people as good Chester Bennington in terms of variety and do it well, and Chris for his voice, and even if Chris was overlooked because of lack of really popular songs as in views, but Chester also hits that mark, why did no one even mention Chester

[@greenkorn69]

You didn't mention Ronnie James Dio thrice and that upsets me lol 😆 Ronnie is the king of kings

[@Mintyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy]

Mike Patton aswell

[@almightysaperka]

The fact that Rob Halford hasn't been mentioned even once makes me sad. His voice range is spectacular and legendary

[@ingereriksson9128]

Dimash sings any genre, rock, opera, rap and everything else. Only one of his kind comes along in a century.

[@heisenberk00]

He is incredible, unfortunately he doesnt sing rock :(

[@lillanlofgren7424]

@@heisenberk00 Yes he does ..listen to "the show must go on" . He does it in his own way ,but you can hear he have the voice for it .

[@heisenberk00]

@@lillanlofgren7424 Yeah I listened that, I know he's got the potencial, but he doesnt prefers singing rock so much

[@lillanlofgren7424]

@@heisenberk00 Try listen to his new song "Be with me " there he do rap ,jazz , and a little bit rock. Please ...you can do it on your own .

[@Jrocka7x]

His voice is getting deeper, so you know he’s still working hard.

[@lillluciatorgunnchristoffe9973]

I wonder if you have not heard of Dimash Qudaibergen?

[@NermaBajric-n4x]

The best for me for my 62 years

[@paul.etedder2439]

I agree 100%

[@jackhowellnero]

Legends: Chester Bennington David Bowie Bob Marley Elvis Presley Phil Collins Elton John Freddie Mercury Cliff Richard Stevie Wonder Bruce Dickinson/DIO/Lemmy/Johnny cash/Robert plant/Michael Jackson

[@spenceroneil4747]

Johnny Cash too

[@amesstarline5482]

Lemmy's so powerful, he's memorialized as a Koopa.

[@fugitive6549]

Robert Plant must be here. I may be biased but Plant's bluesy hard rock vocals are unmatched IMO. It's also soothing at times.

[@darsh.joshi_10]

Michael jackson be like : am I a joke to you?

[@jackhowellnero]

@@darsh.joshi_10 I thought I put him in the male singers but I can't find the comment so

[@dogfromthepurplezoneoffici5182]

Chris Cornell is the most underrated singer ever, just because he was a grunger and rocker. Freddy got big because his music was eccentric, and appealed outside of the rock crowd.

[@thanksmr.obvious6427]

Freddie was better than COrnell .. got search what Cornell said about Freddie Mercury

[@yogamom4209]

@@thanksmr.obvious6427 that’s cal Cornell had a better voice and 6 octave range Freddie only 5 and overatted af

[@thanksmr.obvious6427]

@@yogamom4209 overrated? scientists disagree and millions of people with you .. Freddie was by far the greatest vocalist of all time ..once again i gonna say GO LISTEN WHAT CORNELL SAID ABOUT FREDDIE MERCURY AND STOP WITH the bullshit you must be american to say that FM is overrated.. some respect for the god of music

[@yogamom4209]

@@thanksmr.obvious6427 what does nationality have anything to do with it I’m Native American yes I’m not saying Freddie is bad but Chris just had better vocals and another who may even be better than that is layne Staley heavily underrated he’s nothing less than top 2 at absolute worst

[@PowPow-yp9rf]

Michael Jackson had a VERY deep voice in person, although he liked to talk in that high pitch voice in the public that we're accustomed to, he talked like that so that he could keep that vocals and voice range, people who were his friends always say that his natural voice was very deep. Rip MJ 👑

[@awesomeimpressions]

I never heard that. Thx!

[@peterbernhard7415]

I think I heard it forgot but think it important, to have a reminder, Thx, too. I think it is possible, to switch to a public performing speaking voice, if you need to take the set as it is - one.@@awesomeimpressions

[@peterortiz1160]

MJ also has multiple songs where he’s sing with a deep voice ex. Butterflies

[@darsh.joshi_10]

Also in "Privacy" from his album called invincible

[@I_tried_to_be_emo_and_failed]

@@darsh.joshi_10 and "2000 watts"

[@dogukan9547]

These are my favorite vocalists of all time: Cem Adrian Dimash Kudaibergen Freddie Mercury Floor Jansen Miljenko Matijevic Chris Cornell

[@pcl1216]

For me the GOATs are Chris Cornell, Corey Taylor, Eddie Vedder, Chester Bennington, Laney Staley, Freddy Mercury, Michael Jackson, Whitney, Aretha Franklin, Sam Cooke and Bruce Dickinson. No doubt

[@lucassantagueda2633]

I will just say: Robert Plant Chris Cornell Freddie Mercury Frank Sinatra Any order is correct

[@obean-wankenobi7248]

You forgot chester bennington

[@marisbrooding9347]

@@obean-wankenobi7248 I've landed the given up scream a couple times out of the many I tried, and my tone was still nowhere near Chester. He 110% deserves it.

[@k4oll4]

Please...

[@mert_plbyk]

Ronnie james dio is a must on theese lists

[@granthosman2745]

Missing Layne Staley

[@HelixNebuIa]

The fact that Steve Perry isn’t mentioned anywhere is a crime.

[@jerzukszyk]

exactly

[@DW-vd9mp]

Amen!!

[@Redwolfe1551]

Ikr wtf?!?! Literal legend

[@VoluptuousDonnaRae]

I totally agree. It's mind boggling.

[@Mama_Badazh]

I was coming down here to say exactly this myself.

[@togapika]

I won't say he's the best, but for iconic voices: Serj Tankian

[@fatkat727]

I'm so glad someone mentions him

[@dimitrakapa4887]

With Chester Bennington.... and Freddie Mercury

[@HeadCannonPrime]

I love Serj. maybe doesn't stand up as pure vocalist but still super interesting to listen to.

[@Reverend-Race-Horsey]

I'd rank the greatest vocalists as these: 🎤 👏 🎶 🦅 🖋 MJ Aretha Beyonce(can virtually cover ANY artist she wants) Anita Adele Mariah Ariana Jill Tupac Frank S. Robert Plant

[@bestusernameever6518]

I'm not a huge Dimash fan, but I can say with certainty he is among the top 5. His being left off the list is genuinely laughable. In fact, if we're just talking about vocal abilities, he might come first.

[@ramzirin2221]

Well..90% the most almost perfect technical singer..who can do better than him? 🤷‍♂️

[@ctakitimu]

He should get a better marketing person, I've never heard of him

[@yusufs1878]

@@ctakitimu I think you are one of those people who think that their country is the only one in existence. That is a classic American.

[@leighpalmer1234]

Gabriel henrique is better imo

[@NotJoegoldberg]

@@yusufs1878 but sadly most other countries also revolve around America lol, whoever is popular in America is also popular in most other country. I'm not American btw.

[@mageolight5258]

Should be titled "top 10 english speaking vocalists", the fact that the only non-native english speaking vocalist in the list is Luciano Pavarotti is baffling.

[@raymondluxury-yacht1638]

Pavarottti is not normally some one I'd listen to, but his voice has to be top five.

[@caligo7918]

i could list a hand full of absolutely epic german speaking vocalists, that most people in english speaking countries never heard of. considering the amount of music produced in the last century, noone can know every singer. Even if you split by genre, regional legends will not pop up on the global scale.

[@GameTimeWhy]

@@caligo7918 yeah Till Lindeman is awesome!

[@captainbanjaxavalanche4313]

@@GameTimeWhy Marco Hietala, JP Leppaluatto, Yanis Papadopoulos and Floor Jensen deserve mentions as well, imo, if we are going into European vocalists.

[@daoyang223]

I'd say, Toshi Deyama then if we're going with non english singers

[@blactearsf5538]

Chester Bennington is my favorite singer of all time,His voice fit in every genre, he sang with great passion and emotion, and sang like an angel and screamed like the devil. I have to say Amy Lee is also a great singer too she's in my top 10 favorites

[@AbdullahAlMamun-cn8yq]

How they forgot this powerhouse?

[@blactearsf5538]

@@AbdullahAlMamun-cn8yq ikr

[@danielremm4278]

Corey Taylor as well.

[@BryantAvant]

It's not subjective. Yes, people can prefer someone's voice over another. But, to me, as a singer myself, what makes a vocalist "the best" is how difficult it is to replicate their voice. You can find covers on youtube of songs where people have made the vocals better with better runs, better vibratto, better support, more rasp etc. I've never heard anyone be able to sing Whitney Houston anywhere near as good. Same with Mariah Carey, Jazmine Sullivan, Michael Jackson, Wanya Morris, Marvin Gaye, Steve Perry, Sam Cooke and a few others I may be able to mention. Edit: I wrote this before you said "If I can sing it, anybody can sing it."

[@PjPerez]

Can't wait for "I Wanna Dance with Somebody in the Style of Disturbed"

[@goldflo91]

🙏🙏🙏

[@angieand89]

Dimash Qudaibergen is by far my favorite singer. I hope someday he recieves the recognition he deserves 🙁

[@jorgealvarez6872]

He has..

[@bauerm85]

i would say Dimash has the voice - one in certury!

[@iniakalitoni8644]

We're talking about longevity here too, can he still sound the same after 10 to 20 years 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@paivyt.]

​@@iniakalitoni8644Dimash will sound even better, since he practices & improves continuously. Dimash takes a good care of his voice. He has a healthy life style, no drinking ot smoking. His technique is great and healthy, too. No wonder, since to this day he has studied vocals over 24 years already. :)

[@sholpantabaeva]

The world does not consist only of the USA, and world music and vocals are not only American performers. This is at least Europe, Asia, Latin America. And there are many great vocalists outside the US. Like it or not, this list is missing at least one of them - Dimash.

[@spb78art]

Serj Tankian should be an honorable mention for his flexibility and range, can do all sorts of stuff with his vocals. Has that iconic recognizable voice as well

[@enricocosta6164]

Dimash Kudaibergen.

[@GruntCatcher]

I'd put RoomieOfficial on my list but he's still a Lil Pitchy

[@pleaseenteraname1103]

My list. 10. Tina Turner. 9. Ronnie James Dio, David Coverdale, and Ian Gillan. 8. Dolores O’Riordan. I really don’t get why she doesn’t get talked about more when it comes to incredible female rock vocalists or just female vocalists in general. 7. Ann Wilson. 6. Michael Jackson. 5. Frank Sinatra/Stevie Wonder. 4. Sam Cooke. 3. Marvin Gaye. 2. Whitney Houston/Aretha Franklin. 1. Freddie Mercury.

[@Brombit]

My fav (metal biased): Daniel Gildenlöw Floor Jansen Maynard J. Keenan Anneke Van Giersbergen + Honorable honor: Freddie Mercury Technically the best: Dimash

[@Sid00077]

I was hoping someone would mention Daniel. The dude and his band is really underrated.

[@bestvocalsbyvocalists849]

Dimash who?he is not technically the best..Freddie Mercury is far better than him lol nasal girly belts

[@mweskamppp]

Look for "Dimash Kudaibergen". Nearly any song. Range, control, performance is outstanding. Try his cover of "hello" by lionel Ritchie or "ti amo cosi" a classical opera piece with aida garifullina and lara Fabian (contemporary). samaltau - a kazahk folk song. Mostly cross over with different techniques, you often get the impression there are a couple of different people singing.

[@UncleRJ]

To me, Ronnie James Dio is the voice of Metal God. He's my number one, with Devin Townsend a close second.

[@caturdaynite7217]

Agreed. Also, Rob Fucking Halford!

[@onuralpakar1484]

Agree with you. Technical aspect of singing there is no one like him. 2) Bruce Dickinson. They use very similar methods when they belt and its nearly flawless. Thats why they can still sing those high notes in very late years of their life.

[@MrJoRobb]

Pure vocalist Chris Stapleton and Dimash Kudaibergen can flat out sang!

[@futuredocc]

maybe give a try to Dimash Kudaibergen, thats a strong vocal.. one of the strongest, and he´ll be a goat too..

[@colesutton4683]

Definitely Dimash Kudaibergenov new song Stranger best I’ve ever heard

[@andrewpappas9311]

I'm surprised guys like Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Mick Jagger or Roger Daltrey weren't on here, I'd also toss in dudes like Chris Cornell, Axl Rose, Serj Tankian, Chester Bennington and Anthony Kiedis

[@micahjones7837]

Not sure about John Lennon lol

[@RoguSpanish]

Lol, Anthony Kiedis?? He definitely has a unique sound, but is not by any stretch of the imagination a great singer.

[@duke_hugo]

It’s clearly an American list made for Americans

[@lonerboyproductions2326]

@@micahjones7837 John Lennon is one of the most iconic singers of all time…

[@rhysduncan8676]

I'm a huge RHCP fan, but Keidis is a pretty average singer

[@user-ii9vn6vo6k]

For grunge and medal, I'd say Carl Wheezer, Tupac, Donald Trump(Obviously), and for number one, Gandhi.

[@A13Virgo]

Top 10 (no particular order): Rod Stewart Russell Hitchcock Whitney Houston Michael Jackson Chester Bennington Brendon Urie Sam Cooke Freddie Mercury Hayley Williams Bruno Mars Honorable mentions: Mariah Carey Corey Taylor (slipknot) Jimmy Sullivan (A7X) Matthew Sanders(A7X)

[@shivanshgilhotra701]

barry gibb?

[@C.O.G.]

Nice list. I agree with you about Russel Hitchcock. those clear, high head notes of his are astonishing, to say the least.

[@A13Virgo]

@@shivanshgilhotra701 not my type.

[@LeoBrgs]

No particular order: Little Richard Steve Perry Brendon Urie Freddie Mercury Paul Mccartney Whitney Houston Otis Redding James Brown Smokey Robinson Etta James SAM COOKE!!

[@mindyourlanguage2066]

Unmentioned in the video: - Ronnie James Dio - Michael Kiske - Dimash Kudaibergen

[@vanimapermai]

Michael Jackson and Freddy mercury where the best perfomers and vocalists of all time no one will ever surpass them.

[@bengosse4253]

"If I can sing it, anyone can sing it" That'd be like Einstein saying "If I can solve this equation, anyone can"

[@GareginRA]

That's kinda true though

[@rossmusic25]

@@GareginRA not anyone can solve an Einstein equation. You’re kidding yourself

[@GareginRA]

@@rossmusic25 I mean, most of the people have the potential. Not right away, of course

[@rossmusic25]

@Frenzied Unicorn Productions i’m not saying you can’t be trained to be able to solve problems like that but it’s not something that someone just does overnight or anything.

[@davieb113]

Chester is up there, Dave Grohl is under rated JS. He is amazing love too and even when he’s off you love it and it sounds good somehow.

[@thebeardofgaming81]

Pick of Destiny, if you havent seen it, go watch it. Great movie with Jack Black and Dave Grohl.

[@weycking]

What about Dimash Kudaibergen? It's not only his range.. I guess he's an alien.

[@Ling6754]

You guys got it all wrong here. Have you heard about Dimash Qudaibergen ?? Have you heard him sing Diva dance or Gakku or SOS or Sinful Passion and many others? He is the best vocalist of all time on planet earth. No one can beat him. Many said that too.

[@luamoliveira3467]

Ronnie James Dio, Franco Corelli, Del Monaco and Pavarotti are most powerful, control and naturally consistent than Dimash.

[@paul.etedder2439]

@@luamoliveira3467and then you woke up

[@luamoliveira3467]

@@paul.etedder2439 Imagine comparing these virtuoso singers with a singer like Dimash, who despite having a lot of talent, has never mastered his vocal tool consistently, makes frequent mistakes in his live performances, abuses technological devices and pre-recorded vocals in most of his performances. Sometimes, it clearly proves that your voice is not consistent, and that it does not have great resistance like absolutely virtuoso singers like the ones I mentioned above; I think you are the one who should wake up to reality, as you certainly don't have the slightest understanding of vocal physiology.

[@spiderrabbit1556]

@@luamoliveira3467 Lara Fabian is even better. Dimash looks up to her. She is his idol.

[@rickardoberg]

My nr 1 is Dimash Kudaibergen. If you haven’t heard of him, check out SOS, Sinful Passion, Love is Like a Dream, and Olimpico here on YT. And Know Vocalise and Diva Dance for pure vocal technical ability and range. There was BC and AD. Now there is BD and AD. Before Dimash and After Dimash :)

[@HarptoHeart69]

Dimash is THE best vocalist of all time. It's not even a question. 🤣🤷‍♂️🤘

[@lillanlofgren7424]

I really agree ..

[@Darkknightrexx]

Lol dimash is great but his just range. Voice quality - nope. Iconic voice - nope.

[@rickardoberg]

@@Darkknightrexx Yeah he definitely does not have an iconic voice. More like ten of them, which he switches between seamlessly. Pretty cool, right?

[@Darkknightrexx]

@@rickardoberg lol ten of them? Are you saying he sounded just like the real singer of the songs? NOT.. youre one of those fans that will be very impressed to someone who can hit very high notes but dont know how to check the overall quality of their voice. And yes he doesnt have an iconic voice.. so all in all. Dimash is a great singer with the best "range" but not the best quality voice, iconic voice and not the best singer... but again has the highest range.. know the difference.

[@lauramilton7046]

I totally agree on Devin Townsend, he's an underrated legend

[@MrDarkweaver]

I think there are a few who haven't had a mention, Amy Lee from Evanescence, Alison Moyet from Yazoo (and a solo career), Gladys Knight, and Amy Winehouse amongst female vocalists. Dean Martin (tremendously under rated imo), Robert Smith from The Cure (iconic voice, once heard never forgotten or mistaken), Steve Perry from Journey amongst the male vocalists. Always enjoy your stuff :)

[@milhousevanhoutan9235]

If we're talking about iconic voices I think Till Lindemann belongs at least in the honorable mentions. He's exactly what you said you hear that voice and then every subsequent time you hear it you immediately know it's Till. Also for the big baritone opera color to he can show off.

[@tb9517]

I think the old Axl Rose has to be an honourable mansion because of his significant voice as well as Kurt Cobain.

[@hw_yozoraVODS]

i'd agree, but axl is a double edge, some songs i love his voice, others i despise it.

[@Vivi_9]

Axl Rose hasn't been able to sing consistently well since the late 80's. I love GN'R but his voice is already grating on Lies, and unbearable in parts of UYI. Not to mention his live performances..

[@carolinekenney4902]

Hell yea Axl in his day was a beast, 6 octaves isn't easy...

[@vallaindigital]

There is one, I guess you could say "modern" singer, that is so incredibly good. Her name is Floor Jansen, and she deserves more recognition. She is currently the lead for Nightwish, but she can do anything and is great at it!

[@herodevans2095]

Oh shit yeah that's a good one

[@samanthar1214]

Our Valkyrie goddess

[@HeadCannonPrime]

Yep. Its a damn shame that music doesn't get more play.

[@WarriorXPrincess666]

Agreed 100% !

[@fueledbypaintwater]

Yes and yes. Floor is amazing.

[@HofTheStage]

Great video, I like your list. Honestly, I'm not even gonna try to make a list because it's impossible. There are a bunch of brutal and iconic opera and musical theater singers that were not even mention, and I'm pretty sure there are amazing singers from other genres that we are forgetting, so it's impossible to make a list that covers everything. But when it comes to rock and pop, you pretty much nailed it. Besides Brandon, a few more modern that are too hard to pull off would be Ariana Grande and Bruno Mars. Chris Stapleton is an amazing country singer, but since I haven't listened to country music too much I can't say how high on the list he is. Keep it up, your videos are always awesome!

[@kristin123a]

Sure, there is probably plenty of unknown singers who are better than many of these people, but we'll never know. And unless you narrow it down in some way you'll have a problem with classical and musical theatre singers. Barbra?

[@Truewinner112]

George Michael and Freddie Mercury

[@kendomonkx7717]

No meatloaf love? The guy is amazing with a voice that makes you feel each word that been said and most importantly he still has that voice today nearly 50 years into his career

[@212mochaman]

Meatloaf still has that voice? KZbin Meatloaf AFL Grand Final. That was about 6 to 10 years ago. 100,000 in the stadium. 250,000 watching on tv. All trying to rip their ears off

[@dylanhassell5761]

I'd love to see Chester Bennington, David Draiman, Robert Plant on a list. All incredibly talented imo

[@NikkiDrawsStuff]

YES CHESTER FOR LIFE MAN. I love his singing voice

[@EmoBearRights]

Chris Cornell ought to be on there.

[@pranabkumardas8628]

nah, robert plant obliterates the other 2

[@shuruff904]

David Draiman???? Lol..your other picks are good...Wait. You're a troll, right?

[@seedfan8548]

Here's mine Chester Bennington(Linkin Park) Miley Cyrus David Draiman(Disturbed) Joakim Broden(Sabaton) (CL) Eminem Michael Jackson Britney Spears Elvis Presley Ronnie Radke(Falling in Reverse) Snoop Dogg Amy Lee(Evanescence)

[@leasolbach9356]

For me it'll always be Layne Staley.. He is always gonna be my favorite vocalist!!! ♥

[@michaelchandler4680]

Love hate love live in 1990 was 🤌

[@larrybarnett1048]

Jeff Buckley changed my life and it was a live performance that did it. Jeff Buckley "Grace" on the BBC Late Show. He hit notes in that performance that blew me away.

[@linkjmc5683]

Been a fan of Jeff for about a year now and he has become, easily, my new all time favorite. If you have not already heard it, you should for sure check out 'What Will You Say?' live at Glastonbury. Unreal, like most of his work.

[@veRGe02]

Personally I believe Dimash Kudaibergen should be included in this conversation.

[@OneSecondOne]

I wouldn´t rank my favorite singers but if I could choose, these people would be on a list like that: - Bruce Dickinson - Floor Jansen - Annie Lennox - Ronnie James Dio - Freddy Mercury - Anneke van Giersbergen - Pete Steele - Billy Holiday - Kate Bush - David Bowie - Mikael Akerfeld - Kari Rueslastten - Imogen Heap - Nick Holmes - Mark Hollis - Adele - Sharon den Adel .... and many more

[@ssx427]

Love that you added Mikael Akerfeld.

[@Shalimar_trailsss]

wait, are you dutch?

[@OneSecondOne]

@@Shalimar_trailsss No, I’m from Germany and I’m a big fan of european Heavy Metal, Rock and Alternative Bands

[@Shalimar_trailsss]

@@OneSecondOne ahh, makes sense. guten tag Nachbar!

[@fugitive6549]

Robert Plant must be here. I may be biased but Plant's bluesy hard rock vocals are unmatched IMO. It's also soothing at times.

[@MaxRide1]

Amy Lee (evanescence), Lzzy Hale (halestorm), david draiman (disturbed), brent smith (shinedown, particularly in their acoustic cover of simple man), Ville Valo (HIM), Idina Menzel (particularly the Wicked soundtrack), Sharon den Adel (Within Temptation). Plus the others you already mentioned + others mentioned like matt bellamy, freddie etc.

[@masteroffmuppets666]

Glad you mentioned Ville since Anthony spoke of Peter Steele as one of the more influential bass/baritone voices, people tend to forget how huge HIM at their peak were and what a vocal Ville was/is.

[@egeuzun2059]

Ville 🙏🏼

[@racingbecky4155]

Girl i LOVE bot HIM and Sharon as well but they are way too short to be in the all times top 10

[@troyhoffman9411]

Glad to see somebody mention Amy Lee, Lzzy Hale, and Sharon den Adel. I would add Tarja and Floor Jansen. Floor has a ridiculously versatile voice, whether operatic in Nightwish or hard rock in Northward.

[@racingbecky4155]

Ok Amy is good but "top 10 of all time ?" C'mon

[@rastkonenricza]

I am late with Answer. Robert Plant and Rob Halford should be included. BTW lists like this ca not be limited at 10. Too much greatness.

[@Cyan1de1312]

Preach

[@ryan.powell]

Very happy you gave Mike Patton and honorable mention. One of the highest vocal ranges out there, and often overlooked. But I do believe Maynard James Keenan should also have recieved an honorable mention.

[@Danyael850]

As an add-on: Jeff Buckley, Maynard; Chris Cornell would be on top of rock vocalists, for sure. Honorable mentions Shawn James, Hozier, Aurora, Layne Staley, Olivia Merilahti; damn... it would be easier with top 100... If there was a cathegory in uniqueness of voice, would mention much more... just to mention Anohni, Sierra Ferrell or Julie Doiron.

[@ByMonitorLight]

Floor Jansen Power for days, the dexterity to flip from a straight belt to opera (well, classical) to a guttural roar and back again in a single song, stage presence, story-telling, crowd work, professionalism, as at home with gentle ballads as she is howling out a stadium shaker. And unlike many jacks-of-all-trades, she's a master of many. I do think she plays things a little safer these days than when she first joined Nightwish, but given the type of singer she is and the punishing schedules they run (when plague isn't in the way), it's undoubtedly the wisest approach.

[@desperatedes2205]

It’s Dimash!

[@IvanStarykh]

tool's maynard james keenan is one of the greatest metal vocalists

[@hunter49ers88]

I absolutely agree 100% Ik a lot of people say Chester is amazing to but him and Maynard are my fav.

[@bruhberg7794]

Yup

[@willowilson5753]

Beverly Knight Paul Rodgers - never sung a wrong note Myles Kennedy Jessie J Stevie Nicks David Coverdale Seal George Michael Chris Daughtey Joe Perry Sammy Hagar Steven Tyler

[@andecase]

I think Corey Taylor is one of the greatest Rock artists of all time. He can do it all.

[@DnosSFS]

was sure he would of been at least mentioned but nope

[@heavymetalhorseman2068]

I found that out when I tried to karaoke some of his most difficult songs. Wasn't happening.

[@heavymetalhorseman2068]

@@ervv2905 Not all that? Make a video of yourself karaoke-ing "Duality" and I'll believe you because I know you won't do it...

[@heavymetalhorseman2068]

@@ervv2905 Talk is cheap. Back it up with some evidence (saying this cause I know you're not serious).

[@heavymetalhorseman2068]

@@ervv2905 Alright smartypants, your challenge "Whore to a Chainsaw" by. Thy Art Is Murder! 🤣🤣

[@shikonseshu]

I only have three names to add: Dimash Kudaibergen (anything, but Sinful Passion is my ATF), Lalah Hathaway (again, anything), and Ha Hyun-woo (anything, but Spring Rain and Lazenca Save Us are my faves).

[@whatiwasgoingtosay]

Any top 10 without Chester Bennington in it is invalid.

[@thaisbandeiragvm7847]

You’re absolutely right

[@Melosoulic]

Absolutely!

[@deafeningoctopus]

I'M INDESTRUCTIBLE, DETERMINATION THAT IS INCORRUPTABLE, FROM THE OTHER SIDE A TERROR TO BEHOLD, ANNIHILATION WILL BE UNAVOIDABLE

[@rose-maries7131]

Dimash Kudaibergen should have topped the list if we're talking vokal ability. He is in a class of his own (check out "Sinful Passion" from Sochi as an example if you want to test my opinion. And "Ogni Pietra". And "Love is like a dream"). Peace and Love.

[@havoc1zero]

Earth song is one of my favorite vocal performances of Michael Jackson

[@evangelistzayparker251]

That and breaking dawn, also trying listening to we've had enough. Michael's vocals are incredible, people don't give him enough credit for it.

[@LolliSweet82]

@@evangelistzayparker251 exactly, seems most people overlook his singing & only focus on his showmanship. He had one of the best techniques for singing & dancing AT THE SAME TIME (something most singers don't do; it's either one or the other), as well as for applying grit into his voice, & could sing in different genres. He had a nearly 4 octave vocal range, & never lost his upper range, unlike many other tenor singers over the years. Despite his deteriorating health, Michael still sounded great in the 2000's & at the age of 50 in the 'This Is It' rehearsals.. Also, I think the song you mean is "Break Of Dawn"? :P

[@dtnuh]

Agreed, that ethereal/operatic like chorus gets me every time!

[@vitorrocha7312]

What about Dio man? He's a freaking god

[@lillanlofgren7424]

NR 1 Dimash Kudaibergen from Kazakstan. More than 6 octaves and all of them with the most wonderful sound. regards from Sweden

[@bestvocalsbyvocalists849]

Range doesn't mean greatest vocalist lol his technique doesn't match the techniques of these legends..He lacks a lot..Like non-operatic headvoice,emotions, falsetto,his low notes are not connected to the songs,his nasal tone made those high notes..

[@azmainzawad8815]

@@bestvocalsbyvocalists849 watch this video carefully then tell me where he lacks kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqqZXpacoaeWsK8

[@jorgealvarez6872]

Dimash is one the best vocalist ever.. and technically amazing! You don't know a thing about music then. I suggest you listen to Dimashs ogni pietra or love is like a dream then come back and we can talk about techniques.

[@lillanlofgren7424]

😂@@bestvocalsbyvocalists849

[@lillanlofgren7424]

thank you 🥰@@jorgealvarez6872

[@rondomartin7786]

Karen Carpenter has such a unique voice, and has influenced so many female indie vocalists.

[@saladboi5314]

I can't BELIEVE it took nearly 11 minutes for someone to say Jeff Buckley

[@queenbludxx4541]

#2 😢 Fred is always #1 no question 👑