Top 30 Greatest Rock Frontmen of All Time

[@WatchMojo]

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[@Marty.Robins]

Infoo 😃

[@Reaperguy67]

​@@Marty.Robinsquit your spam

[@owenkyle597]

Freddie mercury 🇬🇧 love ❤Owen Kyle

[@williamsummerson1204]

Robert Plant, Chris Cornell, Maynard James Keenan, Jonathan Davis, Ozzy Osbourne and Eddie Vedder.

[@girrl88]

When can we expect the greatest frontwomen vid?

[@wetmix]

I’d put Kurt Cobain and Jim Morrison higher, I love ‘em but Freddie truly deserves 1st place ❤

[@vintagesonofab]

@@wetmix Kurt does not even make it to top 3 grunge frontmen if we strip off his fame and notoriety and purely focus on talent. I love morrison, the doors is one of my favourite bands, BUT since they've put freddy first i suppose they focus on more "objectively" talented singers rather than composers/distinct tones.

[@alastairmcleod5089]

Exact same boat for me, Jim is my personal favourite frontman of all time but how the hell could anyone be displeased with Freddie at first place

[@954rrsparkplug8]

BON SCOTT#1

[@nicolefournel-hartery8187]

Freedy Mercury will always be #1. You got it right there.

[@bluebonnetbunny4813]

I saw Queen in 1977. Freddie was so mesmerizing that I also went to their 1980 concert. Been to so many concerts…many famous rock stars… but Freddie had that extra something. Very talented yet playful with the audience.

[@eskenazibeth]

I also saw Freddie and Queen in 1977 and 1980 GOAT💯%😎

[@DianeLake-sw3ym]

No one could out do Freddie. And I am sure he stuck in your head above all the other acts. I grew up in the 70s and 80s. I wished I could have seen Led Zeppelin and Queen. However, I lived in a little city in Illinois and scoring tickets in Chicago or Madison was hard for the big shows. You are so lucky to have seen Freddie and the rest of the band. Amazing.

[@eskenazibeth]

@@DianeLake-sw3ym Yes, I am very lucky to have seen Freddie, the greatest frontman ever 💯%😎

[@bluebonnetbunny4813]

@@DianeLake-sw3ym I lived close enough to Houston to travel for concerts. I always list Queen as the best concert I ever saw. David Bowie and Metallica rank in the top five. But no one outshines Freddie & Queen. I saw Queen + Adam Lambert last year. Adam is a very talented singer. Freddie was a singer and a show man. So much talent and charisma in one person..

[@NHRebelsthoughts]

Steve Perry should be somewhere on this list

[@jeank8061]

I was guessing him to be in the top 5!

[@JAMESGANG-f5u]

Aint not

[@CalebthegiganticMariofan]

He should not be on this list he is untalented Edit: okay i was wrong he is a decent singer I was just overreacting, sorry Steve Perry fans, i still don’t think he should be on the list but he’s definitely not untalented

[@asapilot04]

Couldn’t agree more…

[@-locke-6051]

​@@CalebthegiganticMariofanWhat. The. Fuck. Literally the most beautiful voice in rock history. Not the best frontman in terms of energy or charisma, but his singing ability is UNREAL. Saying that he's not talented is ridiculous. Get the hell out of here, man.

[@evil_laughter.]

layne staley definitely deserves to be on this list, vocals are unmatched and just great man in general.. also i think the reason kurt wasn’t higher is because his live performances usually don’t display the full extent to his talent. he also liked to do this just to piss of fans. don’t get me wrong, he was a very great and talented frontman, just unfortunate in the aspect of live performance :(

[@StayleyStarrAIC]

IMO Layne Staley should be #1!!!! Greatest vocalist ever!!!

[@Springfeeeel]

Exactly. But this a watered down list for normies and simpltons, so not surprised. Anthony Kiedis made it and Layne didn't ffs

[@evanneal4936]

But by the criteria of the video he doesn't fit because he didn't do very good stage presentation, just stood there most of the time, and he's DEFINITELY NOT A BETTER VOCALIST THAN CHRIS CORNELL not by a long shot. I love Layne but I'm a singer too and I sound just like Layne, he's not as unique as you think, it's just because he sings "wrong" or different. As a trained singer I guarantee you that Chris is 10x better l. But this list isn't about personal opinion it's about the talent and stage presence.

[@evanneal4936]

​@BigPoppaDro Chris Cornell is 10x better. Layne even said so. I'm also a trained singer, so I know. You probably aren't trained and judge "talent" by your personal opinion or because you like or prefer how it sounds... but you can't argue with the fact that Chris is more talented and sounds better than Layne. Chris Cornell could cover Layne and hit his notes EXACTLY, but Layne CAN'T do the same for Chris Cornell songs...

[@StayleyStarrAIC]

@@evanneal4936 #1 1st bass in the state of Kentucky in 1991 & 4 year scholarship at EKU for choir. I guess that doesn’t give me any credit. To like your own comment is pretty pathetic also. Just posted & already 1 like. Pretty sad bro

[@stanleysarjali8108]

Beautiful. Freddie Mercury is a once-in-a-generation singer, musician and inspiration. Decades from now, people will still grow to enjoy Queen.

[@Mrgorilla73]

Layne Staley should be on this list 100%

[@StayleyStarrAIC]

EXACTLY!!!!!

[@cynthiahutchinson459]

Absolutely

[@SethMandrik]

Of course DUH!!!!!

[@akellahmed6581]

meanwhile this ramone cringe guy on the list😭

[@samirahassan2079]

Fr

[@FairyGodMom7]

Great choices! And no one screams in key like Seven Tyler 😄

[@JacobD42811]

RIP Chester ❤️

[@arthurdent6828]

Boo hoo

[@hopemorlen4187]

Amen to that!

[@pieterpluijmers3073]

can never forget because 30 day's before i saw him live in Amsterdam

[@shainewhite2781]

RIP, Freddie Mercury, 1946-1991. We love you, we miss you.

[@NoName-cn3cp]

Highly overrated

[@eskenazibeth]

@@NoName-cn3cpyou are delusional

[@KronicZombie]

Freddie and Plant were lightyears ahead of the pack. Both had insanely talented vocal abilities and had that certain IT factor

[@kevinchandler179]

Light years, listen to The Who Barba O'Reilly, or Kiss Black Diamond with Mr. Peter Criss singing!!!!

[@RockandRoll-cc8kj]

30.) Joey Ramone- Ramones 29.) Ronnie James Dio- Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Dio 28.) Johnny Rotten- Sex Pistols 27.) Anthony Kiedis- Red Hot Chili Peppers 26.) Thom Yorke- Radiohead 25.) Joe Strummer- The Clash 24.) Paul Stanley- Kiss 23.) Jon Bon Jovi- Bon Jovi 22.) David Burn- Talking Heads 21.) James Hetfield- Metallica 20.) Bon Scott- AC/DC 19.) Bono- U2 18.) Eddie Vedder- Pearl Jam 17.) Gerard Way- My Chemical Romance 16.) Rob Halford- Judas Priest 15.) Chester Bennington- LINKIN PARK 14.) Bruce Dickinson- Iron Maiden 13.) Chris Cornell- Soundgarden 12.) David Lee Roth- Van Halen 11.) Dave Grohl- Foo Fighters 10.) Jim Morrison- The Doors 9.) Kurt Cobain- Nirvana 8.) Iggy Pop- The Stooges 7.) Roger Daltrey- The Who 6.) Axl Rose- Guns N’ Roses 5.) Steven Tyler- Aerosmith 4.) Ozzy Osbourne- Black Sabbath 3.) Mick Jagger- The Rolling Stones 2.) Robert Plant- Led Zeppelin 1.) Freddie Mercury- Queen Some H.M’s I’m adding myself Lemmy- Motörhead Layne Staley- Alice In Chains Corey Taylor- Slipknot Dave Mustaine- Megadeth Phil Anselmo- Pantera Alice Cooper- Alice Cooper Sammy Hagar- Van Halen, Montrose, Chicken Foot, Sammy Hagar and the Circle Serj Tankian- System of a Down Ollie Sykes- Bring Me the Horizon Brian Johnson- AC/DC

[@jdice6868]

Thx for the list. I was thinking Brian Johnson had a tough act to follow and did it well. He deserves the mention as well. I would also add Robin Zander (Cheap Trick), Michael Stipe (R.E.M.), Perry Farrell (Jane's Addiction), and Trent Reznor (Nine Inch Nails)

[@keepingitreal5533]

Sebastian Bach of Skid Row!!!!!!!!

[@williamdecastroferreira5617]

In this lists I always miss Michael Monroe from Hanoi Rocks...😊

[@gailkoch-ashing9951]

I agree with top 4. Just not in that order The rest are a jumbled mess. Dio Chester Should be top 10

[@jeffrobertson527]

Ramone is on the list

[@jeremywilliams5141]

Honorable mentions: 1. Lemmy (Motorhead) 2. Geddy Lee (Rush) 3. Glenn Danzig (Danzig) 4. Scott Weiland (Stone Temple Pilots) 5. Steve Perry (Journey) 6. Dee Snider (Twisted Sister)

[@heflox5280]

Scott easily in top 10

[@NoName-cn3cp]

Lol worst list ever

[@selfan2005]

Layne Staley should have got an honorable mention too.

[@PRO_THECTOR12]

?.Ian Kevin Curtis (Joy Division)

[@tfe1788]

Eric Burdon (The Animals) John Fogerty (CCR) Geddy Lee (Rush) Steve Perry (Journey) These are most appalling by far

[@Mr.PeabodyTheSkeptic]

Steve Perry, Journey

[@20acresofawesomeness93]

MICHAEL HUTCHENCE!!!! One of the best who always gets skipped, ugh!!!

[@JAMESGANG-f5u]

He kill to heseff so 🤷🏼

[@Grumpum]

@@JAMESGANG-f5u So did Kurt Cobain and so did Chester from Linkin Park.

[@nixeleth]

@@Grumpum And Cornell.

[@laurawatters914]

I LOVE EDDIE VEDDER AND KURT COBAIN AND CHRIS CORNELL BUT NO LAYNE STALEY FROM ALICE IN CHAINS? ANYWAYS, ENJOYED THE LIST. 😊💓🤘✌️RIP FOR THE SEATTLE FRONTMEN 😢

[@evil_laughter.]

eddie is still here :) “ohh i, oh im still alive”

[@StayleyStarrAIC]

Layne is the greatest!!!!

[@laurawatters914]

@@StayleyStarrAIC I LOVE LAYNE STALEY 💓 LOVE ALICE IN CHAINS AND MAD SEASON!! 😊💓🤘✌️

[@internetapocalypse4885]

Would have thought that a showman frontman like Michael Hutchence would have at least beat 50% of this list

[@Your.Uncle.AngMoh]

At the beginning of their career, it always struck me that Hutchence was channelling Mick Jagger but it evolved into something that was just him.

[@rasawyer]

Bono has always said that Hutchence was the best he ever saw.

[@JAMESGANG-f5u]

He UN-ALIFE to heseff while he toying with his loinals before he becomed very faymis so.... 🤷🏻‍♂️ 🤷🏼 He make the BAD CHOY

[@MushroomVortex]

Yess for sure. He was fucking incredible

[@coasterexplosion4428]

Nobody talks about INXS anymore and it sucks

[@kertenteria277]

Who should've been on the list: Steve Perry - Journey Robert Smith - The Cure Eric Martin - Mr. Big Sting - The Police Liam Gallagher - Oasis Billie Joe Armstrong - Green Day Brandon Flowers - The Killers Tom DeLonge - Blink 182 Zack Dela Rocha - Rage Against the Machine Corey Taylor - Slipknot Jack White - The White Stripes Tyler Joseph - twentyonepilots

[@shostoppa05]

Maynard

[@aarongleim4336]

LAYNE STALEY top 10 all day long !

[@andrericardo6702]

This list cant be serious with TomDeLonge and Tyler Joseph.

[@ryukan250]

A few good names on your list but Tyler Joseph, Billie Joe Armstrong, Brandon Flowers, Sting, Jack White, Tom Delonge and Liam Gallagher can piss right off. Replace them with Layne Staley, Devin Townsend, Maynard James Keenan, Mike Patton, Gregg Allman, Brad Delp, Mikael Akerfeldt, Tom Englund, Phil Anselmo, Kristoffer Rygg, Daniel Gildenlow, Dallas Green, Ihsahn

[@Nitiphol]

Sebastian Bach - Skidrow

[@decemberjoy86]

Alice Cooper, Layne Staley, Scott Weiland…there were a lot of worthy male singers left off this list. We all knew that Freddie would be number one because of course, who else? That being said, I was extremely excited to see Chester Bennington make this list. He had another band that he fronted called Dead By Sunrise. Quite a different vibe than LP and a lot lesser known, but still amazing!! He even took over STP for a couple years after Weiland left. One of my biggest regrets is that I never got to see him sing live. I still cry over his loss now, and my very first tattoo is in his honor. His voice literally saved my life. Definitely gone way too soon

[@andrewft31]

You have to put Freddie Mercury, Mick Jagger, Roger Daltrey and Robert Plant, everyone else is interchangeable to be honest, when I think of front men these four are the first ones that pop into my head

[@VampiraVonGhoulscout]

Alice is technically a solo act though

[@russellguy1982]

How do they leave Alice Cooper!

[@stefan.marsenicc]

Bon Jovi and AC/DC were my fathers favorite bands and im forever thankful to him for introducing me to them as Bon Jovi is my favorite band aswell, love Jon and will do till the day i die

[@chaanisco2831]

Jon has been the most sexiest rock icon for me too

[@kymmkam73]

Bon Jovi forever!!

[@nalattam80]

They got #1 right with Freddie. There will never be another even though Marc Martel vocally is as close as you're going to get.

[@JAMESGANG-f5u]

Let me guess Mark Martel probly 🌈too? No one ever heard of the guy

[@andrewhearne753]

@@JAMESGANG-f5uwell aren’t you the epitome of homophobia…😂

[@nalattam80]

@@JAMESGANG-f5u Yeah he's a Christian and has a Christian band married with kids, and as far as no ones ever heard of him you're on KZbin, use it. Google is your friend, use it.

[@sarizonana]

Freddie was someone super special. He had the voice, charisma and great stage presence. I think the only one who could compare with him though completely different timber Steven Tyler. Like Freddie Tyler had the stage moves, charisma, stage presence and effortless live technique or voice but different timber because Tyler’s voice is not that melodic or sweet.

[@Theprophet3928]

​@@JAMESGANG-f5uHe went viral for his covers

[@brianlesley4099]

Layne Staley and Brian Johnson are missing. These are just a few who should be on this list

[@pratikshinde1664]

Was literally waiting & wondering for the whole half hour+ to hear Freddie's name..... All my absolute favs were there in the list.....but Freddie is the epitome of Rockstar frontman!

[@JAMESGANG-f5u]

Freedie es making me 😴 💤💤💤

[@georgeharris6851]

Paul Rodgers is a top 5 frontman, Free, Bad Company, Queen, etc.

[@jeffrobertson527]

Assolutely

[@wetmix]

Freddie is the best!!!

[@jeffm9770]

I saw Soundgarden when they were just getting big. Cornell was amazing.

[@mirapiccolo6601]

Freddie Mercury forever and ever....best voice and frontman...

[@The_Dudester]

I don't contest the top 15 on this list, but where is: 1) Steve Perry of Journey. In the 80's girls swooned over him and his songwriting made Journey unforgettable. 2) Kevin Cronin of Reo Speedwagon. He wrote and performed songs that had girls crying over him. 3) Mickey Thomas of Starship. In the mid 80's this band was on top of the world with Mickey leading the way. 4) Geddy Lee of RUSH. Lead vocalist, keyboards, bass guitarist. A towering mountain of talent.

[@koriw1701]

Oh absolutely! They seriously missed those. Especially Geddy Lee. The man was a legend

[@Grumpum]

Grace Slick was more singer than Thomas. Starship was only one iteration of Jefferson Airplane.

[@The_Dudester]

@@Grumpum As someone that lived through the times and having seen both Jefferson Starship and Starship in concert several times, Grace was kind of "phased out" because of the strength of Mickey's vocals.

[@2sick2care32]

This list seems to be pretty international & most of the bands you've mentioned are not very well known outside of The US. Maybe that's the reason?

[@The_Dudester]

@@2sick2care32 I do know that both RUSH and Journey had HUGE concerts in Europe, Asia and South America. As for Reo Starship, I don't know.

[@jeremyauman]

Michael Hutchence should be in the top 30

[@m.b.1201]

Because my favourite Rock group are Queen, I have to say, Freddie Mercury. My number 1 🤘

[@chrisfromwiisports7510]

This list is valid! Freddie is #1! As he should be!!!!

[@wowbobwow37]

Glaring omissions: Michael Stipe Josh Homme Geddy Lee Lou Reed

[@arthurdent6828]

Garcia over Homme. This list and the people who made it are pretty wrong.

[@shiithatwascyanide]

JOSHUA ❤️🥰 definitely goes on my list too

[@jaylene.turner6524]

Freddie Mercury reigns supreme!

[@TommyBo42]

You know the man is an immortal legend when you know who number 1 is from just reading the title of the video. Absolutely THE GOAT!

[@scotth2313]

Tell me that you (mistakenly) decided to classify Bruce Springsteen as a solo artist. The E Street Band says ‘Hi.”

[@Jackferrett6781]

Freddie Mercury is the GOAT

[@MikeMcD-sm2ds]

Yeah GOAT- GAYEST OF ALL TIME 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@DMBFAN90]

Great! But not the best.

[@Jackferrett6781]

@@DMBFAN90 says you

[@DMBFAN90]

@@Jackferrett6781 obviously. It's my opinion. We are allowed to have different opinions

[@DMBFAN90]

@@Jackferrett6781 and I'm not knocking Freddie he is definitely in the conversation for number one

[@PrinceVanF]

That's "We are the Champions" at the end, not "We Will Rock You"

[@jazziered142]

I don't know how much common knowledge this is but back in the '70s We Will Rock You and We are the Champions were played back to back like one song on the radio.. It was awesome.

[@NickCC23]

John Fogerty, the singer, songwriter and lead guitarist of Creedence Clearwater Revival?

[@eileengavinlarsen4509]

Yesssssss!!

[@marilinpuig8562]

Yes, he is awesome.

[@missydehart6920]

Ready Freddie!!!

[@VJAllison1974]

Please do a part two! So many amazing frontmen were not mentioned in this list! Thanks. :) Roger Daltrey, Dave Grohl, Robert Plant, Steven Tyler, and James Hetfield are amazing, and no one beats Freddie Mercury, but you forgot several including: Joe Elliot (Def Leppard) David Draiman (Disturbed) Billie Joe Armstrong (Green Day) Steve Perry (Journey) Dave Mustaine (Megadeth) Jani Lane (Warrant)

[@kenyasucks1497]

everyone but layne is DIRTY work

[@StayleyStarrAIC]

Layne Staley….Greatest vocalist ever in all of music history!!!!

[@robm3569]

Where's Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull? According to Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden it was Ian's stage presence which inspired him. Ian belongs in the Top 5 at least.

[@jamalvargas6146]

Sting The Police Aside From Making Some Catchy songs he was visual Inspiration for DC's John Constantine who Is also my favorite character

[@SavvyShakedown]

No Scott Weiland or Layne Staley is crazy

[@metalman1982]

I'm not a Faith No More fan but Mike Patton is an eye magnet on stage. I watched them on a festival and spent the whole concert looking at him...

[@StayleyStarrAIC]

Where the F is Layne Staley on any of your rock countdowns?!?! Alice In Chains & Layne are the most underrated people in all of music!!! Props for putting Chris Cornell on here,but leaving the greatest voice in rock off the list is crazy!!!

[@RagdoIl]

Agreed!!

[@Fanged.Fiend.Reactor]

Yeah it’s not often we see Eddie, Chris & Kurt on the same list but when we do, you bet your ass they leave Layne out of it. Shits #Criminal

[@cynthiahutchinson459]

AGREE

[@vintagesonofab]

​​@@Fanged.Fiend.Reactor crazy thing is that they are also not like a weird experimental grunge band, or something underground like mother love bone they are extremely appealimg sound-wise, i'm not necessairly a grunge lover but the first time i've heard AiC i was hooked.

[@StayleyStarrAIC]

@@vintagesonofab I always considered AIC heavy metal. I guess because they came from Seattle in the early 90’s ,they got titled grunge. I totally agree with them being treated like some underground band like TAD,MotherLoveBone or Mudhoney. Alice In Chains sold out stadiums. Toured with VanHalen & was opening for Metallica until Layne’s addition got in the way. Then Hetfield and those bums made fun of him!!! I loved Metallica up till then. As much as James was in & out of rehab to make fun of Layne was the most hypocritical crap I’ve ever seen!!! For them not to be in the HOF is crazy!!!

[@krky-7423]

Id put Axl ahead of Steven Tyler and definitely ahead Ozzy, personally my top 5 would be: 1. Freddie 2. Robert Plant 3. Axl Rose 4. Mick Jagger 5. Jim Morrison

[@999SOLOHELIX]

34:51 I love how they put "We will rock you" even though it was obviously "we are the champions"

[@DebiG1057]

It has to be Freddie!

[@chaanisco2831]

Thank you for that wonderful intro for jon

[@williamsummerson1204]

Robert Plant will always be my favorite, I would have had Maynard James Keenen from Tool on this list. Great job watchmojo and Rebecca. 🤘

[@johnbowers2394]

Yes, all three bands with Maynard James Keenan.

[@cuddyfox6973]

No Dee Snider from Twisted Sister? His band have some great hits that still play today. Some people do not know Snider, but they know the songs.

[@Smelly_Indian]

Are you for real??? 🤣🤣

[@arthurdent6828]

Lmao

[@biasdouglas]

I would say Scott Weiland from Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver would be a great honorable mention. The way he moved on stage was mesmerizing. As well as Layne Staley from Alice In Chains and Steve Perry from Journey. All of them were fantastic.

[@christophervillalba4139]

Billy Joe Armstrong and Paul McCartney are big omissions. Also, Jon Bon Jovi should be top 15.

[@CalebthegiganticMariofan]

Paul McCartney isn’t a frontman

[@jimgoodpaster4852]

When he had Wings, he was. ​@CalebthegiganticMariofan

[@TiberiusGracchusII]

Billy Joe Armstrong ? 🤣🤣🫵🫵🫵🫵😂😂🙄

[@adamkostowicz7289]

There will never be a perfect list….each one of these artists had a one of a kind talent and had the balls to try…think how many people that have world class talent that take the “safe route” in life or just plainly try and don’t get exposure

[@Grumpum]

To put RHCP in over Pink Floyd makes this list an abomination

[@batgurrl]

As a subscriber of Watchmojo since they had ‘almost one million subs’ I would be shocked if Freddie Mercury was NOT number one. Solid list but IMHO Mick Jagger should be Number TWO, still performing to this day. Stop Making Sense remains the greatest concert film of all time, inho

[@kingofentertainment7052]

Totally forgot Billie Joe Armstrong from Green Day!!

[@faithbrenner9333]

Steve Perry

[@CalebthegiganticMariofan]

Is untalented

[@bknsty14]

No more Journey psych outs

[@carllockamy6162]

What about David Gilmore of Pink Floyd!?

[@xXShadowRaveXx786]

CHESTER!

[@cynthiahutchinson459]

Layne, Chris, and Chester is that order

[@DinGrogu16]

All the way through i was saying if Freddie Mercury wasn't number 1 i was going to riot. YES, HE'S NUMBER ONE! ALWAYS! ❤

[@erwinschrodinger7116]

Can't argue with #1. Glad the talent of Bon Scott was in there too!

[@Marksman3434]

Let’s be honest, we all watched this mostly to confirm that #1 was Freddie Mercury

[@crpykthyable]

Soo truee 😂🤘

[@eloisarosales7506]

Yep!!

[@KSTIDHAM]

I scrolled to the end to see who was in the Top 5, but was thinking "Freddie Mercury better be #1 or this list has zero credibility".

[@robertmartinovics9270]

As an impartial Beatles fan, let me say yes, he was truly singular and no one could really emulate him, but both Plant and Jagger had comparable stretches of ascendancy. Mercury had an edge as a vocalist and had a more versatile sensibility, while the other two had better stage presences with well established personas. I'd also venture to say that even though Mercury was a better overall vocalist with a greater range, Plant and Jagger rise to the occasion and have vocals that are better suited for the type of songs they wrote. Jagger is rock, Plant is hard rock, and going by Daltrey's assessment mentioned in Wikipedia, Mercury was a virtuoso. I'm just saying, Mercury doesn't walk away with a clean win.

[@FragItAll]

Nope, I came to see if Alice Cooper(pre solo) made the list.

[@mattblanchard3449]

Layne Staley

[@andreaewert7204]

Steve"The Voice "Perry is missing from this list!!!!

[@AStrellner]

I agree with the top two but disappointed Steve Perry from Journey and Joe Elliot from Def Leppard weren’t at least on the top 20 list.

[@rocknrollclown]

YESSS JOE I LOVE HIM SO MUCH HE'S MY FAV

[@wendyhamm9722]

What about Layne Staley? Michael Hutchence? Scott Weiland?

[@ItsyaboiDillon]

I definitely would’ve put Corey Taylor, Mike Muir, Zack De La Rocha, Dave Mustaine and Joey Belladonna on this list as they are incredible!

[@b.s.w8295]

Chester is the absolute goat he could sing heavy or soft and put everything into every performance

[@ryukan250]

Try Devin Townsend and Chris Cornell

[@Actuni]

for me number 1

[@geordiejohnston9815]

Definitely Bon Scott. Mesmerising and fun.

[@kuntumlaleanqueezer]

Freddie 😍

[@samanthahunter1759]

Rob Halford still kicks ass to this day. I saw priest back in April and his voice still packs the same punch. Dudes a real rock legend

[@nicholeponiewaz5591]

Eddie (Pearl Jam), Chester (Linkin Park), Chris (Audioslave/SoundGarden), Anthony (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Dave (Foo Fighters), Gerard (My Chemical Romance), Robert (Led Zeppelin), Ozzy (Black Sabbath), Mick (The Rolling Stones), Steve (Journey), Steven (Aerosmith), Sting (The Police), Klaus (Scorpions), and the Queen himself, Freddie

[@cheewinilife2631]

Finally, Scorpions and Klaus

[@Évrard_Elisea]

I can't believe Meine - after 50 years being breahtaking - isn't on the list. That's blaspheme.

[@IheartKISS]

first off, thanks for adding paul stanley to this list and secondly, miljenko matijevic of steelheart, michael sweet of stryper, the recently departed cj snare of firehouse and many other hair/glam/pop metal vocalists all need to be added to this conversation.

[@eloisarosales7506]

No doubt it will always be Freddie Mercury ❤

[@Mad9977]

talking of front men and not mentioning Alice Cooper and Blackie Lawless (W.A.S.P) seems rather crazy to me, as they have been pioneers of the theatrical Rock scene.

[@rip8564]

Bono and Eddie Vedder right in a row. I’ve seen both multiple times and neither disappoint. Bono can command a stadium and connects personally. Eddie’s vocals are so unique and undeniable. ❤️ them both.

[@Shawn_Dark_Heart]

Chester 😞🙏🕯️

[@deniseparker6346]

You definitely got the first two right!

[@evanneal4936]

Chris Cornell deserves top 3 though just by the sheer fact that he's the most talented singer and overall musician on the list. MOJO on this video didn't give him enough credit... imagine just one guy who can hit the high notes of Axl rose/Robert plant, rob halford, etc. But also the same low notes as Eddie Vedder, and can play guitar as good as slash or Toni iomi or better than Paul stanley or others, he plays piano as good as Freddie mercury, plays drums as well, and does all the stage antics the video credits eddie vedder with having done (he learned it directly from Chris).

[@drewfuss2006]

Frontman vs Vocalist distinction

[@sashaelton2696]

Agree. Also not enough on Chester imo. R.I.P to both

[@cdoggydogg]

😂😂😂😂

[@Axmød3us]

tysm for mentioning Paul Stanley, a lot of people like to hate him because he cant sing in the most recent years. just look up Kiss animalize tour and you'll realize he used to be one of the best rock, hard rock, glam metal vocalists of the 70s and 80s. decades and decades of singing like that obviously will wear his voice down.

[@ozymandias1935]

Steve Perry "The Voice"

[@IchigoKurosakitheSalvation]

All the best and greatest frontmen that made rock epic. Love them all and rest in peace those great ones who passed. Still missed to this day

[@magiclantern66]

Good list. There are some that I would have placed higher. Also I would have given at least an honourable mention to Lux Interior from the Cramps.

[@chuckrape64]

Mike Patton Faith No More, Mr Bungle, Tomahawk...

[@chynne33]

THANK YOU! Mike is such an amazing talent! And his vocal range, oh my god!

[@arthurdent6828]

If people knew what they were talking about he'd be #1.

[@terricunningham6810]

yes # 3...Mick Jagger I will always be a stones girl....

[@JBentham1523]

34:50 sing "we are the champions" text : "we will rock you" 👀

[@wetmix]

what about John Lennon and Paul McCartney from the Beatles???

[@cruisematt8585]

A million percent agree with Freddie being #1. I mean he had to be. He’s the greatest and there’s just nobody that could compare. I’m also happy to see Steven, Iggy, Mick, Gerard, Bon, Ozzy and Chester on here. I’d also like to add Tom Petty, John Lennon and Paul McCartney, Steve Perry, Luke Spiller, Billie Joe Armstrong, Scott Weiland, Eric Martin, Brian Johnson, Bruce Springsteen, Alice Cooper, Dee Snider and Brett Michaels to name a few

[@wickedtribeART]

30 and no Liam Gallagher?

[@CalebthegiganticMariofan]

Bc he’s untalented

[@wickedtribeART]

@@CalebthegiganticMariofan like him or not, for a few years Oasis we’re the biggest band on the planet. And yes Liam is a complete knob, but he was an amazing frontman.

[@amancalledsun92]

​@@CalebthegiganticMariofanbut still, he deserves to be in that list

[@glassonion5474]

​@@wickedtribeARTNo. He just stands there and howls. Not even comparable to Bon Scott, Michael Hutchence or Dio.

[@GabrieleMeurer]

I totally agree. You might have mentioned Joe Cocker.

[@stephaniekizziar5189]

You forgot David draiman disturbed.

[@NoName-cn3cp]

Lol

[@arthurdent6828]

I lol louder

[@CMFT_69]

I mean if Kurt’s on this list then so should he

[@teresasachs3979]

You nailed it!!!

[@bryanbassdrums]

How is John Lennon not on this list or Brian Johnson.

[@decemberjoy86]

I thought the same thing, until I realized that John is probably not here because they counted him as co-lead vocalist, along with Paul McCartney. And vice versa.

[@bryanbassdrums]

@@decemberjoy86 I mean the other half of kiss made this list but not gene simmons. So kind of same boat there.

[@selfan2005]

Where's Sammy Hagar?!

[@onionbubs386]

John Lennon couldn't sing

[@Amber_xo_133]

5. Bono (U2) 4. Thom Yorke (Radiohead and The Smile) 3. Chester Bennington (Linkin Park) 2. Chris Cornell (Soundgarden and Audioslave) 1. Robert Plant (Zeppelin)

[@itsbayrotho7186]

No Serj Tankian from System of a Down dang, I don’t know how entertaining he was for the crowds but the vocals tho

[@brandiel_01]

awesome

[@winkiedinkie1452]

So wheres layne staley?

[@StayleyStarrAIC]

THANK YOU!!!!

[@arthurdent6828]

Forgotten like all the other truly brilliant male singers from bands.

[@huntermyers3551]

I think all of the front men in rock are my favorite as in all time personal favorite