100 Most Technically Skilled Rock Vocalists
Filed Under (random ) by Admin on Monday, August 17, 2009
Posted at : Monday, August 17, 2009
I have come across this forum where people who know a lot about music ranks the top rock vocalists ever and I am surprised to see that non-Adam Lambert fans are impressed with Adam's voice. Keep in mind that people in this forum are mostly NOT Adam fans. They are only rating his voice and I am shocked (of course in a good way) that he is ranked higher than Freddie Mercury. I hope Adam reads this LINK. These people are experts and may I add that they did a great job in compiling this list because I agree with it 100%.
Vocalists are rated on their Technical Skill based on their prime ability by the following criteria.
Tier 1: Breath support, register switching, register blending, pitch, vocal runs, consistency throughout registers, volume control, vibrato control, sustain, and diction.
Tier 2: Projection, Resonance, Range, and Versatility.
For criteria breakdowns, each criterion from either tier is worth equal points. Influence and impact have no bearing on a singer's placement.
100 Most Technically Skilled Rock Vocalists
Updated 8/1/09
1. Jackie Wilson
2. Adam Lambert
3. Freddie Mercury (Queen, Solo)
4. Geoff Tate (Queensryche)
5. Steve Perry (Journey, Solo)
6. Steve Balsamo
7. Tim Buckley
8. Jeff Buckley
9. John Farnham (Little River Band, Solo)
10. Chris Cornell (Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog, Solo, Audioslave)
11. Ann Wilson (Heart, Solo)
12. Roy Orbison
13. Sam Cooke
14. Aretha Franklin
15. Rob Halford (Judas Priest, Solo)
16. Roy Khan (Kamelot)
17. Glenn Hughes
18. Daniel Gildenlow (Pain of Salvation)
19. Mike Patton (Tomahawk, Mr. Bungle, Faith No More)
20. Myles Kennedy (Citizen Swing, Mayfield Four, Alter Bridge)
21. Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin, Solo)
22. Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden, Solo)
23. Ronnie James Dio (Rainbow, Black Sabbath, DIO)
24. Russell Allen (Symphony X)
25. Ian Gillan (Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Solo)
26. Terry Reid
27. Steve Marriott (Humble Pie, Small FaceS)
28. Stevie Wonder
29. Eric Adams (Manowar)
30. Ted Neeley
31. Jimmy Gnecco (Ours)
32. Axl Rose (Guns n' Roses)
33. Roger Daltrey (The Who, Solo)
34. Brad Delp (Boston)
35. Etta James
36. Matt Barlow (Iced Earth)
37. Milijenko Matijevic (Steelheart)
38. Sebastian Bach
39. Meat Loaf
40. James Labrie (Winter Rose, Dream Theater)
Vocalists are rated on their Technical Skill based on their prime ability by the following criteria.
Tier 1: Breath support, register switching, register blending, pitch, vocal runs, consistency throughout registers, volume control, vibrato control, sustain, and diction.
Tier 2: Projection, Resonance, Range, and Versatility.
For criteria breakdowns, each criterion from either tier is worth equal points. Influence and impact have no bearing on a singer's placement.
100 Most Technically Skilled Rock Vocalists
Updated 8/1/09
1. Jackie Wilson
2. Adam Lambert
3. Freddie Mercury (Queen, Solo)
4. Geoff Tate (Queensryche)
5. Steve Perry (Journey, Solo)
6. Steve Balsamo
7. Tim Buckley
8. Jeff Buckley
9. John Farnham (Little River Band, Solo)
10. Chris Cornell (Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog, Solo, Audioslave)
11. Ann Wilson (Heart, Solo)
12. Roy Orbison
13. Sam Cooke
14. Aretha Franklin
15. Rob Halford (Judas Priest, Solo)
16. Roy Khan (Kamelot)
17. Glenn Hughes
18. Daniel Gildenlow (Pain of Salvation)
19. Mike Patton (Tomahawk, Mr. Bungle, Faith No More)
20. Myles Kennedy (Citizen Swing, Mayfield Four, Alter Bridge)
21. Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin, Solo)
22. Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden, Solo)
23. Ronnie James Dio (Rainbow, Black Sabbath, DIO)
24. Russell Allen (Symphony X)
25. Ian Gillan (Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Solo)
26. Terry Reid
27. Steve Marriott (Humble Pie, Small FaceS)
28. Stevie Wonder
29. Eric Adams (Manowar)
30. Ted Neeley
31. Jimmy Gnecco (Ours)
32. Axl Rose (Guns n' Roses)
33. Roger Daltrey (The Who, Solo)
34. Brad Delp (Boston)
35. Etta James
36. Matt Barlow (Iced Earth)
37. Milijenko Matijevic (Steelheart)
38. Sebastian Bach
39. Meat Loaf
40. James Labrie (Winter Rose, Dream Theater)
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