My Top 20 Greatest Male Rock Vocalists of all Time

[damop2007]

mj isn't rock..

[JediMindTricks183]

Kurt Cobain !

[the0901nate]

Yo where is Myles kennedy and Mark slaughter, those two singers espicailly myles kennedy man is vocal range is awsome, love the vid though

[RuiSilvaoWiizz]

Where is Bruce Springsteen and Bon Jovi ?

[zoniekat]

pretty good. add billy corgin (smashing pumpkins), axl rose (g n r), thom yorke (radiohead)... all very distinctive voices. can't miss theirs.

[CompleteRockOut]

This goes to show that music is a subjective experience, not everyone likes the same thing. Personally, I don't see how you could put Steven Tyler outside of the top ten.

[babybluecebu]

BONO BONO BONO BONO BONO BONO BONO BONO BONO...Bono

[floopsie666]

@babybluecebu U2 aint rock man

[babybluecebu]

@floopsie666 What are you talking about? I think you need to give the Joshua Tree another listen...Or just ask anyone...

[sware098]

Morrisey

[cydbel]

I think Brett smith should be in there ... Just sayin:) But Freddie is right on the money

[slyone37]

Freddie should definately be number 1. I love Steve Perry but he should stay at number 2.

[TheMissi68]

1 and 2 should be flipped. In the live setting Freddie seldom took on his studio money shots.

[17foofan]

kurt cobain??????

[Recovery101Rule62]

I agree with 1 and 2...I love Steve Perry....but I HAVE to give the nod for all time best to Freddie...

[29cocaine]

james htfield 13 wtf are u deaf 

[auze222]

By god

I stopped watching after 19.

[Vidalthrashmachine]

@auze222 Because steven deserves a WAY BETTER PLACE!!!

[TrueIronMaidenFan]

My vidio isWAY better

[lostworldcomics]

not a bad list #1 & 2 are right on!

[asorx666]

Its not Dennis singing... its Tommy Shaw...

[Recovery101Rule62]

Ummmmm question....What the hell is Michael Jackson...the king of POP doing in a rock vocalist list?

[linkinahmed]

Kurt Cobain is truly one of the greatest vocalist. Don't believe than please don't listen to others opinion and try singing smells like teen spirit. You will realized how hard it is to sing the chorus which Cobain did at his every Live concert. RIP Kurt Cobain one of the true musical legend.

[17foofan]

@linkinahmed couldnt have said it better myself

[jono4jc]

i dont know if u have even heard of him but jeff buckley should be on this list at the top!! if you have then you clearly havent put much thought in this at all.. in fact this list looks like some of your personal favorite singers with a little common sense..ie the top three. but seriously go check out jeff buckleys music

[dana8423]

How could several of the singers go from top 10 of all time out of top ten...and then several others switch placement? 

[LedgendaryGL94]

LAYNES AT 16?! WWWHHHHATTT THHHHHEEEEEEEEEEEEEE FFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCKKKKKKK­K?!!

[Boelie91]

Where the hell is eddie vedder?

[lovelydead1]

I'm sorry but why is Micheal Jackson on this list? Hes pop

when we as rock fans say rock were not like o yeah and Micheal Jackson he should be with Dio and Metallica pauls kinda outta place as well.

[TheRema33]

Jackson?I think this is rock vocallists?And where is Axl?

[feargal75]

well....quite good choice ....but...do you know that LOU GRAMM is still considered as one of the best rock voices since 30 years on international level (and before some of your singers...)

[hairladyful]

Wheres Lou Graham?

[jboland7]

How about john lennon

[ViciousAlienKlown]

Where is Lou Gramm? Freddie Mercury, Brad Delp, Steve Perry, Geddy Lee, etc are the best

[ViciousAlienKlown]

James Hetfield is a vocalist? LOL How can Hetfield be above Brad Delp or anyone on this list.

[singring76]

The clip you used for Dennis DeYoung was actually Tommy Shaw.

[MMSMikey]

@singring76 i thought that was kenny powers from HBO's east bound & down

[PsychLion]

Horrible picture of Elvis lol

[spenjax1111]

Layne Staley will always be my favorite

[94simplicio]

LOL metallica here -.-

[tonyrockygina]

What you also have to take into consideration is how they sound live

[HappyTrigger180]

Finally, James Labre gets some recognition! not gonna lie though, the picture of Paul McCartney looks really homosexual

[thesituationA]

whereeeee is john frusiacnte from red hot chilli peppers

??

[HappyTrigger180]

@thesituationA holy shit!!!! i know!!!

[SALAMANDER998]

eddie vedder???????????????????!!!!!­

[coachtribal]

wer the hell is JON BON JOVI??

[drtaranto]

Nice list but I wish John Lennon was on there instead of Paul McCartney; and Jim Morrison perhaps.

[myoozition]

michael jackson isnt rock. bad company doesnt sing the joker. and you sir, are a retard

[drtaranto]

@myoozition If you're gonna be mean, at least use good grammar!

[1984jee]

I probably would give Perry 1 for more pure talent and perfect pitch, but glad to see someone post who really cares about ability. Good List!

[Rockstarfrom1989]

20. Chris Cornell - 19. Joe Elliot- 18. Robert Plant - 17.Alice Cooper - 16. Billie Joe Armstrong- 15. David Lee Roth - 14. Paul Mccartney - 13. Jon Bon Jovi - 12. Steve Perry - 11. Ozzy Osbourne - 10. Eddie Vedder - 9. Steven Tyler - 8. Paul Stanley - 7. Brandon Boyd - 6. Vince Neil - 5. Kurt Cobain - 4. James Hetfield - 3. Axl Rose - 2. Bruce Dickinson - 1. Freddie Mercury

[JBeetzy]

the list is missing roy orbison, cory taylor and axel rose....but other than that top 2 are perfect..

[bevsboot]

Good choices cant fault your taste

[Heyjudeiliketurtles]

john lennons not on it or janis joplin thumbs down

[garyperkins07]

the top 2 best vocalists of all time in the top 2

[arrival35]

James Hetfield??? HAHAHAHAHAHA!! That's pretty funny!!

[munchen223]

i am so sick of freddy mercury being no. 1

[bokhylleJD]

@munchen223 But he IS number one...

[TheRema33]

No Axl Rose? No Ozzy Osborne?

[Ep1cCh4nn3l]

where. is MATT SHADOWS?

[motorocker333]

where is bon scott

[motorocker333]

where is brian johnson

[p3druptt]

bad list, and btw. James Hetfield. Not Hetfeild

[benjaminbjoerseth]

@p3druptt I ROFLed hard when I saw Hetfield on there.

[p3druptt]

@benjaminbjoerseth Why ? .o

[Henkie010Penkie]

finally chris cornell in a list

[Frobe1357]

Roger Daltrey below Micheal Jackson?

[benjaminbjoerseth]

@Frobe1357 That is surely one of the dumber statements/questions of this century, no?

[Litenz]

You are obviously not qualified to make this kind of list. The only thing I can give you credit for is Mr Fred on 1st place. But that could also have been Mr Ronny James Dio. You suck.

[SGTItachi47]

I absolutely agree with number one, although maybe a different song choice. Show Must Go On would be a good place to start.

[Grganator]

dude u know brad delp is dead too right?

[wechnivag]

What about Eric Adams Manowar?

[195jordan]

This list is shit apart from the number 1 spot. What about axl rose or kurt cobain?

[thewordwatcher]

If you will hear Steelhart - "I Will Never Let You Go" , you will find hard to listen to all that 20. This guy, Mili is ABSOLUTELY the best singer on this planet! I'm not kidding and I'm not a joking. He will eat's them all, great Freddie included. No one can sing like that guy. Google for Steelheart!!! Unbelievable!!!

[MyDreamside]

wtf paul mccartney is 15?

[roflocopter101]

james hetfield better than layne staley??? psh...yeah right

[hoochiemamma2]

FREDDY MERCURY 100% great choice

[mateaso]

HEY DUDE WHAT ABOUT EDDIE VEDDER HE MUST BE AT LEAST ON TOP 5,,

[mateaso]

HEY DUDE WHAT ABOUT EDDIE VEDDER,, HE MUST BE ON THE TOP 5 AT LEAST!!!!

[soldatojoker85]

dickinson should be, if not last, behind james labrie. same for mj, hetfield and mercury. talkin' 'bout vocal skills, uh, fanboys!

[benjaminbjoerseth]

@soldatojoker85 Deaf people should stay away from this discussion.

[soldatojoker85]

@benjaminbjoerseth AHAHAHAHAH if you wanted to make me laugh, then you won. so... how is dickinson/mj/hetfield/mercury better than labrie? technical answers, please. not "hey mj is so fuckin better than lafag, he had millionz of people going to his concerts, asshole! labrie can't moonwalk, anyway!"

[elangiscool]

WHERE IS OZZY!!!

[soldatojoker85]

@elangiscool AHAHAHAHAH ozzy sucks. fact! he cracked on c sharp 4 live! :D

[juggernaut5464]

i would take out mj and put in david from disturbed

[elangiscool]

this list fucking sucks

[ClaptonXisXGod]

you know that if you dont see Freddie Murcury buy #2 then hes #1.... happy 65th man<3

[WaRiOr023]

No.1 is a good choice. :)) I just don't understand why is Ian Gillan on 5? By my opinion he should be No.3 or 2 :P

[ckbarton1]

omg i know someone didnt say axle rose ! what a joke that guy sounded horrible live

[elangiscool]

@ckbarton1 thats cuz he was always drunk on stage haha

[ckbarton1]

is it me or does brad delp look like mick foley in that pic?

[GunnerBia]

Axl Rose ???

[TheClassica87]

Freddie will always be one of a kind. Hugely talented person, and that voice was God given.

[indiekid79]

12 is bullshit. he should be at 4.

[indiekid79]

12 is bullshit.

[XxBIOHAZARD25xX]

Where the hell is Sebastian Bach and Tom Petty?? AXLE ROSE??!? Brian Johnson and Bon Scott? Bon Jovi? Eddie Vedder? Geddy Lee??and Paul Di'anno??

[Lcharliesangel]

STEVE PERRY NUMBER ONE

[TheGuitarguy23]

Hey!!! Dio deserves a RIP now too!

[385Productions]

styx also has tommy shjaw singin

[alexgerber102]

halford and dickinson NEED to be higher up, but Freddie Mercury does take the cake.

[MrKoolguy15]

WHERE THE FUCK IS AXEL ROSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[zencuo]

jim morrison wans't so amazing...he was a genius...but there are lots of others singer more techinichally preparated...

[anciLovesJim]

OMG.feel like I made this list...:D

Jim Morrison and Freddie <33

[darknam]

The name for the song for #10 Ronnie James?

[AllofMetal]

@darknam Holy Diver

[AllofMetal]

Respond to this video... Holy diver

[ctwm2004]

well done. I would change the order a bit and leave out about between 5-8 of them, but overall you hit some of my favorites.

[walmartisfun]

Come on. Ian Gillian butchers live. Jim Morrison is overrated although I like the Doors. Rob Halford, Chris Cornell, Bruce Dickinson, and Dio should all be higher. Geddy Lee should at least be on the list if James Labre makes it. Geddy may not have the most beautiful voice but he can sing higher than 99% of people. This list could be better. Include Eddie Vedder as well.

[kingbuggie]

My favorite Queen song. lol.

[juiceladon]

lanye staley , chris cornell , eddie vedder , maynard keenen , gavin rosdale and perry farell all should be on this list ... period ...

[AlfieEngland100]

@juiceladon you like grunge then

[juiceladon]

micheal jackson should never i repeat never be listed as rock .. for f@@k sake they called him the king of pop ...

[Imayhaveagun]

Layne Stayley<3

[zacd44]

WHERE THE FUCK IS MAYNARD JAMES KEENEN OF TOOL!!! HE SHOULD BE SOMEWHERE IN THIS PREFERABLY NUMBER 1!! IF U DNT KNOW WHO TOOL IS THEN LOOK THEM UP OR ILL SHIT ON YER FACE!!!!....btw CadetGormanMSCC, he made the video before DIO died..ass.

[CadetGormanMSCC]

erm yeh Ronnie James Dio.... you didnt say R.I.P. for him :|

[ptakmichael13]

Also, Morrisson and Hetfield? come on...Their singing actually detracts from their awesome music,

[ptakmichael13]

1 and 2, yes, but chris cornell should be 3, and no elvis or mccartney...great songwriters, yes, singers, no. where's david lee roth? And I'm an AIC fan but Layne Staley shouldn't be anywhere near this list, much less ahead of Stephen Tyler.

[kelner97]

where is AXL ROSE?????



[rockingForever17]

Steven tyler only 20???? take this list down right now!

[Pepebeatle1967]

John Lennon? Chinga tu madre idiota

[MrChriscaw]

I totally agree with number one, i hate when people try to make there own list in the comment area and most of the time there horrible choices. what i also dont get when people confuse popularity with the question at hand, was michael jackson a great entertainer yes, good voice yes,top ten no way, not when it comes to greatest vocalists . john lennon was a genius, but had an ok voice. Put john lennon on the greatest song writers list.Axl rose had an average voice

[ladykira58]

great choice for number 1

[benjaminbjoerseth]

@ladykira58 Frankly, it's the only rational choice for the number 1 spot. MJ should be in number 3.

[cryszofthescots]

Glad to see LaBrie recognized for once. His range from ultimate perfection to downright earbleeding horribleness is quite a staple.

[codeman341109]

thanks for putting perry so far up. hes amazing. hes in the top five for all music genres. i think, but thats just my opinion

[thatguy1479]

its a great list but maynard should be on it

[randomrighthere561]

Bon Scott????

[fmc6338]

Robert plant from zep would be my second pick

[fmc6338]

I would have to agree on freddy mercury

[whenthemusicsover1]

Jim Morrison<3 good list man, but i do think elvis should be 3

[willtowne16]

where is chester bennington?

[asmarcaas]

Where the hell is AXL ROSE?

[Thefunofquality]

M.J. is pop.. and where is bon jovi

[Thefunofquality]

M.J. is pop

[TrueLife19921]

@Thefunofquality Jackson sang rock too (not very often true).

This song - Beat it - obviously a rock song, it has received a Grammy in the category of best rock vocal.

[tiebeslterror]

bruce dickinson on 11?!

rob halford on 7?!

and micheal jackson?! that is pop not rock....

this list sux imo

[whatshisface130]

good 1#

[skipper8257]

No Mikey Thomas from Starship, no David Pack from Ambrocia, no Michael Mcdonald, PLEASE.

[AssassinCreeDMAn]

where shit is Phil anselmo ?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[hdmcall]

good list except michael jackson really, swich him with james hetfield

[HanSerafia]

Number one is actually an easy choice, when speaking of Voice and not whether you like the music or not. Very few have the range, both in voice and the ability to use it to illustrate.

[magilla878]

You seem to lead towards metal granted it is good. Paul Rodgers should be in the top 5 along with Brad Delp.

[BT1ZER]

how does James Hetfeild beat Layne Stayley?!!?

[frederikvejby]

@renesebasgg 1!

[TheSepaugh]

@fabizanddeimy thats what i always thought but his songs billie jean and other songs are alway put on rock lists

[marpab66]

Where SHIT IS LENNON?

[singerman2008]

@marpab66 lennon cudnt sing thats why he aint there and also he wasn't a rock singer was he!

[13stev3n]

@marpab66 lennon cant sing for shit

[marpab66]

@13stev3n Lennon Is the best sing of all time you are fool

[roy44ish]

@13stev3n ur freakin retarded probably deaf how can u say lennon cant sing fuk urself

[13stev3n]

@roy44ish i liked this song by ben e king then lennon covered it and killed the song for me !! he cant fucken sing whos the fucken deaf one !! now stfu and i fuck enough pussy !! ur the one fucking ur self faggot

[frederikvejby]

Kurt Cobain?

[lawdog1301]

Made an error. The singer for Styx on Blue Collar Man is Tommy Shaw, not Dennis DeYoung.

[norcicoso]

David Bowie ,he's one of the best vocalists in rock .

[mercuryforeva]

Steven Tyler is way further up in my opinion, however, I completely agree with number 2 and number 1 :) correct spots for me.

[gokuluks]

RJD must be 1st!

[TrueIronMaidenFan]

thus list blows! Bruce Dickinson #11? Michael Jackson put ahead of him? give me a break!!!

[MikeLamb24]

Any list without M Shadows of AX7 cannot be taken seriously. He would beat out all of these chumps.

[MrFretraperify]

@MikeLamb24 umm, not really all the people on this list were way better than M. Shadows

[hubguy5]

Burton Cummings (Guess Who, Bachman-Cummings, Solo) anyone??

[cmonutube]

yeahhh freddie mercury!

[kslosarczyk]

Love you for saying Steven Tyler. However, you are SERIOUSLY delusional if you think Ozzy isn't on there. Also, I'm really bummed you didn't give Axl any props. What's up with that? Anyway, you have some good ideas, but you need to know when to ditch a bad idea.

[girard1973]

Not bad!

[RockandAssholes]

fuck you wheres axl rose seriously

[joy4402]

Where is OZZY?Why was their a rip sign by Robert Plant picture is he dead ?

[joy4402]

Where is OZZY?

[MakeupArtistNorway]

Elvis 6???

Sorry but he is overrated, if you really listen to him sing, it is not too impressive!

[dougiepoynter4ever]

where's axl and ozzy???

[Kalousisardinha]

YES!!!

Whats Your surprise .... ´cause i think that Klaus meine is number 1!

[Elle97Lawliet]

Good video ;)

[FreddieMercury1994]

I love this classification, expecially for Jim Morrison, Robert Plant and FREDDIE MERCURY