Greatest lead singers: Official.

[plastic penguin]

Do you agree?

http://www.xfm.co.uk/news/2010/axl-rose-named-greatest-lead-singer-of-all-time

 

[Lee H]

Funnily enough, when I saw the thread title, Axl Rose was one of the names that popped in to my head. It's a very subjective area though.

 

[Frank Harvey]

Are they havin' a larf?

 

[Deleted member 2457]

Hey in the other thread of best rock vocalists, Axl as number one by quite a few of us was a good one then

 

[Big Chris]

NO NO NO NO NO NO NO!!!!!!

He has a voice like nails down a blackboard. He's not a very good frontman. He's as charismatic as a verucca. He has an ego his ability can't cash.

I wonder who these unenlightened morons are who vote on these things (no offence Gel).

 

[Lee H]

The thing with GnR was that the sum of the parts was the greater than the individuals within it. As lead singer of GnR Axl Rose was (IMO) awesome. Drop him in another band and it doesn't work. I guess it depends on your taste in music. You could make good arguments for Michael Hutchence, Freddie Mercury (of course), Robert Plant, Paul McCartney - heck, even Mick Hucknall!

 

[Deleted member 2457]

Big Chris:

NO NO NO NO NO NO NO!!!!!!

He has a voice like nails down a blackboard. He's not a very good frontman. He's as charismatic as a verucca. He has an ego his ability can't cash.

I wonder who these unenlightened morons are who vote on these things (no offence Gel).

none taken, i thought that was funny

I have heard the excellent and not so great in recent years ie this year with Axl - still love him though.

 

[Torres09]

Big Chris:
NO NO NO NO NO NO NO!!!!!!

He has a voice like nails down a blackboard. He's not a very good frontman. He's as charismatic as a verucca. He has an ego his ability can't cash.

I wonder who these unenlightened morons are who vote on these things (no offence Gel).

Couldn't agree more BC, He (They- G'nR) turned up 1.5 hours late in Dublin and even then he couldn't even sign a note- i don't condone violence but he got what he deserved.........

Anyway-I'd vote for Dave Gahan-Depeche Mode

 

[JamesOK]

Hmm, I guess it depends what the criteria are, and as someone mentioned, its all very subjective. I can see why people think Axl is a good front man, but he's also a total *** so Freddy should probably get the title. As for Thom Yorke, dont see that at all.

 

[grifz]

Freddie mercury all day . Even at freddys tribute concerts no one comes close to his vocals not even george micheal

 

[Diamond Joe]

Can't say I particularly agree with the poll, I don't mind Axl Rose and GnR, but greatest lead singer? I don't think so. Like Lee H said above: "I guess it depends on your taste in music".

For me there can be only one: Steve Hogarth from Marillion, he's got a superb voice. I don't expect anyone to agree with me (except Mr H), but that doesn't matter, we're all different.

 

[Drummerdave]

Big Chris:
NO NO NO NO NO NO NO!!!!!!

He has a voice like nails down a blackboard. He's not a very good frontman. He's as charismatic as a verucca. He has an ego his ability can't cash.

I wonder who these unenlightened morons are who vote on these things (no offence Gel).

Gaaaa!!!

I'm totally with you on this one Chris.

Can't stand GnR.

 

[Drummerdave]

Big Chris:
NO NO NO NO NO NO NO!!!!!!

He has a voice like nails down a blackboard. He's not a very good frontman. He's as charismatic as a verucca. He has an ego his ability can't cash.

I wonder who these unenlightened morons are who vote on these things (no offence Gel).

Gaaaa!!!

I'm totally with you on this one Chris.

Can't stand GnR.

 

[scene]

Much as I love GnR, I wouldn't put Axl at the top of my list. The late great Mr. Mercury, yes, I think he was one of the greatest singers ever, and the greatest lead for any band, the consummate showman, to the end.

 

[Deleted member 2457]

I think Axl does a much better we will rock you

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_zlRQNeiXE

 

[amarocknrollstar]

Think Axl deserves to be up there but tough to topple Freddy.
Great shout on Thom Yorke though!

 

[Anonymous]

Subjective yes.

So here goes

Me - George Michael - although his best work was on his own

Wife - Robbie Williams

 

[amarocknrollstar]

Lol

 

[Red Dragon]

amarocknrollstar:Lol

X2 lol

For me Robert Plant all the way...and he just gets better with age...Freddie just made my skin crawl tbh (sorry guys and I'm not being homophobic I just thought he was a bit creepy to watch but had a fabulous voice...)