Drake Miriel
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There's no real limit, so post your favorite, your ten favorite, or everyone you can think of, it doesn't matter.
Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin, solo) -Few rock singers are more influential than Robert Plant. His voice matched Zeppelin's psychedlic, blues-oriented hard rock perfectly, with range and power. From almost dazed vocals to a somewhat higher tone, he never disappointed.
Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden, Samson, Solo) -Another influential vocalist, Bruce Dickinson was detrimental to the development of heavy metal. His belting, powerful screams inspired vocalists from many metal sub-genres, and his ability is unparralled by any other singer from the era.
ZP Theart (DragonForce) -With his immense range, power, and presence, ZP is a driving force behind power metal band DragonForce. His versatility and energy allow much more ambitious songs.
Axl Rose (L.A. Guns, Guns & Roses) -This guy's a definite prick, but back in the golden ages of hair metal, Axl was undisputed king. Put a microphone in his hands and it was a sight to behold (his voice at least). Sadly, he's seemingly turning toward more industrial synth-pop, so someone needs to stab him.
Jim Morrison (The Doors) -When drugs were big and psychedelic rock was all the rage, few people stood out more than Jim. A poet in his own right, his voice was almost hypnotic over the trancy instrumentals.
Geddy Lee (Rush) -Also one of the greatest bassists ever, Geddy knew how to sing. His high screams in Rush's harder works are awe-inspiring, while his clean, somber vocals in his more melodic work calms your nerves effortlessly.
Kai Hansen (Helloween, Gamma Ray) -Kai's influence is often overlooked. Dubbed "grandfather of European power metal", he set the standard for the high-pitched screams of the genre. None of his works dissappoint, and he's worshipped in most circles.
Hansi Kürsch (Blind Guardian, Demons & Wizards) -This man is a king in his own right. Hansi's work, ranging from the chest-beating power metal of Guardian's earlier work, to their more symphonicmaterial, to D&W's darker melodies, is the stuff of legends. His power is almost mythical, and his voice is breathtaking.
Freddy Mercury (Queen) -One of the most legendary classic rock singers ever to grace the earth, Freddy's four-octave voice is amazing. He blended operatic, falsetto vocals with, at times, a full-on hard rock attack. Pure legend.
Ronnie James Dio (Black Sabbath, Dio, Rainbow, Elf) -The final singer on my list, ol' Dio is an undeniable marvel. While a definite influence in the formation of power metal, his voice is generally deeper and more subdued, preferring the exageration (also deeper than normal) as an effect later in the song. He's very respectable with a keyboard, as well.
Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin, solo) -Few rock singers are more influential than Robert Plant. His voice matched Zeppelin's psychedlic, blues-oriented hard rock perfectly, with range and power. From almost dazed vocals to a somewhat higher tone, he never disappointed.
Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden, Samson, Solo) -Another influential vocalist, Bruce Dickinson was detrimental to the development of heavy metal. His belting, powerful screams inspired vocalists from many metal sub-genres, and his ability is unparralled by any other singer from the era.
ZP Theart (DragonForce) -With his immense range, power, and presence, ZP is a driving force behind power metal band DragonForce. His versatility and energy allow much more ambitious songs.
Axl Rose (L.A. Guns, Guns & Roses) -This guy's a definite prick, but back in the golden ages of hair metal, Axl was undisputed king. Put a microphone in his hands and it was a sight to behold (his voice at least). Sadly, he's seemingly turning toward more industrial synth-pop, so someone needs to stab him.
Jim Morrison (The Doors) -When drugs were big and psychedelic rock was all the rage, few people stood out more than Jim. A poet in his own right, his voice was almost hypnotic over the trancy instrumentals.
Geddy Lee (Rush) -Also one of the greatest bassists ever, Geddy knew how to sing. His high screams in Rush's harder works are awe-inspiring, while his clean, somber vocals in his more melodic work calms your nerves effortlessly.
Kai Hansen (Helloween, Gamma Ray) -Kai's influence is often overlooked. Dubbed "grandfather of European power metal", he set the standard for the high-pitched screams of the genre. None of his works dissappoint, and he's worshipped in most circles.
Hansi Kürsch (Blind Guardian, Demons & Wizards) -This man is a king in his own right. Hansi's work, ranging from the chest-beating power metal of Guardian's earlier work, to their more symphonicmaterial, to D&W's darker melodies, is the stuff of legends. His power is almost mythical, and his voice is breathtaking.
Freddy Mercury (Queen) -One of the most legendary classic rock singers ever to grace the earth, Freddy's four-octave voice is amazing. He blended operatic, falsetto vocals with, at times, a full-on hard rock attack. Pure legend.
Ronnie James Dio (Black Sabbath, Dio, Rainbow, Elf) -The final singer on my list, ol' Dio is an undeniable marvel. While a definite influence in the formation of power metal, his voice is generally deeper and more subdued, preferring the exageration (also deeper than normal) as an effect later in the song. He's very respectable with a keyboard, as well.