Popular Post GNR 1991 Posted May 28, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 28, 2014 He just retweeted this from Spin. Apparently he wrote a response letter to them about making him number 1 on their greatest vocal ranges list recently. Here's his letter:Big thanks to all the fans and media for the props reacting to the Spin top vocalists article.From what I could tell, the original article was for the most part only talking about the professionally recorded vocal range of the singers they compared calling the entire group "The World's Greatest Singers." It's very flattering and humbling to be included in such an illustrious ensemble.If I had to say who I thought the best singers were, I'd say first that I don't know there's a definitive answer as in my opinion it's subjective, and second that my focus is primarily rock singers.That said, I enjoy Freddie Mercury, Elvis Presley, Paul McCartney, Dan McCafferty, Janice Joplin, Michael Jackson, Elton John, Roger Daltrey, Don Henley, Jeff Lynne, Johnny Cash, Frank Sinatra, Jimmy Scott, Etta James, Fiona Apple, Chrissie Hynde, Stevie Wonder, James Brown and a ton of others (predominantly 70's rock singers) and would rather hear ANY of them anytime rather than me!Peace!Axl 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercool Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 jeff buckley had the best voice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno P. Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 (edited) Great from Axl. He seems to be a pretty decent fella but gets too much shit from the media and fans. Fellow musicians and critics seem to respect him a lot more than we do. That being said, artistically he's probably done, but it doesnt matter because he seems to be in a good mood and looks less bloated.Nice to see he listed Freddie first. I kinda knew he'd list him first but why no Plant? Edited May 28, 2014 by Bruno P. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhazUp Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 That's cool he mentioned Fiona Apple, I have always loved her voice (the last album she released kicks ass too BTW) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axlsalinger Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Axl Speaks ... about not new music. Always good to hear from him, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEXzilla Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Fiona Apple? Michael Jackson? Really? Smh. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highvoltage Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Great from Axl. He seems to be a pretty decent fella but gets too much shit from the media and fans. Fellow musicians and critics seem to respect him a lot more than we do. That being said, artistically he's probably done, but it doesnt matter because he seems to be in a good mood and looks less bloated.Nice to see he listed Freddie first. I kinda knew he'd list him first but why no Plant?Surprised he didn't mention Plant in there too. Cool to see Freddie first, kind of expected it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosaj Thing Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Great from Axl. He seems to be a pretty decent fella but gets too much shit from the media and fans. Fellow musicians and critics seem to respect him a lot more than we do. That being said, artistically he's probably done, but it doesnt matter because he seems to be in a good mood and looks less bloated. On topic: Good to hear from Axl. Great list too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IncitingChaos Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Glad he mentioned Janice Joplin! I can see where she has influenced Axl with her raspier voice and how she and Axl seem to sing inbetween verses in a way that connects the song. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Comstock Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 For someone who gets his name misspelled often he probably should have checked Janis Joplin Cool that he responded tho 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosaj Thing Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Good catch Rick.I love Janis. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Diet Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 He just retweeted this from Spin. Apparently he wrote a response letter to them about making him number 1 on their greatest vocal ranges list recently. Here's his letter:Big thanks to all the fans and media for the props reacting to the Spin top vocalists article.From what I could tell, the original article was for the most part only talking about the professionally recorded vocal range of the singers they compared calling the entire group "The World's Greatest Singers." It's very flattering and humbling to be included in such an illustrious ensemble.If I had to say who I thought the best singers were, I'd say first that I don't know there's a definitive answer as in my opinion it's subjective, and second that my focus is primarily rock singers.That said, I enjoy Freddie Mercury, Elvis Presley, Paul McCartney, Dan McCafferty, Janice Joplin, Michael Jackson, Elton John, Roger Daltrey, Don Henley, Jeff Lynne, Johnny Cash, Frank Sinatra, Jimmy Scott, Etta James, Fiona Apple, Chrissie Hynde, Stevie Wonder, James Brown and a ton of others (predominantly 70's rock singers) and would rather hear ANY of them anytime rather than me!Peace!AxlIt's nice to see letters from Axl like thisAxl basically list a casual best of singers listIt's cool to see him appreciate things like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercool Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 there's a funny story in slash's book about the "axel" and "axl" thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Diet Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 (edited) Glad he mentioned Janice Joplin! I can see where she has influenced Axl with her raspier voice and how she and Axl seem to sing inbetween verses in a way that connects the song.I would kill for a duet with Janis and AxlUnfortunately no chance(maybe Evader can mix some tracks) Edited May 28, 2014 by Crash Diet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amir Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Jeff Lynne, yay! Shame him and Axl never collaborated on anything. Wonder what Axl thought of Etta James' cover of WTTJ?Was listening to this by Janis recently and thought of her influence on Axl: Was never sure if Axl dug MJ or not, good to hear him give him some recognition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicoRourke Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Nice list from Axl - I like his last sentence, funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacardimayne Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 No surprise to see Zeppelin fans insecure because he didn't mention Plant. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realpoti Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 No surprise to see Zeppelin fans insecure because he didn't mention Plant. Why the fuck would he put Michael Jackson and not Plant? I can see why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laparka Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 He probably does not Like Led Zep that much. I mean, he did not even include Gillan or some of his favourite bands like Rose Tatoo.His last sentence is indeed funny and can apply to a lot of singers I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvH Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Axl is alive?!Great list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highvoltage Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 No surprise to see Zeppelin fans insecure because he didn't mention Plant. Not really. He just seems to owe some of his own style to Plant. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThinkAboutYou Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 He just retweeted this from Spin. Apparently he wrote a response letter to them about making him number 1 on their greatest vocal ranges list recently. Here's his letter:Big thanks to all the fans and media for the props reacting to the Spin top vocalists article.From what I could tell, the original article was for the most part only talking about the professionally recorded vocal range of the singers they compared calling the entire group "The World's Greatest Singers." It's very flattering and humbling to be included in such an illustrious ensemble.If I had to say who I thought the best singers were, I'd say first that I don't know there's a definitive answer as in my opinion it's subjective, and second that my focus is primarily rock singers.That said, I enjoy Freddie Mercury, Elvis Presley, Paul McCartney, Dan McCafferty, Janice Joplin, Michael Jackson, Elton John, Roger Daltrey, Don Henley, Jeff Lynne, Johnny Cash, Frank Sinatra, Jimmy Scott, Etta James, Fiona Apple, Chrissie Hynde, Stevie Wonder, James Brown and a ton of others (predominantly 70's rock singers) and would rather hear ANY of them anytime rather than me!Peace!AxlCool tweet from Axl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 i quite like Mark Lanegan's voice. it just sounds cool. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulMonster Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 i quite like Mark Lanegan's voice. it just sounds cool.Fantastic voice. Rumbling roaring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towelie Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 No surprise to see Zeppelin fans insecure because he didn't mention Plant. Why the fuck would he put Michael Jackson and not Plant? I can see why.Because Michael Jackson was singing better at 9 years old than Robert Plant ever did. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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