Bruno P. Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Not including let's say opera because it's a totally different genre.He's considered the best vocalist ever by several respectable musicians, music critics, artists and music fans around the world. He had no problems whatsoever with the low notes and when had to sing high he pulled the vocals effortlessly. Had a really powerful chest voice and a beautiful falsetto. Had an amazing breathing technique, wouldn't get caught out of breath. His vocal range is said to be around 4 octaves. Not only it's one of the biggest in rock but he could explore his range properly. He could use the whistle register, which is very rare. Not to mention that his timbre was really unique - soft and clean voice, not too manly, not girly. There's no need to mention his songwriting which heavily inspired Axl and other high calibre musicians. Even if he's not loved in America as he is in the UK, do you think that he's the best/greatest rock/pop vocalist of all time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damn_Smooth Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 I consider him to be one of the worst. He can take his bicycle and shove it up his ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno P. Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 (edited) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1kqqEZOdkwAmazing live performance... powerful yet so beautiful vocals throughout. He did this one in one take. He had to drink because he was going through so much pain that he could barely walk yet could perform flawlessly this very demanding song vocally. He recorded this one a few weeks before his death. Edited June 21, 2013 by Bruno Poeys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselDaisy Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Top 3, certainly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Len B'stard Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 (edited) Mick Jagger invented and exemplified the archetype and to my mind no ones done it better except Iggy Pop but i'd hardly call his work with The Stooges pop rock.Jagger, Elvis or Michael Jackson although Jacko dont count really because he really came into his own as a solo star and not exactly as a part of The Jackson Five.I think Jagger wins it, you can transplant Jagger as a frontman into today and it works, it makes sense even today, it still makes sense in a contemporary context, and Elvis wouldn't, as much as i love him. Edited June 21, 2013 by sugaraylen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselDaisy Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 As much as I love Jagger, the guy - to quote my mother - 'cannot shout coal.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthisriver Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 I consider him to be one of the worst. He can take his bicycle and shove it up his ass. I really can't enjoy too much Queen. Sometimes it's ok in small doses but his voice and a lot of the theatrics just grate on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luciusfunk Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apollo Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Definitely one of the best. Top 5 for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno P. Posted June 22, 2013 Author Share Posted June 22, 2013 But who do you guys consider to be better than him as a singer/vocalist? (Not frontman, because Axl, Plant and Jagger would be up there, indeed...)To make things easier, let's talk about rock (mainly classic) singers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerage5 Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Only a few can compare to Freddie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselDaisy Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 But who do you guys consider to be better than him as a singer/vocalist? (Not frontman, because Axl, Plant and Jagger would be up there, indeed...) To make things easier, let's talk about rock (mainly classic) singers. Presley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzygirl Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 I think Jagger wins it, you can transplant Jagger as a frontman into today and it works, it makes sense even today, it still makes sense in a contemporary context, and Elvis wouldn't, as much as i love him.Vocalist, not frontman. And Jagger's voice is far from being perfect. I would say he is definitely in the top 5. Probably the number one, yes. But who do you guys consider to be better than him as a singer/vocalist? (Not frontman, because Axl, Plant and Jagger would be up there, indeed...)To make things easier, let's talk about rock (mainly classic) singers.I personally love Bon Scott. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feconroses Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 He IS the greatest vocalist ever. No one can match him. Not even close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeppelin Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Yes. As far as rock vocalists are concerned, he is numero uno. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohlovelyrita Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 He had everything: voice, looks, the outfits, moves, the songs Points for being British Minus points for being bi-sexual as far as wanting to be on a deserted island with him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan H. Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 I like Axl more than Freddie. And I don't even particularly like Axl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacardimayne Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Pure vocalist? No. Frontman? Possibly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bran Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 he is definitely in my list just not number 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyDeeds Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 (edited) He had everything: voice, looks, the outfits, moves, the songsPoints for being BritishMinus points for being bi-sexual as far as wanting to be on a deserted island with himThe looks? Well, alright, I'll respect your opinion on horse teeth and his mustache. But he's not British. But he is the best vocalist of popular music. In rock, the only others that I can think of that are really superior are Steve Perry (though not my cup of tea), Geoff Tate, and Ann Wilson. Edited June 22, 2013 by DirtyDeeds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magisme Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosaj Thing Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 he is definitely in my list just not number 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohlovelyrita Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 (edited) He had everything: voice, looks, the outfits, moves, the songsPoints for being BritishMinus points for being bi-sexual as far as wanting to be on a deserted island with himThe looks? Well, alright, I'll respect your opinion on horse teeth and his mustache. But he's not British. Right! Not his origin but he was a Brit!! You may be right about the facial hair. I like it half the time. Edited June 22, 2013 by ohlovelyrita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalsh327 Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 I think of Queen as one collective unit, the whole thing together looked and sounded great, and you have to include their harmonies live, but I wouldn't say Freddie was the greatest singer of rock and pop. It also depends what you like in a vocalist and the songs they're doing, and Queen had some awful songs in the catalog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Len B'stard Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 In that case fuckin Elvis, all day, no comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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