Posted on 04/27/2020 10:01:03 AM PDT by PROCON
Singers tend to receive a bad reputation when it comes to rock and roll. Many people think that these guys just have a lucky break by making a living screaming into a microphone. On the other side, there have been many vocalists that have really shown the time and effort that goes into singing rock and roll.
A lot of people tend to forget that the voice is an instrument unto itself, and all of these singers utilize that instrument to its fullest potential. These songs not only showcase the intensity of the person's singing, but also the unique control of their range. Some of these tunes don't even feature one vocalist, but a vocal team working in conjunction with each other to create something truly spectacular.
Above all, these performances show these singers as fully functioning musicians, who put their heart and soul into their craft to make magic come out of their vocal cords. Sure, they might not be playing a guitar or tearing up the drums, but the sheer power coming from the back of their throat will make your hair stand up on end.
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Well, the performances are over. Only one I caught was with Jaco Pastorius and Metheny in the early 80's which was unbelievably good.
Northeast corner, Bridgeport. Some don’t consider it Bama, too “hilly”
“There were no great classical rock vocals before 1960?
How old is this author?”
Classic Rock is loosely defined as music from the mid-late 70’s to early 90’s. Given that anything before 1975 isn’t considered. Not that it wasn’t good music it just doesn’t fit the category.
With that said the author included a Beach Boys song and a Beatles song on his list. I guess they were his guilty pleasures.
“Hendrix, Tom Waits and Tom Petty, to an extent, fall into the same category.”
Did you forget Bob Seger?
Brad Delp, More than a Feeling?
over 200 posts and not one mention of linda rondstadt...
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/linda-ronstadt-songs/
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Anything with Steve Perry and Journey.
Really? I always though of him as a pretty good singer. Whiskey and cigars type voice.
Don't forget the late, great Lyle Mays. (I still can't believe he's gone)
Yep, he’s gone too. I must be getting old. Or my contemporary rockers are dying way too young.
AMEN!!! Burton Cummings could (and probably still can) out-sing anybody, anywhere from the late 60’s until today. Incredible voice and style!!
Bob doesn’t have great range but uses his voice very effectively.
Whiskey and cigars hits it dead center.
I had the pleasure of watching Burton Cummings in 77 at the St Clair college amphitheater in Windsor Ont. that sat approx. 3000 people,his voice was magic.
Paul Rodgers has still got it. Sounds as good as he did in BadCo’s heyday.
dittos!
I was looking for a mention of Brad Delp!
For those who don’t know his name....BOSTON lead singer, huge singing range, said to have been “the nicest guy in rock-n-roll” ...who sadly took his own life several years ago.
Brad Delp/Boston
“Hitch A Ride”
“More Than A Feeling”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHL-6cUtZj0
Southern Cross: Crosby, Stills and Nash
Not my favorite band, but they sure had great harmony.
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