Best Singer of All Time
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1) Michael Jackson
2) Ann Wilson - Heart
4) Vitas
5) Shirley Bassey
6) Sarah Brightman
7) Matthew Bellamy
8) Freddie Mercury - Queen
9) Declan Galbraith
11) Elvis Presley
12) Christina Aguilera
13) Celine Dion
14) Mariah Carey
15) Eminem/Slim Shady/Marshall Mathers
16) Whitney Houston
17) Regine Velasquez
18) David Phelps
19) Axl Rose - Guns 'N Roses
20) Paul McCartney
21) John Lennon
22) Frank Sinatra
23) Beyonce Knowles
24) Avril Lavigne
25) Kurt Cobain
26) Barbara Streisand
27) Bono
28) Bruce Dickinson - Iron Maiden
29) Robert Plant
30) Billie Joe Armstrong - Green Day
31) Mike Patton
32) Eddie Vedder
33) Klaus Meine
34) Aretha Franlkin
35) Britney Spears
36) Charice Pempengco
37) Steven Tyler - Aerosmith
38) Elton John
39) George Michael
40) James Hetfield
41) Maria Callas
42) Jon Bon Jovi
43) Andrea Bocelli
44) Madonna
45) Ian Gillan - Deep Purple
46) Shakira
47) Agnetha Faltskog
48) David Bowie
51) Jim Morrison
52) Bryan Adams
53) Ella Fitzgerald
54) Thom Yorke
55) Ray Charles
56) Janis Joplin
57) Laura Pausini
58) Tina Turner
59) Brad Delp
60) Shania Twain
61) Linda Ronstadt
62) M. Shadows
63) Allison Krauss
64) Maynard James Keenan
67) Bob Dylan
68) Daryl Hall
69) Meat Loaf
70) Lou Gramm
72) Damon Albarn
73) Sam Cooke
74) Josh Groban
76) Mario Lanza
78) David Coverdale
79) Darren Hayes
80) Eva Cassidy
81) Chad Kroeger
82) Marie Picasso
83) Gladys Knight
84) Kylie Minogue
85) Glenn Danzig
86) Stevie Wonder
87) Otis Redding
88) Joan Sutherland
89) Chris Norman
90) Chaka Khan
93) Michael Hutchence
94) Eric Clapton
95) Alanis Morissette
97) Angela Gossow
98) Townes Van Zandt
99) Sammy Hagar - Van Halen
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1) Michael Jackson
“Michael Jackson really did push the pop music to a new stage. He is so great that I think he should be remember as a talented entertainer and a man with a big caring heart”
“<3”“R.I.P”
2) Ann Wilson - Heart
“I remember hearing Heart when I turned 16 in 1975... I've loved them ever since... Ann is my favorite singer.
“This lady has amazing vocals. A true talent. Love her voice.
“Ann Wilson is amazing. You can't have a "Best Female Singer" list without her. Who the hell put Britney Spears on this list?
4) Vitas
“Vitas has a way of reaching depp down into my very core and speak to me. He is soothing and calming and I pray he will be here long after I am gone”“I’ve never known any singer that can have such high range of octaves. Vitas music is so addictive, I hear his songs and want to hear more, and more, and more!”“The pure soul and lovely personality vitas has cannot be seen from many other singers nowadays.”
5) Shirley Bassey
“Shirley Bassey is one of the greatest vocalists of all time! When it comes to possessing a rich voice, with extensive vocal range in belting voice, and having the ability to control precise timber/vibrato while hitting and holding High Register Notes, there is no one, past or present, who can compare to this lady. And, at 71 yo, she is still hitting and holding those big powerful notes, and thus vocal consistency over 55 years in the business is just one more reason why she is the best.
“Shirley Bassey's voice has withstood the test of time, and five decades after she started in show business her voice is still as powerful as ever! Vocal Projection - Vabrato - Tember - Range... this lady has it all!
“What a voice Shirley Bassey has! And, after all these years, she still is one of the best, ever!
6) Sarah Brightman
“her voice is like an angel.”“her voice is absolutely perfect. she truly is heaven sent.”
“she is perfect and that’s it”
7) Matthew Bellamy
“People who have heard this mans voice know why he is the best singer in the world
“People who have heard this mans voice know why he is the best singer in the world
8) Freddie Mercury - Queen
“This guy was awesome... no one ever will match his performances on stage...live aid 1985...queen stole the show... lover of life and singer of songs...RIP”
“The best vocalist to have ever lived. RIP Freddie.”“One word: Amazing!”
9) Declan Galbraith
“Declan is the best，he is an angel who has a voice from heaven！！love you so much”“He is an angel who has the natural grace of a born singer”“I think you are the BEST! Cmon!”
11) Elvis Presley
“Pardon for my english. Elvis could sing as a tenor or a honeymilk like Pat Boone. Why don`t you hear "Surrender"? The best!”
“He will always be the king no matter what.
”
“Elvis could sing anything. Interestingly enough, he once said Roy Orbison had a larger range than he did.”
12) Christina Aguilera
“kicks ass”
“she sounds just as the studio version live! also have an incredible vocal range and she’s only 28”
“I considered her the best singer of this generation.. far far better...”
13) Celine Dion
“Being a singer is to be good in singing which Celine Dion can do...
Bur still not all singers can do what she can do like being so HUMBLE...
Her Head on the sky but her feet is still on the GROUND!
and that’s what a SINGER/DIVA/LEGEND is all about!”“she is the greatest of all. though she can’t produce whistle notes, she still has the most beautiful voice”
“SHE IS THE BEST!”
14) Mariah Carey
“mariah is the best selling recording artist in history and she is the artist of the decade(90’s) and the artist of the millenium!”
“She is for me the best. All the awards and achievements she has received are because she truly deserves to be in the top list.
And she has evolved as music has throughout the years. And still sell records.”
“Mariah and Whitney have the best voices of all time but Mariah has been making hits one after another unlike Whitney and is still well-loved by most people.”
15) Eminem/Slim Shady/Marshall Mathers
16) Whitney Houston
“She definitely tops all the other voices on Earth!”“I think she sings so good she has a very powerful voice”
“the best vocal performance ever.. no screaming whatsoever... just pure, raw power of her vocal...”
17) Regine Velasquez
“believe me try to go on to youtube and view some of her performances.... you will be shocked i promise... asias songbird
“regine is the best singer in asia
“powerful voice... really powerful!
18) David Phelps
“though many have probly not heard of him because he is a gospel singer with the gaiter vocal band he truly has the best voice ever period his range is forever his dynamics how hard and soft he can hit a note are tops his vibrato is unbelievable he is good every oh yeah and he always has complete control over his voice he is the best live singer ever and in the studio just truly the best ever.”
“The Greatest Range and most powerful voice in the World today! A true legend!”
“The best!”
19) Axl Rose - Guns 'N Roses
“Most unique and wide-ranged voice ever!”
“I haven’t seen any other vocalist with big talent to sing as axl...”
“axl is genious!”
20) Paul McCartney
“As one of the Beatles, Paul McCartney is one of the greatest singers and he should be in the top 5 on this list, along with John Lennon.
“amazing singer, sings some of my favorite songs
“He is one of the top ten vocalist and musicians. Who voted Micheal Jackson #2?
21) John Lennon
“The Greatest voice of his time, any time, yet he will be sadly forgotten. Listen to songs like stand by me and jealous guy, working class hero is also a great song.
“Lennon is a true singer. And he is simply one of the best. RIP Lennon
“I love lennon as much as yoko ono did!
22) Frank Sinatra
“a legend!!!
“His timing was impecable and his voice just got better with age.
“A pure vocalist. Perfect phrasing, perfect timing, hits the notes right on the button.
23) Beyonce Knowles
“she needs to be in the top TEN! her range and effortless runs along with her stage performance is enough to put her up there.”
“she has the best female vocals EVER!”
“She has the best voice. She’s like the female Michael Jackson”
24) Avril Lavigne
“she’s awesome one of my favorite singers go avril”
“Avril is one of my idols and
I really want to be like her
someday! She rocks!”
“she’s the punk princess”
25) Kurt Cobain
“The only person who ever sang from pure emotion and problems he dealt with. The greatest musician ever! R.I.P. Kurt 67-94.”
“Kurt Cobain... Just listen to the man’s music. Then you’ll be convinced he’s the best singer ever.”
“Best ever”
26) Barbara Streisand
“there are so many people on this list that do not belong here, especially in the highest places. this is the truly best singer of all time. anyone who has ever listened to her will agree.”
“She is the greatest FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE CENTURY. A living legend.”
“The greatest singer of her or any generation!”
27) Bono
“Is super-awesome!!
“Super-awesome singer... need I say more???
“There is NOBODY better than Bono and you know it.
28) Bruce Dickinson - Iron Maiden
“is just the best
“He can sing everything... the others I don't think so. Up the Irons!
“greatest metal singer of all time! should be rated much higher! amazing voice!
29) Robert Plant
“When it comes to lyrics...
Plus, what other male can pull of "Four Sticks"?”
“I dare anyone else to try and sing black dog
”
“"Plant should frekin’ be at least #4! Where’s Steven Tyler?”
30) Billie Joe Armstrong - Green Day
“an amazing voice his song know your enemy is the best song ever from the band greenday
“billy joe, you rule! green day is an awesome band!
31) Mike Patton
“the man of the thousand voices!”
32) Eddie Vedder
“His band saved my life.
“The best vocal of the Grunge era! One of the best music periods in history!
33) Klaus Meine
“Only the best!
“HANDS DOWN BEST OF ANY LISTED HERE
“Klaus is one of the few artists on this list who is truly unique. Nobody else can achieve the vocal range and flexibility that he can. Even if you're not a Scorpions fan, nobody can say his vocal prowess isn't downright incredible.
34) Aretha Franlkin
35) Britney Spears
“Pop music would be no where without her. Love or hate her, she made some of the best, classic pop music of all time. She’s got the "IT" factor.”
“lol! you people are wrong!
”
“britney spears has a unique voice its so sweet I love it and so sexy!”
36) Charice Pempengco
“She's one of the best singer I've ever heard, you will be blown away by her voice as 15 year old girl and I promise that :)
“the most amazing singer of her generation...
“A new vocal force to reckon with. Watch out, world!
37) Steven Tyler - Aerosmith
“he is the man u're lookin for.. does anybody know dream on"?.. come on.. he is the one.. no doubt! the highest!
“amazing no one can top him
“my hero
38) Elton John
“yeah I like elton john, he writes good music too
“Because Sir. Elton John is big God of music.
“#1 Ever no contest
39) George Michael
“only the one when he sing live it’s better than the record song.!
number one great voice goods songs”
“Just listen to him singing...”
“Simply the best voice ever”
40) James Hetfield
“The best singer ever for best band ever!”“Simply, the best voice the world has ever heard
A legend since the 80’s”
“Listen to Nothing Else Matters, my god, beautiful voice.”
41) Maria Callas
42) Jon Bon Jovi
“how can jon not be on the list he has one of the best voice
“A great Man!
“amazing singer...
43) Andrea Bocelli
“one world, one dream, one sound
“Andrea is blessed with the most beautiful voice. Whoever watches the DVD Vivere will automatically know that he is at the top of them all.
“His voice overwhelms me and touches my heart.
44) Madonna
“Only her and perhaps Michael Jackson know the TRUE and complete meaning of being an artist. Singer, dancer, creative, GENIUS!”
“Queen!”
“idol idol idol! yeah”
45) Ian Gillan - Deep Purple
“he just has a perfect voice a long range
“this dude is only the best. greatest voice iv eva herd
“giiiiiiiilaaaaaaaan! rocks!
46) Shakira
“TALENT, BEAUTY, BRAIN THE REAL PRINCESS!
“She has singing and dancing flair at all. She is clear and naive. sometimes hot but can control herself. love you , Shakira
“I like the way she moves! she is the best!
47) Agnetha Faltskog
“A so beautiful and clear voice she is just the best
“I want to give her a big cuddle
48) David Bowie
“Bowie is Bowie... It's enough to explain my vote
51) Jim Morrison
“One of the most unique and charismatic voices in rock history! Cant think of anything that compares.
“He is the best whoever was, is or will be.
“The man was an innovator a a cool dude! I knew him as a student a florida state!
52) Bryan Adams
“just brilliant, enormous power of emotion and encouragement in voice. Better than the best.
“he is simply outstanding
“if an angel came from heaven to sing this is what he would sound like
53) Ella Fitzgerald
“Her voice is absolutely beautiful! I fall into a trance every time I hear her sing!
:D”
“Ella Fitzgerald had such magnificent musicality and grand command over her instrument that it is utterly incomprehensible that she has not been voted into the top 5 rankings. She was one of the greatest musicians, and she contributed much to the art of music. Thank you.”
“She had been blessed by God to begin with, a pure vocal genius; she worked hard to perfect what she had been given. Never heard anyone who approaches her body of work...”
54) Thom Yorke
“The depth of emotion in his voice is too beautiful
“should be on the top 5
“His voice is breathtaking! I fell in love with him before I ever saw a picture of him
55) Ray Charles
“If you have to ask, you'll never know. He sang just about everything, and never badly.
“70? Ray Charles is the definition of a good singer and has the soul to match it.
56) Janis Joplin
“awesome girl singer
“janis joplin is defo best ever
“Janis Joplin at number 37? she is way better then that. her voice has passion and soul in it.
57) Laura Pausini
“she is a very good singer
“Laura Pausini... the sound of love... I love her when she said ( Tra te e il mare ).. Laura... she is the best in the world
58) Tina Turner
“THIS WOMAN WILL LIVE ON FOREVER!
I AM 17 BUT I DO LOVE HER TO BITS
”
“WITH GREAT STAYING POWER HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN STILL FILL STADIUMS AFTER FIFTY YEARS IN THE BUSINESS”
“she is simply the best”
59) Brad Delp
“Brad Delp has been the best vocalist ever! What a range he had in that voice. Hard rock and beautiful ballads. He will be missed.”
“no one has a range like brad did”
“Fantastic vocals. Sorely missed”
60) Shania Twain
61) Linda Ronstadt
62) M. Shadows
“the best makes screaming sound amazing
“absolutely amazing singer for an amazing metal band!
“Lots of different styles, good range, AWESOME LIVE, creative and unfortunatley underrated and bashed a little too often :/
63) Allison Krauss
“Stunning, ethereal, captivating. Like butter...
“As far as voices go, there's no competition. Absolutely beautiful singing voice!
64) Maynard James Keenan
“Subtle, moving, haunting, provocative, inspiring. His voice can lull you to into blissful slumber, or incite all the passion that is inside you.”
67) Bob Dylan
“let’s face it. bob dylan’s conquered the billboard charts for decades and until he’s 6 feet under, he’s still gonna conquer them. he’s really made a name for himself.
“Dylan is the best on this list. Need to include Townes Van Zandt, Elliot Smith... others
“He s best at all category:Folk, , rock, pop country,... and the most talentued artist:poet, song writer, musician...
68) Daryl Hall
“Best singer I’ve ever heard live. Better live than on records.
“The guy can sing smooth and high or raw and guttaral. One of the few white guys to sing 'soul' music with as much nuance and appreciation of gospel tradition. Like Stevie Wonder, can put a smile on your face by conveying sheer joy through the act of singing.
69) Meat Loaf
“How is Meat Loaf not on here not only his voice but his songs like Bat out of Hell
“Deffinately should be in the Top 5 at least
“When recording back in the 70's, he hit a high note and blew the equipment, you haven't heard true power untill you've heard his voice
70) Lou Gramm
“Strong clear voice that cuts like a razor
“Freakin' Goosebumps every time I hear "Long, Long Way From Home"
72) Damon Albarn
“The Voice of my life, Blur , Gorillaz, He is too stunning
73) Sam Cooke
“A vote of the opinions of the 100 greatest singers of all time would reveal the real winner, Sam Cooke.”
“Greatest singer of all time.”
“Sam Cooke is the most soulful, expressive singer of all time. if you don’t believe me, just listen to "A Change Is Gonna Come" and be wowed. deserves #1 all the way”
74) Josh Groban
“Great voice, great music
“his voice is so powerful , so beautiful, so pure, I feel that I'm in another world when I listen to his songs ,
“he is my all time favorite
76) Mario Lanza
“Known as ’The Tiger’ then you know he’s good!! Gives energy and passion and feeling in every song he sang. Admired by Sinatra, Elvis. Sung both Opera & Popular Music. Truly, THE GREATEST!! If you have not heard him sing then you are truly missing alot!! ~
“Listen to him... and you will change your opinion about the best one of all times...
78) David Coverdale
“this man always been the biggest rock icon”
“he made the best music and even now he is the best singer”
“the rock and roll best singer”
79) Darren Hayes
“The high notes that he can hit, and his range overall is just unmatched. His amazing voice gets overlooked when it comes to popularity but he is truly one of the greatest.”
“FOREVER DARREN”
80) Eva Cassidy
“RIP- Pure and true
“Eva is a voice from heaven.
“One listen to her will convince you that she was simply the best
81) Chad Kroeger
“One of the best singers of all time. Also one of the most talented songwriters, he wrote "how you remind me" only minutes before performing live.
82) Marie Picasso
“No one sings better than Marie!
83) Gladys Knight
“The First Lady of Soul
84) Kylie Minogue
“kylie would happen to be the best female artist of all time no one can mistake her smash hit singles. go get them kyliewhooaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
85) Glenn Danzig
“If you think this is a joke, listen to How the Gods Kill and see if you're still laughing afterwards.
86) Stevie Wonder
“there’s superstition dun dun dun dun dun dun”
“stevie should be top, nobody else has his range.”
“Absolutely gorgeous voice - should be No 1”
87) Otis Redding
“A man with a voice that sounds like the personification of a breaking heart. Passion and pain. Thats what real Rhythm and Blues is About
“Gone to soon but his short span of work is fantastic
“There are wonderful singers, but no one give us the best they have, their soul. Otis did...
88) Joan Sutherland
“La Stupenda - forget the rest
89) Chris Norman
“The most beautiful, rugged but sweet sexy voice I have ever heard! Songs like Some hearts are diamonds, Till the night we’ll meet again, Broken heroes etc cand truly express the power of his voice! Therefore I think... I know he is the best british singer if not international best of all time!”
90) Chaka Khan
93) Michael Hutchence
“Particularly live on this stage Hutchence was the ultimate showman”
“best”
“best ever!!!!!!”
94) Eric Clapton
“simply soothing theres not enough o,s to describe smooth he is
“OMFGG likee He is THE BEST! ONLY 59.. aree yu kiddin me?!
95) Alanis Morissette
“alanis is best in the world
“Definitely one of the greatest voice in music! Modal pop-rocker!
“Because she is the voice of rock and still the master of alternative music...yeah!
97) Angela Gossow
“The only woman of death metal
“She is amazing!
98) Townes Van Zandt
99) Sammy Hagar - Van Halen
“the better van halen singer and the one of the best singers of all time
“I prefer DLR in Van Halen. At the end of the day he was part of the lineup that made the name famous and you can't beat the original. I'm not massively mad on him for his songwriting abilities, but he does have an excellent voice is very good live. Most of todays singers are TERRIBLE live.
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