I watched a video a while back and different artist were saying Layne was the most talented vocalist they'd seen. If I find the video later, I'll put it in here.Angry Waters wrote: ↑Tue Sep 10, 2019 9:23 amFor the record, Layne is one of my favorite vocalists of all-time. He certainly had his own unique sound. Tons of power, no doubt. However, his range was rather limited. I'm a two-bit vocalist my own self and there's not a note in his discography that I can't hit. As soon as you read this, listen to Soundgarden's "Beyond The Wheel" and talk to me about range!!! Believe me, it doesn't change the fact that Layne Staley had one of the most memorable and beautiful voices of all-time!Hector wrote: ↑Tue Sep 10, 2019 9:01 amThe criteria is the roobs opinion I guess. I wasn't lucky enough to see Staley live (so jealous) but his range and power are undeniable. I've heard he could rattle your chest with his voice alone...Angry Waters wrote: ↑Tue Sep 10, 2019 8:06 am What's the criteria? I'm a huge Staley fan--lucky to see him live a couple of times. Though music is so subjective, he's not the greatest singer of all-time. But, if you say he is, so be it! I'm not gonna argue!
So, my two favorite singers off all-time (because it's my opinion) are Phil Anselmo and Axl Rose.
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Who is the greatest singer of our time?
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Chris Cornell and I feel pretty confident in that, though there are a few other great singers.
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His singing is like a mix of Jesus and Fergie.
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It's Whitney Houston and those who disagree with me suck cock by choice.
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That's aggressive.EnLiteEndOne wrote: ↑Thu Sep 12, 2019 11:51 am It's Whitney Houston and those who disagree with me suck cock by choice.
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Yeah just a bitSlap Shot wrote: ↑Thu Sep 12, 2019 12:04 pmThat's aggressive.EnLiteEndOne wrote: ↑Thu Sep 12, 2019 11:51 am It's Whitney Houston and those who disagree with me suck cock by choice.
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IIIIIIeeeeeeyyyyyyeeeeee WILLLLLL AALLLWAYYSS LOOOVVVVEEEE YYOOOOOOOOOOUUUUUUUUUUUOOOOOUUUU!!!!!Slap Shot wrote: ↑Thu Sep 12, 2019 12:04 pmThat's aggressive.EnLiteEndOne wrote: ↑Thu Sep 12, 2019 11:51 am It's Whitney Houston and those who disagree with me suck cock by choice.
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EnLiteEndOne wrote: ↑Thu Sep 12, 2019 1:59 pmIIIIIIeeeeeeyyyyyyeeeeee WILLLLLL AALLLWAYYSS LOOOVVVVEEEE YYOOOOOOOOOOUUUUUUUUUUUOOOOOUUUU!!!!!Slap Shot wrote: ↑Thu Sep 12, 2019 12:04 pmThat's aggressive.EnLiteEndOne wrote: ↑Thu Sep 12, 2019 11:51 am It's Whitney Houston and those who disagree with me suck cock by choice.
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“Some rock dude because that’s all I listen to. Duh.”
Joe fucking Williams.
Otis fucking Redding.
Nina fucking Simone.
Joe fucking Williams.
Otis fucking Redding.
Nina fucking Simone.
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Really stretching the definition of "our time", but okay.
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Define “our time”.
Joe Williams died in 99. Simone in 2003. Redding in 67 at 26 years old.
Mercury died in 91.
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never was much of a joe williams guy. if bb king had followed williams' path, i probably would have preferred bb in that sort of setting. for pure blues belting though, you can't get past howlin' wolf IMO. singing is just such a personal preference thing. i saw ella on a frank sinatra special once just fucking tear up a scat duet with frank - absolutely white hot brilliance in a way that no other singer can touch - but again, 9 times out of 10 i'd rather listen to billie holiday than ella.
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Neither Joe nor BB are for everyone, and I’ve played with BB! Pinch me to this day.somuchyummy wrote: ↑Fri Sep 13, 2019 7:08 amnever was much of a joe williams guy. if bb king had followed williams' path, i probably would have preferred bb in that sort of setting. for pure blues belting though, you can't get past howlin' wolf IMO. singing is just such a personal preference thing. i saw ella on a frank sinatra special once just fucking tear up a scat duet with frank - absolutely white hot brilliance in a way that no other singer can touch - but again, 9 times out of 10 i'd rather listen to billie holiday than ella.
Howling Wolf is indeed great. He’s more toward the universal appeal end.
I like Billie and Ella both. They’re very different so I’m finding it hard to choose one.
Other singers I love that aren’t rock guys:
Bill Withers
Chaka Khan
There are so many disco/funk singers I love (Cheryl Lynn, Donna Summers, Diana Ross—also not disco but still, Vicky Sue Robinson). Could do a whole thread on that.
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Barry Gibb
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vocalists just either hit you or they don't. it might not have to do with range or power, stamina, whatever. it's an individual's voice - so it's special. one of my favorites, never talked about much here because his base isn't the USA - is caetano veloso. how many middle aged male vocalists do you know who would dare to do this kind of delicacy with their falsetto? it's fucking brilliant.
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Adele would like to have a word with you.EnLiteEndOne wrote: ↑Thu Sep 12, 2019 11:51 am It's Whitney Houston and those who disagree with me suck cock by choice.
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Whit >>>AdeleBull wrote: ↑Fri Sep 13, 2019 10:00 amAdele would like to have a word with you.EnLiteEndOne wrote: ↑Thu Sep 12, 2019 11:51 am It's Whitney Houston and those who disagree with me suck cock by choice.
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i liked adele at first, and she's still appealing as a person - but she sings herself out. wrecks her voice and you can hear it on some songs - just a tad flat throughout because he voice has been damaged and she's lost that necessary bit of control.
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Ronnie James Dio and Bruce Dickinson in a virtual tie!
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If you’re going to be a douche, why not Luciano fucking Pavarotti or Placido fucking Domingo? Either of them could sing circles around Otis fucking Redding.
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Um, no they cannot.Beef Supreme wrote: ↑Sat Sep 14, 2019 2:38 pmIf you’re going to be a douche, why not Luciano fucking Pavarotti or Placido fucking Domingo? Either of them could sing circles around Otis fucking Redding.
You have failed, prick.
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Sure they can.thinktank wrote: ↑Sat Sep 14, 2019 7:27 pmUm, no they cannot.Beef Supreme wrote: ↑Sat Sep 14, 2019 2:38 pmIf you’re going to be a douche, why not Luciano fucking Pavarotti or Placido fucking Domingo? Either of them could sing circles around Otis fucking Redding.
You have failed, prick.
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We’re talking about popular music.Beef Supreme wrote: ↑Sat Sep 14, 2019 7:31 pmSure they can.thinktank wrote: ↑Sat Sep 14, 2019 7:27 pmUm, no they cannot.Beef Supreme wrote: ↑Sat Sep 14, 2019 2:38 pm
If you’re going to be a douche, why not Luciano fucking Pavarotti or Placido fucking Domingo? Either of them could sing circles around Otis fucking Redding.
You have failed, prick.
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It's Billy Paul!
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pfffft! Says you! I boxed you with two out of the three tenors and you're trying to change the rules!
Ha!
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Yes, backpedal from your prior seriousness, prick.Beef Supreme wrote: ↑Sat Sep 14, 2019 8:46 pmpfffft! Says you! I boxed you with two out of the three tenors and you're trying to change the rules!
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You're strange. I called you out on an inconsistency in your hipster anti-rock take and now you want to be a baby about it. Boo-hoo.thinktank wrote: ↑Sat Sep 14, 2019 9:39 pmYes, backpedal from your prior seriousness, prick.Beef Supreme wrote: ↑Sat Sep 14, 2019 8:46 pmpfffft! Says you! I boxed you with two out of the three tenors and you're trying to change the rules!
Ha!
Yes, Otis Redding was a good singer. Thanks for the breaking news. You have such broad and varied taste. We could all learn something from you. Keep it up!
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I really like Mike Patton too.
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Your take makes zero sense.Beef Supreme wrote: ↑Sat Sep 14, 2019 9:45 pmYou're strange. I called you out on an inconsistency in your hipster anti-rock take and now you want to be a baby about it. Boo-hoo.
There is no inconsistency in my take.
I am not anti-rock. Look at my sig, dumbass.
Non-rock music is not hipster.
Opera is not popular music. Soul and jazz and rock are.
You are the strange one.
You want to talk about music like an expert but you are a person whose knowledge of music is confined to one solitary Tool album purchase per decade.
Meanwhile, I’m a rock musician who who toured Europe, a jazz musician who played with BB King and Prince’s NPG band, and has a degree in music theory and composition.
You lose.