minor poll--U.S. best male vocalists top 10

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  • gce
    gce Posts: 2,158
    Well it looks like you guys have some good lists going on here. So I'll just add this L.A. based band from the late 60's to early 70's with 3 singers, Negron, Wells and Hutton of Three Dog Night.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    I have to say that most of the Polkie's lists have "destroyed" the original LIST! Can't believe a lot of these others were not on the first list!

    Hmmmm. Maybe they should have POLLED us?
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  • voltz
    voltz Posts: 5,384
    I think it was Steve who mentioned "Joe Lynn Turner", I think it was one the best heavy metal singers I have heard.
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,653
    Don McLean
    "Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."

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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    Stephen Bishop
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  • dkfreebird
    dkfreebird Posts: 1,186
    John Denver,Arlo Guthrie
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,774
    xcapri79 wrote: »
    Barry Manilow was oh so good.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EN61V9LPppQ

    Now you're pushing it....LOL

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  • dkfreebird
    dkfreebird Posts: 1,186
    Christopher Cross was short lived but was good in the day
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  • leftwinger57
    leftwinger57 Posts: 2,917
    Xcapri, at 1st I didn't know where you were going w/this but your in. You did all your picks w/ pictures and or videos. Some soul,crooners, country,pop, balladeers. John Fogerty to end your list w/ classic rock. Your list was great.
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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,086
    edited April 2015
    Layne Staley, such a unique voice IMO. I watch/listen to the unplugged show quite regularly, it is very well recorded as far as audio quality goes. Sounds amazing for a live recording.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3tiz7oyX5A
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  • gdb
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    Raul Malo. (front man for the Mavericks)
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  • Mikey081057
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    Brad Delp
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited April 2015
    Best U.S. vocalist's of all time?

    Solomon Burke
    BB King
    Elvis Presley
    Frank Sinatra
    Dean Martin
    Ronnie James Dio
    Sully Erna
    Michael Buble
    Neil Diamond
    Mel Torme
    Buddy Guy
    Howlin Wolf
    Ray Charles
    Johnny Winter
    John Lee Hooker


    I know that's more than 10, but I'm greedy >:)


    I could prolly add another 100 if I had the time.



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  • westmassguy
    westmassguy Posts: 6,850
    Not in any particular order of preference:

    James Taylor
    Steve Perry
    Josh Groban
    Lindsey Buckingham
    Michael Stipe
    Tony Bennett
    Neil Diamond
    Marvin Gaye
    Roy Orbison
    Lou Gramm

    Not all have exceptional voices, but all are unique, and when I hear them I pay attention.

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  • Polkie2009
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    What? No love for Bing Crosby ,Perry Como, or Andy Williams???
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  • afterburnt
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    Luther Vandros?
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,658
    http://youtu.be/xlxu_OFKcLE
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  • boston1450
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    Brad Delppg5sxqipnxt2.jpg
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    Beatlejuice http://youtu.be/2OiC7LaU8Cg
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    Didn't see Vince Gill. Man! that cat can sing!
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  • Polkie2009
    Polkie2009 Posts: 3,834
    +1, excellent__ voice, and a very good guitarist too!
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,658
    edited May 2015
    http://youtu.be/p6yXjRP4zZY
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  • GospelTruth
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    I would have to give a nod to Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon. Always thought he had a great voice back in the day and they were one of my favorite bands.
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  • sgtmick63
    sgtmick63 Posts: 166
    Are you guy's kidding me. No mention of Paul McCartney and John Lennon. Come on now.
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    sgtmick63 wrote: »
    Are you guy's kidding me. No mention of Paul McCartney and John Lennon. Come on now.

    Supposed to be American I think
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  • TCK
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    Blackberry Smoke covering a classic. Charlie Starr can sing. He makes it seem easy


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  • TCK
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    Jackie Greene - Tell Me Mama. Could hear him sing all day with no "listener fatigue". Has a handful of good albums, plays guitar, keyboards, & harmonica like a maniac, writes his own songs, & played lead guitar for the Black Crowes on the last tour. Was found in an open mic night in some bar.

    http://youtu.be/m9heIilPc90

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    " But boy do I remember the strain of her refrain " LG
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  • TCK
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    Georgia

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  • leftwinger57
    leftwinger57 Posts: 2,917
    Glad to see this thread is still going strong. Reason being 1. it's very subjective and 2. there are so many genre's of music it's mind boggling. you have already seen crooners, rockers, country artists, blues dudes, big band, folk,soul, not into opera but if it's your thing it's there also. Yes I did say only U.S. singers
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  • WagnerRC
    WagnerRC Posts: 2,160
    dkfreebird wrote: »
    I would put Chris Cornell in the mix from Soundgarden and Audioslave.


    Performed today on GMA. damn good voice!

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