As a collector of rare concert footage, I have seen a fair amount of Guns 'n' Roses live footage, and it is pretty clear that there must have been a lot of studio takes to get an on-key performance. He appears to be pretty tone-deaf live. Similar with David Lee Roth although he seems to be able to sing on key but just was never sober when Van Halen was at their peak. I never realized how much of Van Halen's actual vocals were backing vocals by Eddie and Michael Anthony.
Because of the amount of live footage I've viewed, I tend to value the ability to hit notes in live performances over a studio scream like Steven Tyler's in Dream On. Have to hit the notes live to count for me. So these guys seem to really be able to belt it. Trying not to let the song-writing part affect this list.
My list:
Freddie Mercury
David Bowie
Bono
Morrissey
Nancy Wilson
John Lennon
Chuck D. (yeah not singing and not rock. But such Authority)
Ian McCullough
Geddy Lee back in the day
Ozzy
There really are too many to name. I always include 15 in my top 10, at least...
Because of the amount of live footage I've viewed, I tend to value the ability to hit notes in live performances over a studio scream like Steven Tyler's in Dream On. Have to hit the notes live to count for me. So these guys seem to really be able to belt it. Trying not to let the song-writing part affect this list.
My list:
Freddie Mercury
David Bowie
Bono
Morrissey
Nancy Wilson
John Lennon
Chuck D. (yeah not singing and not rock. But such Authority)
Ian McCullough
Geddy Lee back in the day
Ozzy
There really are too many to name. I always include 15 in my top 10, at least...