Best Male Singers of the 20th Century

Michael Stipe?? Is this the "Best Whiners" thread?? Rod Stewart??? What makes these guys think they're soul singers?? Who's next?? Michael Bolton?? Rob and Fab are supremely talented compared to him!! My votes go to Sam Cooke (Mr. SMOOTH); the INCOMPARABLE Jackie Wilson (He really could sing anything!! Even cut an album of Al Jolson tunes!!) And my all time fave- Rudy West of the 5 Keys. Now those guys could sing !! Can't believe nobody listed Jackie Wilson unless I missed it.

Freddie Mercury of Queen was without a doubt the best male vocalist. Range, talent and an entertainer without peer.

Another vote here for Raul Malo. Most of his great songs with the Mavericks are on their greatest hits CD "Super Colossal Smash Hits Of The 90's" but two others are on compilation CD's "True Love Ways" from the "Not Fade Away" Buddy Holly tribute and "Hot Burrito #1" from the "Return of the Grievous Angel" Gram Parsons tribute.

Jussi Bjoerling, sans dout.

Roy Orbison!