Best Male Singers of the 20th Century


There is an interesting current discussion about the best female vocalists on CD. I have my own ideas about the best male singers (any category) of the 20th Century, but would like to hear other opinions.
sdcampbell
Bob Dylan 'cause he can hold his breath the longest. Well he said it not me.

Well seriously, depends on what you are looking for, voices have different qualities, singers change with age (and addictions I guess...) the best singer soul for soul, Otis Redding, neatest package (phrasing, musicality, zest), Frank Sinatra, the best blues voice, Muddy Waters, best tone, Brook Benton, most interesting timbre, Nat King Cole, Johnny Mathis, Al Hibbler, and the list goes on. Geez! I guess I'm off the topic again, we were playing "best of", oh well seems I don't like that game anyway.
Fredy Mercury(Queen)!!! I don't have any time to read but I never stop listening him. You old folks are still back in 50's but evolution still goes on and on and there are more and more...
let it rest jokers. sinatra is forever. everyone else is just trying for the moment.

(however, i don't think sinatra would've been sinatra were it not for nelson riddle).