Chris Cornell had a range of nearly 4 octaves.Roy Orbison - the only rock/ballad singer known to have a 3 octave range . Genius .
I got youCarrying on with the musical theme..
For me, it has to be Neil Finn of Split Enz/Crowded House fame. Great range and always sang with true emotions; fantastic live and acoustic.
Oh yeah, and Freddie Mercury was pretty good even though I hate Queen.
Agree 100% the same 3 names I was thinking ofFor sheer vocal ability Mercury.
Nods to Otis Redding and George Michael.
Yep, the big O for me too.Roy Orbison - the only rock/ballad singer known to have a 3 octave range . Genius .
We had to meet the enemy a mile awaySam Cooke
Al Green
Sinatra........end of thread
Eddie Tenpole.........
This is the best, not most overrated, thread!Elvis without a shadow of a doubt.
He'd be high up in the best narrator thread!Knowing this place i'm surprised no ones gone for Ringo Starr......
Personally, I always wondered how Freddie and George hit the high notes. However, I think I'd have to go for Arthur Mullard.Got to be Freddie for me! Greatest frontman of all time! The goat!
The other three are none too shabby though.Knowing this place i'm surprised no ones gone for Ringo Starr......