The albums may not be the Procol Harum I loved but Brookers expressive voice never falters. Klaus Meine of Scorpions should be top 5. Isaak guest-starred in the special Super Bowl XXX edition of the television sitcom Friends ("The One After the Superbowl, Part One") in 1996,[17] and in 1998 he co-starred in the HBO miniseries From the Earth to the Moon as astronaut Ed White, who was the first American astronaut to do a spacewalk and who died in the 1967 Apollo 1 fire. Roger waters is a terrible singer and for him to be on the list at all is a joke but for him to be rated so much higher than Gilmour is an abomination. As any number of biographies have revealed, Morrison had a penchant for personal excess which started to take its toll on his voice but his rich, distinctive baritone nonetheless held up well throughout The Doors six-year career. The list should be about vocal ability and importance to rock history from that standpoint. How is he not on here? American rock singers are musicians or rockers of the United States who are/were known primarily for singing rock music . Check out: The Weight, The distinctive baritone of Generation X frontman turned 80s solo star Billy Idol owed a debt of gratitude to both Jim Morrison and David Bowie. Good not great. Check out: You Got It, Former Geordie frontman Brian Johnson faced the daunting prospect of replacing the charismatic Bon Scott when he joined AC/DC in 1980, but he quickly established himself on the bands phenomenal, multi-milling-selling Back In Black. Mike Patton (Faith no More) is your one big miss. Check out: Public Image, A litany of records, books and videos have convincingly argued that Jimi Hendrix was the visionary guitar genius of all time. Therefore it is irrelevant. His amiable yet commanding vocal delivery came into its own during the early 70s, when his band struck on an irresistibly smooth and melodic blues-rock sound that eventually led to their Greatest Hits 1974-78 anthology going 13-times platinum ahead of their 2016 induction to the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. January 22 Singer #29. The music video for the song was directed by Herb Ritts (his second collaboration with Isaak); it was shot in color and featured Isaak and French supermodel Laetitia Casta in a motel room. Burton Cummings really Good singer today..Maybe as Good as Paul Rogers and Ropert Plant.Guess WHO. However, if you didnt know they hailed from San Franciscos Bay Area, youd probably assume they were from the Deep South, as John Fogertys earthy vocal style suggested hed been baptised in the Mississippi delta. Fine. In short, Princes was one of the most emotive voices in music and he had one hell of a scream to prove it. Chris Cotter, 15 . [10] It was first released on the 1989 album Heart Shaped World, and an instrumental version of the song was subsequently featured in the 1990 David Lynch film Wild at Heart. However, his sizeable canon has seen him put a singular spin on everything from the raging rocknroll of Crazy Horse to the country stylings of Harvest and the furious, politically-charged Living With War. . He was the only guy Elvis was afraid of knocking him off his perch. Steve Perry rated that low?? He later became best known as the frontman of the band Lord of the Lost, a project . Check out: Get It On, In rocknroll terms, few figures are as groundbreaking as Texas-born Buddy Holly. He subsequently attended a local college, San Joaquin Delta Community College, before transferring to the University of the Pacific, graduating with a bachelor's degree in English and communications arts in 1981. Chris Galya, 35 TV Actor. Whats wrong with Steve Perry being on the list??? Chris Rock 26 Christine Baranski 27 Chris Brown 28 Chris Pine ADVERTISEMENT 29 Chris Kelly 30 Christy Canyon 31 Chris Columbus 32 Christine Jorgensen 33 Saint Christopher 34 Christine Lahti 35 Chris Tucker 36 Christy Brown 37 Christopher Eccleston 38 Chris Martin 39 Chris Isaak 40 Chris Klein Page 1 of 1 Show My Results Click things you've done List is ill-research , lame and disappointing. Johnny Carroll Johnny Cash Crazy Cavan and the Rhythm Rockers Sanford Clark Joe Clay Eddie Cochran The Collins Kids Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen [8] [9] [10] Creedence Clearwater Revival [11] [12] [13] [14] Crash Craddock Mac Curtis Sonny Curtis The Chop Tops Cigar Store Indians D [ edit] Ronnie Dawson [7] : 270 The Rolling Stones had Mick Jagger, the Doors had Jim Morrison, Led Zeppelin had Robert Plant -- these vocalists were all frontmen who commanded the crowd's attention, but their names weren't on the album covers. Check out: All Right Now, Not just a rocknroll superstar, but one of the 20th Centurys most iconic figures, Elvis Presley revolutionised the musical landscape with his stage presence and sex appeal, with Paul McCartney later admitting, I doubt very much if The Beatles would have happened if it was not for Elvis. A major component of the phenomenon was Presleys voice, which started out much lighter, but later matured into a baritone with a soft lower register and allowed The King to dabble in gospel, Dixieland and country as he drifted further from his rockabilly roots. Tom Jones is not even on the list?! Certainly, stage presence and the ability to whip the largest of gatherings into a frenzy are key ingredients, but theres more to the best male rock singers than that. He was renowned for his growling, Delta blues-influenced delivery, and his bands initial albums reflected their leaders love of pioneering bluesman Howlin Wolf and Robert Johnson. His vocals still give me chills. Compiling a list of the best male rock singers is quite a challenge: the beauty and/or power of a great voice impacts on us all on different, highly personal levels. He is widely known for his breakthrough hit and signature song "Wicked Game", as well as songs such as "Blue Hotel", "Baby Did a Bad Bad Thing" and "Somebody's Crying". Check out: All Apologies (from MTV Unplugged), One of rocknrolls founding fathers, Roy Orbison had a one-of-a-kind voice with a three-octave range and what one writer referred to as a glass-shattering falsetto. Lou Reed just barely even sang he had an extremely limited range, in every meaning of the word. Check out: Biko, The primary singer with blues-streaked Southern rock colossi The Allman Brothers, Gregg Allman had a voice way beyond his years, crackling with emotional wisdom. that guy was a freak of nature.. Only 4 singers over all : Robert Plant, Ronnie James Dio, Steve Perry and Freddie Mercury and Ian Gillan also. [citation needed]. Where is Jimmy Barnes? If Steve Perry is not in ur Top 5, ur list holds no weight in my book. This list is pitiful Ozzy and the like Really. Check out: Mama, The Kinks frontman is usually praised primarily for his songwriting; his distinctive narratives, observational skills and wry social commentaries have produced some of the most treasured songs in the history of rock and pop. Storming the charts with Led Zeppelin from 1968 to 1980, Plant's distinctive tenor voice defined an era of hard rock. Inspirational. Check out: Close To The Edge, Originally Genesis frontman, but also a fully-fledged solo star for over four decades, Peter Gabriel has amassed a remarkable body of work with his distinctive, tonally strong and latterly slightly husky voice always keeping pace with his musics artistic innovation and consistently great songs. Rock, Pop, Blues, and more music lists, Click "Main . Are you surprised there are so many basketball players named Chris? I consider Gary Brooker of Procol Harum to be one the ten best rock singers of all time. There are at least 60-70 songs featuring that voice worth every ones listening. Go play Undun, listen carefully, then come back and try again. Check out: I Wont Back Down, Renowned for his distinctive husky tenor and his consistently dependable vocal ability, Canadian superstar Bryan Adams has notched up over 75 million sales worldwide. George Roger Waters is a singer, songwriter, bassist, and composer from the United Kingdom. People told me they thought it was a White Falcon, but it's not. From his self-titled debut album through to , David Bowie bequeathed us an embarrassment of riches. Well known for his medieval-themed lyrical style and his ability to master both the hardest of rockers and the lightest of ballads, he recorded landmark albums with Rainbow, Black Sabbath and the widely-acclaimed Dio. On March 15, 1996, the album was certified Platinum by the RIAA. That same year, "Suspicion of Love" by Isaak appeared in Married to the Mob, a hit movie starring Matthew Modine, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Dean Stockwell. Perhaps most comfortable belting out blues and straightahead hard rock, he returned to Deep Purple for 1984s Perfect Strangers and continues to notch up chart success, with the bands latest 2017 album, Infinite, rising to No.6 in the UK. . NO BRAD DELP ??!!!!!! Check out: The Passenger (with Josh Homme, live at Londons Royal Albert Hall), Though pop stars really dont get more iconic than David Bowie, the self-styled Thin White Duke wasnt a natural-born vocalist, with his school teachers rating his voice as simply adequate. Could have fronted any style of rock. Born on August 9, 1970 (age 52) Born in United States of America, New York, New York City. In 2011, Perry told Classic Rock: I remember going to Sacramento Auditorium to watch Humble Pie perform and Marriott would just throw his voice out into the audience. 43 Year Olds. Somebody needs to listen to a bunch more albums. And no Michael McDonald? And where in Gods name is Corey Taylor ?!? Give it to Isaak. No worries, catch up on all your favorite morning show antics with our Listen on Demand Podcast area. Strong, soulful and animated, Roths versatile voice has a dark, chesty tone akin to Ian Gillan and he can belt it out with the very best of them. Never miss a moment of the Triad's leading class rock radio station! Actual tragic excuse of an all time list. Glaring omissions are Robin Zander (Cheap trick), Benjamin Orr (The Cars), John Wetton (King Crimson, UK, Asia), Brad Delp (Boston) and many already mentioned in comments. He is often compared to Roy Orbison, Elvis Presley, Ricky Nelson, and Duane Eddy.[4]. Check out: Maggie May, Unlike some of the best male rock singers, INXS Michael Hutchence was lauded primarily as an electrifying live performer, but he possessed a robust baritone with plenty of range. Check out: Brilliant Disguise, Sartorially elegant and blessed with a seductive croon to match, former Roxy Music frontman turned solo star Bryan Ferry has been one of the most stylish men in pop for over four decades. etc. [7] Although the album was a critical success, it failed to sell respectably. Check out: Your Song, Capable of alternating between a throaty growl and an ear-splitting falsetto, Judas Priests Rob Halford is the owner of a versatile voice with a wide vocal range. Check out: Learn To Fly, A highly distinctive baritone, Nick Cave is renowned for his emotionally intense and occasionally borderline narrative style, which has helped him maintain a successful and consistently creative career for over 35 years. Chris Harms Popularity . Justin Hayward has a voice like velvet. Check out: Lovesong, Rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter Steve Miller initially immersed himself in Chicagos legendary blues scene, where he jammed with greats like Muddy Waters and Buddy Guy. Check out: Under My Wheels, One of contemporary rocks most charismatic voices, The Killers Brandon Flowers possesses a dramatic low tenor which has already graced a bucketload of hits ranging from the gospel-tinged All The Things Weve Done through to The Man and 2019s hard-hitting, politically-resonant Land Of The Free. Flowers remains especially proud of The Killers signature hit, Mr. Eric Burdon? As to his vocal dexterity, former American Idol judge and Journey session man Randy Jackson perhaps put it best when he said, Other than Robert Plant, theres no singer in rock that can even come close to Steve Perry. I hadnt been to Mississippi when I wrote Proud Mary, or Louisiana when I wrote Born On The Bayou, but somehow it all just seemed familiar to me. Elvis Presley, Freddie Mercury from Queen, John Lennon . . [3] Lee Chesnut, an Atlanta radio station music director who was obsessed with Lynch films, played the vocal version and it became the station's most-requested song. Burton Cummings should easily be in the top five (second only to Freddie, in my humble opinion). To make a top list, they should be more than a one-trick pony. Lot on this list the guy could actually sing. . If you wouldnt have wanted to listen to them a cappella, they cant be top. Agree where is Eric Burdon, Gordon Lightfoot, Denny Dougherty, List is one mans opinion. Wow so you just basicly left out alot of cool bands Like Sweet ( Brian Connolly had the voice of an angel )Slade ( Noddy Holder has one of the most awesome voices ever ) .. Fastway ..Dave King has a voice as good as Ronnie James Dio or Bruce Dickerson . Some of the above can be studied or taught, but a really iconic vocalist is a unique individual who simply cant be invented. (Check out Easy to be Hard, One). Their vocals are flawless even on live performances. Stupid list. Um, we seem to be missing Mickey Thomas and Klaus Meine from the list. Coverdale above Gillan, Roger Waters above David Gilmour really? Death Cab For Cuties Ben Gibbard once said there are all these little inflections and flutters [hes] really acrobatic, while Creation Records supremo Alan McGee believes that Collins songs immediately lend themselves to being sampled. BTW, Im a rock journalist and an investigative news reporter. Lists about and ranking the best, worst, most interesting, and most surprising names of real people, normal and famous. Perhaps more than anything, however, all the retrospective activity reminded us exactly why the flamboyant Freddie Mercury and his fearless, four-octave vocal range still rocks us like no other rock singer before or since and why hell likely remain the champion of best male rock singers for many years to come. Unlike. Amazing range, skill, and looks. Elsewhere, tour de forces such as Babe Im Gonna Leave You, In My Time Of Dying, and Achilles Last Stand forced him to pull out all the stops and more, but he was always equal to the job. Why else would Rodgers denigrate Howe the day after he died in a video posted to the Bad Company website and his Twitter social media at the height of the pandemic? Lennon and McCartney above Elvis as vocalists? Fred Turner/BTO, Peter Rivera/Rare Earth, David Draiman/Disturbed, Jackson Browne, Problem with this list is the author is considering the fame of the artist, including instrumental ability. In 2014, Isaak voiced the character of Enoch, the apparent ruler of the town of Pottsfield, in the second episode of the animated television miniseries Over the Garden Wall. Classification: People: By occupation: Men by occupation / Singers: Male singers: By nationality: British Also: United Kingdom: People: By occupation: Men by occupation / Singers: Male singers. Really? Sexuality: N/A. After several successful albums, including 1972s influential, UK chart-topping Machine Head, he enjoyed a successful spell fronting Gillan and then briefly replaced Ronnie James Dio in Black Sabbath. Its a shame that the best of all times Ian McCullough is not there. Wheres Eric Burdon? By his late teens, he was singing for the group Band of Joy. The power, the range, the tone he mixed a little Motown, a little Everly Brothers, a little Zeppelin and created his own style. The guests on the remaining seven episodes of the series were: Stevie Nicks, Glen Campbell, Michael Bubl, Chicago, The Smashing Pumpkins, Yusuf Islam, and Jewel.[19]. Elvis Presley is #8? Check out: Under The Bridge, Nobody dares disagree that Bob Dylan is one of the most iconic singer-songwriters of them all, but as a vocalist he arguably represents the largest jar of Marmite known to rock. HAHAHAHA Its just laughable. Eric Burdon? The later albums focus more on Brookers outstanding voice. Steve Walsh of Kansas should be on the list, no question about it. Check out: Highway To Hell, Often praised for his poetic lyrics and sensual stage presence, Jim Morrisons vocal prowess is often overlooked. Check out: Antichrist Superstar, Van Morrisons chameleonic career has seen him tackle everything from Thems earthy R&B to the dreamy abstractions of the much-vaunted Astral Weeks. In the meantime, uDiscover Music will try to determine the 100 best male rock singers of all time. Ian Anderson of Jethro tull? Though a showman first and foremost, Harveys charismatic, thickly-accented voice lent itself to material ranging from the hard-rocking Swampsnake to a Vaudevillian cover of Jacques Brels Next. He died in 1982, but has been cited as an influence by John Lydon and Nick Cave, while Slades Noddy Holder astutely described his music as decadent rock burlesque. US music writer Richie Unterberger arguably summarised it best when he wrote that Richards high speed deliveries, ecstatic trills and the overjoyed force of personality in his singing was crucial in upping the voltage from high-powered R&B into the similar, yet different, guise of rocknroll. Check out: Wondrous Place, The kind of rock singer for whom adjectives such as passionate and soulful were invented, Steve Marriott was surely one of the memorable voices of his generation. Though instantly recognisable on his own terms, Curtis was also influenced by his hero, Iggy Pop, and even borrowed a Frank Sinatra hits collection from Factory Records boss Tony Wilson before recording Joy Divisions classic hit Love Will Tear Us Apart. Christopher Joseph Isaak (born June 26, 1956)[2][3] is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist and occasional actor. How is Rod Evans of Deep Purple and Captain Beyond not on this list? They made one of these things and gave it to me to see if I liked it, and I liked it so much I've been playing it ever since. Chris LeDoux; Black Male Singers of the 80s. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Rush - The Spirit Of Radio (From "Snakes and Arrows"), Foo Fighters - Learn To Fly (Official Music Video), Elvis Costello & The Attractions - (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding, Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers - I Won't Back Down (Official Music Video), While My Guitar Gently Weeps (Remastered 2009), Elton John - Your Song (The Colosseum, Las Vegas 2005), The Killers - Mr. Brightside (Official Music Video), IMAGINE. Steve Winwood? He is in his 70s and can still sing every song in their catalog perfectly. A commanding singer in his own right, Frampton is perhaps most associated with one of his signature sounds, the talk-box effect (which allows a musician to control an instruments sound with their mouth), as showcased on the hit Show Me The Way. Key Tracks. Ever listen to still loving you? Warner Bros. moved Isaak to their Reprise Records label in 1988. Check out: White Room, Don Van Vliet (aka Captain Beefheart) possessed a remarkable, five-octave vocal range that was so powerful that he reputedly shattered a studio mic while recording Electricity for the Magic Bands debut album, Safe As Milk. or any pro sports, wine, stereo speakers, pizza.or ANYTHING that one considers the greatest, it all comes back to one undeniable factWhen someone aks you who the GREATEST whatever is, the answer is ALWAYS. Ummm Justin Hawkins, Matt Bellamy, Brian Johnson ? Too many bad singers on this list in the top. Perry should be higher. U might as well do a Top 100 best guitar players and not have Jimmy Hendrix in ur Top 5. In April 2010, Isaak was the special guest during Conan O'Brien's The Legally Prohibited from Being Funny on Television Tour performance at the Nob Hill Masonic Center in San Francisco, California. Born in Staffordshire, England, Plant was introduced to American blues music at an early age. Check out: Immigrant Song (live in 1972), One of rocks greatest ever frontmen, Mick Jagger is in a class of his own. [citation needed]. Chris Martin is lead singer, guitarist and pianist for the band Coldplay. From powerhouse belters to multi-octave vocalists with mind-boggling versatility, the best male rock singers have left their mark on music history. Check out: The Joker, Tim Buckley died at 28, in 1975, and earned little recognition during his lifetime. [18] The series premiere featured Trisha Yearwood and included their first-ever performance of "Breaking Apart", a song from Isaak's 1998 album Speak of the Devil that the two recorded as a duet for his 2009 album Mr. Lucky. What no colin hay from men at work who wrote this list one of oz best singers and guitars of the 80s. Check out: Bohemian Rhapsody. You had to be a legend, not necessarily great. Both he and Jennifer Weist are popular German rock singers. [5], Isaak attended Amos Alonzo Stagg High School in Stockton, graduating in 1974. Sure, all these guys made great songs and they all had appeal as singers, but a lot of them sounded the same on everything. While his prolific work rate shows no signs of letting up, neither does his ability to sprinkle vocal stardust all over his latest releases, such as the jazz-tinged Versatile and The Prophet Speaks consummate collection of covers and originals. Secondly, Brian Howe (d.2020, age 66) was still winning awards with a rock unicorn voice the year he died, he was a 5-octave high tenor with a whisky rasp, referred to in this business as a Unicorn voice in rock. Welcome to TV Guide's 12 Days of Chris-Mas, a . Others in lowers category. Your email address will not be published. Also in 2007, Isaak opened for Stevie Nicks on the first leg of her Crystal Visions Tour. Theres no doubting the power and passion of his performance on evergreen hits Chantilly Lace, Whole Lotta Shakin Goin On, and Great Balls Of Fire, but some of his country-flavored staples, such as Would You Take Another Chance On Me, also capture him at his plaintive best. Singer and guitarist who first rose to fame as a member of Philiae. Lamar Morris (British singer) Chris Mosdell; Marcus Mumford; N. 44. Bon Jovi and Joe Elliott top 20, and Robin Zander and Noddy Holder not on the list. Check out: Space Oddity, Jon Bon Jovi is broadly a tenor, but with a vocal range stretching between four and five octaves, giving him plenty of flexibility. Glaring ommission! With help from evergreen classics such as Ramblin Gamblin Man, Night Moves, and Turn The Page, the Detroit-born rock singer-songwriter has moved over 75 million records. Singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Jon Anderson co-founded prog-rock monoliths Yes with Chris Squire in 1968 and is regarded as one of rock's greatest singers. Check out: Blue Collar Man (Long Nights), Prior to his tragic death, in July 2017, Linkin Parks Chester Bennington had established himself as one of the most influential and significant male rock singers of the 21st Century. (classy, man). A four-octave vocal range musician, Mercury owned every stage he set foot on as much with his vivid performance as with his superhuman voice modulation. Pete Townshend once told Rolling Stone that his colleague had come on in leaps and bounds circa 1969s legendary Tommy (Roger then realised that he had a full range of sensibilities that he could tap into as a singer), and from there on, masterful albums such as Whos Next, Quadrophenia and The Who By Numbers demonstrated that Daltrey had grown into a powerhouse frontman who helped define what swaggering rock gods looked and sounded like. they were loud, they were passionate, they were in famous bands. Greats like Robert Plant, David Bowie, Steve Perry and Neil Young come to mind, as do icons like Bono, Mick Jagger and Bruce Springsteen. Layne Staley ALICE IN CHAINS. His first solo hit, Solsbury Hill, the Kate Bush duet Dont Give Up and his spellbinding anti-apartheid hymn, Biko, are three prime examples of Gabriels passionate and reflective vocal performances. Range, power, melodic. Check out: Simple Man, Though perhaps limited in technical ability, Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor delivers his bands songs with a panache and charisma thats his alone, and hes developed a creepy, nasally croon which has defined his style. Check out: Just, George Harrison was often overshadowed by his fellow-Beatles John Lennon and Paul McCartney, but he was no slouch as a vocalist. However, his husky, cigarettes and whiskey-soaked voice, along with his rumbling bass guitar, were integral components of Motrheads hallmark sound. Biggest miss on this list is Jimi Jamison / Survivo. Okay, I just looked at the title again legendary. Mick Jagger had hits but terrible, It hurts to listen to him sing. We are not worthy! Check out: Holy Diver, A Scottish-born expat with a voice sounding like it had been liberally soaked in whiskey, AC/DCs Bon Scott established himself as one of rocks truly great frontman long before his premature death, aged 33, in February 1980. Because there are so many more than just Evans, Pratt, Hemsworth and Pine. THE vocal talent extraordinaire bar-none!! I really, really loved his voice what an amazing singer! Chris Rock, 58 Comedian. Your MTV fanboy list is down the hall and to the left. Jim Morrison, Phil Linnot were in great bands but none of them was a great singer. Even in the comments nobody mentioned Scott Weiland. Who Is The Most Famous Chris In The World? Though not as adventurous or acrobatic as fellow-baritones Chris Cornell and Axl Rose, Kiedis remains a formidable performer on his own terms. for sure these 2 are missing , Klaus Meine ( Scorpions) and Phil Mogg ( UFO) . Robin Zander should be in top 5 and he is nor even on this list. Check out: All Along The Watchtower, One of the most iconic figures from the heavy rock and metal world, Lemmy certainly wasnt one of rocks by-the-book singers in the technical sense. he is not on that list at all?? Isaak is closely associated with film director David Lynch, who has used his music in numerous films. So Layne Staley who should be number one isnt even on the list? Chris Harms Is A Member Of . Like his band, Pettys voice oozed both toughness and tenderness, so its no surprise he was one of rocks most durable and distinctive presences, with four decades worth of classics to his name, including Listen To Her Heart, Free Fallin, I Wont Back Down, and the indelible duet with Fleetwood Mac singer Stevie Nicks Stop Draggin My Heart Around. A high tenor, Harrison often sang high harmonies on Beatles songs, but he could also sing in a lower register when required. And I swear that man has gills he never takes a breath. STEVE PERRY SHOULD BE ON MOUNT RUSHMORE !!! [7] After graduating from college, Isaak put together his first band, Silvertone. Check out: Ashtray Heart, Drummer and co-founder of The Band, Levon Helm shared lead singer duties with pianist Richard Manuel and bassist Rick Danko. Hey guys you are missing one person who didnt make the list does the name John Waite sound familiar to you guys Im impressed with some of the choices Brian Johnson,Lou Reed, Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, Paul Rodgers,Prince, David Bowie, Billy Idol, Jon Bon Jovi ,Dave Grohl, Michael Hutchence, You also Scott Weiland and Jakob Dylan and His dad Bob, I also think Joe Strummer was a great choice too I was a huge fan of the Clash mind you guys Im 42 but my taste in music is rather eclectic and also we cant forget Joe Jackson and Joe Strummers cohort Mick Jones I also admire Phil Lynott Joe Elliott as well Robert Palmer and Robin Zander and Rob Thomas and Rob Halford and lets not forget Alan Parsons Steve Miller now were talking and Lou Gramm and Kelly Hansen Chris Cornell perfect choice too. Christopher Julius Rock (born February 7, 1965) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, producer, and film director. Discover the most famous people named Chris including Chris Brown, Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Chris Pratt, Chris Sails and many more. For his 2009 album Mr. Lucky, Isaak collaborated with producer John Shanks. 42. How many celebrities named Chris can you think of? On tour, after filling arenas with 15,000-25,000 fans in sold-out shows 1985-1994, Brian Howe would deliver professional kick-butt performances while Si and Mick would gaslight him on stage. Because Solomon Burke never had a big crossover hit, "the King . He can shout, he can whisper and he can transform his voice so much that you would swear it was a different singer. More recently, though, its gained a subtlety and grace which have helped him tackle material ranging from the hypnotic Sunflower to the acoustic Friday Street and the soul-jazz flavored Its Written In The Stars as hes risen to the challenges of his eclectic, multi-decade solo career. Joe Elliot over Bruce Dickinson is ludicrous. 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