From mod to grunge, rock singers have been defining the way fans listen to music for decades. It’s that little bit of grit and truth that makes rock’s genres so honest, captivating and real. For the most part, it is the singer’s responsibility to draw in the listener with a combination of vocal abilities and stage presence. Here are ten of the most iconic rock singers of all time, who’s voices have defined genres and defied people’s expectations.
Number Ten: Debbie Harry
Blondie is one of the most popular bands to have come out of the New York punk and new wave scene with Debbie Harry being one of the scene’s most iconic figures. Getting her start at Max’s Kansas City’s upstairs room, where she also worked as a waitress, her raw yet feminine …show more content…
When he sings, he hits some very impressive notes in the upper register. Though the fate of Guns ‘N’ Roses is always up in the air (they are planning to reunite at Coachella 2016), Rose has continually raged on as one of the most legendary hard rock bands.
Number Two: Joan Jett
Joan Jett is one of the most hard-rocking women in music today. Starting out with The Runaways and eventually starting her own band, The Blackhearts, she has been a fixture in the punk and rock scenes for more than 40 years. She has released some of the most iconic rock songs ever, displaying her raw vocals with a sneer.
Number One: Freddie Mercury
One of the most iconic frontmen ever, Freddie Mercury is known for his colorful stage presence and operatic vocal arrangements. With a vocal range spanning four octaves, he is able to hit outstanding high notes and lower ones, sometimes all within one song. Classic Rock named him the “best rock singer of all time” and by AllMusic as “one of rock’s greatest all-time entertainers,” as well as “one of the greatest voices in all of music.” Thank you for reading our list of the top 10 rock singers of all time. We hope you enjoyed
Number Ten: Debbie Harry
Blondie is one of the most popular bands to have come out of the New York punk and new wave scene with Debbie Harry being one of the scene’s most iconic figures. Getting her start at Max’s Kansas City’s upstairs room, where she also worked as a waitress, her raw yet feminine …show more content…
When he sings, he hits some very impressive notes in the upper register. Though the fate of Guns ‘N’ Roses is always up in the air (they are planning to reunite at Coachella 2016), Rose has continually raged on as one of the most legendary hard rock bands.
Number Two: Joan Jett
Joan Jett is one of the most hard-rocking women in music today. Starting out with The Runaways and eventually starting her own band, The Blackhearts, she has been a fixture in the punk and rock scenes for more than 40 years. She has released some of the most iconic rock songs ever, displaying her raw vocals with a sneer.
Number One: Freddie Mercury
One of the most iconic frontmen ever, Freddie Mercury is known for his colorful stage presence and operatic vocal arrangements. With a vocal range spanning four octaves, he is able to hit outstanding high notes and lower ones, sometimes all within one song. Classic Rock named him the “best rock singer of all time” and by AllMusic as “one of rock’s greatest all-time entertainers,” as well as “one of the greatest voices in all of music.” Thank you for reading our list of the top 10 rock singers of all time. We hope you enjoyed