Top Ten Best Rock Musicians

Now this one is a little tricky, anyone is qualified but think great musicians think versatile and skilled!
The Top Ten
1 Tom DeLonge Thomas Matthew "Tom" DeLonge, Jr., is an American musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur, and film producer. He was born in Poway, California on December 13, 1975. When he was in high school at age 15, he got expelled for drinking at a basketball game. He also used to play the trumpet,... read more

He deserves a good spot. He is one of the most creative music artists of today, and he does have talent. He may not be the best technical wise, but he has tons of creativity that is unbeatable. He plays many things, from synth, guitar, piano, bass, and he even uses everyday items to make music, very creative. Not to mention, he is a good songwriter(not Taylor Swift who keeps getting called a good songwriter, yet she sucks and has no variety), one of the best of this generation, he can write a variety of songs and make them sound like poetry. And I haven't heard a single ear bleeding song from him. Vocally, he may not be the best, but he has a unique voice I love to listen to. And when he is not drunk without auto tune, he sounds amazing, maybe not Freddie Mercury level, but good.

2 Freddie Mercury Freddie Mercury (born Farrokh Bulsara, 5th September 1946 - 24th November 1991) was a Zanzibari-born British singer of Indian descent, songwriter and record producer, known as the lead vocalist and songwriter of the British rock band Queen. He also became known for his flamboyant stage persona and four-octave... read more

He is number one, all the others are so far from his talent. It is a joke, that he is only number 5 in this list.

FREDDIE IS THE BEST MUSICIAN IN THE WORLD! He is/was/and forever will be the greatest Ever!

! Do I see well? Is he only in the 5th place?

3 Jimi Hendrix Jimi Hendrix (born November 27, 1942 - September 18, 1970) was an American rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter.

Although his mainstream career spanned only four years, he is widely regarded as one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music, and one of the most... read more

Simply the best great personality awesome sound and diversity in music awesome effect on people really he revolutionised rock for alleterni. RIP Jimi

4 Billie Joe Armstrong Billie Joe Armstrong is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and actor who is best known as the lead vocalist, primary songwriter, and guitarist of the punk rock band Green Day, which he co-founded with Mike Dirnt. He's also in side-project groups such as The Network, Foxboro HotTubs, Pinhead Gunpowder,... read more
5 Neil Peart Neil Ellwood Peart, (September 12, 1952 - January 7, 2020) was a Canadian musician and writer best known as the drummer and primary lyricist of the rock band Rush. Peart received numerous awards for his musical performances, including an induction into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 1983, making... read more
6 Chris Cheney
7 Bon Scott Ronald Belford "Bon" Scott was a Scottish-born Australian rock musician, best known for being the lead singer and lyricist of Australian hard rock band AC/DC from 1974 until his death in 1980. He was born in Forfar and lived in Kirriemuir, Scotland, for 5 years before moving to Melbourne, Australia,... read more
8 Chris Cornell Christopher John "Chris" Cornell was an American rock musician and singer-songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist, primary songwriter and rhythm guitarist for Seattle rock band Soundgarden and as former lead vocalist and songwriter for the supergroup Audioslave. His vocal range was C2 to A5, while... read more

He is simply amazing top for me

9 Paul McCartney Sir James Paul McCartney (born 18 June 1942) is an English singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and composer. With John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, he gained worldwide fame with the rock band the Beatles, one of the most popular and influential groups in the history of pop and rock... read more

Half of the greatest songwriting team of all time, excellent vocalist & instrumentalist. One of the most successful rock artists of all time. Should be #1

10 Paul Stanley Stanley Bert Eisen, known professionally by his stage name Paul Stanley, is an American musician, singer, songwriter and painter best known for being the rhythm guitarist and co-lead singer of the rock band Kiss.

The Newcomers

? Richard Wright Richard William "Rick" Wright was an English musician, composer, singer and songwriter. He was the main keyboardist and a backup vocalist for the psychedelic and progressive English rock band, Pink Floyd .
? Brian May Brian Harold May is an English musician, singer, songwriter and astrophysicist, best known as the lead guitarist of the rock band Queen.
The Contenders
11 Trent Reznor Michael Trent Reznor, known professionally as Trent Reznor, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and film score composer. He is known for his intense music videos.

Petty much, Trent reznor IS nine inch nails, one of the greatest bands ever created. This guy can do anything, and can write amazing music

drums, keyboard, bass, guitar, lyrics, vocals, NIN
this guys the whole package

This guy is so good there's even an enemy in the Mario games named after him.

12 Jimmy Page James Patrick Page is an English musician, songwriter, and record producer who achieved international success as the guitarist and founder of the rock band Led Zeppelin.

This is the worst list ever. Jimmy Page and Slash under Trent Reznor, Billie Joe Armstrong and Tom DeLonge

What is led zeppelin doing beneath nine inch nails. Come on people.

13 Bob Dylan Bob Dylan is an American singer-songwriter, author, and artist who has been an influential figure in popular music and culture for more than five decades.
14 Kurt Cobain Kurt Cobain was born February 20, 1967, in Aberdeen, Washington. In 1987, he started the grunge band Nirvana, which became one of the most successful bands ever. He was a talented yet troubled grunge performer. Kurt Cobain became a rock legend in the 1990s with his band. He committed suicide at his... read more

How is Kurt Cobain not in the top ten, then again, its a complete load of bollocks because John Lennon isn't in the top ten either. Kurt Cobain fronted one of the best rock bands ever. he changed music

He revolutionized rock and brought fans to mainstream rock! Definitely top 5!

15 Joel Madden
16 Ritchie Blackmore Richard Hugh "Ritchie" Blackmore is an English guitarist and songwriter, best known for his work in the hard rock/metal bands Deep Purple and Rainbow. He was ranked number 16 on Guitar World's "100 Greatest Metal Guitarists of All Time" in 2004, and number 50 in Rolling Stone magazine's list of the... read more
17 Phil May

The ring leader of British rock band and the Stones' greatest competitor, the Pretty Things, Phil May deserves a lot of credit.

In addition to being to an extravagant bisexual icon and overall badass - Phil wrote S.F. Sorrow, the first and widely under-appreciated concept album that inspired the Who's Tommy.

Hats off to May ♡

18 James Hetfield James Alan Hetfield was born on August 3, 1963. He is an American musician, singer and songwriter known for being the co-founder, lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist and main songwriter for the American heavy metal band Metallica.
19 David Bowie David Robert Jones, known professionally as David Bowie (January 8, 1947 - January 10, 2016) was an English singer born in London, the son of a fundraiser and a waitress. He is credited for his experimental and creative musical discography which has won praise and accolades for many critics and fans. The man who the world knew as David Bowie was an actor, a painter, a philosopher, and many other things. But first and foremost, and what he was known for most, he was a rock star, covering every genre from psychedelic folk to industrial. His influence on fashion, music, and pop culture in general remains as his legacy--along, of course, with his unforgettable music.
20 Keith Moon Keith John Moon was an English drummer for the rock band the Who. He was noted for his unique style and his eccentric, often self-destructive behaviour. His drumming continues to be praised by critics and musicians.
21 Carl Wilson Carl Dean Wilson was an American musician, singer, and songwriter who co-founded the Beach Boys. He is best remembered as their lead guitarist, as the youngest brother of bandmates Brian and Dennis Wilson, and as the group's de facto leader in the early 1970s.
22 Slash Saul Hudson, known professionally as Slash, is a British-American musician and songwriter. He is best known as the lead guitarist of the American hard rock band Guns N' Roses, with whom he achieved worldwide success in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
23 George Harrison George Harrison (1943 - 2001) was an English guitarist, singer, songwriter, and music and film producer who achieved international fame as the lead guitarist of the Beatles.
24 Leon Russell

Easily one of the best rock Musicians. Rock and Roll and Songwriters Halls of Fame. Arguably a top 3 rock pianist, who also wrote, sang, produced and played guitar, bass, mandolin very well. Fantastic live and studio performer who lent key support to many of the greats.

25 Ray Davies Raymond Douglas "Ray" Davies is an English musician. He was the rhythm guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter for The Kinks, which he led with his younger brother, Dave.
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