10 Best Hard Rock and Heavy Metal Vocalists
Vincent Neil Wharton is an American vocalist and musician, best known as the lead vocalist of glam metal/ hair metal band Mötley Crüe. Lead singer of Motley Crue, his high but firm voice will go down in history, especially when backed up by Nick Mars and on classics such as "Kickstart My Heart", "Dr. Feelgood", and "Too Young to Fall in Love".
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Robert Anthony Plant (born 20 August 1948) is an English musician, singer, and songwriter best known as the lead singer and lyricist of the rock band Led Zeppelin. Plant's deep and powerful voice provides an enormous boost to Led Zeppelin, and his charismatic flair adds decorum to otherwise bland tracks. His live versions of certain songs have been unforgettable.
John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne was born on December 3, 1948. He is also known as ''The Prince of Darkness''. Ozzy is an English singer, songwriter, and television personality. He rose to prominence in the early 1970s as the lead vocalist of the band Black Sabbath. Osbourne was fired from Black Sabbath in 1979 and has since had a successful solo career, releasing 11 studio albums. The ex-Black Sabbath frontman then went on to start his own band, and of course, it was brilliant. From 1968 to the present, his amazing vocal talent has created amazing tracks (admittedly with the help of guitarists such as Randy Rhoads). Just listen to him at anytime from '72 to '91, and you're SOLD.
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Steven Tyler is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and former television music competition judge, best known as the lead singer of the Boston-based rock band Aerosmith, in which he also plays the harmonica, and occasional piano and percussion. The longtime Aerosmith lead singer has added a beautiful (although sometimes raunchy) quality to his band since 1973. Whether it's his wild yowl on "Back in the Saddle" or his low, long depth on "Cryin'", this guy does it all.
Ronnie James Dio (born Ronald James Padavona; July 10, 1942 – May 16, 2010) was an American heavy metal singer, songwriter and musician. He fronted and/or founded numerous groups including Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Dio and Heaven & Hell. He is credited with popularizing the "metal horns" hand gesture in metal culture and is known for his medieval themed lyrics. Dio possessed a powerful versatile vocal range capable of singing both hard rock and lighter ballads; according to Rainbow/Deep Purple guitarist Ritchie Blackmore upon hearing him sing, "I felt shivers down my spine." Dio sold over 47 million albums throughout his career.
He died from stomach cancer in 2010 at the age of 67. Although sometimes short-winded, this amazing singer can sing with the best of them. His voice, so easily manipulated to suit every track, is unforgettable once heard; and his live concerts were amazing events that could not be missed. He also popularized the "Metal Horns" gesture, how can you go wrong with that?
Robert John Arthur "Rob" Halford is an English singer and songwriter, who is best known as the lead vocalist for the Grammy Award-winning heavy metal band Judas Priest and famed for his powerful wide ranging operatic voice. Put simply, Rob Halford is just amazing. His greatly ranged voice is able to rock any track, and he loves being live. His theatrical vocals totally amaze you from the start, pull you in, and leave you pleading for more of the drama.
William Bruce Rose Jr., better known as 'Axl Rose', is an American singer born on February 6, 1962, in Lafayette, Indiana. He Is the founder and lead singer of the hard rock band Guns N' Roses. He is a celebrated but controversial figure in the world of rock. Without Axl Rose, G&R would just be "Guns". While Slash is great, Axl puts all the pieces together. With his high, dramatic, and sinister vocals, Rose makes Guns & Roses unforgettable.
David Lee Roth is an American rock vocalist, songwriter, actor, author, and former radio personality. The first Van Halen lead singer, David Lee Roth added his great American flair to several numbers. His loud but musical yell worked wonders with guitarist Eddie Van Halen, and together, they produced some unforgettable songs. (Who can forget "Hot For Teacher"? )
William Frederick "Billy" Gibbons is an American musician, singer, songwriter, producer, and actor, best known as the guitarist and lead vocalist of the American rock band ZZ Top. With a raunchy Texan drawl and a voice that opens up at command, Billy Gibbons is an amazing singer whose varied compositions include the ZZ Top work, where he not only sings but also plays guitar!
Alice Cooper is an American singer, songwriter, musician and occasional actor whose career spans over five decades. While his antics are unforgettable, they often overshadow his music. His clever lyrics and theatrical voice has bedazzled people for ages, and seeing him live is a crazy spectacle. His nighttime talk show, although riddled with commercials, is also great.