1 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 Freddie Mercury is the best singer ever. Freddie Mercury lived in Britain, but he was born in Zanzibar in Tanzania. In 1964, at the age of 18, he and his family were forced out of their home and moved to Britain.
He had to be first. Such an amazing voice. The British singer is actually descended from Indians, and he is the lead singer of Queen.
If there's a God of Song, it's Freddie. Being number one in this list or any list doesn't do him justice. He is above any list!
2 Elton John
Sir Elton Hercules John (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight; 25 March 1947) is an English singer, pianist and composer. Collaborating with lyricist Bernie Taupin since 1967 on more than 30 albums, John has sold over 300 million records, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. He has... read more Love his piano skills and his voice. He has a powerful voice.
3 John Lennon
John Winston Ono Lennon, MBE (9 October 1940 - 8 December 1980) was an English singer and songwriter who rose to worldwide fame as a co-founder of the Beatles, the most commercially successful band in the history of popular music. He was assassinated by Mark David Chapman on December 8, 1980 at age... read more Of course, he's pretty much the leader of the most famous band of all time! He's a great singer.
4 George Michael
Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou, known professionally as George Michael, was an English singer, songwriter, record producer, and philanthropist who rose to fame as a member of the music duo Wham!. Should be number 2 next to Freddie Mercury. Pitch perfect. The only artist at Freddie's tribute concert that even came close to the brilliance of Mercury. The best singer-songwriter of his generation.
He had the most beautiful, clear, calm voice ever. There will never be anyone in the world like him again. Thank you, George. I will never forget you. If only there was one more try.
The most beautiful voice, soul, and person. Both inside and out, George will never die. He shall be loved forever.
5 Mick Jagger
Sir Michael Philip "Mick" Jagger is an English singer, songwriter, and actor, best known as the lead vocalist and a co-founder of the Rolling Stones. The "coolest" guy in history also has a pretty decent voice and is a big part of The Rolling Stones.
6 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 Nobody has had the combined vocal range and flexibility that Paul had in his prime.
Well, we're talking about the best singers, aren't we?
Except Freddie Mercury, none is better than Paul.
7 Tom Jones
Sir Thomas Jones Woodward was a Welsh singer known by his stage name Tom Jones. He became one of the most popular vocalists to emerge from the mid-1960s. It seems this site doesn't distinguish between pop singers and Singers! Tom is a Singer!
8 Ed Sheeran
Edward Christopher "Ed" Sheeran is an English singer-songwriter and musician. He sang songs such as The A team and Shape of You. He was born in Hebden Bridge in Yorkshire and raised in Framlingham, Suffolk. Ed Sheeran is famous because his songs make people believe in something. There are other things you have to know about him. For example, he has friendships with many artists like Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande.
From that, we can conclude that Ed Sheeran is friendly to everyone.
Ed Sheeran is so talented in every way! His voice, his tunes, and not to mention the powerful lyrics that he writes himself. Definitely should be higher on the list!
Ed Sheeran is without a doubt my favorite singer. I just love his music, the lyrics, the genre, his voice, everything. My favorite song is "Castle On The Hill."
9 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... read more I think he should be much higher than he is currently. He has very good ideas.
10 Robbie Williams
Robert Peter Williams is an English singer, songwriter and actor. He was a member of the pop group Take That from 1990 to 1995 and again from 2009 to 2012. He has also had commercial success as a solo artist. He has an amazing voice. He was created for the stage! The cutest, sexiest, most sympathetic, most handsome, most charming, and most energetic man.
A legend. I hope he keeps writing and singing for a long time. His songs are amazing.
Very talented man, and he has a great voice.
The Contenders
11 Zayn Malik
Zain Javadd Malik, born on 12 January 1993, who records mononymously as ZAYN, is a British singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Bradford, ZAYN aspired to pursue a career in music from a young age leading him to audition as a solo artist for the British reality television music competition The X... read more The best creative singer. All his songs are masterpieces. He damn sure deserves to be in the top 10 list. He has amazing vocals along with some extraordinary talents.
Great going, dude. I'm Ankit and I admire you a lot. One thing, my favorite song is Dusk Till Dawn. Create some more songs like it.
Zayn is the best. His vocal notes are amazing, and I love him. He is handsome, talented, and just amazing.
Best male singer in this industry.
12 Van Morrison
Sir George Ivan Morrison OBE is a Northern Irish singer, songwriter, instrumentalist and record producer. In 2016, he was knighted for services to the music industry and to tourism in Northern Ireland. Best ever. Listen to Astral Weeks. Never been surpassed.
Phenomenal for decades! Best album: 'St. Dominic's Preview.' Best single: Brown-Eyed Girl.
13 Roger Waters
George Roger Waters is an English singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and composer. He is mostly known for being the secondary lead vocalist and bassist of Pink Floyd.
14 Bruce Dickinson
Paul Bruce Dickinson, known professionally as Bruce Dickinson, (born 7 August 1958) is an English musician, airline pilot, and broadcaster. He is most well known for being the lead singer in heavy metal band Iron Maiden and his solo career.Outside his career in music, Dickinson has pursued a number... read more
15 Rob Halford
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.
16 Sting
Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner CBE, known professionally by his stage name Sting, is an English musician, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, activist, actor, and philanthropist. He is best known as the lead singer for the English band The Police Not the best, but quite good though.
17 Ian Gillan
Ian Gillan is an English singer and songwriter. He originally found success as the lead singer and lyricist for Deep Purple, and the original singer on the rock opera concept album Jesus Christ Superstar by Andrew Lloyd Webber, where Gillan had the leading role (Jesus Christ). Ian Gillan, singer for Deep Purple, was also the original Jesus Christ in the rock opera 'Jesus Christ Superstar' (1970). He was selected for the role by its authors, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.
Give a listen to his aria "Gethsemane (I Only Want to Say)" from Jesus Christ Superstar. Make sure it's Ian Gillan because the aria was covered many times.
18 Liam Gallagher
William John Paul "Liam" Gallagher is an English musician, singer, and songwriter. He rose to fame as the lead singer of the rock band Oasis, and later as the singer of Beady Eye. His voice cracks my heart. His voice makes me cry.
His voice is beautiful and unique.
Great voice, and he is just cool!
19 Robert Plant
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. How can anyone not think that this man is the greatest vocalist that has ever been and will ever be, bar none? No one else comes close, and no one else ever will.
Robert Plant, the frontman of Led Zeppelin, is lower than Robbie Williams, Zayn Malik, Ed Sheeran, Chris Martin, and Liam Gallagher?
20 Sam Smith
Samuel Frederick "Sam" Smith is an English singer-songwriter born in London on May 19, 1992. They rose to fame in October 2012 when they were featured on Disclosure's breakthrough single "Latch", which peaked at number eleven on the UK Singles Chart. They are well known for songs like "Stay With Me",... read more Vocals with heartfelt emotion to boot. No competition.
He's the male version of Beyoncé!
21 Jonathan Antoine
Jonathan Antoine is a classically trained English tenor. He rose to fame after appearing on the sixth series of Britain's Got Talent in 2012 as one half of the classical duo Jonathan and Charlotte. What a great voice, and to be so young.
22 Billy Idol
William Michael Albert Broad, known professionally by his stage name Billy Idol, is an English musician, singer, songwriter and actor.
23 Olly Murs
Oliver Stanley Murs, known professionally as Olly Murs, is an English singer-songwriter, television presenter and actor. He first came to national attention for coming second in the sixth series of The X Factor in 2009.
24 John Newman
25 Alex Turner
Alexander David "Alex" Turner is an English musician. He is the lead vocalist, guitarist, and principal songwriter of the English rock band Arctic Monkeys.