Top Ten Greatest Male Baritones
Gianluca Ginoble is one of a kind. He has many attributes, making him the only one deserving of the title Number One Greatest Male Baritone. His voice, whether singing or speaking, is amazing and simply melts your heart. He sings from the depths of his soul, with perfect pitch, and can perform with or without accompaniment with such passion that it takes your breath away and brings tears to your eyes.
He draws people in with his natural charm, exquisite good looks, and unfailing kindness to all who come into contact with him. Gianluca, along with Ignazio Boschetto and Piero Barone, evokes such emotion that it is hard to believe. He can stand alone anywhere, whether with his stage presence or with his fans, demonstrating his love and respect for everyone.
He is nearly perfect, with his magnificent baritone voice that holds you spellbound. He is the best of the best.
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... read more
Hansi Kürsch, born Hans Jürgen Kürsch, is the lead singer, lyricist, co-composer and bassist for German power metal band Blind Guardian . Heavily influenced by Freddie Mercury, he creates a huge choir effect by overdubbing his own voice multiple times in complex, overlapping vocal harmonies. He records... read more
Joshua Winslow "Josh" Groban is an American singer, songwriter, actor, and record producer. His first four solo albums have been certified multi-platinum, and he was charted in 2007 as the number-one best selling artist in the United States, with over 22.3 million records. His silken, velvety baritone can bring you to tears one moment, then get you to your feet dancing the next! He is also a very humble, gentle man with a beautiful, generous heart. He founded the Find Your Light Foundation to help enrich the lives of young people through arts, education, and cultural awareness.
His personal experience and belief that the arts in children's and young adults' lives help shape and change them for the better, combined with the sobering reality that these exact programs are being cut from our schools and society at a drastic rate, make him more attuned than ever to the need for this focus.
Matthew 'Matt' Barlow is an American heavy metal singer and police officer. He was the lead singer for Iced Earth in the 1990s and 2000s. He is currently the lead singer for Ashes of Ares. After the September 11 terrorist attacks Matt Barlow decided to become a police officer and contribute to the "real... read more
Louis Marullo (born July 12, 1952), known professionally as Eric Adams, is an American singer who has been the frontman of the heavy metal band Manowar since its inception in 1980. Previously, he sang for the group Looks, which also included childhood friend and future Manowar bassist Joey DeMaio. His... read more
John Nicholas Oliva, known as Jon Oliva, is an American composer, multi-instrumentalist and singer. Co-founder of the metal band Savatage and the rock opera Trans-Siberian Orchestra. He's got a real 4 octave range, able to morph the sound of his voice to any style, from John Lennon and Freddie Mercury,... read more
Jørn Lande is a Norwegian metal and hard rock singer known for his solo career as Jorn, and providing vocals for Avantasia, Masterplan, Ark, Beyond Twilight, Millenium, Allen/Lande, Mundanus Imperium, Vagabond, The Snakes, Ayreon.Anyone who likes an awesome baritone but hasn't heard Carlos Marin is missing an incredible treat. Find Il Divo on YouTube if you want a quick listen. As a group, these guys are the best. As individuals, their voices are full of emotion and perfection. Highly recommend you give Carlos a listen soon! SANDRA
Carlos blows me away when he rears back and sings out with that magnificent voice. I love him in the Il Divo group. His ever-present smile, sometimes in the middle of a note, directed at the audience, particularly the ladies, is captivating. He has made me an opera fan as well as a fan of the crossover tunes Il Divo sings. Fantastic!
Roy Sætre Khantatat, is a Norwegian singer-songwriter. Commonly known as Roy Khan or simply Khan, he was the lead vocalist for the symphonic power metal band Kamelot from 1997 to his departure in 2011. He co-wrote most of Kamelot's songs with the band's guitarist and founder Thomas Youngblood during... read moreThe Newcomers
Michael Kenji "Mike" Shinoda (born February 11, 1977) is an American musician, rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, graphic designer, manager, and film composer. He co-founded Linkin Park in 1996 and serves as the band's rhythm guitarist, primary songwriter, keyboardist, producer, and co-lead... read more
Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra (December 12, 1915 – May 14, 1998) was an American singer, actor, and producer who was one of the most popular and influential musical artists of the 20th century. He is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold more than 150 million records worldwide... read more Undoubtedly number one. Not only the voice and breath control, but he had a unique ability to understand a song, make it come to life, and make it his own.
That voice. I just melt. Just beautiful. A voice that builds a protective wall around me whenever I listen to him. I adore this gentleman. Pleased Ol' Blue Eyes made your top two!
Incomparable. The best vocal actor of all time.
Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American singer and actor. Dubbed the "King of Rock and Roll", he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century. His energized interpretations of songs and sexually provocative performance style, combined... read more He was very special. He had "IT." He should have made it big time as an actor in top-rated American movies and shows. He had the talent, voice, good looks, movement, and admiration of many around the world.
Elvis completes the sound with his gospel roots. He made it popular with his soulful gospel/blues background. No one else did that in popular music, making it unique.
Despite his death, he will still live on as a music legend and a talented man.
Philip Hansen "Phil" Anselmo is an American musician who is best known as the former lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Pantera. He currently is the vocalist of heavy metal bands Down and Superjoint Ritual. This is the guy. His vocals have evolved a lot. Listen to Cemetery Gates, Cowboys from Hell, 5 Minutes Alone, I'm Broken, Floods, Great Southern Trendkill, A New Level, Domination, Medicine Man, and Primal Concrete Sledge. Phil is my favorite metal vocalist. If you don't listen to metal, Pantera will get you there.
Eddie Vedder is an American musician, singer and songwriter best known as a member of the rock band Pearl Jam, with whom he performs lead vocals and is one of three guitarists. Beautiful, powerful, raw voice. Surpasses all others on this list with ease.
Eddie has a great passionate voice. He should be higher up!
Beautiful, emotional, meaningful voice.
Scott Walker is an American-born British singer-songwriter, composer and record producer. He is noted for his distinctive baritone voice and for the unorthodox career path which has taken him from 1960s pop icon to 21st-century avant-garde musician. When he first came over to the UK at the age of 22, his exceptional baritone voice, along with his good looks, stunned many people. Although not operatically trained, his voice is a pure gift, and he sings with such sensitivity and emotion.
His earlier work, particularly his own compositions, shows a penetrating observation and keen insight into human nature, which he expresses poetically in his lyrics. He has touched so many. His recent work is more experimental and multilayered, using political and other events as a springboard to convey something deeper. He uses his voice in a different way.
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 thrash metal band Metallica.The most beautiful lyric baritone of the last 50 years, spanning from baroque music to modern composers. He is a fantastic, intelligent actor and a very handsome man. The best Don Giovanni of his time and truly great in all his other roles, from Ulisse to Billy Budd.
A specialist in Mozart, he perfectly interprets songs from Schubert to "songs his father taught him." He taught me to love the songs of Ralph Vaughan Williams as well as songs from his home in the North of England. Sir Thomas can sing operettas and musicals with the same high quality as opera, which is rather unusual for an opera singer and shows his talent and versatility.
Piero has such a rich and full voice, and his voice comes from deep within him. Every song he sings is beautiful and powerful. He is absolutely an awesome singer, and I could listen to him, song after song. He is getting even better, and he just turned 20!
Joseph Anthony Fatone Jr., is an American singer, dancer, actor and television personality. He is best known as a member of the boyband NSYNC, in which he sang baritone. Joey's voice is so soft and soothing to my ears when he sings alone.
But with NSYNC, we couldn't hear his vocals because of that deep bass by Lance.
Petrus Thomas Ratajczyk, better known by his stage name Peter Steele, was the lead singer, bassist and composer for the gothic metal band Type O Negative.One of the best. His interpretation of Wagner, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Mozart, etc., is ALWAYS something to listen to and enjoy.
Bryn Terfel truly is a legend, the best in my opinion.
Bryn Terfel is extraordinary. A gift to mankind.
Harry Lillis "Bing" Crosby, Jr. was an American singer and actor. Crosby's trademark warm bass-baritone voice made him one of the most popular recording artists of the pre rock and roll era. One of the greatest baritones ever. I grew up in the 60s, so I'm a big Jim Morrison fan too. Crosby just made singing seem so effortless.
Ian Kevin Curtis (15 July 1956 – 18 May 1980) was an English musician and singer-songwriter. He is best known as the lead singer and lyricist of the post-punk band Joy Division... read more Yeah! I mean, just listen to the range of things he expressed. From "Shadowplay" to "Dead Souls" to "Transmission," notice how his voice keeps up with the band even at the heaviest moments. Incredible, really.