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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Damon Albarn is an English singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He is known as the lead singer of the British rock band Blur, the co-founder, vocalist, instrumentalist and principal songwriter of the virtual band Gorillaz. He was born on March 23, 1968, in Whitechapel, London, England. Albarn... 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
David Eric "Dave" Grohl is an American rock musician, multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, producer and film director. He is best known as the former drummer of the hugely popular 90s grunge band Nirvana and the vocalist/guitarist for the alternative rock band Foo Fighters. He has sat behind the... read more
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
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 moreThe Newcomers
Billie Joe Armstrong (born February 17, 1972) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and actor best known as the lead vocalist, primary songwriter, and guitarist of the punk rock band Green Day, which he co-founded with Mike Dirnt... read more
Michael Kenji "Mike" Shinoda (born 11 February 1977) is an American musician, rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, graphic designer, manager and film composer. He co-founded Linkin Park in 1996 and is the band's rhythm guitarist, primary songwriter, keyboardist, producer, and co-lead vocalist... read moreAnyone 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!
Eric Adams has been the singer of the American heavy metal band Manowar since its inception in 1980. Previously, he sang for a group called LOOKS, a band which also included future Manowar bassist and childhood friend, Joey DeMaio.
Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 - April 21st, 2016) was an American musician, best known for being one of the most popular and influential artists from the 80s, with songs such as "Purple Rain", "Little Red Corvette", "1999", and "When Doves Cry" .
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.
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.
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 more
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.
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.
John R. "Johnny" Cash (1932-2003) was an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, actor, and author, who was widely considered one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century and one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold more than 90 million records worldwide. He died of... read more
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 Underrated as a vocalist. Wild Is the Wind is an amazing performance. It's mind-boggling to think a puff of wind would have blown him over at the time since he was in his cocaine phase.
Very strong voice, seldom needed more than one take.
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.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.