Top 10 Male Singers with a Deep Voice
Some voices cut through the noise, and then there are those that seem to rise from the depths of the earth itself. You know the ones, rich, thunderous, and so full of warmth that they could rattle your bones while simultaneously wrapping you in a velvet embrace. A deep voice in music is more than just a low pitch. It carries authority, mystery, and sometimes even a touch of danger. It's the kind of voice that can make a love song feel like a promise or turn a simple lyric into something unforgettable.Think about the legends of low-register singing. Some croon their way into your heart with smooth, effortless baritones, while others boom like a force of nature, commanding every note with an unmistakable presence. Some voices are sleek and polished, making you want to dim the lights and pour a glass of something strong. Others bring a raw, gritty depth that could just as easily soundtrack a western standoff as it could a rock ballad.
Of course, opinions vary on who owns the greatest deep voice in music history, and that's where you come in. Your vote can tip the scales. If you think a certain singer's baritone deserves more love, or if you're shocked to see a familiar name lower on the list, make your voice heard.
Tim's range is just astounding. When he sings down in the basement, it vibrates the stage, your goosebumps, everything. Yet he can sing all the way up through tenor without breaking a sweat, and does so frequently with his group, Home Free Vocal Band. He is, hands down, the best bass I've ever heard.
I love being down in the depths with Tim Foust! He is the Home Free "Super Bass Man," with emphasis on the "Super." But you can also say that he goes both ways - on the musical scale, y'all - deeper than deep, and higher than you would ever expect him to be! Mrs. Foust, we Fries are so proud of your "Booming" baby boy - Tim Foust!
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.
Barry Eugene Carter, better known by his stage name Barry White, was an American singer-songwriter, musician, record producer and composer. Voices don't come any deeper than this singer's voice, and he sounds fabulous!
His songs are not exactly my type, but this contest is not about who you like.
Absolutely! His voice is so deep and sexy!
Boris Christoff was a Bulgarian opera singer, widely considered to have been one of the greatest basses of the 20th century.
Leonard Norman Cohen was a Canadian singer-songwriter, poet and novelist. His work explored religion, politics, isolation, sexuality and personal relationships. Cohen died on November 7, 2016 at the age of 82. Love the voice!
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
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 Even though it is a cover, "Hurt" is a great interpretation by this artist.
His deep voice was truly distinctive in the late '50s and '60s. This was one of the reasons he became an outlaw in music.
I love me some Johnny!
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 A beautiful man with a beautiful deep voice. He was the greatest entertainer who ever walked the earth. God bless you, darling Elvis. You gave so much pleasure to millions of people. Rest in peace.
When he goes "oohhh," I feel that.
Till Lindemann is a German singer, songwriter, musician, actor, poet, and pyrotechnician. He is best known as the lead vocalist and frontman of the German Neue Deutsche Härte band Rammstein. Listen to Amour. He has such a soothing voice. It can range from sexy to calming, and that's what I love about him.
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Glenn Danzig is an American singer, songwriter, and musician from Lodi, New Jersey. He is the founder of the bands Misfits, Samhain and Danzig. He owns the Evilive record label as well as Verotik, an adult-oriented comic book publishing company.
Fernando Ribeiro has been the lead vocalist for the Portuguese metal band Moonspell since 1992. He sings gothic metal, black metal, doom metal, melodic death metal.
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.
James Douglas "Jim" Morrison was an American singer, songwriter, and poet best remembered as the lead singer of the Doors. Jim Morrison has the best deep voice.
William Michael Albert Broad, known professionally by his stage name Billy Idol, is an English musician, singer, songwriter and actor.
Hiram King "Hank" Williams, was an American singer-songwriter and musician. His band was called "The Driftin' Cowboys"
Levi Stubbs was an American baritone singer, best known as the lead vocalist of the R&B group the Four Tops, a band known for a variety of Motown hit records and other songs created in the 1960s and 1970s.
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
Eric Victor Burdon is an English singer-songwriter and actor. He was previously the vocalist of rock band The Animals and funk band War. He is regarded as one of the British Invasion's most distinct singers with his deep, powerful blues-rock voice.
George Ezra Barnett (born 7 June 1993) is an English musician.After releasing two EPs, Did You Hear the Rain? (2013) and Cassy O' (2014), Ezra rose to prominence with the release of his hit single "Budapest," which reached number one in several countries.
His debut studio album, Wanted... read more
Great voice, and he sings really fun songs.
He has a beautiful voice but isn't widely recognized due to his work as a bass in an a cappella group. His new solo music is coming out in 2019 and promises to be a rich introduction to his abilities as a singer.
I'm amazed Avi isn't higher on this list. This guy has a beautiful, deep voice.
His new solo music is out, and it's amazing. He deserves a higher rating.
José Plácido Domingo Embil, known as Plácido Domingo, is a Spanish tenor, conductor and arts administrator. What can you say? Amazing!
I don't do opera.
Andrew Dennis "Andy" Biersack, formerly known as Andy Six, is an American singer and pianist. He is the founder and lead vocalist for the American rock band Black Veil Brides, and is its only remaining original member. Wonderfully deep, warm, and a little raspy! Especially in his project as "Andy Black," you can enjoy his voice in full depth.
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.