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.

1. Tim Foust

   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!

2. Barry White

   

   Barry Eugene Carter, better known by his stage name Barry White, was an American singer-songwriter, musician, record producer, and composer. He was renowned for his deep bass-baritone voice and romantic image. White released numerous hit songs and albums, becoming one of the best-selling music artists... read more

   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!

3. Boris Christoff

   

   Boris Christoff was a Bulgarian opera singer widely regarded as one of the greatest basses of the 20th century. He had a powerful and resonant voice that made him famous throughout Europe. His most acclaimed roles included Boris Godunov and other Russian bass roles in operas by Mussorgsky and Glinka... read more

4. Peter Steele

   

   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. Known for his deep voice and dark sense of humor, Steele was previously a member of the thrash band Carnivore. He passed away in 2010.

5. Leonard Cohen

   

   Leonard Norman Cohen was a Canadian singer-songwriter, poet, and novelist. His work explored themes such as religion, politics, isolation, sexuality, and personal relationships. Cohen passed away on November 7, 2016, at the age of 82, shortly after releasing his final album, You Want It Darker.

   Love the voice!

6. Johnny Cash

   

   John R. "Johnny" Cash (1932-2003) was an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, actor, and author. He is widely considered one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century and one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with more than 90 million records sold worldwide.... 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!

7. Ian Curtis

   

   Ian Kevin Curtis (July 15, 1956 - May 18, 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.

   Curtis, who suffered from epilepsy and depression, died by suicide on May 18, 1980, at the age of 23, on the eve of... read more

8. Glenn Danzig

   

   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.

9. Elvis Presley

   

   Elvis Aaron Presley was an American singer and actor, widely dubbed the "King of Rock and Roll" and regarded as a pivotal cultural icon of the 20th century. His energetic musical interpretation and provocative performance style, bridging racial music traditions in a shifting era, both fueled his fame... 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.

10. Fernando Ribeiro

    

    Fernando Ribeiro has been the lead vocalist for the Portuguese metal band Moonspell since 1992. He performs in gothic metal, black metal, doom metal, and melodic death metal styles. Under his leadership, Moonspell became one of Portugal's most internationally recognized metal bands.

The Newcomers
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    Gackt

    

    Gakuto Oshiro (大城 ガクト Ōshiro Gakuto, born July 4, 1973), better known by his mononymous stage name Gackt, is a Japanese musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He has been active since 1993, first as the frontman of the short-lived independent band Cains:Feel and later for the now-defunct... read more

The Contenders

13. Bing Crosby

    

    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. He was also a major film star and won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in "Going My Way" (1944).

14. Billy Idol

    

    William Michael Albert Broad, known professionally by his stage name Billy Idol, is an English musician, singer, songwriter, and actor. He rose to fame in the 1980s with hits like Rebel Yell and White Wedding. Idol was a prominent figure in the punk rock and new wave scenes.

15. Bill Medley

16. Hank Williams

    

    Hiram King "Hank" Williams was an American singer-songwriter and musician. He is regarded as one of the most influential figures in country music history. His backing band was called The Drifting Cowboys.

17. Levi Stubbs

    

    Levi Stubbs was an American baritone singer, best known as the lead vocalist of the Four Tops, a Motown group famous for numerous hits in the 1960s and 1970s. His powerful voice helped define the group's sound on songs such as Reach Out I'll Be There and I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch). Stubbs... read more

18. Matt Barlow

    

    Matthew "Matt" Barlow is an American heavy metal singer and former police officer. He was the lead singer for Iced Earth during the 1990s and 2000s.

    After the September 11, 2001 attacks, Barlow left music to become a police officer and serve his community. He returned to music in 2007 and is currently... read more

19. Eric Burdon

    

    Eric Victor Burdon is an English singer, songwriter, and actor. He gained fame as the lead vocalist of the rock band The Animals and later joined the funk band War. Burdon is widely recognized as one of the most distinctive voices of the British Invasion, known for his deep, powerful, blues-influenced... read more

20. George Ezra

    

    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 on Voyage, was... read more

    Great voice, and he sings really fun songs.

21. Avi Kaplan

    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.

22. Jim Morrison

    

    James Douglas "Jim" Morrison (December 8, 1943 - July 3, 1971) was an American singer, songwriter, and poet best remembered as the lead vocalist and lyricist of The Doors. He became a counterculture icon of the 1960s, known for his flamboyant stage presence and poetic lyrics. Morrison died in Paris in... read more

    Jim Morrison has the best deep voice.

23. Andy Biersack

    

    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 remains its only original member. Biersack also pursued a solo career under the name Andy Black, releasing the album The Shadow... read more

    Wonderfully deep, warm, and a little raspy! Especially in his project as "Andy Black," you can enjoy his voice in full depth.

24. Eddie Vedder

    

    Eddie Vedder, born Edward Louis Severson III on December 23, 1964, is an American singer, musician, and songwriter. He is best known as the lead vocalist and one of the guitarists for the rock band Pearl Jam, with whom he rose to fame during the early 1990s grunge movement. Vedder is also known for his... read more

25. Till Lindemann

    

    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. Lindemann is also known for his solo project, Lindemann, and for his provocative and theatrical performance style... read more

    Listen to Amour. He has such a soothing voice. It can range from sexy to calming, and that's what I love about him.

26. 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 sales promotion officer and a housewife.

    He earned praise for his experimental and creative music, winning numerous awards and gaining admiration from... read more

27. Andrew Eldritch