Top Ten Male Singers with the Best Falsetto

1. Barry Gibb

   

   Barry Alan Crompton Gibb is a British singer, songwriter, and record producer. He rose to international fame as a co-founder of the Bee Gees, one of the most commercially successful and influential groups in music history. Known for his distinctive falsetto voice, Gibb has been inducted into the Rock... read more

   Barry's falsetto is simply unforgettable. Barry has the richest, clearest, greatest falsetto I have ever seen, absolute perfection. Nobody deserves number one more than him.

   Robin and Maurice's falsettos too were special in their own right. Robin had a distinctive high-pitched falsetto which can easily be heard in the Bee Gees songs.

   Maurice's falsetto, on the other hand, was more in the middle but more similar to Barry's than Robin's. Maurice's falsetto did not stand out like Barry's, and it was not as high-pitched as Robin's, but it perfectly balanced the Bee Gees' sound.

   The Bee Gees were the masters of falsetto, hands down. Nobody could do falsetto like the Bee Gees did.

2. Brian Wilson

   

   Brian Douglas Wilson (1942-2025) was an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer best known for being the multi-tasking leader and co-founder of the Beach Boys. He essentially blended upbeat three-chord rock with layered classical harmonies to build a globally recognized California... read more

   His falsettos were a very important part of the legendary Beach Boys harmonies. Also, he could hit high falsetto notes pretty naturally and effortlessly.

   This should not even be a competition. Listen to 'Surf's Up' and tell me anyone did it better.

   Sometimes his voice is just high-pitched, other times it is a falsetto.

3. Dimash Kudaibergen

   

   Dinmukhamed Kanatuly Kudaibergenov, commonly known as Dimash Kudaibergen, was born on May 24, 1994. He is a Kazakh singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist.

   He gained international recognition as a contestant on the Chinese talent show Singer 2017, where he finished as the runner-up. Dimash... read more

   Dimash has nothing to do in this category because he has not a fake, but a voice with volume and vibrato! And all the same - he is the best!

   Falsetto Dimash is a separate conversation. This register sounds like a full-fledged, voluminous voice colored with vibrato. Dimash has no equal here!

   Dimash's falsetto is often praised because it has color, volume, and a gorgeous vibrato. Dimash is the best!

4. Prince

   

   Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 - April 21, 2016) was an American musician, widely regarded as one of the most popular and influential artists of the 1980s. He was known for his eclectic musical style, flamboyant stage presence, and mastery of multiple instruments. Some of his most iconic songs include... read more

   Prince had one of the highest male falsettos in the world. It was devastating to see him go.

5. Thom Yorke

   

   Thomas Edward "Thom" Yorke is an English musician best known as the lead singer and principal songwriter of the alternative rock band Radiohead.

   He has also released solo projects such as The Eraser and co-founded the experimental band Atoms for Peace. Yorke is known for his distinctive voice... read more

   Unlike many on this list, Thom manages to squeeze unbelievable amounts of emotion out of every word. The only one here who I think can compare is Jeff Buckley.

6. Matt Bellamy

   

   Matthew James "Matt" Bellamy is an English musician, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and composer. He is best known as the lead vocalist and principal songwriter of the alternative rock band Muse. Bellamy's dynamic guitar work, falsetto vocals, and classically influenced piano compositions... read more

   Check out the end of the song "Showbiz." He has an incredibly unique and screaming falsetto voice that can be found on almost every Muse song in their first three to four albums. On "Survival," he hits the same high note as "Showbiz," but it sounds completely different, showing how his falsetto style has changed from an intense scream to something more opera-like.

   This guy has one of the best falsettos to date!

7. Jeff Buckley

   

   Jeffrey Scott "Jeff" Buckley (November 17, 1966 - May 29, 1997), who was raised as Scott "Scottie" Moorhead, was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist.

   Buckley was born in Anaheim, California, into a musical family. His mother, Mary Guibert, was a classically trained musician, and his father... read more

8. Phil Perry

9. Eric Benet

   

   Eric Benét Jordan, known professionally as Eric Benét, is an American R&B and neo soul singer-songwriter and actor. He has received a total of four Grammy nominations for his musical work. Benét is also known for his roles in television and his marriage to actress Halle Berry from 2001 to 2005.

10. Michael Jackson

    

    Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 - June 25, 2009) was an American singer, dancer, and songwriter. He passed away from cardiac arrest caused by acute propofol and benzodiazepine intoxication, which was ruled a homicide. Jackson is widely regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures... read more

    He should be number three, after Smokey Robinson and Eddie Kendricks of The Temptations.

The Newcomers
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    James Ingram

    

    James Edward Ingram (February 16, 1952 - January 29, 2019) was an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and instrumentalist. He was known for his smooth R&B style and hit songs like Just Once and Baby, Come to Me. During his career, he won two Grammy Awards and earned multiple nominations for... read more

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    Johnny Gill

    

    Johnny Gill Jr. (born May 22, 1966) is an American singer and songwriter known for his powerful, deep, and soulful voice, often compared to the late Teddy Pendergrass. He began his music career as a solo artist in the 1980s, releasing two albums that received limited attention. His career took a significant... read more

The Contenders

13. Smokey Robinson

    

    William "Smokey" Robinson, Jr. is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and former record executive. He was the founder and frontman of the Motown vocal group The Miracles. Robinson also served as the vice president of Motown Records and has had a successful solo career.

    The BEST. In 2022, my daughter took me to see him in concert, and he was still fabulous. Still sexy at 81.

14. Brian McKnight

    

    Brian McKnight, born June 5, 1969, is an American R&B singer-songwriter, arranger, producer, and musician. He is a multi-instrumentalist who plays eight instruments, including piano, guitar, bass, percussion, trombone, tuba, flugelhorn, and trumpet. He is recognized as one of the few leggiero tenors... read more

15. Justin Timberlake

    

    Justin Randall Timberlake is an American singer-songwriter, actor, dancer, and record producer. Born and raised in Tennessee, he began his career on television shows like Star Search and The All-New Mickey Mouse Club. He gained fame as a member of the boy band NSYNC before launching a successful solo... read more

16. Tiny Tim

    

    Herbert Buckingham Khaury, known professionally as Tiny Tim, was an American singer, ukulele player, and musical archivist. He rose to fame in the late 1960s with his rendition of Tiptoe Through the Tulips. Tiny Tim was known for his falsetto voice and eccentric stage persona.

    One of the best falsetto voices ever. In his prime, he could sing up to a C6 and sounded just like a soprano opera singer. There is a video on YouTube where he does a baritone/soprano duet with himself. Remarkable.

17. Maxwell

    

    Gerald Maxwell Rivera, better known by his stage names Maxwell and Musze, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actor. He is credited with helping to shape the neo-soul movement with his debut album Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite in 1996. Maxwell has won multiple Grammy Awards throughout... read more

18. Carl Wilson

    

    Carl Dean Wilson was an American musician, singer, and songwriter who co-founded the Beach Boys. He is best remembered as the band's lead guitarist and for being the youngest brother of bandmates Brian and Dennis Wilson. Carl served as the group's de facto leader during the early 1970s and was known... read more

19. Chris Martin

    

    Christopher Anthony John "Chris" Martin is an English singer, songwriter, and musician. He's best known as the co-founder and lead singer of the rock band Coldplay.

    He's written and produced for various artists and has been involved in many charitable efforts.

    If he's good at anything, it's writing ballads and singing with a falsetto.

20. Freddie Mercury

    

    Freddie Mercury was a Zanzibar-born British singer of Indian descent, songwriter, and record producer best known as the lead vocalist and lyricist of the rock band Queen. He achieved fame for his flamboyant stage persona and remarkable four-octave vocal range.... read more

    The best rock singer, could do pop and opera just as well. He will forever be number one.

    He could make anything with his voice. He could sing in falsetto, too.

    Listen to: "Pain is so close to pleasure."

21. Paul McCartney

    

    Sir James Paul McCartney (born June 18, 1942) is an English singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and composer. With John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, he gained worldwide fame as a member of the rock band The Beatles, one of the most popular and influential groups in the history of pop... read more

    Was great as a Beatle and even better as a solo artist.

22. Robin Gibb

    

    Natural-sounding falsetto. Like Barry, he could sing up to a mezzo-soprano. In the song Living Together, he sounds just like a woman.

    I think he had a better singing voice than Barry (natural and falsetto). This man could sing in bass, baritone, tenor, and falsetto. He had it all, plus he put emotion into his presentation.

    For all those unfortunates like myself who do not know, Barry was more well-known, but Robin was better. He had the beautiful falsetto that almost always accompanied Barry's.

    He also has the best vibrato I've ever heard.

23. Marques Houston

24. Frankie Valli

    

    Frankie Valli is an American singer and actor, known as the frontman of The Four Seasons beginning in 1960. He is known for his unusually powerful head voice.

    I saw him live in concert when he was in his early 70s, and he was fantastic! And I love the musical "Jersey Boys." The guys I saw at different performances who were chosen to play the part of Frankie Valli were fabulous, both singing those high, high notes and their acting was great.

    Guys, Frankie Valli when he was with the Four Seasons is the coolest falsetto you would ever hear. It adds a particular flair. Sherry, Big Girls Don't Cry, Walk Like a Man, Working My Way Back to You, Rag Doll, Opus 17, Dawn (Go Away) - the list goes on forever.

25. Pleasure P

    

    Marcus Ramone Cooper, known professionally as Pleasure P, is an American R&B singer-songwriter who first found success as a member of the group Pretty Ricky. He launched his solo career in 2007, and his debut album The Introduction of Marcus Cooper was released in June 2009.... read more

26. Roger Taylor

    

    Roger Meddows Taylor is an English musician, multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter born on July 26, 1949, in King's Lynn, Norfolk. He is best known as the drummer of the legendary rock band Queen and contributed to several of their major hits, including "Radio Ga Ga," "A Kind of Magic," and the... read more

    Roger should definitely be in the top five.

    Whether it's his seamless octave jump in "Drowse" or his gorgeous harmonizing in "In The Lap Of The Gods," Roger is incredibly talented.

    How the hell is Roger not even in the top 10?! What is wrong with you people?! I demand you put Roger at the number one spot!

    You must be kidding not to put Roger on the top 10. I mean, listen to 'In the Lap of the Gods,' and you will see. Love Roger, and he should be number one.

27. Eddie Kendricks

    

    Loved his falsetto on the early Temptations recordings and his solo career. Very smooth upward ascent into mezzo-soprano. Impressive.

    The only falsetto that is in the same class as Smokey Robinson's. Great voice.

    Hands down, the only soul falsetto.