Greatest Rock Voices

No questions asked, Axl has the most powerful voice out of anyone on this list. Most people know him for his high-pitched voice, and that alone is untouchable by anyone else. But he can also go down really low, and I'm sure you'd have trouble telling it was him. In fact, he has a vocal range of 6 octaves.

What defines a great voice is what the singer can do with it. One of the most important things for a voice in rock is being able to sing loud. And I think we all know how loud Axl can be. But what makes him so special is how he seems to feel the song. You can hear the anger in Out Ta Get Me, and in Paradise City, you sense how much he wanted to go home when the song was written. Even in Don't Cry, no matter which version, he seems to reach out to the listener and tell them that no matter how bad something feels at the moment, it will get better. That's what makes his voice so amazing. It would be able to convey the song's message even if it didn't have any lyrics at all.

Axl Rose's voice has a dramatic quality and a power to express emotions and feelings over a very wide range. This rare quality is not only the result of his obvious amazing talent. First of all, I think it all comes from Axl Rose's genuine and complete capacity to feel everything that he sings. There is no fakeness in his vocal interpretations because there is no fakeness in what he feels when he sings his songs. His songs are genuine and honest. The lyrics are often born from his own life, feelings, emotions, thoughts, or life events. So his vocal performance is equally real. I love him. I think that he is one of a kind.

He's incredibly original, and since he came on the scene in 1985, many have tried to replicate him, but no one can duplicate him. Those who try sound terribly sad. I mean, Sheryl Crow's remake of Sweet Child O' Mine has got to be the worst do-over of any song ever. Not to mention all the other sad versions of Guns N' Roses songs I've heard. Yet, when Axl remakes a song like Mama Kin, Whole Lotta Rosie, Live and Let Die, Knockin' on Heaven's Door, etc., it sells. Often, rockers like his version rather than the original. He's just that talented.

Thinking of a list of the top ten rock voices, you would think that Freddie Mercury would come in at #1. Actually, no. Somehow, Axl Rose managed to snatch that spot. I like Guns N' Roses and I think Axl is a good singer, but not nearly as good as Mercury. Who put him at #2? Or was it a group contribution? You should go listen to some Queen songs and then compare the vocals to some Guns N' Roses songs. You will find that Rose's vocals are not nearly as good as those of Mercury.

I get that he was a sensational singer, but he certainly isn't #1. Axl's range is way higher, and though he wrote amazing songs, I assure you that he's only at number 2 because he's dead.

Anyone who places Freddie Mercury lower than #1 is just kidding himself. You either never listened to him or you never listened to someone who was trying to sing one of his songs. I dare you to do both of those things and then come share your opinion here again. Chances are, you will hear your rock idol trying to sing Freddie's song and feel sorry for him. Just watch The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert from 1992 and you will get my point.

To be able to make a fair comparison, watch Queen's performance at Live Aid from 1985 or any other concert of theirs and draw your conclusions. I won't even go into the topic of singing in different styles, because then it wouldn't be fair at all to the rest of the contenders on this list (or any other list for that matter). King Freddie - always in our hearts!

Get that poser Steve Perry off of this list. Anyone who voted for Steve Perry doesn't know what rock music is. Steve Perry isn't worth comparing to the legends of Freddie Mercury and Robert Plant, along with so many others. God, people, really? He's the greatest voice in rock? Absolutely not! Anyone and everyone could sing like that guy. So many other '80s rock singers sounded like him, not out of respect, but because that is an easy voice to emulate. That's one reason why '80s rock was so bad in general. If Steve Perry tried to sing "Love Reign O'er Me," I think Pete Townshend would have a stroke. Steve Perry being number 1 on this list is an insult to rock music. Get him off of it!

I don't know what it is, but it's just so magical the way he sings. I can't imagine anyone else singing Zeppelin besides him. And wow, what a shock that Steve Perry is #1 on this list. He is a close #2 to Plant, but come on, are there really that many Journey fans out there? Don't get me wrong, I like them, but they are overrated. Most people like Don't Stop Believin', and that's it. What's with Heart? Everyone on this site seems to like them. I like Barracuda, but not much more. They are kind of like Journey in that way. I used to think that there were a ton of Bon Jovi fans out there, but I guess I'm wrong. There are a lot of Richie Sambora fans. For the record, I listened to him, and he sucks at singing. Bon Jovi rocks, though. But yeah, Plant's the best.

Whole lotta love for Led Zeppelin's vocalist, who probably is the most influential rock singer of all time. Freddie Mercury admitted that he was a fan of Plant, and David Coverdale has obviously spent most of his career ripping off Robert.

Definitely my favorite tenor in rock music. I hope he's going to change his mind and eventually tour with Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones. Wouldn't that be epic?

I've been obsessed with Led Zeppelin since I was 13 years old, living in NYC. I also had the privilege of seeing them twice: once at Madison Square Garden and once at Nassau Coliseum. Growing up in NY, there was no band better than Zeppelin, and personally, I still feel the same. Robert Plant's voice is the best, and that's it. There will never be another Robert Plant. His vocal range is incomparable to anyone else. Still love you, Robert.

It's about the voice, not just the range but also versatility. Plant surpasses Mercury, Rose, or whoever. All can sing well, and it's not just about hitting the high note that counts, but also the timbre, rendition, and style. Jagger is unique, but to some, he can't sing. Many rock singers can hit as high or even higher notes than Plant, but he's the pioneer and still the best.

The fun we saw in 1994, while he was performing in NYC without Journey, showed a different side of Steve. He had fun and looked like he had the weight lifted off his shoulders. His silky-smooth voice was even more soulful than ever before. When he sang I'll Be Alright Without You/Cupid, it was one of the best interactions with the audience and one of my favorite videos.

No one will ever come close to that silky-smooth voice, and no one will ever touch our hearts the way Steve did. Every song takes you back to a place in time, and that is what a true singer/songwriter is all about. I hope he sings for us soon. His voice is missed more than he will ever know. We miss you, Steve. Thank you for all the memories you have given us and hope to hear from you soon. Faithfully.

Steve Perry's voice is powerful while still sounding creamy. He can hold a note longer than most people can hold their breath. His range and vibrato are truly amazing. The emotion and heartfelt sincerity in every word he sings alone make him the greatest singer ever to grace the stage.

I can't get enough of listening to this man's voice, whether it be with Journey or solo. He is a remarkable singer and a remarkable man. I consider it one of the greatest blessings in my lifetime to have been able to enjoy his beautiful voice on radio, CD, or the Internet. Thank you, Steve, for sharing your remarkable talent with us. God bless.

Yes, he made it to #3! Good Lord, the man has worked so hard and fought bad health to be where he is today. He's more than a rock singer. He's more than "The Voice." He's a man. He has heart and compassion. He cares and loves his fans and the group he helped build to where it is today: Journey. He once said he didn't feel much like he was part of the group. That's one reason he worked as hard as he did. He wanted to be liked, loved, recognized, and noticed. Little did he know he already had millions of fans right in his back pocket.

Look into the man's eyes - beautiful, yet feeling every word he sings. Watch his movements as he sings. In his song "When You Love a Woman," you can watch his hands and the expression on his face. He seems to reach far into his soul to give the best he has. He makes you feel as if you're the only person in the world he's singing to. His passion is truly a gift. His music spans yesterday, today, and tomorrow. He fits just about into every category of ...more

Many rock singers have distinctive voices and/or powerful voices. Steve Perry's voice is both, and it has a purity that is unmatched. He was put on earth by God to sing. There can be no other explanation. Listen to his voice soar into the heavens in conjunction with the guitar solos in "Wheel in the Sky" and "Do You Recall." Listen to him belt it out on "Edge of the Blade" and "Anyway You Want It." Listen to him get soulful on "She's Mine" and "Walks Like a Lady." Listen to him emote on "Faithfully," "I'll Be Alright Without You," and "In the Eyes of a Woman." Truly amazing. His vocal range and dynamics are unequalled.

By the way, he is at his best when backed by blues-based rock musicians like Journey, as opposed to prog-rock studio musicians like those on his "For the Love of Strange Medicine" solo album. He truly is "the Voice."

Bruce Dickinson is such an amazing singer. He has an incredible ability to hit those high notes without sounding like fingernails on a chalkboard. He can sing with such power and still have a lot of finesse. It's like he doesn't have to put any effort into his singing, and yet he still sounds amazing. That is why he is my favorite singer.

He is definitely one of the greatest rock voices. Like an air raid siren, he can do amazing things with that voice. I almost voted for Gillan, Dio, and Brian Johnson - all amazing vocalists. I think a rock voice should be hard and meaty, and I'm afraid Steve Perry is too soft for my liking. Go Bruce!

As a long-time Iron Maiden fan, I'll admit I'm a bit biased. But Bruce has a vocal range that tugs at my soul wavelengths and makes me want to thrash about to "The Clansman" or "Paschendale" for the rest of my life. Up the Irons from Texas, ladies and gents!

I was blown away the last time I saw him in concert. I love Iron Maiden and have seen them many times. He can hit every note with a flawless tone and perfect tuning. He's just amazing.

Crazy-ass MOFO! Rob always seems to challenge himself, and he has the guts to perform his wild vocal attacks live. That's what blows my mind. Just listen to Painkiller, the best metal song of all time.

Hey, what the hell is Rob Halford doing at a position like 10? He should be number one! Rob is the God of Heavy Metal and all kinds of music. This guy has the best and most powerful falsetto voice ever heard in music, and a vocal range over six multi-octaves. Come on, people, he should be number one everywhere. All hail the Metal God!

Nobody can take their vocal range through so many levels with one breath. Amazing.

A king of high notes, the lead singer of Judas Priest. He is and always will be the Metal God.

I really enjoyed Bon Jovi's songs. He's not only a legend but also a kind person, especially towards his fans while on stage. His attitude reminds me of other great people. He's versatile. He can sing various songs. I've always liked him, not just for his rock genre, but because his songs are genuinely enjoyable. They're the kind you can sing along with others. He's known around the world, even as far as Malaysia. Despite his age, he continues to perform, and I hope to hear him sing again. I first discovered Bon Jovi in 2016. I may only know a little about him, but his voice is definitely great. Always is a fantastic song.

At its prime, which I would say was around '88-'95, his voice was untouchable. He had a bit of raspiness along with the ability to hit high notes, and no nasal voice back then. He's extremely underrated. Just listen to Blaze of Glory at the Oscars ceremony in 1991, and Always live from London.

Jon Bon Jovi is my hero and also my Superman. He is so talented and complete. He's simply the best. I love him. Nobody can replace him, either as a rocker or as the sexiest guy around.

I've seen Bon Jovi live more than 12 times, and on every occasion, Jon Bon Jovi has had a fantastic voice. I could listen to him all the time!

From Elf, to Rainbow, to Black Sabbath, to his own band, R.J. Dio never failed to deliver. He could sing melodically or unleash a growling gruffness, depending on the emotions he wanted to provoke. Others in the music business have nothing negative to say about the man and often comment that he was a kind gentleman.

First, I scrolled down and saw Axl really low, so I was going to vote for him. But then I scrolled a bit more and saw Bruce Dickenson and thought, NO, he needs to be in the top 5. However, I scrolled even further and saw Dio. I had to pick Dio for being 40th. Numbers 1 and 3 are the only ones that are correct, but reverse the order.

Being there to see and hear RJD and the great Ritchie Blackmore perform Catch the Rainbow, Rainbow Eyes, and all the magic that RAINBOW exuded can never be duplicated - except for the eight times I saw DIO. He was truly magical.

Just listen to any Rainbow song off the first three albums or any Dio song (I don't like every single Dio song, but his vocals kill it on every one), and you'll vote higher!

Are you joking? Bon Jovi over Steven Tyler? Anyone can sing like JBJ.

Tyler is really better than Steve Perry, even Axl Rose. I understand if you prefer another band over Aerosmith, but there is no denying that with his range and gritty voice, which still holds up after all these years, Steven Tyler has the best voice in music, period.

There is not one other lead singer who can sing like him, including Rose or Perry.

Steven Tyler should be number 1, no question.

Steven Tyler is a beast. He should at least be in the top 5. You should listen to him often. He's not only good, he's great live. No one can sing his songs better than him. He's the best. And he's 65 years old and can still hit those high notes, which a kid would find hard to hit.

Not top ten? I think Steven is an amazing, incredible singer! He goes for high notes as if it's effortless. He definitely deserves to be higher on the list.

This guy's the demon of screamin'! He should really be in the top 10 at least. Listen to Dream On. It's a total masterpiece.

I do really like several artists on this list and would have to agree that the order seems to reflect the popularity of the band more than the specific voice. Additionally, the band's popularity seems to carry heavier weight than the singer. It appears that it's around a 70%-30% band-vocalist split, respectively. Moreover, it would be difficult to completely remove the band's influence, so ultimately the ratio should be flipped the other way around so that the vocalist achieves at least 70%. Of course, my conjecture is totally subjective, just like every other comment or vote. Some people might actually fight over something like this. I say we just sit back, crank up the volume, and reminisce while enjoying our favorite artists. Someone like Sebastian can raise the hair on the back of my neck all while I'm trying to sing along and failing miserably. Take care!

One of the greatest vocalists from any genre, but certainly the greatest metal voice of all time! Should be number one or two on this list, top 5 at least! Looking at the vast majority of names on this list ahead of him makes me absolutely sick and shows that it's a popularity contest voted on by primarily non-musicians, not a measure of true talent or vocal abilities. Any vocalist or true musician who isn't in awe of Bach's scary and unearthly talented vocals is either not a musician at all or just flat-out deaf! Not to mention he's one of the most beautiful human beings ever created, man or woman. Just one of those ridiculously attractive people. And this is coming from a straight male. True story.

Sebastian Bach is a vocal powerhouse! He has the most impressive range. In my opinion, he should be at the top of this list, as it is about the greatest rock voices, not the most imitated, most popular, or most recognizable on the radio. Sebastian Bach is also a mega-watt showman. I have seen him perform live in Chicago many times, solo and with Skid Row. He is the number one greatest rock voice to me!

Has to be seen live to be appreciated. The dude was insane: he got in a fight with his mic, had a huge fan blowing his hair, and was screaming at the stage help. Yet, his voice never skipped a beat, even when he was breaking his mic.

This is the most incredible voice in the history of Rock and Roll I have ever heard. She will be 64 in June. Go see Heart live. If you like Heart, you know what I mean. As for the rest, you have to be kidding me. This is obviously voted on by people who have no recollection of the fifties. Little Richard had the most incredible voice of that era, not Elvis, who really had a great voice. Axl Rose, give me a body of work, not just one album. Isn't it amazing that the greatest female singer, to me, had Blondie go into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ahead of Heart? That just shows the hypocrisy of that deal. I have been listening to Rock & Roll since I was 9 in 1955. Somebody give me a voice who can sing Rock like Ann Wilson. I don't need to hear about Aretha or Whitney, because we are talking about a different genre.

What amazes me about Ann Wilson is that she can still sing! Her voice is just as brilliant now as it ever was because she's taken care of it. Steve Perry doesn't sing anymore because he can't. He ruined his voice years ago with bad technique. Ann is the best because she knows how to take care of her instrument.

Wow, Ann at 32! She should be at the top, battling it out. Robert Plant and Ann Wilson share a lot of similar tones and techniques, in my opinion. The girl can still belt to this day! Check out Heart's cover of Stairway to Heaven (with Jason Bonham on drums).

I'm happy she is on the list, but she deserves to be higher, in the top 5. She is the Queen of Rock and, after 35 years, sounds better today at 64 than in some videos from the '70s and '80s. She's still blowing the doors down in concert!

Kurt Cobain, along with Nirvana, changed the music industry drastically. They ended the Metal era of the 1980s and influenced the modern bands we hear today.

Most people like to talk about his death - whether he was killed, whether he committed suicide, etc. This very fact alone might have made him a legend to many people. But to me, he's a legend because he made great, influential music - music that rock wouldn't survive without. Nirvana is the core and heart of the rock body. Embrace him, not his death. Kurt Cobain was the singer of Nirvana.

Kurt Cobain was the greatest artist of the 20th century. No frontman has ever brought such sincerity and passion into their music. Maybe it was his seemingly predestined suicide that compels me so much to Kurt's music. He foreshadowed his fate in so many songs with his nihilistic, unconventional lyrics, yet no one seemed to notice his true genius until his suicide, which gave his morose lyrics a powerful sting.

His death and psychological problems just prove his sincerity. He was a messed-up dude and he put it all into his art. Kurt Cobain embodied the '90s and was a true anti-rock star. His music was almost purely instinctual, as if it flowed out of him naturally. He didn't waste time thinking up poetic lyrics he would have to make explanations for because he knew the real art is in the sound.

He didn't care about fame or money. He just wanted to make music. He wasn't an ostentatious show-off like most rockers pretend to be. He was a humble, modest, down-to-earth ...more

I understand why people think Kurt Cobain is overrated as a musician in general, because he didn't really know any music theory. However, his voice is absolutely insane. He is one of the very few grunge singers who can screech like that and still make it sound good. Watch Nirvana perform the song Where Did You Sleep Last Night at their famous MTV Unplugged concert, and you will be in tears.

One of the greatest musicians of all time, Kurt Cobain was the frontman of the grunge band "Nirvana" and the voice of a generation. He had a passion for art, though not much of his work was ever shown. He was married to Courtney Love and had one child, a daughter named Frances Bean Cobain (she's the spitting image of him!). He committed suicide in April of 1994. He will be loved and remembered forever.

Kurt, if you can see us now, you will know how much we all miss you. You were the greatest musician of all time and will always be remembered.

Any list where Layne Staley is 31st is probably not a list I would take a lot of stock in, especially with some of the people ahead of him. That said, everyone has an opinion. But if you are not familiar with Layne Staley, listen to Man in the Box, Bleed the Freak 1991, and Nutshell unplugged, and you will treat your ears to the most emotionally powerful singer ever. I don't mean screaming with angst. I mean he'll still give you goosebumps the 50th time you've heard the song.

For a peek behind the curtain, listen to Mad Season Wake Up or River of Deceit and prepare to shed tears. Not many in the 1-30 range can say that!

Seriously, all these comments are spot on. Layne's voice is simply ridiculous. It's eerie, anguished, powerful, and unstoppable. Few other singers can blow your face off the way he can. Add to that his unique delivery in songs like Confusion, Dirt, and Godsmack - hell, just about everything - and his ability to convey pain and emotion, and he should really be in the top 5 at least.

The only other singer close to Layne Staley would be Chris Cornell. Staley's vocals, and the way he can take dark lyrics and make them sound absolutely beautiful, is a talent very few singers today can match. Staley's voice will resonate and influence many to come after him. You can't fake raw talent.

Number 37? Are you people serious? How are Amy Lee, Arnel Pineda, and Liam Gallagher ahead of THE Layne Staley? All 13-year-olds voting for those "artists" need to listen to the entire Facelift album and experience the raw power and emotion Layne put into his voice. Incredible.

How is John Lennon not even in the Top 10!? Without a doubt, he belongs in the top 5. When you hear his Liverpool accent, you'd never imagine in a million years that such a passionate singing voice could come out of him. He may not have had a very wide vocal range, but when he hit high notes, he hit them so well.

People voting are too young to know, but let the numbers speak. John Lennon has produced such a mass level of great music that the rest on the list could only dream of achieving. Really, Lennon at 56?

From Twist and Shout to Instant Karma, or the live version of Come Together in New York (where he hits a B4 belting high note), John Lennon was rock 'n' roll. And if you consider songs such as Imagine, In My Life, You've Got to Hide Your Love Away, and All You Need Is Love, I would say he was the songwriter of the century.

No one ever sang with the heart, soul, and sheer brilliance of John Lennon. He was the most searing and expressive of them all!

Roger Daltrey has amazing range, but more importantly, a range of expression. His voice can be rough and powerful, such as on Who Are You or Love Reign O'er Me, but also capable of much beauty, such as on See Me, Feel Me. He's a high baritone, more than capable of holding his own in the tenor range. Plus, he's arguably in his prime now at 70+ years. He should be number one.

Another singer who should be comfortably in the Top 10 but isn't, for some stupid reason, is Roger Daltrey. Listen to the song Love Reign O'er Me, and you'll be convinced that he belongs in the Top 3. The fact that Roger Daltrey put so much pressure on his voice with his emotional screams from the early days, yet still sounds good at age 76, proves he is way too low on this list.

Roger Daltrey is the first and the GREATEST rock frontman and voice. He set the standard for all who followed - power and passion combined in an unparalleled package. Daltrey is IT.

The most powerful, sexy, heartfelt, belt-it-out voice - did I say POWERFUL? Pure energy in that amazing voice. Thank you, Roger!

HAHAHA, you're joking, right? I'm sure you don't seriously think all of these 3rd-rate wannabes are better than Jim Morrison. The only reasonable choices above him are Robert Plant and Roger Daltrey. But Jim should be number one. No one had a more powerful, loud, and soulful voice. My top 10 would be:

1. Jim Morrison
2. Robert Plant
3. Janis Joplin
4. Roger Daltrey
5. Grace Slick
6. Mick Jagger
7. Roger Hodgson
8. Freddie Mercury
9. Jon Anderson

Only Elvis before him was as perfect a rock frontman as Jim Morrison. Everybody from Axl Rose to Linkin Park grew up with a Doors poster on the wall and even copied their swagger after him.
Of course, Morrison is also a charter member of the "27 Club."
RIP, Lizard King.

It's kind of funny. Most of the people above him on this list, from Axl Rose to Eddie Vedder, had Jim Morrison posters hanging up in their room when they were growing up.
Any of them would tell you Morrison is the GOAT - Greatest Of All Time.

Jim had a hypnotic quality to his voice. No matter the age of the music, it still takes you to "that place" - you know what I'm talking about. He should have been in the Top 10 for sure.

Bon Scott had an incredible tenor range. He hit every note perfectly. He also had that Little Richard scream. AC/DC had every teenage girl wanting to chase this naughty, adventurous, diminutive frontman urging you to be bad. The power he had! He sang every note powerfully. It's so sad that he died when they could have easily carried his little body up the stairs.

With his singing, there was no trying or screaming involved. It just came out hard. And with the Angus Brothers - oh man!

Bon Scott, along with the Young brothers' amazing riffs, defines hard rock. They literally gave birth to the guitar shredding and headbanging everyone loves today. As Malcolm Young said, "Other bands love to rock, but we love to rock 'n' roll."

Bon Scott was Rock 'N' Roll! He was a rocker, a roller, a riot out of control! (Sorry, if I had two votes, I would have voted for Brian Johnson as well!)

By voice alone, Sammy Hagar pushes notes and maintains a pitch that many others on this list would outright fail to match. One only needs to hear his opening war cry in Van Halen's song "A.F.U." to recognize his ability.

I would say that at his peak, Hagar is pound-for-pound the greatest live singer the hard rock genre has ever seen. The Van Halen live double album is out of this world.

I liked his solo career more than when he was with Van Halen. He has a good voice overall.

Hands down, none better! Could sing better in his 50s than most on this list in their prime.

Powerful, beautiful, gentle, amazing - Ian Gillan.

I am going to quote Trump: "He is the best."

People are talking about 4-octave ranges. This guy had a 7 - that's right, SEVEN - octave range. He's the original Rock God Voice and still the best.

He's got a unique voice, probably caused by smoking and drinking since he was like 3. And Lemmy from Motorhead - still, they rule and should be number 1.

He has the richest and, to me, the most beautiful voice in heavy metal. Number one - James all the way!

I think James is the definition of rock. With his natural, harsh voice, he controls the mic awesomely without hurting you. It's incredible how he makes rough seem smooth. Unforgivingly, nothing else matters than James.

The frontman from Metallica. I love the sound and the hardness in his voice.

Arnel Pineda sings with passion. He doesn't only hit the high notes as in the original but really sings from his heart, full of soul. He is a total performer as seen in his concerts, inciting his audience.

In my opinion, Arnel is the real "VOICE." His versatile and powerful voice is truly the best. Others tried to replicate the great Steve Perry, but not one came close until AP came along and rejuvenated the true sound of Journey.

Arnel Pineda is a true singer's singer with unlimited talent. He can sing any song and make it sound better, while other artists can only sing certain styles and are very limited.

Arnel Pineda has an amazing voice, the range, and the ability to sing every song with so much passion and emotion. He is a total performer and a rare talent.

This man, Myles Kennedy, has been my inspiration for a long time now. He just keeps getting better every day. Whether it's Mayfield Four, Alter Bridge, Guns N' Roses, or Slash, this guy never lets our hopes down.

Amazing vocal quality, extraordinary vocal range, and perfect control over high as well as low notes. Also, he is an amazing guitarist too. If I become a rock star someday, and people ask me who inspired me, Myles Kennedy will be one of the few names, including Jimmy Page and Robert Plant.

He has rock in his blood, his soul, his voice.

Myles has one of the greatest rock voices of our time. His character in the movie Rockstar was the only one who used their real voice. That should tell you something! When Guns N' Roses needed someone to sing for them when they were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, he was chosen. He is the real deal!

For solid proof of Myles Kennedy's vocal range, go back to when he led the "Mayfield Four" and listen to the song "Summer Girl." For guitar playing and additional great vocals, look to the Alter Bridge song "Blackbird." This song is the "Stairway to Heaven" of the 21st century!

Myles Kennedy has a range of 4 octaves in full voice, and his songwriting and guitar playing are top-class too. This point is proved when he was asked to play with Zeppelin, invited to join Velvet Revolver, and is working on another album with Slash. To get an insight into this, check out Alter Bridge's Live in Amsterdam DVD, and in particular, Travelling Riverside Blues.

At least she's in the top 20s. But honestly, she can hit a range of 4 octaves with power in her voice. She can also make her voice calm and relaxing, and she can put force into it. Her voice is smooth, and without a doubt, she should be in the top 10.

She is just amazing! She has so much feeling and power in her voice. It's too bad she's turning into a pop princess, but I hope she will never give up her way of singing, no matter which genre she chooses. Go Amy!

She's just so amazing. Her voice is flawless. You can tell it comes straight from the heart when she sings. She's absolutely an amazing singer, and I would vote for her any day. Pure, raw emotion in her voice is what makes her one of the greatest.

Amy Lee's voice is beautiful. She has one of the best voices I've ever heard. She sounds like an angel and sings with a lot of heart and soul. Why is Brian Johnson higher on the list than her?

Is this a joke? I like his band, but his voice sucks. BADLY.

Top 10 all time, for sure.

I love God rock, AC/DC!

Only 19?! He is number 1!