Top 10 Kindest Rock Musicians

The Top Ten

  1. Dave Grohl

    David Eric "Dave" Grohl is an American rock musician, multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, producer, and film director. He was the drummer for the influential 1990s grunge band Nirvana and is the founding vocalist and guitarist of the alternative rock band Foo Fighters. He has also performed as... read more

    I was actually going to add Dave Grohl if he wasn't on the list, but he's number one! Dave Grohl is really nice. He cares about his fans. Once during a concert, he broke his leg and still finished the concert.

    Also, once I think the drummer of Cage the Elephant got sick, so he couldn't play in a concert. Somehow, Dave Grohl had been informed of this and he decided to help Cage the Elephant by substituting for the drummer when he was sick. I went to a Foo Fighters concert recently and it was awesome.

    Good guy Grohl totally deserves this number one spot. If you don't believe me, look up good guy Grohl on YouTube.

  2. Freddie Mercury

    Freddie Mercury was a Zanzibari‑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

    Everybody who was close to him told only nice things about him. They said he was the best friend, kind and generous. He was very polite with people always, never hurt anybody.

    He was an animal lover, welcoming many stray cats to his home.

    Lovely Freddie Mercury.

    He was arrogant on the stage, but so shy inside.

    A very kind man, and the best friend, as his friends said in a documentary film.

    Nobody told anything wrong about him, ever.

    He was a loyal, kind, and generous friend according to everyone who really got to know him as a friend and not the mega star.

  3. Brian May

    Brian Harold May (born July 19, 1947) is an English musician, singer, songwriter, and astrophysicist. He is best known as the lead guitarist of Queen. He co-founded the band in 1970 and contributed iconic guitar parts and vocal harmonies on hits like Bohemian Rhapsody, We Will Rock You, and Another One... read more

    I mean, aside from being a genius who has a PhD in Astrophysics, May also seems (from interviews and interactions with fans) to be a genuinely nice guy. He's also an animal rights activist. And he also happens to be pretty good at guitar.

    He's a great guy and a legendary guitarist.

    Kindest guy ever. My idol on how to behave.

  4. Richard Wright

    Richard William "Rick" Wright was an English musician, composer, singer, and songwriter. He was the main keyboardist and a backing vocalist for the psychedelic and progressive rock band Pink Floyd. Wright contributed significantly to the band's sound on classic albums like The Dark Side of the Moon... read more

  5. Steven Adler

    Steven Adler (born January 5, 1965) is an American musician best known as the former drummer and co-songwriter of the hard rock band Guns N' Roses, with whom he achieved worldwide success in the late 1980s. He played on the band's debut album, Appetite for Destruction, which remains one of the best-selling... read more

  6. Bill Wyman

    William George Wyman, known professionally as Bill Wyman, is an English musician, record producer, songwriter, and singer best known as the bassist for the English rock and roll band The Rolling Stones from 1962 until 1993. Since 1997, he's recorded and toured with his own band, Bill Wyman's Rhythm... read more

  7. Charlie Watts

    Charles Robert "Charlie" Watts was an English drummer best known as a longtime member of the Rolling Stones. Originally trained as a graphic artist, he began playing drums in London's rhythm and blues clubs, where he met Brian Jones, Mick Jagger, and Keith Richards. Watts was part of the Rolling Stones... read more

  8. Ringo Starr

    Sir Richard Starkey (born 7 July 1940), known professionally as Ringo Starr, is an English musician, singer, songwriter, and actor who gained worldwide fame as the drummer for the Beatles. Starr occasionally sang lead vocals with the group, usually for one song on each album, including "Yellow Submarine... read more

  9. George Harrison

    George Harrison (25 February 1943-29 November 2001) was an English musician, singer, and songwriter who achieved international fame as the lead guitarist of the Beatles. Sometimes called "the quiet Beatle," Harrison embraced Indian culture and helped broaden the scope of popular music through his incorporation... read more

  10. Kurt Cobain

    Kurt Cobain (February 20, 1967 - April 5, 1994) was an American singer, songwriter, and musician, best known as the frontman of the grunge band Nirvana. Founded in 1987, Nirvana achieved global success in the early 1990s, reshaping rock music with albums like Bleach, Nevermind, and In Utero. Cobain died... read more

    11. The Newcomers
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    Stewart Copeland

    Stewart Armstrong Copeland is an American musician, multi-instrumentalist, and composer best known as the drummer for the English-American rock band The Police. He is also recognized for composing numerous film and video game soundtracks. Copeland's dynamic drumming style helped shape the band's signature... read more

    13. The Contenders

  13. Chester Bennington

    Chester Charles Bennington (March 20, 1976 to July 20, 2017) was an American musician, singer, songwriter, and actor, best known as the lead vocalist of Linkin Park.

    Before he became known for his work with Linkin Park, Bennington was the lead singer of the post-grunge band Grey Daze, which was... read more

    He was so lovable. He loved his fans so much. A true angel!

    Excuse me, how can this legend be lower than Axl Rose?

  14. Alice Cooper

    Alice Cooper is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and occasional actor whose career spans over five decades. Known for his distinctive raspy voice and theatrical stage shows, Cooper is often referred to as The Godfather of Shock Rock. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011... read more

    Nicest guy in rock. Met him at a store when I was shopping. He gave me some time and was funny to listen to.

    Deserves more votes. His outward horror image is just that, an image.

  15. Elton John

    Sir Elton Hercules John, born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on March 25, 1947, is an English singer, pianist, and composer. He has collaborated with lyricist Bernie Taupin since 1967 on more than 30 albums. John has sold over 300 million records, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time.... read more

    He encourages young singers/artists, and he has a radio show promoting new artists. He has done incredible work for his AIDS Foundation.

    In addition to the Elton John AIDS Foundation, the Elton John Charitable Trust has supported more than 90 charities since it began in 2007.

    He gives scholarships each year for students at his alma mater, The Royal Academy of Music, London.

  16. Nick Mason

    Nicholas Berkeley "Nick" Mason is an English musician and composer, best known as the drummer of the legendary rock band Pink Floyd. He is the only member to appear on all of the band's studio albums. In recent years, he has toured with his own group, Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets, performing early... read more

  17. Flea

    Michael Peter Balzary (born October 16, 1962), known professionally as Flea, is an Australian-born American musician. He is best known as the bassist, a co-founding member, and one of the composers of the rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers. Flea was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the... read more

    Very kind musician. I can't believe he was not on the list.

  18. James Hetfield

    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 thrash metal band Metallica. He helped form the iconic thrash metal group in 1981 after answering... read more

  19. Billie Joe Armstrong

    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

  20. Mike Shinoda

    Michael Kenji "Mike" Shinoda (born February 11, 1977) is an American musician, rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, graphic designer, manager, and film composer. He co-founded Linkin Park in 1996 and serves as the band's rhythm guitarist, primary songwriter, keyboardist, producer, and co-lead... read more

  21. Bono

    Paul David Hewson (born May 10, 1960), known professionally as Bono, is an Irish singer‑songwriter, musician, philanthropist, and businessman. He is best known as the lead vocalist and primary lyricist of the rock band U2.... read more

  22. John Paul Jones

    John Baldwin, better known by his stage name John Paul Jones, is an English multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, composer, arranger, and record producer. He is best known as the bassist for the English rock band Led Zeppelin. Years after Led Zeppelin disbanded, Jones joined the supergroup Them Crooked... read more

  23. 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

    I unfortunately never met him because I was way too young at the time. But seeing how he treated his fans, I would put him at the number one spot.

    Guys, if I truly believed he abused children, I'd have never voted for him. I believe he was innocent. True, unorthodox at times, but that didn't take away from him being as nice as it gets.

  24. Marilyn Manson

    Brian Hugh Warner (born January 5, 1969), better known by his stage name Marilyn Manson, is an American rock musician, songwriter, actor, painter, multimedia artist, author, and former music journalist. He is the lead singer and only constant member of the band Marilyn Manson, which he formed in 1989.... read more

    For all of you saying that Marilyn Manson is not a nice guy, he only acts like that. He is trying to be a rebel, which he is. My drumming teacher met him once and he offered to give him tickets to see him in his show. He was so busy so he refused.

  25. Avril Lavigne

    Avril Ramona Lavigne (born September 27, 1984) is a Canadian singer-songwriter and actress. At age 14, she won a radio contest singing with Shania Twain, performing before a large arena crowd. By age 16, she had signed a two-album recording contract with Arista Records, reportedly worth over $2 million.... read more

  26. Axl Rose

    William Bruce Rose Jr., better known as Axl Rose, is an American singer born on February 6, 1962, in Lafayette, Indiana. He is the founding member and lead vocalist of the hard rock band Guns N' Roses, which rose to international fame with their debut album Appetite for Destruction (1987). Known for... read more

  27. Peter Lennodo

    Peter Lennodo is a British musician. He is also a composer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He is best known as the vocalist, lead guitarist and main songwriter of the rock band The Arcana.

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