Top 10 Kindest Rock Musicians
David Eric "Dave" Grohl is an American rock musician, multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, producer and film director. He is best known as the former drummer of the hugely popular 90s grunge band Nirvana and the vocalist/guitarist for the alternative rock band Foo Fighters. He has sat behind the... 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.
Freddie Mercury (born Farrokh Bulsara, 5th September 1946 - 24th November 1991) was a Zanzibari-born British singer of Indian descent, songwriter and record producer, known as the lead vocalist and songwriter of the British rock band Queen. He also became known for his flamboyant stage persona and four-octave... 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.
Brian Harold May is an English musician, singer, songwriter and astrophysicist, best known as the lead guitarist of the rock band Queen. 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.
Richard William "Rick" Wright was an English musician, composer, singer and songwriter. He was the main keyboardist and a backup vocalist for the psychedelic and progressive English rock band, Pink Floyd .
Steven Adler is an American musician. He is 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.
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 has recorded and toured with his own band, Bill Wyman's Rhythm... read more
Charles Robert "Charlie" Watts was an English drummer, best known as a member of the Rolling Stones. Originally trained as a graphic artist, he started playing drums in London’s rhythm and blues clubs, where he met Brian Jones, Mick Jagger, and Keith Richards.
Richard Starkey known professionally as Ringo Starr, is an English musician, singer, songwriter and actor who gained worldwide fame as the drummer for the Beatles.
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... read more
Kurt Cobain was born February 20, 1967, in Aberdeen, Washington. In 1987, he started the grunge band Nirvana, which became one of the most successful bands ever. He was a talented yet troubled grunge performer. Kurt Cobain became a rock legend in the 1990s with his band. He committed suicide at his... read more
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Stewart Armstrong Copeland is an American musician, multi-instrumentalist and composer best known as the drummer for the English-American rock band The Police and for his film and video game soundtracks.
Chester Charles Bennington (March 20th, 1976 - July 20th, 2017) was an American musician, singer, songwriter and actor, best known for being the lead singer of Linkin Park. Before he was known for Linkin Park, Bennington was the lead singer of post-grunge act Grey Daze who was heavily inspired by Stone... 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?
Alice Cooper is an American singer, songwriter, musician and occasional actor whose career spans over five decades. 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.
Sir Elton Hercules John (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight; 25 March 1947) is an English singer, pianist and composer. Collaborating 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. He has... 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.
Nicholas Berkeley "Nick" Mason is an English musician and composer, best known as the drummer of legendary rock band Pink Floyd.
Michael Peter Balzary (born October 16, 1962), better known by his stage name Flea, is an Australian-born American musician, best known as the bassist, a co-founding member, and one of the composers of the rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers with whom he was inducted in 2012 into the Rock and Roll Hall... read more Very kind musician. I can't believe he was not on the list.
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
Paul David Hewson, known by his stage name Bono, is an Irish singer-songwriter, musician, venture capitalist, businessman, and philanthropist. His original nickname was Bono Vox which means "big voice".
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... read more
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.
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
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 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.
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.
William Bruce Rose Jr., better known as 'Axl Rose', is an American singer born on February 6, 1962, in Lafayette, Indiana. He Is the founder and lead singer of the hard rock band Guns N' Roses. He is a celebrated but controversial figure in the world of rock.
Avril Ramona Lavigne is a Canadian–French singer-songwriter and actress. By the age of 15, she had appeared on stage with Shania Twain; by 16, she had signed a two-album recording contract with Arista Records worth more than $2 million.
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.