Top 10 Singers Who Have a Deep Voice

Some voices are instantly recognizable. They cut through the noise, commanding attention with their rich, low tones. Deep voices in music have a way of bringing a unique depth and emotion to a song, making every note feel a little heavier and every lyric a little more powerful.

This list is dedicated to singers known for their deep voices, from those who rumble through bass notes with ease to those whose lower register adds a distinctive touch to their music. These artists come from a variety of genres, but they all share a vocal quality that stands out. Some are known for their ability to hit impressively low notes, while others bring a smooth, velvety richness that makes their music instantly recognizable.

The Top Ten

Tim Foust

What can we say about Tim Foust? He can take you so deep until you feel a dance in your feet, on the beat. Not only depths, but he can climb that octave ladder to heights that give you the need to see the actual words coming out of his mouth to believe that's the same man that was just dropping the bass a second ago - a seeing is believing type thing! Love him with Home Free, on all songs, but showcasing his solo portion in "Amazing Grace" with Peter Hollens.
On his own album, "The Best That I Could Do"; "Misty Mountains" and "The Sound of Silence" again with Peter Hollens. His deep, resonant voice can be heard in so many places over the Internet, including The Sing Off where they started this fantastic worldwide journey. Just imagine, Tim and Home Free were sharing his deep bassing capabilities all over the US even before they were Sing Off winners! Now, everyone can feel the bass! Good on ya, Tim! Your USA and International Home Free Home Fries LOVE YA!
K.S. Chithra

Krishnan Nair Shantakumari Chithra, often credited as K. S. Chithra or simply Chithra, is an Indian playback singer from Kerala. She also sings Indian classical, devotional, and popular music. Chithra has recorded over 25,000 songs in various languages and is a recipient of six National Film Awards.

I love her deep, growly, sexy, seductive, and soothing voice. I can't get enough of her.

Chithra can go low, high, and sounds breathtaking in every word she says.

No one compares to Chithra's deep voice. That gravelly voice had no equal.
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

Bob Dylan once wrote in Chronicles that Johnny Cash "sounds like he's at the edge of the fire," and "Johnny's voice was so big, it made the world grow small." Guitarist and songwriter Brian Setzer even claimed: "Elvis is not so difficult as Johnny Cash because his voice is so distinctive. If you try to copy Johnny Cash, it's just going to sound dumb."
Sums it up really! You always know when you're listening to the man in black and when you're not.

Why is he below a woman? Great musician, great man, great songs, and great voice.
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

Literally the deepest voice on the list. Imagine if he had actually tried to go low, how low could he have gone?

He has the deepest voice ever! Certainly, people do not understand what a deep voice means.

Easily the deepest voice. He's the only low bass on this list.
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.

I loved his voice and the songs he wrote were awesome.

RIP Leonard, what a wonderful wordsmith and singer you were.
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.

Not the deepest voice, but can hit extremely deep, and is a bass-baritone.
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.

Bonnie Tyler is above Peter. What's wrong with you? Tell me only one singer who has a deeper voice than him.

He had a hot monster voice. Man, he is amazing!

If the universe had a voice, it would be his.
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

Deep and soothing! Three words you need to know about Jim and the Doors.
Avi Kaplan

Not only does he have a very solid, deep voice, he also has a highly developed falsetto and higher voice from operatic training. He has incredible agility and ability to do riffs and runs, highlighted well in some of his solo work. He's versed with extended vocal techniques that add to his versatility, as well as his unique and technical musicality. Greatly underrated as a singer, musician, and artist.

The deepest and best bass voice I've heard since Geoff Castellucci. Loved listening to Avi's solos as part of Pentatonix. It saddens me that the group is splitting up to go in different directions, as the uniqueness of the a cappella quintet is what separated them from the rest of the industry. Solo, they're just another face in the crowd, and the unique sound of the group will be lost.
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... read more

The Newcomers

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Amanda Lear

Amanda Lear is a French singer, songwriter, painter, television presenter, actress, and former model. She rose to international prominence as a captivating disco queen in the mid-1970s with infectious hits like Blood and Honey. Before dominating the dance floor, she famously served as a close confidante... read more

Such a deep, powerful voice. Deserving.
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Phil Anselmo

Philip Hansen "Phil" Anselmo is an American musician who is best known as the former lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Pantera. He is currently the vocalist for the heavy metal bands Down and Superjoint Ritual. Anselmo has also been involved in various side projects and collaborations within the... read more

The Contenders

Beck

Beck Hansen, known by his stage name Beck, is an American singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. He is known for his eclectic musical style and his fusion of genres such as folk, funk, soul, hip-hop, and alternative rock. His breakthrough album, Odelay (1996), received widespread critical... read more
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.
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

He has a wonderfully deep voice, talking and singing. He was the template for perfection, the man, the maestro, megastar, superstar, his voice is liquid gold. We love you, Elvis.

Number one, Elvis the greatest ever. Had a beautiful deep voice and could sing anything. No one on this list comes anywhere near him. He was, is, and always will be pure class.

He deserves to be on top. He has a pretty deep voice, especially when he's not singing. I mean when he's just talking.
Buzz Osborne

Buzz Osborne is an American musician and composer. He is best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the American sludge metal band The Melvins. He is also recognized for influencing the grunge and alternative metal scenes.
Adele

Adele Laurie Blue Adkins, born May 5, 1988, is an English singer and songwriter. She graduated from the BRIT School in 2006 and signed with XL Recordings after a demo posted on Myspace gained attention. She's best known for emotional ballads like Rolling in the Deep, Someone Like You, Hello, and Easy... read more

Yeah, she knows how to bray, at least.
Tanita Tikaram

Tanita Tikaram is a German-born British pop and folk singer-songwriter. She achieved chart success with the singles "Twist in My Sobriety" and "Good Tradition" from her 1988 debut album, Ancient Heart. Tikaram continued to release music into the 2000s and 2010s, earning a dedicated fan base.
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... read more
Bonnie Tyler

Bonnie Tyler is a Welsh singer known for her distinctive husky voice, which resulted from an operation to remove vocal nodules in the mid-1970s. She rose to fame with hits such as It's a Heartache and Total Eclipse of the Heart. Tyler has enjoyed a long-lasting career spanning several decades across... read more

Deep and raspy. Love it.
Rick Astley

Richard Paul "Rick" Astley was born on February 6, 1966 in Newton‑le‑Willows, U.K. He is a British singer and songwriter who later became known for the internet meme phenomenon Rickrolling. Before that, he began his music career in a church choir and several local bands and gained popularity in the late... read more
David Coverdale

David Coverdale (born September 22, 1951) is an English rock singer best known as the founder and frontman of Whitesnake, a commercially successful hard rock band he formed in 1978.
Prior to forming Whitesnake, Coverdale was the lead singer of Deep Purple from late 1973 until March 15, 1976, when... read more
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
Geoff Castellucci

His bass voice is indescribable, and when he gets to the baritone range... holy crap, it is gorgeous! Listen to the end of Voiceplay's cover of Elvira (never been released on CD, only live and watchable on YouTube), and you'll get to hear him pull off a high note effortlessly, which is completely unexpected from a bass like him! Talented, much? I wonder what his wife and son think of his voice?

Everything about this man is sexy. But his voice... it's perfect in literally every sense of the word. His lower tones are so pure compared to other basses I have heard. They seem very natural, and not like he really has to push himself to hit them.
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
Isaac Hayes

Isaac Lee Hayes Jr., born August 20, 1942, and died August 10, 2008, was an American singer-songwriter, actor, voice actor, and producer. He gained international fame for composing the soundtrack to the 1971 film Shaft, which earned him an Academy Award. Hayes also voiced the character Chef on the animated... read more

Better than Barry White, if you ask me.
Lemmy Kilmister

Ian Fraser Kilmister, known as Lemmy, was an English musician, singer, and songwriter who founded and fronted the rock band Motörhead. He was a bassist and a singer known for his raspy voice and aggressive playing style. He died in 2015 from prostate cancer, cardiac arrhythmia, and congestive heart failure... read more

The only person that deserves to be on the top!