The Ultimate "Who Was The Greatest Heavy Rock / Metal Vocalist?" Poll

[JE:5]

Tom Araya

If only for the line 'Bastard sons begat your cunting daughters', and the way he delivered it.

Top choice

 

[Paulie Tandoori]

I can't believe that this big boy's name hasn't cropped up yet...

"Ain't no love in the heart of the city, ain't no love in the heart of town"

 

[purves grundy]

camp as a row of pink tents but he knows how to put on a good show

Secondeded

 

[moose]

I can't believe that this big boy's name hasn't cropped up yet...

I would have, but I had to go for a lie down after looking at this thread

 

[Belushi]

I can't believe that this big boy's name hasn't cropped up yet...

"Ain't no love in the heart of the city, ain't no love in the heart of town"

Lovehunter is one of the best albums ever!

 

[Paulie Tandoori]

I would have, but I had to go for a lie down after looking at this thread

It's all a bit overwhelming innit, so much hair and those tight trousers

 

[pinkfairy]

the best is obviously Jimmy Page. Not only can he screech out some kick-ass lyrics but he's probably the sexiest by far!!!!!!!!

 

[dweller]

I was waiting for Rob Halford to show up.
Killer Rock vocals.

 

[treefrog]

Is the right answer

Screeeeeeeaaaaaam for me Urban!

Up the Irons!

Or there's always this man...

 

[k_s]

Robert Plant. Repeat after me: aaaaaAAAAAAaaaaAAGH! aaaaaaAAAAAAaaaaaAGH! No, you can't can you?

 

[Iam]

the best is obviously Jimmy Page. Not only can he screech out some kick-ass lyrics but he's probably the sexiest by far!!!!!!!!

You mean, famous guitarist, Jimmy Page?

 

[k_s]

Or there's always this man...

He's no David St Hubbins that's for sure.

 

[Belzub]

In terms of looks and ability, I'd say Robert Plant.

In terms of bite-yer-head-off-grrrrness, gotta be Lemmy.

Runners up would be Mike Patton for sheer versatility; Tom Araya (pre-Undisputed Attitude era, when he turned into a crappy hardcore singer); Bruce Dickinson; and, of course, Ronnie James Dio (looks like an ugly hobbit, but he's got a great set of pipes ).

 

[mysterygirl]

Flat Cap wearing Geordie Rock Legend Brian Johnson.

Not a prayer. He just can't hold a candle to Bon Scott, who when I saw the title of the thread was one of the first names to come to mind.

Bet no-one's mentioned Gary Barden so far, have they.

 

[Dubversion]

You mean, famous guitarist, Jimmy Page?

oops

 

[Jo/Joe]

Best metal 'vocalist' - Ronnie Dio - technically strong, has range, not grating like Axl, doesn't wail like Bruce, just right.

Best metal frontman? That's a different question.

 

[pinkfairy]

You mean, famous guitarist, Jimmy Page?

oooops And I call myself a music Fan tut tut!!!! Obviously I meant Robert Plant!!!!!

 

[Groucho]

Has no-one mentioned Ozzy?

I think I would vote for Lemmy in a proper poll.

 

[Jo/Joe]

more heavy rock, but Graham Bonnet was fucking ace on those Rainbow singles.

 

[nick1181]

It's All Over Now Baby Blue by Graham Bonnet is one of the best Dylan Covers ever. I didn't know he was in Rainbow.

A gratuitous photo I think...

 

[Jo/Joe]

You have to check out 'Since You've Been Gone' and 'All Night Long'. He made just one album with them, but those were Rainbow's best singles.

 

[Groucho]

You have to check out 'Since You've Been Gone' and 'All Night Long'. He made just one album with them, but those were Rainbow's best singles.

It Can't Happen Here and I Surrender are as good.

 

[Jo/Joe]

I knew someone would bring I Surrender up. It was a classic single, but I can't agree

 

[sojourner]

You have to check out 'Since You've Been Gone' and 'All Night Long'. He made just one album with them, but those were Rainbow's best singles.

I used to headbang to them in the school disco Whilst being gobbed on by the delightful twats who hated 'trogs'