FAVORITE MALE SINGERS OF ANY GENRE

[bonjovi]

Well, we can't leave the guys out can
we?  Who are your favorite male singers of any
genre?  I'm not talking bands here but solo artists.  Of
course, if they were in a band and also went solo you can still name
them such as Jon Bon Jovi or Richie Sambora both of whom are members
of the group Bon Jovi but have also gone solo.  Here's some of
mine from times past to the present:

Frank Sinatra,
Perry Como, Dean Martin, Brook Benton, Jerry Butler, Conway Twitty,
Johnny Cash, Charley Pride, Johnny Tillotson, Donovan,
Eddie Cochran, Gene McDaniels, Glen Yarborough, Neil Young, Bob
Dylan, John Fogerty, John Mellencamp, Eric Clapton, and so many more.

You may also name
your favorite male singer from a band but not the band itself. 
For instance, we all know that Diane loves the band Aerosmith
but she would say Steven Tyler.  

[rockaria]

John Denver, Waylon Jennings, Geoff Tate, Michael Sweet, Adam Lambert, any of the Gibb brothers, Jim Croce, Mark Slaughter, Tommy Shaw.....  In other words, I can't pick one.

[susiequilt]

Ever since I was a little girl my all time favorite singer has been Al Martino (Spanish Eyes etc).  Add Perry Como and Nat King Cole to that list.  I studied in Spain many years ago so of course I adored Julio Igelsias back in the day and also have a fondness for his son Enrique.  Eddie Arnold, Marty Robbins, George Jones, Kenny Rogers, Jimmy Rogers (I think I own every one of his hits).  Then there is Sinatra of course and Dean Martin along with Michael Buble, Glen Campbell. Can't forget one of the greatist Elvis Presley. Then there is Roy Orbison, Rick Nelson, Paul Anka, Luther Vandross and so many more it's impossible to include them all!

[bob825827]

Paul Robeson, the greatest bass who ever lived.

[MaryDiamond]

Cat Stevens was my all time favorite, but also love Elton John, John Mellencamp, Neil Diamond and Mark Miller from Sawyer Brown.

[miklos50]

Favorite male singers:
Neil Diamond, John Fogerty, Marco Antonio Soliz, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Jackson Brown, Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, Andy Williams, Peter Cetera, George Strait.

[fedrocl]

Chris Mann gets my vote for best contemporary singer.  His voice just melts my heart.  If you haven't heard him yet, you really need to check him out.  He is currenty touring in "Phantom of the Opera" in the lead role. 

[StuKin]

Caetano Veloso. Still going strong at about 75. Absolutely infectious, addictive sound.

[ddsilk1]

Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Oris Redding, Wilson Pickett, Johnny Taylor, BB King, James Brown, Michael Jackson, Prince, Elvis, Elton John, George Strait, Donald **bleep**an & Royce Jones. Just a few, but the most memorable

[jc20492779]

I love the voices already mentioned but am really drawn to Mark Knopfler, David Bowie and Ben Harper's voices. There are so many more but those are the guys that first come to mind.

[ekstew]

Bob Marley and Eric Clapton  No. 1 favorites

[rhensrude]

Roy Orbison, Paul McCartney, Michael Buble, Andy Williams, Paul Simon, Elvis, Neil Sedaka, John Denver, Michael Jackson

Ramona

[DoryAnne2]

My favorite male singer has to be Josh Groban.  Even singing in another language, he's compelling.  

[ph8322]

Johnny Mathis......"The Twelfth of Never" among others of his...

[mh4557834]

Rau Malo-Chris Isaak-Roy Orbison-Beck-John Mayer-Mark Knopfler- Conway Twitty-Dwight Yoakim-Ray Charles-Pavarotti

[Epster]

Paul Hewson AKA Bono

[Cirice]

Chris Cornell (Soundgarden, Audioslave)

Maynard James Keenan (A Perfect Circle, Tool)

Ronnie James Dio (Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Dio)

Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden)

Rob Halford (Judas Priest)

Geoff Tate (Queensrÿche)

Layne Staley (Alice in Chains)

Shannon Hoon (Blind Melon)

Anthony Kiedis (Red Hot Chili Peppers)

Brandon Boyd (Incubus)

Roger Waters (Pink Floyd)

David Gilmour (Pink Floyd)

Lou Gramm (Foreigner)

Robert Smith (The Cure)

Dave Gahan (Depeche Mode)

Alice Cooper

Sammy Hagar

Elton John

David Bowie

Gazebo (aka Paul Mazzolini)

Leonard Cohen

Gordon Lightfoot

James Taylor

Jim Croce

Simon and Garfunkel (I know, I know... but they go together, am I right?)

Marvin Gaye

Luther Vandross

Smokey Robinson

Josh Groban

Andrea Bocelli

Ronnie Milsap

Alan Jackson

Sorry... once I started, I couldn't stop

[Epster]

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@Cirice wrote:

Chris Cornell (Soundgarden, Audioslave)

Maynard James Keenan (A Perfect Circle, Tool)

Ronnie James Dio (Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Dio)

Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden)

Rob Halford (Judas Priest)

Geoff Tate (Queensrÿche)

Layne Staley (Alice in Chains)

Shannon Hoon (Blind Melon)

Anthony Kiedis (Red Hot Chili Peppers)

Brandon Boyd (Incubus)

Roger Waters (Pink Floyd)

David Gilmour (Pink Floyd)

Lou Gramm (Foreigner)

Robert Smith (The Cure)

Dave Gahan (Depeche Mode)

Alice Cooper

Sammy Hagar

Elton John

David Bowie

Gazebo (aka Paul Mazzolini)

Leonard Cohen

Gordon Lightfoot

James Taylor

Jim Croce

Simon and Garfunkel (I know, I know... but they go together, am I right?)

Marvin Gaye

Luther Vandross

Smokey Robinson

Josh Groban

Andrea Bocelli

Ronnie Milsap

Alan Jackson

Sorry... once I started, I couldn't stop

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LOL!  I hear ya.

On Simon and Garfunkel thier voices blend so well , thier harmonies so tight it is sometimes difficult to pick them apart when listening. At least that's what my ears have long reported.

Off hand I'd go for Cohen, Bono, Pavarotti, my father's tenor, Freddie Mercury, Bryan Duncan, Roger Waters, David Gilmore, Luther Vandross, Alan Parsons, Paul Anka, Elvis, ... I'm sure there's more male vocalists I'd list if I'd had a titch more coffee. :))

[ls1873]

                                             Roger Daltrey

                                             Robert Plant

                                             Mark Farner

                                             Frank Sinatra

                                             Tom Jones

[bonjovi]

In Response to post:

HEAR! HEAR!  BON JOVI FOR PRESIDENT!!! 

(that would be sooo cool...) 

Hey Blanca,

I'm with you!!!!  He's definitely got my vote.

Janese

[bonjovi]

In Response to post:

  Why heck ya...  we got the frontmen all sorted out  LOL 

Diane

Hey D.,

Nice to see you gals have your priorities straight at the office. LOL

J.

[whitieo55]

In Response to post:

I actually have every Bon Jovi CD and Jon's and Richie's solo efforts as well.  I have their box set, DVD's and every movie Jon was in not to mention my large drawing above the bed in my spare room where you would be sleeping right below him. lol

I too prefer the earlier songs but I think he looks just as good now and I don't care what he sings as long as he keeps on singing.

HEAR! HEAR!  BON JOVI FOR PRESIDENT!!! 

(that would be sooo cool...) 

[nyadrn]

In Response to post:

  Hey Diane,I am glad to see the word is getting out and Nils is getting some publicity.I downloaded it when it first came outI am not real fond of the song but it's Nils and I'm hoping it will grow on me.        ]

  Well the download count is pretty good and word spreads  : ) 

I have to check out the song.

Diane

[nyadrn]

In Response to post:

Okay, that explains it.  I was just wondering do you get a lot of work done at your office?  

Janese

  Why heck ya...  we got the frontmen all sorted out  LOL 

Diane

[rlenny12000]

In Response to post:

Hi Lenny

Just read this.  You may have already mentioned it but I wondered if you have listened to it?

 " Last month, Nils paid tribute to the historical Yankee Stadium by writing and performing a song of the same name that's now available via download free-of-charge on his website (www.nilslofgren.com). The song -- which is based upon the memories that both he and his wife have had over the years at the famed venue -- has been downloaded upwards of 10,000 times since it was made available just prior to the last game played at Yankee Stadium on Sunday, September 21st"

Diane

  Hey Diane,I am glad to see the word is getting out and Nils is getting some publicity.I downloaded it when it first came outI am not real fond of the song but it's Nils and I'm hoping it will grow on me.        ]

[nyadrn]

In Response to post:

  Hey thanks for taking time out of your busy day to chat,the concert was in Columbia,MD at Merriweather Post Pavillion on 06/17/92.I have no idea where my stub would be but I know I have it somewhere it this house.The venue is pavilion seating under cover and out on the lawn.I had pavilion seats so I would have to guess $30.00.Nils family resides in Maryland so it was a pretty cool thing for them to be there.Nils even joked about how long he has been doing concerts and this was the first time the paid to see him play.                                                       Lenny

Hi Lenny

Just read this.  You may have already mentioned it but I wondered if you have listened to it?

 " Last month, Nils paid tribute to the historical Yankee Stadium by writing and performing a song of the same name that's now available via download free-of-charge on his website (www.nilslofgren.com). The song -- which is based upon the memories that both he and his wife have had over the years at the famed venue -- has been downloaded upwards of 10,000 times since it was made available just prior to the last game played at Yankee Stadium on Sunday, September 21st"

Diane

[bonjovi]

In Response to post:

  Hi

I do not know.  You know how things progress from one thing to another.  It started with glam rock and then somebody said something about tight pants I think  lol  I don't remember,  but it rolled into the hair bands and frontmen and that is how things went.   Women talking music, frontmen tend to come up. hahahah

Diane

Okay, that explains it.  I was just wondering do you get a lot of work done at your office?  

Janese

[nyadrn]

In Response to post:

Okay, I can understand your talking about the glam rock days due to your calendar but I don't understand why that brought up Bon Jovi.  I don't consider them glam rock.  Nor do I consider Poison, Whitesnake or the Crue to be glam rock.  Hair bands yes but glam rock, no.

But Jon is too cute and on that I do agree.

Janese 

  Hi

I do not know.  You know how things progress from one thing to another.  It started with glam rock and then somebody said something about tight pants I think  lol  I don't remember,  but it rolled into the hair bands and frontmen and that is how things went.   Women talking music, frontmen tend to come up. hahahah

Diane

[bonjovi]

In Response to post:

I also have that CD and a few others. I also have several Bon Jovi CD's including "Slippery When Wet" (of course)...I've seen and heard that they are sounding a little more country which is OK, but I still prefer their earlier songs and their "bad boys of rock" look. 

I actually have every Bon Jovi CD and Jon's and Richie's solo efforts as well.  I have their box set, DVD's and every movie Jon was in not to mention my large drawing above the bed in my spare room where you would be sleeping right below him. lol

I too prefer the earlier songs but I think he looks just as good now and I don't care what he sings as long as he keeps on singing.

[bonjovi]

In Response to post:

  Hey all

Cannot remember if Todd
is in here but if so  that's okay here he is again.... 
he has had some great songs!  He is so creative and
talented.   "Hello it's me..  is terrific!

Todd Rundgren
Background information
Birth name	Todd Harry Rundgren
Born	June 22, 1948 (1948-06-22) (age 60)
Origin	Upper Darby, PA , United States
Genre(s)	Progressive rock , Soft rock , Power pop , Pop rock , Hard rock , Blue-eyed soul
Occupation(s)	Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Pianist, Drummer, Producer, Video Director, Engineer, and Computer Programmer
Years active	1967 – present
Label(s)	Bearsville
Associated acts	Nazz , Utopia , The New Cars , Meat Loaf , Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band
Website	www.tr-i.com/" rel="nofollow" title="http://www.tr-i.com/"> http://www.tr-i.com/

Hey D.,

I love Todd.  Got to see him in 1992 with Ringo's All Starr Band.  My favorite song is "Bang on the Drum All Day".  That was the Friday anthemn on my favorite radio station.

J.

[bonjovi]

In Response to post:

Hi J

Well he is definately entitled to take a rest...

We were talking about the glam rock days today at work (why you ask...  well I have a Hello Kitty glamrock calendar page LOL)  and one of the girls brought up Bon Jovi along with Poison and Whitesnake and the Crue  and she thought Jon was just too cute   LOL

Diane

Okay, I can understand your talking about the glam rock days due to your calendar but I don't understand why that brought up Bon Jovi.  I don't consider them glam rock.  Nor do I consider Poison, Whitesnake or the Crue to be glam rock.  Hair bands yes but glam rock, no.

But Jon is too cute and on that I do agree.

Janese