Rolling Stone Magazine Distances Itself From Rock & Roll With It’s Top 200 Greatest Singers List! 

Glen ids FAB Rachel! Lennon is even more FaB of course! But your stream has created Rachelmania in the vinyl community!❤❤❤

Hehe You're too kind, Michael. Thank you ❤

Paul could sing "a little higher" than Lennon, but Lennon could sing "A little lower". In addition, especially in the early Beatles career, Lennon had a better falsetto & he sang many of the shorter high parts on their records. Example: Lennon sings the high notes on the "Mieehs" during the bridge of "I Saw Her Standing There". Lennon sings the high note on the word "Hand" during the song "I Want To Hold Your Hand", Lennon sings the high part on the chorus of "Help" which are the words that goes "Won't You "Please Please Me Help me". Lennon sings the brief high part on "From Me To You" which are the words "I Can Do". Just a FEW examples. Conclusion: McCartney DID NOT have a greater "overall" range than Lennon.

@@yesterdayproductions1019Paul did have a greater range than John. Paul could sing higher and lower than John. Paul had a range of 4+ octaves to John’s 3 octaves

@@ewest14 No he didn't. Paul could NOT sing lower than John. Paul did not have MORE than a 4 octave range. John's range was MORE than 3 Octaves. It was more like 3 1/2 Octaves which was very similar to Paul. In addition, Range isn't everything. You know, some people make comments about range & have no clue what they are talking about because they are not musicians or don't know anything about music. For example: 5 different D Notes (D2 to D6) Is 4 octaves, not 5. D2 to D3 Is ONE Octave. D3 to D4 is TWO Octaves D4 to D5 is THREE Octaves D5 to D6 is FOUR Octaves. I get TIRED of correcting uninformed people who just repeat exaggerated B.S. & don't know what they are talking bout. LOL

Agreed

Oh yeah you’re so right Tom!❤

Many years ago.

Never read it ,though it's presence has always been felt,being from UK and growing up outside of London meant never seeing physical copies at newsagent it was almost mythical like SNL which you only heard good things about. So plainly it was always going to disappoint with that much hype in my head.

Worthless rag

Good comparison

BINGO!!!

LOL! So true George!❤❤❤

That's kinda insulting to McDonald's.....!

True. To be fair, McDondld's fries are pretty good and their coffee is better than Starbucks at a fraction of the cost.

This is correct

She CALLED to the ALIENS!!

I really agree with you on this. Not many voices were as expressive as hers.

i remember watching her singing with the fabulous(but a little older) Ella Fitzgerald in one of her TV specials, and Ella was looking at Karen with this pained expression, like, "You expect me to follow THAT?" Ella is probably one of the greatest ever, in her prime - but Karen was gifted with an almost miraculous vocal mechanism(her alto was smooth and rich, almost like a woodwind instrument, like a bassoon), and she had paid attention to her talented brother Richard; they were both jazz fans and uber-talented. Karen was proud that she played the same drum set-up as Hal Blaine, the famous session ace(one of the Wrecking Crew) drummer; she was an excellent drummer as well as a great singer.

voice of an angel...

why not fred neill?

Damn right he is! But you know, white male, womanizer, very un-PC MsB!

True , and his wonderful symbolic ,fairy-tale story worthy of being a children's classic: The Point. Words and music in a perfect symbiosis. The title itself having so many meanings.

I can bet you those people at RS who contributed to the list never even heard of him

@@chriskalifornia7333 Rat's clacker? You must have been watching SC Reviews. Love that bloke's vids.

You nailed it Al!❤❤❤

Sadly, I must agree.

From the begining?

@@konradtomala3580 Their music articles and album reviews were really good at one time.

Bob Dylan even on the list did it for me Tom! My ribs still hurt!😉😂❤

When I saw where they placed Dylan I knew it was bullsh*t

Bob Dylan is number 1 on the worst of all time.

“America’s gotta toilet show!” Lol!

This list is a joke 🤣🤣🤣

Elvis stoped being relevant before the Magazine ever came into existence ! Elvis was done by the time he went to the army . That magazine came into existence circa 1968/68.

@@gavintuesday4959 typical Beatle fan comment who’s oblivious to reality. His Hawaii concert got more views than moon walk. His house outdraws most artists touring. He sold out the Detroit Lions stadium of 120,000. His record sales dwarf any other. He’s the only entertainer with no peers. You remind me of a personal experience I had in 1972. Growing up in Chicagos Liberal Hyde Park neighborhood, a bastion of Beatle fans . I was wearing an Elvis button on my shirt and a Beatle fan came up to me and said “ do you think he’ll ever be popular again “. On that same day Elvis was selling out the Chicago stadium for 3 shows ( I was at one of them ). And every major newspaper …the Sun times , The Tribune, the Daily News and the Chicago Today had Elvis on the front page declaring his conquering of Chicago and America on tour. But that clueless Beatle fan , like you, had the nerve to tell me that crap. The way I see Elvis and the Beatles can be described by a 1994 issue of people magazine. That issue named the 100 greatest stars of rock n roll. They rated the Beatles #1 but put Elvis picture on the cover of the issue. Cause in reality, the Beatles have the media but Elvis has the fans. And even they knew that the Beatles on the cover wouldn’t sell as well as Elvis on the cover. Even today July 11,2024 , Elvis worldwide popularity is astounding whereas the Beatles are dated crap kept alive by a biased media of liberal snobs that has little affect on worldwide popularity. In Asia, Iran, Europe, even England, South America , Australia, and the US , Elvis is the only entertainer with no peers. So keep talking your Drek and maybe eventually even you’ll believe it !

Brother, you’re doing Ann Wilson so dirty

@@lofisamurai6038 Totally agree. I don't think I could pick a favorite if it came down to top 5 or even top 10. But she would definitely make my top 5 list. Absolute power, control, clarity. All sweet as a whisper, whether she's singing a lullaby or a hard rock tune.

Good list, but I’d definitely include Ann Wilson in there

LOL!.....Keep talking the tablets

You left out Paul Rodgers

I could so live with your listen as well Dennis! Nice one, brother!❤

Freddie's at 14 in their list actually.

Right! If you're a rock'n'roll fan having John Lennon at #13 & Freddie Mercury at #14 just isn't examining the genuine great singers in depth.

Ian Gillan

@@milosdunjic8718 "Child in Time" pretty amazing. I'm sure Rolling Stone didn't rate Ian Gillian in the top 50 as I don't think they are a rock magazine anymore.

True 100% - 3 Ships is such a classic Christmas LP

I know! And his ego is so in check these days! One of my heroes fr sure F!

One of the most finely preserved voices among the old guard, without a doubt.

Sometimes now he has to change the keys of songs but his voice has stayed very powerful. For a while in the 70's and 80's his voice seemed to age in reverse and get gradually higher.

I saw Jon quite a few years ago now, I guess when he did a solo tour in small venues. I have always loved Jon’s voice but to hear him in such a stark setting was incredible. The guy sounds like an angel. So effortless too. His personality matches his voice as well.

Bradley Delp is absolutely incomparable. The man hit supersonic highs and didn't lose an ounce of power that he had in lower registers. The guy could harmonize like nobody else as well. There are videos here with his isolated vocals and there's so much going on vocally it's insane. I also share a Birthday with The Man, may he rest in peace.

She’d be in my Top 50 for sure!❤

She does…as does Natalie Merchant.

Totally agree 👍

If memory serves, Elvis is in the Rock'n'Roll, Rockabilly, Gospel and Country halls of fame. I'm not aware of any one else who's in three, let alone four. halls. No disrespect to Mick Jagger, Eric Burdon or Van Morrison, but I'd love to be able to hear Elvis singing on some of the records their bands were making in the mid 1960s. He also could have been a pretty good blue-eyed soul singer in my opinion (for what that's worth).

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Nobody "blew Roy Orbison out of the water". That's just silly hyperbole.

Seems the Rolling Stone hasn't for decades.

I feel you Steven. The Moody Blues have always been underrated. They had an amazing sound.

Yes, the Moody Blues were great. Loved them as well.

Hayward was good. But I mean, to be in a successful band a singer is going to be really good. Every well-known band has a singer who's as least very good. Otherwise the band wouldn't get off the ground of the local pubs.

I loved their first four albums, but then the songwriting really dropped in quality. By then, I was into more interesting bands like King Crimson and Yes.

Robin Zander is the most underrated rock vocalist of all time.

He has one great voice. I never tire listening to Trick.

Any list that doesn't include Robin Zander is a sham.

Yes

Robin Zander doesn't consider himself overlooked. He has an ego from hell.

He’d be in my next 20 William! Talk about silk incarnate! And “Chances Are” He’d rank quite highly!😉❤👍

Totally agree. Could you imagine Dylan or Lennon trying to sing “If I Can Dream”. While Elvis could easily sing any of their songs. The list is suppose to be for the best singer, and not the best song writer or the lead singer of the best band … in which case Lennon/McCartney and Dylan win hands down.

Sammy Davis Jr. Bing Crosby. Harry Belafonte

Deano top 10 for sure

Yeah…I think Sinatra was their nod to the whole crooner genre. But hell, what about Bing Crosby? Sammy Davis Jr? Harry Belafonte? I don’t think Sinatra was superior to them

Wow! Thanx so much Jesse!❤❤❤

Yes, Paul Carrack has a great voice! ❤️

I always loved Paul Carrack.

Yes, the word "agenda" is why it has zero credibility for me👎.

Not long ago, I read on a YT comments thread that Paul Revere and the Raiders have been kept out of the R&RHOF because someone at the Hall objects to their conservative/patriotic political views. I wonder if that someone is Jann Wenner (and possibly others).

Billie Eilish, based on what she has so far produced, definitely does not merit a place on the list.

LOL! Probably a safe and smart decison Saifon!❤❤❤

Burton has written so many great tunes.

Yeah they could still hit an occasional issue outta the park back in the early eighties Gary!❤

Yes she did, Ken and she’d be in my Top 50 for sure! Any artist willing to record and sing a KLAATU song (Calling Occupants) Gets a vote from me!🤔🎧👍

Speaking of her automatically Christine McVie comes to my mind, she'd deserved a place too.

Karen's voice will never be forgotten unlike generic r&b divas Carey and Beyonce

@@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine No disrespect to KLAATU but I always liked the Carpenters version better.

They became far too leftist in the early 90s when I stopped reading the magazine.

@@216trixie They were always leftist, but at least they wrote about rock stars. Now, they are more interested in putting models on their covers. It has been that way for years, but now they have abandoned rock and have become a magazine that caters to black hip hop culture. Of course, I am not interested in so called musicians with multiple tattoos on their faces.

Her and Michael Buble for me. Michael seems like a nice enough and funny guy but as for his music it's like Barry Manilow but even less edgy.

She’d be in the next for sure g! She is Maaarvelous!❤❤❤

@@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine Thanks..She has a great voice and I think she and her sister Nancy have inspired a lot of young women singers over the years and Nancy with her guitar playing..Thanks for your response...

I don't listen to White Stripes, but I'd be curious to know which drummers you admire. I'm not one but always wanted to be, lol.

@micktschick2765 I realize a list like this is subjective. I do not hate the White Stripes and what Meg White does for that band, fits the music, but there has to be some technical ability to be considered 100 greatest rock drummer of all time. My favorites in the genre of rock would be: Bill Bruford, Carl Palmer, Alex Van Halen, Alan White, Jim Keltner, John Bonham, Jason Bonham, Jeff Porcaro, Simon Phillips, Mike Portnoy, Mike Mangini, Ginger Baker, Charlie Watts, Ringo, Stewart Copeland, Phil Collins, Chester Thompson, Terry Bozzio, Nicko McBrain, Clive Burr, Danny Carey, Roger Taylor, Mitch Mitchell, Ian Paice, Cozy Powell, Gavin Harrison, Steve Gadd, Neal Peart, Tommy Aldridge, Bill Ward, Steve Smith, Barriemore Barlow, Clive Bunker, Phil Ehart. I'm leaving off many, I'm sure. It would be very difficult to make a top 100 list, but nowhere on that list should Meg White be there. Also, most jazz drummers are technically better than Rock drummers, but that's another list for another genre of music.

@@Alanb_69 I agree with the jazz drummers statement. Rock and jazz are a totally different ball of wax! I don't like when people compare them to each other. Makes no sense.

Absolutely!

I could not agree more. His vocal on 'Helpless Dancer' from Quadrophenia is one of my favourites of all time.

Me too... I'm really surprised not to see Daltrey anywhere.....

I totally agree with that sir . Rodger falters brought Pete's genius words to life like they were his own

Daltrey not falters FUCKING stupid predicta text

Roger is on the list, but only ranked in the bottom half. Bono is ranked 140. That speaks volumes.

also Janis is overrated

He’d be in my Top 30 Shaun!❤🤔🎧

@@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine thanks Michael ... what about Sir Mick ... his singing on tumbling dice, star star, monkey man, moonlight mile, saint of me??? should be top 20.

Ouch & LOL! Tree leaves are starting to look better and better Ernesto!❤❤❤

Or even better,his work with Humble Pie.

@@brucefranklin6295 he is finally gonna need a doctor when he sees he isn’t on the list. Great live album with “ I don’t need no doctor”❤️❤️😎😎

Decades ago for me M! You’ve got great taste!❤

Rogers is one of the best for sure.

Ronstadt was as versatile and powerful as any singer in the rock era. Good call!

Rodgers would be top 10 for me

Holy shades of the New order, David! When I first laid eyes on this list their agenda literally begged me for a spare dime! I just hope they got the list approved by Human Resources! 😉😂🤔

He's a helluva singer

GURGLY

Well you know me Rome! Open mount, insert foot!😉👌❤

Very nice list here Bill! Ian Gillian would be in my Top 30 early!❤

@@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine 👍. Especially Gillan need some respect. Starting from "Concerto For Group And Orchestra" (what a great tone) in the next five years he destroyed his voice. The repeated Child in time had a cost

I could soooo live with your list as well Steve! Great list IMO!!!❤❤❤

Great list just flip Bowie and Gillan for my taste 😊

No Gregg Allman or Ronnie VanZant ?

I wonder where you come from? McCartney at No 1, ridiculous. John Lennon was vastly better.

*steverogers,* - C'mon...... Bruce Dickinson and Rob Halford. Bruce survived throat cancer and has never smoked, and is still singing & touring at age 65.

You’re so right John!❤

They think they are when they do their lame lists.

Thanx stormcop!❤

I wish Harriet would be, but that would never happen. Same with Liz Fraser, Tori Amos, Natalie Merchant, Beth Gibbons. And no Siouxsie, the QUEEN!

Beth Hart is a legend!

@@timothyharrison8953 I know right?

EXACTLY CM!❤

I agree. I also would sy Sam Cooke, Steve Perry's inspiration. They sound almost identical at times. Listen to Sam Cooke's song "Nothing Can Change This Love I Have For You." The 2nd verse happen to be the opening lyrics for Journey's song "Lovin' Touchin' Squeezin'."

@@seanswinton6242 Thanks I will check it out !!! and thanks for the reply , of all the comments I have I have made on youtube you are the first person to post a reply .

Agree with Daltry. Not Gillian. Personal taste. Prefer Mercury, Plant, Perry to Gillian. I mean, he’s singing way up there in Child in Time, but never thought it was outstandingly good.

@@helenespaulding7562 It’s an opinion. That song won him the part of Jesus in JCSS over rock god Plant. Plus no rock singer had the range he did evident on songs like Fools, When a Blind Man Cries, BloodSucker and the last verse of Freedom is insane.

@@thetruthhurts6652 you’re absolutely correct. That’s why is prefaced my comment by saying “personal taste”. And yes, he had a great voice and I knew about JCSS. And I agree he should be in top 20 rock singers. I merely disagreed with the number 2 slot. As I said…personal taste. Don’t care for the timbre of his voice so much.

@@w.geoffreyspaulding6588 exactly, . It’s all a matter of personal tastes. I think we can agree that Rolling Stone should stay out of rock and roll.

Plant on Since I've Been Loving You is superior to both of those other two performances.

Both in my Top 50 Frank! Major fan of both!🤔🎧

Number one Floor Jansen from Nightwish Check out hers cower of Shallow or The Phantom of the opera And with Nightwish Gost love score live Wacken 2013

She’d be in my Top❤❤❤ 30 SVA!

David Byron is a vastly underrated singer Tiger I so agree! You’re list is a fine list! If I had only access to music from your list, I would satisfied!❤

@@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine If it was a list purely for ROCK singers, i would have a very different list.

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I love Ian Gillan's vocal range and he'd make my top 20. Seriously how many people could sing Child In Time?

Glenn Hughes

@@Alexanderpaal67 absolutely, that’s why he’s on my list

I personally have a top 50 list of singers and Perry is number 5.