Best Male Singers

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101Bono
Bono is an inspiration to sing. The greatest of all time.
Acrobatic, expressive, full of feeling, rich or delicate, totally convinces us of the lyrics
Bono.. His voice is able to take your heart and kiss him passionately... A long time since I follow him, but I have not had the opportunity to go to a concert... Remains one of my biggest dreams
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102MIchael Ball

103Mike Shinoda
Not many know that he is the one giving the awesome rap in Linkin Park, but his contribution will soon be recognized
Mike Shinoda should at least be in th top 100.

104Danny O'Donoghue

105Jim Morrison

Not only an icon of the free speech in America, but the greatest vocals and all he sings spontaneous


106Luciano Pavarotti
The greatest of all time.
This top ten list is horrible. Pavoratti is definitely top three of all time. This list was made by a twelve year old.
I can't stand opera, but hearing him sing Nessun Dorma brought tears to my eyes. His voice is unbelievable.

107Adam Gontier
Adam Gontier is such a great singer and is pretty versatile. He sings with such emotion both in studio and live, and is amazing at both. He is definitely better than a lot of pop artists on this list - I don't know why he's so far down on the list.

I'm seeing comments about him having a range of 4 1/2 octaves - what notes are in this range (for example, B2 to A4 - I'm not saying that is his range)? I can't find anything other than "low tenor to high bass". Thanks!

noname

4 1/2 octave vocal range. That's at least half an octave higher than everyone below and above him on the list. And 10x more emotion and heart into everything he's written and everything he sings. This man can make a softer voice than prince, and then tell out the most amazing rock growl I've ever heard seemlesly and without effort with perfect pitch control. If only more people on this list listened to what this guy can do, he'd definitely be number 1
We're talking about Adam Gontier here. Enough said!
All the others are there because they are either famous or were involved in classic rock, not Hard Rock like Adam. He is the best singer ever. His live performances often surpass the studio versions. He reeks of awesomeness and quality!

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108Jeff Buckley
In my opinion BY FAR the best singer of all time. You can feel his voice in the pit of your stomach. He could pack so much emotion in one single whisper. I love Robert Plant, I love Bowie and Freddie Mercury, but none get anywhere near Jeff Buckley. Buckley was real, raw. The only singer who's ever brought tears to my eyes. Utterly, indescribably amazing. If you've never listened to him go and buy, download, steal if you have to, his music because you're missing something incredible.
Embarrassingly low. That's what you get for having a list on such a popular website - you'll get a lot of popular singers who have no real talent really high. I really think Buckley is the best vocalist of all time, but he should certainly be at least in the top 10.
The man's vocal ability was second to none. Hallelujah is not his only great song. Try the track "Grace" from the album with the same title, it does well to show his incredible vocal control.
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109Jason Mraz
umm... hello. Jason Mraz's new song 'I'm Yours' has swept across the world like a tsunami. His unique style of singing is incomparable to other male singers. His songs all delve deep into what life is all about. Even before he struck worldwide fame with the aforementioned song, almost all his shows were sold out. What else needs to be said?
Jason has a unique voice. His song "I'm Yours" makes me feel so happy. So whenever I feel that I want to have a fantastic day I play this song.
Love him from beginning to end of time he is the melody singers these days should look up to.
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110Mohammad Rafi

The most talented singer to be seen! He has an amazing versatile voice... He can sing a great variety of songs like classical, bhajans, melody etc..
He has a golden voice which makes him the most beloved one in our hearts!

Mohammed rafi has the most pleasent voice and a range of voice that makes any song to be an experience no one can forget don't trust me check out
1. Baharon phool barsao
2. Suhani raat dhal chuki
3. Hum to chale pardes

Had he born in the era of globalization... The entire world would have understood what the words Mohammad Rafi mean? He is simply the best.

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111Joe Elliot

112Frank Sinatra
Sinatra should be #1
When it comes to male vocalist all roads lead to sinatra!
Sinatra... no one could phrase and interpret a song quite like "The Voice" -RIP
The Chairman of The Board should be no 1 because without him none of the other men mentioned would have had a chance for a carrer

redenamelrose

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113Bruce Dickinson

Bruce had the most powerful voice of all time and can definitely be at least in the top 3 with robert plant and bono.

I didn't expect him to be on the top honestly. Mainstream sucks! Bruce is god!

He's one of the best. This is no place for a singer of he's class. Bruce is already a legend, and Will be until the doom of mankind.

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114Lee Taemin

TODAY IS TAEMIN'S BIRTHDAY YAYY!
Taemin excells at dancing which is why he is called the dance machine, also he has an excellent voice as you will hear in Immortal Song 2! Please vote for him
COME ON TAEMIN FANS!


115Chris Taylor Brown (Trapt)

116Michael McDonald

117Jarvis Cocker

118Ozzy Osbourne

not what he used to be but the Ozz-Man was fantastic in his prime and is still great


119Duncan James

120Adam Levine
I am so sick of people not even recognizing his fantastic voice!
He thrashes the hell out of 90% of the singers on this list, and his range and accuracy astound me every time I listen to songs like Moves Like Jagger, How, and I Can't Lie.
His voice is so soothing and pleasant to listen to, he should be higher up.
One of the best singer ever... Love the song stereo hearts with him in it. Also Maroon 5 is a awesome band, he really need to be higher up.
For me, his is one of the best male singers ever. Love his songs, it's really meaningful and I also love the tone of the songs. Maroon 5 is awesome. Its rank should be higher than what it is now.
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121Jay-Z

122Ray Charles

Black, Blind, you can't go wong. His part in "We are the World" is amazing.


123Matthew Tuck

124Robbie Williams

The best live performer of our times. Wonderful voice and wonderful music.

there are no words to describe you. you are the best pop star I have ever seen. OMG daily I spend 5 hours of day listening to your songs!

It's a matter of justice! The Angels singer is one of the best that UK has even known and besides being a very good singer, he's also the best entertainer on earth... His awards are countless!

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125Dean Martin
Smooth swagger, all an act. Great singer great person. I stop everything I am doing to listen to him. Oa course I am 67.
Dino is number one! He is big entertainer, and a greatest singer with magnificent voice.
Best male vocal in earth history... Natural voice, and boy, he could sing!
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126David Cook

127Engelbert Humperdinck

He is the best singer in the world and has been for the past 43 years since his song Release became number ONE in 1967


128Paul Simon
Listen for colours... Listen to kodachrome

129Kanye West

130Samo Zain

131Bon Scott
he is great and I am not just saying that he's better than robert plant and I am a huge ass fan of robert plant but bon scott is better thats a fact and he's the greatest ever! and thats fact
Highway to Hell arguably the greatest rock and roll song.
If not the best at least incomparable. Unique without comparison.
Bon Scott Has An Awesome voice how can he be down here?

rocker1796

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132Kim Hyun Joong

Different from others... Incredible... No words to desribe him... ##he simply is awesome... Love Him...

His sound so good! Handsome also! I really like him! Love him! Wah.. Like him, love him so much.. So who's his fans, henecia or Triple S, please vote him ya

Love Kim Hyun Joong's sexy deep voice.. His voice is pleasant to my ears.. It is very comfortable to listen to it. He sings every song with such emotion that it touches my heart.. Though people always say he can't sing.. But for me, he is great.. A great singer are great is not what octave you can reach that makes you a great singer, it's whose heart you can reach that makes you great.. He can move his audience with his singing. That's more important..


133Luther Vandross

LET ANYONE ON THIS LIST INSPIRE AS MANY NEW BABIES AS LUTHER OR RULE LOVE BALLADS LIKE LUTHER AND HE WILL FAIL. ONLY GREATS LIKE SAM COOKE OR DON HATHAWAY OR VOCAL POWERHOUSES STEVE PERRY OR FREDDY MERCURY COULD COMPARE. WHOEVER VOTED FOR MOST OF THE TOP TWENTY ON THIS LIST SHOULD LISTEN TO THESE GREATS AND REEVALUATE THEIR JUDGEMENT. JUSTIN BIEBER OVER ANY OF THESE FOR GOD'S SAKE? NOW I'M CONVINCED WHY REAL MALE VOCALISTS ARE BECOMING EXTINCT DUE TO THE OVER COMMERCIALIZED DUMBING DOWN OF AMERICA. MANUFACTURED FAUX TALENT HAS DILUTED AWAY GOOD TASTE.


134Tim McGraw

135Philip Bailey

136Brent Smith
In my opinion he is best rock singer of the 2000's Shinedown's cover of simple man is awesome, I think it's better than the original.

this guy has a great voice just listen to him sing simple man and he will turn you in to a believer li
Brent has the best vocals in rock thats for damn sure, he sends chills in some songs.
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137Tim McIlrath

His voice box is reinforced by steel and his vocal chords are made of lightning bolts.


138Craig David
Listen to insomnia acoustic performance, or a cover song like "stop, look, listen. " He has amazing control, thrills, hits high notes in head voice, is so smooth, amazing.
The best rnb live vocalist ever!

139Gerard Way
He must be in top ten!
the best songwriter and singer!
My Chemical Romance is the best band of the world!
His voice is amazing and beautiful. And so are the songs he plays with My Chemical Romance. Why isn't he in the top ten? We have to change that.
He has an awesome voice, he's an awesome songwriter and he's singer of one of my favorite bands of all time... he must be at least in top twenty!
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140Brandon Flowers

Lead singer of the Killers. Great vocalist


141Brendon Urie
He is one of the best vocalist...
Please take note that not all band vocalist are real vocalist. But this one... Oh come on.. His range is amazing. He can even sometimes go as high as Adam Lambert and as low as Scotty McCreery.
Listen to his voice before you vote! This poll is not about the best song writer or whatever. It's about the best singer and Brendon's vocal abilities just amaze me. He deserves to be in the top ten at least! I'm disgusted that Bieber is voted before Brendon. What has this world come to?
Best instrumentalist, amazing vocalist. Amazing voice. Amazing vocal range. Everything amazing. Perfect. Try listening to him. Not his music.. You may not like his music because music genre is a subjective thing.. But his talent is undeniable.
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142Kumar Sanu

He is king of melody and king of 90's sanu comeback to bengali film RAMDHENU, RAJANIGONDHA etc super hits

Passion, power, technical brilliance, kumar sanu has it all. One of the most talented singes ever the magic of voice passes through my heart... No one can touch me so deep as he does it through her singing
kumar sanu is the absolute best singer in the world. His voice is unique


143Layne Staley
Layne Staley's musical abilities were so varied. He could belt out dark heavy metal song as he did with AIC; or he could break your heart with his painful expressions he gave us with Mad Season. A very talented singer that should be much higher on this list.
The fact that Chris Cornell is 46 and Layne is 61 makes me question the sanity of the voters on this list. Seriously, these two singers had the best vocal range of anyone else on this list. By far Layne is my favorite of the two, but I definitely give props to Chris as well.
Justin Beiber? Seriously what is wrong with everyone? Layne Staley was a far better singer in his short life than a majority of any above him on this list will be in a long lifetime. LISTEN TO ANY ALICE IN CHAINS OR MAD SEASON SONGS AND YOU WILL INSTANTLY SEE! RIP Layne
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144Lee Jinki

Onew... Saranghaee! I hope you can be the winner, after Yesung


145Anuar Zain

Wide-range, high pitch singer from Malaysia!

tigerwasp


146Myles Kennedy
How did Patrick Stump get in front of Myles?

I want to know what happened to the world's taste in music.
A tenor with an amazing and awe-astounding 4-octave range
I have a Masters in Music Education, and I recommend this guy to the top. The music industry is so perverse and blocks out real talent. 17 of the top 20 are replaceable, this guy is the real number one. 20 years from now this list will look like my list. Real music lives forever!
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147Cee Lo Green

148Tose Proeski

The best of all. He had so powerful, and in same time so soft vocal. He had a huge range. Just listen his songs.

Producers say that he was the new Pavarotti. Professional opinion. And I truly think that he was gifted.


149Perry Como
My Perry Como! How could anyone not pick him at least in the top 100 he is the best. He lovely ballads and crooning voice.

150Tupac Shakur

151Marc Anthony
Salsa is for a strong, dynamic voice, which is Marc Anthony defined. Rich, powerful, and full of soul; few singers can make me cry AND get me to dance. Plus, he does it in 2 languages, both with such style, too.
This man should be much higher on this list. :-)

152Kian Egan

153Ritchie Neville

154Patrick Stump

His voice is amazing he should be in at least the top ten if not top 5. His voice is beautiful and his range is amazing. My heart skips a beat I swear when I here him. He not only has most of these other people beat on voice but on talent. He plays an enormous amount of instruments. His new album Soul Punk, he not only wrote every word, every note, sang every note, including background, but played every single instrument from guitar, piano, drums, trumpet, synthesizer, and the list goes on. He deserves a Grammy for sure.

ABSOLUTELY PATRICK STUMP. HELL YES. He has to be higher on this list. His vocal range is incredible. And his voice is so effortless.

Patrick Stump is golden throated and has the most perfect voice. Should be way higher on the list

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155Maynard James Keenan

his voice is so amazing and hes so underated

Okami

He's probably one of the most emotional rock vocalists. He also has a good range. And it looks like I need this extra writing to qualify for my "commitment. "


156Lindsey Buckingham

157Al Green

Has to be higher on this list. A great singer! 1

Damon

Simply put he has the best voice in the world. Justin Timberlake wants to be him but there is only one Al Green - The King Of Soul


158Gary Barlow
An amazing songwriter and overall musical genius! His voice is as smooth as velvet and no one can hit a high note like Barlow! He does Great Britain proud and continues to inspire young musicians and songwriters. He also has that unbelievable rare quality in sounding as good if not better when singing live, as he does recorded.
Lead singer of the most popular British band since the Beatles. Amazing voice, amazing vocal range.
The Very Best of British - The singer all others should aspire to be. Amazing control and vocal range - just look for a video of him singing 'Rule The World' with Michael Buble and you'll understand!
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159JC Chasez
Definitivamente el! Me encanta como canta, su sonrisa, su voz, su baile... TODO!
He is so underrated! His voice is so soulful! He was so good in *Nsync! He was next to justin timberlake and christina aguilera and britney spears in the mickey mouse club! REMEMBER?
Jc sings from the heart with soul, warmth and passion love that voice
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160David Gilmour

Very sad for the fans to find him at 10 - ,he must be ranked in between 1to 5.


161Martin Nievera

no question he has the most soothing voice anyone would love to hear singing.. melts you when he sings... the only concert king... EVER!

hearts1421

Martin nievera is a very great singer. He is very creative but the only problem to him is the pronounciation of the words. But try to listen him he is much better to other. He is the one and only one concert king in the philipines. Not jed not erik not arnel and etchetera. Its a verry no to say him that hindi na siya sikat! And try to compare him to other if he sing you can feel deeply! So vote martin. Your my idol hehehehe


once again TRY TO LISTEN THE SONG OF HIM and judge JOWK!
this is only my own opinion!


162Eddie Vedder
not only is he a powerful baritone, but he's incredibly expressive

vwade8

Lead singer of pearl jam, he has an amazing voice and sings with meaning. Listen to the song Black to see!
What a mainstream popularity contest! Eddie at 150... Adam Archleta top 10? EV is looked up to by some of the biggest rock and roll legends as one of the best singer/songwriters of the last 50+ years. I challenge anyone who loves music as much as I do to listen to EV's diversity... Movie soundtracks... Pearl Jam... Solo Uke stuff... And tell me he is not one of the most talented of all time.
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163Zac Efron

164Hideto Matsumoto

165Günther

166Lauri Ylönen

Hey! All these are voting are twelve or something like that? You Hve Lauri at 70 place? Are you serious? In which planet do you live? You must be kidding! ! Lauri Ylonen is the best!

The truth that is something that I love from young woman! With his music transform lives! It does of the world for so many people a better place every musical letter re-lives and one deserves to be in the first place many cannot see it this way but I if! We love you lauri!


167Isono KYO Hiroshi

168Weird Al Yankovic

Funny songs and voices, although her's not the best

He rocks! Listen to some of these songs:
Constipated
Ugly Girl
Virus Alert
Don't Download this song
Elmos got a gun
Barneys on Fire


169Rick James
Rick James was a great pop singer. He surprisingly sang ballads better than anticipated from a pop punk-Funk star.
Top 10 entertainer of all-time.

170Brandon Boyd

Unconventional and crazy melodic lines, as well as a pretty decent range. This guy deserves his place on the list, but if the likes of eminem and akon are higher then him... Eyebrows should indeed be raised


171Biggie Smalls

172Tim Hwang

173Stephen Gately

174Neil Young

175Miyavi

Such particular husky voice that pulls you in...
and accompanied with his wonderful guitar!
MIV is the best)


176James LaBrie

He is very talented in so many ways and he can give you different feelings while you listen to him.


177Brian Molko
Brian's voice is absolutely incredible and unforgettable. When I'm listening to him I'm in another world, in this moments I forget about everything
Because he's voice always makes me cry. Thanks u, Brian.
Thank You My Sweet Prince...

178Choi Siwon

Oppa"은 모두 '찮니 있"록 정신" 잃지 않고 "' 정신 슈퍼 주니' oppa

Choi Siwon is a member of the popular boyband "Super Junior". When he is talking he is always do hand gestures!

Kpoplover


179Daniel Gildenlöw

Amazing technique control and charisma from Pain Of Salvation.


180Eric Adams (Manowar)

he's the 2d best metal singer of all time the 1st is ronnie james dio but eric is my idol

just plain amazing...the way he can hit all of the high notes and manage to pull the rest of the song through..

MANOWAR FOREVER!!!


181Merle Haggard

He is the best country singer ever had. His voice is soft and same time strong.


182Jed Madela

simply the best..............very powerful voice!!!!


183Geddy Lee

the best, listen to tom sawyer, the most unique and best voice of all time


184Brian Johnson

Try to imagine music without AC/DC. That is a world that I do not want to live in. He brought them back after tragedy. Enough said

Brian Johnson Number one singer of ALL TIME

he took ac/dc to new heights forever they willrock on


185Bill Kaulitz

I have never ever heard a voice like Bill's! It is so different and amazing that I get goosebumbs! His lyrics are meaningful and beautiful.! They are so beautiful that sometimes I don't understand how he comes up with it!

It feels like he knows how I am feeling, it is a very special connection that he has to all us (Aliens) and it is a "wow" feeling to see him live.! His energy on stage makes you wanna stand up and sing along and dance together with him to the beat of the music.! You can't find a guy like him, He is one in a million.! Vote for him!

You people should go die in hole if you don't vote for him. I should cry he is low on the list. His voice is so soothing. You people are crazy. I really don't like you anymore. You people poop! Vote for him any you might make it to my good side.

You people poop! Bill is the best singer ever. His voice is so soothing. I could sleep to his hardest rock songs because of his voice. I don't get why he wasn't on the list even. I really don't like you people. (unless you vote for him) listen to his music and you will see my point fully. Join up with me and help bill rock even more!

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186Adam Young

Just amazing! His voice his just so unique and awesome, that's what makes owl city great. He is way too below in the rankings, he should have been at least in the top 25. Man he is totally talented.

He has a very soothing and unique voice. Very different from others yet great to listen to.

nicholas73

He should be top 1 :) he has one of the voices that make you listen to his songs longer than expected. :) And sooner after that you might be a fan of him :D


187Roger Daltrey

He makes you feel all the human emotions with just his voice!


188Rod Stewart

An unusual addition to what seems to be the 'X' facter all over again. Rod is one of many highest selling artists who would have given up if he appeared infront of Simon Cow, not sounding like a squeeky clean soul singer. Rod is one of those who reflect society and life with all it's grit and originality like Johney Rotten, Iggy Pop,Bowie and many more worldwide who would not exist if they had to sell out on the 'X' Factor What would music be like if everyone tried to sound the same; I can see from vocalist charts that that has already happened; so sad. PQ

evolver


189Elliot Yamin

One of the best voices of all time. He has a lot of soul.


190Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
From the soaring heights in O re Piya to the lower octaves in More Ang Ang, Rahat has an impressive vocal range and ultimate control. He's spent his entire life training his voice and it shows in the technically demanding Indian classical style of singing that he is famous for.
He is the best nothing else!
No one can sing like him... Hats off to rahat fateh ali khan sir...
Some of his best r surile akhiyon wale, dil to baccha hai ji, bol na halke halke, teri ore, me tenu samjhawa ji, O RE PIYA, tuje dekh dekh sona... And lot more
I think this man of high voice range of fantastic heightsand with fantastic plays in his music should be at the first.
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191Alfie Boe

Serious singer who has a great sense of fun. Sings many genres of music and appeals to music lovers accross the spectrum.
Also British!

Alfie Boe... Fantastic, amazing, superb, entertainer, beautiful singer, versatile, plays drums, sings superbly, cooks, and brings joy to everyone :-) What more can I say :-)
This gorgeous man should be at the top of this list :-)
Go Alfie!

The best singer this country has produced in a very long time!

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192Darren Criss

I Darren, he is perfect and his voice is so beautiful loved him even before he was on glee Starkid!

SeriesLover

His covers on Glee are perfect, and if you watch one of his musicals with Starkid you will see how good his voice sounds without any interference to try and make it better.


193Keith Urban

194John Mayer
Really #190 come on people

195Pierre Bouvier

because he is the lead singer of the best band in the world(simple plan), and his voice is amazing


196Klaus Meine

he is the best of all!
He must be in top ten!
the best songwriter and singer!
still love this band and this singer

Faust

The greats singer, from Scorpions! His voice is good...

canessie


197Kishore Kumar
The best male voice India has ever seen. Please listen to any of his songs and you will realise his mettle, even if you don't understand the language. I would ask you to please vote for the outstanding voice of India.

camus

The greatest Indian male voice ever produced. Listen to any of his song and you will find that his voice touches soul, no matter the language. Please listen his songs if you haven't and you will find the quality he comes with. Plesae vote as he deserves to be in the top.

camus

The most versatile singer India has seen!

198Jorge Benson

199Jacoby Shaddix

200Tom Jones

After all is he not called "The Voice" for nothing!

I have seen Sir Tom Jones 137 times in Concert and the man known as "The Voice" has the strongest, most versatile voice that could sing ANY genre that I have ever heard Live and that includes Elvis, Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, Michael Jackson, Englebert, McCartney, Joel, Elton, Buble etc


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