Axchi696 said:

I entirely agree - not a very good singer at all, but his voice really does suit the music perfectly. Phil Oakey is a similar example.

Anx said:

beat me to it. I was just about to mention him. He can barely carry a tune at all, really, but he works around his limitations. Bill Callahan from Smog kinda has the same feel.

Lou Reed ought to rate a mention here as well, I suppose.

and maybe the pavement guy...Stephen Malkmus.

maybe this should be another thread, but if these are all bad voices/good singers, what's an example of someone with a good voice who's a bad singer? maybe that's a much easier question?

Anx said:

Lamar. Great voice, but his vocals just feel like a collection of licks rather than anything that's grown organically from the song, if that makes sense.

I could name many more "soul" singers, but I don't think I can take any more abuse tonight!

Anx said:

LaToya Jackson?

whatsgoingon said:

I adore Mick Jagger dancing and singing.



have u ever listened to any album by the Stones?
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^ I like the sound of his voice. With a little coaching, he could have been a much better singer. Still, it all adds to the grittiness of his performances.

dammme said:

Mick has a style that just WORKS for him...

herb4 said:

Dylan, to me is the classic example of a great singer with a horrible voice.
Neil Young
Prince doesn't have the most beautiful voice
Not exactly sure where Lou Reed fits in, but he deserves a mention
my man Badly Drawn Boy is much the same. I don't know what's missing, but something is.
Beck has a pretty good voice, but is an uninspired singer
Lyle Lovett has a great voice, sings well, but is uber-limited in range

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Joe Cocker




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herb4 said:

Millie Vanilli.

dammme said:

krayzie said:

How dare you, his voice is amazing & gorgeous

CalhounSq said:

TTD was massive over here for about 10 minutes in '87 (I think). Had a few great tracks but didn't know his own limitations, started believing his own hype, and disappeared up his own arse.

Still, hope he's doing well now - he was a very talented chap!

I struggle to listen to Hendrix because of his voice, he needed some coaching. I'm sure it could of turned out great.

peterfalconer said:

WTF does any of that have to do w/ the quality of his voice??

CalhounSq said:

Couldn't have said it better !

CalhounSq said:

Yeah ! And his best music was not on his debut album anyway .

Serious said:

I'm sayin'

CalhounSq said:

Serious said:

Look at that! TTD's last two fans together on this thread!




kidding! kidding!

NDRU said:

CalhounSq said:

Fucking hell, man - calm down! He has got a great voice, alright? Jesus...

NDRU said:

COLD SHIT!!

peterfalconer said:

I know someone mentioned David Bowie and I struggle with him. On some records, his voice and singing sound fantastic, and on others he sounds terrible. He's such a mixed bag, it's really hard to classify him as a "good" or "bad" singer.

guitarslinger44 said:

I used to think he had a weird voice and wasn't a great singer. But lately I hear him as one of the best singers in rock, even though his singing isn't very rock & roll sounding.

CalhounSq said:

He's an amazing singer but his voice ain't great.

This is what we are talking about