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Dellinger 
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 Posted: January 09 2011 at 13:50 |
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Jon Anderson being mentioned again... he's one of my favourite singers, quiet unique. Steve Howe may be a terrible lead singer, but his contributions as a backing singer on Yes are brilliant (though small).
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Earendil
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Posted: January 09 2011 at 13:36 |
 Gandalff wrote:
Another tips:
Frank Zappa
Andrew Latimer
Toby Driver
Colin Carter
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I think Toby Driver is a wonderful vocalist
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Snow Dog
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Posted: January 09 2011 at 11:11 |
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I like Hacketts singing too.
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yanch
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Posted: January 09 2011 at 11:01 |
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From this list I have to say Les Claypool. I also agree that Steve Howe should never, ever be allowed to sing lead vocals. Steve Hackett is also one who should refrain from singing lead. Hackett's only saving grace is he usually uses all kinds of effects to cover his poor voice, Howe just sings-ouch!
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Snow Dog
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Posted: January 09 2011 at 10:58 |
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I actually like Steve's singing. Well I do on his solo albums. I wouldn't want him to hire a singer.
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DisgruntledPorcupine
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Posted: January 09 2011 at 10:48 |
Ivan_Melgar_M wrote:
Well, the really really worst is Steve Howe (Ashley Holt sounds as Caruso at his side).
Steve is a master with the guitar, but shouldn't even be allowed to sing in the shower.
Iván |
 Totally agreed. He sounds awful.
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Stooge
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Posted: January 09 2011 at 10:24 |
zappaholic wrote:
To me, Mustaine's voice has always had an air of "tried to but couldn't".
/that said, Rust In Peace was an excellent album
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I get that impression from him sometimes, especially in a live setting. When he sticks to his strengths in singing, he's not that bad really. I'd still take his vocals over plenty of others in the thrash metal genre that don't really have an identifiable voice. And yes, Rust in Peace is an excellent album!
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Posted: January 09 2011 at 10:08 |
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As a lead vox I agree Steve Howe is about the worst. As a background harmonist he can hold a note well enough that the texture is hidden.
Regarding the others, Labrie from the list. Claypool is more of a character voice which has its place. If you have ever heard him live do his auctioneer speed voice or hold one of these really nasal notes for about 60 seconds its rather entertaining. The Residents have a number of vocalists male and female. The main male voice has quite a sinister drawl that is once again a character voice and has its place.
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zappaholic
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Posted: January 09 2011 at 09:53 |
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To me, Mustaine's voice has always had an air of "tried to but couldn't".
/that said, Rust In Peace was an excellent album
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CCVP
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Posted: January 09 2011 at 09:46 |
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DT is my all time favorite band, but James is, hands down, one of the worst singers in heavy metal.
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Posted: January 09 2011 at 09:32 |
This is in general polls? 
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rogerthat
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Posted: January 09 2011 at 09:28 |
Speaking of guitarist-singers, Uli Jon Roth is absolutely terrible. 
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Ivan_Melgar_M
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Posted: January 09 2011 at 08:28 |
Well, the really really worst is Steve Howe (Ashley Holt sounds as Caruso at his side).
Steve is a master with the guitar, but shouldn't even be allowed to sing in the shower.
Iván
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Hercules
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Posted: January 09 2011 at 05:53 |
presdoug wrote:
Could not vote, as i do not know those vocalists, but from those i have heard, Lemmy from Motorhead is the worst possible
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I won't vote in a "worst of" poll, but if you think Lemmy is bad, I have to refer you to the two goons (Ashley Holt and Gary Pickford-Hopkins) who sang on "Myths & Legends of King Arthur" by Wakeman. They hardly hit a note in the entire album. One is much worse than the other, but I can't tell which is which. Dave Cousins is another vocalist who has a "love it or hate it" voice. On most songs he's magnificent, but just occasionally, it really doesn't suit the music and grates like hell.
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Posted: January 09 2011 at 05:36 |
DT is my joint favourite band so, of course I voted for James LaBrie 
However, I nominate Roger Waters .... yuk
Edited by JS19 - January 09 2011 at 05:37
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ExittheLemming
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Posted: January 09 2011 at 04:50 |
Gotta go for Jimmy The Cheese
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Posted: January 09 2011 at 04:49 |
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Mustaine is an excellent vocalist. |
Agree 100%, Dave Mustaine (Megadeth) bad vocalist  , hahahaha is one of the most talentated vocalist metal ever head. Bad choice in your list
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Posted: January 09 2011 at 04:39 |
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I also like LaBrie. I admit that sometimes he does grate a little. Prefer him when not screaming. But couldn't imagine DT without him.
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Posted: January 09 2011 at 04:12 |
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James Labrie, without question is an acquired taste. Glad to see Jon Anderson not included in the poll for a change!
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Posted: January 09 2011 at 04:09 |
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Les Claypool!I would vote Mustaine.But the ridiculous voice of Claypool wins.
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