Cobain, Vedder, Cornell or Staley?

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  • JL19851
    JL19851 Posts: 209
    I think this discussion, or what I read of it, is pretty interesting...mostly because these categories are all different, in terms of what makes a great frontman, singer, songwriter, etc.

    In any event, my pick, on the pearl jam website, is unsurprisingly Eddie Vedder. This mostly goes to his strength as a frontman. He's really grown into that role over the years, and has mastered it in a manner I haven't seen with any other band. He does a great bulk of carrying the show in concert, and though everyone is amazing, Vedder does a great job of keeping the crowd in the palm of their hands, and making each concertgoer feel like they are having a unique experience special to them and their show. Not sure who else, as a frontman, can make that claim so comfortably.
  • scottstappsucks
    scottstappsucks Posts: 991
    Well based on my personal bias.

    1. Staley
    2. Vedder
    3. Cornell
    4. Cobain

    Staley and Vedder are awful close for me though, it's practically a tie. Cobain is a distant 4th, I like Nirvana but they're not in the league of those 3 others.
  • Kloddz
    Kloddz Posts: 2,573
    Vedder
    Cornell
    Staley
    Cobain
    Bern - September 13, 2006
    Berlin - August 15, 2009
    Lisbon - July 10, 2010
    Berlin - June 26, 2014
    Zurich - June 23, 2022

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  • Illridethewave20
    Illridethewave20 Posts: 491
    Today : Vedder, Cornell
    90's: Cobain, Vedder, Cornell, Stanley
  • Electric_Delta
    Electric_Delta Posts: 977
    Why bother? They were (are) all great in their own right.

    I will say the vocal quality in this group is incredible. You would be hard-pressed to put four other iconic rock frontmen together and find this level of vocal ability and depth.
    Bristow, VA (5/13/10)
  • PearlOfAGirl
    PearlOfAGirl Posts: 15,993
    Vedder
    Cobain

    Wish you were here...
    ♥~RIP Dad
  • guypjfreak
    guypjfreak Posts: 2,281
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrTa1gmV ... re=related
    thats all thanks
  • OffHeGoes132
    OffHeGoes132 Posts: 594
    90s: Cornell, Vedder, Staley, Cobain

    Today: Vedder, Cornell

    Cornell is still an incredible singer (he's improved drastically since disbanding Audioslave). Much of my decision is based on song-writing as well, and today, Vedder has Cornell easily destroyed in that department. Only my opinion though.
  • pandora
    pandora Posts: 21,855
    Vedder
    Vedder
    Vedder
    Cobain
    :D
  • PearlOfAGirl
    PearlOfAGirl Posts: 15,993
    pandora wrote:
    Vedder
    Vedder
    Vedder
    Cobain
    :D
    Excellent!!

    Wish you were here...
    ♥~RIP Dad
  • 12345AGNST1
    12345AGNST1 Posts: 4,906
    Vedder
    Cornell
    Staley










































    cobain
    5/28/06, 6/27/08, 10/28/09, 5/18/10, 5/21/10
    8/7/08, 6/9/09
  • myra
    myra Posts: 1,257
    bovy_j wrote:
    jack_bass_player wrote:
    vedder > staley > cornell >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> cobain

    I'll go with that one.

    +1
  • False_Belief
    False_Belief Cardiff Posts: 763
    Vedder > Cobain > Cornell > Staley

    Cornell circa 89-94 may well have had the greatest 'rock' voice ever, but I can only listen to his wailing in small doses! Cobain - best screamer, hands down. Eddie - most pleasing on the ear and best all round.

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  • False_Belief
    False_Belief Cardiff Posts: 763
    Oh and anyone who doesn't rate Cobain as a singer REALLY needs to go back and listen to 'Unplugged In New York' again. It's not all about technique or being able to hold notes etc - the guy's voice was positively dripping with soul.

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  • DewieCox
    DewieCox Posts: 11,432
    False_Belief wrote:
    Cobain - best screamer, hands down.


    That's a laugh. Cornell could tear down a mountain with his screams.
  • False_Belief
    False_Belief Cardiff Posts: 763
    I see Cornell as more of a wailer - He really hits those high notes. Cobain was so much more primal - larynx shredding stuff.
    DewieCox wrote:
    False_Belief wrote:
    Cobain - best screamer, hands down.


    That's a laugh. Cornell could tear down a mountain with his screams.

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  • DiRtyFranK38
    DiRtyFranK38 Posts: 3,131
    i think chris cornell's vocals on euphoria morning, his first incredible solo album, might be the greatest vocals i've ever heard recorded. however, my favorite voice of all time is easily eddie. pj is my favorite band and there is no way i can rank anything related to them under anyone else, as ridiculous as that sounds. i also LOVE layne's voice and kurt's is good too. i'm waaaay more into aic/mad season and chris cornells different projects then nirvana though.

    1.) Ed
    2.) Chris
    3.) Layne
    4.) Kurt


    this list is useless though. they're all amazing in their own rights. ESPECIALLY the first 3. their music has effected me on an enormous level for years.
    2006: Hartford
    2008: MSG 1, Hartford, Mansfield 2, Ed Solo NYC 1
    2009: London (O2), Philly 1, 2, 3, & 4
    2010: Hartford, Boston, MSG 1 & 2
    2011: Ed Solo Hartford
    2012: Philly (MIA Fest)
    2013: Worcester 2, Brooklyn 1 & 2, Hartford
  • Hugh Freaking Dillon
    Hugh Freaking Dillon Posts: 14,010
    Cobain by a fucking landslide. there's no denying his sincerity. Staley second. Vedder third. Cornell a distant 4th.
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  • thefixer9
    thefixer9 Posts: 9,376
    1. Vedder
    2. Cornell





    3. Stanley



















    4. Cobain


    I personal hate Nirvana and Cobain so that´s why he is last. :lol: IMO I think Vedder writes better songs and has a better voice than Cornell. But I still like Cornell, I don´t really care for Stanley though.
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    Brad- 4/21/12 (RSD Performance), 4/27/12, 8/10/12
    Flight To Mars- 5/23/12
    RNDM- 11/27/12

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  • goldrush
    goldrush everybody knows this is nowhere Posts: 7,791
    thefixer9 wrote:
    1. Vedder
    2. Cornell





    3. Stanley



















    4. Cobain


    I personal hate Nirvana and Cobain so that´s why he is last. :lol: IMO I think Vedder writes better songs and has a better voice than Cornell. But I still like Cornell, I don´t really care for Stanley though.
    Stanley? I always preferred Gene Simmons! :lol:
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