It doesn't get any better than Maynard Keenan. Don't even try to put Eddie in the same league as him, please. It's no accident that his services have always been in such high demand with guys like RATM, Deftones and Trent Reznor.
BTW, Jim Morrison is one of the most overrated and terrible vocalists of all time. I blame him too for Scott Stapp.
The three most talented mainstream vocalists since the late 80s are Jeff Buckley, Chris Cornell and Mike Patton. No doubt in my mind.
Not my favourites mind, except Buckley who is up there.
"I remember one night at Muzdalifa with nothing but the sky overhead, I lay awake amid sleeping Muslim brothers and I learned that pilgrims from every land — every colour, and class, and rank; high officials and the beggar alike — all snored in the same language"
i'll throw freddy mercury up there also in addition to a lot of the others already mentioned.
"Ah, life is a gate, a way, a path to Paradise anyway, why not live for fun and joy and love or some sort of girl by a fireside, why not go to your desire and LAUGH..."
I have no idea why you listen to PJ. Eddie has amazing vocals, easily one of my favorite vocalists of all time. Seriously, get off this forum and go to the Chris Cornell forum. I would take Eddies deep voice over Chris Cornells screeching vocals any day. Listen to the vocals on Release, In Hiding, and Setting Forth and say that again, if you agree with what you said......you are deaf.
By the way, here are my favorites
Richard Ashcroft
Eddie Vedder
Jim Morrison
I think Ed has a great voice, it's just that early "yarl" thing he did in songs like Jeremy which is pretty bad. It's weird, because I used to love it, but now I think it's really weak.
It's a town full of losers and I'm pulling out of here to win
To name a few:
Immortality
Hunger Strike
Better Man
Release
Animal
Off He Goes
Indifference
Man Of The Hour
Even Arc gives me the chills.
I'm not saying that Ed is techically the best singer out there, but to say that "Ed Vedder is NOT a good singer at all. At all. Not even close" as you put it, just makes me kind of wonder what you got stuck in your ears.
The man has had some outstanding moments.
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It doesn't get any better than Maynard Keenan. Don't even try to put Eddie in the same league as him, please. It's no accident that his services have always been in such high demand with guys like RATM, Deftones and Trent Reznor.
BTW, Jim Morrison is one of the most overrated and terrible vocalists of all time. I blame him too for Scott Stapp.
10 years ago, I would've listed Keenan, but not currently. He cannot do what he used to do...not even close. The shows I saw on 10K Days tour were pretty sad to watch.
Shit! That was good, know of the fellow, didn't occur to me his live performances would be as spectacular. Never heard the second song before.
He was astonishing live. Right up until the end. For the record, and staying with the thread, I saw Jeff Buckley live too, but he was no Kevin Coyne. Not even remotely.
Seriously, among women: Sinead O'Connor, Ann Wilson and Pat Benatar.
If I had known then what I know now...
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Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
Impressive, I'd never heard him before. I'll give him the nod for a more powerful voice, but Buckley still wins out in the beauty category, and overall for me. But wow are you lucky to have seen both of them live.
"Ah, life is a gate, a way, a path to Paradise anyway, why not live for fun and joy and love or some sort of girl by a fireside, why not go to your desire and LAUGH..."
Impressive, I'd never heard him before. I'll give him the nod for a more powerful voice, but Buckley still wins out in the beauty category, and overall for me. But wow are you lucky to have seen both of them live.
He was astonishing live. Right up until the end. For the record, and staying with the thread, I saw Jeff Buckley live too, but he was no Kevin Coyne. Not even remotely.
Used to be friends with this old guy from Holland(his other half was alcoholic....something happened..outta my control)who had been a journalist, he turned me onto Marjory Razorblade in 04. I'd never heard of Coyne, he'd spoken to him in the 70's, gave me three records.
He also talked up Tim Buckley but the albums I heard never impressed me too much, he seemed to favour the more obscure recordings with most artists, the songs sometimes mentioned here aren't on the albums he gave to me.
He once mentioned some guy Thompson, said he was a great guitarist, what you think?
Checked out your MySpace the other night, especially like two songs. The delay pedal you use, how'd you think it'd sound through a classical guitar?? Said I'd come to your gig,haven't forgotten, hope to catch yer on the one later this month or the beginning of march.
I like Thompson, but maybe it's my Celtic heart but I find his vocal style a bit too nasal and English for my tastes. He's a great, great songwriter though.
I have no idea why you listen to PJ. Eddie has amazing vocals, easily one of my favorite vocalists of all time. Seriously, get off this forum and go to the Chris Cornell forum. I would take Eddies deep voice over Chris Cornells screeching vocals any day. Listen to the vocals on Release, In Hiding, and Setting Forth and say that again, if you agree with what you said......you are deaf.
By the way, here are my favorites
Richard Ashcroft
Eddie Vedder
Jim Morrison
So fanboy if someone does'nt think Eddie's their favourite they need to move to a new forum? Right....
So fanboy if someone does'nt think Eddie's their favourite they need to move to a new forum? Right....
I never said that, he made it sound like Eddie is an absolutely terrible singer which is far from the truth, I just dont know why he would join a forum of a band with a singer that is so appalling.
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"Why would they come to our concert just to boo us?" -Lisa Simpson
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BTW, Jim Morrison is one of the most overrated and terrible vocalists of all time. I blame him too for Scott Stapp.
eddie vedder for personal favorite
layne staley for uniqueness
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
The vocals are almost key to liking any band, I cant think of enjoying a band enough to join a forum if I dont even like their singer.
Summerfest 2006
"Why would they come to our concert just to boo us?" -Lisa Simpson
I forgot about Steve Perry, he has a killer voice whether you like their music or not.
Summerfest 2006
"Why would they come to our concert just to boo us?" -Lisa Simpson
Not my favourites mind, except Buckley who is up there.
I think Ed has a great voice, it's just that early "yarl" thing he did in songs like Jeremy which is pretty bad. It's weird, because I used to love it, but now I think it's really weak.
Whitney Houston
Mariah Carey
Patton is the only one even remotely close to her. Her vocal chords are from Pluto or something.
Axl Rose
Eddie Vedder
Liam Gallagher
Chris Cornell
Richard Ashcroft
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ksxhrKhULM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3hXXn_dIYM
Liam used to have an awesome voice, its kinda gone to shit though
Summerfest 2006
"Why would they come to our concert just to boo us?" -Lisa Simpson
Cocaine's a helluva drug.
To name a few:
Immortality
Hunger Strike
Better Man
Release
Animal
Off He Goes
Indifference
Man Of The Hour
Even Arc gives me the chills.
I'm not saying that Ed is techically the best singer out there, but to say that "Ed Vedder is NOT a good singer at all. At all. Not even close" as you put it, just makes me kind of wonder what you got stuck in your ears.
The man has had some outstanding moments.
1999:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=X6gZ_85IxFk
2006:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Fulbhy4dg7k
I dunno...to me, it's not even the same guy.
Paul Rogers
Maynard
Eddie Vedder
Geoff Tate
He was astonishing live. Right up until the end. For the record, and staying with the thread, I saw Jeff Buckley live too, but he was no Kevin Coyne. Not even remotely.
Seriously, among women: Sinead O'Connor, Ann Wilson and Pat Benatar.
Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
VIC 07
EV LA1 08
Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
Columbus 10
EV LA 11
Vancouver 11
Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
Impressive, I'd never heard him before. I'll give him the nod for a more powerful voice, but Buckley still wins out in the beauty category, and overall for me. But wow are you lucky to have seen both of them live.
Beauty schmeauty.
He also talked up Tim Buckley but the albums I heard never impressed me too much, he seemed to favour the more obscure recordings with most artists, the songs sometimes mentioned here aren't on the albums he gave to me.
He once mentioned some guy Thompson, said he was a great guitarist, what you think?
Checked out your MySpace the other night, especially like two songs. The delay pedal you use, how'd you think it'd sound through a classical guitar?? Said I'd come to your gig,haven't forgotten, hope to catch yer on the one later this month or the beginning of march.
Beginning of February? I'll PM you.
So fanboy if someone does'nt think Eddie's their favourite they need to move to a new forum? Right....
I never said that, he made it sound like Eddie is an absolutely terrible singer which is far from the truth, I just dont know why he would join a forum of a band with a singer that is so appalling.
Summerfest 2006
"Why would they come to our concert just to boo us?" -Lisa Simpson
Nurstat Fateh Ali Khan
Robert Plant back in the day was as good as anyone
Geoffrey Oreyama
Bob Seeger- turn the page----wow
Ed's stuff from Merkin Ball is a-1 quality
Jim Morrison yelled as well as any
Pat M from Train
Elton John when his mouth is not full
Etta James "at last" is past phenominal
Enya-love this lady
Annie Lennox
Mike Patton- Real Thing days, was amazing
Perry Farrell
John Denver
Lionel Richie
Ed K from Live
MJ pre-freakshow
Freddy Mercury- THERE WAS NEVER ANYONE BETTER
I can just stop there as he cannot be topped in terms of range and versatility
So Etta and Mercury
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Because their are 5 people in the band. Eddie Vedder is not the only one.
That are whiny and nasal since he refuses to quit smoking and drinking.
I see you're obviously the Eddie Vedder police. A little sensitive are we?
Eddie Vedder is whiny, mumbly, and nasal. And has been since Yield.
Your blind bias outweighs my hearing loss.