There have been many singers to come and go, but there are only a few that have become legends. Due to a great amount of hard work and perseverance, these ten vocalists have the honor of being listed in the top 10 singers and vocalists of all time.
1. Frank Sinatra – Widely considered to be one of the best vocalists of all time is Frank Sinatra. He enjoyed a 60 year long career that lasted from 1935 to 1995. There is no doubt in my mind that Frank Sinatra is by far the best singer or vocalist of all time.
2. Chris Cornell – This seem a little high for Chris Cornell? Try listening to any of his work from Audioslave, Soundgarden, or even Temple of the Dog and you will completely understand why he is ranked so high on this list of best singers of all time.
3. Johnny Cash – Johnny Cash has to be one of the best baritone voices to ever make it big and this is why he took the number 3 spot on the list of best vocalists ever. With songs like “I Walk the Line,” “Ring of Fire,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” and many more, it is obvious as to why he deserves this ranking.
4. Freddie Mercury – This singer was not only a great singer, but he was also an excellent pianist. If Freddie Mercury, the lead singer of Queen, did not die at an early age of 45 from AIDS complications he could have been considered to be one of the greatest singers to ever live.
5. Aretha Franklin – This Memphis, Tennessee star was born with the heart to sing. With her most famous song being “Respect,” Aretha Franklin is without a doubt one of the best singers of all time. She was even listed at number one on the Rolling Stone Greatest Singers of All Time list.
6. Elvis Presley – Being one of the front men for rock ‘n’ roll, Elvis Presley also had one of the best voices in the genre too. It is easy to see why he is such a great singer with his songs such as “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Hound Dog,” and “All Shook Up.
7. John Lennon – There is no list of music that is complete that doesn’t have a Beatles member in it. Though he may not be one of the most technically sound vocalists, his voice is still one of the best. He puts so much heart into his voice that it is impossible to sound bad.
8. Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston is Aretha Franklin’s godchild. That has to count for something. Another thing that counts is that she has had some of the best albums put out in the recent years. She won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 1994. Her song, “I Will Always Love You,” has become a classic and will be remembered for years to come.
9. Steve Perry – Since beginning his career in 1977, the front man for Journey has never looked back. Steve Perry has become a great singer over his career. Songs like “Wheel in the Sky” and “Don’t Stop Believin’ ” have given him the recognition that he deserves as one of the greatest singers of all time.
10. Brad Delp – Brad Delp was not only the lead singer for, the band, Boston, he was also the lead guitarist. It is a shame that he died in 2007 because he was what made the band famous. Delp was known for his extremely high range and his great showmanship.
