Rock music is all about power, range and an unmistakable stage presence. From raw grit to crystal-clear four-octave wails: these iconic vocalists shaped generations of singers. Vote for your favorite rock singer and let us know who you think deserves number 1!
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Freddie Mercury (Queen)
Famous for his exceptional vocal range of almost four octaves and theatrical stage charisma on classics like Bohemian Rhapsody.
Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin)
His high, bluesy falsetto and mystical delivery laid the blueprint for all later hard rock singers in the 1970s.
Ain't no way Robert Plant deserves to be ranked above the other legends on this list.
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Chris Cornell (Soundgarden, Audioslave)
Had a gigantic range of almost four octaves and a raw baritone glow that defined the grunge sound worldwide.
Cultural titans.
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Mick Jagger (The Rolling Stones)
For more than sixty years one of the most energetic frontmen in the world, with a distinctive rhythmic and expressive voice.
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Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden)
Nicknamed 'The Air Raid Siren' for his operatic singing and explosive stadium-sized wails.
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Axl Rose (Guns N' Roses)
Praised for his gigantic vocal range of more than five octaves, from deep low bass notes to piercing high screams.
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Roger Daltrey (The Who)
Groundbreaking for his powerful primal screams in songs like Won't Get Fooled Again and his spectacular microphone acrobatics.
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Steven Tyler (Aerosmith)
The 'Demon of Screamin'' has been known since the early 1970s for his blues-rock wails and inexhaustible stage energy.
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Bon Scott (AC/DC)
His raw, mischievous and unpolished delivery gave early AC/DC albums like Highway to Hell their indestructible character.
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Jim Morrison (The Doors)
Wove a dark, poetic baritone together with a mysterious stage persona that lifted rock music to new artistic heights.
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Famous for his exceptional vocal range of almost four octaves and theatrical stage charisma on classics like Bohemian Rhapsody.