Some voices you recognize after just a few notes. These are the singing voices most often named as the most iconic in pop music history.
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Freddie Mercury (Queen)
With a range spanning several octaves and a unique, powerful sound, Freddie Mercury is considered by many to have the most iconic singing voice ever.
Axl Rose (Guns N' Roses)
His shrill, powerful voice gave Guns N' Roses a recognizable sound that is hard to match.
The mixing on Axl Rose is so muddy, never understood why people rank it so high.
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Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin)
With his impressive range and powerful wails, Robert Plant brought a unique, blues-rooted sound to hard rock.
Pure magic.
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Stevie Nicks (Fleetwood Mac)
Her husky, mystical voice gave Fleetwood Mac a recognizable and timeless sound.
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Chris Cornell (Soundgarden)
With his enormous range and intense singing style, Chris Cornell is regarded as one of the best grunge and rock singers ever.
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Whitney Houston
With her powerful, versatile voice, Whitney Houston is considered by many to be the best female singer of all time.
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Mariah Carey
Known for her impressive five-octave range, Mariah Carey produced countless worldwide hits.
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Aretha Franklin
The 'Queen of Soul' produced dozens of classics with her powerful, gospel-rooted voice.
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Michael Jackson
His recognizable, versatile voice – from whispering falsetto to powerful belts – made him one of the most imitated singers ever.
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Adele
With her powerful, emotional voice and soulful singing style, Adele conquered the world in no time.
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A landmark release: with a range spanning several octaves and a unique, powerful sound, Freddie Mercury is considered by many to have the most iconic singing voice ever.