Worst singers

[jdl22]

To complement Ray Zee's thread thought we could start a list of people that are famous for their musical talent (hence please nobody mention that American Idol jackass that can't sing) but actually are bad singers.

Topping the list should be Bob Dylan. As for the next two I nominate the two lead "singers" in ACDC.

[ACPlayer]

We did so much ***** listening to Dylan in college, its a wonder that some of us survived.

In the same vein -- great musicians/entertainers but different(!) voice: L Armstrong.

Of course I would still rather listen to Louis and Velma singing "but its cold outside" then any most any song.

[Mano]

Two words: Yoko Ono

[lil']

I don't know many people under 40 who "get" Bob Dylan. I think you had to be there.

For the record, I don't get him either.

[Bubbagump]

JD,

You may not like Bob Dylan, Brian Johnson or Bon Scott, but to say that they are the 1st, 2nd and 3rd worst singers is pretty closed minded.

I don't particularly like Bob Dylan, but I am not going to stand here and say the guy can't sing. All 3 singers have a distinct sound and style. The body of work that these singers has produced is still relevant and influencing singers today.

Brian Johnson has accomplished something in his carrier very few singers can claim to have done in replacing an original member of an already successful rock bank and making the band even more successful.

Bubbagump

[razor]

What singers like Bob Dylan & Neil Young demonstrate is that music and singing isn't just about technique and perfection.

Who is a better singer Michael Bolton or Neil Young?

Who would you rather listen to?

My brother-in-law (before he was my brother-in-law) once asked "What's the big deal with Jimi Hendrix? He can't sing and his guitar sound is all distorted?" Despite my protestations this apparently was not sufficient grounds for preventing his entry into the family. But hey, I guess someone has to buy Phil Collins' CDs.

[Bump-en-Stein]

Vocals are merely an instrument that are to compliment the band, or vice-versa.

In the case of AC/DC, the singer is complimenting the band, which plays hard rock (and kicks ass at it). I don't see how you can even judge Johnson's vocals as it is part of the overall presentation. If you are the vocalist for one of the best hard rock bands of all time (if not the best) I say no way you can be one of the worst singers.

Now: Let's get busy:

Rick Astley,
Davy Jones,
Shaun Cassidy (Butch would have been better)

[Bubbagump]

Donnie & Marie Osmond
Neil Diamond
Bjork

[andyfox]

"I am not going to stand here and say the guy can't sing."

I'll sit here and do it: the guy can't sing. He sounds like a tone-deaf frog that swallowed a frog.

[Zeno]

Once again:

Screamin' Jay Hawkins.

He was both the best and worst blues singer of all time.


Alice Cooper should be mentioned for Rock.


-Zeno