This could be a poll but there would be about 4 million choices plus an "other".
I've gotta go with Stevie Nicks. Just love her voice. Always have and always will.
I'm looking forward to others inputs, just don't dis my Stevie
October 12, 2018, 06:28 PM
Jimbo54
Stevie Nicks is right up there for sure. So is Tina Turner for me and Patsy Cline for that matter. Jim
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October 12, 2018, 06:28 PM
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Ann Wilson
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October 12, 2018, 06:30 PM
Il Cattivo
Ann Wilson is outstanding, but I've gotta throw Tanya Donnelly's name in the hat too.
October 12, 2018, 06:33 PM
Gustofer
More pop than rock, but Karen Carpenter is the best female voice of all time.
Leaning more towards rock, I'll toss out Bonnie Tyler. That voice of hers did something to the teenaged me.
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October 12, 2018, 06:34 PM
Quicksand
Stevie #1 maybe, but Grace Slick is #1A.
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October 12, 2018, 06:35 PM
bcereuss
Carly Simon is up there...
October 12, 2018, 06:38 PM
ptb351
Rock.....Stevie Nicks
Best ever....Sarah McLachlan......flawless voice
October 12, 2018, 06:39 PM
bcereuss
More Carly...than I’ll stop!
October 12, 2018, 06:40 PM
egregore
Pat Benatar should be in the "top tier."
October 12, 2018, 06:41 PM
fritz
Google search until your fingers are raw. No poll -- not fans, not the music industry, not the critics -- puts Stevie Nicks anywhere near the top of female vocalists. Rock, all types of music, modern or at any time in recording history, or whatever.
Sure, she has a distinctive voice, and she gave Fleetwood Mac a amazing boost when she joined. Some of her solo work is outstanding. At one time her range and power were quite impressive. But "chemistry" takes a toll on a lot of body parts.
She's good, but not truly among the best. There's no getting around that.
October 12, 2018, 06:45 PM
vinnybass
quote:
Originally posted by egregore: Pat Benatar should be in the "top tier."
This.
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October 12, 2018, 06:45 PM
YellowJacket
On sheer vocal quality I really like Linda Ronstadt's voice.
But I like Bonnie Raitt's voice and songs and total package the best of any female, I believe.
As far as what critics think... who gives a crap?
I'm gonna vote for the funniest frog with the loudest croak on the highest log.
October 12, 2018, 06:46 PM
12131
quote:
Originally posted by fritz: Google search until your fingers are raw. No poll -- not fans, not the music industry, not the critics -- puts Stevie Nicks anywhere near the top of female vocalists. Rock, all types of music, modern or at any time in recording history, or whatever.
Sure, she has a distinctive voice, and she gave Fleetwood Mac a amazing boost when she joined. Some of her solo work is outstanding. At one time her range and power were quite impressive. But "chemistry" takes a toll on a lot of body parts.
She's good, but not truly among the best. There's no getting around that.
Have a little respect for the OP's request, my friend.
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Originally posted by Bytes: I'm looking forward to others inputs, just don't dis my Stevie
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October 12, 2018, 06:46 PM
SigJacket
Ann Wilson Amy Lee Allanah Myles (one hit wonder or not) Cristina Scabbia Adele (ok, maybe more pop) Annie Lennox Pat Benatar
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