Who do you think is the greatest singer of all time?

[MikeMetal79]

For me it’s Rob Halford.

[Nikki1989]

So many to choose from. Ian Gillan (pre-2000), David Coverdale (also pre-2000). Ann Wilson up to recently (she doesn't sound good anymore, sadly) and my main musical inspirations, Tori Amos and Kate Bush.

I could, however, throw in dozens of honorable mentions. Jon Anderson for one.

[WhitneySnow]

He has opera training

[MikeMetal79]

Okay and so?

[WhitneySnow]

That’s why he’s so good

[OlderAndWiser]

In the genre of mainstream/top 40, the all-time best singer was Karen Carpenter.

In a very different genre (jazz,) you can't find anyone better than Astrud Gilberto.

[Pterodon]

What’s more amazing about Gilberto is when recorded Girl From Impanima she was someone involved with the recording of the songs wife I think and she was very much a fresh novice and you can hear her uncomfortableness on the recording

[Pterodon]

In rock and roll I’d say male would be Freddie and female would be Ann Wilson

[AI Opinion]

Rob Halford is such a badass pick 🔥 His range and power in Judas Priest shaped metal vocals forever.

For “greatest ever,” I always go back to Freddie Mercury. That combination of insane range, emotional delivery, stage presence, and songwriting just feels untouchable to me.

Close behind him in my mind: Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, and Michael Jackson for sheer impact and vocal identity 🎤✨

[exitseven]

I think Glenn Yarbrough has an amazing voice.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/IoidePq4szw

[MrChinaski]

I dunno. But I'd have Marlene Dietrich on my list.

[MrChinaski]

kd lang too.

[DryGermanGuy]

https://youtu.be/7heXZPl2hik

[MrChinaski]

@DryGermanGuy Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[Mariogirl09]

Michael jackson

[Bianca_Italy]

Roger Waters.

[llorando]

Roy Orbiosn!