Is there a better singer live than

[MrsMLoaf]

MeatLoaf

No.

Maybe David Bowie at a push.

Yes, I think there's a difference between great performances, and great vocalists.
Bob Dylan doesn't have a good singing voice, neither do many others.

Vocalists that make you go "how did they do that?" for me tend to be women: Ann Wilson, Grace Slick (Woodstock rendition of White Rabbit frequently gets awarded best female vocal moment of all time) Whitney, Barbra Streisand etc.

Sometimes though, that perfect vocal makes the performance look a bit cold. In popular music. If you listen to most musical theatre singers- in any West End show, their singing is a billion times better than most big stars. Technically. Yet they'll never become stadium fillers or megastars like Chris Martin and his heartfelt but nasal whine.

If we are going on just voice Seal is a fantastic live singer.

Beyonce
Pink
Queen
Kelly Clarkson

Tina Turner

David Coverdale was exellent

Ed Sheeran. Just him, his guitar and the loop pedal – incredible performer.

Layne Staley.

Ann Wilson

I forgot Ann of Heart.

Kelly Clarkson can certainly sing as can Kelly from Stereophonics.

George Michael - incredible voice!

And a surprising one, Tony Hadley. Saw him about 10 years ago. Deep, rich, strong voice that reminded me of Sinatra for some reason. Gorgeous to listen to live.

Totally agree with George Michael - he was phenomenal vocally when I saw him live. I only went as a bit of a pop nostalgia sort of thing, but was utterly blown away.

Here's the vocal coach and his comments on George Michael.

I saw Bowie in '72 when I was a child. Can't begin to describe how extraordinary he was, a gorgeous creature from another planet.

Darren Hayes

Meh. Try a bit of Kathleen Ferrier or Emma Kirkby

Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden
Ally Dickety of The Virginmarys
Billy Joel
Don Williams

Ian Dury

Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes

The Police, Leeds Poly dining room just before Roxanne went to no 1

David Gilmour

Sparklingbrook thanks for that video - great and v interesting

@colouringindoors

Sparklingbrook thanks for that video - great and v interesting

It's fascinating isn't it? I discovered Ken Tamplin last year during lockdown and ended up watching so many of his videos on YouTube I got a bit of a crush on him.

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Saw meatloaf live about 15 odd years ago. He was awful and it was painful to watch :(

Saw Passenger 2 weeks ago and he was brilliant!

Michael McDonald
Adam Lambert
Tom Jones
Mick Hucknall

Nick Cave

Beverly Knight has one of the best singing voices I have ever heard. Seriously made me emotional.

Beyoncé was absolutely amazing when I saw her. A true performer.