1. Freddie Mercury. Few people would have qualms about putting Freddie Mercury in first place on a list of top rock vocalists. Mercury was one part rockstar and one part operatic singer who could hit notes high enough to scrape heaven.
Freddie Mercury is widely considered one of the greatest frontmen of all time, and is certainly one of the most iconic.
Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012) was an American singer and actress. Nicknamed "the Voice", she is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with over 220 million records sold worldwide. In 2023, Rolling Stone named her the second-greatest singer of all time.
Thousands voted and named Barbra Streisand, Whitney Houston and Judy Garland the top songbirds ever. Streisand took the crown with 30% of the tally, followed by Houston with 21% and Garland at 18%. These three pristine legends were far above the rest of the field.
Voices: This one goes to Freddie. Michael had an amazing voice that was one in a billion, but he didn't have the range, power, or control that Freddie did. Freddie is considered one of the greatest vocalists of all time.
As a vocalist from a technical standpoint Freddie had a stronger voice, more range and better vocal agility. That said all of the rest comes down to taste. Michael was a great singer too and a remarkable dancer. It just comes down to who you would rather listen to and/or watch.
I will take Mercury over Jackson when it comes to just having the better voice. Freddie just knew how to hit those high notes better than just about anybody that did it. With the choreography, I'll take Jackson over Mercury. Jackson knew how to dance around the stage.
Plenty of websites have compiled some definitive lists of vocal ranges, while some music forums are dedicated to the discussion. Faith No More's Mike Patton is the undisputed king of range in popular music, topping a brain-bending six octaves.
Chloe Kohanski (born December 29, 1993), aka sweet93, is an American rock singer and singer-songwriter. She is the winner of season 13 of the American talent competition The Voice at the age of 23.
The legacy of Tina Turner, the 'Queen of Rock 'n' Roll' Tina Turner was a legendary performer who died this week at the age of 83. Some people think she didn't get the credit she truly deserved.
 Based on the findings, Axl Rose surpasses a Top 5 that includes Prince, Steven Tyler and James Brown.  Interestingly, David Bowie outranks Sir Paul McCartney, Thom Yorke, Freddie Mercury, Elvis Presley and John Lennon.
1. Aretha Franklin. Aretha Franklin is often credited as one of the greatest female vocalists of all time. Her ability to transcend genres and styles, such as rock, gospel, soul and jazz, has earned her the title of “Queen of Soul” and the number one spot on this list.
Being a Versatile singer refers to the ability of a singer to perform several genres of music and perform them well. Some of the most well know versatile singers are Lady Gaga, Freddie Mercury, Billy Joel, Sir Paul McCartney, Paul Simon and Stevie Wonder.
Freddie Mercury and Michael Jackson's lives were intertwined in only the way two of the world's biggest star's could understand. The Queen star and King of Pop bonded over superstardom, their love of music – and even collaborated on duets together – yet both stars rarely spoke about their friendship.
He was able to identify pitches accurately, which helped him to create his own unique style of music. Elvis' perfect pitch was just one of the many factors that contributed to his success. The singing range of Elvis Presley was quite extensive, ranging from three octaves to a full seven.
Abel Tesfaye, more commonly known as The Weeknd, is statistically the most popular musician on the planet, and no one else even comes close. The 33-year-old Canadian singer's success has seen him set two new Guinness World Records titles: Most monthly listeners on Spotify – 111.4 million (as of 20 March 2023)
“I would say that Led Zeppelin are the greatest, and as a rock band they deserved the kind of success they got,” said Mercury. “Robert Plant is one of the most original vocalists of our time. He was always my favourite singer.
First spotted backstage at a Queen concert in Los Angeles, Michael Jackson (25) confessed to being a Freddie Mercury (37) fan. He went to several shows before finally meeting Mercury, alongside his bandmates, Roger Taylor, Brian May and John Deacon.
Jackson credited the “Godfather of Soul” James Brown as his major influence. Jackson grew up watching his idol on television and loved the singer's moves, which he thought were effortless, and his style.
Mariah Carey sing both in a Alto and Soprano with a 5 octave vocal range. and Whitney Houston sing in a Soprano with a 3.5 octave range. Therefore they hit high notes differently. Whitney Houston has more power, but Mariah Carey have a more high pitch.
Louis Armstrong has the most unique voice of all time, hands down. Others may have great voices too, but no one's as unique and as special as his. He truly is a legend.
Thanks to (gospel) vocal training at a young age, Houston captured and developed her vocal potential at a young age, beginning solo performances at just 14. That gospel training helped develop her breath support, coordination, and agility, as well as dynamic range.