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iwwobblie
9th January 2005, 20:06
The discussion in the "old school rock" thread about Dylan's voice made me realize a lot of my favorite singers can't sing.Dylan,Tom Waits,Leonard Cohen,Jerry Garcia,Shane Macgowen,Johnny Cash,Willie Nelson all have technically crappy voices but they all have a style that makes them great.Anyone else like singers that can't sing?
BuyOurEverything
9th January 2005, 20:33
Well basically any punk singer (Fat Mike and the singer for Propagandhi come to mind) can't sing for shit, yet are great.
DayGloSunshine
9th January 2005, 21:29
Yea Jerry cant sing well, also Stephen Malkmus' voice is dead pan but Pavement is still an awesome band.
Pawn Power
9th January 2005, 22:34
Stza from Leftover Crack, voice is so horse and scratchy it is not technically a good singing voice but he puts much felling into the words that makes him one of the best vocalists of our time.
FatFreeMilk
10th January 2005, 00:47
Janis Joplin. She can't sing so good, and soothing.
TheMachine
10th January 2005, 02:38
Nirvana/Kurt Cobain
Dr. Rosenpenis
10th January 2005, 03:14
As far as I'm concerned, Janis Joplin is one of the greatest vocalists period.
Bob Dylan also absolutely owns.
Ian
10th January 2005, 08:20
Originally posted by Revolution is the [email protected] 10 2005, 08:34 AM
Stza from Leftover Crack, voice is so horse and scratchy it is not technically a good singing voice but he puts much felling into the words that makes him one of the best vocalists of our time.
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Free Spirit
10th January 2005, 13:11
Janis Joplin is the greatest woman in rock "n" roll/blues, no way that she can't sing!
h&s
10th January 2005, 14:26
Jimi Hendrix was awful at singing whilst under the influence of god knows what, but his guitar playing kinda' made up for that didn't it? :)
BOZG
10th January 2005, 15:43
I think iwwobblie is really trying to admit that he's an avid fan of Milli Vanilli
canikickit
10th January 2005, 20:38
On a reggae tip, I'd have to say Keith Hudson. His voice is shit, but it is just real rootsy and atmospheric. A lot of roots reggae singers can't really sing very well, and just make up for it with passion and soulfulness.
The Garbage Disposal Unit
10th January 2005, 21:11
STEVE fucking IGNORANT.
Dr. Rosenpenis
10th January 2005, 21:17
Originally posted by [email protected] 10 2005, 03:38 PM
On a reggae tip, I'd have to say Keith Hudson. His voice is shit, but it is just real rootsy and atmospheric. A lot of roots reggae singers can't really sing very well, and just make up for it with passion and soulfulness.
Toots Hibbert, maybe...
iwwobblie
11th January 2005, 04:33
>>>>>>I think iwwobblie is really trying to admit that he's an avid fan of Milli Vanilli

No,Ashlee Simpson. ;)
Invader Zim
11th January 2005, 05:07
Brian Molko, he has a really wierd voice, very high pitched, and sounds really wierd. Personally I really like it, but other people say they really hate it with a firey passion.
Hate Is Art
11th January 2005, 08:16
I like Brian Molko's voice, it's really unique.

Robert Plant's voie just pisses me off though.
canikickit
11th January 2005, 20:05
No way man. Toots has got a nice voice.
Latifa
12th January 2005, 01:58
But can you scat?
Motorcycle_diAries
17th January 2005, 12:03
Originally posted by Free Spiri[email protected] 10 2005, 01:11 PM
Janis Joplin is the greatest woman in rock "n" roll/blues, no way that she can't sing!
i Totally Agree.
dopediana
19th January 2005, 22:16
it´s janis´ birthday today!!!! i´ve been listening to her all day long. and wearing my janis shirt. and having a one-girl party in honor of her.

but really, willie nelson used to sing wonderfully. and i like johnny cash´s voice. but bob dylan sings like shit, especially now. leonard cohen wasn´t that bad........