Thread: The greatest lead singer of all time ?

Come on LT,

99.99% of the world knows Morrison as the Lizard King, but because of one reference from a Densmore book he is now known as The Lounge Lizard?

there are others....googling Lounge Lizard, it's full of Morrison references.

Google Lizard King, you just get nature stuff, Morrison only called himself that.

To me also, but I'll try hard to change.

I see there is another new book about him just released by Alan Graham

I Remember Jim Morrison

• by Alan Graham

“As intimate a portrait of Jim Morrison’s character and the forces which shaped his life and death as the reader is ever likely to encounter…”
This book is not just another rehash of the same old sensational tell-all dirt and gossip, but a collection of bitter and sweet memories concerning the life and times ofJim Morrison a.k.a. “The Lizard King”.

Originally Posted by Boon Mee

Originally Posted by patsycat

I tried to get tickets to see Santana in Montreux this year - sold out in about 5 minutes!!

They were here couple months back. Who's their lead female singer?

I don't know, but he comes to Montreux practically every year.

Originally Posted by Bobcock

Originally Posted by patsycat

in memory of our beloved November Rain

I assume just not posting? I haven't missed something worse have I?

Sorry, bad writing. The last I heard was she was getting married in the UK!!

"She's faster than most and she lives on the coast"
They don't write lyrics like that anymore...

Hey Thormaturge, I would have thought this guy would be top of your list.


Lead singer of Marrillion...

Having decided on Freddie I have to admit that Michael Jackson takes some beating, considering he wrote and performed, as well as danced like nobody before him.


I think his image will always be tarnished for the hobby he shared with Mr Glitter, for this reason he can slot into the top 5.



A man worthy of entering the top ten would be Liam Gallagher,Yes he's an arseho*e
but back in the 90's when the music scene was a little dull this guy stood against the carefully designed popstar and told him to go fuck himself,With his brothers songs
and an original rock and roll voice I struggle to see an argument against it

I dunno where the stigma is but this guy would have outsold all of these put together, AND WAS BY FAR THE GREATEST SHOWMAN



SHOVE IT UP YOUR NOSE UH HUH

priceless

Bill and Ben.
Deffo.
Or at least "they're up there".

Originally Posted by Wally Dorian Raffles

priceless

Seconded.
What a gem to the couthness of the Aussie Republic.

Originally Posted by Neo

Lead singer of Marrillion...

so amazing that you don't know his name.

Genesis were fucking garbage, to copy them is beneath contempt.

Originally Posted by Wally Dorian Raffles

priceless

Is that a young Loy Toy on the right ?

Originally Posted by sabaii sabaii

Is that a young Loy Toy on the right ?

No, he's deaded and the last time I checked I'm still kicking but I did meet him once at a party in Sydney in the mid 1970's.

Bob's gunna be so jealous.

Originally Posted by Loy Toy

There ya go.

He called himself the Lizard King, but he was more of a
lounge lizard.

Jim Morrison had a wonderfully dark and provocative voice for the early part of
his ...... sounds too much like Jim is trying to be the Lounge Lizard King

From John Densmore's book.

Think he was more of an amphibian meself. He was certainly always pissed as a newt, and indeed was even found dead in a bathtub, so case closed.

Originally Posted by KOBRIEN

I have to admit that Michael Jackson takes some beating, considering he wrote and performed, as well as danced like nobody before him.

I beg to differ. This little fella shits all over MJ.

Originally Posted by KOBRIEN

A man worthy of entering the top ten would be Liam Gallagher

You have got to be kidding me...top 10 material?

My favourite is Bon Scott.

The best is easily Freddy Mercury, as he's the only one of the so-called greats who could actually sing live to the same level as in a studio.

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

The best is easily Freddy Mercury, as he's the only one of the so-called greats who could actually sing live to the same level as in a studio.

Actually Freddie struggled to hit the notes live but made up with it with the support of Roger Taylor's great backing vocals.

In fact RT could of been the lead singer and was a big part of Queens sound along with Brian May's unique guitar sounds.

Freddie was the supreme showman and nowhere near the best vocalist.

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

The best is easily Freddy Mercury, as he's the only one of the so-called greats who could actually sing live to the same level as in a studio.

Agreed.
Plus I've never seen anyone whip a crowd into a frenzy like Freddie could. A true showman and entertainer.

Originally Posted by Loy Toy

Actually Freddie struggled to hit the notes live but made up with it with the support of Roger Taylor's great backing vocals.

What singer doesn't struggle with a few high notes during a long tour?

Originally Posted by Loy Toy

In fact RT could of been the lead singer

Really? Wonder why they are paying Paul Rodgers salary then?

Robert Plant, early on in his career was actually better with a mike in his hand then in the studio.

Then he had problems with his vocal cords and had to back-off around the time of John Bonham's death.

As a singer he is second to Paul Rodgers IMO.

Originally Posted by The Muffinman

Really? Wonder why they are paying Paul Rodgers salary then?

Obviously to bring legends together and PR has done a great job without stepping on Freddie's memory toes.

Plus we get to hear some great Free and Bad Company songs which is a huge tour plus and money spinner.

I remember seeing a gig where Brian May and Roger Taylor handled Freddie's vocals with eaze.