Greatest Female Singer of Rock Era?

VPI97 · 12-23-2004, 09:49 PM

Stevie Nicks

BYU 14 · 12-23-2004, 09:50 PM

Ann Wilson from Heart, she could raise Goosebumps on some notes.

QuikSand · 12-23-2004, 09:52 PM

I'm not sure there is a consensus answer to this question, really...

But right now, giving a nice spin through Dusty in Memphis, I think my vote for pure vocalist -- not singer/songwriter, overall performer, or anything along those lines -- best pure vocalist might have been Dusty Springfield.

Man, what a set of pipes.

VPI97 · 12-23-2004, 09:52 PM

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Weirdo Stevie Nicks Portraiture

It alarms me that you found that site so quickly.

Joe · 12-23-2004, 09:54 PM

Isn't Stevie Nicks a guy?

QuikSand · 12-23-2004, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by VPI97

Stevie Nicks

VPI, if you're looking for a last minute gift ideas... might I recommend:

Weirdo Stevie Nicks Portraiture

QuikSand · 12-23-2004, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by VPI97

It alarms me that you found that site so quickly.

All my Xmas shopping was done win one stop this year, baby!

Craptacular · 12-23-2004, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BYU 14

Ann Wilson from Heart

I'll second that.

cuervo72 · 12-23-2004, 10:04 PM

They're actually pretty good.

And Stevie Nicks was the first that came to mind for me too. Though admittedly that might be in part because my wife really likes Fleetwood Mac.

(now, she also really likes Rush...but I wouldn't say that Geddie Lee is the greatest male singer of the rock era. Commence Canadian bashing!)

MrBug708 · 12-23-2004, 10:11 PM

No love for Ms Courtney Love?

Draft Dodger · 12-23-2004, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

No love for Ms Courtney Love?

it's for GREATEST female singers.

Ann Wilson gets my vote. Not a Stevie Nicks fan at all.

VPI97 · 12-23-2004, 10:17 PM

I'm partial to Grace Slick (White Rabbit in particular), as well.

Buccaneer · 12-23-2004, 10:24 PM

Ann Wilson, the greatest singer of the rock era.

Ragone · 12-23-2004, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

No love for Ms Courtney Love?

Its greatest female singer of rock era.. not Female who killed a great singer of the rock era

Suicane75 · 12-23-2004, 10:32 PM

My vote goes to Ann Wilson as well, with Lita Ford coming in 2nd.

Blackadar · 12-23-2004, 10:41 PM

Pat Benetar

MrBug708 · 12-23-2004, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Ragone

Its greatest female singer of rock era.. not Female who killed a great singer of the rock era

She killed Kurt Cobain. Who was the good singer she killed?

nfg22 · 12-23-2004, 10:49 PM

ALanis morrisette

Suicane75 · 12-23-2004, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackadar

Pat Benetar

But that dancing

Karim · 12-23-2004, 11:06 PM

Linda Perry.

Fonzie · 12-23-2004, 11:27 PM

I think Ann Wilson will be hard to top as a pure vocalist.

Suicane75 · 12-23-2004, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by VPI97

It alarms me that you found that site so quickly.

That site weirds me out.

QuikSand · 12-23-2004, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Suicane75

That site weirds me out.

Ding ding ding!

Glengoyne · 12-23-2004, 11:44 PM

I think first of Stevie Nicks and Grace Slick and there aren't too many other names on the list. I wouldn't have thought twice about adding Dusty Springfield, but yes she certainly qualifies. Son of Preacher Man might even move her right to the top of it in fact. Nice addition QS. I'm a big fan of Heart as well so Ann Wilson is also on the very short list.

Pat Benetar might be the best Female Rocker, but the question said vocalist.

I tell ya what, I've seen Benetar, Heart, Fleetwood Mac, Bonnie Raitt, Deborah Harry, The Eurythmics(Annie ????), Joan Jett, The GO-GOs(sad but true), and hands down the very best female rock vocalist to see live in concert is...... Melissa Etheridge. She puts on one hell of a show. The first time I saw her she opened a concert for Heart and some other groups, and she blew everyone off the stage.

Hurst2112 · 12-23-2004, 11:49 PM

Ann Wilson... hands down.

Draft Dodger · 12-23-2004, 11:58 PM

she's not my favorite, but surprised that we're 25 posts in and no one has mentioned Janis Joplin

sabotai · 12-24-2004, 12:02 AM

QuikSand · 12-24-2004, 12:08 AM

I've never been much of a Heart fan, and never gave much thought to Ann Wilson as being all that special. But with the number of fans here, I'll give it some thought... I recognize she has some pure signing talent.

For me (at least as I define the question) I tend to downgrade singers like Stevie Nicks and Janis Joplin because they lack the pure vocal clarity of the others (like perhaps WIlson and definitely Springfield). I don't mean to diminish their value as performers or entertainers, or even as singers for a band, but in terms of "pure singing ability," I'm looking for something a little more closely refined.

QuikSand · 12-24-2004, 12:09 AM

I also think this discussion would be incomplete without at least a mention of Diana Ross, who once was a huge talent, before she became something of an oddity.

Suicane75 · 12-24-2004, 12:11 AM

Are we talkin Rock era, as in the time period, or Rock Era, as in Rock singers?

stkelly52 · 12-24-2004, 12:26 AM

Dolly Parton

Critch · 12-24-2004, 12:44 AM

Boy George

At school the day after Culture Clubs first appearance on BBC tv, one of my friends said "she's hot". 25 years later he's still reminded about that.

Draft Dodger · 12-24-2004, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Critch

Boy George

At school the day after Culture Clubs first appearance on BBC tv, one of my friends said "she's hot". 25 years later he's still reminded about that.

I remember seeing the first advertisements in Hit Parader for Poison's first album. Seriously, I thought it was a new, all-girl metal band.

JeeberD · 12-24-2004, 01:27 AM

Who was the chick who sang that Hero song?

I always loved that song. It was always playing when my dad and I were driving home from the stock car races when I was but a wee Jeeber...

Suicane75 · 12-24-2004, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by JeeberD

Who was the chick who sang that Hero song?

I always loved that song. It was always playing when my dad and I were driving home from the stock car races when I was but a wee Jeeber...

Bonnie Tyler I believe.

JeeberD · 12-24-2004, 01:30 AM

Word.

Such a great song...

Franklinnoble · 12-24-2004, 01:31 AM

Joan Jett

Suicane75 · 12-24-2004, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Critch

Boy George

At school the day after Culture Clubs first appearance on BBC tv, one of my friends said "she's hot". 25 years later he's still reminded about that.

My babysitters kids (both 6 years older than me) decided when i was about 6 or 7 years old to dress me up like Boy George, yay.

Huckleberry · 12-24-2004, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by QuikSand

I've never been much of a Heart fan, and never gave much thought to Ann Wilson as being all that special. But with the number of fans here, I'll give it some thought... I recognize she has some pure signing talent.

For me (at least as I define the question) I tend to downgrade singers like Stevie Nicks and Janis Joplin because they lack the pure vocal clarity of the others (like perhaps WIlson and definitely Springfield). I don't mean to diminish their value as performers or entertainers, or even as singers for a band, but in terms of "pure singing ability," I'm looking for something a little more closely refined.

In that case, Melissa Etheridge.

Buccaneer · 12-24-2004, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by QuikSand

I've never been much of a Heart fan, and never gave much thought to Ann Wilson as being all that special. But with the number of fans here, I'll give it some thought... I recognize she has some pure signing talent.

For me (at least as I define the question) I tend to downgrade singers like Stevie Nicks and Janis Joplin because they lack the pure vocal clarity of the others (like perhaps WIlson and definitely Springfield). I don't mean to diminish their value as performers or entertainers, or even as singers for a band, but in terms of "pure singing ability," I'm looking for something a little more closely refined.

You asked a simple question, got a simple answer and then you go all analytical and picky on us??

Anthony · 12-24-2004, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by VPI97

I'm partial to Grace Slick (White Rabbit in particular), as well.

bingo.

clintl · 12-24-2004, 10:49 AM

Just to throw a more obscure name, Deborah Iyall of Romeo Void was very impressive the one time I saw her live. The quirkiness of Romeo Void's recordings didn't really display the range she seemed to have.

Buccaneer · 12-24-2004, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by clintl

Just to throw a more obscure name, Deborah Iyall of Romeo Void was very impressive the one time I saw her live. The quirkiness of Romeo Void's recordings didn't really display the range she seemed to have.

To me, it's not about range. I find those with great range to be nearly unlistenable, imo. It's about power, style and clarity.

Tekneek · 12-24-2004, 11:28 AM

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Isn't Stevie Nicks a guy?

Hahah. Maybe I am just punch drunk from working on Christmas Eve, but this is extraordinarily silly.

azjoe_02 · 12-24-2004, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

She killed Kurt Cobain. Who was the good singer she killed?

LOL

Tekneek · 12-24-2004, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by clintl

Just to throw a more obscure name, Deborah Iyall of Romeo Void was very impressive the one time I saw her live. The quirkiness of Romeo Void's recordings didn't really display the range she seemed to have.

She was good. A lot of people seem to be turned off by the way she looked (not sure what she looks like today).

clintl · 12-24-2004, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Buccaneer

It's about power, style and clarity.

Deborah Iyall had plenty of that, too.

CAsterling · 12-24-2004, 12:04 PM

Joan Jett, Lita Ford, Doro Pesch (probably in that order), though Ann Wilson, Bonnie Tyler, and the lead singer of Vixen are also good.

Flasch186 · 12-24-2004, 12:19 PM

Lita Ford? c'mon

Pat Benetar, hand down....then Ann Wilson but i can see an argument for Alanis, but isnt she too new to be considered best of the Rock Era?

Kodos · 12-24-2004, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JeeberD

Who was the chick who sang that Hero song?

I always loved that song. It was always playing when my dad and I were driving home from the stock car races when I was but a wee Jeeber...

I originally thought you were talking about Tina Turner's "We Don't Need Another Hero" from Mad Max.

My vote goes to Ann Wilson. Kick ass singer who would probably still be popular today if she hadn't put on a lot of weight.

BTW. Has anyone heard Heart's recent album? Is it any good?

12-23-2004, 09:52 PM	#3
QuikSand lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Annapolis, Md	Greatest Female Singer of Rock Era? I'm not sure there is a consensus answer to this question, really... But right now, giving a nice spin through Dusty in Memphis, I think my vote for pure vocalist -- not singer/songwriter, overall performer, or anything along those lines -- best pure vocalist might have been Dusty Springfield. Man, what a set of pipes.

12-23-2004, 10:04 PM	#9
cuervo72 Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maryland	They're actually pretty good. And Stevie Nicks was the first that came to mind for me too. Though admittedly that might be in part because my wife really likes Fleetwood Mac. (now, she also really likes Rush...but I wouldn't say that Geddie Lee is the greatest male singer of the rock era. Commence Canadian bashing!) __________________ null Last edited by cuervo72 : 12-23-2004 at 10:05 PM.

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VPI97 Hokie, Hokie, Hokie, Hi Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Kennesaw, GA	I'm partial to Grace Slick (White Rabbit in particular), as well. __________________ CT & Jivin - "Surprisingly Entertaining"

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Hurst2112 College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Minneapolis	Ann Wilson... hands down. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/longliveanalog

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Draft Dodger Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Keene, NH	she's not my favorite, but surprised that we're 25 posts in and no one has mentioned Janis Joplin __________________ Mile High Hockey

12-23-2004, 09:50 PM	#2
BYU 14 Coordinator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The scorched Desert	Ann Wilson from Heart, she could raise Goosebumps on some notes.

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Joe Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Minneapolis	Isn't Stevie Nicks a guy?

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MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	No love for Ms Courtney Love?

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Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	Ann Wilson, the greatest singer of the rock era.

12-23-2004, 10:32 PM	#15
Suicane75 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NJ	My vote goes to Ann Wilson as well, with Lita Ford coming in 2nd.

12-23-2004, 10:41 PM	#16
Blackadar Retired Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fantasyland	Pat Benetar

12-23-2004, 10:49 PM	#18
nfg22 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Mar 2004	ALanis morrisette

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Karim College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Calgary	Linda Perry.

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Fonzie Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Illinois	I think Ann Wilson will be hard to top as a pure vocalist.

12-23-2004, 11:44 PM	#24
Glengoyne Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Fresno, CA	I think first of Stevie Nicks and Grace Slick and there aren't too many other names on the list. I wouldn't have thought twice about adding Dusty Springfield, but yes she certainly qualifies. Son of Preacher Man might even move her right to the top of it in fact. Nice addition QS. I'm a big fan of Heart as well so Ann Wilson is also on the very short list. Pat Benetar might be the best Female Rocker, but the question said vocalist. I tell ya what, I've seen Benetar, Heart, Fleetwood Mac, Bonnie Raitt, Deborah Harry, The Eurythmics(Annie ????), Joan Jett, The GO-GOs(sad but true), and hands down the very best female rock vocalist to see live in concert is...... Melissa Etheridge. She puts on one hell of a show. The first time I saw her she opened a concert for Heart and some other groups, and she blew everyone off the stage.

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sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	Otep

12-24-2004, 12:08 AM	#28
QuikSand lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Annapolis, Md	I've never been much of a Heart fan, and never gave much thought to Ann Wilson as being all that special. But with the number of fans here, I'll give it some thought... I recognize she has some pure signing talent. For me (at least as I define the question) I tend to downgrade singers like Stevie Nicks and Janis Joplin because they lack the pure vocal clarity of the others (like perhaps WIlson and definitely Springfield). I don't mean to diminish their value as performers or entertainers, or even as singers for a band, but in terms of "pure singing ability," I'm looking for something a little more closely refined.

12-24-2004, 12:09 AM	#29
QuikSand lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Annapolis, Md	I also think this discussion would be incomplete without at least a mention of Diana Ross, who once was a huge talent, before she became something of an oddity.

12-24-2004, 12:11 AM	#30
Suicane75 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NJ	Are we talkin Rock era, as in the time period, or Rock Era, as in Rock singers?

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stkelly52 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Seattle WA	Dolly Parton Last edited by stkelly52 : 12-24-2004 at 12:27 AM.

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Critch lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Herndon, VA	Boy George At school the day after Culture Clubs first appearance on BBC tv, one of my friends said "she's hot". 25 years later he's still reminded about that.

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JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Who was the chick who sang that Hero song? I always loved that song. It was always playing when my dad and I were driving home from the stock car races when I was but a wee Jeeber... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

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Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	Joan Jett

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clintl College Starter Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Davis, CA	Just to throw a more obscure name, Deborah Iyall of Romeo Void was very impressive the one time I saw her live. The quirkiness of Romeo Void's recordings didn't really display the range she seemed to have.

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