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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Just heard Beverley Knight and thought what a great singer she is,a fine pair of lungs.

Wonder who other fabsters rate?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Me and my girly chums after one cheeky cocktail too many - we're awesome! Not at all like highly distressed cats in a bag.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nina Simone

Nat King Cole

George Michael

Frank Sinatra

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury

Billie Holiday

Aretha Franklin

Freddie Mercury

Marvin Gaye

Ella Fitzgerald

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury

"Billie Holiday

Aretha Franklin

Freddie Mercury

Marvin Gaye

Ella Fitzgerald "

Basically black women and some gay guy

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Janis Joplin

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Matt monroe...end of thread

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Shane MacGowan, Shaun Rider and Ian Brown

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By *olgateMan
over a year ago

on the road to nowhere in particular

Amy Whitehouse once told me that Beverly Knight was one of the best singers around and Amy had to follow her on stage one night thinking to herself "how do I follow that"

After meeting Beverley a couple of times I can quite honestly say that she is also one of the nicest, loveliest and most genuinely nice people I have ever met.

A thoroughly underrated performer.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Celine Dion

Whitney Houston

Barbra Streisand

Elaine Paige

SuBo

David Coverdale

Freddie Mercury

Ronnie James Dio

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

the singer from morcheeba, idk her name.

her from that song 'set you free',i like a strong voice.

not her from the 90s who everyone said was a great singer but i thought she sounded like kermit the frog, ugh can't even remember her name, the band she was in or any of her songs.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Amy Whitehouse once told me that Beverly Knight was one of the best singers around and Amy had to follow her on stage one night thinking to herself "how do I follow that"

After meeting Beverley a couple of times I can quite honestly say that she is also one of the nicest, loveliest and most genuinely nice people I have ever met.

A thoroughly underrated performer. "

Clang.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Axl Rose

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"the singer from morcheeba, idk her name.

her from that song 'set you free',i like a strong voice.

not her from the 90s who everyone said was a great singer but i thought she sounded like kermit the frog, ugh can't even remember her name, the band she was in or any of her songs."

Heather Small - M People ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"the singer from morcheeba, idk her name.

her from that song 'set you free',i like a strong voice.

not her from the 90s who everyone said was a great singer but i thought she sounded like kermit the frog, ugh can't even remember her name, the band she was in or any of her songs."

I love morcheeba

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Me and my girly chums after one cheeky cocktail too many - we're awesome! Not at all like highly distressed cats in a bag. "

High Heels and the High Notes?

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By *elvet RopeMan
over a year ago

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Etta James- a voice like a velvet covered shards of glass

Andrea Bocelli- I stood about 6ft from him doing his warm up back stage, I could actually feel the sound waves hitting me- he doesn't need a microphone

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"the singer from morcheeba, idk her name.

her from that song 'set you free',i like a strong voice.

not her from the 90s who everyone said was a great singer but i thought she sounded like kermit the frog, ugh can't even remember her name, the band she was in or any of her songs.

Heather Small - M People ? "

yes that's her. thanks. could never get why people rated her voice so much.

i also rate lemmy out of motorhead when he actually sings and isn't shouting.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"the singer from morcheeba, idk her name.

her from that song 'set you free',i like a strong voice.

not her from the 90s who everyone said was a great singer but i thought she sounded like kermit the frog, ugh can't even remember her name, the band she was in or any of her songs.

I love morcheeba

nice and relaxing stuff yeah.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Matt monroe...end of thread"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

John Lennon

Jim Morrison

Freddie mercury

Axl rose

David bowie

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Amy Whitehouse once told me that Beverly Knight was one of the best singers around and Amy had to follow her on stage one night thinking to herself "how do I follow that"

After meeting Beverley a couple of times I can quite honestly say that she is also one of the nicest, loveliest and most genuinely nice people I have ever met.

A thoroughly underrated performer. "

Excuse me Colgate, are these your names? I think you may have dropped them on your way in

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Lianne La Havas

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Perry Como

Mario Lanza

Elvis Presley

BJ Thomas

Andy Williams

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Gregory Porter

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Regina Spektor

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Apart from all greats mentioned above, I currently rate Sia, think she has a wonderful voice.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Gregory Porter"

Good call I do like a bit of late night Porter.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Alison Moyet

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Apart from all greats mentioned above, I currently rate Sia, think she has a wonderful voice."

So do I X

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I quite like Jess Glynne too

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

A random few that I rate -

Alison Moyet

Freddie Mercury

George Michael

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

"Alison Moyet"

She's wonderful

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Corey Taylor

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Alison Moyet

She's wonderful "

Her producer came on stage and played with an act I saw at the Stables last week.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Apart from all greats mentioned above, I currently rate Sia, think she has a wonderful voice."

I love her voice

I'll also throw in Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, Tracy Chapman and Joan Armatrading.

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By *arksMan
over a year ago

in the centre

Otis Redding

Steve Marriott

Richard Ashcroft

Marvin Gaye

too many to mention really

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Corey Taylor"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Annie Lennox

Whitney Houston R.I.P

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Some lesser known ones

John Owen Jones

Ramin Karimloo

Sierra Boggess

Carrie Hope Fletcher

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sia has a great voice.

Lana del Rey has a beautiful languid tone to her voice.

Rufus Wainwright has exquisite vocal phrasing.

Marc Almond, especially when live, is a master of storytelling through song.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Sia has a great voice.

Lana del Rey has a beautiful languid tone to her voice.

Rufus Wainwright has exquisite vocal phrasing.

Marc Almond, especially when live, is a master of storytelling through song."
I hope he's had singing lesson's since his Soft Cell live days as he was F@#king awful back then

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By *olgateMan
over a year ago

on the road to nowhere in particular

"Amy Whitehouse once told me that Beverly Knight was one of the best singers around and Amy had to follow her on stage one night thinking to herself "how do I follow that"

After meeting Beverley a couple of times I can quite honestly say that she is also one of the nicest, loveliest and most genuinely nice people I have ever met.

A thoroughly underrated performer.

Excuse me Colgate, are these your names? I think you may have dropped them on your way in

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James Dean Bradfield, lovely guy. Lonnie Gordon, she had toothache

I could go on. I may be a shameless name dropper but I am full of virtue.

Can I add KT Tunstall to the list please?

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

"Apart from all greats mentioned above, I currently rate Sia, think she has a wonderful voice.

So do I X

She's really growing on me!

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By *iSTARessWoman
over a year ago

London

Loleatta Holloway

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"the singer from morcheeba, idk her name.

her from that song 'set you free',i like a strong voice.

not her from the 90s who everyone said was a great singer but i thought she sounded like kermit the frog, ugh can't even remember her name, the band she was in or any of her songs.

I love morcheeba

nice and relaxing stuff yeah."

Sky Edwards... I can think

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"Just heard Beverley Knight and thought what a great singer she is,a fine pair of lungs.

Wonder who other fabsters rate?"

I've always thought that Skin from Skunk Anansie has one of the most incredible voices, a really pure tone and an unbelievable dynamic range.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gm3z3i_xfaM

On the other hand, I love Tori Amos' character and phrasing too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CL9PTDI62Jk

Cal

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Corey Taylor

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By *arksMan
over a year ago

in the centre

"Amy Whitehouse once told me that Beverly Knight was one of the best singers around and Amy had to follow her on stage one night thinking to herself "how do I follow that"

After meeting Beverley a couple of times I can quite honestly say that she is also one of the nicest, loveliest and most genuinely nice people I have ever met.

A thoroughly underrated performer.

Excuse me Colgate, are these your names? I think you may have dropped them on your way in

James Dean Bradfield, lovely guy. Lonnie Gordon, she had toothache

I could go on. I may be a shameless name dropper but I am full of virtue.

Can I add KT Tunstall to the list please?"

Of restraining orders ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Corey Taylor"

Oh that's what I was going to say

He does have a fantastic voice when he 'sings'

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

MrsMac and her bitches' rendition of Elephant Love Medley.

That's some singing right there!

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By *ingdong11Man
over a year ago

Emsworth

"Shane MacGowan, Shaun Rider and Ian Brown

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A whole host of names

All great singer.

I do love me a bit of Shirley Bassey.

Now that is a voice.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Myles Kennedy has a cracking voice

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By *iss_Samantha_LovecockTV/TS
over a year ago

bmth /poole sometimes blandford

joanna newsome and tori amos

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The woman makes me cringe, but Celine Dion has a clarity to her voice few can match.

Will Young (don't laugh) has a great live voice, although I find him a bit 'pompous'

Eva Cassidy singing 'Time after Time' makes the hairs on my arms stand up

Josh Groban singing 'February Song' has a similar effect on me

Old school, Nat King Cole and Ella Fitzgerald

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Without all the Hee Hee's and Shamon's Michael Jackson had a Sublime voice

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By *inston80Couple
over a year ago

cardiff

Chris Cornell

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By *londie bearWoman
over a year ago

Bexley-ish

The best female voice of all time for me is Jennifer Holliday...she was in the original version of Dreamgirls on Broadway. Listen to her version of 'And I am telling you'...gives me goosebumps every time....such raw passion in her voice x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Chris Isaak

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By *winny445Man
over a year ago

battersea

lauren hill,

mary j

tia marie

as for males sam cooke ,marvin gaye and alot of 90s guys.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"joanna newsome and tori amos"

Joanna Newsome has a beautiful voice.

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By *olgateMan
over a year ago

on the road to nowhere in particular

"Amy Whitehouse once told me that Beverly Knight was one of the best singers around and Amy had to follow her on stage one night thinking to herself "how do I follow that"

After meeting Beverley a couple of times I can quite honestly say that she is also one of the nicest, loveliest and most genuinely nice people I have ever met.

A thoroughly underrated performer.

Excuse me Colgate, are these your names? I think you may have dropped them on your way in

James Dean Bradfield, lovely guy. Lonnie Gordon, she had toothache

I could go on. I may be a shameless name dropper but I am full of virtue.

Can I add KT Tunstall to the list please?

Of restraining orders ?

Is that why she didn't say much when we met?

Name dropping again

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Michael Jackson

Celine Dion

Cher

Witney Houston

Awww there's loads I love can't name them all I'm really into reggae as well though x

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By *winny445Man
over a year ago

battersea

" I'm really into reggae as well though x"

this

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Is this thread sponsored by Smooth radio?

I'll stick with Strummer and Morrissey

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By *elvet RopeMan
over a year ago

by the big field

Awww there's loads I love can't name them all I'm really into reggae as well though x"

That's reminds me......Jimmy Cliff! Many rivers to cross is pretty much perfect

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do also love Ray Lamontangne and Foy Vance.

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By *iss_Samantha_LovecockTV/TS
over a year ago

bmth /poole sometimes blandford

"joanna newsome and tori amos

Joanna Newsome has a beautiful voice."

nice that someone else appreciates her on here.so unusual to

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Myles Kennedy has a cracking voice "

Couldn't agree more. One of the best live vocalists I've ever seen/heard. Amazing.

https://youtu.be/LK3NuxO3Ke0

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Just heard Beverley Knight and thought what a great singer she is,a fine pair of lungs.

Wonder who other fabsters rate?"

Alvin and the chipmunks.

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

here

Florence Foster Jenkins

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The only band I ever saw that were better live than on record.

Queen, being that Freddie could sing anything from rock, ballad, opera, metal, pop

I'd probably have to go put my vote on him

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Myles Kennedy has a cracking voice

Couldn't agree more. One of the best live vocalists I've ever seen/heard. Amazing.

https://youtu.be/LK3NuxO3Ke0"

he sounds amazing live

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The guy from the go compare ads.

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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago

carrbrook stalybridge

kate bush anyone

and christina aguilara has a great range shame she doesent use it enough

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By *eMontresMan
over a year ago

Halesowen

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Meh ..last attempt went awry

Females? Ella Fitzgerald, Susan Vaughan, Janis Joplin, Joni Mitchell, Grace Slick, Amy Lee and actually, me (when Im not swinging, Im singing with two bands of different genres but I also do session work)

Male ? Robert Plant, David Draiman, Chris Cornell, Christy Moore, Trent Reznor, Iorla O Lionaird, Liam O Maonlaigh, Paul Rodgers and Eddy Vedder

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I'm going to guess the genres as Rock and Folk .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Kurt Cobain

Damian & Bob Marley

Ghulam Ali

Khaled

Aretha

Ray Charles

The inimitable Maria Callas.

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By *ighting17thMan
over a year ago

Bodmin

Female- Imelda May

Male- Eddie Cochran

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

lisa hannigan

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

Agree with Beverley Knight, I bought Affirmation when it came out

Come As You Are - www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9Hkg1eaboA

Also love Alison Moyet, Annie Lennox and a fair few others that have been mentioned

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By *ildbillkidMan
over a year ago

where the road goes on forever

Lou gramm foreigner joni Mitchell

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By *izzabelle and well hungCouple
over a year ago

Edinburgh.

"Me and my girly chums after one cheeky cocktail too many - we're awesome! Not at all like highly distressed cats in a bag. "

Fancy a karaoke date?... With a swing while you sing theme.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Wow. Only 1 vote for Freddy Mercury?

Best ever.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Kermit the frog.

His rendition of, it's not easy being green.

Was simply amazing.

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By *oward1978Man
over a year ago

Rotherham

Sadly he seems to be often forgotten or overlooked nowadays...Jackie Wilson.

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By *iss_Samantha_LovecockTV/TS
over a year ago

bmth /poole sometimes blandford

"kate bush anyone "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If I had to choose one , it has to be Freddie mercury, husky rock, high falsetto, soft ballads, heavy metal, opera, he could sing anything.

Genius song writer too,

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Adam Lambert. I think he has an incredible voice, charismatic stage presence and an engaging performer.

If you've not seen or heard him before have a butcher's at this.... 'For Your Entertainiment' https://youtu.be/IsPFDzAGb4A

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Myles kennedy

Freddie mercury

Ronnie james dio

Brian may

Corey taylor (when not in full rage mode)

Chris cornell

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Clive dunn.

Grandad is a masterpiece.

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By *UNCHBOXMan
over a year ago

folkestone

Dusty Springfield, Elkie Brooks, Paul Carrack, Angetha from Abba, Dione Warwick and Lou Rawls(highly rated by Frank Sinatra).

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm going to guess the genres as Rock and Folk ."

Correct !!

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By *its_n_piecesCouple
over a year ago

Sandy Denny

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The fraggles

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

A couple I have seen live that have great sets pipes are Michael McDonald and Daryl Hall.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Elvis.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Estrella Morente

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Emeli Sande is superb live. Had the good fortune to see her at the Ritz in Manchester just before she hit the big time. Support act wasn't too shabby, a young guy by the name Daley, with a superb soulful voice.

Maxwell also another great live artist.

A very under rated singer is Zoe Johnstone who sang vocals on some Faithless tracks.

Oh, and I am partial to a bit of Robyn too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Without all the Hee Hee's and Shamon's Michael Jackson had a Sublime voice"

here here..especially when he does a nice ballad you can hear the emotion and tone in his voice

Luther Vandross too...so soothing

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Adam Lambert. I think he has an incredible voice, charismatic stage presence and an engaging performer.

The boy has grest stage presence too

If you've not seen or heard him before have a butcher's at this.... 'For Your Entertainiment' https://youtu.be/IsPFDzAGb4A

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