The Five Greatest Rock Vocalists Ever

Without question this topic will provoke debate. It is highly subjective. However, there are certain characteristics of great rock vocalists that are undeniable. They tend to have unyielding longevity. It is not uncommon for them to be tremendously successful in a group as well as with various solo projects. Their talent seems to transcend time with continuing appeal to successive generations. They are idolized during their prime and continue to influence new artists long after their exit from the limelight.

This list could have been comprised of other individuals. However, this group will always hold a special place in music history and I believe the future will be hard pressed to produce a more innately talented collection of rock superstars. These selections are in no particular order.

1. Robert Plant. He was and some may argue still is, the lead singer of one of the most successful bands in rock history, Led Zeppelin. He has a powerful style with tremendous range accented by heavy folk and blues influences. After the death of the band's drummer, he pursued a successful solo career. Despite numerous personal tragedies in his life, he continued to thrive musically. To this day he has enjoyed several successful joint projects with former band member, Jimmy Page. The band is enjoying a recent resurgence and tickets are rumored to be selling for small fortunes.

2. Brian Johnson. He is the frontman for one of rock's most legendary incarnations, AC/DC. Johnson enjoyed the success of a few hit singles with his band Geordie but longed for more. Superstardom visited him when he was chosen to replace the spectacular Bon Scott as lead singer for AC/DC. Immediately thereafter the band enjoyed their most successful album ever with Back In Black. Some may argue that Johnson isn't a vocalist but rather some kind of masochist. Screaming instead of singing. He screamed on key and co-wrote most of those hit singles. He can still do it today. He's a little dirtier and that's what rock and roll is all about.