RANK THESE 5 VOCALISTS

[RJhog (Admin)]

Okay, this one's not gonna be easy.  Rank the following vocalists, with the best being number one and so forth.  Please rank them strictly on vocal ability.  Do not include showmanship or any other "frontman" type qualities, just vocals.  The vocalists are:

Kevin Cronin (REO Speedwagon)

Dennis DeYoung (Styx)

Steve Perry (Journey)

Lou Gramm (Foreigner)

Tommy Shaw (Styx)

[RJhog (Admin)]

This is tough, but my rankings are:

1. Steve Perry

2. Dennis DeYoung

3. Lou Gramm

4. Tommy Shaw

5. Kevin Cronin

Number 1 and number 5 are pretty much set for me. I definitely think Perry is the best and Cronin, although a very good vocalist, pulls up the rear considering the company.

However, numbers 2, 3 and 4 could pretty much be interchanged at any time. I think all 3 of these guys have spots where they could take the second position.

[Scott]

1. Steve Perry. I would be in total shock if he didnt sweep this. No one gets close to him.
2. Lou Gramm
3. Dennis DeYoung
4. Kevin Cronin
5. Tommy Shaw

[Niels (Mod)]

I'll guess, i'll have to pass on this one. I'm only really familiar with the voice of Lou Gramm, and he sings great, so

1. Lou Gramm

[Scott]

Hi Neils, maybe this will help...

Steve Perry = Journey
Dennis DeYoung = Styx (think "Come Sail Away")
Kevin Cronin = REO Speedwagon
Tommy Shaw = Styx (think about "Crystal Ball", or "Renegade")

[Niels (Mod)]

Hi Scott,

I Knew what bands, they were/are singing in/for (well, exept Kevin Cronin, I did'nt know his name), but I meant that, I don't know the music that well, and have no records at all, so I don't know the songs.........nah, okay I know Steve Perry's voice enough to do this:

1. Lou Gramm

2. Steve Perry

There!!

[Jon]

1. Steve Perry
2. Lou Gramm
3. Dennie DeYoung
4. Tommy Shaw
5. Kevin Cronin

[Mark Mallard]

1. LOU GRAMM!!!!!

2. Tommy Shaw

3. Dennis DeYoung

4. Kevin Cronin

(dismal abyss of terrible talent)

5. Steve Perry

[Scott]

So.... Not a Steve Perry/Journey fan?

[Gordon Williams]

I'll have to end the "Perry Sweep", because for me, it's...

1 - Tommy Shaw - outstanding singer...even WHILE playing guitar

2 - Steve Perry

3 - Lou Gramm

4 - Dennis DeYoung

5 - Kevin Cronin

[Mark Mallard]

Oh no, not at all! Not by any stretch of the imagination!

[Mike Mills]

1. Steve Perry
2. Dennis DeYoung
The other 3 are a toss up for me.
I know there are a lot of Lou Gramm fans on here.....I like Foreigner, but never particularly care for Gramm's voice. I like listening to Tommy Shaw & Cronin, but I always considered them just average vocally. With that being said
Preference I would go:
3. Tommy Shaw
4. Kevin Cronin
5. Lou Gramm
Talent I would go:
3. Lou Gramm
4. Kevin Cronin
5. Tommy Shaw