best vocal harmonies in rock

I heard the Beach Boys 3 times in person in the 60's, never a problem did I notice.

When I heard Crosby & Nash 40 years ago their vocal blend was amazing.

Sometimes bad monitor systems can really throw off a vocalist.
I have heard questionable live recordings of both the Beach Boys and especially CSN&Y.

Seriously? CSN has only a few mentions? I mean, those guys define rock harmony. There's no other threeway that even comes close unless it has Ron Jeremy in it.

And Jon Anderson of Yes - when he layers his vocals, is awesome at harmonizing.

Beach Boys song "The Warmth of the Sun"..best group harmony
and the most hypnotizing vocals of all time..takes you to the vaults of musical heaven.

Agree with Simao. CSN and sometimes Y is rock harmony. I think one thing that makes them so good is that each one on their on vocal is extremely talented and then and maybe due to a large part of that they blend together beautifully. I also like the Beach Boys but to me not on the level of CSN and sometimes Y.

I agree with most of the suggestions above. Can't believe that Huey Lewis and the News have not been mentioned yet. Absolutely incredible harmonies in their music.

Before the Eagles before the Beach Boys...before. the Everly bros. There was Bill Monroe’s two part harmonies that set the standard. And no its not rock but its where the everly bros...beatles ..etc.  heard it first.

The Be Good Tanyas
The Rosebuds

Fleet Foxes

The Hollies, Joni, The Monkees.

The Everly Brothers learned from The Louvin Brothers, John and Paul from Phil and Don. I haven't read through the whole thread, but did see many of the standards. They've probably been mentioned, but I have to say The Beatles were getting really good at 3-part (in the studio, anyway) during the Rubber Soul/Revolver era. The best harmony singing I've heard live (and I saw both The Beach Boys and The Beatles) was that of Jellyfish. Stunningly great!

Wait! Why no mention of the Modernaires, The Four Freshmen, The Mills Brothers, The Ink Spots, The Meltones, or the Norman Luboff Choir? Oh, I forgot ... different era. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iP-AaWNDLc0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74NfBFCx8Hg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mS9U75YC-jA&list=RDmS9U75YC-jA&start_radio=1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9jc0qNvVQk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88DlBgS28sc

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

The thread's heading reads "best vocal harmonies in rock". If we're gonna relax the definition of rock, I'll add the great R & B and Girl Groups of the 1950's and 60's: The Ravens, Billy Ward & The Dominoes, The Clovers, The Drifters, The Platters, The Coasters, The Chantels (their "Maybe" is insanely great, as is Dave Edmunds' cover), The Shirelles, The Crystals, The Ronettes, The Staple Singers, The Persuasions, The Robins, The Swan Silvertones, dozens more. 

What about Ambrosia (David Pack as lead and...)?

2nd on Huey Lewis & The News

Tears for Fears (Especially when Oleta Adams performed with them)

Bruce Hornsby/Bonnie Raitt

James Taylor (with anybody)
And one that NOBODY mentioned:
The Guess Who (Road Food was a terrific album! Can someone hand me my cane or walker?)

Brad Delp, has some of the best vocal harmonies!

 97% of these 50-80’s singers were all “them”
not this current audiovocal, auto tune, computer help vocals tripe!!

  Phil mogg 
 Dave byron.

 30 others!

Has anyone mentioned The Mamas & Papas? I take them for granted until one of their songs comes on the radio. They were REALLY good!