Your picks of mediocre or lousy vocals with great musicians!

I agree with others that, I don't really see the reason for this post. I also agree with others that singers with less than perfect voices are what "makes" the songs they create, (special). It is the intent of the songwriter along with their expression/emotion that makes the song come alive! Example: Lucinda Williams! I rest my case.

+1 ps.

There are always exceptions...Kris Kristofferson...wrote many a song that (others) could have only made into hit records.

My two cents:

I think Neal Schon is a great guitarist.

The Doobie Brothers is one of my all time favorite bands.

ct0517: funny how (music) serves to soothe the soul!!!

LC +1!

There is a big difference in saying a band, in this case Journey, is comprised of musicians one doesn't consider great and that same band not having a good performance on a particular night.

Subtext: Journey is comprised of several musicians, NS being one of them.

I don't know what martykl really expected, going to a show that featured a band from decades ago that had hit after hit and since then, has not produced anything really new?

I saw them around 15 years ago with the first Steve Perry replacement. (looked and sounded just like SP from the balcony). Frankly, I didn't miss the original. They did what they are known for and that's what I'm sure most of the crowd wanted and expected. NS came out during a break and did some awesome guitar solos!

I believe the "panties in a bunch" comment should have been directed to the OP's initial reasoning for posting, instead of later, finding fault with others' finding the post in question to be without any reasonable merit as to any thoughtful outcome?

martykl: All I'm saying is, (just like you mentioned in your response) is that NS is an excellent gutarist. This seemed to be an issue in Bdp's post. That's why I expressed my opinion. How is this "getting your panties in a bunch"? I think you have taken my post out of context. Cheers!

ct0517 : to me. you just proved my point. Thank you and hope all is well!

bdp24: then perhaps you should have defined your use of "great" to begin with. That may have eased all of the spirited responses.

So, I ask you all... What has all of the effort expended into the Op's post accomplished? Nothing...absolutely nothing... I rest my case.

martykl: your point is well taken. Cheers!

...I do believe, when all of the dust settles, we have handled this much better than our current politicians have handled their debates! This is suppose to be a humorous gesture. Cheers!

It seems to me that those posting here come with differing points of view:
(1) Musicians
(2) Hobbyists
(3)Those in-between
I respect those views. EX: If I, as a hobbyist, say an artist is great, a musician will most likely say that artist is "skilled". This is a point of contention here, I believe.
I believe I was put off initially by the OP's title. "Lousy vocals". This really got under my skin.
The reason it got under my skin was, the very thought of saying "lousy vocal" implies that one has NO appreciation for artists that aren't tonally correct and/or have less than optimal vocal range/ability.
This term "lousy", should have been the subject of one poster's response..."panties in a bunch".. IMO. A more appropriate term could have been, "less than stellar"? Get my drift? This would have been more acceptable to all and much less offensive to everyone!
The preface for this thread was (wrong) in it's wording by all accounts. It doesn't take into consideration the passion an artist has that can transcend spotty vocals and can make their song better than another, that may have perfect vocals.