Who believes that Robert Plant


Is THE BEST vocal in R&R?
czarivey
I saw Led Zep in 1972 at the Balto. Civic Ctr. and they opened with "Immigrant Song". Plant absolutely *nailed* the opening wail, and that is no small feat of you know the song.

I would also have to say that the Who's Roger Daltrey and Free/Bad Co. singer Paul Rodgers were among the best rock singers of all time. Ian Gillian of Deep Purple fame would also have to be in the mix...

As for absolute vocal mastery, I don't think anyone has bested Judas Priest's Rob Halford when it comes to range, power, etc. Listen to their breakout album "Sad Wings of Destiny" to hear a singer that has it all...

-RW-
Dayglow...I concur. Marty was wonderful. I only say "was" because all I mentioned are dead (Byron) or no longer in their prime, including your pick, MB.
He didn't R&R often, but for when he did George Gobel would be my top pick.
Kjweisner mentions Freddy Mercury, did the OP forget him, how can you? I love Plant and he is right up there among the most unique, at least in his heyday, but so far as Freddie is concerned, my guess is the OP forgot him or maybe Queen isn't to his taste? And by the way the question is presented, the question SEEMS to me about the most POWERFUL and original voice with great range, not just great voices, there are many. What are your thoughts Czarivey?