The worst singers of all time?

Cylob · 3rd October 2003, 09:36

I nominate:

Johnny Rotten (largely for his work with P.I.L.)
Bernard Sumner
Alex Lifeson (which is why he plays guitar)
Matey from the Smashing Pumpkins (Zwan is it)?

Mr_007 · 3rd October 2003, 10:00

Any signer isnt bad!
also only has a smaller knowledege of sign or music!

Triton4 · 3rd October 2003, 10:45

Perhaps Nirvana... but I really can't judge them.

orac · 3rd October 2003, 11:14

Shane MacGowan

Cylob · 3rd October 2003, 11:16

Matey from Reef (I can't be bothered to look-up the name).

zootm · 3rd October 2003, 12:24

me.

the girl in kittie is rubbish, too.

NJK · 3rd October 2003, 12:37

billy idol - bad voice the videoclips had to do it for him

orac · 3rd October 2003, 13:01

Ian Brown

Cylob · 3rd October 2003, 13:36

Ian Brown's a great singer. One of the best!!!! We're talking Stone Roses here!!!!

orac · 3rd October 2003, 14:33

no he is not...

we are talking (the very overated) Stone Roses here!!!

Cylob · 3rd October 2003, 14:46

2 immense works:

Slightly overated, but great none-the-less

Very underated, Ian Brown's voice is great (as always).

orac · 3rd October 2003, 14:57

you're having a laugh...

next you will be saying Gene are good!

Cylob · 3rd October 2003, 15:06

I admit, Martin Rossiter's voice takes a little getting used to (he's like a singing sheep). Nonetheless, this is a great album:

Gene - Olympian (1995)

From the singing sheep and his guitarist

orac · 3rd October 2003, 15:08

i got that cd (orig) for £1.00 (no joke)...

Cylob.. will you refund my money?

Cylob · 3rd October 2003, 15:11

Don't knock it!!!! It's a great album, one of the best from the "Britpop" era.

mrym · 3rd October 2003, 15:24

yoko ono...

NJK · 3rd October 2003, 16:09

also there's nina hagen from germany - only screams

Merlin · 3rd October 2003, 17:43

Pelle Almqvist from The Hives.

Starbucks · 3rd October 2003, 17:50

Hey I like the Hives.

Cylob · 3rd October 2003, 18:31

I like the Hives. I suppose the singer's voice is dodgy, but it fits the music. So...

zootm · 4th October 2003, 00:25

henry rollins... i mean, he's ok, but he doesn't have much of a "range".

marvinbarcelona · 4th October 2003, 05:21

Quote:

Originally posted by orac
no he is not...

we are talking (the very overated) Stone Roses here!!!

Oh, you are so on my list!

Wayne Coyne - The Flaming Lips - is not a very good singer, but I don't count being a poor singer as a bad thing. Sometimes, its in the attitude and the emotion. Coyne always states that he is bad singer, but dosen't care because he loves to sing.

hhhmmmm, I'll have to add the late, great Janice Joplin to the list as well and she certainly proves the above point.

Cylob · 4th October 2003, 08:08

Quote:

Originally posted by zootm
henry rollins... i mean, he's ok, but he doesn't have much of a "range".

I'd say the same about Nick Cave.

NJK · 4th October 2003, 08:24

like the dude that does the singing with the sisters of mercy- pretty much a one tone voice not much range

Twilightseer · 10th October 2003, 11:40

Quote:

Originally posted by Cylob
Bernard Sumner

I'm actually happy to find someone sharing my opinion. His singing has considerably improved over the years but heck, it is almost untenable on early NO albums particularly "Power, Corruption & Lies"

Cylob · 10th October 2003, 13:18

For me that's part of New Order's charm. Bernard saying "stuff convention" and coming out with the worst vocal's of the 80's. I love the stuff.

Also, their appearance on TOTP for Blue Monday has to be one of the worst live performances ever. But I love it! I almost think they screwed-up on purpose.

Twilightseer · 10th October 2003, 13:23

Quote:

Originally posted by Cylob
For me that's part of New Order's charm. Bernard saying "stuff convention" and coming out with the worst vocal's of the 80's. I love the stuff.

Also, their appearance on TOTP for Blue Monday has to be one of the worst live performances ever. But I love it! I almost think they screwed-up on purpose.

Reportedly, it was the first live performance in the history of this show, they said they would suck at pretending to play and sing, so they decided to do it for real

What do you mean by 'stuff convention' ?

Cylob · 10th October 2003, 15:12

The 1983 convention of the polished pop record. I liked the charts in '83, if I was given Power, Corruption & Lies at the time I'd have binned it after the first track. It was probably the furthest you could get from New Wave.

I appreciate Bernard's attitude now, there shouldn't be any rules for music. You can even produce your own work!

lil vixen · 11th October 2003, 00:05

SlipKnot. His lyrics are great . though he can not sing for shit!

Cylob · 11th October 2003, 07:27

Wait til Taylor sees that (though I have to agree).

I can't stomach Alanis Morisette, I loathe that woman's voice!!!! Apparently she's at the top of the female vocalists tree, but I'd place her at the bottom (to be used as a foot-stool). You'd see PJ Harvey's footprints all over her face.

Widdykats · 11th October 2003, 12:54

Quote:

Originally posted by mrym
yoko ono...

That's a ditto!

NJK · 11th October 2003, 14:03

Phil collins -

from 1985 until 1988 i lived in an appartment building- the guy who was living on the first level used to get drunk every weekend and had a record player with a continues play button on it- you get it i hope now- had to listen whole nights to this one song of phil called "againt all odds"

Widdykats · 11th October 2003, 14:07

Great image....Stop!Just stop it! You're driving me cRaZy!

Cylob · 11th October 2003, 14:10

You poor sod Nick! I'm not keen on Collins myself, his voice lacks range. I have 3 of his 80's hits, that's plenty.

lil vixen · 11th October 2003, 19:47

Shaggy, he's another one who I can not stand

sidd · 12th October 2003, 05:59

Quote:

I'd say the same about Nick Cave.

EGADS!!!
ILL KILL YOU!!!!
Nick Cave has an amazing voice..!!
..

:|

oh yeah.. thats right...

um,

-d'arcy (from pumpkins)
-noel AND liam
-moby
-billy bragg
-billy bragg
-billy bragg
-billy bragg

ElChevelle · 12th October 2003, 13:38

apola_anamisha · 12th October 2003, 14:33

When ne member of a boy-band(No matter of a hottest boy-band or not) tries 2 be a solo singer if the band is over or almost over .........he becomes the worst singer of all.'Cause ppl just don't take them in the same way!& c how quickly he falls from the top of the world.
Do i need 2 give ne examples?.
(So if u r a member of a boy-band try ur best 2 keep it tied.Still if it breaks don't even think of becoming a solo singer.Do wtever u like ,if needed can ask 2 this forum.........just post a topic.)

Raz · 12th October 2003, 18:43

Quote:

Originally posted by apola_anamisha
When ne member of a boy-band(No matter of a hottest boy-band or not) tries 2 be a solo singer if the band is over or almost over .........he becomes the worst singer of all.'Cause ppl just don't take them in the same way!& c how quickly he falls from the top of the world.
Do i need 2 give ne examples?.
(So if u r a member of a boy-band try ur best 2 keep it tied.Still if it breaks don't even think of becoming a solo singer.Do wtever u like ,if needed can ask 2 this forum.........just post a topic.)

Two words: Robbie Williams

Point made.

Ok

Now i have to say shaggy. Ack.

Twilightseer · 13th October 2003, 07:16

I agree with Morrissette being horrid

3rd October 2003, 09:36	#1
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NJK Forum Frisian Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: a real Frisian hometown Posts: 14,490	billy idol - bad voice the videoclips had to do it for him Darkwave radio 24/7 -- ----------------------------------- Each Thursday a new show on Celtica Radio with Darkwave music. www.irnb.nl worldwide station on the net for all people

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Mr_007 Banned Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,838	Any signer isnt bad! also only has a smaller knowledege of sign or music!

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orac Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: the past Posts: 127	no he is not... we are talking (the very overated) Stone Roses here!!!

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orac Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: the past Posts: 127	you're having a laugh... next you will be saying Gene are good!

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Cylob Forum Music King (Forum King) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The Future Posts: 7,175	I admit, Martin Rossiter's voice takes a little getting used to (he's like a singing sheep). Nonetheless, this is a great album: Gene - Olympian (1995) From the singing sheep and his guitarist Secret Snacker & Accomplished Pen Thief At:

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orac Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: the past Posts: 127	i got that cd (orig) for £1.00 (no joke)... Cylob.. will you refund my money?

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zootm Forum King Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: the nether reaches of bonnie scotland Posts: 13,378	henry rollins... i mean, he's ok, but he doesn't have much of a "range".

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NJK Forum Frisian Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: a real Frisian hometown Posts: 14,490	like the dude that does the singing with the sisters of mercy- pretty much a one tone voice not much range Darkwave radio 24/7 -- ----------------------------------- Each Thursday a new show on Celtica Radio with Darkwave music. www.irnb.nl worldwide station on the net for all people

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Cylob Forum Music King (Forum King) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The Future Posts: 7,175	For me that's part of New Order's charm. Bernard saying "stuff convention" and coming out with the worst vocal's of the 80's. I love the stuff. Also, their appearance on TOTP for Blue Monday has to be one of the worst live performances ever. But I love it! I almost think they screwed-up on purpose. Secret Snacker & Accomplished Pen Thief At:

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Cylob Forum Music King (Forum King) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The Future Posts: 7,175	The 1983 convention of the polished pop record. I liked the charts in '83, if I was given Power, Corruption & Lies at the time I'd have binned it after the first track. It was probably the furthest you could get from New Wave. I appreciate Bernard's attitude now, there shouldn't be any rules for music. You can even produce your own work! Secret Snacker & Accomplished Pen Thief At:

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lil vixen Major Dudette Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Between here and there. Posts: 826	SlipKnot. His lyrics are great . though he can not sing for shit! I've been c0rrupted in a world of make.believe. -suzy-

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Cylob Forum Music King (Forum King) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The Future Posts: 7,175	Wait til Taylor sees that (though I have to agree). I can't stomach Alanis Morisette, I loathe that woman's voice!!!! Apparently she's at the top of the female vocalists tree, but I'd place her at the bottom (to be used as a foot-stool). You'd see PJ Harvey's footprints all over her face. Secret Snacker & Accomplished Pen Thief At:

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NJK Forum Frisian Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: a real Frisian hometown Posts: 14,490	Phil collins - from 1985 until 1988 i lived in an appartment building- the guy who was living on the first level used to get drunk every weekend and had a record player with a continues play button on it- you get it i hope now- had to listen whole nights to this one song of phil called "againt all odds" Darkwave radio 24/7 -- ----------------------------------- Each Thursday a new show on Celtica Radio with Darkwave music. www.irnb.nl worldwide station on the net for all people

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Cylob Forum Music King (Forum King) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The Future Posts: 7,175	You poor sod Nick! I'm not keen on Collins myself, his voice lacks range. I have 3 of his 80's hits, that's plenty. Secret Snacker & Accomplished Pen Thief At:

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lil vixen Major Dudette Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Between here and there. Posts: 826	Shaggy, he's another one who I can not stand I've been c0rrupted in a world of make.believe. -suzy-

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apola_anamisha Major Dudette Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Far from the madding crowd. Posts: 643	When ne member of a boy-band(No matter of a hottest boy-band or not) tries 2 be a solo singer if the band is over or almost over .........he becomes the worst singer of all.'Cause ppl just don't take them in the same way!& c how quickly he falls from the top of the world. Do i need 2 give ne examples?. (So if u r a member of a boy-band try ur best 2 keep it tied.Still if it breaks don't even think of becoming a solo singer.Do wtever u like ,if needed can ask 2 this forum.........just post a topic.) All pop music is good music but all good music isn't pop music Wanna know more about pop music or my boy-bands? Westlife / Backstreet Boys / Savage Garden / NSync / Michael Learns to Rock

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