This is a series of posts that will talk about my favorite vocalists. See if you agree with any of these!
Previously, in Part One, I included Greg Lake of ELP, Jon Anderson of Yes, Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull, Alison Krauss, Susanna Hoffs of the Bangles, and Elton John.
David Gates was an American singer, songwriter, and producer best known as the lead vocalist and primary songwriter for the soft rock band Bread, which achieved major success in the 1970s with hits like “Make It with You,” “Baby I’m-a Want You,” and “Everything I Own.”
My third inductee of 2024, a band I’ve seen in concert several times.
Heart is an American rock band that rose to fame in the mid-1970s and continued to achieve success over the ensuing decades. The band is particularly known for its strong lead vocals and distinctive guitar work, spearheaded by sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson. Their music spans various genres including rock, hard rock, and folk rock, characterized by powerful ballads and energetic rock anthems.
Brilliant, clever, or that I just enjoy hearing over and over.
As I’ve listened to songs, over the years, I always have found certain lines that just make the song for me. This is the first post that showcases some of those phrases that I thought were brilliant, clever, or that I just enjoy hearing over and over.
“Black Hole Sun” is the signature song by the rock band Soundgarden. Written by frontman Chris Cornell, the song was released in 1994 as the third single from the band’s fourth studio album Superunknown (1994). it topped the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, where it spent a total of seven weeks at number one
