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Originally Posted by aleuzzi
I disagree. While you’re right that no male singer ever makes the lists, I wouldn’t hold this up as a measure of greatness or lack thereof. In my opinion, FM has had two excellent male singers of very different character: Peter Green and Lindsey Buckingham. At their respective peaks, both effectively maneuvered very well in their ranges and often delivered exciting and emotional vocal performances. Neither were bland or forgettable singers. Lindsey Buckingham is a forerunner of Keith Urban—the perfect blend of country rock/pop. He’s also a great harmonizer. Green’s vocals are entirely in their own category, a kind of homely, masculine tone that communicated loneliness and heartbreak as well as any of the far more famous singers of his time. A one of a kind voice.
For what it’s worth, Christine McVie has one of the most original and unusual voices in popular music and she never makes the lists either. Yes, she has had persistent pitch problems in some live shows and yes, she’s incapable of wailing. But her voice is truly unique.
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I actually thought about Man of the World while I was writing the earlier post..it is a great vocal and Lindsey has had some very good ones too but I can also understand why they never make the all time great rock singers lists. As lead singers in a rock band I don't think that they could really hang with a Rod Stewart , Robert Plant or Paul Rodgers in their primes but at least they are frequently on there for their guitar playing .I agree Christine has a one of a kind voice and should have been on there .Stevie is but her voice was shot long ago