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Post by kim on Jun 20, 2009 14:46:02 GMT -5
As I sit here pouring over some Status Quo material... ;D
...it amazes me to no end in realizing that Quo has always had
at least 2 great vocalists in the group.
That being Francis Rossi and Rick Parfitt of course.
It's no wonder that they have had the diversity to perform
and play some of the tracks that they have been known for
over the years because of it.
With this in mind, is there any other groups that you feel
have the same luxury?...in having not one but 2 vocalists
that can give the band a little more latitude?...not just in terms
of backup, but frontmen/women for certain tracks?
One other one that comes to mind is STYX. DDY and Tommy Shaw
pulled it off quite well as a group.
Hodgson and Davies of Supertramp faired out quite well
in this regard as well.
Thanks
Kim
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Post by rtbuck on Jun 20, 2009 15:40:51 GMT -5
Gene Simmons & Paul Stanley  |
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Post by blackers45 on Jun 20, 2009 18:21:38 GMT -5
Deep Purple MK III- Coverdale/Hughes
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Post by rtbuck on Jun 20, 2009 19:04:34 GMT -5
Triumph - Gil Moore & Rik Emmett
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Post by Warpig on Jun 20, 2009 22:36:26 GMT -5
Grand Funk - Mark Farner & Don Brewer
The Band - Levon Helm, Rick Danko & Richard Manual
BTO - Randy Bachman & Fred Turner
And there once was this little band known as the Beatles, where all 4 members sang on occasions John, Paul, George, & Ringo.
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Post by Equinox on Jun 20, 2009 23:50:26 GMT -5
Styx- Dennis DeYoung, Tommy Shaw, and James Young
Damn Yankees- Tommy Shaw and Jack Blades
Fleetwood Mac- Stevie Nicks, Christine McVie, Lindsay Buckingham
The Eagles- Glenn Frey, Don Henley, and at different times Randy Meisner, Timothy B Schmidt, and Joe Walsh
The Allman Bros- Greg Allman, Dickey Betts
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Post by Jesse on Jun 21, 2009 9:55:30 GMT -5
The Outlaws-Hughie Thomasson, Billy Jones, Henry Paul. Later-Harvey Dalton Arnold, Freddie Salem, Rick Cua, Chris Hicks, Chris Anderson
Ted Nugent-Ted Nugent, Derek St Holmes. Later-Charlie Huhn, Brian Howe, Dave Amato
38 Special-Don Barnes, Donnie Van Zant. Later-Max Carl
Kansas-Steve Walsh, Robby Steinhart
'80s Yes-Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin
Early Accept-Udo Dirkschneider, Peter Baltes
Charlie Daniels Band-Charlie Daniels, Taz Digregorio, Barry Barnes. Later-Tommy Crain, Bruce Brown
Heart-Ann Wilson, Nancy Wilson
'90s Savatage-Zac Stevens, Jon Oliva
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Post by kim on Jun 21, 2009 16:14:08 GMT -5
Grand Funk - Mark Farner & Don Brewer The Band - Levon Helm, Rick Danko & Richard Manual BTO - Randy Bachman & Fred Turner And there once was this little band known as the Beatles, where all 4 members sang on occasions John, Paul, George, & Ringo. Good mention with BTO Warpig!!!  I have to admit however, Fred Turner's vocals turn me on more than Randy's ever did. In fact the best tracks from the debut album feature the talents of his pipes moreso than Bachman's in my opinion. That also applies to the 2 subsequent releases before Randy decided to "take care of business". As far as The Beatles go...well what can you say?... John & Paul to this day go undefeated in regards to not only lyrics but vocals as well in my opinion...Nailed down and hammered in firmly, this duo has yet to be topped!...any takers out there to dispute the issue? Love to hear it! Thanks Kim |
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Post by spacel0rd on Jun 22, 2009 6:59:10 GMT -5
CSN
Pink Floyd
The Cars
The Grateful Dead (I am not a fan, tho)
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Post by DrJJones on Jun 22, 2009 12:45:53 GMT -5
I was gonna say The Eagles but someone beat me to it. Incidentally, regarding Quo, when Lancaster was there they had three great vocalists. Hence the reason he used to sing most of the stuff live, well up until about 1977. I'm not sure though I would call Rossi a 'great vocalist'. Great for Quo, sure & can carry a tune but I always thought Lancaster & Parfitt were better singers. Just my opinion though. |
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Post by IRON BALLS on Jun 22, 2009 19:50:48 GMT -5
Dwight Twilley Band
Trigger
Bad Boy
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Post by Rocky Rockstone on Jul 2, 2009 14:59:43 GMT -5
The Beatles
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Post by onering on Jul 2, 2009 20:18:20 GMT -5
Wow, can't believe no one mentioned The Who...
Daltrey, Townshend, Entwistle all sang and even very occasionally, Keith Moon.
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Post by ProgRocks on Jul 2, 2009 20:22:57 GMT -5
Deep Purple MK III- Coverdale/Hughes I love "Come Taste the Band". David Coverdale is one of the greatest vocalists in the history of rock. Mark |
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Post by kim on Jul 4, 2009 12:03:18 GMT -5
I was gonna say The Eagles but someone beat me to it. Incidentally, regarding Quo, when Lancaster was there they had three great vocalists. Hence the reason he used to sing most of the stuff live, well up until about 1977. I'm not sure though I would call Rossi a 'great vocalist'. Great for Quo, sure & can carry a tune but I always thought Lancaster & Parfitt were better singers. Just my opinion though. Doc, I have to agree. Francis is certainly not a "great" vocalist in the grand scheme of the vocal world stage sorta thing but, as you say, for Quo, he can carry a tune. For me, although I love what Rick can do and what Lancaster has provided in the earlier days, for me, there is something about Rossi's easy going, steady, and yet nicely toned vocals. Even when I caught them live, Francis seemed at ease in his delivery in each and every track performed live. I also can't help but notice, once again for me, that the vast majority of my Quo favs, include Francis belting out the tunes. I'm sure it's not just me, but I'm partial to his sound. Granted, he's mellowed over the years, however, again, in my opinion, the pipes are still worthy of recognition in that they aren't shot, unlike some of the classic vocalists that have deteriorated over the years? Same goes for Parfitt as well. Guess that's why I still think that The Quo have something to offer and are worthy of living up to the great talent that I believe them to be to this day after 40 years.  Thanks Kim |
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Post by blackers45 on Jul 5, 2009 14:43:01 GMT -5
ProgRocks- Come and Taste the Band is Deep Purple MKIV-Tommy Bolin on guitar after Ritchie quit. And you are correct about Coverdale being a great singer, but fighting against Hughes in every song live tended to ruin every song, IMO
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Post by hojam on Jul 7, 2009 9:01:03 GMT -5
Queen - Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor & Brian May all sang lead vocals throughout their recording history.
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Post by DrJJones on Jul 7, 2009 17:47:11 GMT -5
[quote author=kimbaman board=TALK thread=13868 post=96755 time=1246726998Doc, I have to agree. Francis is certainly not a "great" vocalist in the grand scheme of the vocal world stage sorta thing but, as you say, for Quo, he can carry a tune. For me, although I love what Rick can do and what Lancaster has provided in the earlier days, for me, there is something about Rossi's easy going, steady, and yet nicely toned vocals. I'm sure it's not just me, but I'm partial to his sound. Granted, he's mellowed over the years, however, again, in my opinion, the pipes are still worthy of recognition in that they aren't shot, unlike some of the classic vocalists that have deteriorated over the years? Same goes for Parfitt as well. Guess that's why I still think that The Quo have something to offer and are worthy of living up to the great talent that I believe them to be to this day after 40 years. Thanks Kim[/quote] They are a great talent & it is a shame that Frame seems to think that people over here 'don't get them' as it were. I know many guys from over here who think they are a great band. It a shame too that rock radio has ignored them. Frame, it is true sang all the popular singles so his voice is probably the one most people recognize, although, like you say even though his voice has mellowed, he still to me does not sound like he is struggling when it comes to belting out a tune (unlike a certain Mr. Plant). |
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