Great Singers

What image pops into your head when someone talks about a great singing voice? For most people, it is a black female. In my case, it is specifically Aretha Franklin. The point is, most see black women as having the most powerful voices. And the black female singers of the 70s may have topped them all. There were so many incredible voices during that … [Read more...] about Black Female Singers Of The 70s (15 Greatest Voices)

The alto voice type is fairly rare. That is why great alto singers can really stand out. There have been many good altos throughout recent history. But only a select few have managed to rise to super-stardom levels. This list includes the most famous of all alto singers. But first a disclaimer. I know how it goes with lists like this. People will inevitably … [Read more...] about Famous Alto Singers (The Best Altos Everyone Can Agree On)

The greats are often not that great. Marketing plays such a huge role in everything, and the music industry is no exception. Being good at marketing always trumps being a skilled musician. A great singer who can't sell him or herself will never become famous. But a mediocre singer who knows how to generate publicity can become a superstar. That's why the pop … [Read more...] about 10 Famous Singers Who Can’t Sing (Some Surprises But All True)

What is it that takes a rock singer from great to legendary? Ask a hundred people and you'll probably get a hundred different answers. That's why lists like these are always subjective and controversial. What is certain is that the world has been blessed with a fair share of legendary rock singers over the last 60 years. From those who pretty much invented rock, to … [Read more...] about 10 Best Rock Singers Of All Time (2 Big Surprises)

YouTube can make you a star. Just ask Justin Bieber. Everyone knows he got his start on the web's largest video sharing site, but he is far from the only one. The gigantic platform has created countless other superstars who are raking in millions of dollars. Not only does YouTube itself provide an actual income based on the number of views you get, but more … [Read more...] about 10 Singers Who Became Famous From YouTube