ira Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Ya know..we all know that ESPECIALLY in Jan Wenner's Politically Influenced Rock and Roll Hall of Fame..the committee's warped concept of "Cool" effects admissions to the "Hallowed Halls.". Question for Eric..and all my friends.. Who do you think are some of the group lead singers that you feel are under-rated..? As a teacher...I don't wanna lead you too much..but the two guys leading my list have ALWAYS been these guys.. and... (BTW...A coupla years back...I talked to Mark Lindsay after a concert...He's a great guy..BTW! I said that he was under-rated 'cause of those silly costumes... He smiled and said..with wistful humor... "Ira those silly costumes are gonna keep me out of the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame".. ..YUKKK!) "Isn't Llife Strange"? 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ira Posted May 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Don't ya think Mark kinda looks good and sounds good...? HOLY S#$!...He originally sang that in 65!!! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeD Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Some overlooked rock singers besides Eric C. are Burton Cummings, John Waite, Lou Gramm, Robin Zander, Micky Dolenz, & David Coverdale. If I may list some crooners, I'd have to say Jerry Vale, Bobby Darin, Mario Lanza, & Lou Monte. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew Bundles Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Ditto John Waite and Robin Zander...Add Daryl Hall... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sid Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 The Raider's uniform defended our country in 1776. Jan Wenner's hippies wore "silly costumes!The Walker Brothers have always amazed me. The lead singer has the best baritone in rock. You'll have to hear the albums. In northen England they play Walker Bros. all night in the pubs. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Ellen Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ira Posted May 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Cayenne...OMG!..I didn't list Eric..."By George You've Got IT!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Ellen Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Dear Ira, I love me some Mod, Steve Marriott, but you must know -- I could never forget Eric, my "dark-haired boy." Cayenne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ira Posted May 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 How's this for a surprise eentry... Brooklyn's Jay Siegel...in his 70's today..is UNBELIEVABLE... (And...surprise..surprise.. Jay and the Tokens produced ..the Chiffons' songs.."He's So Fine"..their smash version of Carole King's composition "One Fine Day"...The Happenings' stuff.."See You In September"..'I've Got Rhythm"..etc.) Now dig this... (Not too bad for a Jewish boy from Lincoln High School! ) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Ellen Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 No surprise Ira! This guy is great. Love those old Chiffon songs too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paperdoll82 Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 Karen Carpenter. Very distinct, beautiful voice. Cheryl 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ira Posted May 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 Anudder not-too-obvious under-rated candidate.... Dennis Tufano...Lead Singer of the Buckinghams... "He's As Cool As Ice"...(paraphrase.. ) Dig this!!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ira Posted May 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 ALSO...Paul Jones in his days as Lead for Manfred Mann... If you don't know this tune...bigger in U.K. than here... Give it a chance.. (Little more soulful than Paul's wonderful lead on "Doo-Wah-Diddy" .. ) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Carmen Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 P. J. Proby, Steve Marriott, Robin Zander, Gordon Waller ( Peter and Gordon ) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raspathens Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 Kasim Sultan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Ellen Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 Love the voices and style of Peter and Gordon and Manfred Mann too. Thanks for mentioning E and Ira. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ira Posted May 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 Zombies have NEVER been MORE popular in American culture... And yet... If it weren't for my dear friend Giro..(GMan in E.C. Land).. I would've forgotten about the Colossal Colin Blunstone!!! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew C. Clark Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 Van Morrison did a song called "Whatever Happened to P.J. Proby" from 2002 "Down The Road" CD. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneNR Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 I can't think about Peter and Gordon without also thinking about Chad and Jeremy. AnneNR 6 6 __/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ira Posted May 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 Anne..if you ever get a chance...see Chad and Jeremy LIVE... FUNNY..and Chad is a GREAT musician. Here's the promo video from their website that was put together to secure gigs... Ya wouldn't guess from the 60's where they had to stand and lip-sync..how great they are... Enjoy! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raspathens Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 Gary Puckett 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneNR Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 On 7/4/2014 at 7:49 PM, raspathens said: Gary Puckett Very clear voice, dreamy, emotionally evocative --- love this guy!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ira Posted July 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 My birthday/retirement present from Beverly was a music weekend... Went to Atlantic City....Saw Burton Cummings.. Talk about under-rated lead singers,,, UNBELIEVABLE..67 years old..that voice..!!!..AND He's a great piano player...he also played flute..(She's Come Undone)...harmonica..and guitar.. Thanx to Beverly...MY American Woman! 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneNR Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 Lani Hall, American born lead singer for Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 --- I have yet to hear anyone sound like her, her smooth vocals are specifically unique to her. This petit dark-haired brunette will later marry the famous trumpet player Herb Alpert (Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass). AnneNR 6 6 __/ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ira Posted July 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 Herb and Lani are playing a LOVELY theater in Sellersville Pa. ..We're thinkin' of goin'... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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