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1. Peter Gabriel- Genesis and solo career. Absoutly my favorite vocalist. Amazing range and quality, but what really hits me is the way he makes what he sings some alive. That's probably the main reason that I like him more than Jon Anderson: when Anderson sings a song like "And You and I," it seems like he's always slightly removed from the music and lyrics, using almost no emotion, while when Gabriel sings a song like "The Return of the Giant Hogweed" or "Biko," you know he's totally connected to what's going on and pouring all he can into it. (I don't know if I said that quite right, but hopefully you get the idea).
2. Anne Haslam- Rennaisance. Unbelievable range and totally pure tone. Seriously could be an opera singer with training. Too bad her voice is so shot now.
3. Jon Anderson- Yes. Despite what I said earlier, Jon can still belt one when he wants to. When I first listend to Tales From Topographic Oceans I was a little put off, but I've gradually grown to like his voice. He does have a great tenor.
I never really liked Greg lake as a singer- he was just too. . . "bombastic"? I guess that's the word.
The only other singer that really comes to mind as exceptional is Thom York of Radiohead. He really puts a lot of emotion into every song they do. There should definitely be more Radiohead at AM!
And I agree with Yesspaz- Floyd is more than progressive enough to deserve a place here.
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