"When I think vocals in rock 'n' roll, I think of one person, and that is David Lee Roth. He's gotta be one of the greats. I love his squeals. Now, maybe, I don't know, but back in the day, boy, he had a magic set of pipes. And lemme tell you something, David Lee Roth knew how to dance. He was a consummate entertainer and I respect that."
"Just for raw sheer vocal talent, I'm gonna say Solomon Burke. I know nobody knows who he is; I don't give a shit. 'Cry to Me' was one of his hits, and 'Everybody Needs Somebody to Love.' One of the great sort of undersold soul singers in American history. He had something like 40-some children, and he died on the toilet in the airport in Amsterdam. I want to go that way!"
"I really like Ozzy. I thought Ozzy was a great singer and he had the right phrasing. We're on tour right now with a guy who has fucking great phrasing, and that's Max Cavalera. But Ozzy, he knew how to put the lyrics in the pocket. He was a good singer."
Blöthar the Berserker, from GWAR, identifies his top three vocalists as David Lee Roth, Solomon Burke, and Ozzy Osbourne. He praises Roth for his vocal talent and stage presence. Burke is recognized for his raw vocal ability and contributions to soul music, despite being lesser-known. Osbourne is appreciated for his phrasing and memorable melodies, even though he did not write many lyrics. GWAR is currently on tour and has announced a future tour with Midnight and Mac Sabbath.
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