Author Topic: Classic Rock Vocal Showdown #9: Gramm vs Rodgers (Read 1558 times)

jingle.boy · « **on:** May 17, 2013, 09:01:20 AM »

Couple of 'meat-and-potatoes' rock vocalists here. Certainly not the flashiest of frontmen, nor bands you'd consider in the 'elite' of the genre. Just some good ole rock 'n' roll vocal deliveries and performances. I've always been a fan of both bands, but in this case, I think Gramm has more vocal tools in his kit.

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #1 on:** May 17, 2013, 09:03:50 AM »

Two good vocalists, but I gotta go with Lou Gramm. Hot Blooded (live version). That is all.

SystematicThought · « **Reply #2 on:** May 17, 2013, 09:04:14 AM »

Oh, that's a toughie. I'll go with Rodgers. His voice still sounds amazing. I've seen Bad Company's reunion concert on the music channel and I'm really impressed

jjrock88 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 17, 2013, 09:19:43 AM »

Another good showdown; I'd go with Rodgers slightly.

Bolsters · « **Reply #4 on:** May 17, 2013, 09:58:25 AM »

Lou Gramm for me.

Jaq · « **Reply #5 on:** May 17, 2013, 11:06:15 AM »

Lou Gramm might be the most underrated vocalist in hard rock history. The man could wail.

Sir GuitarCozmo · « **Reply #6 on:** May 17, 2013, 11:20:19 AM »

Paul Rodgers > everyone else

Lou Gramm is awesome, but there is next to nobody that could match Paul Rodgers, for me. All Right Now, Can't Get Enough, Shooting Star... just amazing.

This is why I go into an absolute rage when I hear 5-Finger Dickpunch do "Bad Company". Don't ruin Paul Rodgers songs.

masterthes · « **Reply #7 on:** May 17, 2013, 11:25:36 AM »

Gramm. Could Rodgers sing Jukebox Hero? I don't think so

jingle.boy · « **Reply #8 on:** May 17, 2013, 11:57:58 AM »

Finally, we have a REAL close one.

Sir GuitarCozmo · « **Reply #9 on:** May 17, 2013, 12:01:20 PM »

Quote from: masterthes on May 17, 2013, 11:25:36 AM

Gramm. Could Rodgers sing Jukebox Hero? I don't think so

Doesn't really say much to me. Sure, there's high notes in Jukebox Hero that would be tough for anybody to hit. Be even if Paul Rodgers was perfectly able to sing it, it would just sound all wrong, just like Gramm singing All Right Now would seem odd. To me, anyway.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #10 on:** May 17, 2013, 12:22:24 PM »

Quote from: Sir GuitarCozmo on May 17, 2013, 12:01:20 PM

Quote from: masterthes on May 17, 2013, 11:25:36 AM
Gramm. Could Rodgers sing Jukebox Hero? I don't think so

Doesn't really say much to me. Sure, there's high notes in Jukebox Hero that would be tough for anybody to hit. Be even if Paul Rodgers was perfectly able to sing it, it would just sound all wrong, just like Gramm singing All Right Now would seem odd. To me, anyway.

Just because I have them squaring off against one another doesn't mean their styles or inventory should be comparable. Could Daltrey sing Imagine? Didn't think so... but Daltrey was the preferred vocalist in that matchup.

kirksnosehair · « **Reply #11 on:** May 17, 2013, 12:41:30 PM »

Gotta go with Gramm here.

lonestar · « **Reply #12 on:** May 17, 2013, 12:41:58 PM »

Quote from: jingle.boy on May 17, 2013, 11:57:58 AM

Finally, we have a REAL close one.

Seriously tough one. Gotta go with Rodgers though.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #13 on:** May 17, 2013, 12:54:16 PM »

Quote from: lonestar on May 17, 2013, 12:41:58 PM

Quote from: jingle.boy on May 17, 2013, 11:57:58 AM
Finally, we have a REAL close one.

Seriously tough one. Gotta go with Rodgers though.

Dude... just wait. I got one cooked up just to drive you insane.

TAC · « **Reply #14 on:** May 17, 2013, 12:59:41 PM »

I'm taking UFO's Phil Mogg over both.

Sir GuitarCozmo · « **Reply #15 on:** May 17, 2013, 01:00:33 PM »

TAC · « **Reply #16 on:** May 17, 2013, 01:50:35 PM »

Quote from: Sir GuitarCozmo on May 17, 2013, 01:00:33 PM

OFU

El Barto · « **Reply #17 on:** May 17, 2013, 03:29:30 PM »

I'm not sure if he's actually a better singer or not, but I'm going with Rodgers as his music doesn't make me want to wretch.

Quote from: masterthes on May 17, 2013, 11:25:36 AM

Could Rodgers sing Jukebox Hero? I don't think so

My point exactly.

DebraKadabra · « **Reply #18 on:** May 17, 2013, 05:58:32 PM »

Thought about going with Lou Gramm for a nano-second. Then voted for Paul Rodgers.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #19 on:** May 19, 2013, 06:04:24 AM »

Anyone wanna break the tie before I start the next one?

kirksnosehair · « **Reply #20 on:** May 19, 2013, 06:09:24 AM »

Kelly Hansen, who is Lou Gramm's replacement in Foreigner is also an excellent vocalist. I've seen them live twice now with Kelly fronting and both shows were outstanding.

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #21 on:** May 19, 2013, 06:36:34 AM »

Quote from: kirksnosehair on May 19, 2013, 06:09:24 AM

Kelly Hansen, who is Lou Gramm's replacement in Foreigner is also an excellent vocalist. I've seen them live twice now with Kelly fronting and both shows were outstanding.

I've seen some live clips, and I thought he sounded quite good too. I didn't realize until I looked up who he was that he was also the singer for Hurricane. Bonus!

Not to get off topic of course, since he's not the guy we're voting on.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #22 on:** May 19, 2013, 06:48:49 AM »

A very good battle but I love Lou's voice.

Though his voice after the brain tumor, lost something. I am glad he is still singing.

pogoowner · « **Reply #23 on:** May 19, 2013, 12:07:52 PM »

I've always appreciated Paul Rodgers, but Lou Gramm has always been a favorite of mine, even if Foreigner isn't the greatest band overall. Great voice.

El Barto · « **Reply #24 on:** May 19, 2013, 02:34:26 PM »

I forgot to vote. Consider your tie broken.

jammindude · « **Reply #25 on:** May 19, 2013, 02:55:27 PM »

I'm not the biggest fan of either one...but Lou Gramm is the superior singer.

Or maybe I'm just still mad at Paul Rodgers for ruining Queen. $:\$

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