THE 100 GREATEST LEAD SINGERS. This post: #50-46. Continues tomorrow.

As the focal point for the groups they sing out front of, these figures loom larger than the other members. Caffè Lattè pays tribute to the all-time…

100

GREATEST LEAD SINGERS 

50

🎤Michael Stipe   

[R.E.M.]

Stipe is in a category of his own with his vocal range, as proven on tracks such as “Tongue”, “Fall On Me”, “The One I Love”, “Nightswimming” and “Losing My Religion”. 

49

🎤Paul Weller

[The Jam; Style Council]

Few could switch from the punk/ new wave of The Jam to the R&B / Motown soul of The Style Council as authentically as Weller did. He continues recording to this day as a soloist.  

48

🎤Bryan Ferry  

[Roxy Music]

Ferry provided Roxy Music with flair, sophistication and a distinctive voice up front while also enjoying success in his own right.

47

🎤Ray Davies  

[The Kinks]

Davies’ lyrics and vocal delivery made The Kinks one of the best exponents of British rock music. Standouts include: “Waterloo Sunset”, “A Well Respected Man”, “Sunny Afternoon” and “Dedicated Follower Of Fashion”.

46

🎤Brian Wilson  

[The Beach Boys]

He did not sing lead on many of the group’s hits, but Wilson’s vision steered The Beach Boys into history. His determination may have cost him his sanity, but he created sublime gems such as “Good Vibrations”, “God Only Knows”, “California Girls” and “Don’t Worry Baby”.