Category: Rock Singers

We explore topics associated with singers of rock bands, rock songs, and those who enjoy rock music sorted from A-Z alphabetically.

Lead Singers

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Here is an alphabetical list of 50 rock band lead singers:

  1. Bono (U2)
  2. Bruce Springsteen (E Street Band)
  3. Chris Cornell (Soundgarden, Audioslave)
  4. Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters)
  5. Freddie Mercury (Queen)
  6. Gary Moore (Thin Lizzy)
  7. Geddy Lee (Rush)
  8. Isaac Brock (Modest Mouse)
  9. Jack White (The White Stripes)
  10. James Hetfield (Metallica)
  11. Jared Leto (Thirty Seconds to Mars)
  12. Jim Morrison (The Doors)
  13. Jimi Hendrix
  14. Joey Ramone (The Ramones)
  15. John Fogerty (Creedence Clearwater Revival)
  16. John Lennon (The Beatles)
  17. Jon Bon Jovi (Bon Jovi)
  18. Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age)
  19. Julian Casablancas (The Strokes)
  20. Kurt Cobain (Nirvana)
  21. Layne Staley (Alice in Chains)
  22. Mick Jagger (The Rolling Stones)
  23. Mike Shinoda (Linkin Park)
  24. Morrissey (The Smiths)
  25. Neil Young
  26. Ozzy Osbourne (Black Sabbath)
  27. Paul McCartney (The Beatles)
  28. Paul Simon (Simon & Garfunkel)
  29. Perry Farrell (Jane’s Addiction)
  30. Phil Collins (Genesis)
  31. Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin)
  32. Roger Daltrey (The Who)
  33. Roger Waters (Pink Floyd)
  34. Ronnie James Dio (Black Sabbath)
  35. Steven Tyler (Aerosmith)
  36. Sting (The Police)
  37. Thom Yorke (Radiohead)
  38. Trent Reznor (Nine Inch Nails)
  39. Tyler Joseph (Twenty One Pilots)
  40. Wayne Coyne (The Flaming Lips)
  41. Zach de la Rocha (Rage Against the Machine)
  42. Axl Rose (Guns N’ Roses)
  43. Brandon Flowers (The Killers)
  44. Brandon Urie (Panic! at the Disco)
  45. Dave Mustaine (Megadeth)
  46. David Bowie
  47. Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam)
  48. Elvis Costello
  49. Ian Curtis (Joy Division)
  50. Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree)

Note: This list is not exhaustive and is meant to provide a general idea of some of the well-known rock band lead singers.

Female Lead Singers

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Male lead singers have long dominated rock music, but in recent years, there has been a rise in the number of female lead singers in the genre. These women have proven that they have the talent and drive to lead some of the best rock bands in the world. Here are some of the top rock bands with female lead singers that are making waves around the globe:

  1. The Runaways – This all-female band from the 1970s, fronted by Joan Jett, helped pave the way for future female rockers. Jett’s powerful voice and charismatic stage presence made her an icon in the rock world.
  2. The Pretenders – Led by Chrissie Hynde, this band has been making hit after hit since the 1980s. Hynde’s strong, soulful voice and powerful stage presence have made her one of the world’s most respected female rock singers.
  3. L7 – This all-female band from the 1990s was known for its fierce stage presence and heavy sound. Lead singer Donita Sparks was a force to be reckoned with and a trailblazer for female musicians in the punk and grunge scenes.
  4. The Gossip – Beth Ditto’s powerhouse vocals and commanding stage presence have made her one of the most iconic female singers in the rock world. The Gossip’s blend of punk and dance music has earned them a worldwide fanbase.
  5. Halestorm – Fronted by Lzzy Hale, this band has been making waves in the rock world since the early 2000s. Hale’s powerful vocals and dynamic stage presence have earned her widespread acclaim and a loyal fanbase.

These female lead singers and their bands have proven that women can lead successful rock bands, and their music can be as powerful, dynamic, and famous as their male counterparts. They have broken barriers and challenged stereotypes in the rock music world and continue to inspire and pave the way for future generations of female musicians.

Alphabetical List of Top Female Rock Lead Singers

  1. Alanis Morissette
  2. Amy Lee (Evanescence)
  3. Ann Wilson (Heart)
  4. Bonnie Tyler
  5. Brooke Fraser
  6. Chrissie Hynde (The Pretenders)
  7. Christina Aguilera
  8. Courtney Love (Hole)
  9. Debbie Harry (Blondie)
  10. Dolores O’Riordan (The Cranberries)
  11. Doro Pesch
  12. Ellie Goulding
  13. Emily Haines (Metric)
  14. Florence Welch (Florence and the Machine)
  15. Gwen Stefani (No Doubt)
  16. Hayley Williams (Paramore)
  17. Joan Jett (The Runaways)
  18. Joss Stone
  19. Karen O (Yeah Yeah Yeahs)
  20. Kate Bush
  21. Lzzy Hale (Halestorm)
  22. Leslie Feist (Feist)
  23. Lisa Loeb
  24. Liz Phair
  25. Lucinda Williams
  26. Madonna
  27. Melissa Etheridge
  28. M.I.A.
  29. Natalie Merchant (10,000 Maniacs)
  30. Nicks, Stevie (Fleetwood Mac)
  31. Patti Smith
  32. Pink
  33. PJ Harvey
  34. Polly Jean Harvey
  35. Regina Spektor
  36. Rihanna
  37. Roisin Murphy
  38. Sarah McLachlan
  39. Shirley Manson (Garbage)
  40. Siouxsie Sioux (Siouxsie and the Banshees)
  41. Tarja Turunen (Nightwish)
  42. Taylor Momsen (The Pretty Reckless)
  43. Terri Nunn (Berlin)
  44. Tina Turner
  45. Vicky Psarakis (The Agonist)
  46. Vicky T (The Venetia Fair)
  47. Wendy O. Williams (The Plasmatics)