Subject: Re: Old singers who still deliver Fri Nov 27, 2009 4:22 pm
ultmetal wrote:
Metallic Blaze wrote:
I saw Dokken three times and Don was terrible live. He sounded horrible and had no stage presence whatsoever. Even my wife was asking, "what's wrong with that singer?" However, I saw them again a fourth time opening for Whitesnake and Scorpions and he was much better, though he still sounded a bit strained. At least his feet weren't stapled to the stage that time.
That sucks. I've never saw Dokken live. Would love to.
I was just going by how he sounds in the studio. Their last album was pretty good, don't you think?
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Subject: Re: Old singers who still deliver Sat Nov 28, 2009 3:45 pm
UDO, UDO, UDO
Metal Misfit Metal is in my blood
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Subject: Re: Old singers who still deliver Sat Nov 28, 2009 5:11 pm
Here's who immediately comes to mind:
Klaus Meine Dio David Coverdale Alice Cooper
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Subject: Re: Old singers who still deliver Sat Nov 28, 2009 9:12 pm
Metallic Blaze wrote:
ultmetal wrote:
Metallic Blaze wrote:
I saw Dokken three times and Don was terrible live. He sounded horrible and had no stage presence whatsoever. Even my wife was asking, "what's wrong with that singer?" However, I saw them again a fourth time opening for Whitesnake and Scorpions and he was much better, though he still sounded a bit strained. At least his feet weren't stapled to the stage that time.
That sucks. I've never saw Dokken live. Would love to.
I was just going by how he sounds in the studio. Their last album was pretty good, don't you think?
Always sounds good in the studio.
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metalheaded Metal graduate
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Subject: Re: Old singers who still deliver Sat Nov 28, 2009 10:51 pm
Bobby 'Blitz' Ellsworth (the man is one of the best vocalists in metal)
Rob Halford
Bruce Dickinson
Chuck Billy (although he doesn't really do the higher screams anymore...I don't know if he just can't, or just chooses to keep it 'heavier'...)
Michael Sweet
Tim Owens (how old is he? He's been singing for at least 20 years, or so)
Michael Kiske (I know, not into metal anymore, but the man can still deliver the goods just fine, and proves it on guest spots on metal albums)
Chris Boltendahl (sounds just as good, if not better, than he did 25 years ago)
Blackie Lawless
Dave Mustaine
Dee Snider
thejokeriv Metal is my Life
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Subject: Re: Old singers who still deliver Mon Nov 30, 2009 8:15 pm
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I saw Dokken three times and Don was terrible live. He sounded horrible and had no stage presence whatsoever. Even my wife was asking, "what's wrong with that singer?" However, I saw them again a fourth time opening for Whitesnake and Scorpions and he was much better, though he still sounded a bit strained. At least his feet weren't stapled to the stage that time.
That sucks. I've never saw Dokken live. Would love to.
I was just going by how he sounds in the studio. Their last album was pretty good, don't you think?
Speaking of Dokken, here's a clip from a show the other day with Don and George reuniting on stage for the first time in years - this will give you a good idea what Don sounds like live:
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Subject: Re: Old singers who still deliver Tue Dec 01, 2009 1:27 am
Oh wow - yeah, that is pretty bad.
He's sounds good part of the time though.
But - I am a Dokken fanboy though. So I'm admittedly biased.
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Subject: Re: Old singers who still deliver Tue Dec 01, 2009 8:20 am
Actually, the times I've seen Dokken, Jeff Pilson sang better than Don Dokken. His backing vocals were excellent, as they were on the clip above.
Maybe Don should put down the damn cigarettes. You'd think as a singer, he'd know how destructive those stinkin' cancer sticks are to his voice.
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Subject: Re: Old singers who still deliver Tue Dec 01, 2009 9:00 am
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Maybe Don should put down the damn cigarettes cocaine.
Fixed.
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Subject: Re: Old singers who still deliver Tue Dec 01, 2009 9:25 am
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SpectreFate wrote:
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Maybe Don should put down the damn cigarettes cocaine.
Fixed.
LOL!!!! Here's another clip from the show with Don asking George if he has any coke:
Dave the Boss Metal is in my blood
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Subject: Re: Old singers who still deliver Tue Dec 01, 2009 10:53 am
Manowar may suck nowadays, but my God can Eric still sing!
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Subject: Re: Old singers who still deliver Tue Dec 01, 2009 12:41 pm
Biff still sounds pretty good. James Rivera Dug Pinnick Mustaine
Lurideath Metal is in my blood
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Subject: Re: Old singers who still deliver Tue Dec 01, 2009 1:09 pm
Steve Grimmett Dee Snider Rob Halford King Diamond Chuck Billy Klaus Meine RJ Dio Alan Tecchio Messiah Marcolin Robert Lowe
exact33 The King
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Subject: Re: Old singers who still deliver Tue Dec 01, 2009 1:34 pm
This is a great thread and gives me comfort metal will be around for a long time to come!
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Subject: Re: Old singers who still deliver Tue Dec 01, 2009 6:18 pm
Great calls on King Diamond and Eric Adams!!! They both sound just as good today as they ever did!!
exact33 The King
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Subject: Re: Old singers who still deliver Tue Dec 01, 2009 6:31 pm
Metallic Blaze wrote:
Great calls on King Diamond and Eric Adams!!! They both sound just as good today as they ever did!!
except Eric Adams needs to join the Ross the Boss band...
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Subject: Re: Old singers who still deliver Tue Dec 01, 2009 6:34 pm
exact33 wrote:
Metallic Blaze wrote:
Great calls on King Diamond and Eric Adams!!! They both sound just as good today as they ever did!!
except Eric Adams needs to join the Ross the Boss band...
I know I'm in the minority here (though I'm not alone as there are about 4 of us), but I actually like Manowar's recent output. It's not their best - but it's still quite good to me.
But I also agree with you that Ross the Boss RULES!!!
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Subject: Re: Old singers who still deliver Tue Dec 01, 2009 9:59 pm
ultmetal wrote:
Metallic Blaze wrote:
I saw Dokken three times and Don was terrible live. He sounded horrible and had no stage presence whatsoever. Even my wife was asking, "what's wrong with that singer?" However, I saw them again a fourth time opening for Whitesnake and Scorpions and he was much better, though he still sounded a bit strained. At least his feet weren't stapled to the stage that time.
Yeah, when my wife & I saw Dokken back in 2000, I thought it was pretty terrible. I mean, he could hardly hit any of the notes.
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