Did Steve Perry have the best voice?

His vocal ability is often compared to that of Sam Cooke and Aretha Franklin. Perry has been imitated many times over but never duplicated. His distinctive and unique way of singing earned him the accolade of being one of the greatest singers of all time.
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What makes Steve Perry's voice so good?

It is his lyrical phrasing and control of vibrato. Many other performers just sing the song “flat.” Not out-of-tune flat, but rather with no emotion, no nice vibrato. Each word is the same, with very little inflection.
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Who has the best voice of all time?

The greatest singing voices of all time
  • 1 of 31. Barbra Streisand. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for BSB. ...
  • 2 of 31. Etta James. Charles Paul Harris/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images. ...
  • 3 of 31. Aretha Franklin. ...
  • 4 of 31. Whitney Houston. ...
  • 5 of 31. Mariah Carey. ...
  • 6 of 31. Elton John. ...
  • 7 of 31. Freddie Mercury. ...
  • 8 of 31. Adele.
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Did Steve Perry have vocal problems?

“I never had any nodules or anything, and I never had polyps,” Mr. Perry said, referring to the state of his vocal cords. He looked around for some wood to knock, then settled for his own skull. The pain, he said, was more spiritual than physical.
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What disease does Steve Perry have?

Onetime Journey frontman Steve Perry has revealed that he recently was diagnosed with melanoma skin cancer, and that he has undergone two surgeries to remove the cancer cells.
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The 4 CRAZIEST Steve Perry vocal lines



What was Freddie Mercury's vocal range?

One study on Freddie's vocal range even confirmed that he was able to vary from about 92.2 Hz to 784 Hz, meaning he was reliably able to hit notes from the booming low of F#2 to the high pitch G5 – that covers a full three octaves!
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Why did Steve Perry quit singing?

Though he never reached commercial success as an individual artist. In the mid-90s, Steve reunited with bandmates and prepped for an upcoming tour. However, those plans changed after Steve found out he had a hip condition that would require surgery. But, he wanted to try alternative treatments.
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Where does Steve Perry rank as a singer?

#9 - Steve Perry

Perry is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, ranked frequently among the best singers of all time, and renowned for his vocal range. He can sing from F#2 to A5, leading many to call him a "high tenor altino." He's the golden voice of 80's arena rock.
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Who is considered the best male vocalist of all time?

Top 10 male vocalists
  • David Bowie. ...
  • John Lennon. ...
  • Freddie Mercury. ...
  • Prince. ...
  • Axl Rose. ...
  • Frank Sinatra. ...
  • Marvin Gaye. ...
  • Elvis Presley. Sometimes being cited as one of the world's first famous rock artists, Elvis was no stranger to exploring different genres.
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Who has the best male voice?

The 20 best male singers of all time, ranked in order of pure...
  • Elton John. EltonJohnVEVO. ...
  • Paul McCartney. Mercury. ...
  • Rod Stewart. Rod Stewart. ...
  • Andy Williams. burtmurdoch. ...
  • Tom Jones. ...
  • Michael Bublé ...
  • Art Garfunkel. ...
  • Stevie Wonder.
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How many octaves is Steve Perry's voice?

Perry is renowned for his countertenor vocal range, which spans from F#2 to A5. Perry's voice has been described as a "high 'tenor altino' [with] a tone somewhere between Sam Cooke and Aretha Franklin." He has been dubbed "The Voice", a moniker originally coined by fellow singer Jon Bon Jovi.
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What is Steve Perry's highest note?

Journey - On A Saturday Nite [Perry's Highest Note]

Recorded in Tokyo, Japan 16 April 1979 1:18 - the highest note I ever heard from Perry, C6.
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Is Steve Perry a counter tenor?

Steve Perry has the range of a high tenor and solid alto and is considered a countertenor. He is a rare tenor altino, a rare form of countertenor, a voice that many consider incomparable. His voice is very recognizable and longtime friend of Perry's, Jon Bon Jovi, gave him the nickname, "The Voice."
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Who has 7 octave vocal range?

The seventh octave is the range of notes between C7 and C8. It is easier for very high coloratura sopranos to sing in this octave, but some people who are capable of singing in the bass range (like singers Adam Lopez, Virgo Degan, Nicola Sedda or Dimash Kudaibergen) can do it.
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Who can sing 10 octaves?

The widest vocal range of any human is 10 octaves ranging from G/G#-5 to G/G#5 (0.7973 Hz - 807.3 Hz), achieved by Tim Storms (USA) at Citywalk Studios in Branson, Missouri, USA, on 1 August 2008. Mr. Storms also holds the record for the lowest vocal note.
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Who has 5 octave range?

Singers with a wide vocal range

Other big names with a 5-octave range are Shanice, Prince and Kyo, plus jazz singer Rachelle Ferrell.
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Is Steve Perry still friends with Journey?

After waffling for more than a decade on the idea of quitting Journey, Perry left the band for good in the late-'90s and has maintained little contact with the band ever since.
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Who was Journey's first lead singer?

Steve Perry was the lead singer of pop rock band Journey from 1977 to 1987. He is known for having a wide vocal range, which can be heard on such popular hits as "Don't Stop Believin'" and "Oh Sherrie."
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Are Steve Perry and Joe Perry related?

And it may be quite an old rock tale, but Joe Perry and Steve Perry aren't brothers. Joe Perry, guitarist for Aerosmith, was born in Lawrence, Mass., while former Journey vocalist Steve Perry is from Hanford, Calif.
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What does Steve Perry think of the new singer?

He's a sweet kid – he's a wonderful kid. He sings his heart out every night. It's his gig. “There was a gentleman who we recently lost named Harry, part of the management team.
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Why did Arnel Pineda leave Journey?

In 2005, he remembered, “I had to resign from my band because I lost my voice. ... It was a tough and cruel path until I met Journey.” Things began turning around for him in 2007, when guitarist Neal Schon made contact.
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