Best Christian Rock singer of all-time?

gman · Post by **gman** » Mon Jan 07, 2008 9:30 am

well, even if Creed had been a Christian band, I wouldn't put Scott Stapp on a best of list because he can't carry a tune.
I can't name an absolute favorite. I like John Schlitt and John E. on most anything. Michael Sweet is one of my favorite artists, but he has done some things vocally that make me cringe.
I always liked the original Guardian vocalist, Paul Cawley, as well as the work of Ken Tamplin. Another one I thought was good was the vocalist for a band called Watchmen. I believe his name was Greg Sweet.
I also like the guy from Burlap to Cashmere. Not really rock, but still good. Being from NJ, I guess I'm partial to anything good from the NY/NJ area.

GMan

lucasmcgraw · Post by **lucasmcgraw** » Mon Jan 07, 2008 3:00 pm

Ken Tamplin - Shout/Solo/Magdallen/etc...
Rob Rock - Impelitteri/Solo/etc...
Les Carlson - Bloodgood
Russ Taff - Solo
Glenn Kaiser - Rez Band
John Elefante - Kansas/Mastedon/Solo
Bryan Duncan - Sweet Comfort Band

Last but never least...
BILL GAITHER

gman · Post by **gman** » Mon Jan 07, 2008 3:57 pm

I must admit, every now and then Bill Gaither will be on TV with one of his homecoming specials and I find my myself watching it and soaking it in. Something I wondered about: Many churches that are opposed, or at least resistant to, contemporary christian music probably sing quite a few songs that were written by Bill Gaither. They are in a lot of hymn books. Was there a time when the church considered the music Bill Gaither, etc. to be too worldly?

GMan

charl · Post by **charl** » Mon Jan 07, 2008 6:14 pm

Some still do.

Elder J J Hadley has my vote.

Preacherman777 · Post by **Preacherman777** » Mon Jan 07, 2008 10:15 pm

As far as the girls go, I think one of the best female rock singers I have ever heard, Christian or otherwise is Sarah Tennison who sang on the Rock Power Praise albums and also did some BGV's for Petra. Sadly, I've never been able to find much else that she has done.

Mountain Man · Post by **Mountain Man** » Mon Jan 07, 2008 10:28 pm

I'd say either Greg Volz or Ken Tamplin. Volz has the more pleasing voice, in my opinion, but Tamplin has a greater range (reportedly 4-octaves to Volz's 3). In Tamplin's song "I Hear Crying", he starts the song almost as a baritone and ends it as a soprano.

I think the edge goes to Volz, though, because his enunciation is very precise and clear while Tamplin has a tendency to slur his words.

cvs2kids · Post by **cvs2kids** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 11:05 am

After many months of lurking (becuase of a lost password), it feels good to be back.

Absolutely John Schlitt. After I saw him on the Farewell Tour, I was amazed how he has maintained most of his range.

I'm also a fan of Bob Carlysle. Unfortunately, I discovered the Allies on their last tour. He is another guy with a great live voice.

I've never been a big Greg Volz fan, although I've been a Petra fan since 1982. He has a great range, but seemed to be all over the place with it. Never out of tune, just not my style.

Michael · Post by **Michael** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 3:04 pm

Preacherman777 wrote:As far as the girls go, I think one of the best female rock singers I have ever heard, Christian or otherwise is Sarah Tennison who sang on the Rock Power Praise albums and also did some BGV's for Petra. Sadly, I've never been able to find much else that she has done.

I found this: Hello Forever by Scott Springer

And this list of CDs she has appeared on.

Mountain Man wrote:I'd say either Greg Volz or Ken Tamplin. Volz has the more pleasing voice, in my opinion, but Tamplin has a greater range (reportedly 4-octaves to Volz's 3).

Man, I forgot about Tamplin! The guy definitely has some range. Plus he can play guitar like a mug!!!

dragul_76 · Post by **dragul_76** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 10:14 pm

For the rock girls:

- Cheryl Jewel from Rachel Rachel
- Lisa Faxon from Ransom
- Wendi Kaiser from Rez

For the rock pop girls:

- Leslie (Sam) Phillips
- Margaret Becker
- Kathy Troccoli
- Kim Boyce

Quigon John · Post by **Quigon John** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 11:30 pm

I am HUGE Keith Green fan. You said Jason Upton is just like Keith. Can you describe how? I have never listened to him.

brent · Post by **brent** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 6:37 pm

Mountain Man wrote:I'd say either Greg Volz or Ken Tamplin. Volz has the more pleasing voice, in my opinion, but Tamplin has a greater range (reportedly 4-octaves to Volz's 3). In Tamplin's song "I Hear Crying", he starts the song almost as a baritone and ends it as a soprano.

I think the edge goes to Volz, though, because his enunciation is very precise and clear while Tamplin has a tendency to slur his words.

Maybe Ken Tamplin and an Eventide Harmonizer can do four octaves.

brent · Post by **brent** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 6:39 pm

I suspect that none of use have really heard the best. We have only heard the most popular in a specific genre. Some of the best singers and musicians are NOT stars.

cvs2kids · Post by **cvs2kids** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:00 am

brent wrote:I suspect that none of use have really heard the best. We have only heard the most popular in a specific genre. Some of the best singers and musicians are NOT stars.

Amen to that.

However, I feel the cream does rise, so I'm sure we're heard some of the best for sure.

charl · Post by **charl** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 1:43 pm

Yeah Cream-those guys were pure power. SO awesome.

Oh wait that's not what you meant is it.

pethead97 · Post by **pethead97** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 8:58 pm

THE GUYS:
John Schlitt
Greg X. Volz
Michael Sweet
Dale Thompson
Ken Tamplin

THE GIRLS:
BarlowGirl (Great trio)
Rebecca St. James
Cindy Morgan (she's good)
Tiffany Arbucle (of Plumb)
Tammy Trent (although pop, she is also good)

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