The Beatles: listenig to some of their songs I say to myself: this is the worst band I ever heard.
But listening to some others of their songs, I am sure they are the best band I ever heard.
But listening to some others of their songs, I am sure they are the best band I ever heard.
There are more singers that can do better than 4 octaves if you search. Morten Harket (A-ha) is said to be one at 5. Some can do up to 7. Mariah Carey has an extended range IIRC, but not sure how many octaves.
I am fairly sure Phil Bailey equals Mercury's range.
Pat Benatar another, largely forgotten. Never really understood the benefit of operatic range for rock. For me virtuosity is more a nice to have than need. In genres where it matters Ella Fitzgerald is preferred over any singer mentioned by far.
Saw Steve Hackett about a month ago, for the third time. Played the entire set list of Seconds Out. Was a great show! The only thing that was off for me and a couple of my friends was the sound mix. Some passages were insanely loud, others too quiet
But all the musicians put on a first rate performance.
But all the musicians put on a first rate performance.
