singers who don't need a processor to sound good

[Miramonti]

Two of my favorites that have monster vocals:

Bjork
Eddie Vedder

I also like Mac Powell of Third Day, but he lacks range.

 

[OCNewbie]

Originally posted by: TastesLikeChicken
Gretchen Wilson. Not only is she a fine redneck woman, but she can belt it out with amazing range and power. Here she is singing Heart's Barracuda backed by Alice in Chains:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOgZpWHiyLs

That was badass... hadn't seen that yet. Thanks! =)

 

[PlatinumGold]

i think a lot of people confuse musical style with talent.

sure, you can say you don't like a particular singers style of music, lifestyle or whatever, but that doesn't necessarily mean he/she doesn't have talent.

britney spears is an example, no one denys what she is today, but to deny she has talent is just being stupid.

 

[RightIsWrong]

Originally posted by: PlatinumGold
i think a lot of people confuse musical style with talent.

sure, you can say you don't like a particular singers style of music, lifestyle or whatever, but that doesn't necessarily mean he/she doesn't have talent.

britney spears is an example, no one denys what she is today, but to deny she has talent is just being stupid.

Britney has talent....but it isn't vocal. It was the combination of being a sexy teen on the verge of legal age with some dance ability and a slightly above average voice and a willingness to market that to a demographic that would gobble it up.

She can sings eons better than I can...but to add her to a list of great singers is a very disrespectful thing to do to those that actually belong on that list.