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John Bush of Anthrax/Armored Saint's Top 20 Vocal Influences

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Metal veteran John Bush of Anthrax and Armored Saint lists his top 20 vocal influences, only on Ranker.com -- and his influences are not all metal gods.

Armored Saint just released a powerful new album La Raza that has generated rave reviews (Decibel gave it 8/10, among other places). Should be a busy year – it’s rumored that Bush will be playing some big summer dates with Anthrax as well.

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    Bon Scott

    (AC/DC)

    Some singers have tons of attitude and little vocal ability.

    Others can sing their heart out, but look as stiff as a board while they're performing.

    Bon exhibited both abilities. Fiery personality that oozed out of him, coupled with a bluesy voice and awesome pitch.

    While some pompous singers brag about their fictitious 4-octave range, Bon always delivered the goods with a no-nonsense approach which screamed, "I’ll kick your ass and leave you bleeding on the floor, regardless of how many octaves I have."

    AND the women loved him!
  3. 2

    Steven Tyler

    (Aerosmith)

    Recently, when Joe Perry suggested that Aerosmith could go on without Steven after he fell off the stage and was trying to get his act together, I laughed hysterically and felt insulted at the same time.

    One of the greatest singers of all time, Steven was able to bridge a Motown style with the hardest of rock, creating a sound that has been emulated numerous times by many weaker front men.

    Replacing him would be impossible, as is usually the case with other irref*table legends.
  4. 3

    Rickey Medlocke

    (Blackfoot)

    The rumor I always heard about him was that Rick had only one lung, which always tripped me out considering the powerful voice that he had. Blackfoot’s sound was shaped by their Native American roots and Rick sang like he had a lot to prove; a very underrated band with an amazing singer (who also was one hell of a guitar player).

    "Marauder" stands as one of my favorite hard rock albums of all time.
  6. 4

    Mike Patton

    Faith No More

    I’m convinced that Mike is an alien. Most definitely not of this world.

    I recently did shows with the reunited Faith No More and marveled at his incredible ability to go from screaming his brains out to crooning like an R&B singer. Using awesome dynamics and impeccable pitch, all the while leading the band like an escaped mental patient conductor.

    In a league completely of his own.
  7. 5

    Chaka Khan

    (Rufus)

    When people talk about Beyonce being the greatest R&B singer, I shake my head in disgust and know they must never have heard Chaka. Pure power and soul emanates out of her with ease, leaving other female singers in the dust.

    Whether with Rufus or on her solo efforts, Chaka took belting to a whole new level. Although my list is a little gender-biased, she is my lone female influence and it would have been absolutely ludicrous to omit her.

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  1. Joh Claude
    John Bush of Anthrax/Armored Saint's Top 20 Vocal Influences at 8/01/2010 2:32 PM
    WTF? Bruce Dickinson is not i the top 20? Bruce Dickinson should be in the top 5 no doubt. I can't take this list seriously without mention of Bruce.
  2. John Paul
    Steven Tyler at 8/01/2010 2:29 PM
    Kind of like replacing Joey Belledonna?
  3. musicfreak
    John Bush of Anthrax/Armored Saint's Top 20 Vocal Influences at 6/15/2010 7:18 PM
    it appears to me is that john bush likes some of those singers that he listed but the main reason why is he got alot of his singing from these people right matter of fact i really like way sings it's really cool even though i never heard of these guys at all until they played three songs that i like and they are antisocial bring the noise and only were the best videos that i like so far but theres more but there's too many to mention right off hand before i go i got one thing to say to john bush you are the singer in the whole wide world and i also like your old band armored saint and your other band athrax because i have afew cds and i also made scrapbooks with you guys in it because i just wanted to dosomething besides sitting on my couch watching tv all the tim
  4. Sronpop
    John Bush of Anthrax/Armored Saint's Top 20 Vocal Influences at 4/12/2010 6:10 PM
    Pretty good list, I must say, it certainly inspires dispute like all good lists. Loved the Patton comments, you hit the nail on the head. You have no Bruce Dickinson though so you lose a point.
  5. shapechanger
    John Bush of Anthrax/Armored Saint's Top 20 Vocal Influences at 4/08/2010 9:22 AM
    LOL. Whoops! I just figured out that this is not a "best of" list but rather a "infuence" list. My bad. Apparently you weren't influenced by Shannon Hoon or Layne Staley. LOL. Hopefully both were influenced by you!
  6. shapechanger
    John Bush of Anthrax/Armored Saint's Top 20 Vocal Influences at 4/08/2010 9:19 AM
    Great list, John! I'd add Shannon Hoon and Layne Staley.

    ps - I'm flying from Madison to LA to see the AS show at HOB. Kick my ass, please.
  7. insidetheblack
    John Bush of Anthrax/Armored Saint's Top 20 Vocal Influences at 4/07/2010 3:43 PM
    I think it's really cool that he mentioned Levi Stubbs of the Four Tops. Incredible singer, and one of my favorites. His voice on "Reach Out (I'll Be There)" is just amazing.
  8. no Metallica
    John Bush of Anthrax/Armored Saint's Top 20 Vocal Influences at 4/06/2010 2:19 PM
    Hetfield's voice really sucks, don't know why you even included that idiot

  9. ChemicalEuphorist
    John Bush of Anthrax/Armored Saint's Top 20 Vocal Influences at 4/06/2010 5:17 AM
    Bad ass list, Bush! Anybody who includes Rickey Medlocke ('Marauder' is godly indeed!), 70's Stevie Wonder, Phil Mogg, Phil Lynott, Dio, Freddie Mercury, Chris Cornell, Halford, Marvin Gaye & Robert Plant on his list knows his s**t. BIG TIME! No wonder you sound so f*kken amazing yourself! Drawing from only the best!
  10. Anonymous
    John Bush of Anthrax/Armored Saint's Top 20 Vocal Influences at 4/05/2010 7:12 AM
    How any professional rock singer does not list Robin Zander among the greats is beyond me. As far as I'm concerned, there's no better singer in the business than Zander.
    1. shapechanger
      John Bush of Anthrax/Armored Saint's Top 20 Vocal Influences at 4/08/2010 9:12 AM
      Zander is amazing, especially live. However, there are a lot of people on this list that blow Zander away live and in the studio. Don't get me wrong, I'm a huge Zander fan.
  11. Anonymous
    John Bush of Anthrax/Armored Saint's Top 20 Vocal Influences at 4/04/2010 5:17 PM
    wow. no bruce dickinson at all?? wtf. ozzy?? are you kidding me!! bruce and halford have two of the best voices and are still going strong...up the irons!!
  12. Anonymous
    John Bush of Anthrax/Armored Saint's Top 20 Vocal Influences at 4/04/2010 4:27 PM
    No Ray Gillen....A travesty of justice,,nuff said!!!!!!!!
  13. Brad K.
    John Bush of Anthrax/Armored Saint's Top 20 Vocal Influences at 4/04/2010 3:33 PM
    Yes, no mention of Bruce Dickinson. How about Eric Adams or Geoff Tate? What about captain obvoius here, JOEY BELLADONNA!!!!!!! Also, James Hetfield?!?!?!?!?! As far as vocals go, he's about two slots in front of Oscar the Grouch and maybe three behind Barney. He went from screaming in key to just being average at best. Come on John, this list about real vocalists. Metallica have become characitures of themselves. The guys from Beatallica are better at being Metallica than the real thing.
  14. Mel
    John Bush of Anthrax/Armored Saint's Top 20 Vocal Influences at 4/04/2010 8:01 AM
    Where is Bruce Dickinson?
  15. Clark Benson
    John Bush of Anthrax/Armored Saint's Top 20 Vocal Influences at 4/02/2010 6:16 PM
    UFO! Blackfoot! Thin Lizzy!
    Yes.
    Surprised no Sade tho.
  16. Clark Benson
    Rickey Medlocke at 4/02/2010 6:14 PM
    Hear Hear! And now that I think about it I can hear his influence in your voice a bit. Awesome, and sadly somewhat forgotten, band - especially live.

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