20 Male Singers With High Voices

Many male singers with high voices have achieved great success in the music industry. These singers can reach high notes that other singers cannot, and their voices are uniquely suited for high-pitched songs.

While their voices may be difficult to imitate, they have inspired many different singers to try to reach the same level of success.

Here are 20 male singers with high voices that have made a name for themselves in the music world.

1. Dimash Kudaibergen

Dimash Kudaibergen is a Kazakh singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who rose to fame as a contestant on China’s music show “Singer” in 2017. He is known for his powerful and high-pitched voice and has been praised for his wide vocal range, which spans six octaves. Dimash can sing in several genres, including pop, classical crossover, and folk.

2. Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson was an American singer, songwriter, and dancer who was one of the most popular entertainers in the world. He is famously called the “King of Pop” known for his unique style of dance and music, which amalgamated various genres, including pop and R&B. Jackson’s voice was high-pitched, and he often used falsetto to reach the high notes in his songs.

He is considered one of the greatest singers of all time and has inspired numerous other artists. His album “Thriller” is the best-selling album of all time, and he has won multiple awards, including eight Grammy Awards and certified 33x platinum. He had 13 number-one singles on the Billboard 100, the most by a male artist.

3. Justin Timberlake

Justin Timberlake is an American singer, songwriter, and actor who was a member of the popular boy band NSYNC. After the band split up, Timberlake pursued a solo career and has become one of the most successful male singers in the world.

He is known for his soulful voice and catchy pop songs. He has versatility as an artist and has dabbled in genres such as R&B, pop, and hip-hop.

Timberlake has sold over 32 million albums and 56 million singles around the world. Some of Timberlake’s most popular songs include “Can’t Stop the Feeling,” “Mirrors,” and “Suit & Tie.” He sings in falsetto often and can hold high notes, and won numerous awards throughout his career, including 10 Grammy Awards.

4. Prince

Prince was an American singer and songwriter who was considered one of the most innovative and influential musicians. He was known for his high-pitched voice, eclectic mix of styles including funk, rock, R&B, and pop, and flamboyant stage presence.

He was also a successful actor, appearing in films such as “Purple Rain” and “Under the Cherry Moon”. Prince was a prolific artist and released 39 albums before his death.

He was a part of several bands throughout his career and often played multiple instruments during his live shows. His most famous songs include “When Doves Cry”, “Kiss”, and “Let’s Go Crazy”.

His vocal range spanned from falsetto to baritone. He was ranked as the 30th greatest singer of all time by “Rolling Stone” magazine. Prince was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004 and won seven Grammy Awards, selling over 150 million records worldwide.

5. Axl Rose

Axl Rose is an American singer, songwriter, and musician best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Guns N’ Roses. He has a powerful and high-pitched voice and can sing in various registers.

Some of his most popular songs include “Welcome to the Jungle,” “Sweet Child O’ Mine,” and “Paradise City.” Guns N’ Roses have sold over 100 million records worldwide, and Rose has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

6. Sting

Sting is an English singer, songwriter, and actor who was the lead vocalist and bassist for the rock band The Police. He has a distinctive voice described as ” husky” and ” melodic.” Sting started a solo career in 1985 after The Police disbanded. Some of his hit songs include “Every Breath You Take,” “Roxanne,” and “Fields of Gold.”

He has sold over 100 million records and won 17 Grammy Awards. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2002 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003.

7. Chester Bennington

Chester Bennington was an American singer who was the lead vocalist of the rock band Linkin Park. He had a powerful and high-pitched voice, and his vocal range spanned three octaves. He was known for his aggressive and angst-filled lyrics, which often dealt with personal issues. 

Some of his most popular songs include “In the End,” “Numb,” and “Crawling.” Linkin Park has sold over 100 million records and won two Grammy Awards.

8. Art Garfunkel

Arthur “Art” Garfunkel is an American singer and songwriter who was part of the folk duo Simon and Garfunkel. He has a high-pitched and mellow voice often described as “angelic.”

The duo was highly successful in the 1960s and 1970s, with hits such as “The Sound of Silence,” “Bridge over Troubled Water,” and “Mrs. Robinson.” They got inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.

Garfunkel began a solo career in 1973, which was less successful than Simon and Garfunkel’s work but still resulted in hits such as “All I Know” and “Bright Eyes.” He has won eight Grammy Awards and has been nominated for several others.

9. Adam Lambert

Adam Lambert is an American singer, songwriter, and actor who rose to fame after appearing on the eighth season of “American Idol.” He has a vocal range of three octaves and is known for his powerful and theatrical live performances.

His debut album, “For Your Entertainment,” reached number three on the Billboard 200, and his album “Trespassing” reached number one and sold over 1 million copies worldwide. He has won numerous awards, including an American Music Award and a GLAAD Media Award. He started touring with the rock band Queen in 2012 and continues to tour with them today.

10. Freddie Mercury

Freddie Mercury was an English singer, songwriter, and record producer who was the lead vocalist of the rock band Queen. He was known for his powerful and high-pitched voice and striking stage presence.

He is considered one of the greatest singers in the history of rock music. Mercury wrote many of Queen’s songs, including “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Will Rock You,” and “Somebody to Love.” Many of his songs showed off his vocal range and ability to create intricate harmonies. He could blend high and low notes effortlessly.

Queen has sold over 300 million records and won numerous awards, including the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Mercury was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001.

11. Frankie Valli

Frankie Valli was an American singer and actor who was the frontman of the Four Seasons. He had a powerful falsetto voice and a three-octave range. The Four Seasons was one of the most successful pop groups of the 1960s, with hits such as “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.”

Valli also had a successful solo career, with hits such as “My Eyes Adored You” and “Grease.” He has sold over 100 million records and been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

12. Curtis Mayfield

Curtis Mayfield was an American singer, songwriter, and record producer who was a highly influential figure in soul and funk music. He was known for his high-pitched as well as his socially conscious lyrics.

He wrote many hit songs, including “Super Fly,” “Freddie’s Dead,” and “(Don’t Worry) If There’s a Hell Below, We’re All Going to Go.” Curtis was a member of the Impressions, a soul group with hits such as “For Your Precious Love” and “Amen.”

He also had a successful solo career, with albums such as “There’s No Place Like America Today” and “We’re a Winner.” He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999.

13. John Denver

John Denver was an American singer-songwriter, actor, and environmental activist who is best known for his hits such as “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” “Annie’s Song,” and “Rocky Mountain High.”

He had a high-pitched voice with a mellow tone. Denver was heavily influenced by the folk music of the 1960s and 1970s and wrote songs about environmentalism, peace, and his love for nature. He was a member of the group Chad Mitchell Trio and went on to have a very successful solo career. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1996.

14. Bruce Dickinson

Bruce Dickinson is an English singer best known as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Iron Maiden. He is known for his powerful voice, with a range of over four octaves.

Iron Maiden has sold over 100 million records and won numerous awards, including the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance. He is one of the most successful heavy metal singers of all time.

15. Andrea Bocelli

Andrea Bocelli is an Italian singer who is perhaps the most famous opera singer in the world. He has a powerful tenor voice with a range of over three octaves. He is noted for his clear and expressive voice and his ability to sing both pop and classical music.

Bocelli has sold over 80 million records and won numerous awards. He has also had a successful crossover career, with hits such as “The Prayer” and “Time to Say Goodbye.” He is considered to be one of the greatest singers of all time.

16. Robert Plant

Robert Plant is an English singer and songwriter who was the lead singer of the rock band Led Zeppelin and one of the greatest rock singers ever. He has an impressive vocal range and can hit high notes with ease.

Led Zeppelin was one of the most successful rock bands of all time, with hits such as “Stairway to Heaven,” “Kashmir,” and “Whole Lotta Love.” He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995.

17. Justin Hawkins

Justin Hawkins is the lead singer and songwriter of the English rock band The Darkness. He has a powerful falsetto voice capable of hitting high notes without any effort. The Darkness was very successful in the early 2000s, with hits such as “I Believe in a Thing Called Love”.

The band split up in 2006 but reunited in 2011. Hawkins was also part of the band Hot Leg and had a side project called British Whale.

18. Neil Young

Neil Young is a Canadian singer-songwriter and musician best known for his work with the rock band Buffalo Springfield. He has a high-pitched, nasal voice that is often compared to Bob Dylan.

Young is a highly prolific songwriter and has written some of the most iconic songs in rock history, such as “Heart of Gold,” “Old Man,” and “Rockin’ in the Free World.” He also had great success as a solo artist, releasing several critically acclaimed albums. Young was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995 as a solo artist and in 1997 as part of the Buffalo Springfield.

19. Steve Perry

Steve Perry is an American singer and songwriter best known as the lead singer of the rock band Journey. Perry was the driving force behind Journey’s success in the 1980s, with eight multiplatinum albums and hits such as “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Open Arms,” and “Faithfully.” 

He left the band in 1987 but rejoined in 1996 for a successful reunion tour. Perry released a solo album “Street Talk” in 1984, when he was still with Journey, and “For the Love of Strange Medicine” after a decade.

In the early 2000s, he was inactive and released his third solo album, “Traces,” in 2018. Perry was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Journey in 2017.

20. Thom Yorke

Thom Yorke is an English singer, songwriter, and lead singer of the rock band Radiohead. Yorke has a high, ethereal voice that is both distinctive and vibrant. He is noted for his use of falsetto and his unconventional vocal technique.

Radiohead is one of the most successful rock bands of all time, with hits such as “Creep,” “Paranoid Android,” and “Karma Police.” The band has also been very successful with their experimental albums such as “Kid A” and “In Rainbows.” Yorke has also released two solo albums, “The Eraser” and “Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes.”

Conclusion

There are many male singers with high voices that have achieved great success. Some of the most well-known include Andrea Bocelli, Robert Plant, Justin Hawkins, Neil Young, Steve Perry, and Thom Yorke. 

Their powerful vocal ranges and unique styles make them stand out. These singers have all had chart-topping hits and sold millions of records. They are highly respected in the music industry and considered some of the best singers of all time.

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