My Favorite Singers

Who doesn't love the singer in a band? Most of the time, the lead singer is the voice (duh) and face of all the greatest bands. As much as I hate to admit that, for the most part, it's true.

My favorite type of singer would have to be the ones that sound the most unique, not necessarily the best singer. But, I think you don't have to have a great voice to be a great singer...just something different.

I made a short list of my favorite singers and why I like them. All of the singers are rock/alternative singers because that's all I ever listen to! Must expand my musical taste...

Steven Tyler of Aerosmith



Oh how I love Steven Tyler! He has a perfect voice for good old rock n' roll. To me, his voice is raspy and husky, yet smooth n' flowing. Also pretty clear...I can almost understand everything he sings in a song. I also enjoy his style and personalty...he sure has a lot of spunk!

-Best Songs-

Walk This Way

Dude (Looks Like a Lady)

Dream On

Love in an Elevator

Janie's Got a Gun

Chad Kroeger of Nickelback



I just love how you can hear emotion in Chad Kroeger's voice. To tell you the truth, I would not even probably listen to Nickelback if it wasn't for him. I've seen Nickelback live in concert and Chad Kroeger sounds just as good live as he does on the radio.

-Best Songs-

Never Again

Figured You Out

Too Bad

Something in Your Mouth

Animals

Side of a Bullet

Someone That You're With

Shakin' Hands

Vince Neil of Mötley Crüe



Vince Neil may not have the best voice in rock n'roll, but he does have one of the most unique. I absolutely love the whiny and high-pitch sounds in his voice. In Mötley Crüe's book, The Dirt, Vince said his voice sounds like "Rob Zander with his balls pinched." Interesting way of describing your own voice, but, it seems to hit the nail on the head.

-Best Songs-

Dr. Feelgood

Dancing on Glass

Shout at the Devil

Kickstart My Heart

Sticky Sweet

Rattlesnake Shake

Rock n' Roll Junkie

James Michael of Sixx: A.M.



James Michael's voice sort of reminds me a lot of Chad Kroeger's. Like Chad Kroeger, he really knows how to put emotion in his voice. It's mainly sadness in The Heroin Diaries Soundtrack, but I'm sure he could make his voice sound anyway. On top of it all that, he has an incredibly powerful voice.

-Best Songs-

Life if Beautiful

Heart Failure

Girl With Golden Eyes

Van Nuys

Pray For Me

Austin Winkler of Hinder



Gravelly, raspy, and rough...that's the best way to describe Austin Winkler's voice. I first fell in love with his voice (and Hinder) back when I first heard Lips of an Angel on the radio a few years back. Hinder is another band I witnessed live in concert. He still impressed me!

-Best Songs-

Lips of an Angel

Get Stoned

Room 21

Better Than Me

Take it to the Limit

So, there you have it. Of course, my list of singers doesn't end there.

But, before I seal this with a kiss, let me ask you something: who is your favorite singer?

Sealed with a kiss...

~Raven

Raven's Best Dressed List

The women I picked for Raven’s Best Dressed List are real women and a few characters off of my favorite TV shows. These women inspire me through fashion and elsewhere.

Carrie Bradshaw-Original, colorful and playful

Carrie Bradshaw is (played by Sarah Jessica Parker) a character off of the hit show Sex and the City. Her style is fashionable with a few elements of her own thrown in.

Signature Piece(s)- Manolo Shoes

Victoria Beckham-Posh Spice

No wonder Victoria is known as Posh Spice among the Spice Girls. Her look is high fashion for indeed.

Signature Piece(s)-I hate to say it, but I don’t have a SP for Mrs. Beckham :(

Cindy McCain-Classic…Never goes out of style

I always oogle (I don’t know if “oogle” is a word…I don’t really care if it is one or not!) over what Cindy McCain is wearing. She presents herself in a put together way.

Signature Pieces-A long pearl necklace, which she raps around her neck a few times.

Hillary Clinton-Simple Business Attire

Hey, you got to love “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pantsuits”! Hillary’s pantsuits are like a box of Crayons, full of color!

Signature Pieces-Pantsuits (duh)

Steven Tyler-Over the top

Okay, I know Steven isn’t a woman, but I love his crazy sense of style! His outfits are full of color and lots of personality.

Signature Pieces-lots and lots of scarves and a feather (which he wears in his hair)

Gabrielle Solis-Spicy and Fierce

Gabrielle Solis is (played by Eva Longoria Parker) one of the main characters off of Desperate Housewives. Eva’s character is fresh off of the runway and it sure does show in her outfits. But if you tune into Desperate Housewives now, you will notice that Gaby’s style has gone down hill big time.

Signature Pieces-Anything designer!

Lauren Conrad-California Chic

California Chic: somewhat laid back with some trendy elements. Lauren also says that she loves to wear high heels!

Signature Pieces-High heels

Kat Von D-Edgy and with a girly-girl touch

I don’t think I would ever wear what Kat does, but I sure like how her outfits stand out from most!

Signature Pieces-A long feather earring.