Still More on Singers with the Greatest Ranges (And It Isn’t Axl Anymore)

One of the most contentious music stories of the past week involved this chart that purported to rank the singers with the greatest vocal range.  It didn’t take long for a shitstorm to break out–and the debate continues.

Vintage Vinyl News has been trying to keep pace with all the criticisms laid against this ranking.  Axl has been busted down from his top spot and a new chart is emerging.

• 6 octaves, 1/2 note
• Mike Patton (Eb1 to E7)

• 5 octaves, 5-1/2 notes
• Corey Taylor (Eb1 to C7)

• 5 octaves, 4-1/2 notes
• Diamanda Galás (F2 to C#8)

• 5 octaves, 3 notes
• David Lee Roth  (E1 to A6)

• 5 octaves, 2-1/2 notes
• Axl Rose (F1 to Bb6)

The full (and evolving) chart is available here.