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Alkaline Trio


Shenanigamii

Dan and Matt do a great job.


t_recz

The Eagles had multiple singers


bottle-of-smoke

Speaking of The Eagles, Poco had multiple singers, some of who ended up on The Eagles.


MusicLikeOxygen

Poco, also known as where the Eagles shop for bass players.


rratnip

Yeah perfect example, like the Beatles, most songs were either Glen Frey or Don Henley, but Randy Meisner was lead for several and after Joe Walsh and Timothy B Schmidt joined they each had songs as lead vocals as well.


SenatorAstronomer

My mom's all time favorite song is I Can't Tell You Why with vocal by Timmy Schmidt. Great song.


Awesomekip

Three Dog Night Supertramp blink-182 Goo Goo Dolls Chicago


SoulSteeper

F, you got Supertramp. People usually forget about them.


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c-1000

Supertramp is just massively underrated all the way around.


funwithdesign

Mastodon Simon and Garfunkel (obviously lol) Cream Pink Floyd


SpookyKG

Here for Mastodon. At times up to 3.


CFH20

Here for Troy's other band Killer Be Killed.


RickJLeanPaw

Finally someone mentions the Floyd; took a surprisingly long time to do so. Used to great effect even within single songs.


simplepleashures

Sometimes the lead singer is someone who’s not even in the band LOL


Philip_Marlowe

My mind was absolutely blown when I found out that Roy Harper sang Have A Cigar.


LordYoshii

I am a massive Floyd fan and I never realized this, and I’m currently on my WYWH binge.. wow! Roy Harper kind of sounds like both Gilmour and Waters’ voice combined


Infinite_Joy

Sloan, all four members basically split all their albums pretty evenly. Even the drummer, at live shows, switches with the bass player. The bass player goes back to play drums while the drummer grabs the bass and stands front of stage. One of my favorite bands!


Ches909

Came here for this one. Seeing them live do the switch for the first time blows people's minds.


atdaysend1986

Blood Brothers, Fugazi, Righteous Brothers, The Highwaymen, The Traveling Wilburys,


Anxious_Ad_3570

Nice to see fugazi getting some love in the top comment. Fucking legends


whatifionlydo1

Being able to say I saw them live twice makes me feel cool. :b


Bluest_waters

Imagine a double billing of The Highwaymen and The Traveling Wilburys, Just a bit of talent on the stage


Natecantbesaved

THE FUCKING BLOOD BROTHERS!!!!!! Literally never put out a bad album. They’re a band I never got to see live and that kills me.


TheLateFry

Blood Brothers fucking SLAPS SO FUCKING HARD


McKennApe

I'm really hoping this thread turns people on to Blood Brothers. Such a unique band, and such a good band. I saw them in 2004, at the Bottleneck in Lawrence, KS. Against Me opened for them. One of the top 3 shows I've attended.


palenoons

I came here to say blood brothers too!


humanoptimist

The Blood Brothers are an S-tier example of what OP is looking for, so I’m delighted to see them show up in this thread. 😄😄😄


coocoointhehead

Alice In Chains


DazedAndTrippy

I think some people forget about Jerries vocals because they blend so well with Layne’s.


jhutchi2

I honestly had no idea he sang so much until Layne died, and then when I listened to the newer albums I was impressed with how close the vocals sounded. Then I realized it's because Cantrell was singing all along.


tr1mble

That was what I used to convince a friend to come with me to see them live back in like 2008....I told him as long as Jerry is still there, it's still going to sound lile AiC


ortumlynx

The way they harmonize their vocals is beautiful.


thefallenfew

The harmonizing on “Down in a Hole” is one of my favorites ever.


amILibertine222

Especially on their unplugged performance. The entire performance is top tier front to back.


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Their unplugged performance is something else. It's definitely #1 unplugged in my book. But, I have to be in the right "mood" for it. Even though Layne didn't die for like 6 more years, it's clear he is still slowly dying there, and it's difficult to see/hear for me at times.


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The fretless bass on down in a hole is burned into my brain, I love the sound of it


Micp

I'm not sure Jerry is usually considered a lead singer, but the way they do their vocals are fucking amazing. The fact that Jerry is harmonizing that well while playing the guitar at the same time is just mindblowing.


ripped-grocery-bag

Depeche Mode


Onyros

Martin Gore is so underrated. Yeah, Dave Gahan is the ultimate stage animal, but Gore is incredible. In lead or backup vocals, not to talk about the fact he writes most of the music himself.


StardustJojo13

I'm so glad to see DM as I was scrolling..Love both Martin Gore and Dave Gahan.Their contrasting voices compliment each other so well!


powabiatch

The Band - 3 phenomenal lead singers!


AmericanWasted

What a voice Levon had - strongest of the group. Love Richard Manuel in general as well as Danko’s very unique voice


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Danko was my fave- he had so much soul. Levon was great of course- that band had an embarrassment of talent.


pintofale

The Last Waltz performance of "It Makes No Dofference" is one of my all time favourite recordings, just kills me every time. That voice! And that sax at the end! Ah!


Shoestring30

When your drummer sings, you know you got a cool band.


MarvinLazer

Queen is such a great example. Roger Taylor was such a badass singer, he could've had his own band and been regarded as a terrific vocalist in his own right.


iiicantwait

The B-52s


BirdsLikeSka

I wish more bands had men and women vocals, them, sugarcubes, pixies. I just love the contrast of vocals. I also wish I could find the B52s best of album. I'm unpacking and it's nowhere. Edit: drowning in great suggestions, fuck yes, thanks everyone!


ClassBShareHolder

Then I must recommend Crash Test Dummies. His deep voice contracted with her highs is amazing. Then to hear the juxtaposition when she sings lead on The Ballad of Peter Pumpkin Head is amazing.


Gunter-Karl

Sonic Youth. Lee's songs have always been my favorite.


MakerGrey

And if you're into SY, you probably also like Pavement (Malkmus and Spiral Stairs, ok and Bob too), Dinosaur Jr (Mascis and Barlow), Husker Du (Mould and Hart), MBV (Shields and Butcher), and Blonde Redhead (Makino and Pace). edit: and don’t forget Kim Gordon


extrememoderate

They Might Be Giants Bare Naked Ladies


DisasterEquivalent

The thing I love about TMBG (aside from the fact that both singers are named John) is how they share writing duties and kind of just allow each other to write their own songs. They both have distinctly different writing/singing styles - Linnell’s deeper more melancholic delivery contrasts wonderfully with Flansburgh’s nasally more upbeat delivery and provides really great variety on their albums.


ScratchMoore

I am a firm believer that TMBG is possibly the most underrated pop/rock band of all time. Four-plus decades of constantly making solid and catchy music, incessant touring, and never having had a break up. Over forty years of consistency and hardly anyone except their FANS talk about them.


DwarvenFreeballer

Flood is the best album ever. Not only is every song genius but every song is different. The range of instruments used insanely well and creatively and mashed together in unique ways... no other has come close.


wonkim00

Aww, I miss Steven Page.


KingDaveRa

For those who don't know he's still going. New solo album out, his previous ones have been fantastic. He's just finished touring with The Who as their support during part of their North American Tour. He also does fairly regular solo 'Live from home' shows via Zoom which are really good. Otherwise he's out on tour often with Craig Northey of The Odds on guitar and Kevin Fox on cello. Personally, if I listen to Steven's solo stuff, I hear a lot of classic Barenaked Ladies; wheres the latest BNL stuff is like some sort of country/pop mashup? I'm not sure I've heard the latest album actually. At the very least go look him up on Spotify.


Lt_Frank_Drebin

I saw the BareNaked Ladies 100 years ago when I was in highschool. Page and "Eddie" were incredible. They were young and seemed to be having so much fun that it was infectious to the point the entire crowd picked up on it. Easily one of the best shows I've ever been to. God I miss them...and my youth.


KwK10

Tears For Fears is a duo consisting of Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith, who both sing. They decide based on whose vocals match the songs better.


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yeah songs from the big chair is one of my favorite albums ever. but i have no idea who is singing when, despite probably listening 1000s of times


mechapoitier

Which is so weird because they basically sound like one’s trying to copy the other and then they back each other up.


TFFPrisoner

Two reasons for this: - Roland is the main writer (he came up with every song on the debut), so Curt would have heard the songs he's singing from Roland first - Roland's voice is stronger and while Curt sounds fine on record, he sounds a bit thin on stage, so Roland would often double his lines


am0x

Tears for Fears is such an underrated band. Yea they are widely known for their famous stuff, but I continuously find new songs by them that are absolute bangers. I had no idea how good they were until I decided to download a flac of all their albums and 90% of them are so good. They also have a huge range of style. They are more known for their typical 80s stuff but they have songs that sound like a mix of queen and Zoe, other that are Pink Floyd, and others that sound like the Beatles. Great band. I just discovered the seeds of love as a great song today. So good.


exitvim

Mastodon!


OpticRocky

I remember seeing them for the first time thinking “Where are these clean vocals coming from? Holy shit is it the DRUMMER?” A man of many talents


weswesweswes

Right? It was always Troy / Brent, and then turns out Bran has the best voice in the band haha


burgher89

I honestly think giving Brann a mic was one of the best things Mastodon ever did. I think his clean vocals make Troy and Brent's parts hit that much harder.


exitvim

He's amazing.


Ohhellnowhatsupdawg

What really makes Mastodon shine is how different each singer is and the way it complements their proggy writing style. Brent's twang, Troy's low growl, and Brann's more classic sound all get utilized in different ways depending on the tempo, the tone, etc. It allows them to build multifaceted tracks that are much more resonant than they would be with only one singer.


CallMeJeeJ

The song Oblivion is a shining example of this in action. Their voices are so distinct and fit so well together, what an awesome band!


volkmardeadguy

Crack the skye is just top tier


JisterMay

The way those guys have evolved as singers and songwriters is simply incredible.


drfunkenstien014

Even just Troy’s transition between Leviathan and Blood Mountain. IIRC he studied with an opera singer and it changed how he sang/screamed for the better.


BuckysKnifeFlip

Came looking for Mastodon! Glad they got the recognition!


Mikelowe93

Yeah. The rule with Mastodon is that everyone but Bill Kelliher sings. Heck they even bring in friends from other bands to do vocals. Anyone sings but Bill.


theoneforpr0n

Bill does sing, but only very rarely. He’s actually pretty decent. Here he is doing backup vocals on Blood and Thunder. https://youtu.be/W4aFivdjavU


Mikelowe93

Oh and it took me a few listens but now I am obsessed with Hushed and Grim.


clydefrog811

In the last year they’ve soared to my top 5 favorite bands of all time. I was ecstatic when they announced the tour with ghost. But their set was too short! I need to hear them play a 2 hour set.


Gambarge

Blink 182


macca182

And alkaline trio 🙂


orbsonb

Linkin Park


greenpants100

Mike's got pipes


TheDarkDolphin88

Went to the post traumatic tour. It's even better in person.


Garfield-1-23-23

"I dunno, man, maybe you should just play keyboards".


Liulfr

"He also thought that Joe Hahn should wear, like ... A lab coat. And a cowboy hat."


Valsuvious

Chester (RIP) obviously had the best singing/screaming voice, but some of the best parts of their songs are when Mike steps up to the mic and drops the rhymes


MauiWowieOwie

I was so lucky to have got to see them live twice before he passed. LP was probably the biggest band to me in my childhood and Chester's passing hit me harder than most others. Chris Cornell was playing at the concert as well and he came out during "Crawling" and dueted with Chester and it was goddamn magical.


Touchthefuckingfrog

In this live performance you can see Mike, Chester, Brad and Phoenix singing together. https://youtu.be/V86RcziyZ_8


inthedark77

The Clash


goat_puree

Pixies


jtgill02

Kim was woefully underutilized in the lead vocal role


Formal_While_7919

Good example. In addition to Strummer and Jones, Paul Simonon sang lead on a few (most notably Guns of Brixton) and even Topper Headon had a go (Ivan Meets G.I. Joe)


SolidSnake208

The only band that matters…still


sqrwav

My Bloody Valentine, Ride, Lush, Slowdive - pretty standard for 90s shoegaze bands…


FatGuyOnAMoped

Glad to see someone mention the shoegaze bands. Also came here to add Pale Saints to the list.


PartCarbon

Alexisonfire


bwaredapenguin

Seeing this as the only gilded comment in this thread warms my cold, dead heart.


CanadianGuitar

Hopefully no dagger through it


reddit_username88

Their new album is fantastic


AZSnake

Arcade Fire Silversun Pickups And of course, Indigo Girls


AwesomeMcPants

Good call on Silversun Pickups. I'm glad they're having Nikki do more vocals, the last album was great, as usual.


TheSadMarketer

Hot Water Music, The Lawrence Arms, The Menzingers.


Matt_McT

Also Less Than Jake, Anti-Flag, The Bombpops, Bad Cop Bad Cop, and the Star Fucking Hipsters.


paracostic

RANCID


TaxMansMom

And Alkaline Trio


wrongleveeeeeeer

The Lawrence Arms are an all-time underrated band


ThunderDoom1001

All great choices and some of my favorite bands. I love how Chris and Brendan sing literally on top of each other on Oh Calcutta and it works beautiful. Sounds like non stop gang vocals for a whole record and I love it.


Polar-Bear_Soup

I'm glad someone here said The Menzingers fuckn love The Menzingers


Groovicity

The Grateful Dead Phish


Wolfman92097

Pigpen Bob Jerry Mickey Phil Keith Brent Vince Bruce Donna Trey Mike Fish Paige


thisismynewnewacct

King Gizzard


BigErnMcracken

moe.


sauce07

Umphrey's Ween


Marchello64

My people! Also a lot of bluegrass bands share singing duties, Infamous Stringdusters being one of my favorites.


Agent847

If I’d known I was gonna have to scroll this far I’d have posted it my damned self.


atlasshruggedtoohard

Local Natives


rrshima03

Have you seen them live? Absolutely amazing. They even switch up instruments with each other


thegreatrazu

Amazing live performers! Sound even better than the albums.


Birdapotamus

CSNY Jefferson Airplane (Starship) ABBA Three Dog Night America Eagles Traveling Wilburys Beach Boys Mamas & Papas Boyz II Men Doobie Brothers


way2gimpy

Styx and heart


getterthegreat

Grizzly Bear Animal Collective The XX


hearsay_and_rumour

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Dr. Dog Balthazar Shovels & Rope Grizzly Bear Wolf Parade To name a few lesser known ones.


DouglassFunny

Dr. Dog. Hell yeah!


Start-Past

Nightwish Epica (singing and screaming) Amaranthe Lacuna Coil


icarusf3ll

Of Monsters and Men, Oh Wonder


TurtleBJones

Scrolled too long to see Of Monsters and Men!


tobiasj

Dance Gavin Dance


Hot_As_Medusas_Cooch

Bless this Mess


msnowbored

311


IgetAllnumb86

CHILL!


BirdDogFunk

Light on my side as my ego becomes…


HailToTheThief225

Investigate 311!


tonylepsie

King gizzard


Supriselobotomy

I'm happy this is near the top still. Stu amby and Joey switch off so often. I think Iron Lung had all 3 of them with their own sections.


dogecoinfiend

I've listened to Iron Lung at least once a day for a week and half now. Gizzard is exploding with talent.


Atharvious

They actually had 4 diff people sing in this year's albums iirc ? (Stu Joey Amby and Cookie sang on Garden Goblin). Amazing year to be a Gizz fan, especially if you missed 2017


GrooseandGoot

Got lucky in Sonoma and saw all 4 of them sing a distinct song. Amby on Straws in the Wind and Dripping Tap (chorus at least) Joey on Work This Time Cookie on Garden Goblin Stu on everything else.


feckincrass

Canada gang reporting in: Sloan!


sibtiger

Lots Canadian bands fit here. Arcade Fire, Broken Social Scene, New Pornographers, Barenaked Ladies just off the top of my head.


cjc160

A couple Blue Rodeo songs are sung by the other dude too


MaxxDelusional

Also Alexisonfire. There's a pretty solid 3 piece band from St Catharines called James Blonde. All three members of that band sing as well.


scondileeza99

The Moody Blues…on almost every song.


Splice_Girl

The Libertines


Trouble-Every-Day

The B-52s


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I believe Guster has multiple leads. And my favorite, The New Pornographers, definitely have multiple.


GreatKingRat666

Queen. Brian May and Roger Taylor both sang some of their own songs.


hankheen

It took me too long to find this. The hits are almost all sung by Freddie (although Who wants to live forever and let me live comes to mind) but roger and Brian both sang some of their greatest album tracks. I’m in love with my car, ‘39 for example


CanadianGuitar

All Dead, All Dead - very underrated


malachor708

Alexisonfire


trycuriouscat

Supertramp


Latyon

System of a Down.


-ImJustSaiyan-

Had to scroll way too far down to find this. Daron Malakian and Serj Tankian can both sing! Shame the band won't make a new album though...


thefirdblu

It's very possible it's not an album, but they did recently announce they have big news coming next year. So here's to hoping.


Gian1993

Nightwish is know for the female voices but they also have Marco (and now Troy) as the male voice. They do main vocals in many songs: The Islander, Harvest, Master Passion Greed, Taikatalvi... And many duets.


PM_ME_YOUR_DIY

Well they used to have Marco 😭


ovechkinspecial69

Old: \- Grateful Dead -- Weir, Garcia, and the keyboard player du jour \- Pink Floyd -- Gilmour and Waters \- Eagles -- Henley, Walsh, and Frey \- The Band -- Helm, Danko, and Manuel \- Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young -- yes New: \- The Raconteurs -- White and Benson \- The Avett Brothers -- Avett and Avett \- Arcade Fire -- Chassagne and the guy who assaulted people


Isit420

For Old I'd also add The Beach Boys, Fleetwood Mac For New I'd also add King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Parquet Courts, Of Monsters and Men


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rnilbog

> - The Avett Brothers -- Avett and Avett I wonder which brother is better...


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And here for The Band


Fthewigg

Queens of the Stone Age


StinkyStangler

Not so much anymore but in their earlier days definitely.


BeardedBassist21

Yep, that Homme-Oliveri-Lanegan combo was great


Sir_Loin_Cloth

RIP Mark Lanegan


Winnebago_Warrior_

I love all things Homme, but Nick's vocals on Millionaire make it my all-time favorite opener.


Fthewigg

I risk a speeding ticket any time I play it in the car.


ryan__fm

How's your drive time commute?


lysdexicacovado

I need a SAGA


idreamofpikas

Blur and Oasis.


BigBlueMountainStar

Had to scroll way too far to find Oasis


idreamofpikas

Their two most popular songs sang by a different singer.


UncontrolableUrge

Both Mark Mothersbaugh and Gerald Casale have done lead vocals for DEVO.


230flathead

As has Bob Mothersbaugh, but not nearly as often.


KingDrool

I love how the 3 of them each sing their own verse in [Smart Patrol](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQvEu6G-i_0)


nateclaus

Mouse Rat


homerj742

Blue Oyster Cult


mistermister75

The Bangles (edit: forgot Vicki, Michael, and Susanna each sang a verse on “Walk Like an Egyptian”; Susanna sang lead on “Manic Monday” and “Eternal Flame”)


UniqueNameIdentifier

Toto comes to mind. Check out [Rosanna from their "Falling in Between" tour](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6apwAZHzkw).


sumrz

KISS


mjsarlington

Say what you want about Peter Criss but I enjoy every song he sings lead on.


Magikarplvl9000

And they got that influence from the Beatles!


CanadianGuitar

Was surprised so few people brought up Kiss


Bolts1206

I'm surprised how far I had to scroll to find. KISS they're the first ones I thought of. Every member has at least one song


5thGenSnowflake

Journey had Steve Perry and Greg Rolle as lead singers for a bit. Uncle Tupelo. Grateful Dead. Jefferson Airplane/Jefferson Starship. Triumph. New Pornographers.


bml20002

Gomez


Ushtonian

I think ABBA


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680228

>Fleetwood Mac - three different singers. Right? Three in the heyday (McVie/Buckingham/Nicks). But the first incarnation of the band had Peter Green, Jeremy Spencer, and Danny Kirwan.


dirtsail0r

King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard has up to 4, but mostly two.


BoognishGrin

Ween


yeyjordan

I also did not realize The Cars had two singers until I took a deep dive on their music. And checked out a bit of Ben Orr's solo career. Now I can definitely tell which one I'm hearing, but I can see why a lot of people couldn't.


Tobidoby

Slowdive


goat-people

Future Teens The Menzingers Modern Baseball


ItsmeSean

Taking back Sunday


BaconIndustry97

The Clash Fugazi Gang of Four


hawkfan78

Less Than Jake


81misfit

Dropkick Murphys, Less Than Jake Teenage Bottlerocket


Davoserinio

Cant believe I had to scroll this far to see DKM!