Like most developers I know, I tend to listen to music while I work. Typically, I just open iTunes and have it randomly play music from my library.
This morning, iTunes went on a run of pulling up some great songs from bands that were huge in the 80's. Since I grew up in the 80's music from this period tends to mean more to me. I started thinking about all the great bands from the 80's whose lead singers had such distinct voices you know instantly who it is when you hear even just a few syllables.
Here is a list of some of my favorites who fit into this category:
- Dennis DeYoung - Styx
- Lou Graham - Foreigner
- Steve Perry - Journey
- Joe Elliot - Def Leppard
- Jon Anderson - Yes (yea, I know, they were huge in the 70's too)
- Jimi Jameson - Survivor
What are some of your favorites?
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Cyndi Lauper
John Waite
Billy Idol
Daryl Hall
Eddie Money
Also (thanx to iTunes) just realized another favorite of mine:
George Thorogood.
Jeffery Osborne
Michael McDonald
David Gahan (Depeche Mode)
Irene Cara
Laura Brannigan
Roland Gift - Fine Young Cannibals
Every one of The Beastie Boys
Geoff Tate
Ozzy Osbourne
James Hetfield
Bono
Bon Scott