Who do you think is the best and why? Personally I think Queen is the best ever. Best singer and best musicians and better music.
Queen was a great little band and had some fabulous songs. They came along while we were still sulking over the breakup of The Beatles, so we needed a lift and they provided the lift, but never stacked up to legend.
BEST SINGERs...
When I listen to a singer-songwriter there are several factors to consider.
1. Vocal Tone Quality.- this has to do with "How long can I listen to the singer without getting tired of him?"
* IMO - Paul has the edge over Freddie. Paul wrote and sang "Yesterday" (one of many standards) and "I"m Down"... in the same session. Two songs that go in opposite directions. Paul's screams in "I'm Down" were even pleasing to listen to.
2. Vocal Range. - Both singers have great range. Paul could hit at least a high "G" (15th fret on the E string #1 of a quitar).
3. Some singers are great singers... some songwriters are great songwriters... but very few are great at both. So if were comparing notes, we have to compare all the notes. Count the hits and Queen would be in The Beatles dust.
BEST BAND\MUSICANS
Both bands produced great songs... The Beatles just produced more of them. And oh yeah... ask the average music fan to name all the members in Queen. That has something to do with popularity in they eyes of fans.