20 Greatest Rock Singers Of All Time

4. Axl Rose

Axl Rose of Guns n' Roses on stage during the Freddie Mercury tribute concert at Wembley.    *23/08/02 Axl Rose of Guns 'n' Roses on stage during the Freddie Mercury tribute concert at Wembley.: The band, who haven't played live in the UK
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Rating: Guns N Roses

He might be probably the most wayward genius on this list, but there's no denying Axl Rose's prowess with a microphone.

Even with Guns N Roses a shadow of what they once were, they're a legitimate draw because of Rose, and when he hits full steam, he has few rivals, particularly in contemporary rock.

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