When a new vocalist joins a band that already has released music, they are always observed with great attention and skepticism. When that band is already well-established, the avalanche of criticism can be immense.
This week, we've listed in our Top 11 some of the great vocalists who joined classic bands and did an excellent job, winning over audiences and critics alike, and in some cases, doing an even better job than their predecessor in the band had done.
Check out and leave in the comments other vocalists who "came, saw, and conquered" :
11. John Bush (Anthrax, replacing Joey Belladonna)
10. Mark Tornillo (Accept, replacing Udo Dirkschneider)
09. Tim “Ripper” Owens (Judas Priest, replacing Rob Halford)
08. James LaBrie (Dream Theater replacing Charlie Dominici)
07. Joey Belladonna (Anthrax, replacing Neil Turbin)
06. Sammy Hagar (Van Halen, replacing David Lee Roth)
05. Michael Kiske (Helloween, replacing Kai Hansen)
04. David Coverdale (Deep Purple, replacing Ian Gillan)
03. Brian Johnson (AC/DC, replacing Bon Scott)
02. Ronnie James Dio (Black Sabbath, replacing Ozzy Osbourne)
01. Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden, replacing Paul Di'Anno)
Check out Iron Maiden's live performance of Phantom of the Opera:
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