Rock Your World: Ten of the Best & Biggest Voices in Rock
John Schlitt, best known for leading Petra, continues as a solo artist.
By Andy Argyrakis, senior music editor, GospelMusicChannel.com
While there’s no definitive way of identifying the top ten best singers in Christian rock history, here’s this critic’s picks for some undeniable talents with an indelible impact upon generations past and present.
1. John Schlitt
Long before hitting the faith-centered scene, John Schlitt found secular fame in classic rock band Head East and had all the worldly treasures anyone could desire. After converting to Christ, he stepped up to the microphone in Petra, leading the band through its most commercially viable period and nailing dozens of sky-high hits to the top of the charts. The band may have called it a day, but the singer/songwriter continues to tour as a solo artist and remains one of the most distinctive and impactful men to ever stand behind a microphone.
2. Jon Foreman
Switchfoot singer and part-time solo star Jon Foreman is the hands-down leader of the new school, with a stadium-filling sound to add to the group’s already anthemic riffs. With pipes that can transition from urgently gritty to contemplative and even folk-flavored at times, he’s just as versatile as he is magnetic.
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