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Ah yes! George Thorogood is a good one. He puts on a great show as well. 
Rough n Gruff Unique Voices
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Martin Q. Blank
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Gotta mention my main man Elvis Costello.
I also second the recommendation of Tom Waits.
I also second the recommendation of Tom Waits.
Big Generator
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Elvis Costello? Rough and gruff?
Martin Q. Blank
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Big Generator said:
Well, not on Tom Waits' level, but Elvis definitely has a very raspy, cackling, odd voice, which is why I like him.
Zombeels
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I would not put Elvis Costello in this category.Big Generator said:
Martin Q. Blank
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Zombeels said:
I would.
Speaking of, how about E?
Martin Q. Blank
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If About A Girl considers Bob Dylan and Mick Jagger "rough n gruff," then Elvis Costello absolutely fits in with what he's looking for.
On the Johnny Cash tip, I'd also recommend Stephin Merritt of The Magnetic Fields.
On the Johnny Cash tip, I'd also recommend Stephin Merritt of The Magnetic Fields.
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Zombeels
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I find Dylan to be whiney and nasaly. I wouldn't consider Jagger ruff or gruff either.
E can be gruff at times but he also can be quite the falsetto. He's all over the map.
E can be gruff at times but he also can be quite the falsetto. He's all over the map.
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Ruff n' gruff seems to be the lower kinda register of singing like Tom Waites, Thorogood, Howling Wolf and other guys like that..
Big Generator
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I agree...Elvis Costello is as gruff as a church mouse.
How about Neil Diamond? He's sounding a bit rough and gruff nowadays...well, rough at least.
How about Neil Diamond? He's sounding a bit rough and gruff nowadays...well, rough at least.
