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Title: Phil Collins
Post by: bandit957 on January 15, 2018, 11:53:42 AM
Is Phil Collins the only singer who looks exactly like he sounds?

In my day, I used to hear his songs on the radio before I ever saw a picture or video of him. When MTV finally came to the area in 1983 and I saw his videos, I noticed he looked exactly like I expected.
Title: Re: Phil Collins
Post by: inkyatari on January 15, 2018, 12:10:41 PM
I'd argue Dug Pinnick of King's X sounds like he looks.
Title: Re: Phil Collins
Post by: triplemultiplex on January 15, 2018, 03:56:56 PM
Springsteen looks the way he sounds, I think.
Title: Re: Phil Collins
Post by: roadman65 on January 15, 2018, 04:04:48 PM
Probably as I when I first saw Adele I thought she was someone else.  Then does Celine Dion sound the way she looks?
Title: Re: Phil Collins
Post by: kphoger on January 15, 2018, 04:15:22 PM
Quote from: bandit957 on January 15, 2018, 11:53:42 AM
Is Phil Collins the only singer who looks exactly like he sounds?

Yes.
Title: Re: Phil Collins
Post by: SectorZ on January 15, 2018, 07:11:15 PM
Quote from: inkyatari on January 15, 2018, 12:10:41 PM
I'd argue Dug Pinnick of King's X sounds like he looks.

Pinnick is one of my heroes. That he sounds as good live, and he's now in his 60's, is amazing.

I'd concur that Collins and Pinnick match their voice to their looks more so than others.

In contrast, Michael McDonald...
Title: Re: Phil Collins
Post by: Takumi on January 15, 2018, 10:34:26 PM
Michael Hutchence of INXS, Howlin' Pelle Almqvist of The Hives, Julian Casablancas of the Strokes.

On the female side, Lana Del Rey. (😍😍😍😍)
Title: Re: Phil Collins
Post by: KEVIN_224 on January 16, 2018, 08:43:24 AM
Then you had the white singers accused of sounding black: Lisa Stansfield, Rick Astley, George Michael, etc. I think Joss Stone got that for a while. Did they ever say that about Mick Hucknall from Simply Red, too?

Speaking of Phil Collins, my brother made a odd comparison which is Genesis related. He thinks band mate Tony Banks sounds an awful lot like Neil Tenant of the Pet Shop Boys. Yes, Tony does sing...but it's clear why Phil became their leader!  :awesomeface:
Title: Re: Phil Collins
Post by: inkyatari on January 16, 2018, 09:32:52 AM
Quote from: SectorZ on January 15, 2018, 07:11:15 PM
Quote from: inkyatari on January 15, 2018, 12:10:41 PM
I'd argue Dug Pinnick of King's X sounds like he looks.

Pinnick is one of my heroes. That he sounds as good live, and he's now in his 60's, is amazing.

I'd concur that Collins and Pinnick match their voice to their looks more so than others.

In contrast, Michael McDonald...

How the hell does Michael hit those notes?  When I try it, I sound like someone rubbing on a balloon.

I've yet to see King''s X live.  I'm hoping they come back to Chicago soon, and that I'm free that night.
Title: Re: Phil Collins
Post by: kphoger on January 16, 2018, 11:38:34 AM
Quote from: inkyatari on January 16, 2018, 09:32:52 AM
How the hell does Michael hit those notes?  When I try it, I sound like someone rubbing on a balloon.

Video, or it didn't happen.