Difference between revisions of "The Second Singer Effect"

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The Second Singer Effect is what takes place when a replacement singer takes their respective band to a new degree of fame not reached by their preceeder.
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The Second Singer Effect is what takes place when a replacement singer takes their respective band to a new degree of fame not reached by their predecessor.
  
  
 
== Notable Second Singers ==
 
== Notable Second Singers ==
 
* Brian Johnson in [[AC/DC]]
 
* Brian Johnson in [[AC/DC]]
* [[Sammy Hagar]] in [[Van Halen]]- ''brought the band to a commercial height, though less beloved to fans than [[David Lee Roth]].''
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* [[Sammy Hagar]] in [[Van Halen]] - ''brought the band to a new commercial height, though less beloved to fans than [[David Lee Roth]].''
* Ronnie James Dio in Black Sabbath-'' has as big a following as Ozzy did in the band.''
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* Ronnie James Dio in Black Sabbath - ''has as big a following as Ozzy did in the band.''
** '''EDIT: Has fans as rabid as Ozzy-era fans.'''
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* Bruce Dickinson in Iron Maiden
* Bruce Dickinson in Iron Maiden.
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* David Gilmour in Pink Floyd - ''technically not a lead singer, but the band had far more success with him than with Syd Barrett.''
* David Gilmour in Pink Floyd.-''technically not a lead singer, but the band had far more success with him than with Syd Barrett.''
 
 
* Phil Anselmo in Pantera
 
* Phil Anselmo in Pantera
  
 
[[Category: Music]]
 
[[Category: Music]]

Latest revision as of 14:24, 9 June 2009

The Second Singer Effect is what takes place when a replacement singer takes their respective band to a new degree of fame not reached by their predecessor.


Notable Second Singers

  • Brian Johnson in AC/DC
  • Sammy Hagar in Van Halen - brought the band to a new commercial height, though less beloved to fans than David Lee Roth.
  • Ronnie James Dio in Black Sabbath - has as big a following as Ozzy did in the band.
  • Bruce Dickinson in Iron Maiden
  • David Gilmour in Pink Floyd - technically not a lead singer, but the band had far more success with him than with Syd Barrett.
  • Phil Anselmo in Pantera