In the wake of the legendary Ozzy Osbourne’s passing, Brenden Escott opens up the conversation to the audience: Who belongs on your Mount Rushmore of rock vocalists? From the primal power of Chris Cornell to the stadium-shaking voice of Bono, from Freddie Mercury’s operatic brilliance to the gritty charisma of Robert Plant, we dive into the frontmen and frontwomen who’ve defined generations, genres and stages around the world. Listeners weigh in with their personal picks, stories and unforgettable concert memories, paying tribute not only to Ozzy’s impact as the “Prince of Darkness” and a pioneer of heavy metal, but also to the voices that made rock music what it is today. Whether you’re a fan of grunge, glam, punk, prog, or pure heavy metal—this episode strikes a chord with anyone who ever turned the volume to 11.

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