Delores O'riordan
But Tracy Chapman comes a close second.

(Old Mariah and Jewel even third)

Bonny Raitt, Ann Wilson, Janis, Chrissie Hynde,Linda Ronstadt, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Norah Jones left off the list?

I voted Bjork, but I'd put Enya up there with her. Followed by Kate Bush.

perripken... note my previous post... :)
i think it's our age *chuckle*

Kim Gordan is a stylist not a vocalist. She can't sing a lick. Billie Holliday, Aretha Franklin and Kari (I think) from Hammerbox

Janis Joplin
Val Simpson
Maria Maulder
K D Lang
YVONNE ELLIMAN
Tina Turner
Grace Slick
and many many more....

Ann Wilson (Heart)
Eva Cassidy

Janis Joplin, Iris Dement

and bjork takes the lead!

Dusty Springfield.
Mamma Cass.
nuff said...

that damn EXACT thing i was gonna say

Joan Jett & Debbie Harry. "bjork" is a synonym (and onomatopoeia!) for "puke".

Definately the chick from the disillers, mmm love that whiskey voice.

OHHH how did I forget to mention Loreena McKennitt!!!

She has so many amazing songs and her voice is incredible. She has a bit of a Celtic flair at times.

If you haven't heard of her, I BEG you to check her out.
Let me know your thoughts.

Her web page is www.quinlanroad.com

Word. Even though the Cranberries recent stuff has been, I think, not as good as their other work, she is definitely my favorite frontwoman (if that is a real term.)

From the list, Sarah McLaughlan

I would have to say Stevie Nicks, Janis Joplin, Patsy Cline, and Bonnie Riatt

lots of competition left out, but my nod on this list goes to Tori Amos

Janis Joplin and Pat Benatar