circa 1975: Freddie Mercury (1946 – 1991), lead singer of 70s hard rock quartet Queen, in concert during the group’s British tour. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)
Keystone/Getty ImagesWe've taken 10 of the best-ever to front a rock band in the 1970s. It's up to you and your votes to choose who was the decade's greatest. Is it vocal rage, stage presence, or something else that scores high marks for you? Scroll through to see who made the cut, reacquaint yourself with their greatness, then vote for your favorite.
Roger Daltrey, The Who
Ian Gillan, Deep Purple
Debbie Harry, Blondie
Mick Jagger, Rolling Stones
Freddie Mercury, Queen
Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath
Robert Plant, Led Zeppelin
Bon Scott, AC/DC
Steven Tyler, Aerosmith
Ann Wilson, Heart
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