It’s never easy to replace someone in your band. Especially when your band has worldwide fame and attention. The vocalist of the band makes things even harder since that voice has become synonymous with the music you’ve put out which resonated with fans.

However, it has been done successfully before and to this day actually. Again, it’s just not that easy. Here’s a look at what bands come to mind for DHA listeners when they think of bands that got a new lead singer and still were successful.

In no particular order of course:

• AC/DC

  Bon Scott was such a presence and had a such swagger to his voice and on-stage energy.  After he died, it was hard to think of a new person fronting the band.  But, in walks Brian Johnson.  He doesn’t do an impression of Bon but still has that growly, interesting, sound that made the band what they are. The rest is history!

• Skid Row

  When most people think of these boys originally from Jersey, they think of Sebastian Bach’s glorious vocals. And to be honest, his vocals on those records were excellent. However, Skid Row is still putting out new music and they’ve found an uber-talented singer in Erik Grönwall! His voice is so powerful and all his own.  He brings that modern spin to Skid Row while maintaining those old-school vocal stylings where the high notes are bountiful! He rocks!

• Black Sabbath

  To many, you can’t have Sabbath without Ozzy.  It’s just not possible.  Then again, the people that think that may have never heard Ronnie James Dio sing before.  LOL

  He brought a new almost more upbeat hard rocking sound to Sabbath and his vocal ability was just as good as the OZ Man’s.  Not easy to find such a good fit!

   

• Van Halen

  Diamond Dave was a true force of nature. Not because he had the best voice in the history of Rock, but because he mixed his vocal ability with a massive on-stage persona that was dripping with charisma. After he was gone, the Van Halen fanbase had to approve of whoever replaced him. Thankfully, the boys hooked up with Sammy Hagar. Big Voice…..Check. Awesome performer…..check. More VH songs about love and ladies…… Definitely check.

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