Best Male Singers of the 20th Century


There is an interesting current discussion about the best female vocalists on CD. I have my own ideas about the best male singers (any category) of the 20th Century, but would like to hear other opinions.
sdcampbell
this list could go on forever. i love freddy mercury as well, awsome talent, but the three greatest vocalist ever are pavoratti, sinatra and elvis. i love louis armstrong ,nat king cole ,harry connick ,domingo, elton john as well but the three i picked changed music unlike anyone else ever,and their talents were and are far and above anyone else.
South of the border singing greats:

1) Carlos Gardel
2) Vicente Fernández
3) Felipe Rodríguez
4) Pablo Milanés
5) Gilberto Monroig
6) Danny Rivera
7) Hector Lavoe
Kenny Rankin is exceptional.
Many great singers have been mentioned, but Kenny Rankin is one of the most talented and innovative. He truly uses his voice as an instrument as any great jazz player would.