This is an interesting infographic put together by the folks at ConcertHotel.com that measures the vocal ranges for dozens of artists and singers through time. You can tell most of the present day stars are near the bottom of the range chart, with many classic artists falling near the top.  So does vocal range make an artist great? Does hitting the high notes really count? What is your opinion on what makes an artist the best singer?

Feel free to drop a comment on who you think has the best vocal range for any artists, past or present!

The Vocal Ranges of the Greatest Singers. From Mariah Carey’s ear-piercing whistle to Barry White’s deep bassy growl, compare the vocal ranges of today’s top artists with the greatest of all time. (via ConcertHotels.com).