Freddie mercury was a great singer...... but a terrible vocalist! Here's why.

a singer is a vocal performer that know how to tell a story and connect with their audiences. a vocalist on the other hand is a vocal performer that's skilled enough to use their voices like literal instruments!

Freddie was the former and not the latter. He literally didn't sing with any support at all and strained throughout his range. How exactly is that a good vocalist when you can't even do the basic stuff like supporting your notes?