Mitch Ryder is considered one of the pioneers of blue-collar rock, and a singing technique that might seem simple and straightforward but makes him unique: he growls while singing. His rough, powerful vocal style adds a lot of grit and soul to his music, something that can be considered a signature.

If you're looking to learn how to growl when you sing like Mitch Ryder, you'll need to start with your breathing. Breath support is crucial because it will help you be more comfortable while using your growling technique. You can learn the basics of breathing from Singing Carrots' article Breathing basics. Once you are sure about your breathing technique, continue to Breath support to take it to the next level.

Mitch Ryder's growling vocal style also requires you to tap into your chest resonance, the point at which you can feel the vibrations of your voice in your chest. You can train this by watching the video Chest Voice Explained which provides exercises that will help you get that ever-important chest resonance, and consequently, the ability to growl like Mitch Ryder.

While growling may have been Mitch Ryder's signature style, he also had a talent for singing ballads. His song, "Breakout", is an excellent example of his more delicate vocal style. If you want to train your voice in singing ballads, Singing Carrots' article Singing with intuition, skills, emotion, and thinking is filled with valuable tips for connecting with your emotions while singing, and expressing yourself effectively.

If you're interested in learning more about Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels and the music scene they were a part of, Singing Carrots' article on Pop/Jazz vs. Classical singing may spark your curiosity and help you understand the different vocal techniques associated with each style. Another interesting read is the article on Vocal Health as being healthy is key in replicating Mitch Ryder's vocal style.

These Singing Carrots resources combined will help you start to capture the essence of Mitch Ryder's unique style and incorporate it into your own vocals.