| Schlipsi 10.12.2004 16:49 |
Ok folks, this is no joke. Just read on german zdf teletext that May and Taylor said, they will go on tour next year. Of course we have heard "news" like this during the last years hundreds of times. So I did not believe this. Then I decided to take a look on the "Wetten dass" homepage. And they have an interview there with Roger and Brian. Just watched a part of the Roger interview. It's about 7 minutes long and he really says, really, that they will go on tour in Spring 2005 in Europe and that Paul Rodgers will be their singer. Really. You do not believe me, do you? Go to link and you can see and hear this interview. It's all in english, no german translation. Am I dreaming? Bye, Schlipsi |
| Schlipsi 10.12.2004 16:58 |
You can also see an interview with Brian at link |
| Adam Baboolal 10.12.2004 17:16 |
Interesting. I'll wait and see what they come up with. Peace, Adam. |
| Roger's Beard 10.12.2004 17:50 |
FANTASTIC!!!!! Though I'm surprised they've picked Paul Rodgers - guy couldn't sing wwry or watc at the UK hall of fame (mind you, Brian couldn't even play the wwry solo either) I really did think they'd have had the sense to ask Jeff Scott Soto..... |
| Serry... 10.12.2004 18:06 |
Same 'news' was here (Russia) when they came. After WWRY premiere show there was rumor that they're gonna play a show on the Red Square with Zemphira on summer 2005. |
| Mr. Teatime 10.12.2004 18:18 |
holy shit.... he just says it casually in the middle of the interview... no press release or anything... |
| Mr. Teatime 10.12.2004 18:31 |
Oh... but Brian says 'we haven't finally pushed the button'... so there's an escape route... :| but Roger says 'weve decided to tour'.... |
| ActionThisDay 10.12.2004 18:41 |
Nice to see Roger with blonde hair again:) But that's great news............... |
| Plengel 10.12.2004 18:48 |
I'll take Roger's word. If they'll disappoint me next spring, I'll burn all my Brian & Roger stuff! |
| Penetration_Guru 10.12.2004 18:54 |
1. I never believe anything anybody writes on here until they have at least 100 sensible posts. 2. Brian already said this was an exaggeration. |
| Rich Tea 10.12.2004 18:55 |
Excellent news! Paul Rodgers is a brilliant vocalist so will put a whole new slant on some of the back catologue! Thank god they didn't plumb for a Freddie clone! I really hope this happens I'm missing my Queen live fix!! |
| M. 10.12.2004 19:16 |
At the moment it seems this is one of the most sensational threads ever :) I couldn't hardly believe my ears - but both Roger and Brian actually confirmed that they "made the decision" to do a "Queen tour" "next year"...... ...Roger Taylor: "We decided we gonna do a Queen tour. We're touring in Deutschland, in Germany, and Europe next spring. So, first time in many years: a Queen tour - brand-new news and we are very excited to do that. ... We have a fantastic singer ... his name is Paul Rodgers. ... He was one of Freddie's favourite singers - and one of our favourite singers." ...Brian May: "We didn't finally push the button yet, but really we made the decision that we want to do this [a tour next year]. Finally we found a singer that we want to work with. It doesn't mean he joins the band. Nobody is replacing Freddie. ... Paul Rodgers ... we thought okay, this is somebody worthy of going out with and making something new. ... We want to make something new, we want to make something which means something now." |
| djaef 10.12.2004 19:34 |
Brian May wrote: Finally we found a singer that we want to work with. It doesn't mean he joins the band. Nobody is replacing Freddie. ... Paul Rogers ... we thought okay, this is somebody worthy of going out with and making something new. ... We want to make something new, we want to make something which means something now."Oh come on Brian!!! You can't bloody have it both ways. Either he joins the fucking band or you don't play under the Queen banner. Trying to retain your credibility through semantics is just pathetic. You said Queen was finished cause Freddie couldn't be replaced but that Queen drum kit has been there in everything you do. Now you are going to tour under the name Queen, sing lots of Queen songs, but the lead singer is just guesting, he's not really part of the band. We're in fact not really Queen up here, that's just what we are calling ourselves... What a fucking muddle. Why they didn't just call themselves 'Almost Royalty' and do what they wanted to is a mystery. |
| Mr. Teatime 10.12.2004 19:39 |
If I was being cynical, I would say that Roger said 'YES we're touring' out in the public - and he did seem eager to say it in the interview, he wasn't even asked about it, he interrupted a question and announced it - to force brian into commiting to it. Because we know that it's been Brian who has always been hesitant about it. |
| Melancholy Blues 10.12.2004 20:19 |
i guess it is good, but they could never be as good as they were with freddie and john, it may be a bit of a let down |
| deleted user 10.12.2004 20:23 |
YAY!!! Even tho this and the box set have disappointed me too many times to count, I can't help getting excited whenever there is news that it will happen soon!! I really hope they do it, it would be great to see them touring together again. They better come to the US or Canada tho |
| Adam Baboolal 10.12.2004 20:28 |
<font size= 2>Look beyondthe<br>Innuendo wrote: They better come to the US or Canada thoThat's the funny thing about "European Tours." They don't cover anywhere outside that banner! Peace, Adam. |
| deleted user 10.12.2004 20:31 |
o right, I forgot to read that part. lol I told you I get excited easily |
| Borhap80 10.12.2004 20:36 |
O yes!!!! I'll be there!!! Now my breain runs havoc!!! Wonder what kind of places they'll play... ??? What is the realistic attendances ?? 10-30000 is that realistic!!??!? I think so! Hard to say.... 30000 is maybe to much I dunno... |
| Daburcor? 10.12.2004 21:17 |
I wouldn't believe something like this, But I mean actually seeing and hearing them both say it... They'd damn well better come to America afterwards. ;) |
| tomnever 10.12.2004 21:59 |
EXCELLENT !!! I'd prefer Jeff Scott Soto too but... i'll be there !! See you all on this tour guys !!! |
| TheMiracle 10.12.2004 23:24 |
That means a road trip to Europe. :) |
| The Real Wizard 10.12.2004 23:52 |
<font color=black><b>Sir "Turd Boy" HeM wrote: Do they really need guest vocalists? :-( Why can't THEY sing the songs? And about bassist... Will we have John or just a guest too? As a matter of fact, I don't miss him... He was a great composer, but as a bassist I think it's easy to replace him...Completely disagree. Deacy was a very unique bassist. I've never heard anyone play and do subtle fills the way he does. Brilliant bassist. I can't believe all the negativity in this thread. People whine and want Brian and Roger to tour. They have announced they will tour, and yet, people still whine. If you don't like the singer, then don't go to the show. Simple. Geez, some people just cannot be pleased. Yes, they need another singer. Brian and Roger are getting older, and their best places are on their instruments. Bri and Rog have great voices, and they can still lend their voices in harmony as they did in the past. Let a true singer do the lead, and that man is Paul Rodgers. I don't think they could have picked someone better. But it'd be nice if Bri and Rog sang a couple songs each on their own. All I can say is, if they play Heaven For Everyone, I will just die! If no shows are scheduled in North America, I am seriously contemplating making the trip for this. TheMiracle wrote: That means a road trip to Europe. :)Hate to break it to you, but even the world's best car cannot withstand the small pond between home and your desination. :) |
| Schlipsi 11.12.2004 01:17 |
Penetration_Guru wrote: 1. I never believe anything anybody writes on here until they have at least 100 sensible posts. 2. Brian already said this was an exaggeration.Thank you! You do not have to believe ME, you just have to listen to what Brian and Roger said... |
| Leech 11.12.2004 03:27 |
It would be nice. I think it's perfectly possible. It fits in the spirit of the current post-modern era: everything can be recycled, continuously reminded, copied, vampirished Vintage is cool these days. The musical WWRY is just the first step. I have nothing against Paul Rodgers, but this tour may seem too retro. Nothing new under the sky. |
| akan 11.12.2004 03:53 |
finally i wake up in the morning and read a real good new from queene |
| Brian_Mays_Wig 11.12.2004 04:03 |
Nice interviews, didnt see much of Rogers 'twitch' in evidence. I beleive it will happen - its been building up for the last 4 or five years. Theyre itching to get back. But if it turns out to be a year long WWRY musical promotion then ill be very dissapointed. ............and Roger might loose some weight! |
| YourValentine 11.12.2004 04:41 |
I am looking forward to it. This should have happened years ago but apparently it needed Paul Rodgers to show up and put some faith into the two remaining Queens. Finally some real music instead of promoting the musical and performing GaGa and Champions for charity events all over the world. Paul Rodgers has enough self confidence to be not afraid of performing Freddie's songs and he is not such a big star to outshine Brian and Roger. I think he is a perfect choice. |
| radio_what's_new 11.12.2004 04:51 |
I think it's cool news but i will be very dissapointed if brian and roger are not going to sing also, I went to the another world tour and i think Brian can sing good so he must sing a couple of songs too. Same for roger |
| Freddie May 11.12.2004 05:22 |
I think it's really great news (if it's confirmed). Bri and Rog will surely sing a couple of songs but they're not able to sing a whole show alone anymore IMO. I'm sure they could do great gigs in Europe, it will sell very well ! Now will Deacky wake up one day ? |
| Hankster 11.12.2004 05:31 |
I knew it! The first time these rumours of more Queen+ Paul Rodgers collaborations, I was looking forward for such an interview :) just fantastic! I hope they come to The Netherlands! and that part when Bri say that Queen and Rob still can do something in the future .. still hoping .. still hoping. Rob is a great entertainer and has a good voice, but as a singer .. well .. Paul Rodgers is better than Rob so I'm verry happy with this news .. just great :D *is listeing to Allright Now from the Music Hall of Fame* |
| dennis 15767 11.12.2004 05:37 |
SInce this is the change to see Roger and Brian actually live, I wont complain- however I am not a fan of Paul Rodgers, I think it would have been better if they had choosen George Michael (since he's a fan and not touring) However I'm fucking happy, and I think/hope they will come to Holland. Offcourse it would be great if we all take our best camera's and film them. Could someone think off a way that we can recognize other zoners at the concert? I mean perhaps a red ribbon? By The Way I am able to post again. |
| Hankster 11.12.2004 06:00 |
Well, there are a couple of Dutch Zoners, so maybe we could go together or something, if they even come to Holland. But .. damn .. spring/summer 2005 .. that's at least a half year of waiting. and the reason why George Michael isn't touring now, is because he hate touring. And I don't think he even want to tour with his favo band :) Paul Rodgers is a good choice IMO. WE WANT NEW BOOTLEGS :) |
| icmrocha (The Man From Planet Marzipan) 11.12.2004 06:30 |
To me, if there's no John, there's no Queen... It's gonna be a Taylor/May + Paul Rodgers collaboration, and not a Queen + Paul Rodgers... |
| Brian_Mays_Wig 11.12.2004 06:38 |
:=[Tom Cat]=: (a.k.a ICMROCHA) wrote: To me, if there's no John, there's no Queen... It's gonna be a Taylor/May + Paul Rodgers collaboration, and not a Queen + Paul Rodgers...agreed |
| [ Wybren™ ] 11.12.2004 06:41 |
Excellent news. Two questions: 1. Which countries? 2. Which songs? 1: UK, Germany, Holland, France, Italy? 2: Some new songs and the 'greatest hits? Show Must Go On We Will Rock You We Are The Champions Crazy Little Thing No one but you Radio Gaga |
| Under Pressure 11.12.2004 06:45 |
Maybe my boyfriend will be getting a visit this spring ... |
| Hankster 11.12.2004 06:51 |
:=[Tom Cat]=: (a.k.a ICMROCHA) wrote: To me, if there's no John, there's no Queen... It's gonna be a Taylor/May + Paul Rodgers collaboration, and not a Queen + Paul Rodgers...To me, there's not a real Queen without Freddie, but I also see THIS as Queen. Come on people, what do you want then? Never a performance of Bri and Rog under the banner of Queen? John isn't coming back; he's retired .. I mean, if he don't even want to be at the Music HoF, why should he play ever again with his old friends? Face it; Queen these days is Bri and Rog, and next year it is Bri/Rog and Paul Rodgers .. I think it's great; much better than not a single performance since the FM Tribute.. I hope that they'll do the beginning ofInnuendo as opening with Freddie on big screen, and then the band runs up the stage and they start with One Vision .. Headlong .. and before the encore the end of Innuendo with Fred on screen! Damn; that would be so cool :D |
| rachael mae. 11.12.2004 07:11 |
Wow, this is good news. Even though Paul Rodgers isn't that good a singer, in my opinion, I'd love the opportunity to see Bri and Rog live. If this is really true then I'm buying my tickets as soon as I can. |
| Dicky Heart 11.12.2004 07:21 |
YEAH!!! IT ROCKS!! |
| Borhap80 11.12.2004 07:29 |
Paul Rodgers is a fantiastic singer and one of Freddies favourite singers of all time.... To say that he aint good sounds strange when he is considered one of the best rock singers of the last century.... weird... |
| rachael mae. 11.12.2004 07:35 |
Well, I guess I have a different viewpoint to some people here.. |
| deleted user 11.12.2004 07:50 |
Give me some of the worlwide hits Paul Rodgers sang..... hahaha |
| The Mir@cle 11.12.2004 08:03 |
They've disappoint us too often, but you know what... I believe it this time. This Dutch zoner definitely go, wherever they may play. |
| YourValentine 11.12.2004 08:12 |
Paul Rodgers has the charisma, the stage presence, the versality and the self assurance it takes to front Roger and Brian. Make no mistake: when one of them enters a stage you look at a big star (still) and it takes some guts to play with them If you want a Freddie wannabe and if you can't accept the simple fact that John retired you should go and see a Queen cover band, there are dozens and some are very good. But when Brian and Roger finally move on and do some new live music, I'll be the first to buy a ticket and give the new outfit (and new songs!!) a chance. Finally, some fresh air in the stale Queen world - I can't wait to see the tour. |
| Borhap80 11.12.2004 08:34 |
"All right now" with Free are one of the most well known rock songs ever.... And with Bad Company he had quite some hits too.... A pity it's long before we were born.... (ok.. some of us...) |
| Hankster 11.12.2004 08:45 |
The Mir@cle wrote: This Dutch zoner definitely go, wherever they may play.That makes 2 :D |
| icmrocha (The Man From Planet Marzipan) 11.12.2004 08:49 |
Haha, i stick with my opinion that only Rog+Bri are not Queen.... but anyway, if they're really gonna tour, i WOULD see them... And honestly, i think that the setlist is gonna be waaaaaaaaaaay different from the ones that we are thinking...... what do ya think? :-) Ps.: I would love so much to see George Michael as the lead singer... |
| deleted user 11.12.2004 09:04 |
For those of you who haven't already checked, it's been partially confirmed on Brian's website! He has an excerpt from Roger at the interview talking about the tour in the "Queen News" section!!!!! I really hope they play a good number of songs from the Miracle and Innuendo b/c those have never been played live. |
| deleted user 11.12.2004 09:31 |
Anyway ... a Queen tour without Freddie AND John is a joke. I would like to see Brian or Roger live ... but only on their own solo tours (they could sing some solo stuff and some Queen stuff, but to replace Freddie as the main vocalist, come on do you really want to hear a second-rate version of We are the Champions or BoRap!!!) QUEEN DIED IN 1991 - and time moves on! |
| Hankster 11.12.2004 09:33 |
Look beyondtheInnuendo wrote: For those of you who haven't already checked, it's been partially confirmed on Brian's website! He has an excerpt from Roger at the interview talking about the tour in the "Queen News" section!!!!!yeah .. I saw it .. well .. I see this as a final confirmation :) Look beyondtheInnuendo wrote: I really hope they play a good number of songs from the Miracle and Innuendo b/c those have never been played live.I'm pretty sure they will play SMGO and IWIA, and of course they do WWRY and Champions .. and maybe some new stuff :D .. the rest is just guessing, rigt now.. |
| john bodega 11.12.2004 09:34 |
If I may venture an opinion. These songs (as Queen often said themselves) are meant to be played live. To be honest, as long as Elton John isn't doing it I don't care WHO sings. They need to be played everywhere and everywhere, because simply leaving this music to be listened to on mere CD's is just an insult. Think of a poor song like I Want It All - it's just begging to be played! |
| deleted user 11.12.2004 09:41 |
I have actually seen Brian in Vienna in 1998... and it was a nice concert ... of course, it wasn't Queen but if you see Brian and Roger alone in a concert it is more honest, since they have been part of the band. But to let people from outside do the Queen stuff - no, thank you. All the magic would be lost. It was fine during the Freddie Tribute concert, but they should have have stopped the thing right after that. |
| runner70 11.12.2004 09:58 |
C'mon - GEorge Michael singing ROCK songs like "Hammer To Fall" or "I Want it all" - that would be a Joke! C'Mon you whiners - what's up with you: This is about the LAST ever chance to see Brian and Roger perform together on a grande scale (their solo tours were good but pretty small) - so stop whining and be glad that you gonna hear a great singer performing legendary songs! I will be the first in line to buy my tickets - oh boy thats gonna expensive!!! |
| HerV 11.12.2004 10:47 |
What???? I read : "John Deacon will be easy to replace?" Am i dreaming...?? HE IS A FANTASTIC BASSIST...!!! Anyway, I think he won't be at this fantastic party if it really happens... We won't see Queen on stage but only Brian, Roger and the Queen songs... But it is not so bad, is it? Of course, there will be a date in France... i hope.. Cross the fingers.. Vive Queen HerV de brianmay.fr.st (French Fan Club of Brian) |
| Paul Mark 11.12.2004 10:59 |
Hi All, I cant view the interviews. I get an unknown error. Please can someone advise me of what program I can use to download the interviews. Thanks! |
| Paul Mark 11.12.2004 11:07 |
Hi All I cant watch the interviews. I get an unknown error. Can anyone recommend software to download them? Thanks! |
| breakup 11.12.2004 11:10 |
It's like a dream to see Brian - my personal god - live! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm too young for the original queen live tours, this is my chance! THX!!! |
| Paul Mark 11.12.2004 11:14 |
I cant watch the interviews. Get some unknown error. Please can someone recommend a program so I can down them. Thanks! |
| breakup 11.12.2004 11:15 |
Ah, about the John Deacon thing: I read in a German magazine that there's no definitve "No" from John! |
| Yogurt 11.12.2004 11:23 |
I just saw the interview with Brian May and the first think I thought was: Brian hates his hair? I thought he had this hair style for many years because he likes it. |
| Hankster 11.12.2004 11:24 |
breakup wrote: Ah, about the John Deacon thing: I read in a German magazine that there's no definitve "No" from John!that doesn't say a thing; the man said very clear back in 1997 that he would'nt be involved in anything about Queen, and that he wished Brian and Roger all the best with what they would do as Queen.. and the fact that he isn't at any ceremony for Queen tells me enough. Don't wanna play a Queen gig and not being at any of the WWRY premieres is one thing, not being at an award ceremony is an another thing .. But .. well .. spring/summer 2005 .. time enough for us to dream that John wíll be involved in all this ;) Yogurt<br><font size=1>The Artist</font> wrote: I just saw the interview with Brian May and the first think I thought was: Brian hates his hair? I thought he had this hair style for many years because he likes it.I've read in an interview that he has this hairstyle because he can't do something else with it :) |
| Mr. Teatime 11.12.2004 13:02 |
Yeah I really doubt John will be on. He may not have officially said 'no' yet, but that's probably because brian and roger either can't get in contact with him, or haven't bothered to contact him because they know he'll say no. To be honest what I'll be most interested in is seeing if Roger has a second drummer, presumably there will be one for at least a few songs where Roger will come to the front and sing... but I'm hoping for when Roger ius drumming, it will be Roger on his own. |
| viva la roger 11.12.2004 13:09 |
Please say they are coming to America. |
| Hankster 11.12.2004 13:31 |
viva la roger wrote: Please say they are coming to America.well .. Bri and Roger are talking about an 'European tour' .. sorry mate :) come to Holland then .. it's a great country ;) |
| meemoe 11.12.2004 13:40 |
Remember when Bri and Rog made Freddie sing the songs with their vocals when they performed it live? If they do that will NOBY, I'll be pretty pissed |
| Ahmed 11.12.2004 13:58 |
it's incredible!!!!!! why is not an american tour too? here in south-america need some of Queen live... is a dream... we still are waiting for the WWRY, why dind't come to Chile??? excuse for my poor english, but i'm excited!!! |
| Fenderek 11.12.2004 14:07 |
GOD- PEOPLE What the f**k is wrong with you...? That's the best news since bleeding 1995, when they released MiH... paul Rodgers is awesome... If you're on position that Queen was Freddie and John, and without them it doesn't make any sence than go on- stay in freaking 80s and listen The Works all the time over and over again... I- in the meantime- will go to see some amazing gig, Brian and Roger together for the first time in my life, as I was only 6 when they played Knebworth... Have you all whinners seen Queen playing live...? I'm sure not... Wouldn't you like to see at lease half of it with the best living rock voice at the moment....? Geeez- you really rather sit at your asses and just listen to ADATR all the time...? And think "how great would it be to see them live..."...? Well, I'll (hopefully) see at least some part of this magic, you can stay @ home... :S |
| akan 11.12.2004 14:17 |
in my opinion john will join brian and roger for some concerts, queen want to tour since 'the miracle' era so john would play for some show. They won't tour in america until a 'new album'. This new tour will be a 'revival' so europe is the best place to try it |
| akan 11.12.2004 14:24 |
i'm seriously thinking of joining more than one concert eheheh |
| Schlipsi 11.12.2004 14:53 |
Hi, Brian confirmed it 4 minutes ago in "Wetten dass": Queen tour spring 2005. Their performance was fantastic. They did a medley: Gaga, sombody to love, WWRY, Champions (hope I did not forget something...) |
| M. 11.12.2004 15:32 |
song details of the "Wetten, dass..?" performance: • Radio Ga Ga – cast • Somebody to Love – cast • We Will Rock You – Queen & cast • We Are the Champions – Queen & cast interviews, incl. Brian saying: "In the spring: a Queen tour." • We Will Rock You – Queen (with Thomas Gottschalk & the audience) |
| Mr. Teatime 11.12.2004 15:32 |
Any videos up? |
| Mr. Teatime 11.12.2004 16:19 |
link "Well, the news seems to be out .... Roger spilled the beans on his interview with the Wettendass Web-page gal .... so I endorsed it. And this time it's not just a rumour. We are in the process of looking at venues for a QUEEN tour in the spring. It really all came about because of the Fender 50th Anniversary gig that I did with Paul Rodgers. We were both so amazed at the chemistry that was going on in All Right Now, that suddenly it seems blindingly obvious that there was "something happening here". And if we were to play together some more, which we both thought was an exciting possibility, who would be the drummer ??? Well, the expression "No Brainer" comes to mind. Then the UK Hall of Fame awards just came up out of the blue. Apparently we had won one of the categories and the request was there for us to play. I had already had the conversation with Roger at this point, about how brilliant Paul Rodgers was, and, since, very conveniently, he had also been asked to be there, we agreed we would ask Paul if he would team up with us for this event. The rest in a way is already History. The show went so incredibly well from our point of view, and we got so many rave reactions from out there, we decided almost then and there that we would look at a tour together. This is what we have been doing over the last two or three weeks, looking at venues, discussing how we might approach our collective material, etc. etc. It's very exciting .... ever since the run-up to that Awards show, I felt in my waters that something big and scary was happening. Scary because as soon as you press the button for something like this you set a massive juggernaut into motion which cannot be stopped ! So bang goes the home life, and anything else we might have planned for the coming months. Suddenly the QUEEN Phoenix is rising again from the ashes, and will take precedence over everything in our lives. So be it. So there ya go. I won't go into more details right now, but, barring accidents, QUEEN and PAUL RODGERS will be on the road, pretty much for sure, around April 2005. See ya there ! Love Bri" |
| Freddie May 11.12.2004 16:19 |
LOOCK AT BRI'S SOAPBOX !!! Once again I'm too late ;-) |
| Hankster 11.12.2004 16:39 |
Mr. Teatime wrote: Suddenly the QUEEN Phoenix is rising again from the ashes, and will take precedence over everything in our lives.beautiful! just beautiful .. I'm so excited .. damn .. what a day :D |
| Mr. Teatime 11.12.2004 16:54 |
Some of my favourite Queen songs are the ones they never played live, not really. I would LOVE to see them do Breakthru, Headlong, Innuendo, Don't Try So Hard, You Dont Fool Me, live. I love Queen's later albums, they're the ones I listen to the most. You Dont Fool Me is my favourite song. |
| Teo_torriate04 11.12.2004 17:19 |
24 years ago yesterday I saw Queen at Wembley Arena. I resigned myself to considering myself lucky that I saw them twice but never again. Now it looks like I'll get another chance. Wonderful news. And I'm happy for those of you that never had the chance that me and other contributors on this site had. |
| Sonja 11.12.2004 17:24 |
soo... am I the only one who's not so excited about the news? It won't be the same without Freddie and John. It will be a kind of revival but it won't be the same. Never had the chance to see them live since I was only 10 when Freddie died and I'll certainly go to see them but a new tour doesn't make up for what I missed in the past!! |
| AnjA 11.12.2004 17:28 |
Well... I just watched the german TV-show "Wetten dass...?" with Brian and Roger in it and I actually heard Brian announce the Spring Tour!! That's really why I visited this site to check whether I heard it right! Guess I did! Oh joy!! I already figured 2005 was going to be a great year!! |
| Whatinthewhatthe? 11.12.2004 17:30 |
Does anyone here remember that Queen were comprised of Freddie, Brian, Roger and John? (Four people, not just two?) And that Queen essentially died with Freddie in 1991? I think Brian and Roger are capitalising on the name and counting on it to sell tickets and bring the masses in to the venue they will be playing at. They should rename the new lineup as something else. Maybe have QUEEN in big letters then the new name beneath that. OR..... Maybe bring John back in the fold by hook or crook and have a single pin spotlight on a piano bench with the urn containing Freddie's ashes on the stage? That, my friends, will be the only way they could appear as QUEEN the group. Anything else would be a travesty. Who do they think they're fooling? |
| Penetration_Guru 11.12.2004 17:40 |
Fair enough, I didn't believe. It still looks a little tentative, but I'm not going to get too upset.... Venues? The Arenas of Europe - look at the 84 tour - those kind of venues. Anyone know a promoter/venue manager that may be able to get a couple of dates? Cos I guarantee the venues themselves WILL know if they've been booked. Set list? Expect a Greatest Hits set plus a couple of oddities, all tailered to Rodgers' voice (unless one of RT/BM takes a lead vocal) + some stuff from Rodgers' catalogue - why would he subsume himself into Queen without getting to perform "his" songs too? Performers? Is Spike still doing the musical? I'd expect a second drummer, a bassist they've already worked with, backing singers and Jamie Moses. So whether we the cognosenti consider it to be "Queen", it'll be as close as we're going to get and I don't expect to see any banner waving protesters screaming "No Queen without John" at each venue. |
| Q-Nick 11.12.2004 18:06 |
Spike and Neil Murray are still doing the musical, and I'd expect to see Steve Stroud or Pino Palladino be picked to play Bass over Neil, which is a shame. Jamie's inclusion wouldn't surprise me, and the same goes for Keith Prior (RMT's drummer) and also the Fabba Girls. |
| Serry... 11.12.2004 18:13 |
Strange to read that John would be easy replaced by someone's else... Maybe I'm too much old-fashioned Queen fan, but I'm sure not only 'no-one can replace Freddie' - and 'no-one can replace John' too, even if he's bass playing skills ain't unique! |
| Gunpowder Gelatine 11.12.2004 18:42 |
Wow, I just read Brian's Soapbox. I can't believe they're actually touring! Anybody know if they'll be coming to the US? |
| Gunpowder Gelatine 11.12.2004 18:45 |
I hope so. Brian said they'll start the tour in around April, which is my birthday month. I was planning on going to Vegas, but hopefully, I'll be able to see them on tour instead! |
| Serry... 11.12.2004 18:50 |
Linda Of The Valley wrote: I've always thought that if you can hear a bass player (in most cases) he/she's not a good bass player. But thats not the case for John. For drums, for guitars you can have people that stand out and are truly talented and unique. It's not as easy to see that for a bass player but...John has it. But (I started a topic about this a while ago) I think John can be replaced. I dont think anybody else in Queen could be except John because he plays bass.I just imagine that they'd come to Russia and play a gig with Paul... And then 'Another One Bites The Dust' starts... John's song... With famous John's riffs... Playing by someone's else under 'Queen' name, though John still is in this world (I guess)... It really makes me sad! |
| deleted user 11.12.2004 19:22 |
It's official!!! QUEEN are touring AND I'm going to Europe to see them!!!! I know that no details have been released, but this afternoon I took a solemn oath that I WILL SEE QUEEN on this tour. No matter what. Anybody else on the way to Europe? (I'm glad they are starting so soon b/c I doubt I can contain my excitement for very long) |
| Flo Joe 11.12.2004 19:37 |
I can't believe it...but I say Brian May saying Queen will Tour in Spring 2005...I am speechless! |
| mike hunt 11.12.2004 19:48 |
if the "who" could do it, so could queen, and as far as john, you never know. |
| mike hunt 11.12.2004 20:03 |
hopefully a new album with some freddie material and some brand new tracks with brian and roger, paul sing on other tracks and john comes back, it would be perfect. |
| Megamike The GREAT 11.12.2004 20:18 |
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| Adam Baboolal 11.12.2004 20:59 |
Here's something controversial: Freddie's dead - No longer part of "present" Queen John resigned - He too is no longer part of Queen It's not a hard equation to make. That makes Brian and Roger the only real members of the group at present. Therefore, they actually are a differing line-up of Queen. I thought I'd throw this madlib in to see how the pro original line-up fans would feel. The way I look at it is this - We had one lineup that we're all very familiar with and love. But now there's going to be a change and it'll be different. I look at it in the same way as viewing a "Yes" lineup - it changed a few times in the past, but was still called Yes. You may or may not like it, but that's the way it goes. Just don't say, it's not Queen, Yes, Ac-Dc, etc. It just seems like an argument that goes nowhere. Argument for argument's sake, you know? Peace, Adam. |
| Mack2008 11.12.2004 21:04 |
Good points. However aftering seeing Queen live in the early days I'll leave this ghost of a band well alone and let those who want to - go and enjoy it - and those of us who think that its not the real deal sit back and listen to our old stuff. Either way everyone wins - Bri and Rog get to trot out there old stuff and fans who've never seen them live get a decent show (we hope) I wonder will Brian see a difference between when "Queen" last played and the rock n roll times of the 21Century. I hope he's not disapointed if they dont sell out like the old days. Ah fu@$ it. Good luck to 'em - thats what I say. |
| Adam Baboolal 11.12.2004 21:09 |
Spot on, JM! Peace, Adam. |
| The Real Wizard 11.12.2004 23:05 |
Linda Of The Valley wrote: I've always thought that if you can hear a bass player (in most cases) he/she's not a good bass player. But thats not the case for John. For drums, for guitars you can have people that stand out and are truly talented and unique. It's not as easy to see that for a bass player but...John has it. But (I started a topic about this a while ago) I think John can be replaced. I dont think anybody else in Queen could be except John because he plays bass.What the fuck are you talking about? Obviously you've never listened to a Rush or Yes album. <font color=red>MegaMike</font> wrote: Well, as I just announced in the chatroom.. that if Queen skips the USA this time.. I am done, I am going to destroy all my Queen stuff.. I have been a hard core fan for over 24 years, I have bought all their stuff at least 3 times over.. I know that some of you are going to say, "Oh wah.." "grow Up" and some other shit like that.. but you know what, I am just fucking sick of supporting a UK only band.. sure they open a WWRY musical here.. that is supposed to make up for missing us on EVERY tour they make.. So.. I sit waiting for their announcement.. and I promise to fulfil my promise, I LOVE Queen, but I also have my limits.. and they have almost been reached..Your feelings are understandable. For me, this is the very last straw as well. They have commercialized themselves beyond belief over the past few years, and this seems to be the last chance for them to return to rock band status. If they don't tour here, I most likely will go to Europe, although I'll still be disappointed if they skip this side of the pond. If they do not follow through with this one, I won't go so far as to destroy all my Queen stuff, but I will definitely then have lost all my faith in Queen. |
| The Real Wizard 11.12.2004 23:13 |
Fenderek wrote: GOD- PEOPLE What the f**k is wrong with you...? That's the best news since bleeding 1995, when they released MiH... paul Rodgers is awesome... If you're on position that Queen was Freddie and John, and without them it doesn't make any sence than go on- stay in freaking 80s and listen The Works all the time over and over again... I- in the meantime- will go to see some amazing gig, Brian and Roger together for the first time in my life, as I was only 6 when they played Knebworth... Have you all whinners seen Queen playing live...? I'm sure not... Wouldn't you like to see at lease half of it with the best living rock voice at the moment....? Geeez- you really rather sit at your asses and just listen to ADATR all the time...? And think "how great would it be to see them live..."...? Well, I'll (hopefully) see at least some part of this magic, you can stay @ home... :SMy feelings exactly. Everyone stop bitching, and make a decision - either you go, or don't go. And yes, excellent post by JasonMack. |
| teddybear 12.12.2004 00:42 |
Well I for one am NOT jumping for joy over the news. To me Queen is and always will be with the four original members (can you imagine the Stones without Jagger???) - and I don't like Paul Rodgers at all - I did not like the HOF gig either - but that might be the fact it was the same old WWRY again. I don't know, maybe this is all riding on the backs of the WWRY musical - maybe it will be the WWRY Musical Tour ? (LOL) - but whatever, I shall wait to see how it unfolds - if it is all new material and then Bri and Rog sing the Queen songs - maybe it will work - but I am still not jumping for joy over it. Queen will always be 1991 and before for me. As much as I love Brian and Roger - that is how I feel in my heart, and I am entitled to feel that way, just as those that are excited have the right to feel their happiness. |
| onevsion 12.12.2004 00:56 |
Great News! I'm going to buy a DAT recorder and tape as many shows as possible! Wahoo!!! New shows... new bootlegs! My dream setlist would also include solo recordings (maybe with Treana Morris) like: Back To The Light Hapiness Touch The Sky Foreign Sand Believe in Yourself No More Fun On My Way Up Business Nothin' But Blue Another world Driven By You Old Friends and queen songs like: The Show Must Go On Headlong I Want It All Scandal You Don't Fool Me (would be fresh and exciting!) Chinese Torture (go practice Brian! I love it) The Hitman Let Me Live (please... I love that song!) Breakthru Damn... i'm going to see them as much as I can ( I have to save money...) I saw Brian and Roger in Amsterdam and Brian in Utrecht... It was great! Can't wait to see them!! WAHOOOO!!!!! |
| ShaneOnFire 12.12.2004 01:24 |
I wonder what Paul Rodgers fans are saying about this? Of course, they'll want a fair share of Free and BC songs. And isn't The Who planning a tour around the same time? That would probably drop Pino's name from the bass player possibilities. |
| iron eagle 12.12.2004 02:31 |
2005 is going to be a busy year..... |
| RMT 12.12.2004 05:35 |
I think the line-up will go something like this: Paul Rodgers-Vocals Brian May: Guitar/Vocals Roger Taylor: Drums/Vocals (hey, maybe he'll play guitar!) Spike Edney: Keyboards/Vocals Pino Padallino: Bass Jamie Moses: 2nd Guitar (not that it's needed!) Keith Prior/Eric Singer: Drums/Percussion Treana Morris (and Fabba Girls): Backing Vocals I'd like to see a five piece but that's not going to happen :-( At least Spikey will probably be there, 'The Duke'! |
| Hankster 12.12.2004 06:10 |
My wishlist :p 1. Intro Innuendo (Freddie) 2. One Vision 3. Headlong 4. It’s A Beautiful Day / Breakthru 5. Driven By You (Brian) 6. A Kind Of Magic 7. Back To The Light (Brian) 8. Medley; Killer Queen / Bicycle Race / You’re My Best Friend 9. Now I’m Here 10. Love of My Life 11. ‘39 12. Johnny Be Good 13. Tutti Frutti 14. Allright Now 15. Bohemian Rhapsody 16. Hammer To Fall 17. Tie Your Mother Down 18. Radio Ga Ga (Roger) 19. Outro Innuendo (Freddie) encore 20. The Show Must Go On (Freddie) 21. I Want It All 22. We Will Rock You 23. Heaven For Everyone 24. We Are The Champions 25. Jailhouse Rock 26. God Save The Queen But if they're really going to make some new material, then are for me the Medley, Love of My Life en Tutti Frutti replaceable ;) How cool would it be, if there was a big screen at the beginning with Freddie singing the first part of Innuendo, then just before the tango-part the screen goes up and there stands Brian who starts the riff of One Vision and than Paul Rodgers begins to sing. |
| QueenSite 12.12.2004 06:20 |
I think it will essentialy be the Brian May Band plus Roger and Paul. There will definitely be Eric helping on drums, the Fabba+ Trana Morris on backing vox, etc. I'm glad about the news, but I'm not so convinced about this Queen+Paul Rodgers thing. don't expect Paul to do a simple Freddie impersonification, there will definitely be a lot of Free material in the setlist. Moreover, I don't expect too long shows, I don't know, Roger doesn't look in full form to me. Last thing: why don't THEY take the vocals??? |
| Hankster 12.12.2004 06:29 |
QueenSite wrote: I'm glad about the news, but I'm not so convinced about this Queen+Paul Rodgers thing. don't expect Paul to do a simple Freddie impersonification, there will definitely be a lot of Free material in the setlist.well, I think that Paul is very aware that it is a QUEEN tour so that there won't be that much of Free material .. And I really don't expect that Paul will do an Freddie imitation .. Paul will do his own show like he did at the Music Hall. QueenSite wrote: I Moreover, I don't expect too long shows, I don't know, Roger doesn't look in full form to me. Last thing: why don't THEY take the vocals???Well, it's difficult to do the vocals and your intrument at the same time .. I always thought that the parts where Brian sang and played where not that good; he could only play 250% at his guitar when he didn't had to sing and could fully concentrate at his guitarplay .. I think it's a lot more fun for them when they could do their thing and let a real singer do the vocals .. |
| Cool Cat 12.12.2004 06:30 |
It really is going to happen, isnt it??!!! I saw the last bit of Wetten Dass yesterday, and i was excited to see them perform, but then Brian said it...he really said it:"IN SPRING A QUEEN TOUR". I almost jump to the ceiling when I heard it. All those rumours the last years, but now...it's actually gonna happen!! 2005 is gonna be a great year! If they're coming to Holland, wouldn't it be cool to go with the Dutch fans here? Maybe we could arrange something... |
| Hankster 12.12.2004 06:33 |
Cool Cat wrote: If they're coming to Holland, wouldn't it be cool to go with the Dutch fans here? Maybe we could arrange something...My idea .. sounds great! :D |
| QueenSite 12.12.2004 06:37 |
Read better, it is a Queen and Paul Rodgers tour, not just a Queen tour: "This is what we have been doing over the last two or three weeks, looking at venues, discussing how we might approach our COLLECTIVE MATERIAL, etc. etc." "QUEEN and PAUL RODGERS will be on the road, pretty much for sure, around April 2005! |
| Borhap80 12.12.2004 06:45 |
I'm very excited by this I have to say!! Still I'm a little curious about which format they'll choose : - I dont like the fabba girls, and I dont think they need em!! - They should stick to their instruments and leave the singing to Paul, and maybe they can sing a song here and there, but not much... - Too many musicians on a stage is quite irritating.... this line up should be enough : Vocals - Paul Guitar - Brian Drums - Roger Synths\piano - Spike Bass - Gail Ann Dorsey No more than that!! Thats a band a not a BIG collection of musicians... |
| QueenSite 12.12.2004 06:54 |
I think that Eric and Jamie will definitely be in the band, and also the backing vox |
| dennis 15767 12.12.2004 06:54 |
Forget my to nice reply. Last night I was thinking, I listend again Paul Rodgers sining WATC and WWRY, and it completly sucked. I prefer the 5ive nad the britney,beyonce and pink version. I also think it owuld'nt be Queen + Paul Rodgers, but just Roger Taylor, Brian May and Paul Rodgers. If they wanna look like a fool with Rodgers singing, let them do it. but don't soil the solid classic Queen songs. Don't do it. John is not with them and Freddie is dead, it isn't Queen. It is one hell of a drummer and one hell of a gituir player with one hell of a bad singer. Don't do it, don't do it... Don't try suicide. |
| QueenSite 12.12.2004 06:57 |
Paul Rodgers a bad singer? you're definitely deaf... |
| Another Roger (re) 12.12.2004 07:07 |
I hope they NOT use girls as backing vocals. Thats sucks big time. To me that would destroy the whole thing. A band should be 4 or 5 members! 1.Vocalist 2.Drummer 3.Guitarist 4.Bass player 5 (piano/keyboard) Thats rock'n roll. We dont need a familiy gathering on stage. |
| onevsion 12.12.2004 07:20 |
I agree with you! No backing vocal girls please! That ain't Rock and Roll!!! |
| Borhap80 12.12.2004 07:22 |
Exactly what I said !!!! I totally agree |
| CrazyAboutFreddie 12.12.2004 07:31 |
First I was extremely happy about this Tour,my biggest wish was to see Brian and Roger live (ok in fact I´d love to see QUEEN live,but of course this is not possible any more)....but hey now I´m not sure any more,maybe this Paul Rodgers is a good singer,but why do they go on tour still called QUEEN ???That´s bullshit,it is not Queen any more,I´m sure unfortunately John won´t be the bassist,and SURE they try to replace Freddie *grrr* otherwise they would go on tour named "Brian May,Roger Taylor and Paul Rodgers playing Queen" or maybe "Queen and Paul Rodgers on Tour" or they should sing their songs without Paul Rodgers or any other background singers,(they really don´t need them to sing Queensongs!!),THAT would be Queen! I think I will visit a concert,I like Brian and Roger very much,but some of their decisions are very strange!The real royal QUEEN 4 EVER ! |
| Hankster 12.12.2004 08:14 |
QueenSite wrote: Read better, it is a Queen and Paul Rodgers tour, not just a Queen tour: "This is what we have been doing over the last two or three weeks, looking at venues, discussing how we might approach our COLLECTIVE MATERIAL, etc. etc."ye, oke .. but it where Bri and Roger who came out with the news, and so far there isn't a single word from Paul. And Queen is a much familiar name than Paul Rodgers.. it will mainly be a Queen tour with maybe a couple of Paul songs and maybe some of this promised new stuff .. and yeah .. backing vocal girls suck .. man .. those stupid swimming movements during Tie Your Mother Down .. just silly .. |
| The Mir@cle 12.12.2004 08:18 |
Why making a point of calling themselves Queen... Just be glad we have someting to look forward too... I don't care how they call themselves. |
| [ Wybren™ ] 12.12.2004 08:36 |
Another Roger (re) wrote: I hope they NOT use girls as backing vocals. Thats sucks big time. To me that would destroy the whole thing. A band should be 4 or 5 members! 1.Vocalist 2.Drummer 3.Guitarist 4.Bass player 5 (piano/keyboard) Thats rock'n roll. We dont need a familiy gathering on stage.You're right. 4 members would be enough since it was enough back in the 70s. But if Roger sings another one has to play the drums... but on the other hand I'm in love with my car. A second drummer on stage sucks, like they did in the 46664 thing. I hope John will be playing bass, but I think it will never happen :'(. And maybe they could use some Freddie back vocals, that would be nice! Perfect Setlist: 1. Innuendo Intro (Freddie) 2. One Vision 3. Breakthru 4. Hammer to Fall (slow/fast) 5. Somebody To Love/Killer Queen 6. Seven Seas 7. Made in Heaven Acoustic part: 8. Love of my life 9. Is this the world...? 10. Mother love/White Queen Break 11. Brighton Rock (Guitar solo only) 12. Now I'm Here 13. A Kind Of Magic 14. Under Pressure 15. Bohemian Rhapsody 16. The Show Must Go On 17. Tie Your Mother Down (without pianos!)/Headlong 18. Radio GaGa 19. We Will Rock You 20. We Are The Champions 21. God Save The Queen (maybe with some Freddie vocals) Back Chat would also be nice somewhere... |
| QueenSite 12.12.2004 08:37 |
As Brian once said, at the time of the Another world tour: "Like Brian may I can play in a club packed full with 3.000 people. But as Queen, we owed the whole town for a night". This is the point: in 1998 Brian played in 3.000/5.000 capacity rooms, in 1999 Roger made even a smaller clubs, sometimes playing even just for 500 people. As Queen they can fill up a 10.000 people arena, we can't blame them. About the extra drummer, it is needed as for sure Roger will sing some songs (Radio gaga, I'm in love with my car, Rock and roll, for example) and he can't sing 'em while playing |
| Hank H. 12.12.2004 08:38 |
Exciting news indeed. When Brian announded it at the very end of their set, he sounded as if he wanted to apologise. |
| iGSM 12.12.2004 08:41 |
Odd thing but I'm equally excited about Brian wearing a Mambo shirt with Roger and Paul. heh. Coo'. |
| Brian_Mays_Wig 12.12.2004 08:44 |
Please, no fucking backing singers. |
| Lord Blackadder 12.12.2004 08:51 |
"Anyway ... a Queen tour without Freddie AND John is a joke. I would like to see Brian or Roger live ... but only on their own solo tours (they could sing some solo stuff and some Queen stuff, but to replace Freddie as the main vocalist, come on do you really want to hear a second-rate version of We are the Champions or BoRap!!!)" Obviously we do. If you don't want to see it, don't go. I think you will find it's up to nobody but the band when they go on tour, where, for how long and with who. |
| jeff payne 1680 12.12.2004 09:12 |
Hyde park has been mentioned along with Manchester MEN, Earls court, Birmingham nec |
| Taylor-Mayed 12.12.2004 09:29 |
Dear me, still trying to flog the dead donkey. It's sad really - they seemed to realise in the mid-1990s that Queen was dead ("I don't believe in being Queen any more...") now they're getting older and greyer they want to recapture the magic and it just ain't going to happen. It's no more Queen than a Paul & Ringo tour would be The Beatles, frankly. |
| Another Roger (re) 12.12.2004 09:38 |
Let Roger and Brian have their fun. They do deserve it. Bloody hell!! |
| Hank H. 12.12.2004 09:51 |
No, it's not of course. But at the moment I'm positive about it, at least as long as they come up with new songs. Everything else would be really bad. And maybe you all should try to see it as something new, no matter if they call it Queen or not. But the expectations are very high and I hope they realize that they can't just play the same old songs again, unless they want to become the joke of the year. It's not that the world was waiting for B+R+some other buggers and ladies to play the same songs Queen played twenty years ago. It's a risky enterprise. |
| Daz85 12.12.2004 10:25 |
What's the situation with the Fan Club for when they have toured before? Will there be special offers for members? I've missed renewing this year as nothing much was happening, but of course I will sign up again if the FC are doing 'something' in this. |
| john bodega 12.12.2004 10:34 |
I just want to hear Roger sing Ride the Wild Wind. |
| iccohen 12.12.2004 11:05 |
Even though the US is outside of Europe d:^), It would be awesome if they could skipa cross the pond and play here. It cost me a lot of money to see Brian at Royal Albert, but it was worth it, but then again, money doesn't grow on trees!!! ...and I didn't vote for Bush |
| Giacco 73 12.12.2004 11:16 |
It finally happened... I saw Brian+Roger live in 2003 at the "Pavarotti and Friends" in Modena,Italy and it was the best musical emotion in my life...I want to get that feeling back again! |
| k-m 12.12.2004 11:46 |
Bad news. |
| gabriel79 12.12.2004 12:06 |
dunno whatta think. i am happy with this news but at the same time i am fullof doubt.i think they have to avoid the songs that are "TOO" freddie(somebody to love,borap)and concentrate themselves upon heavy stuff.i really cannot imagine the show must gon on sang by another guy.freddie put alot of emotion in it.no one could do better |
| Benja 12.12.2004 12:43 |
Oh Come on! why so pesimists! ok, i agree, Queen without Freddie or John is not the same, but they still can do whatever they want, they are Queen, too sad that Freddie died or too sad that John doesn't want to play but is that Roger or Brian's fault?? let them do a tour, you can say "It's a joke" or "i hate the idea" i'm sure you'll go no matter what. If they want to keep playing thay have all the right in the world. I will not going to see them because i'm in America, so enjoy them, if they come i'll be there! Stop being pesimists! |
| Benja 12.12.2004 12:45 |
And after the tour i want a new studio album!!! |
| My Melancholy Blues 12.12.2004 13:02 |
Benja wrote: Oh Come on! why so pesimists! ok, i agree, Queen without Freddie or John is not the same, but they still can do whatever they want, they are Queen, too sad that Freddie died or too sad that John doesn't want to play but is that Roger or Brian's fault?? let them do a tour, you can say "It's a joke" or "i hate the idea" i'm sure you'll go no matter what. If they want to keep playing thay have all the right in the world.I agree with you. Without Freddie and John, Queen are not what they were as all the people know. But Brian and Roger have been Queen since they became Queen in 1970 like Freddie. Yes, they have the right to play. I don't want them to stop playing, too. Well...I can't say now whether I'll buy new album or not... |
| QueenSite 12.12.2004 13:08 |
Consider it a Roger + Brian tour and enjoy it! It would be good to have them sing some of the songs and Paul making the "harder" work, singing those difficult tracks that were never performed in their solo tours. Let's guess a temptative possible setlist (including some Free hits): We will rock you (vocals Brian + Paul) Tie your mother down (vocals Brian + Paul) I want it all (vocals Paul) I'm in love with my car (vocals Roger) Heaven for everyone (vocals Roger) I'm a mover (vocals Paul) Somebody to love (vocals Paul) A kind of magic (vocals Roger) Innuendo (vocals Paul) Crazy little thing called love (vocals Paul) Brighton rock guitar solo The call/The show must go on (vocals Brian + Brian) acoustic set: Too much love will kill you (vocals Brian) Love of my life (vocals Brian + audience) Say it ain't true (vocals Roger) Who wants to live forever (vocals Paul) I want to break free (vocals Paul) Another one bites the dust (vocals Paul) Hammer to fall (vocals Brian) No one but you (vocals Brian + Roger) I'll be creepin (vocals Paul) Bohemian rhapsody (vocals Paul) In the lap of the gods (vocals Paul) encore: Radio gaga (vocals Roger) Rock and roll (vocals Roger) All right now (vocals Paul) We are the champions (vocals Paul) please let me know your thoughts |
| My Melancholy Blues 12.12.2004 13:24 |
gabriel79 wrote: i think they have to avoid the songs that are "TOO" freddie(somebody to love,borap)and concentrate themselves upon heavy stuff.i really cannot imagine the show must gon on sang by another guy.freddie put alot of emotion in it.no one could do betterYeah...it would be possible for them to avoid the numbers being TOO Freddie...even though those numbers have been sung in "We Will Rock You" for these years... I think they know well any others can hardly sing such songs with special emotion in which Freddie used to put. |
| My Melancholy Blues 12.12.2004 14:12 |
I think they will sing new numbers such as ones being sung in 46664 concert and they will give new numbers made for 2005 tour. Because without Freddie and John they would start "another Queen", so it would not be proper for them to have its tracklist composed entirely of "Queen" original numbers. On the other hand, it would be unnatural for them to do concerts without "Bo Rhap", so they may sing it with choruses. |
| My Melancholy Blues 12.12.2004 14:13 |
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| daniboy 12.12.2004 15:37 |
Well my friends... this is good news BUT... It will be one of the saddest things for me... seeing brian and roger on stage as queen withuot freddie-is very sad.... this is why i apprecheate john.... this is the reason why i wont be there.... for freddies memorial.... i hope they will enjoy.... but without frddie it will NEVER be queen... |
| Aaron Powell 12.12.2004 17:00 |
It seems the news has made it to some Paul Rodgers fan sites: link I am bracing myself for it to be a European only tour,but I think the guys would have no trouble finding gigs to play here in the states.It would only take the right amount of promotion,and the tour could probably turn a profit,albeit a small one.None of these guys are exactly hard up for money anyway,huh? |
| teddybear 12.12.2004 17:10 |
Yeah great, another chance to hear WWRY - we don't hear it enough !!!!! (LOL). I notice a few folk are putting what they think would be the "ultimate track list" for a concert on the boards, don't see too many Paul Rodgers numbers there ?? I assume that the fans of his will attend the Queen gigs - so they will expect to hear his music too ? It is strange, coz before the HOF gig, I had never heard of him before, maybe he was not that big here in Australia? But what-ever, I guess no matter what we say or do, won't change a thing - sounds like they are going ahead anyway - I can hear the KA-CHING (cash regsisters) already. Queen the commerical empire rises from the ashes once again. |
| kalmark 12.12.2004 17:13 |
Whatever they call themselves, whatever the setlist may be, I will be there. Europe is not that big, if they don't come to Hungary, I'll go where they play. I just want to see them. I guess being a fan means something like this :) |
| Pluto 12.12.2004 17:25 |
hello road trip! |
| runner70 12.12.2004 17:59 |
My oh My - be glad that the two do play a proper tour again. As Brian emntioned it already in his post today - it will definetely not be under the Queen Banner but under "Queen and Paul Rodgers" - so stop whining!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| Serry... 12.12.2004 18:03 |
"Don't like if Brian and Roger uses Queen name, so let's go home and listen The Works..."... I wonder that I hear such things from the guys who calls Hot Space as a crap, The Works as a shit and writes some stupid posts about gay songwriters and stuff...! When Roger and Brian works with Britney - they're old faggots, when they works with Paul - they're heroes? For me they're heroes for all time, no matter what they do, as well as John and as Freddie was and I'd never call Hot Space as a crap and of course I'd like to see Brian and Roger playing gigs, but please for God's sake don't tell me what should I do and what should I listen if I still think that Queen are Brian, Roger, Freddie and John! |
| Oljagriff 12.12.2004 18:05 |
AHHH! For anyone here who lives in the US, aren't you furious?! Why won't they come to the US? They would definitely sell tickets, I don't care what anyone says! This isn't fair! I'll tell you one thing, people here who go better record the shows and post them here and at easytree.org! Jake |
| mike hunt 12.12.2004 18:06 |
i don't understand you point. |
| deleted user 12.12.2004 18:17 |
WOW !!! That would be great !! I would be so happy if they would come to my country !!!!! There are so many times I wish I was born earlyer and could go to a concert with them !!! With ALL 4 OF THEM !! I hope they will do it.. I don't think it's a rumour!! |
| My Melancholy Blues 12.12.2004 18:18 |
daniboy wrote: Well my friends... this is good news BUT... It will be one of the saddest things for me... seeing brian and roger on stage as queen withuot freddie-is very sad.... this is why i apprecheate john.... this is the reason why i wont be there.... for freddies memorial.... i hope they will enjoy.... but without frddie it will NEVER be queen...Yeah...to tell the truth...I'm wavering. I don't want Brian and Roger to stop playing but, I don't want to see any other singers sing numbers of Queen especially written by Freddie. Though I feel happy to see Brian and Roger being well... If they will do tours, I want them to use "new name" and sing new numbers such as ones sung in 46664 concert. But it would be unnnatural if they will not sing well-known numbers of Queen...it's a very sensitive matter. I don't know exactly what to say... For although they have been Queen, Brian and Roger and any other singer can't be Queen... |
| rhapsody__87 12.12.2004 20:24 |
So I hear the news and honestly... not excited. I guess it's because it's a European Tour and such, but if they came to the US... I wouldn't care. Does that sound harsh, as a Queen fan? Because to me, Queen was Freddie. And the only reason The Who were able to tour this year is because they have their original singer. Queen don't. |
| My Melancholy Blues 12.12.2004 22:19 |
So, I think they have the right to do concerts. But it's clear for me that I won't see any concerts without Freddie...which is a very personal opinion. |
| bearieboy 13.12.2004 00:44 |
Mixed feelings about the whole darn thing. I've always had the notion, no Freddie, No Queen. I must admit though, I am curious. I really feel that the longevity of Queen was really because it was always the same 4 members. Brian said it himself " Like catching Lightning in a bottle, you're really lucky if it happens in your life once" I wish them all the best. A tour under the Queen banner? Maybe. A new Album? Definetely not. I hope though if they are successful they will tour worldwide. Please come to AUSTRALIA??? |
| bearieboy 13.12.2004 00:46 |
Mixed feelings about the whole darn thing. I've always had the notion, no Freddie, No Queen. I must admit though, I am curious. I really feel that the longevity of Queen was really because it was always the same 4 members. Brian said it himself " Like catching Lightning in a bottle, you're really lucky if it happens in your life once" I wish them all the best. A tour under the Queen banner? Maybe. A new Album? Definetely not. I hope though if they are successful they will tour worldwide. Please come to AUSTRALIA??? "I've fallen in love for the first time "THIS" time I know it's for real. |
| Richard Lopata (new email) 13.12.2004 02:39 |
Yo Dutch Queenzoners, ik vind 't een goed idee om samen het nieuws te volgen en iets af te spreken als Brian en Roger volgend jaar gaan touren (mochten ze NL aandoen, of als we richting Duitsland moeten) mijn email is: r.lopata@<geenspam>chello.nl mail je emailadres en dan maak ik een maillijst! Richard p.s.: haal er dat <geenspam> tussenuit he! |
| mrjordy 13.12.2004 02:54 |
ATTENTION AMERICAN FANS Hey everyone. I am as excited as everyone else over Brian and Roger's decision to tour under the Queen guise with Paul Rodgers. I saw the show in Las Vegas, after the premiere of WWRY - the story, pictures of the concert and me with Brian at link I fully intend on making my way to wherever in Europe to see them play. I have travelled to most of the larger European cities and should be able to find my way around fairly well and communicate, depending. Brings me to my point. Although I could make it on my own, it would be much cheaper to have another Queen fan come along. I believe my best friend will also come along. This means that any accomodations, any expenses could, in theory, be split 3 ways. The plane tickets to get to Europe will be strictly up to the three of us, separately. If you would be interested in meeting up either in the eastern US, then travelling to the show together OR meeting up in whichever European city the show(s) take place, let me know. This would possibly make a trip a bit more affordable and easier for someone unfamiliar with Europe and/or needs a little help with the cost of the trip. My email address and instant messenger contact info is at the bottom of this posting. Serious inquiries only, please. Any plans will be tentative until a tour schedule is planned, in which case I will begin making concrete travel plans and begin finding and buying tickets to the shows. I may very well go more than once, or hang out in Europe and do a bit of touring with the boys. Hope to hear from you guys! Jordan addict015@yahoo.com addict015 - AIM and Yahoo instant messenger |
| The Mir@cle 13.12.2004 02:59 |
Mijn e-mail adres is meijermartijn@hotmail.com... count me in Richard. |
| tirzaqueen 13.12.2004 03:46 |
Okay, the tour will be great. But please can't you use another name but Queen..... Queen is Freddie, John, Roger and Brian. And nothing else but that!!!!!!!! |
| Regor 13.12.2004 03:55 |
I was there ! Cologne yesterday ! I was waiting outside the "Musical Dome" with about 20 other fans. And they came out to give autographs ! We asked them, as we wanted to hear it again - AND YES, it's true, Bri and Rog confirmed it again in front of 20 freezing but happy fans ! Tour in Spring ! It's different to see it on TV and to hear it from Roger personally, who actually looks at you and says "Yes, we're really looking forward to it." Still can't believe it, they were both great and talked to each of us in the freezing cold. Everyone got an autograph, pictures were taken (I forgot my camera, damn !) and nice little conversations were held. It was an unforgettable moment ! PS: Maybe someone else who was there yesterday has already posted this, I was too lazy to read all the posts... |
| Hankster 13.12.2004 04:03 |
Mijn e-mail adres is henkvdweide@gmail.com .. count me in Richard :). |
| The Mir@cle 13.12.2004 04:30 |
Roger and especially Brian are so close with their fans... Nice story Regor. |
| Dubroc 13.12.2004 04:48 |
I would like to have a one-on-one with Mirjam Weichelbaum. I'll have to make up some crazy bet to perform at Wetten Dass... Here's one: I can name any Queensong by listening to it for half a second. (song / writer / year of release). I'll even talk to Thomas Gottschalk. |
| proton 13.12.2004 04:51 |
I see this as something between an amateur tribute band and the real thing with Freddie. Better than a tribute band, less than the old Queen, but ABSOLUTELY WORTH seeing!! The use of the name Queen will always be a disccusionpoint for some fans. But I don't care what name they use. I wanna see them! :-) It will be a great night out with other fans. And definitely worth to see them more than once :-) bytheway, Brian also told about the tour during a LIVE TV broadcast on German TV last saturday... |
| Hankster 13.12.2004 05:01 |
proton wrote: bytheway, Brian also told about the tour during a LIVE TV broadcast on German TV last saturday...and we will see/hear them say it a lot more; the PR. has started :D |
| Borhap80 13.12.2004 05:23 |
Funny!! Some people think that this venture will bring in a lot of money.... I would say no! Of course it will bring in some, but not that much-- A tour is VERY demanding in every way, and espesially economically... It's a huge organisation that has to be paid... from catering, lights, sound, mixing and promotion itself... After the Magic tour they hadnt earned that much after what I've heard..... and that was their biggest tour ever... They have enough money and I dare say that this is pure joy and love for the band Queen... Stop whining |
| The Mir@cle 13.12.2004 05:25 |
But a tour is one big commercial, lots of albums will be sold after the tour. Not that I doubt that Brian and Roger do it because their love for music. |
| Hankster 13.12.2004 06:07 |
The Mir@cle wrote: But a tour is one big commercial, lots of albums will be sold after the tour. Not that I doubt that Brian and Roger do it because their love for music.For love of the music and the band, and for promoting this new album and also for the musical.. |
| Borhap80 13.12.2004 07:11 |
Issn't that exacly how music works ??? It is to create atmosphere about what you make and have made...To make the legend live on... Queen deserves to be played for newer genererations... if you folks have been in their shoes I think you'd done the same... My point is that I think this tour is done for the love of their music, the band and their fans, and the urge to play... It seems as the chemistry between them two as musicians are very good at the monemt, and it would be dumb to not create some magic while it still there... All this talk about ruining the legacy et.ct.... It's just music, it's fun, entertainment... :) Freddie would have said the same.... If they want they can sit home and just collect money from royalites and other incomes... They can move to a desert island and live as recluses... No way!! We hace to realise if it hadnt been for them we wouldnt got all the great DVDs we've got... the Freddie Mercury boxed sets and more... They live for Queen, they lived with Queen for nearly 25 years... I mean it's hard to understand coz we havent lived that life... Let them have fun, I gladly look forward to it, I have done that for 12 years now... And if I see som banners "Queen are not Queen without FM"... "Freddie wouldnt have wanted this.." et.ct... I'm gonna laugh at you, drink a pint and enjoy the music as if nothing has ever happened..." Thats all for now! |
| Borhap80 13.12.2004 07:20 |
If you had two choices : 1. They leave all Queen related, don't do any interviews about it. Do a little as possible to keep the music in the light... Just leave Queen to die in a way... No boxed sets, no more DVDs, ,no performances... or 2. Keep the Queen spirit alive in different ways... Are we Queen fans a little spoiled... I dunno ? |
| Fenderek 13.12.2004 08:57 |
I wrote it in another thread, I'll write it here as well: I don't care- as long as it's not robbie Williams they're playing with but some extremely talented rock legend- they can use name QUEEN, don't mind. PEOPLE- IT'S JUST A FUCKING NAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's the MUSIC that matters. If Freddie means so much to you- it's because of the MUSIC. The name is just it- five fucking letters. Who gives a fuck???!??!?!??!?!??? Spiritr of Freddie will never die. If Brian and Roger wants to tour- I'll be first on the stadium. And not one but few... And couldn't care less what name do they use... It's almost like religion discussions- everyone gets so freaking excited and the only thong we're talking about is NAME. What changed your life- NAME or THE MUSIC that this band was playing...? And if you don't like it- stay home and put on NATO again. I'll see some great show played by Brian, Roger and Paul... And couldn't care less under which banner... I've got more important problems in my life... |
| Borhap80 13.12.2004 10:32 |
Taken from the official Queen page : "across mainland Europe and the UK" - Will that exclude scandinavia.... ? It's not a huge problem but it would've been suitable for me if they played either Norway, Sweden or Denmark.... :) I suppose mainland excludes scandinavia.... It would've been cool to see them in England in a 10-15000 arena.... :) |
| [ Wybren™ ] 13.12.2004 11:04 |
Thomas Tønnesen wrote: Taken from the official Queen page : "across mainland Europe and the UK" - Will that exclude scandinavia.... ? It's not a huge problem but it would've been suitable for me if they played either Norway, Sweden or Denmark.... :) I suppose mainland excludes scandinavia.... It would've been cool to see them in England in a 10-15000 arena.... :)Mainland: I think they come to Holland. If not I'll go to Germany or Belgium... |
| Geir 13.12.2004 11:10 |
I agree, Thomas. But if they do come to Scandinavia I guess they will choose Sweden. Maybe Idar Vollvik can cook up something at Brann Stadium, again. That would have been cool! :P |
| Hankster 13.12.2004 11:21 |
[ Wybren<font color=red>™</font> ] wrote: Mainland: I think they come to Holland. If not I'll go to Germany or Belgium...ye, sure they'll come to us; if they even want to play at Museumplein at Queensday .. then they'll come to Holland with the tour :) |
| Borhap80 13.12.2004 11:23 |
I guess Sweden is most likely.... possibly Globen in Stockholm or Skaninavium in Gothenborg... It would have been cool to have them in Bergen but I guess it's too cold to play outdoors in April... I can only think of Spectrum as a possible venue at the moment... Maybe Vikingskipet at Hamar..... but maybe a bit decentralized and maybe not a good concert place I dunno.... I also wonder how many tickets they can sell out in Norway... 5-15000.. ? If they only have one gig in scandinavia I guess it will be sold out quite fast... Hard to say, we gotta see!! |
| Borhap80 13.12.2004 11:23 |
I guess Sweden is most likely.... possibly Globen in Stockholm or Skaninavium in Gothenborg... It would have been cool to have them in Bergen but I guess it's too cold to play outdoors in April... I can only think of Spectrum as a possible venue at the moment... Maybe Vikingskipet at Hamar..... but maybe a bit decentralized and maybe not a good concert place I dunno.... I also wonder how many tickets they can sell out in Norway... 5-15000.. ? If they only have one gig in scandinavia I guess it will be sold out quite fast... Hard to say, we gotta see!! |
| Geir 13.12.2004 11:51 |
There was a tribute show in Bergen last month. It sold out Grieghallen (capacity 1500) in no time. So I guess they can sell around 10.000 tickets in Norway...(?) I also thought of Globen and Scandinavium as possible venues. Well, anyway I will travel to England (and maybe some other countries) and see them there. It will probably be an expensive spring/summer...Better start saving! |
| Borhap80 13.12.2004 12:00 |
I agree Geir! I was at the tribute (We will rock you) both in Oslo (last year) and Bærum (this year)and both sold out! I mean I havent thought about that but it's indeed a valid point. I guess they can sell about 10000 or maybe more... And yeah... it will be expensive and yes I guess I have to travel around a bit... (If I make 2 r 3 gigs I'll be happy...) Talking about the tribute shows... What do you think of the We will rock you one.... ? I think it was VERY good in Oslo and good in Bærum.... |
| Geir 13.12.2004 12:09 |
I saw the one in Bergen, and it was just amazing! I have to admit that I arrived at Grieghallen with low expectations. But the show was surprisingly good. Sadly it only lasted for 1 hour and 30 min. I am also a bit skeptical about this Queen Tour thing. But hopefully they will surprise us, and give us some damn good concerts! |
| Borhap80 13.12.2004 12:35 |
I see what you mean Geir. There are people who really likes this tour thing and others who are deadly against it.. I'm very optimistic because I think the atmosphere will be quite magical.. Why do I think that? : - Brian May : His guitarsound, history, playing and appearance is legendary. I would have travelled quite far just to see a solo gig with him... I can clearly just hear the first bars he blasts out of his guitar.... (in my head..) - Roger Taylor : I assume he will practise quite a lot before this tour and come up to great level.. He has been quite dull the last times he's been onstage, but I think he will certainly deliver.. He is a major part of Queen and has a unique drumsound and power. I travelled to Manchster in 1999 for a sologig... I enjoyed it very much and would have done the same today... - Spike Edney : I see him as a member of Queen. He has been with the Queen machine since 84. He is a part of the team without doubt. He is a great arranger, player and personality... Paul Rodgers : Quite easily one of the greatest rock singers ever! The music : We love Queen's music is there more to say.. :) If you mix all these ingredients you'll get a huge package of quality (hopefully) And if a miracle happens and John rejoins I'll be close to shock... :) |
| Crockerdile 13.12.2004 14:35 |
Does seem to be that there are two kinds of Queen fan out there... The "No Queen without Freddie or John and I hate that nasty old sperm of the devil that is Paul Rodgers" possie who are quite happily gonna pop their headphones on come next April, turn up the volume, close their eyes and listen to grainy audience recordings of dodgy old bootlegs for the thousandth time... and then there are the "sod it, lets go enjoy some fantastic music at some fantastic concerts" brigade! I mean really guys, its their decision, I respect them for holding out until they found a singer worthy of being on the same stage as them for this, Rodgers is one of the greatest vocalists out there... he's not gonna be some third rate Freddie impersonator... as already witnessed at the Hall of Fame thing... he'll breathe new life into the new and old material they'll be playing in his own unique... To those who wanna live in the past, fine... means there'll be a few less people clogging up the phonelines when the tickets come out... so in a way... thanks for being that way! Fortunately, I consider meself to be a little more open minded than that so I'm just looking forward to what'll be one of, if not the best concert I'll ever have the pleasure of seeing! :o) |
| jeff payne 1680 13.12.2004 14:38 |
ditto |
| deleted user 13.12.2004 14:48 |
Crockerdile.... I am certainly a member of the first group of Queen fans ... but I don't listen to grainy bootlegs. I only listen to their studio material really, because I am not interested in the audio recording of a concert I didn't attend. And: I am not living in the past (i often go to concerts of groups or stars i like) - but you betray yourself a little if you think you will see Queen - you maybe will see a good concert, but its only a Brian and Roger gig, not a Queen one. |
| Crockerdile 13.12.2004 15:42 |
But Peter, its not up to you whether its a Queen gig or not...its the guys that play the instruments and sing the stuff that have made the decision... and personally, I'm happy to go respect their thoughts on the matter and go along with that :o) |
| rhapsody__87 13.12.2004 16:07 |
Peter Cetera wrote: Crockerdile.... I am certainly a member of the first group of Queen fans ... but I don't listen to grainy bootlegs. I only listen to their studio material really, because I am not interested in the audio recording of a concert I didn't attend. And: I am not living in the past (i often go to concerts of groups or stars i like) - but you betray yourself a little if you think you will see Queen - you maybe will see a good concert, but its only a Brian and Roger gig, not a Queen one.Very well said. |
| mrjordy 13.12.2004 18:20 |
Originally posted by me on page 9 of this thread, reposted in the hopes more will see it. ATTENTION AMERICAN FANS Hey everyone. I am as excited as everyone else over Brian and Roger's decision to tour under the Queen guise with Paul Rodgers. I saw the show in Las Vegas, after the premiere of WWRY - the story, pictures of the concert and me with Brian at link I fully intend on making my way to wherever in Europe to see them play. I have travelled to most of the larger European cities and should be able to find my way around fairly well and communicate, depending. Brings me to my point. Although I could make it on my own, it would be much cheaper to have another Queen fan come along. I believe my best friend will also come along. This means that any accomodations, any expenses could, in theory, be split 3 ways. The plane tickets to get to Europe will be strictly up to the three of us, separately. If you would be interested in meeting up either in the eastern US, then travelling to the show together OR meeting up in whichever European city the show(s) take place, let me know. This would possibly make a trip a bit more affordable and easier for someone unfamiliar with Europe and/or needs a little help with the cost of the trip. My email address and instant messenger contact info is at the bottom of this posting. Serious inquiries only, please. Any plans will be tentative until a tour schedule is planned, in which case I will begin making concrete travel plans and begin finding and buying tickets to the shows. I may very well go more than once, or hang out in Europe and do a bit of touring with the boys. Hope to hear from you guys! Jordan addict015@yahoo.com addict015 - AIM and Yahoo instant messenger |
| Simoriah 13.12.2004 20:12 |
Haven't read through every page on this topic as I haven't the time. Also didn't recognise anyone, are some of you oldies still here? (I haven't visited for ages). Anyway, it's been a while since either Roger or Brian toured, so I for one am excited about it and will go to one or two gigs (can't travel freely now I'm a mum). And I hope Roger is looking a bit less tired when the tour comes round. |
| The Mir@cle 14.12.2004 06:06 |
"Queenonline: QUEEN + PAUL RODGERS TOUR QOL can confirm the rumours and now endorse both Roger and Brian's comments in regards to the Queen + Paul Rodgers Tour. The tour is official and will take place in the Spring of 2005 across mainland Europe and the UK. The show will consist of both Queen and Paul Rodgers material. Full details of venues and dates are to be confirmed very soon. Tickets will be made available here on link so make sure you are signed up to the database." So they gonna play Paul Roger material either... that makes it a lot less interesting. |
| Fenderek 14.12.2004 07:24 |
The Mir@cle wrote: So they gonna play Paul Roger material either... that makes it a lot less interesting.For me- it makes it MORE interesting... |
| Hankster 14.12.2004 08:04 |
The Mir@cle wrote: So they gonna play Paul Roger material either... that makes it a lot less interesting.Just great; what they did with Allright Now at the Music Hall was just fantastic; much better than the Free version .. I would love to hear some more of it.. BUT .. it has to stay a QUEEN tour, so most of the songs they'll do has to be Queen songs .. |
| iGSM 14.12.2004 08:13 |
It's unfortunately the same with The Who. Sure, you've got Roger and Pete but it's not THE The Who who (heh) rocked the shit out of the late 60's/early 70's. Yet I was smashed to smithereens earlier in the year when I saw The 'John Entwistle and Keith Moon-less' Who. Good none the less. Oh well. Bring on April! |
| Fenderek 14.12.2004 08:33 |
Hankster wrote: BUT .. it has to stay a QUEEN tour, so most of the songs they'll do has to be Queen songs ..But it was annaunced as QUEEN AND PAUL RODGERS tour... Rodgers ISN'T going to be a Queen member... |
| Libor2 14.12.2004 09:22 |
Queen + Paul Rodgers tour (or whatever they'll call it) is really good message. Whinning if they are or aren't Queen is really funny. Of course it never won't be the same, but who cares? If it is a new portion of good live music and then maybe even some studio album, I'll be very glad. Don't look at this as if it's Queen, consider it as a good (new) music. (or - I hope it'll be good :-) Definitely it'll be better than open new musical venues and playing two or three old songs round and round. My two cents. |
| Hankster 14.12.2004 09:54 |
Fenderek wrote:Okay ..what I meant was; I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR that most of the songs are Queen songs ..Hankster wrote: BUT .. it has to stay a QUEEN tour, so most of the songs they'll do has to be Queen songs ..But it was annaunced as QUEEN AND PAUL RODGERS tour... Rodgers ISN'T going to be a Queen member... who's talking about Paul becoming a memeber of the band? :-S |
| deakys ghost 14.12.2004 13:23 |
Brian has stated in his "soapbox" that they have no intention of making Paul Rodgers a member of the band but why then did they make such a big thing of saying that Ben Elton was a "member" of Queen?? He further states that they (Taylor/May) will be playing a mixture of Queen / Paul Rodgers tracks. Anyone have any insider info on venues yet or ticket sales?? |
| The Fairy King 14.12.2004 19:35 |
It was frontpage news in Holland today! And on the picture i saw 3 tired old men. Well they looked that way. :P I'm kinda torn, sure Freddie will be missed but if they throw a great show together with lots of great Queen/Solo/Covers songs it will be something special...coming near you! :) But can they pull it off? Will it draw the attention of non-Queenfans/record-buying-&-concert-visiting-people? When they did the Amsterdam-gig it was painfull to see them perform, because they couldn't pull it off, and they looked pathetic old musicians who wanted to relive their glory days. They didn't tour for a long time now, their last tours were in 98 i think, can they physically handle this?? So i'm kinda worried. But if it works and if people are excited about it i will go and see them live and buy the album(if it will be released) |
| karen 14.12.2004 20:00 |
Fenderek wrote: GOD- PEOPLE What the f**k is wrong with you...? That's the best news since bleeding 1995, when they released MiH... paul Rodgers is awesome... If you're on position that Queen was Freddie and John, and without them it doesn't make any sence than go on- stay in freaking 80s and listen The Works all the time over and over again... I- in the meantime- will go to see some amazing gig, Brian and Roger together for the first time in my life, as I was only 6 when they played Knebworth... Have you all whinners seen Queen playing live...? I'm sure not... Wouldn't you like to see at lease half of it with the best living rock voice at the moment....? Geeez- you really rather sit at your asses and just listen to ADATR all the time...? And think "how great would it be to see them live..."...? Well, I'll (hopefully) see at least some part of this magic, you can stay @ home... :SAmen to that!! A lot of you whingers are too young to have seen Queen live - this is your chance to GO FOR IT!! |
| The Mir@cle 15.12.2004 02:50 |
Which paper The Fairy King?? I haven't read it. |
| Hankster 15.12.2004 03:25 |
The Mir@cle wrote: Which paper The Fairy King?? I haven't read it.Ik denk de Telegraaf .. |
| proton 15.12.2004 04:46 |
Brian and Roger's 2002 Amsterdam performance may have looked awefull to die-hard fans, but I can tell you that the general public and tv viewers loved it! |
| Benn 15.12.2004 12:08 |
Karen, I'm guessing then that you never saw "Queen" with Freddie alive from what you said. The news in '95 that MIH was going to be released certainly wasn't as exciting as the announcement of the extra UK show in '86 at Knebworth or taht the band were returning to full-scale touring in'84. For me, this re-union will have more validity of John agrees to play, simply becaue he has been vocally against many of the things that the Queen name has been put to so far. Of course, for people like you it's amazing news because the name "Queen" is being bandied around again. Just like "The Who" have done, they are going to get a lot of people showing up in the belief that they are seeing the real band. The FACT is that you will not be seeing "Queen", but a version of "Queen" that has been created to satisfy Brian's and Roger's desire / need to tour. At this point, the motivation is to get as much out of the NAME as possible. They have created nothing new (as yet) and we can't assume that they are going to be doing so. Therefore, what you have is a tribute to the original Queen band, featuring two of the original mambers. People like you will go and have a great time, however, people like me will go feeling that there is a very great deal missing from the whole experience and be more surprised by the quality of whatever support they have than the quality of the main attraction. |
| The Fairy King 15.12.2004 13:48 |
Yep De Telegraaf |
| Hankster 15.12.2004 14:02 |
I forgot to tell it here; Fok.nl (a big dutch news-site) also mentioned the Queen-tour, monday; link |
| Hankster 15.12.2004 14:03 |
sorry .. doubble post |
| PieterMC 15.12.2004 14:54 |
I was surprised that even CNN is reporting this: link |
| PhoenixRising 16.12.2004 09:25 |
OK Peeps... 1) The Show Must Go On! 2) The Queen Legacy is SAFE 3) Paul Rodgers is an accomplished singer with many hits to his credit: They include "All Right Now" by Free "Can't Get Enough","Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy", "Shooting Star", and "Running With The Pack" by Bad Company "Radioactive" by The Firm If you don't know these songs you are simply NOT a rock and roll fan. More than likely, you DO know them and now realise that he is quite an accomplished singer and songwriter. It's likely that these songs will be performed on this tour. Couple these great hits with the Queen catalog, and just imagine the sparks that will fly onstage! It's a dream come true! Also, on a John Deacon website, (link Deke lists "All Right Now' as his all-time favourite song!!! I can't imagine that John would pass up this chance to perform it live with the man who wrote and sang it! We are blessed for this wonderful opportunity! Please bring it to the USA! I would die for the opportunity to be there... God bless and keep our surviving Queen members and Paul Rodgers safe on this tour of joy and celebration of rock 'n' roll. May they enjoy the adoration and success they deserve. The show WILL go on... |
| PhoenixRising 16.12.2004 09:27 |
Correction: Deacon website is link |
| PhoenixRising 16.12.2004 09:30 |
Find John Deacon's favourite songs at link |
| Benn 16.12.2004 09:48 |
No, no, no........ They need to play The Stealer, Be My Friend, Ride On Pony and Mr. Big - no need to play the Bad Company songs because they are still a fully functioning touring band. |
| 7Innuendo7 16.12.2004 10:14 |
YAAAYYY!!! Can't wait for tour dates. Savin' up the $$$. Sure, it matters if John does (or does not) play. But live music from these guys in any line up is a long sight better than any of the other crap being foisted on the public these days. I hope they record something new. I don't think Brian would gush about "chemistry" unless he really felt it, or unless Roger passed him the bong... ;) |
| Fenderek 16.01.2006 10:31 |
I'm in sentimental mood today...:) remember when we first heard? |
| The Real Wizard 16.01.2006 22:17 |
Fenderek wrote: I'm in sentimental mood today...:) remember when we first heard?Ahhhhhh yeah...!! And the moaning, groaning, and whining hasn't finished yet. |
| Fenderek 17.01.2006 04:22 |
Heh, so true :) Just proves- took balls of steel to do it. Respect I say! |
| YourValentine 17.01.2006 09:22 |
Not all of us were moaning, though :) |