QueenZone discussion #1022827
Freddie's Death
| dirtygerman55 22.07.2007 13:18 |
Everyone here talks about Freddie Mercury's death as thought it was a completely negative thing, but I like to think of it as a good thing in some ways. Nothing can last forever, and the band would have started declining in quality over the years, so Freddie went out strong with Innuendo and ended like an explosion rather than slowly fading into obscurity and eventually the sad tiredness of old bands like the Rolling Stones. His death sealed his place in our hearts and the history of music on a high note rather than growing old and forgotten. His death was the best thing that could have happened to his legacy, and wherever he is now, he is glad it happened. |
| deleted user 22.07.2007 13:48 |
Oh, yes. I'm so glad Freddie is dead. Just imagine how many less fans they'd have if HE was the one touring with Queen instead of that Paul Rodger's guy. (that was sarcasm, by the way) Anyway, more seriously, I think that he became more famous because he died, but I honestly can't imagine that he's happy to have died. Knowing Freddie, I think he'd like to still be alive making music with his old pals from Queen. And even if their music did start declining, who really cares? I mean, it's Queen. |
| Vincent. 22.07.2007 13:59 |
Oh, yes. I'm sure Freddie is so happy he died. And we're all very happy the greatest frontman in all of rock 'n' roll died, too! |
| its_a_hard_life 26994 22.07.2007 15:26 |
XDDDDDD |
| david (galashiels) 22.07.2007 16:06 |
freddie isn't dead.i saw him at carnoustie yesterday |
| Fireplace 22.07.2007 17:02 |
I agree, I'm glad he's dead. I sometimes wish he had never been born at all. Oh well, easy come, easy go. |
| MyRotation 23.07.2007 00:34 |
He said in an interview, that he doesn't want to grow old and boring. Well, he didn't :( But he sure is dead, so it's useless to discuss is it a good thing or not. |
| Adolfo and the spiders from Mercury 23.07.2007 00:51 |
Talented people die young, its the way it has got to be |
| DavidRFuller 23.07.2007 02:22 |
galashiels wrote: freddie isn't dead.i saw him at carnoustie yesterdayYou did too?!?!?!? |
| deleted user 23.07.2007 02:29 |
if Freddie didn't die, hundreds of fans could have ended up with HIV/AIDS, but his death raised their awareness, and kept them well. Much like a certain son of a certain deity, Freddie took one for the team, so what? I mean it was a tragedy, but think of the effect it had on health of rock fans. |
| Ella! Formerly known as the Metal Maiden 23.07.2007 02:30 |
Good point. Btw, you're my other Roger... |
| deleted user 23.07.2007 02:35 |
<font color=0>Metal Maiden<h6>Oh Yeah... wrote: Good point. Btw, you're my other Roger...double thank you. I wanted to put "the other white roger" but that would be over the name length limit. |
| Ella! Formerly known as the Metal Maiden 23.07.2007 02:36 |
Haha, lol. Good night :-). |
| john bodega 23.07.2007 05:05 |
Freddie's death!! Pass the popcorn. |
| thomasquinn 32989 23.07.2007 06:33 |
Musicians and most other artists should die at the summit of their creativity, or else retire gracefully. However, since the latter often proves very difficult, Mick Jagger should have died in the '70s. |
| Ella! Formerly known as the Metal Maiden 23.07.2007 07:40 |
To get rid of the ugliness in this world... |
| lyricalassasin77 23.07.2007 07:57 |
Fireplace wrote: I agree, I'm glad he's dead. I sometimes wish he had never been born at all. Oh well, easy come, easy go.I certainly hope that's sarcasm......Anyways I'm a selfish bastard cuz I wanted more from him. He had alot more to give us believe me.. |
| Fireplace 23.07.2007 08:23 |
lyricalassasin_77 wrote:Not only is it sarcasm, it's also part of the lyrics of a very famous song, written by the subject of this thread.......Fireplace wrote: I agree, I'm glad he's dead. I sometimes wish he had never been born at all. Oh well, easy come, easy go.I certainly hope that's sarcasm......Anyways I'm a selfish bastard cuz I wanted more from him. He had alot more to give us believe me.. |
| Roger Moore 23.07.2007 09:24 |
oh, i wish the rest of the band would accept that tremendous loss, and it was one, like Robert F Kennedy in 1968...they should have released each and every live concert of Queen for us fans...imagine the Sun City, Superbowl shows of 1984 would have seen the light of day, every hard working day would be easier to take...i often fantasized that Freddie backed out of the society on Nov 24 1991 and died a couple of weeks later which made this expierence even worse for the band as guys like Jim Hutton and Magic Johnson really made it and are still with us, i guess. There was bad luck for other superstars as well. Great Black Sabbath frontman Ray Gillen died in 1993 of AIDS, he was performing live until 1991. |
| Raf 23.07.2007 10:10 |
If you had died 24 hours ago, you wouldn't have started this thread and I wouldn't call you a moron. But you're alive and started this thread. You moron. |
| Bob-Plant 23.07.2007 13:30 |
dirtygerman55 wrote: Everyone here talks about Freddie Mercury's death as thought it was a completely negative thing, but I like to think of it as a good thing in some ways. Nothing can last forever, and the band would have started declining in quality over the years, so Freddie went out strong with Innuendo and ended like an explosion rather than slowly fading into obscurity and eventually the sad tiredness of old bands like the Rolling Stones. His death sealed his place in our hearts and the history of music on a high note rather than growing old and forgotten. His death was the best thing that could have happened to his legacy, and wherever he is now, he is glad it happened.I understand what you're trying to say here, but the way you've phrased it, some of the key words you have used, well it sounds a little callous. I am NOT glad he is dead-I'd much rather he be alive today. Perhaps the band would become an embarrassment (like the Stones), but I loved Freedie/Queen's music enough to be OK with that. On the other hand, there was some good that came of his situation-AIDS awareness in particular, but all the good that may hvae come from his death, as far as I am concerned, is not enough to make it worth never hearing his wonderful voice, music and sense of humor that may have come in the future. |
| dirtygerman55 23.07.2007 15:19 |
<font color="lime">Raf840 wrote: If you had died 24 hours ago, you wouldn't have started this thread and I wouldn't call you a moron. But you're alive and started this thread. You moron.That isn't nice. Fireplace wrote: I agree, I'm glad he's dead. I sometimes wish he had never been born at all. Oh well, easy come, easy go.I thought it was super funny. |
| lyricalassasin77 24.07.2007 09:13 |
Fireplace wrote:Never heard no song of Freddie's with those lyrics in it....but who knowslyricalassasin_77 wrote:Not only is it sarcasm, it's also part of the lyrics of a very famous song, written by the subject of this thread.......Fireplace wrote: I agree, I'm glad he's dead. I sometimes wish he had never been born at all. Oh well, easy come, easy go.I certainly hope that's sarcasm......Anyways I'm a selfish bastard cuz I wanted more from him. He had alot more to give us believe me.. |
| Boy Thomas Raker 24.07.2007 09:16 |
Can't see how anyone could be glad that he died when he did, but in a world where musicians who are no longer important in the industry (see Elton John) become parodies of themselves either by becoming tabloid fodder for their behavior or attacked by a Perez Hilton type for not being perfect, I'm pleased that Freddie will never have to deal with that shit. Look how merciless the press is to Brian, he doesn't seek the spotlight, and he's not anywhere near as well known as Freddie was. |
| FreddiesGhettoTrench 24.07.2007 10:25 |
I can see where both sides are coming from. On one hand, obviously Freddie's death is an immense tragedy. On the other hand, the obvious good did come from it in the form of more awareness of HIV/AIDS, etc... But also because Freddie was able to, if you minus the constant press B.S., sort of leave on his own terms. He didn't go on the "woe is me" business, trying to force everyone to like him out of sympathy, yet he didn't stop recording and stop making videos (until after TATDOOL, obviously) and go hide in his house with the curtains drawn for five years. He did what he wanted to do, and I think that shows a lot of his bravery and stamina. He left us with an inspiring show of courage, if you get what I mean? But of course, I would rather him back, rather he and his friends and anyone else had never gotten this horrid disease in the first place :( |
| Fireplace 24.07.2007 11:41 |
lyricalassasin_77 wrote:It's from a rather obscure little song. Something about having just killed a man, and not wanting to die.Fireplace wrote:Never heard no song of Freddie's with those lyrics in it....but who knowslyricalassasin_77 wrote:Not only is it sarcasm, it's also part of the lyrics of a very famous song, written by the subject of this thread.......Fireplace wrote: I agree, I'm glad he's dead. I sometimes wish he had never been born at all. Oh well, easy come, easy go. |
| dirtygerman55 24.07.2007 14:10 |
Fireplace wrote:Beelzebub has a devil put aside for lyricalassasin_77lyricalassasin_77 wrote:It's from a rather obscure little song. Something about having just killed a man, and not wanting to die.Fireplace wrote:Never heard no song of Freddie's with those lyrics in it....but who knowslyricalassasin_77 wrote:Not only is it sarcasm, it's also part of the lyrics of a very famous song, written by the subject of this thread.......Fireplace wrote: I agree, I'm glad he's dead. I sometimes wish he had never been born at all. Oh well, easy come, easy go. |
| Atheïst 24.07.2007 14:39 |
What? Freddie died???? |
| Ella! Formerly known as the Metal Maiden 24.07.2007 14:46 |
Freddie's dead. It's sad. I've cried my share. Nothing good came from it. That's it. End of thread. Bye bye. |
| The Fairy King 24.07.2007 14:57 |
Hoax. |
| queenrox_tony75 24.07.2007 15:35 |
I think if it wasnt for Freddie's death, all those millions and millions of pounds raised for AIDS in his name wouldnt be there obviously. His death raised speculation about AIDS all over the world, not to mention Freddie wouldn't want to live forever anyway. He didnt wanna grow old and boring, so Im sure hed rather have it this way: dying young, raising money for a good cause, and having millions of fans all over the world keep him in their hearts. Plus we wouldnt have the FM statue if he died and we wouldnt have WWRY the musical. So God bless you Freddie, who died for us. Hes better than Jesus. |
| Treasure Moment 24.07.2007 15:56 |
<font color=fire>Instant Karma! wrote: Oh, yes. I'm sure Freddie is so happy he died. And we're all very happy the greatest frontman in all of rock 'n' roll died, too!dont forget the greatest singer and musician of all time, NO ONE can ever come close |
| Micrówave 24.07.2007 16:15 |
Atheist wrote:I did, this morning on the way to work. Abba's Dancing Queen was on the radio and I was blowing them away!!! Too bad you weren't there, or you would have eaten those words.<font color=fire>Instant Karma! wrote: Oh, yes. I'm sure Freddie is so happy he died. And we're all very happy the greatest frontman in all of rock 'n' roll died, too!dont forget the greatest singer and musician of all time, NO ONE can ever come close Atheist meant: dont forget the 2nd greatest singer and musician of all time, NO ONE can ever come close except my Micrówave |
| dirtygerman55 24.07.2007 16:35 |
Micrówave wrote:GTFOAtheist wrote:I did, this morning on the way to work. Abba's Dancing Queen was on the radio and I was blowing them away!!! Too bad you weren't there, or you would have eaten those words.<font color=fire>Instant Karma! wrote: Oh, yes. I'm sure Freddie is so happy he died. And we're all very happy the greatest frontman in all of rock 'n' roll died, too!dont forget the greatest singer and musician of all time, NO ONE can ever come closeAtheist meant: dont forget the 2nd greatest singer and musician of all time, NO ONE can ever come close except my Micrówave |
| Micrówave 24.07.2007 17:17 |
dirtygerman55 wrote: GTFOWell, it sounded that good to me. I didn't have the dance moves down yet, but I'm working on it. |
| john bodega 25.07.2007 08:58 |
I heard this one guy once; he was way better than Freddie Mercury. He was singing this song, it was a bit like Final Countdown but heaps better. "Warrior", I think it was called. |
| thomasquinn 32989 25.07.2007 09:24 |
<font color="lime">Raf840 wrote: If you had died 24 hours ago, you wouldn't have started this thread and I wouldn't call you a moron. But you're alive and started this thread. You moron.I wouldn't be so sure...I have a feeling this person's brain died quietly and peacefully several months ago... |
| thomasquinn 32989 25.07.2007 09:26 |
<b><font color="#FF1493">The Fairy King wrote: Hoax.SHUT UP! Nobody's supposed to know that Freddie's death is a hoax, and especially not that he's now in South America with Elvis and Jim Morrison! Oops...you didn't read that, mind you! |
| lyricalassasin77 25.07.2007 09:45 |
dirtygerman55 wrote:DAMNIT.....I should have known, I can't believe I let that one slip like that....Good one my friend, good oneFireplace wrote:Beelzebub has a devil put aside for lyricalassasin_77lyricalassasin_77 wrote:It's from a rather obscure little song. Something about having just killed a man, and not wanting to die.Fireplace wrote:Never heard no song of Freddie's with those lyrics in it....but who knowslyricalassasin_77 wrote:Not only is it sarcasm, it's also part of the lyrics of a very famous song, written by the subject of this thread.......Fireplace wrote: I agree, I'm glad he's dead. I sometimes wish he had never been born at all. Oh well, easy come, easy go. |
| lyricalassasin77 25.07.2007 09:49 |
queenrox_tony75 wrote: I think if it wasnt for Freddie's death, all those millions and millions of pounds raised for AIDS in his name wouldnt be there obviously. His death raised speculation about AIDS all over the world, not to mention Freddie wouldn't want to live forever anyway. He didnt wanna grow old and boring, so Im sure hed rather have it this way: dying young, raising money for a good cause, and having millions of fans all over the world keep him in their hearts. Plus we wouldnt have the FM statue if he died and we wouldnt have WWRY the musical. So God bless you Freddie, who died for us. Hes better than Jesus.It's so agonizingly hard to hold back here......Better than Jesus?? These are just the fucker's I'm talkin about.....Talk about a moronic statement....Ugghhh. |
| M.H 25.07.2007 10:33 |
No. Freddies death was not good. I understand the two sides of your point though (topic starter), it did create great awarness of AIDs, and is instilled his memory in the hearts of millions forever. But, when I listen to his solo material with Monserat, I couldn't help thinking that there was so much more there, and his music was becoming better. I think Innuendo would have happened even if Freddie hadn't died, and still would have been a brilliant album. I think also that Queen still would have made good material, because they had improved in making more complete albums, and their music would have continued to be great. But, I think Freddie would have made more great solo material, and I would of loved to hear more of that. But, perhaps I am wrong, maybe Queens music would have deteriorated, like the Stones. But we will never know, and that is one of the major tragedies of Freddies death... M.H |
| Ella! Formerly known as the Metal Maiden 25.07.2007 11:02 |
Freddie's death was not good. That's it. There's nothing left to discuss. |
| dirtygerman55 25.07.2007 17:38 |
<font color=0>Angie's Maiden<h6>Yeah... wrote: Freddie's death was not good. That's it. There's nothing left to discuss.I can't just let you say that and the discussion end. then you'd be right, so, nuh uh. |
| Ella! Formerly known as the Metal Maiden 25.07.2007 20:42 |
dirtygerman55 wrote:Excuse me, but why can't I be right?<font color=0>Angie's Maiden<h6>Yeah... wrote: Freddie's death was not good. That's it. There's nothing left to discuss.I can't just let you say that and the discussion end. then you'd be right, so, nuh uh. |
| Dusta 26.07.2007 20:12 |
You know, I've given it some thought, and, I think I'd very much like to be right as well. |
| dirtygerman55 26.07.2007 22:28 |
<font color=0>Angie's Maiden<h6>Yeah... wrote:Because you're a dirty Yankee! The south will rise again! :)dirtygerman55 wrote:Excuse me, but why can't I be right?<font color=0>Angie's Maiden<h6>Yeah... wrote: Freddie's death was not good. That's it. There's nothing left to discuss.I can't just let you say that and the discussion end. then you'd be right, so, nuh uh. |