| YourValentine 20.11.2007 06:15 |
The fact that Brian has been appointed chancellor of Liverpool John Moores University makes global news. Today he is the most famous Rock person in the world. Congratulations, Dr. May, you can be proud. What a fantastic honour and achievement. He must be the happiest person right now. Let's hope we see an academic heavy weight rocking on stage soon. |
| Benn 20.11.2007 06:58 |
YourValentine, >>Today he is the most famous Rock person in the world. No, he's not. Both Elvis Presley and John Lennon are more well-known than Brian May. As well as Paul Mcartney, Mick Jagger, Elton John, Rod Stewart etc etc....... |
| Tero 20.11.2007 07:06 |
YourValentine wrote: The fact that Brian has been appointed chancellor of Liverpool John Moores University makes global news. Today he is the most famous Rock person in the world.You're right, he did make the global news... Or at least the BBC news. Not that anyone would actually see the news, as I had to do a google search before I found it on their website. :P I do have to say that one honorary academic position (following Cherie Blair) doesn't really make him a famous rock person. :/ |
| YourValentine 20.11.2007 08:35 |
Benn - maybe "more prominent"? just today? He is really on all news shows, websites, news papers. Who would have thought it's such a big story. |
| Benn 20.11.2007 09:00 |
YourValentine, re: >>He is really on all news shows, websites, news papers. Who would have thought it's such a big story. I know........and there we all were wondering just why journalists collectively have the reputation that they do - you'd have thought their imaginations could stretch just that litle bit further, wouldn't you. I think they just like to have pictures of old rockers across the media with curly hair that really needs to have a cut....... Perhaps, you know, Brian would be a good candidate for the next series of "I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here!"........ |
| Daniel vZ 20.11.2007 11:15 |
Here in Holland it's on the frontpage of a free, daily paper. (Sp!ts} |
| YourValentine 20.11.2007 11:44 |
"I know........and there we all were wondering just why journalists collectively have the reputation that they do - you'd have thought their imaginations could stretch just that litle bit further, wouldn't you. I think they just like to have pictures of old rockers across the media with curly hair that really needs to have a cut......." It's much different in my country. People are genuinely impressed by the fact that Brian - excells in such different fields as Rock music and astrophysics - succeeded in getting his PhD at the age of 60 - has been awarded various honorary doctorates -and finally has been appointed chancellor of a university - quite an unusual honour There i s nothing to add, he is just a very unusual person. I wish he would release a Queen DVD from the 70s ;) |
| Adam Baboolal 20.11.2007 12:01 |
YourValentine wrote: ...I wish he would release a Queen DVD from the 70s ;)I think that's what Benn was waiting to hear. ;P |
| The Real Wizard 20.11.2007 12:04 |
Just when I thought I couldn't respect Brian any more... holy crap. That's incredible. |
| Erin 20.11.2007 12:08 |
10 bucks says no one will mention it over here. ;-) I'll check out Entertainment Tonight and see if they say anything. |
| kosimodo 20.11.2007 12:16 |
link For the freaks under us... Brian was headlining in Spits! |
| val 29467 20.11.2007 14:13 |
Daniel vZ wrote: Here in Holland it's on the frontpage of a free, daily paper. (Sp!ts}He only got one really small piece in 'Het Parool', too bad I didn't have to go to school today... |
| The Real Wizard 20.11.2007 17:59 |
Erin wrote: 10 bucks says no one will mention it over here. ;-)link link Now gimme my money! |
| Dubroc 20.11.2007 18:28 |
According to the dutch tv-text Brian is the EX-GUITARPLAYER of Queen... 421 Teletekst wo 21 nov *************************************** Kort nieuws Entertainment *************************************** Queen-gitarist bestuurt universiteit Brian May,ex-gitarist van Queen,heeft een baantje gekregen aan de John Moores Universiteit in Liverpool.Hij wordt lid van 't bestuur.De vrouw van oud-premier Blair had sinds 1999 die functie.De muzikant vindt het een ongelooflijke uitdaging.May is trouwens niet alleen gitarist,hij is ook astrofysicus. |
| The prophet's song 20.11.2007 23:12 |
He made the news over here too I love it how radically he breaks the 'rocker' stereotype :) Some go on 24 hour benders, some snort cocaine off bathroom floors, some do what assdude explains ubove, Brian May however, get's a doctorate, campaigns for the rights of foxes and hedgehogs and becomes a University chancellor. You gotta love 'im |
| Erin 21.11.2007 02:02 |
Sir GH<br><h6>ah yeah</h6> wrote:Well sure, when you search for music news you find something. ;-P I guess you want that in Canadian dollars, eh?Erin wrote: 10 bucks says no one will mention it over here. ;-)link link Now gimme my money! |
| Pandy Legend 21.11.2007 04:00 |
Dubroc wrote: According to the dutch tv-text Brian is the EX-GUITARPLAYER of Queen...Didn't you know? He was sacked by Paul Rodgers who felt he wasn't Queenie enough |
| sir vinou 21.11.2007 04:17 |
YourValentine wrote: ...I wish he would release a Queen DVD from the 70s ;) Mt dear Barb, I think your wish will come true somewhere in 2008. ..... With love Vinou |
| YourValentine 21.11.2007 05:06 |
You made my day, Vinou :) - What do I say - you made my year !! |
| The Real Wizard 21.11.2007 10:27 |
Erin wrote:Haha... absolutely!Sir GH<br><h6>ah yeah</h6> wrote:Well sure, when you search for music news you find something. ;-P I guess you want that in Canadian dollars, eh?Erin wrote: 10 bucks says no one will mention it over here. ;-)link link Now gimme my money! |
| Micrówave 21.11.2007 11:49 |
CNN Latest News CNNMoney: Oil nears $100 a barrel Report: Dennis Quaid's babies given overdose CNNMoney: Home prices continue to fall Donda West doc walks out on Larry King Ex-aide: Bush, VP involved in misleading media WLWT: Crane falls at school construction site Saudi rape victim 'a crushed human being' KPRC: Nanny cam catches woman striking child Ticker: Edwards on Clinton-Obama spat Obama calls past drug use 'waste of time' Security cam captures guard's shooting Taser doesn't faze charging rottweiler Food bank uses frozen turkeys for bowling Rockefeller Christmas tree goes 'green'No sign of Brian May. FOX Latest NewsFOXBusiness: Stocks Tumble Amid Housing Worries McClellan: Bush, Cheney Involved in Misleading Media Kanye West Mom's Doc Walks Off Set During Interview Pro-Chavez Lawmaker Slaps TV Host On Air | VIDEO - Flock to Download King's 'Shut Up' Chavez Ringtone Two Planes Collide Mid-Air Over Washington SWAT Teams Blast Tear Gas Into Wrong Home Turkey Travelers Hit Roads, Rails, Skies | PHOTOS Ex-French President Charged in Embezzlement Probe |
| john bodega 21.11.2007 11:56 |
Micrówave wrote:Are you kidding?? He's all over the place.CNN Latest News CNNMoney: Brian May semen $100 a barrel Report: Brian May's babies given overdose CNNMoney: Optima string prices continue to fall Donda West doc walks out on Brian May Ex-aide: Bush, guitarist involved in misleading media WLWT: Brian May falls at school construction site Brian May circa 1992 'a crushed human being' KPRC: Nanny cam catches woman striking Brian May Ticker: Edwards on Clinton-May spat Brian May of Queen calls past drug use 'waste of time' Security cam captures Brian May throwing Birch guitar Taser doesn't faze rock star editing his soap-box Brian May uses frozen turkeys for bowling Brian May's Christmas tree goes 'green'No sign of Brian May.FOX Latest NewsFOXBusiness: Stocks Tumble Amid Brian May's seal Worries McClellan: Brian May Involved in Misleading Media Brian May Mom's Doc Walks Off Set During Interview Paul Rodgers Slaps Brian May On Air | VIDEO May to Download King's 'Shut Up' Chavez Ringtone Two Planes Collide Mid-Air Over rock stars mansion SWAT Teams Blast Tear Gas Into Brian May in shower Queen fans Hit Roads, Rails, Skies | PHOTOS Brian May Charged in Embezzlement Probe |
| Micrówave 21.11.2007 14:46 |
You know, I should really read the news better, not just glance over it quickly. By the way, does someone have $100 I can borrow? |
| Bobby_brown 21.11.2007 18:00 |
Sir GH<br><h6>ah yeah</h6> wrote: Just when I thought I couldn't respect Brian any more... holy crap. That's incredible.He´s really someone to look up to. But, for me the funniest moment is goona be when the Queen of England declares him SIR for his services to Astronomy. :-)) That would be funny! Take care |
| QueenMercury46 22.11.2007 03:16 |
I just love Brian, I mean look at all the things he's accomplished in his life. Seriously... |