sandrativadar 07.10.2008 03:18 |
10cc rocker GRAHAM GOULDMAN is disappointed his band is overshadowed by the success of rivals QUEEN and DAVID BOWIE - insisting they were just as prominent on the 1970s music scene. The guitarist concedes it was the band's image and lack of leadership which has left them out of the music magazines and polls. He says, "I'm not happy with our place in pop hierarchy. I think it should be more recognised. "I was reading an old music magazine's article, Important Records From the Seventies, and we never seem to get mentioned in those things. "It's always Bowie and Queen and that gets on my nerves a bit." 2008.10.07 07:09:12 de. link |
bhm0129ad 07.10.2008 10:30 |
Well maybe 10cc should have made a few more better songs. I bought teir greatest hits on the back of I'm Not In Love, Cry and Dreadlock holiday, and found that they are the only tunes I like on the whole album, so never listen to it. |
anna_libra 07.10.2008 11:34 |
moaning sucker isn't he? |
Rik&Roll 07.10.2008 11:39 |
10CC was way ahead of it's time, and deserve to be recognized as such. Just like Bowie and Queen. |
coops 07.10.2008 11:55 |
I saw 10CC live a few times in the early 70,s. and they were very good. The quality of their music droopped a liottle toward the end of their career, but I do think they were a great band. |
Penetration_Guru 07.10.2008 16:29 |
10cc did some truly great stuff, but not for as long. |
Soul Brother 07.10.2008 16:58 |
Too late, they've missed the bus! If you don't connect with the public consciousness then you simply won't be remembered. No point in whinging on now, regardless of how 'good' they may have been, and I appreciate that it is not all about popularity. |
david (galashiels) 07.10.2008 17:58 |
didnt they split into seperate bands and go on for more chaart hits.i think godley and cream or crem were one.i liked 10cc,good songs. |
xxxpwxxx 07.10.2008 18:56 |
'the things we do for love' is a good song. it's definately an enjoyable tune...... |
Brian_Mays_Wig 08.10.2008 11:02 |
Jealousy...Look at me now, Jealousy, youv'e got me some how......... |
master marathon runner 09.10.2008 09:36 |
Yes Graeme, i must concede you've just about got it right there mate. While i've loved queen for 34 years, 10 cc were probably the only other group who ( as paul rogers recently put it, when referring to queen) would turn left when you expected them to turn right. Very original, dynamic and grounbreaking. How they dont get more recognition i dont know. Their majesties would have been proud of 'I'm Mandy, fly me' |
Markman38 09.10.2008 11:22 |
10CC made some great music. But there where two problems they didn't have a great live performance with a great frontman and they split up to fast. When Godley and Creme left they turned into more middle of the road music although Dreadlock Holiday is off course a classic. And they just didn't keep it together as long as Queen did. But songs like Donna, Wall Street Shuffle, Silly Love and Ribber Bullets, I;n not in Love Dreadlock Holliday are all classics. But it's a pity that Graham Gouldman had to made a statement like that. Just make another great album Graham and proof us that we where wrong. |
Treasure Moment 09.10.2008 11:29 |
sandrativadar wrote: 10cc rocker GRAHAM GOULDMAN is disappointed his band is overshadowed by the success of rivals QUEEN and DAVID BOWIE - insisting they were just as prominent on the 1970s music scene. The guitarist concedes it was the band's image and lack of leadership which has left them out of the music magazines and polls. He says, "I'm not happy with our place in pop hierarchy. I think it should be more recognised. "I was reading an old music magazine's article, Important Records From the Seventies, and we never seem to get mentioned in those things. "It's always Bowie and Queen and that gets on my nerves a bit." 2008.10.07 07:09:12 de. link He can fuck off! he is the dirt under freddies shoes! NO BAND can ever beat Queen, there can be only 1 and that is Freddie, everyone else is below. |
Saif 09.10.2008 11:49 |
Treasure Moment wrote: sandrativadar wrote: 10cc rocker GRAHAM GOULDMAN is disappointed his band is overshadowed by the success of rivals QUEEN and DAVID BOWIE - insisting they were just as prominent on the 1970s music scene. The guitarist concedes it was the band's image and lack of leadership which has left them out of the music magazines and polls. He says, "I'm not happy with our place in pop hierarchy. I think it should be more recognised. "I was reading an old music magazine's article, Important Records From the Seventies, and we never seem to get mentioned in those things. "It's always Bowie and Queen and that gets on my nerves a bit." 2008.10.07 07:09:12 de. link He can fuck off! he is the dirt under freddies shoes! NO BAND can ever beat Queen, there can be only 1 and that is Freddie, everyone else is below. There are bands better than Queen and you know it. |
L-R-TIGER1994 09.10.2008 12:21 |
Graham:Freddie and Bowie are above your band because they are simply BETTER. |
Bo Rhap 09.10.2008 16:25 |
10 CC were a really good band.I remember seeing them as Hotlegs back in the very early seventies.Eric Stewart,Graham Gouldman, Kevin Godley and Lol Creme were a very talented bunch of musicians.But they kinda blew it mid seventies when Kevin Godley and Lol Creme decided to leave.Thier music,although still good,kinda went down hill after that.[br][br]I'm surprised at Graham Gouldman for saying that though. |
Treasure Moment 09.10.2008 16:48 |
Saif wrote: Treasure Moment wrote: sandrativadar wrote: 10cc rocker GRAHAM GOULDMAN is disappointed his band is overshadowed by the success of rivals QUEEN and DAVID BOWIE - insisting they were just as prominent on the 1970s music scene. The guitarist concedes it was the band's image and lack of leadership which has left them out of the music magazines and polls. He says, "I'm not happy with our place in pop hierarchy. I think it should be more recognised. "I was reading an old music magazine's article, Important Records From the Seventies, and we never seem to get mentioned in those things. "It's always Bowie and Queen and that gets on my nerves a bit." 2008.10.07 07:09:12 de. He can fuck off! he is the dirt under freddies shoes! NO BAND can ever beat Queen, there can be only 1 and that is Freddie, everyone else is below.There are bands better than Queen and you know it.hah, in their dreams, as i said NO BAND can EVER beat Queen and that has all to do with Freddie."> http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/article/10cc%20star%20jealous%20of%20queens%20success_1082745> He can fuck off! he is the dirt under freddies shoes! NO BAND can ever beat Queen, there can be only 1 and that is Freddie, everyone else is below.[br][br]There are bands better than Queen and you know it.[br][br]hah, in their dreams, as i said NO BAND can EVER beat Queen and that has all to do with Freddie.[br][br][br][br][br][br] |
Markman38 10.10.2008 06:01 |
@TM[br][br]I think that even Freddie would admit that there where better bands he was a fan of Jimmy Hendrikx and The Beatles himself |
Leaky Luke 10.10.2008 10:24 |
Don't bother trying to convince him. he is just narrow minded..[br] |
Markman38 10.10.2008 10:33 |
I know and his brilliant music is not so brilliant, not really bad either, but it's always great to piss him off a bit :-) |
Rick 10.10.2008 10:33 |
TM is the most contradictive person on this message board so far.[br][br]If Queen and Freddie are the best at everything, why bother making music?[br][br]The way I read your 'opinions' and 'views' is that your and every other band is shit compared to Queen/Freddie.[br][br]Congratulations, you have just digged your own grave, smartiepants.[br][br] |
Togg 10.10.2008 11:23 |
Actually Graham has penned dozens of number 1's and hundreds of top 40 singles for many many bands. He has had a lot of chart success over the years. As for TM well, he is not even worth responding to, the guy has no grip on reality whatsoever. |
timantt1 11.10.2008 19:13 |
10CC as prominent band of 70'ies? [p]Why not Sweet or Bay City Rollers then? Both of them had many hits and top albums as well. [p] [p]I think the problem is that any of just haven't pass the test of time as Queen. |
We Are The Champions 12.10.2008 10:48 |
sandrativadar wrote: 10cc rocker GRAHAM GOULDMAN is disappointed his band is overshadowed by the success of rivals QUEEN and DAVID BOWIE - insisting they were just as prominent on the 1970s music scene. The guitarist concedes it was the band's image and lack of leadership which has left them out of the music magazines and polls. He says, "I'm not happy with our place in pop hierarchy. I think it should be more recognised. "I was reading an old music magazine's article, Important Records From the Seventies, and we never seem to get mentioned in those things. "It's always Bowie and Queen and that gets on my nerves a bit." 2008.10.07 07:09:12 de. link I like 10cc music - Rubber Bullets especially - jealousy in society is rife my friend. Bitching and back stabbing is a human characteristic. Healthy I guess. In the words of Oscar Wilde "If there's anything worse than been talked about - it's not being talked about". Just about sums it up |
joe90 13.10.2008 02:00 |
10cc were good. Queen were better. |
shoemanbundy 13.10.2008 20:06 |
Treasure Moment wrote: sandrativadar wrote: 10cc rocker GRAHAM GOULDMAN is disappointed his band is overshadowed by the success of rivals QUEEN and DAVID BOWIE - insisting they were just as prominent on the 1970s music scene. The guitarist concedes it was the band's image and lack of leadership which has left them out of the music magazines and polls. He says, "I'm not happy with our place in pop hierarchy. I think it should be more recognised. "I was reading an old music magazine's article, Important Records From the Seventies, and we never seem to get mentioned in those things. "It's always Bowie and Queen and that gets on my nerves a bit." 2008.10.07 07:09:12 de. http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/article/10cc%20star%20jealous%20of%20queens%20success_1082745 He can fuck off! he is the dirt under freddies shoes! NO BAND can ever beat Queen, there can be only 1 and that is Freddie, everyone else is below. Freddie himself didn't go around saying "oh we're the best and those others bands can just kiss our shoes". If you respected Freddie at all I'd think you'd at least not act like a complete asshole as if no one can ever hope to compare to him. If he saw you talking like that he'd think you're full of it. Just like you claim you're second to queen or something. GIVE ME A BREAK!!! I can't believe someone who;s supposedly in a band has no respect for other musicians. Sad really. :( |