| Rubbersuit 03.12.2008 10:24 |
I read somewhere (Wiki maybe) that Gary Glitter was originally slated to open the show, but he was asked to keep quiet about the concert and he went and talked to the tabloids and as a result was dis-invited. I hadn't read this before, and can't find any confirmation on the internet about this. Anyone remember this, or have a link? I thought it was an interesting tidbit of information,and man am I glad he wasn't a part of the show. |
| Micrówave 03.12.2008 11:24 |
Actually he heard it was an Adults Only show, so he decided not to go. |
| master marathon runner 03.12.2008 12:35 |
what a load of old cobblers.- theres no sign of him in the rehearsals on the dvd. |
| cmsdrums 03.12.2008 15:08 |
I definitely remember this - at the time he gave a big interview to one of the UK tabloids saying that he was going to sing Crazy Little Thing Called Love. I'm sure he was soon struck from the list of invited singers for blabbing this - there was absolutely no press that I was aware of prior to the event that released what format the concert would take, and that's how Queen wanted it. I remember thinking that I didn't know what to expect on the day, who would be playing, would Queen just play a bit part etc.. |
| redspecialusa 03.12.2008 16:59 |
Micrówave wrote: Actually he heard it was an Adults Only show, so he decided not to go. HAHAHAHAHA.....Wow...that's wrong. |
| Russian Headlong 03.12.2008 17:17 |
Billy Squier and the Scorpions were dropped but appeared in the finale, Freddie wrote at least two tracks with Squier on his Enough is Enough album and Fred, Brian and Roger all performed on other albums of his. |
| Micrówave 03.12.2008 18:02 |
I know Freddie and Brian played with Billy (>>no pun intended, even though this is a Gary Glitter thread<<), but did Roger as well? I know Billy has used Bobby Chouinard on just about every record, but Steve Ferrone made an appearance... |
| Lester Burnham 03.12.2008 18:34 |
Micrówave wrote: I know Freddie and Brian played with Billy (>>no pun intended, even though this is a Gary Glitter thread<<), but did Roger as well? I know Billy has used Bobby Chouinard on just about every record, but Steve Ferrone made an appearance... From memory, I think Roger sang backing vocals on a few Billy Squier songs ... maybe 'Another 1984'? edit: it was actually 'Emotions In Motion'. Brian was on 'Another 1984'. |
| cmsdrums 05.12.2008 07:49 |
I'm sure that Squier and The Scorps were never planned to play (they weren't on the t shirts that were printed well in advance) and so weren't dropped on the day. I'm sure they just tagged along to watch the show as friends and came on for the finale. I know that Guns N Roses dropped Sweet Child O Mine from their set as Spinal Tap overran due to gear problems. Roger was due to sing A Kind Of Magic too but that sadly went by the wayside. Shame really, as would the Council really have imposed a fine for running late for a charity concert??? ps - Pity the poor bugger who had to tell (out of all the bands there), Axl Rose that he had to drop a song!!! |
| Pim Derks 05.12.2008 08:24 |
Wasn't Chris Thompson supposed to sing a song too? |
| Raf 05.12.2008 10:19 |
master marathon runner wrote: what a load of old cobblers.- theres no sign of him in the rehearsals on the dvd. If he argued with the band, it's quite obvious he wouldn't be featured on the DVD. |
| Brian_Mays_Wig 05.12.2008 10:30 |
Im pretty sure it was him who was supposed to sing AKOM with Roger, I could be wrong....but yeah, I read that he had a song dropped. And although Spinal Tap fooked it up with their problems, I actually thought tha they were quite good. |
| Brian_Mays_Wig 05.12.2008 10:30 |
I was supposed to be quoting Pim there too! |
| Togg 05.12.2008 10:53 |
I doubt Mr Glitter would have been invited, there was a lot of friction between Fred and Gary at one point when Freddie came out under the name Larry Lurex, I believe legal letters were flying around. I can't see Brian an Roger taking him seriously in 92, he was not up to perforing on stage to a Wembley size crowd. |
| Penetration_Guru 05.12.2008 14:10 |
Rubbersuit wrote: I read somewhere (Wiki maybe) I hadn't read this before, and can't find any confirmation on the internet about this. I'm amazed such tenuous unsubstantiated bollocks has had as many replies as it has. Even you don't know what your own source is! |
| Dracula2 06.12.2008 13:33 |
I remember waiting outside for the gig that Easter monday and it definately said on the back of one of the Black official T shirts that Gary Glitter was on the bill . I also remember Alan "Fluff " Freeman on the Radio 1 Rock show on the saturday night ( would have been saturday 18th April 1992 ) interviewing Slash , Slash stated that GnR were doing FOUR songs , on the day they only played two , Paradise City and Knocking On Heavens Door . It was in the OIQFC summer 1992 magazine that it said Chris Thompson was going to sing A kind Of Magic , but this was dropped due to the gig over running . It has also been rumoured that Roger Taylor was going to sing Old Friends ( from the Happiness album ) although if this is true or not I dont know . Hope this helps 8-) |
| Penetration_Guru 07.12.2008 08:10 |
Dracula2 wrote: it definately said on the back of one of the Black official T shirts that Gary Glitter was on the bill . No it didn't. Trust me. Every official T shirt had the exact same cast list. I can't immediately find any pics, but do have at least 2 T shirts from that day. |
| Walter B. 07.12.2008 08:16 |
Here's the back of the T-shirt: |
| Dracula2 07.12.2008 14:47 |
I know for a fact there was a black t shirt with the cast list on the back , that included mr glitter on sale on the day as i was stood for 4 hours behind a group of guys wearing them ! 8 -) ( and no my memories not playing tricks on me , as i remembered thinking at the time , oh no not gary glitter ) . Maybe there were some shirts from an early batch on sale on the day as well as later batches ? Unless these shirts were unofficial merchandise ? There were people selling an unofficial programme outside afterwards , but i didnt bother to get one , as I'd already bought the official programme . Does anyone have a pic of this unofficial programme ? ( not the blue official one with freddie on the front ) |
| Penetration_Guru 07.12.2008 19:31 |
Dracula2 wrote: I know for a fact there was a black t shirt with the cast list on the back , that included mr glitter on sale on the day as i was stood for 4 hours behind a group of guys wearing them ! 8 -) ( and no my memories not playing tricks on me , as i remembered thinking at the time , oh no not gary glitter ) . Maybe there were some shirts from an early batch on sale on the day as well as later batches ? Unless these shirts were unofficial merchandise ? There were people selling an unofficial programme outside afterwards , but i didnt bother to get one , as I'd already bought the official programme . Does anyone have a pic of this unofficial programme ? ( not the blue official one with freddie on the front ) 1. Early batch? You cheeky bastard, I was there before the stalls opened! 2. Unofficial is correct... |
| cmsdrums 09.12.2008 07:26 |
Dracula2 wrote: I remember waiting outside for the gig that Easter monday and it definately said on the back of one of the Black official T shirts that Gary Glitter was on the bill . I also remember Alan "Fluff " Freeman on the Radio 1 Rock show on the saturday night ( would have been saturday 18th April 1992 ) interviewing Slash , Slash stated that GnR were doing FOUR songs , on the day they only played two , Paradise City and Knocking On Heavens Door . It was in the OIQFC summer 1992 magazine that it said Chris Thompson was going to sing A kind Of Magic , but this was dropped due to the gig over running . It has also been rumoured that Roger Taylor was going to sing Old Friends ( from the Happiness album ) although if this is true or not I dont know . Hope this helps 8-) I don't know if Roger would have sung Old Friends - even if the song has been written, the Happiness? album didn't come out for a couple of years after the FM Tribute gig. Brian Sang Too Much Love Will Kill You, but this was soon to be released on Back To The Light. |