| Marcelo_argentina 26.09.2009 08:58 |
Hi...I've always wondered what kind of music Queen were used to listent to...I know they were four different persons, each one of them with opposite music interest and tastes...I also know they liked bands and musicians like Beatles, Jimmy Hendrix, and Led Zeppelin...but that was until 70's...wasn't it?..I heard Freddie hated Punk or bands like the clash..but he loved arheta franklin, and I remember a Brian picture where he was wearing an AC/DC t-shirt...but I always saw that Queen didn't get involved with other bands..(lik the Stones or GNR sharing stage with other bandas) like if they were a little antisocials (Freddie Tribute does not count here)...but what about the 80's and 90's..What kind of music did they buy or listen?...I guess Deacon Jhon was a very tranquil guy, getting home just to relax with some pop, soul orienteted music..I don't see Jhon buying an Iron Maiden album, just to say something...what about Roger?...anybody can shed some light?.... Thanks! |
| dragon-fly 26.09.2009 09:52 |
In the early days Brian also liked The Shadows. Roger always liked Bob Dylan. In 80s, Brian mentioned as favourite Def Leppard, Extreme, clearly- Van Halen. Once he said about "Tracks Of My Tears" Smokey Robinson- "the best record ever made, I'm going to die with that playing"(1985). They were good friends with Aerosmith. Freddie liked Culture Club and Tears For Fears. But I don't remember anything about John. |
| qrock 26.09.2009 12:12 |
John Deacon liked Stevie Wounder and The Police. Freddie Liked Aretha Franklin and Roger liked the Who, Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles and Led Zeppelin. Freddie's favourite Band was actually The Jacksons. Brian's musical interests was vary varied. He liked Dixie Land Jazz Band. I don't know Queen liked people like Rush. |
| catqueen 26.09.2009 13:10 |
Paul Rogers! :) |
| PauloPanucci 26.09.2009 15:50 |
ledd, Hendrix, Cream, Beatles..... |
| Jazz 78 26.09.2009 15:58 |
It's been documented in several books that all four were fans of Hendrix. Didn't Smile actually opened for Hendrix once? I remember a story that he hustled past Tim Staffell as he was about to go on and asked him "hey man which way to the stage?" I think they were all Who fans too. The poster above was correct when he said Freddie enjoyed the Jackson 5. Back in the mid-seventies John wrote in one of those profiles about each band member in some teeny bopper magazine that his favorite band was Gonzales. I never heard of them. But those bands of that era aside Brian listened to some interesting stuff growing up leading to the writing of songs like Good Company. Freddie enjoyed, Aretha Franklin, Liza Minelli, Prince and of course Montserrat. |
| PauloPanucci 26.09.2009 16:19 |
Jazz 78 wrote: It's been documented in several books that all four were fans of Hendrix. Didn't Smile actually opened for Hendrix once? I remember a story that he hustled past Tim Staffell as he was about to go on and asked him "hey man which way to the stage?" I think they were all Who fans too. The poster above was correct when he said Freddie enjoyed the Jackson 5. Back in the mid-seventies John wrote in one of those profiles about each band member in some teeny bopper magazine that his favorite band was Gonzales. I never heard of them. But those bands of that era aside Brian listened to some interesting stuff growing up leading to the writing of songs like Good Company. Freddie enjoyed, Aretha Franklin, Liza Minelli, Prince and of course Montserrat. yeah, they met Hendrix, but i don't remember if they played with Hendrix.... |
| Bo Rhap 26.09.2009 17:07 |
Freddie apparently was into Chopin and Paganini too. Ok ,they're not bands but they had an influence in his music. |
| Marcelo_argentina 26.09.2009 17:57 |
I love Chopin...I mean..I love that Piano men....Nice to hear Freddie was a fan...and yeah..it counts a lot related to Queen influencies..not only bands, indeed! |
| Saif 26.09.2009 22:31 |
Hey guys, c'mon, how could you forget? Muse, Adam Lambert, Paul Rodgers - they were Queen's favourite singers! Well kidding aside, not a single soul has mentioned Yes, who in my opinion influenced Queen a lot more than many of the bands mentioned. All sans John listened to Yes. |
| John S Stuart 27.09.2009 01:05 |
Definate early influences: Brian May: Reference Reel 1964 – 1966 Home Mini-Disc collection of original tracks by original artists. All material performed live by Brian May/1984 between 1964 – 1966. Wonderful Land Shadows No: 1 March 1962 Apache’ Shadows No: 1 July 1960 FBI Shadows No: 6 February 1961 Flingel Blunt Shadows No: 5 May 1964 Bachelor Boy Cliff Richard No: 1 December 1962 Windy And Warm Ventures Surfing 1963 Ram Bunk Shush Ventures No: 45 March 1961 Bo Diddley Buddy Holly No: 4 June 1963 Dancing In The Street Martha & The Vandellas No: 8 October 1964 Eight Days A Week Beatles Beatles For Sale 1964 My Generation Who No: 2 November 1965 Oh Yeah Others Oh Yeah 1964 I’m Taking Her Home Others Oh Yeah 1964 I'm A Loser Beatles Beatles For Sale 1964 Help Beatles No: 1 July 1965 Jack O’ Diamonds Lonnie Donegan No: 14 December 1957 I Wish You Would Yardbirds BBC Radio 1965 I Feel Fine Beatles No: 1 December 1964 Little Egypt Downliners Sect Lucille Little Richard No: 10 June 1957 Monkey Business Yardbirds BBC Radio 1965 Mojo Working B.B.King Walking The Dog Dennisons No: 36 May 1964 Heart Full Of Soul Yardbirds No: 2 June 1965 Bright Lights Big City Rolling Stones Bright Lights Big City 1964 Chains Beatles Please, Please Me 1963 Little Rendezvous Chuck Berry St. Louis To Liverpool 1964 I’m A Man Spencer Davis Group No: 9 January 1967 Bye Bye Bird Moody Blues Go Now! 1965 Yesterday Beatles Help! 1965 Only Make Believe Conway Twitty Original version 1998 cover Windy And Warm Chet Atkins Monkey Business Chuck Berry Mojo Working Muddy Waters At Newport 1960 Walking The Dog Rufus Thomas Walking The Dog 1964 Bright Lights Big City Jimmy Reed Bright Lights Big City Bright Lights Big City Animals Animal Tracks 1965 Chains Cookies No: 50 January 1963 Jack Of Diamonds Blind Lemon Jefferson I’m A Man Bo Diddley Bye Bye Bird Sunny Boy Williamson Route 66 Theme Nelson Riddle & Orchestra Keep On Running Spencer Davis Group No: 1 December 1965 High Heel Sneakers Tommy Tucker No: 23 March 1964 I Want To Hold Your Hand Beatles No: 1 December 1963 I Should Have Known Better Beatles Jump Back Rufus Thomas Crazy House Chuck Berry Heatwave Martha & Vandellas 1963 Something's Got A Hold On Me Beatles Tired Of Waiting Kinks No: 1 January 1965 Maybe Baby Buddy Holly Original version 1998 cover Does Your Chewing Gum… Lonnie Donegan Original version |
| John S Stuart 27.09.2009 01:07 |
Reaction: Reference Reel Riders in the Sky Shadows Just A Little Bit Rosco Gordon I Go Crazy James Brown Apache Shadows FBI Shadows Muddy Waters’ blues What I Say Ray Charles Painter Man Creation Mr Pitiful Otis Reading Shake Sam Cooke Knock On Wood Eddie Floyde Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow Shirelles My Girl Otis Reading Down In The Valley Otis Reading Summertime Blues Eddie Cochran Satisfaction Rolling Stones Long Tall Sally Smokestack Lightning She Belongs To Me Bob Dylan Desolation Row Bob Dylan Like A Rolling Stone Bob Dylan Ballad Of A Thin Man Bob Dylan Slow Down Larry Williams My Generation Who Sunshine of Your Love Cream Fire Jimi Hendrix Foxy Lady Jimi Hendrix The Wind Cries Mary Jimi Hendrix Hey Joe Jimi Hendrix Can You See Me Jimi Hendrix Opposition: Reference Reel Classical Gas Gloria Them She’s Not There Zombies Heart Full Of Soul Graham Gouldman |
| John S Stuart 27.09.2009 01:09 |
1984: Unreleased Thames Television Studio Demos, 31 March 1967 Hold On I'm Coming Sam & Dave Knock On Wood Eddie Floyd No: 50 February 1967 NSU Cream Fresh Cream 1966 How Can It Be Birds Purple Haze Jimi Hendrix No: 3 March 1967 Our Love Is Drifting Paul Butterfield Paul Butterfield Blues Band 1965 Remember Jimi Hendrix Are You Experienced 1967 /Sweet Wine Cream Fresh Cream 1966 Get Out Of My Life Woman Lee Dorsey No: 22 February 1966 /Satisfaction Rolling Stones No: 1 August 1965 *My Girl Otis Reading No: 11 November 1965 Cool Jerk Capitols Dance The Cool Jerk 1966 Respect Otis Reading Otis Blue: Sings Soul 1966 My Girl Temptations No: 43 March 1965 Shake Sam Cooke Steppin’ Stone Flies Keep Me Hanging On Supremes No: 8 December 1966 Whatcha Going To Do About It Small Faces Substitute Who No: 5 March 1965 How Can It Be Birds Dancing In The Street Martha Reeves No: 28 October 1964 Dream Everly Brothers No: 1 May 1958 Sha La La La Lee Small Faces No: 3 February 1966 Aint That Peculiar Marvin Gaye Moods Of Marvin Gaye 1966 Crying In The Rain Everly Brothers No: 6 June 1962 So Sad Everly Brothers No: 4 September 1960 Stone Free Jimi Hendrix Are You Experienced 1967 She’s Gone Buddy Knox No: 45 August 1962 Knock On Wood Eddie Floyd No: 50 February 1967 Cool Jerk Capitols Dance The Cool Jerk 1966 Respect Otis Reading Otis Blue: Sings Soul 1966 My Girl Otis Reading No: 11 November 1965 Shake Sam Cooke (I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone Monkees More of the Monkees 1967 Keep Me Hanging On Supremes No: 8 December 1966 Whatcha Going To Do About It Doris Troy No: 37 Nov 1964 Substitute Who No: 5 March 1965 Dream Everly Brothers No: 1 May 1958 Sha La La La Lee Small Faces No: 3 February 1966 Aint That Peculiar Marvin Gaye Moods Of Marvin Gaye 1966 Crying In The Rain Everly Brothers No: 6 June 1962 So Sad Everly Brothers No: 4 September 1960 Stone Free Jimi Hendrix Are You Experienced 1968 She’s Gone Buddy Knox No: 45 August 1962 Hold On I’m Coming Sam & Dave Knock On Wood Eddie Floyd No: 50 February 1967 NSU Cream Fresh Cream 1966 How Can It Be Birds Purple Haze Jimi Hendrix No: 3 March 1967 Our Love Is Drifting Paul Butterfield Band Paul Butterfield Blues… 1965 Remember Jimi Hendrix Are You Experienced 1968 Sweet Wine Cream Fresh Cream 1966 Get Out Of My Life Woman Lee Dorsey No: 22 February 1966 Satisfaction Rolling Stones No: 1 August 1965 Slow Down Beatles Original version 1998 cover One Rainy Wish Jimi Hendrix Original version 1996 cover My Girl Temptations Maybe Baby Buddy Holly Original version 1998 cover Does Your Chewing Gum… Lonnie Donegan Original version |
| John S Stuart 27.09.2009 01:12 |
Reaction: Unreleased Live, (Post-June 1967) Game Of Love Wayne Fontana No: 2 February 1965 Hey Mama – Keep Your Big Mouth Shut Peter Green Whatcha Gonna Do About It Doris Troy No: 37 Nov 1964 Slow Down Beatles 1964 Respect Aretha Franklin No: 10 June 1967 I Got You James Brown No: 29 February 1966 It’s Gonna Work Out Fine Manfred Mann Land Of 1,000 Dances Wilson Pickett No: 22 September 1966 Opposition: Set list, c1967 Opposition setlist as displayed in the photographic pages - Queen: The Early Years by Mark Hodkinson. You Don't Know Going To A Go-Go Meeting Over Yonder Midnight Hour Wilson Pickett Heat Wave Knock On Wood Eddie Floyd No: 50 February 1967 Hold On I'm Coming Sam & Dave Something You Got See Saw Something About You I'll Be Doggone Can't Help Myself Dancing In The Street Martha Reeves No: 28 October 1964 Headline News Emergency 999 It's Growing Ride Your Pony Land Of 1,000 Dances Wilson Pickett No: 22 September 1966 Key To Love Smile: Live Imperial College, London, 26 October 1968 Toccata And Fugue In D Minor J.S. Bach Can’t Be So Sad Moby Grape If I Were A Carpenter Tim Harding Earth Smile Trident Studios 1969 Mony Mony Tommy James No: 1 June 1968 See What A Fool I've Been Roger Taylor/Smile: Reference Reel, 1966 – 1969 Home Mini-Disc collection of original tracks by original artists. All material performed live by Roger Taylor/Reaction/Smile 1966 – 1969. Buona Sera Louis Prima Jump Jive An' Wail 1956 Just A little Bit Undertakers No: 49 April 1964 I Go Crazy Buddy Guy Feels Like Rain 1965 In The Midnight Hour Wilson Pickett No: 12 Sept 1965 I Got You James Brown No: 29 Feb 1966 Game Of Love Wayne Fontana No: 2 Feb 1965 Hey Mama - Keep Your Big Mouth Shut Peter Green Whatcha Gonna Do About It Doris Troy No: 37 Nov 1964 Slow Down Beatles 1964 Respect Aretha Franklin No: 10 June 1967 It’s Gonna Work Out Fine Manfred Mann Land Of 1,000 Dances Wilson Pickett No: 22 Sept 1966 If I Were A Carpenter Karaoke No: 9 Oct 1966 Mony Mony Tommy James No: 1 June 1968 Toccata Sky Keep-A-Knocking Little Richard Greatest Hits 1998 Cover Masters Of War Bob Dylan Freewheelin’ 1984 Cover Keep On Running Spencer Davis Group Original version 1984 Cover Foxy Lady Jimi Hendrix Greatest Hits 1990 Cover I Wanna Testify Parliaments Original version 1997 Cover |
| John S Stuart 27.09.2009 01:13 |
Freddie Mercury: Reference Reel, 1969 Material performed live by Freddie Mercury/Ibex/Wreckage 1969. I'm So Glad/ Cream Fresh Cream 1966 Communication Breakdown Led Zeppelin Led Zeppelin 1969 Rain Beatles Paperback Writer 1966 We're Going Wrong Cream Disraeli Gears 1967 Rock Me Baby Jimi Hendrix So Sweet (Got To Get Away) Jailhouse Rock Elvis Presley No 1: January 1958 Crossroads Cream Wheels of Fire 1968 I’m Going Home Ten Years After Woodstock Let Me Love You Jeff Beck Truth 1968 1983 Jimi Hendrix Electric Ladyland 1968 |
| John S Stuart 27.09.2009 01:22 |
Now... We know for certain that these tracks must have been listened to, because they are all covers performed by Queen - before they were Queen. Thus, this gives us a window of both influences and musicianship. Over the years I have collected all these (original artist) tracks and burned some CDs as such. Can I also say that this is a really good method of getting inside the 'heads' of the band members. Apart from the 1984/Smile orinal tracks, I suggest all Queen fan listen to the above and see how they have influenced our hereos pre Queen debut LP. Also, can I say, isn't amazing to discover HOW many of these original tracks have been covered by 'Queen' since they became famous? I won't list them all, but certainly 'Only Make Believe' 'Foxy Lady' and 'FBI' come to mind |
| 4 x Vision 28.09.2009 00:51 |
Fantastic reply John S, thanks for taking time to make this remarkable list up. Looking forward to my day off to have a good listen. Cheers |
| catqueen 28.09.2009 16:11 |
Wow. I shall have to get youtube-ing. Thanks John Stuart, that list must have taken you ages. |
| 4 x Vision 28.09.2009 16:30 |
John S Stuart wrote: Now... We know for certain that these tracks must have been listened to, because they are all covers performed by Queen - before they were Queen. Thus, this gives us a window of both influences and musicianship. Over the years I have collected all these (original artist) tracks and burned some CDs as such. Can I also say that this is a really good method of getting inside the 'heads' of the band members. Apart from the 1984/Smile orinal tracks, I suggest all Queen fan listen to the above and see how they have influenced our hereos pre Queen debut LP. Also, can I say, isn't amazing to discover HOW many of these original tracks have been covered by 'Queen' since they became famous? I won't list them all, but certainly 'Only Make Believe' 'Foxy Lady' and 'FBI' come to mind John, in your opinion, do these songs influence mainly Queen 1, or is there an on going influence on more albums??? |
| PauloPanucci 28.09.2009 17:03 |
Van Basten 9 wrote:John S Stuart wrote: Now... We know for certain that these tracks must have been listened to, because they are all covers performed by Queen - before they were Queen. Thus, this gives us a window of both influences and musicianship. Over the years I have collected all these (original artist) tracks and burned some CDs as such. Can I also say that this is a really good method of getting inside the 'heads' of the band members. Apart from the 1984/Smile orinal tracks, I suggest all Queen fan listen to the above and see how they have influenced our hereos pre Queen debut LP. Also, can I say, isn't amazing to discover HOW many of these original tracks have been covered by 'Queen' since they became famous? I won't list them all, but certainly 'Only Make Believe' 'Foxy Lady' and 'FBI' come to mindJohn, in your opinion, do these songs influence mainly Queen 1, or is there an on going influence on more albums??? i think in early albuns Queen had a big influence of this musics, and later albuns Queen make your stile(it means, influence in himself) |
| John S Stuart 28.09.2009 17:43 |
Van Basten 9 wrote:John S Stuart wrote: Now... We know for certain that these tracks must have been listened to, because they are all covers performed by Queen - before they were Queen. Thus, this gives us a window of both influences and musicianship. Over the years I have collected all these (original artist) tracks and burned some CDs as such. Can I also say that this is a really good method of getting inside the 'heads' of the band members. Apart from the 1984/Smile orinal tracks, I suggest all Queen fan listen to the above and see how they have influenced our hereos pre Queen debut LP. Also, can I say, isn't amazing to discover HOW many of these original tracks have been covered by 'Queen' since they became famous? I won't list them all, but certainly 'Only Make Believe' 'Foxy Lady' and 'FBI' come to mindJohn, in your opinion, do these songs influence mainly Queen 1, or is there an on going influence on more albums??? I think these tracks influenced their whole career and not just the early or individual albums. Certainly live - things like 'Tutti-Fruitti" and 'Jailhouse Rock' were part of the final Knebworth concert, and 'Runaway' part of the Queen + Paul Rodgers 'Cosmos Rocks' sessions. We know that Brian covered Elvis's 'Marie's the Name (of his latest flame), while Queen's 'Man on The Prowl' and 'Crazy Little Thing Called Love' were nods to that Elvisesqe style. So while I agree Queen developed a style all of their own, even the 'latest' Queen live and sessions betray those early hallmarked influences. |
| Kevin Hughes 05.10.2009 13:13 |
One of Freddie's favourite bands In The 80's was The Alarm.He mentioned them In a profile q+a in The UK teenagers magazine called Look-In In 1984.Same answer In the fan club magazine for Summer 1986. |
| pittrek 05.10.2009 14:59 |
John, you should start your own website :) The info you posted gets lost here pretty soon. Thanks a lot for it ! |
| 4 x Vision 05.10.2009 16:31 |
pittrek wrote: John, you should start your own website :) The info you posted gets lost here pretty soon. Thanks a lot for it ! ... or write a wee book. I agree, John's threads are always fascinating. Much more so than even our Queen Archivist who has a wealth of Queen media to discuss. (Shocks me that a fellow fan could hold back such knowledge and not be a reliable member like John, yourself Pittrek, Sir GH, P Guru, YV etc etc. He could surely contribute without breaking any contract he has with QPL... he is after all still a fan... surely started that way anyway). Well done again John. Fantastic the degree of unselfishness you show here and that you are willing to help when called upon with any factual discussions or more serious questions. |
| kingogre 12.10.2009 18:15 |
Both Smile and Freddie were part of the fringe of the British psychedelic/bluesrock scenes of the late 1960's (John Deacon was a mod as young man if I remember correctly), anyone looking for influences should probably start there. Bands they definitely listened to were Cream, Jimi Hendrix, the Who, Beatles and Led Zeppelin. There was this debate a couple of years ago about whether or not Free was another example. Either way it seems very plausible considering that band was huge on the British blues circuit at the time, this especially in London were Queen were forming. If you want to find music that has many things in common with Queen these are some great records to listen to: The Who: Tommy Zombies: Oddesey and Oracle Colin Blunstone: One year Free: The Free Chronicles Kinks: Virtually any of the late 60's - early 70's albums. Small Faces: Ogdens nut gone flake Beatles: Abbey Road, The White album Not saying that they listened to these albums, except Tommy which they used to cite, but they all have a lot in common with Queen. |
| redspecialusa 12.10.2009 18:51 |
These are my broad, sweeping, general guesses: -John: Yes, Tamla/Motown, Genesis -Roger: Bob Dylan, Hendrix, Lennon/Beatles, The Who, Zeppelin -Brian: The Shadows, Buddy Holly, Motown, Jeff Beck, Hendrix, Cream, The Who -Freddie: Aretha Franklin, Hendrix, The Who, David Bowie |
| kingogre 13.10.2009 11:30 |
Roger produced at least one record for melodic hard rock group Magnum as well, which also might say something about his musical preferences at some point. Freddie became very influenced by the early 80's gay disco scene, even to the point of adopting the gay clone-look. From a musical point of view this arguably was not a very good thing for the band. But Bowie, the progressive rock scene as well as the glam scene are other important reference points. Ive always thought that Black Sabbath might have had some influence on the band as well, but that is pure speculation from me. :) |
| John S Stuart 14.10.2009 19:10 |
I think that we are being a bit too narrow-minded in citing only stereotypical 'pop musical' references in this thread. For example: The opening lyric of “It’s a Hard Life” is based on the line “Ridi, Pagliaccio, sul tuo amore infranto!” (Laugh, Pagliaccio, at your broken heart!) from “Vesti la giubba”, an aria from Ruggiero Leoncavallo’s opera Pagliacci, and recorded by artistes as varied as Mario Lanza to Luciano Pavarotti. link (c1:59) Now my point is that Freddie could not 'quote' these bars if he was unfamiliar with them, and his love of opera must shine through on both his Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and his solo 'Barcelona' album. Another example of such a diverse musical range must include Brian May's 'Millionaire Waltz' solo - and the theme from Walt Disney's 'Winnie the Pooh'. link Again, my point is that Brian could not 'quote' these bars if he was unfamiliar with them. Other recycled 'nursery rhymes' include live gems like 'Three Blind Mice' and 'London Bridge' both traditional songs most UK children would have a knowledge of. link (c 7:20) While Brian's solo 'classical' pieces range from the Maurice Ravel's 'Pavan (for a dead princess)' - and his Ravelesque 'Bolero' 'Day At The Races' intro - to his more contemporary works of 'Furia' and 'Macbeth' Likewise; often overlooked from Queen - is the is the humour and style of 1930's UK entertainer George Formby. Not only do we hear echos of George in 'Good Company' but in things like 'Bring Back That Leroy Brown' and 'Seaside Rendezvous'. link (c 2:15) link (c 1:05) link I think what I am trying to say is that at present this discussion needs to be broadened out beyond 'The Beatles' or 'Led Zep' because as important influences as they obviously were - that part of 'Queen' is far from the whole story! |
| kingogre 15.10.2009 15:38 |
Not to be forgotten, there is a huge music hall influence on Queen, as can be found among MANY artists of their generation. English kids quite grew up with this kind of music and songs at the time. Some examples are Kinks, Beatles, Zombies, Small Faces, Bonzo Dog Doo-Daah Band and even the Who. |
| 4 x Vision 17.10.2009 09:17 |
John S Stuart wrote: I'm So Glad/ Cream Communication Breakdown Led Zeppelin Rain Beatles We're Going Wrong Cream Rock Me Baby Jimi Hendrix So Sweet (Got To Get Away) Jailhouse Rock Elvis Presley Crossroads Cream I’m Going Home Ten Years After Let Me Love You Jeff Beck 1983 Jimi Hendrix Finaly got a chance to listen to these properly... half way thru and in my opinion I'm already hearing some big influences on Q1 (especially), Q2 and SHA. To be honest, even this short list of songs in particular comes across in both Brian and Freddie's material IMO on the early albums. I felt that Queen 1 definitely is influenced more so by artists/songs such as these, and although the Queen sound is still in there, it is more uniquely performed/identifiable in Q2 and SHA etc. (Please remember this is my opinion and it is what I hear in the album/songs, others may/will differ). Once I've listened more, I'll try back it up with some examples... although don't expect a John or Sebastian type response lol... they have better ears for that sort of reply and can go into better depth!!! Thanks again John for this contribution. I'd love to have the time and really listen to all the songs you mentioned. I have found two new acts in Cream and Jimi Hendrix which I have never really heard much of or given a chance, but will definitely be exploring more now. |
| John S Stuart 18.10.2009 19:44 |
Van Basten 9 wrote:John S Stuart wrote: I'm So Glad/ Cream Communication Breakdown Led Zeppelin Rain Beatles We're Going Wrong Cream Rock Me Baby Jimi Hendrix So Sweet (Got To Get Away) Jailhouse Rock Elvis Presley Crossroads Cream I’m Going Home Ten Years After Let Me Love You Jeff Beck 1983 Jimi HendrixFinaly got a chance to listen to these properly... half way thru and in my opinion I'm already hearing some big influences on Q1 (especially), Q2 and SHA. To be honest, even this short list of songs in particular comes across in both Brian and Freddie's material IMO on the early albums. I felt that Queen 1 definitely is influenced more so by artists/songs such as these, and although the Queen sound is still in there, it is more uniquely performed/identifiable in Q2 and SHA etc. (Please remember this is my opinion and it is what I hear in the album/songs, others may/will differ). Once I've listened more, I'll try back it up with some examples... although don't expect a John or Sebastian type response lol... they have better ears for that sort of reply and can go into better depth!!! Thanks again John for this contribution. I'd love to have the time and really listen to all the songs you mentioned. I have found two new acts in Cream and Jimi Hendrix which I have never really heard much of or given a chance, but will definitely be exploring more now. Glad to be of help. Try listening to all the influences - sometime. Most of the material on my lists can be found on Youtube, so it's not as if you have to spend a lot to try them out. Individual tracks in isolation may not be that spectacular, but as a collection, I feel that they enhance an appreciate of Queen, and are essential listening in an educational sort of way. |