mickyparise 04.03.2010 09:14 |
hmmm maybe Super Bowl XLV at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, TX. With a record capacity of 105,121 last season and the largest jumbo-tron in the world, there is no question that Super Bowl XLV will be the sporting event of the decade. FREE and BAD COMPANY star PAUL RODGERS is keen to rejoin QUEEN bandmates BRIAN MAY and ROGER TAYLOR again - for charity shows and one-off spectaculars.The rocker spent four years on the road with Queen before walking away to concentrate on his solo career last year but he insists he's open to replacing late singer Freddie Mercury again - as long as it doesn't involve a lengthy tour.He says, "I really, really enjoyed it... (but) I didn't want to lose my own sense of identity. I felt that I was being sucked into another entity."(But) we've left it open. So, if there is some charity work or some shows like that to do, we could come back together and do that." link |
john bodega 04.03.2010 09:18 |
Say It's Not True ..... |
theCro 04.03.2010 09:51 |
lets hope they re-do it again, cant wait for it, paul is great singer and fits Queen amazingly! |
Soundfreak 04.03.2010 10:00 |
It's fine. He did a great job with style and without losing his identity. I'd like to see them working together again. |
mike hunt 04.03.2010 10:06 |
Zebonka12 wrote: Say It's Not True ..... lol, couldn't have said it better myself. |
masterstroke_84 04.03.2010 10:14 |
shhhh... fuck off haters... Bring Paul again!!!! mmmmmmma yeah baby.. |
Holly2003 04.03.2010 10:32 |
QPR has had its time. It was no more than moderately successful in terms of quality, bit it did at least get Brian & Roger off their arses and playing music again. I doubt though they'll play as Queen again: I think we've seen the last of that particualr brand as a working band. Roger seems to have rediscovered his taste for playing live, but Brian's too busy saving the mushrooms to play any decent music any more. |
theinnuendo2004 04.03.2010 10:39 |
yeah, please come back paul we miss you yeah baby mmmm it's time to shine |
Micrówave 04.03.2010 12:16 |
No form of QUEEN will be playing the Super Bowl... ever. |
Amazon 04.03.2010 12:30 |
Zebonka12 wrote: Say It's Not True ..... Good one! I hope it's not true. While it wasn't a disaster, I don't think that May/Taylor's association with Rodgers was all that impessive. No, what I would love is the following headline; 'John Deacon is keen to be a part of Queen again.' :D |
ParisNair 04.03.2010 12:55 |
Micrówave wrote: No form of QUEEN will be playing the Super Bowl... ever. I think so too. But it does not bother me, its no big deal. The fact that they were not on the Band Aid single, Live 8, etc bothers me more. And not just becos these were charity events. |
Amazon 04.03.2010 12:56 |
ParisNair wrote:Micrówave wrote: No form of QUEEN will be playing the Super Bowl... ever.I think so too. But it does not bother me, its no big deal. The fact that they were not on the Band Aid single, Live 8, etc bothers me more. And not just becos these were charity events. Why did it bother you so much? Live 8 I can understand, but the Band Aid single? |
Band Forever 04.03.2010 12:57 |
A Message to Paul Rodgers. You are out of your depth. Queue for tickets like everyone else that's the only way you should be allowed into a Queen show LoL, Buy yourself a copy of Queen Live At The Bowl or In Montreal. See the Master in action, Nuff said. |
thunderbolt 31742 04.03.2010 13:35 |
If half of The Who can do the Super Bowl halftime show, why not half of Queen? That said, there are plenty of acts I'd rather see than Queen. Foo Fighters are at the top of my Super Bowl wish list, especially after Prince completely randomly covered their song in his Super Bowl set. I'd love to see them play a minute or so of "Purple Rain" just to return the favor. ;) |
mickyparise 04.03.2010 13:51 |
If there thinking about $$$$ and publicity then the Super Bowl next year would be a perfect fit. Just daydreaming about what a grand stage this would've been for Freddie. |
Rubbersuit 04.03.2010 15:06 |
Charity work and events... no problem welcome back! Pls don't record any more CDs. |
pittrek 04.03.2010 15:19 |
Queen + Paul Rodgers was the only good queen-related thing which happened in the last years |
masterstroke_84 04.03.2010 15:33 |
.. ha-ha!! talking about the Superbowl?? Someone remember Brian saying something about a very special "one-off" in the states a few months ago in his soapbox?? That one-off was Queen playing in the superbowl.. It was cancelled at the final stages... along with the WWRY thing by that band (can't remember the name)+Brian.. It's true! |
Rubbersuit 04.03.2010 16:09 |
Maybe there's talks of inducting the band into the RR Hall of Fame and performing at the show? |
thunderbolt 31742 04.03.2010 18:34 |
masterstroke_84 wrote: .. ha-ha!! talking about the Superbowl?? Someone remember Brian saying something about a very special "one-off" in the states a few months ago in his soapbox?? That one-off was Queen playing in the superbowl.. It was cancelled at the final stages... along with the WWRY thing by that band (can't remember the name)+Brian.. It's true! And you're saying this based on what information? Or are you just being completely sarcastic, which would also be cool... |
PauloPanucci 04.03.2010 19:19 |
Zebonka12 wrote: Say It's Not True ..... Say it's not true You can say it's not right So hard to believe... !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
inu-liger 04.03.2010 21:45 |
ParisNair wrote:Micrówave wrote: No form of QUEEN will be playing the Super Bowl... ever.I think so too. But it does not bother me, its no big deal. The fact that they were not on the Band Aid single, Live 8, etc bothers me more. And not just becos these were charity events. QPR were playing in Portugal the same day Live 8 was happening, and the former was already planned prior to Live 8 being organized, IIRC. They WERE to have submitted a message by satellite, but it either never happened or was forgotten to be played. |
john bodega 05.03.2010 00:23 |
inu-liger wrote: They WERE to have submitted a message by satellite, but it either never happened or was forgotten to be played.HAHA! I bet Brian would've been pissed. Probably had Anita tape the whole broadcast just so he could see their message. Shut out again! |
skip 05.03.2010 02:49 |
Rubbersuit wrote: Maybe there's talks of inducting the band into the RR Hall of Fame and performing at the show? Queen is already in the RARHOF. |
Queenman!! 05.03.2010 04:32 |
I also think QPR has had his day. For me Brian and Roger should work with an experienced older guy who has the vocal capabilities of Freddie Mercury. This will do the songs right and not be played in a lower key like IWTBF and TSMGO with Paul Rodgers. A bit of a showman who makes the crowd wild is also a must have. |
cmsdrums 05.03.2010 07:09 |
I would have suggested Steven Tyler after his little spat with the rest of Aerosmith, but they patched up their differences at the moment and have the $$$ in their eyes again for this summers dates. Neither Aerosmith or Queen have done anything creatively new or stimulating for a long time (LOTS of 'best of' packages from both bands!) but I do think that Roger, Brian and Steve Tyler could actually do something good; Tyler at his best and of the 'creative substances' is far more musically interesting than PR. |
Pim Derks 05.03.2010 09:55 |
Seems that Paul forgot what it was like performing for crowds of maybe 1500 people instead of 15.000. That being said - bring on a residency at the O2 Arena for a week anytime - I'd love to see him and Brian/Roger work together again. Easily the best thing they've done since their 1998 solo albums. Absolutely loved TCR and it's corresponding tour. |
Makka 05.03.2010 10:41 |
I have no problem if Brian and Roger want to play gigs with Paul. It's understandable. But, I'd rather they didn't do it under the Queen name. Now I know if they didn't they wouldn't get the publicity blah blah blah, but I just feel it has cheapened the Queen name somewhat so I'd rather they used another name. Just my 2c. |
Amazon 05.03.2010 11:29 |
Makka wrote: I have no problem if Brian and Roger want to play gigs with Paul. It's understandable. But, I'd rather they didn't do it under the Queen name. Now I know if they didn't they wouldn't get the publicity blah blah blah, but I just feel it has cheapened the Queen name somewhat so I'd rather they used another name. Just my 2c. I completely agree. Brian and Roger have every right to the Queen name, but I agree that it cheapens the name when they use it in regards to their association with Paul Rodgers. Plus, considering that Queen + Paul Rodgers wasn't exactly a massive success, it's not as if they would be losing all that much by not using the name. |
A Word In Your Ear 05.03.2010 11:51 |
Queen + Paul Rodgers = chance of some gigs or Queen = no gigs Give me Q+PR every time!!!!! |
The Real Wizard 05.03.2010 12:12 |
I don't think the Queen name can be cheapened, or that their legacy can somehow be eroded away by choices they make later in their career. No publicity is bad publicity, unless you're diddling kids or something along those lines. The songs and history will always be what they are. That can't somehow be subtracted from. |
Fireplace 05.03.2010 12:18 |
That's great news! Perhaps they can do another studio album, maybe collaborate with the biggest talents of our time like Britney, 5ive etc. I can't wait! |
queentel 05.03.2010 13:00 |
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz I hope not. |
Amazon 05.03.2010 13:02 |
Sir GH wrote: I don't think the Queen name can be cheapened, or that their legacy can somehow be eroded away by choices they make later in their career. No publicity is bad publicity, unless you're diddling kids or something along those lines. The songs and history will always be what they are. That can't somehow be subtracted from. You're probably right, although the 'We Will Rock You' musical came pretty close to damaging their legacy. The truth is, as someone who adores Queen, I don't want to seem them make any mistakes. During the classic era (with Freddie), I think they made only one major mistake, and that was touring Sun City. Since then, they've done the musical, teamed up with Paul Rodgers, and did a few other silly collaborations (although I didn't mind the Pepsi ad). Does it threaten their legacy? No, of course not. Their legacy is absolute. But it doesn't make me feel very happy. In my ideal world, they would have called it a day following No-One But You. |
infiniticz 05.03.2010 13:54 |
I've heard that BM don't want to play with PR again. |
jeffuk49 05.03.2010 15:33 |
yeah Dr May not said too much about it has he, normally he's quite vocal, I remember him saying after the tour he would comment on it inhis soap box in the new year but never did, mmm wonder why, I remember an interview from Roger saying PR and Brian had fallen out, wonder how true it is
infiniticz wrote: I've heard that BM don't want to play with PR again. |
Pim Derks 05.03.2010 17:02 |
I think I read somewhere that Roger and Paul wanted to do more tracks from the album, but that The Doctor was just as happy performing the same tracks as he has done for the past 25 years and that's why stuff like The Stealer, Time To Shine and other tracks were only performed very rarely. Bring on a Roger Taylor/Paul Rodgers tour. Paul did the drums on some of his albums I'm not mistaken, so they can switch places during the concert ;) |
e-man 05.03.2010 17:15 |
Pim Derks wrote: I think I read somewhere that Roger and Paul wanted to do more tracks from the album, but that The Doctor was just as happy performing the same tracks as he has done for the past 25 years and that's why stuff like The Stealer, Time To Shine and other tracks were only performed very rarely. Bring on a Roger Taylor/Paul Rodgers tour. Paul did the drums on some of his albums I'm not mistaken, so they can switch places during the concert ;) that was one of the things I heard too. but another thing I read was that Paul was unhappy with the fact that brian and roger didn't do lengthy soundchecks. now; as for not doing new material - they did play half of the tracks on the new album during the tour. as for soundchecks; I have a feeling that especially Brian is very peccable when it comes to this paul did play drums on his first solo album. but; he's not a great drummer ;) |
Bo Rhap 05.03.2010 17:20 |
I'd take back Paul anyday Since we cant have Freddie,Paul is the next best thing. Paul has always said that he would do charity gigs with Queen. |
Pim Derks 05.03.2010 18:18 |
now; as for not doing new material - they did play half of the tracks on the new album during the tour. as for soundchecks; I have a feeling that especially Brian is very peccable when it comes to this They played Surf's Up, C-lebrity, SINT and Cosmos Rockin' at every gig. They did We Believe and Voodoo a couple of times, plus one appearance of Time To Shine. Not bad, but I wished they had played stuff like Small, Some Things That Glitter or Through The Night instead of the usual Break Free, Love Of My Life or Crazy Little Thing. Or just other stuff from the back catalogue - like It's Late, Son And Daughter or other tracks which would've suited Paul's voice a lot more than using him to sing 'the hits'. |
skip 05.03.2010 20:37 |
cmsdrums wrote: I would have suggested Steven Tyler after his little spat with the rest of Aerosmith, but they patched up their differences at the moment and have the $$$ in their eyes again for this summers dates. Neither Aerosmith or Queen have done anything creatively new or stimulating for a long time (LOTS of 'best of' packages from both bands!) but I do think that Roger, Brian and Steve Tyler could actually do something good; Tyler at his best and of the 'creative substances' is far more musically interesting than PR. Steven Tyler sucks, doesn't have range, and could never sing Queen's catalog. He got laughed at when he went to London to audition for Led Zeppelin last year. |
AlexRocks 05.03.2010 23:47 |
Seems how I think that "The Cosmos Rocks" is one of their best studio l.p.s I think that it would be great if they worked together again. With that said I think it might be good if not now then maybe after Queen + work with someone or someones else first for a studio l.p. and tour. |
tonyyy 06.03.2010 03:27 |
I hope they play shows together again! Tony My webpage |
e-man 06.03.2010 07:40 |
skip wrote:cmsdrums wrote: I would have suggested Steven Tyler after his little spat with the rest of Aerosmith, but they patched up their differences at the moment and have the $$$ in their eyes again for this summers dates. Neither Aerosmith or Queen have done anything creatively new or stimulating for a long time (LOTS of 'best of' packages from both bands!) but I do think that Roger, Brian and Steve Tyler could actually do something good; Tyler at his best and of the 'creative substances' is far more musically interesting than PR.Steven Tyler sucks, doesn't have range, and could never sing Queen's catalog. He got laughed at when he went to London to audition for Led Zeppelin last year. somewhat off topic, but steven tyler does indeed have quite a range! especially in the high register. he never uses falsetto, but really goes for it |
e-man 06.03.2010 07:42 |
Pim Derks wrote:now; as for not doing new material - they did play half of the tracks on the new album during the tour. as for soundchecks; I have a feeling that especially Brian is very peccable when it comes to thisThey played Surf's Up, C-lebrity, SINT and Cosmos Rockin' at every gig. They did We Believe and Voodoo a couple of times, plus one appearance of Time To Shine. Not bad, but I wished they had played stuff like Small, Some Things That Glitter or Through The Night instead of the usual Break Free, Love Of My Life or Crazy Little Thing. Or just other stuff from the back catalogue - like It's Late, Son And Daughter or other tracks which would've suited Paul's voice a lot more than using him to sing 'the hits'. not forgetting Warboys which they did in russia. But I see what you mean!! what a treat it would have been to hear small on the catwalk. and I'll never understand how they didn't do "save me" with paul - I hear it in my head from time to time. as well as it's late. |
Holly2003 06.03.2010 08:22 |
e-man wrote:Pim Derks wrote:not forgetting Warboys which they did in russia. But I see what you mean!! what a treat it would have been to hear small on the catwalk. and I'll never understand how they didn't do "save me" with paul - I hear it in my head from time to time. as well as it's late.now; as for not doing new material - they did play half of the tracks on the new album during the tour. as for soundchecks; I have a feeling that especially Brian is very peccable when it comes to thisThey played Surf's Up, C-lebrity, SINT and Cosmos Rockin' at every gig. They did We Believe and Voodoo a couple of times, plus one appearance of Time To Shine. Not bad, but I wished they had played stuff like Small, Some Things That Glitter or Through The Night instead of the usual Break Free, Love Of My Life or Crazy Little Thing. Or just other stuff from the back catalogue - like It's Late, Son And Daughter or other tracks which would've suited Paul's voice a lot more than using him to sing 'the hits'. Rodgers might've made a good stab at Keep Yourself Alive too, but they played it safe with the 'hits'. It's Late would've been very interesting. |
skip 07.03.2010 00:00 |
e-man wrote:skip wrote:somewhat off topic, but steven tyler does indeed have quite a range! especially in the high register. he never uses falsetto, but really goes for itcmsdrums wrote: I would have suggested Steven Tyler after his little spat with the rest of Aerosmith, but they patched up their differences at the moment and have the $$$ in their eyes again for this summers dates. Neither Aerosmith or Queen have done anything creatively new or stimulating for a long time (LOTS of 'best of' packages from both bands!) but I do think that Roger, Brian and Steve Tyler could actually do something good; Tyler at his best and of the 'creative substances' is far more musically interesting than PR.Steven Tyler sucks, doesn't have range, and could never sing Queen's catalog. He got laughed at when he went to London to audition for Led Zeppelin last year. Aeroshite have been using a keyboard player onstage for decades. He's the one hitting the high notes in concert, because Tyler can't do it. Last summer they announced that on the tour they would be playing all of "Toys In The Attic". Well, Tyler couldn't sing "You See Me Crying". They attempted it once, then it was dropped. Tyler than did the chicken dance right off of the stage and that ended the tour. |
john bodega 07.03.2010 01:11 |
e-man wrote: and I'll never understand how they didn't do "save me" with paulNah. That song is pure Brian. I'd hate to hear Paul do it. |