QueenZone discussion #1299399

pittrek wrote: If they're going to tour with Adam Lambert I'm gonna burn my Queen collection :-(

brunogorski wrote: They'll announce that they finally found all the 7 dragon balls and Freddie is coming back to life. lol

GT wrote: Some of you will be really happy and excited about the news, but of course there will be those that are not....lol.

Marknow wrote: Wonder which Lambert songs they will play in the set, should be a laugh.

the dude 1366 wrote: Ok, seriously. Where were all you Anti-Paul Rodgers people when I was on here defending him?! I'm not sure if I like this idea either, but the internet comment section has really just become a place for criticisms. Remember the shots at Paul here???? I got to see Queen because of Paul. LKam,bert may not suit, but if I lived close enough I'd at least get a glipmse of Queen live

GT wrote: Some of you will be really happy and excited about the news, but of course there will be those that are not....lol.

Lostman wrote: No more shows or TV appearances. I only want a concert from the 70's to be released.

mooghead wrote: Tell Brian that if that prick Lambert is fronting Queen I am going to torture my cat to death.

pittrek wrote: Oops I forgot that it's not yet 8 in the UK :-) Lostman - the server is probably currently under heavy load from the amount of requests :-)

GratefulFan wrote: It's probably a denial of service attack by Anonymous for the soon to be announced crime against music.

PiotreQ wrote: http://sonisphere.co.uk/news/queen-adam-lambert/ Fuckin' great :-/

GT wrote: Some of you will be really happy and excited about the news, but of course there will be those that are not....lol.

Marknow wrote: At least it's only a one off, will fade into oblivion fairly quickly. Paul Rodgers always said he would be available for a one off, I guess this snub means It's over as far as Queen is concerned for him.

pittrek wrote: If they're going to tour with Adam Lambert I'm gonna burn my Queen collection :-(

Pim Derks wrote: I wonder what a crowd full of metalfans will think of I Want To Break Free, Radio Ga Ga and ofcourse Love Of My Life. Or will they play a heavy set, with more early stuff...?

inu-liger wrote: Greg, I can tell you're going to have a LOT of fun analyzing Adam's vocal performance ;-)

Gregsynth wrote:

inu-liger wrote: Greg, I can tell you're going to have a LOT of fun analyzing Adam's vocal performance ;-)

The moment I see Lambert fanboys attack my subscribers for honest opinions, I'll be sure to analyze the performances REALLY well (and will be on Youtube)! :)

people on streets wrote: Might very well be the last 'Queen' concert ever. Knebworth would be a very suitable place to end their touring career. Adam Lambert isn't the right singer though... I'm not going to travel for this show. If it was with Paul Rodgers I might have bought a ticket.

plumrach wrote: Personally i dont see anything wrong with Brian and Roger wanting to carry on the Queen legacy and why not have guest singers

Fenderek wrote: This is like Emile Heskey joining FC Barcelona.

Montreux wrote: Obviously, times are changing... In 2004 Brian May said: "Paul Rodgers was one of the Freddie's most favourite singers." And Paul sang with Queen. Nowadays some Adam Lambert says: "Freddie Mercury is my favourite singer." And he's going to sing with Queen...

Queen4ever13 wrote: Yeah, this is enough to bring him back from the dead, oh Lord. Hoepfully he's getting a good laugh out of how desperate Brian and Roger have become without him or how the fans would like to do a Highlander on the two of them.

e-man wrote: it's pathetic how "Queen" all of a sudden has become a revolving door of singers :(

GT wrote: If you don't like the new situation with Adam or want to see them live, that's fine,

GT wrote: You will probably think that my opinion on the band's appearance with Adam Lambert is going to be a predictably positive one and that this is what I am expected or told to say. So straight from the heart and from my experience of being a Queen fan since 1975, this is exactly my thoughts and feelings on the matter, nobody elses. I am very thrilled and excited that the band have chosen to have Adam as their vocalist for these gigs and personally I don't think anyone else could fill this particular gap. I feel Adam will bring glamour and theatricality back into the band, which has been missing since Freddie departed. He is young, good looking, a superb image, always looks like a rock star and has a great voice too - the perfect front man. And that is exactly what he is. He is here to fill the role of Queen's lead singer, at this particular time and not to replace Freddie, no one could do that. Like the situation with Paul Rodgers, he is not joining the band, just sitting in the vocal driving seat so Brian and Roger can do what they do best - putting on a great live concert filled with the best music catalogue in history. After all, this deserves to be heard on the live stage and indeed seen, and Adam can pull this off without question. Brian and Roger know their limitations, you can't play drums and guitar and sing and be the front men successfully. They need a lead singer to carry the weight of the vocalist and focal point and leave RT and BM to do what they do best - playing drums and guitar. Of course they will include their own vocals on some songs like they have before, but you can't expect them to do so for two hours and play their own instruments as well. Should they be using the name Queen? Yes of course, this is the brand name, it makes people take notice, helps sales of product and keeps the music alive. Does it really matter where a singer has come from? Slogging around the clubs for years or making it big via a TV show is irrelevant. A good singer is a good singer whatever their background. The same goes for any musician, if you are good then you deserve to be heard. Many negative opinions have expressed disbelief that our boys in their 60's should be playing with anyone in there 20's. Is this an ageist thing or just another excuse not to like this collaboration? I think this really does say how much Queen and Freddie have, and still are, influencing the new musicians and singers coming through. The likes of Jessie J, Katy Perry, Celio Green, Mc Fly and Lady Ga Ga (plus many others) have all been influenced by the band in recent years, and cite them as a huge influence in their own drive to become musicians and be the best at what they do. That is apart from all the artists and bands from the 1970's, 80's and 90's who were also affected by Queen. The amount of artists who have, and want to work with BM and RT is staggering, though most of the time work commitments don't allow or there is just not enough time. So why should Brian and Roger stop doing what they do best? Why should they retire or bow out gracefully from recording or playing live? It is their band name and legacy and they can do whatever they like with it. If you were good at a particular 'job', would you want to stop if that is what you have always done and still enjoy it? Probably not, so why should they stop when there are so many people who still want to see and hear Queen, in whatever way possible. Roger and Brian are very high profile here in the UK, always have been, so not a week goes by without one of them being on TV or radio, getting involved with something new or picking up an award of some kind. No other guitarist or drummer comes close to how popular these guys still are here and how the country holds them in such high regard. The musical also keeps the band in the public eye, attracting new audiences practically every night of the week, so much so that a touring version had to be set up to keep up with demand. Freddie has been gone for 20 years now, the band with just RT and BM at the helm have been going longer than they did when Freddie and John were with them, an achievement in itself, no other band would have survived the way Queen have. If you don't like the new situation with Adam or want to see them live, that's fine, that has always been the case, but don't slag the band off for every thing they do because it doesn't appeal to your own individual tastes or opinions. Yes, we all have a voice to express our thoughts and feelings, but some have been down right nasty and uncalled for. I wonder if they are real fans at all and should maybe get their musical enjoyment from other sources, or just listen to the band's output from 1973 to 1991. Queen's philosophy has always been to try new things, experiment and to keep themselves and us interested in what they want to do with the music. If you don't like it then don't go to see them live or buy anything with the Queen name on it- it is your choice entirely.

GT wrote: You will probably think that my opinion on the band's appearance with Adam Lambert is going to be a predictably positive one and that this is what I am expected or told to say. So straight from the heart and from my experience of being a Queen fan since 1975, this is exactly my thoughts and feelings on the matter, nobody elses. I am very thrilled and excited that the band have chosen to have Adam as their vocalist for these gigs and personally I don't think anyone else could fill this particular gap. I feel Adam will bring glamour and theatricality back into the band, which has been missing since Freddie departed. He is young, good looking, a superb image, always looks like a rock star and has a great voice too - the perfect front man. And that is exactly what he is. He is here to fill the role of Queen's lead singer, at this particular time and not to replace Freddie, no one could do that. Like the situation with Paul Rodgers, he is not joining the band, just sitting in the vocal driving seat so Brian and Roger can do what they do best - putting on a great live concert filled with the best music catalogue in history. After all, this deserves to be heard on the live stage and indeed seen, and Adam can pull this off without question. Brian and Roger know their limitations, you can't play drums and guitar and sing and be the front men successfully. They need a lead singer to carry the weight of the vocalist and focal point and leave RT and BM to do what they do best - playing drums and guitar. Of course they will include their own vocals on some songs like they have before, but you can't expect them to do so for two hours and play their own instruments as well. Should they be using the name Queen? Yes of course, this is the brand name, it makes people take notice, helps sales of product and keeps the music alive. Does it really matter where a singer has come from? Slogging around the clubs for years or making it big via a TV show is irrelevant. A good singer is a good singer whatever their background. The same goes for any musician, if you are good then you deserve to be heard. Many negative opinions have expressed disbelief that our boys in their 60's should be playing with anyone in there 20's. Is this an ageist thing or just another excuse not to like this collaboration? I think this really does say how much Queen and Freddie have, and still are, influencing the new musicians and singers coming through. The likes of Jessie J, Katy Perry, Celio Green, Mc Fly and Lady Ga Ga (plus many others) have all been influenced by the band in recent years, and cite them as a huge influence in their own drive to become musicians and be the best at what they do. That is apart from all the artists and bands from the 1970's, 80's and 90's who were also affected by Queen. The amount of artists who have, and want to work with BM and RT is staggering, though most of the time work commitments don't allow or there is just not enough time. So why should Brian and Roger stop doing what they do best? Why should they retire or bow out gracefully from recording or playing live? It is their band name and legacy and they can do whatever they like with it. If you were good at a particular 'job', would you want to stop if that is what you have always done and still enjoy it? Probably not, so why should they stop when there are so many people who still want to see and hear Queen, in whatever way possible. Roger and Brian are very high profile here in the UK, always have been, so not a week goes by without one of them being on TV or radio, getting involved with something new or picking up an award of some kind. No other guitarist or drummer comes close to how popular these guys still are here and how the country holds them in such high regard. The musical also keeps the band in the public eye, attracting new audiences practically every night of the week, so much so that a touring version had to be set up to keep up with demand. Freddie has been gone for 20 years now, the band with just RT and BM at the helm have been going longer than they did when Freddie and John were with them, an achievement in itself, no other band would have survived the way Queen have. If you don't like the new situation with Adam or want to see them live, that's fine, that has always been the case, but don't slag the band off for every thing they do because it doesn't appeal to your own individual tastes or opinions. Yes, we all have a voice to express our thoughts and feelings, but some have been down right nasty and uncalled for. I wonder if they are real fans at all and should maybe get their musical enjoyment from other sources, or just listen to the band's output from 1973 to 1991. Queen's philosophy has always been to try new things, experiment and to keep themselves and us interested in what they want to do with the music. If you don't like it then don't go to see them live or buy anything with the Queen nameon it - it is your choice entirely.

Michael Allred wrote: Why the fuck do people keep bringing up George Michael? What because of a performance 20 years ago? Have you seen or heard him lately? He was clearly still on something at the Brits, he's done, get over it. Further proof that Queen fans only live in the past and cannot accept anything new.

cmsdrums wrote: I've read that Jamie Moses has said on Facebook that he won't be playing on the Adam Lambert shows as they are going with a smaller band. That's interesting - they clearly need a bass player and keys, so I'm assuming Spike, plus either Danny Miranda or A.N. Other will be involved so that's only one less in the band. If that's the case, it seems strange that they would go for only one guitarist when Brian has played with another one for all the years since Freddie died - especially when Brian isn't getting any younger and Jamie was able to cover a lot of rhythm parts as Brisn was finding his way out of some solos.

YourValentine wrote: First of all - I am not "slating" Queen. Secondly : nobody ever blamed Brian or Roger when they played Queen material in their solo shows - on the contrary, it was always a highlight. That is exactly what Paul McCartney does: he plays Beatles and Wing material in his solo shows. Please compare the right scenarios. Led Zep did not really "carry on" after the death of Bonham, they split up. Later there was a "Page and Plant unleaded" tour and one-off appearances at Live Aid in 1985 and in the O2 arena in 2007 I believe. Anyway - I am not saying that BriRog should quit, I only think that AL is a real bad choice. Also, I think something new would be nice, either a new album or the release of something we have been waiting for over 20 years now. I do not see why playing the Greatest Hits with just another singer is such a great novelty. The suggestion that Brian and Roger listen to the opinion of fans has been disproven so often, you can rest assured :-)

Michael Allred wrote:

YourValentine wrote: First of all - I am not "slating" Queen. Secondly : nobody ever blamed Brian or Roger when they played Queen material in their solo shows - on the contrary, it was always a highlight. That is exactly what Paul McCartney does: he plays Beatles and Wing material in his solo shows. Please compare the right scenarios. Led Zep did not really "carry on" after the death of Bonham, they split up. Later there was a "Page and Plant unleaded" tour and one-off appearances at Live Aid in 1985 and in the O2 arena in 2007 I believe. Anyway - I am not saying that BriRog should quit, I only think that AL is a real bad choice. Also, I think something new would be nice, either a new album or the release of something we have been waiting for over 20 years now. I do not see why playing the Greatest Hits with just another singer is such a great novelty. The suggestion that Brian and Roger listen to the opinion of fans has been disproven so often, you can rest assured :-)

Why should they listen to a small group of negative fans? I'm glad they don't.

Holly2003 wrote: /QUOTE] Because as "Queen plus" they've produced hardly a thing worth listening to since Fred died.

Holly2003 wrote:

Michael Allred wrote:

YourValentine wrote:First of all - I am not "slating" Queen. Secondly : nobody ever blamed Brian or Roger when they played Queen material in their solo shows - on the contrary, it was always a highlight. That is exactly what Paul McCartney does: he plays Beatles and Wing material in his solo shows. Please compare the right scenarios. Led Zep did not really "carry on" after the death of Bonham, they split up. Later there was a "Page and Plant unleaded" tour and one-off appearances at Live Aid in 1985 and in the O2 arena in 2007 I believe.Anyway - I am not saying that BriRog should quit, I only think that AL is a real bad choice. Also, I think something new would be nice, either a new album or the release of something we have been waiting for over 20 years now. I do not see why playing the Greatest Hits with just another singer is such a great novelty. The suggestion that Brian and Roger listen to the opinion of fans has been disproven so often, you can rest assured :-)

Why should they listen to a small group of negative fans? I'm glad they don't.

Because as "Queen plus" they've produced hardly a thing worth listening to since Fred died.

Sheer Brass Neck wrote:

Holly2003 wrote: /QUOTE] Because as "Queen plus" they've produced hardly a thing worth listening to since Fred died.

And they don't have to because as long as they have fans like Michael Allred accepting the old dressed up as new they can milk the recycled cash cow forever.

4 x Vision wrote: Most fans seem bothered that having AL will somehow hurt Queen's reputation... it won't! Queen has survived Pepsi, Daffy Duck, Five etc and the band is going as strong as ever. Their legacy with freddie will never die, so why get yourselves so upset by AL playing a gig(s) with Bri and Rog under Queen +

Michael Allred wrote:

Holly2003 wrote:

Michael Allred wrote:

YourValentine wrote:First of all - I am not "slating" Queen. Secondly : nobody ever blamed Brian or Roger when they played Queen material in their solo shows - on the contrary, it was always a highlight. That is exactly what Paul McCartney does: he plays Beatles and Wing material in his solo shows. Please compare the right scenarios. Led Zep did not really "carry on" after the death of Bonham, they split up. Later there was a "Page and Plant unleaded" tour and one-off appearances at Live Aid in 1985 and in the O2 arena in 2007 I believe.Anyway - I am not saying that BriRog should quit, I only think that AL is a real bad choice. Also, I think something new would be nice, either a new album or the release of something we have been waiting for over 20 years now. I do not see why playing the Greatest Hits with just another singer is such a great novelty. The suggestion that Brian and Roger listen to the opinion of fans has been disproven so often, you can rest assured :-)

Why should they listen to a small group of negative fans? I'm glad they don't.

Because as "Queen plus" they've produced hardly a thing worth listening to since Fred died.

K, so don't listen to what they've produced thus far and ignore all future releases under that moniker. Problem solved.

Michael Allred wrote:

4 x Vision wrote: Most fans seem bothered that having AL will somehow hurt Queen's reputation... it won't! Queen has survived Pepsi, Daffy Duck, Five etc and the band is going as strong as ever. Their legacy with freddie will never die, so why get yourselves so upset by AL playing a gig(s) with Bri and Rog under Queen +

Because a small segment of Queen fans HAVE to complain about something....anything...

tomchristie22 wrote: Speaking as a huge Bowie fan, I can guarantee you I don't dislike AL for his choice of makeup and costume. I don't even necessarily dislike him. I just think it's absolutely stupid for an American Idol contestant and pop singer who surfaced in the late 00's to be fronting a legendary rock band from the early 70's. The difference in talent and importance is staggering. Imagine if Jimmy Page and Robert Plant did a show with Lady Ga Ga, or Ringo and Paul did a show with Justin Bieber. It's a similar level of absurdity.

Michael Allred wrote:

Sheer Brass Neck wrote:

Holly2003 wrote: /QUOTE] Because as "Queen plus" they've produced hardly a thing worth listening to since Fred died.

And they don't have to because as long as they have fans like Michael Allred accepting the old dressed up as new they can milk the recycled cash cow forever.

So at what point can we expect you to stop talking out of your ass?

Sheer Brass Neck wrote:

Michael Allred wrote:

Sheer Brass Neck wrote:

Holly2003 wrote: /QUOTE] Because as "Queen plus" they've produced hardly a thing worth listening to since Fred died.

And they don't have to because as long as they have fans like Michael Allred accepting the old dressed up as new they can milk the recycled cash cow forever.

So at what point can we expect you to stop talking out of your ass?

I guess as my ass makes more sense than your brain, Michael, never. Your answer is get over it for everything. If, and I hope and think you understand what Queen stood for, there is an unbelievably shocking lack of standards and beliefs, which is fine. I don't like it, and I don't think anybody gives a fuck what I think. Much the same as nobody gives a fuck what you think, but I understand that, the difference between us is I'm not foisting my opinion down everyone throats like you are. If you like the AL thing, great, I don't. That's not negative and you framing the argument as "Freddie's dead, move on", you show a lack of understanding the issue. Of course the irony in your George Michael being 20 years ago comment is rich given that Your Valentine said that Queen and AL are trotting out songs from 30 to 40 years old. UYep, that's new.

Sheer Brass Neck wrote: I guess as my ass makes more sense than your brain, Michael, never. Your answer is get over it for everything. If, and I hope and think you understand what Queen stood for, there is an unbelievably shocking lack of standards and beliefs, which is fine. I don't like it,and I don't think anybody gives a fuck what I think. Much the same as nobody gives a fuck what you think, but I understand that, the difference between us is I'm not foisting my opinion down everyone throats like you are. If you like the AL thing, great, I don't. That's not negative and you framing the argument as "Freddie's dead, move on", you show a lack of understanding the issue. Of course the irony in your George Michael being 20 years ago comment is rich given that Your Valentine said that Queen and AL are trotting out songs from 30 to 40 years old. UYep, that's new.

Marcos Napier wrote:

tomchristie22 wrote: Speaking as a huge Bowie fan, I can guarantee you I don't dislike AL for his choice of makeup and costume. I don't even necessarily dislike him. I just think it's absolutely stupid for an American Idol contestant and pop singer who surfaced in the late 00's to be fronting a legendary rock band from the early 70's. The difference in talent and importance is staggering. Imagine if Jimmy Page and Robert Plant did a show with Lady Ga Ga, or Ringo and Paul did a show with Justin Bieber. It's a similar level of absurdity.

*standing ovation*

GratefulFan wrote:

Sheer Brass Neck wrote: I guess as my ass makes more sense than your brain, Michael, never. Your answer is get over it for everything. If, and I hope and think you understand what Queen stood for, there is an unbelievably shocking lack of standards and beliefs, which is fine. I don't like it,and I don't think anybody gives a fuck what I think. Much the same as nobody gives a fuck what you think, but I understand that, the difference between us is I'm not foisting my opinion down everyone throats like you are. If you like the AL thing, great, I don't. That's not negative and you framing the argument as "Freddie's dead, move on", you show a lack of understanding the issue. Of course the irony in your George Michael being 20 years ago comment is rich given that Your Valentine said that Queen and AL are trotting out songs from 30 to 40 years old. UYep, that's new.

For the record, I give a frack what you think just fine.  Forget Michael on this subject, his intolerance for the thoughts of other people and his facile and puerile non response responses.  He showed 10 times the passion and upset when he was worried Melo Yelo was being taken of the shelves in his home state than he ever has about Queen's creative output or legacy. Anybody who can get that messed up over soda pop should be able to understand that things are important to other people, even when they're not important to him.

MERQRY wrote: They must play with him

Ozz wrote:

MERQRY wrote: They must play with him

Sumo was awesome, but Luca Prodan it has nothing to do with queen really

e-man wrote:

Marcos Napier wrote:

tomchristie22 wrote: Speaking as a huge Bowie fan, I can guarantee you I don't dislike AL for his choice of makeup and costume. I don't even necessarily dislike him. I just think it's absolutely stupid for an American Idol contestant and pop singer who surfaced in the late 00's to be fronting a legendary rock band from the early 70's. The difference in talent and importance is staggering. Imagine if Jimmy Page and Robert Plant did a show with Lady Ga Ga, or Ringo and Paul did a show with Justin Bieber. It's a similar level of absurdity.

*standing ovation*

make that another standing ovations

tomchristie22 wrote:

e-man wrote:

Marcos Napier wrote:

tomchristie22 wrote:Speaking as a huge Bowie fan, I can guarantee you I don't dislike AL for his choice of makeup and costume. I don't even necessarily dislike him. I just think it's absolutely stupid for an American Idol contestant and pop singer who surfaced in the late 00's to be fronting a legendary rock band from the early 70's. The difference in talent and importance is staggering. Imagine if Jimmy Page and Robert Plant did a show with Lady Ga Ga, or Ringo and Paul did a show with Justin Bieber. It's a similar level of absurdity.

*standing ovation*

make that another standing ovations

Well, two standing ovations - I'm flattered :)

tomchristie22 wrote: Speaking as a huge Bowie fan, I can guarantee you I don't dislike AL for his choice of makeup and costume. I don't even necessarily dislike him. I just think it's absolutely stupid for an American Idol contestant and pop singer who surfaced in the late 00's to be fronting a legendary rock band from the early 70's. The difference in talent and importance is staggering. Imagine if Jimmy Page and Robert Plant did a show with Lady Ga Ga, or Ringo and Paul did a show with Justin Bieber. It's a similar level of absurdity.

pittrek wrote: So they will also appear in Mockba in June

Sheer Brass Neck wrote:

Holly2003 wrote: /QUOTE] Because as "Queen plus" they've produced hardly a thing worth listening to since Fred died.

And they don't have to because as long as they have fans like Michael Allred accepting the old dressed up as new they can milk the recycled cash cow forever.

4 x Vision wrote:

Michael Allred wrote:

tomchristie22 wrote: Speaking as a huge Bowie fan, I can guarantee you I don't dislike AL for his choice of makeup and costume. I don't even necessarily dislike him. I just think it's absolutely stupid for an American Idol contestant and pop singer who surfaced in the late 00's to be fronting a legendary rock band from the early 70's. The difference in talent and importance is staggering. Imagine if Jimmy Page and Robert Plant did a show with Lady Ga Ga, or Ringo and Paul did a show with Justin Bieber. It's a similar level of absurdity.

You're placing an awful lot of importance on one guy singing with a band for two nights. If Lambert were to suddenly JOIN Queen, become an official member and de facto lead singer then your argument has some measure of validity. However that's not the case and you (like everyone else) are making a mountain out of a molehill. I do love the snobbery and elitism though. Very original amongst the online Queen fan populace.

Sheer Brass Neck wrote:

4 x Vision wrote:

People seem to be forgetting that Queen have a vast empire of new and younger fans who WANT to see and hear the old songs getting perfromed live. Who here went to see QPR to hear Call Me, Warboys, C-lebrity? I still think this guy will fulfill a purpose, letting them try some different material, hopefully some early stuff. End of the day, Bri and Rog want to still play Queen material, and have chosen someone with a good range and is well known to modern younger audiences. Anyone that doesn't rate his voice is being very stubborn and close minded. Queen have been very clever in keeping the brand alive, and this move will help them grow even stronger.

tomchristie22 wrote:

Michael Allred wrote:

tomchristie22 wrote: Speaking as a huge Bowie fan, I can guarantee you I don't dislike AL for his choice of makeup and costume. I don't even necessarily dislike him. I just think it's absolutely stupid for an American Idol contestant and pop singer who surfaced in the late 00's to be fronting a legendary rock band from the early 70's. The difference in talent and importance is staggering. Imagine if Jimmy Page and Robert Plant did a show with Lady Ga Ga, or Ringo and Paul did a show with Justin Bieber. It's a similar level of absurdity.

You're placing an awful lot of importance on one guy singing with a band for two nights. If Lambert were to suddenly JOIN Queen, become an official member and de facto lead singer then your argument has some measure of validity. However that's not the case and you (like everyone else) are making a mountain out of a molehill. I do love the snobbery and elitism though. Very original amongst the online Queen fan populace.

Point taken, though, to be fair, he has performed with them a number of times over the last couple of years, so it's more of a recurring thing than just the two upcoming shows.

tomchristie22 wrote: Really? Darn, I don't know what I'm talking about then. I swear he sung Champions on Idol...