| Togg 15.08.2012 09:48 |
Ok so lets see how we do here? try to answer/debate this without reducing it to 'He's bollocks as a singer, or some such' There would appear to be a good chance that Queen will be out on the road in some form in 2013 (If Spike's suposed mis-quoted comment is to be believed) So with that in mind, who would be the best person to front it. I think it's a given that Brian and Roger will only go out if someone else is going to do a bunch of the front work. So given that, would you rather pay to see Rodgers again, or Lambert? We've seen what both can do, my guess is Rodgers will not happen again he seems to have done his bit, So presumably that leaves Mr Lambert in the chair? Now anybody they choose will put a different spin on things, they will not be Freddie, but they will have to perform the songs in such a way to make them work for hardcore fans. So should they go with Lambert or find someone new? if so who? and why? Now skip past the first 26 posts that say Lamberts shit and we might have some interesting discussions.... maybe |
| Missreclusive 15.08.2012 10:21 |
Marc Martel On second thought, I love MM with QE and would rather see him tour with them but would be nice if he could do a couple of concerts with Bri and Rog. MM doesn't try to impersonate Freddie, but from seeing him perform I feel he could do Queen legacy some serious justice and do it with class allowing Brian and Roger to shine. |
| Rubbersuit 15.08.2012 10:48 |
George Michael. He showed at the Olympics that he can still command a stadium. |
| cmsdrums 15.08.2012 11:12 |
I think it will be Lambert. I think it should be Martel. I hope it's not Jeff Scott Soto. If they go for a 'name', and someone more one of their peers or contemporaries, I think George Michael would be able to do the job. I'm sure others will come to mind once I've posted. I would also be tempted to go for Danny Vaughn - not many will know him but he is in a band called Tyketto, used to be in Waysted, and also plays with Jamie Moses in an Eagles Tribute band. He has the quality and js a big Queen fan who would love to do it. I'd still like to see an album of new material, and a few fan club members only shows, with guest vocalists exploring the back catalogue. Slash did a great album with guest vocalists so I see no reason why they couldn't. . |
| mooghead 15.08.2012 11:26 |
I seriously cannot think of anyone on the planet who would get me remotely interested in a Queen+ thing. Stevie Wonder?!? |
| iLoveQueen11 15.08.2012 13:34 |
I think Brian & Roger should stop trying to go for something new and tour with Tim Staffel. (I apologize if I spelled that wrong) |
| MadTheSwine73 15.08.2012 14:18 |
iLoveQueen11 wrote: I think Brian & Roger should stop trying to go for something new and tour with Tim Staffel. (I apologize if I spelled that wrong)That would be great. |
| Micrówave 15.08.2012 16:32 |
Oh yeah, Tim Staffel is such a highly regarded singer. Sorry, Togg, but that's bollocks as a suggestion, or some such |
| Ozz 15.08.2012 20:28 |
George Michael. Great singer and performer, and enough old to fit the band now. Marc Martel it's awesome too. Sadly im pretty sure they will choose someone based in money/marketing factors than musical ones Tim Staffel will only fit in another smile reunion and he's not a professional musician anymore i think |
| Sheer Brass Neck 15.08.2012 21:05 |
Freddie Nelson. link While you're there, check out his Queen medley. Rock chops, great guitar, can sing like a sonofabitch. Only thing he's lacking is an appearance on a karaoke reality show so he's off Brian and Roger's radar because anyone who gets into Queen has to bring a demographic. Freddie Nelson can't, but he'd give them credibility in the rock world, something the haven't had for about 20 years. |
| winterspelt 15.08.2012 21:24 |
Robbie Williams |
| tomchristie22 16.08.2012 01:30 |
Staffel's voice isn't exactly what it was in 1969 anyway. |
| Togg 16.08.2012 03:12 |
I hope they use Jamie again, I feel Brian has a better chance to add touches that he has to drop if he is on his own, plus I think Jamie is a wonderful player and understands his role in the band perfectly. It would be cool to see Roger and Rufus work together again too. If this happens it could well be the last time they do go out properly so I hope they do it in style. |
| cmsdrums 16.08.2012 03:59 |
I disagree with Jamie being needed - whilst I like him, hes a great player and his involvement isn't detrimental, I was really pleasantly surprised at how good Brian was at Hammersmith, managing to put in a lot more subtle licks from the records which he didn't do even on the Paul Rodgers tour. A second guitar definitely wasn't missed. |
| Sebastian 16.08.2012 08:32 |
What I'd like to see, knowing very well chances of it actually happening are slim, would be more focus on the music (which is what Brian and Roger are fantastic at) and less on trying to sell large venues or make headlines. That would mean a different name of course (e.g. Taylor/May/...., or Taylor Mayed, or Meles meles, etc.) as it'd be a NEW band and, for once, NOT living in the past. I'd love to see them as a three-piece with someone, exploting their own musicianship and bringing nice arrangements without keyboards or a second drummer. Sometimes less is more. The third member should then, according to this plan, be a bassist, preferably a bassist/singer. No, not Roger Waters as he, genius as he is as a composer and lyricist, is barely a passable bassist and an awful singer (plus he's probably the one person in the world who's ego's as big as Brian's). Not Paul McCartney as he enjoys success with his own band (who are phenomenal, bar Wickens IMO) and he puts on a great show without having to call it Beatles+. The best choice, IMO, would be someone like Chris Squire or, even better (IMO) Roger Glover. Such a collaboration would hardly attract the uneducated masses and the man in the street, but f*ck it'd be very popular amongst people who appreciate great music, even if they're a huge minority. |
| Vali 16.08.2012 09:13 |
amen, Sebastian. That'd be the correct path to follow .... at least from 10 years ago, I'd say. |
| . 16.08.2012 10:25 |
Muse mashup |
| Compliance Queen1 16.08.2012 11:53 |
Vocal: Brian, Roger & Mark Martel Drums: Rufus + Roger Guitar: Brian Only Base: Dream John Deacon (we all want that right?) seriously the QE base player Keyboard: Mark Martel when needed required--who needs Spike! or The QE dude if one feels an organ is absolutely necessary.. I would want a more organic sound something a little different. A few suprises and exploring back catalog. QE did a nice job with that. |
| Silken 16.08.2012 12:01 |
George Michael. |
| Russian Headlong 16.08.2012 16:00 |
paul rodgers. |
| AlbaNo1 16.08.2012 17:08 |
I cant understand George Michael as a suggestion. Granted heis a talented singer and did a good job of Somebody to Love all at the tribute concert but his voice is not suited to Queen rock songs at all. |
| Wiley 16.08.2012 17:38 |
cmsdrums wrote: I disagree with Jamie being needed - whilst I like him, hes a great player and his involvement isn't detrimental, I was really pleasantly surprised at how good Brian was at Hammersmith, managing to put in a lot more subtle licks from the records which he didn't do even on the Paul Rodgers tour. A second guitar definitely wasn't missed.^ THIS! |
| waunakonor 16.08.2012 20:55 |
I'd submit a vote for Marc Martel. Maybe Martel and Soto together?
mooghead was like: I seriously cannot think of anyone on the planet who would get me remotely interested in a Queen+ thing. Stevie Wonder?!?Seriously? Why? Sebastian was all like: (plus he's probably the one person in the world who's ego's as big as Brian's).Whoa, what? Do you seriously think that Brian has the biggest ego ever? I don't think so. He didn't start firing band members in his attempt to completely change the direction of the band's music; in fact, he often got outvoted when he tried to change the band's direction (see: Hot Space). Plenty of celebrities have MUCH bigger egos than Brian. |
| Sebastian 16.08.2012 22:46 |
Brian has always supported Hot Space. |
| MercuryArts 17.08.2012 08:49 |
Sheer Brass Neck wrote: Freddie Nelson.link you're there, check out his Queen medley. Rock chops, great guitar, can sing like a sonofabitch. Only thing he's lacking is an appearance on a karaoke reality show so he's off Brian and Roger's radar because anyone who gets into Queen has to bring a demographic. Freddie Nelson can't, but he'd give them credibility in the rock world, something the haven't had for about 20 years.I just watched his Queen Medley. He does sound very good. He sings those song almost effortlessly. I doubt Brian & Roger would give him a second glance, mush less a first one. It would be going too far outside the box for them. |
| MercuryArts 17.08.2012 08:58 |
AlbaNo1 wrote: I cant understand George Michael as a suggestion. Granted heis a talented singer and did a good job of Somebody to Love all at the tribute concert but his voice is not suited to Queen rock songs at all.Agreed. George Michael could never belt out TYMD or FBG. I think Elton would be a good choice. He can still sing well. He has the range & the chops. Plus, the keyboard/piano situation would be solved. Will ot happen??? I'd say "Pope and a hang glider" |
| Togg 17.08.2012 11:15 |
Sebastian wrote: What I'd like to see, knowing very well chances of it actually happening are slim, would be more focus on the music (which is what Brian and Roger are fantastic at) and less on trying to sell large venues or make headlines. That would mean a different name of course (e.g. Taylor/May/...., or Taylor Mayed, or Meles meles, etc.) as it'd be a NEW band and, for once, NOT living in the past. I'd love to see them as a three-piece with someone, exploting their own musicianship and bringing nice arrangements without keyboards or a second drummer. Sometimes less is more. The third member should then, according to this plan, be a bassist, preferably a bassist/singer. No, not Roger Waters as he, genius as he is as a composer and lyricist, is barely a passable bassist and an awful singer (plus he's probably the one person in the world who's ego's as big as Brian's). Not Paul McCartney as he enjoys success with his own band (who are phenomenal, bar Wickens IMO) and he puts on a great show without having to call it Beatles+. The best choice, IMO, would be someone like Chris Squire or, even better (IMO) Roger Glover. Such a collaboration would hardly attract the uneducated masses and the man in the street, but f*ck it'd be very popular amongst people who appreciate great music, even if they're a huge minority.That would be interesting indeed, I'd certainly buy a ticket if I had my choice of Bass players it would have been Dee Murray from the old days with Elton, he was just stunning, listen to the double yellow brick road album if you ever want to hear melodic bass... sadly he died of cancer....so maybe Timothy whats his name from the Eagles, I always loved his Bass playing |
| john bodega 17.08.2012 11:27 |
The only reason people still talk about George Michael's performance was because they were expecting WHAM levels of awful, and what they got was a tasteful rendition of a Queen song. It was the pleasant surprise that left such a good feeling in the collective memory. Measured against some of the other crap at the Tribute, it must've seemed pretty amazing. To think about it from purely a vocal perspective, Martel's the man for the job. It'll never happen, for a lot of reasons I'm sure we're all grown-up enough to grasp. |
| e-man 17.08.2012 11:32 |
as I've said before; to go out as Queen without Freddie was, perhaps, inevitable. It took them 14 years, but they did it. and they took the bull by its horn and did without falling in the nostalgia trap. a tour, an album, and another tour. took alot of balls to make that decision, and many people disagreed with it. fair play. now; every subsequent time they decide to go out as Queen with a different singer, it cheapens the brand "Queen" in a MAJOR way. Lambert is, basically, Queen's third singer. I hate the idea of Queen with lambert, and the fact that he came from a reality show which bri and rog so often have publicly slagged off. it is HORRIBLE imo. having said that, to throw lambert out and bring in a FOURTH singer, would be just as ridiculous. like it or not, the "Queen" that functions (i.e - bri, rog + whoever), is becoming a washed out entity just like so many once great names have become. they cling on to the brand, but several original members are gone. not only that, the replacements are gone too to sum up? either go out as "may & taylor" or don't do it at all. |
| Ghostwithasmile is BACK! 17.08.2012 12:02 |
Ozz wrote: George Michael. Great singer and performer, and enough old to fit the band now.Don't think Bri and Rog would be happy to loose another leadsinger by aids... |
| AdamMethos 17.08.2012 12:30 |
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| Missreclusive 17.08.2012 13:11 |
Chaplin is good and far better suited than AL for sure. I am still hoping they will wake up and take on Marc Martel. I agree, a collaboration on some new songs with him would be very interesting and I seriously doubt it would be disasterous. Any one of you who didn't get to experience QE live should do so if given the chance. Would be thrilling to hear more of the back catalogue with Martel, Roger and Brian doing vocals. I know it's too much to wish for. |
| mooghead 17.08.2012 13:15 |
Ok.. I am going to say it.... am I the only person here who has no idea who 'Marc Martel' is? |
| mooghead 17.08.2012 13:16 |
According to Wiki he is the singer in a christian rock band?!??!?! |
| Missreclusive 17.08.2012 14:16 |
Yes, he is that and he was singer with Queen Extravaganza. Plenty of youtubes. Check these two out. link link |
| Compliance Queen1 17.08.2012 14:23 |
mooghead wrote: According to Wiki he is the singer in a christian rock band?!??!?!Marc Martel is/was one of the vocalists for Queen Extravanza link link |
| mooghead 18.08.2012 05:58 |
I can't bring myself to click on the links, my brain won't let me |
| ghostofasmile1968 18.08.2012 08:25 |
Marc Martel is one of the singers of Queen Extravaganza. Mooghead- I'm surprised you didn't know that. |
| ghostofasmile1968 18.08.2012 08:26 |
And he doesn't play an upright bass... |
| cmsdrums 18.08.2012 12:47 |
To go out as ''May & Taylor', rather than billed as Queen would be the way to go, which would enable them to then pick any number of singers to perform the catalogue and hopefully any new stuff too, without being accused of cashing in on or sullying the Queen name. Won't happen though |
| Fireplace 18.08.2012 16:40 |
It's all bollocks, the job has already been given to Jessie J., who will tour under the name "Queen + Jessie J. Without Queen". |