| Jav92 08.04.2014 12:28 |
Hi guys! I'm new on the forum so I apologize if I make any mistake. I haven't found this topic on the forum and I think that it's interesting. All of us know that no one could replace Freddy, but let's imagine that you were able to choose the ideal singer for the actual group (BM, RT and support musicians). Not including Adam Lambert or Paul Rodgers, who do you think would be the best singer for the group? I'm Spanish, so I'm sorry if I've made any language mistake! |
| luthorn 08.04.2014 12:39 |
Christina Aguilera probably comes the closest in terms of vocal range and performance. |
| mooghead 08.04.2014 14:00 |
Kill me now. |
| pittrek 08.04.2014 14:10 |
Who the fuck is Freddy? Mr. Krueger? |
| Jav92 08.04.2014 16:28 |
Ups!! I mean Freddie!! |
| SweetCaroline 08.04.2014 18:33 |
What's the point? Brian and Roger have already chosen to tour in 28 locations in the U.S., Canada, South Korea and Japan this coming summer with Adam Lambert! You are kind of late to the party. If there is another tour in 2015 perhaps you can send your suggestions to Brian and Roger THEN! |
| FreddieCat 08.04.2014 19:22 |
SweetCaroline wrote: What's the point? Brian and Roger have already chosen to tour in 28 locations in the U.S., Canada, South Korea and Japan this coming summer with Adam Lambert! You are kind of late to the party. If there is another tour in 2015 perhaps you can send your suggestions to Brian and Roger THEN!Hypothetical question only and a reasonable one IMO. |
| matt z 08.04.2014 21:48 |
I've said it before. Lacking an all star vh1 honors ceremony with ppl like Steve Tyler, Annie Lennox, George Michael, Harry Connick Jr, Pink, Christina Aguilera, Dave and Taylor from foo fighters, Bruce Dickinson, Sarah Brightman etc it would really come down to two. (Dismissing Jeff Scott Soto he has limited mass appeal as well as Mattel) 1. Pink (yes, that one. ) 2. Chris Cornell That's all I can think of without the voice detracting |
| Sheer Brass Neck 08.04.2014 22:15 |
Freddie Nelson, Billy Squier, Dave Grohl, Gary Cherone are all better choices than AFL. |
| Jimmy Dean 08.04.2014 23:30 |
Matthew Bellamy. I truly believe he would do them justice. The vocal range is definitely there. |
| SweetCaroline 08.04.2014 23:34 |
matt z wrote: I've said it before. Lacking an all star vh1 honors ceremony with ppl like Steve Tyler, Annie Lennox, George Michael, Harry Connick Jr, Pink, Christina Aguilera, Dave and Taylor from foo fighters, Bruce Dickinson, Sarah Brightman etc it would really come down to two. (Dismissing Jeff Scott Soto he has limited mass appeal as well as Mattel) 1. Pink (yes, that one. ) 2. Chris Cornell That's all I can think of without the voice detractingI'll be interested in what you think about this after you've attended the concert at The Forum in July! |
| FlorianS 09.04.2014 00:58 |
Matthew Bellamy! |
| matt z 09.04.2014 02:56 |
Wow how could I have forgotten Tom Chaplin ' s recent performance of IAHL a song "that had maybe never been played before" ;-) Yeah Bellamy would be pretty good for all but the moodiest of songs Sweet Caroline. ... I'm sure Adam will do a good job considering he's gotten better in "the role" Still don't like his timbre much. Sweet Caroline. ... As in Neil Diamond? Great songwriter. ... horrible singer |
| gregorsamsa 09.04.2014 03:52 |
Tracy Chapman |
| cmsdrums 09.04.2014 04:01 |
Danny Vaughn. Incredible vocalist - has some edge to his voice when required, but also the smoothness. He also plays in a band with Jamie Moses (and also happens to be friends with Jeff Scott Soto) so could get connected that way. Yes - Matt Bellamy would be a good fit I reckon, and if George Michael got himself together and wanted to stretch his pipes away from the lounge music he has centred on for the last few years, he would still be great I'm sure. |
| Jav92 09.04.2014 04:11 |
FreddieCat wrote:I know that they're gonna tour in those locations. Obviously, as you've said, it's an hypothetical question! I'm sure we've all thought about who would be the best singer to replace Freddie Mercury.SweetCaroline wrote: What's the point? Brian and Roger have already chosen to tour in 28 locations in the U.S., Canada, South Korea and Japan this coming summer with Adam Lambert! You are kind of late to the party. If there is another tour in 2015 perhaps you can send your suggestions to Brian and Roger THEN!Hypothetical question only and a reasonable one IMO. In my opinion George Michael would have been a good choice, his refusal was a shame! And I also like Gary Cherone. Paul Rodgers is also a great singer, so I think that he did a great job! Anyway, there's nobody like Freddie! |
| SweetCaroline 09.04.2014 08:08 |
matt z wrote: Wow how could I have forgotten Tom Chaplin ' s recent performance of IAHL a song "that had maybe never been played before" ;-) Yeah Bellamy would be pretty good for all but the moodiest of songs Sweet Caroline. ... I'm sure Adam will do a good job considering he's gotten better in "the role" Still don't like his timbre much. Sweet Caroline. ... As in Neil Diamond? Great songwriter. ... horrible singerNeil is my all-time favorite (along with Freddie of course) and I love his deep, gravelly voice. I couldn't believe how that little guy can hold a live audience spellbound for a whole concert with his amazing songs and charisma! |
| brENsKi 09.04.2014 12:58 |
gregorsamsa wrote: Tracy Chapmanhahaha graham Chapman woulda been a better bet |
| Iron Butterfly 09.04.2014 14:18 |
SweetCaroline wrote::omatt z wrote: Wow how could I have forgotten Tom Chaplin ' s recent performance of IAHL a song "that had maybe never been played before" ;-) Yeah Bellamy would be pretty good for all but the moodiest of songs Sweet Caroline. ... I'm sure Adam will do a good job considering he's gotten better in "the role" Still don't like his timbre much. Sweet Caroline. ... As in Neil Diamond? Great songwriter. ... horrible singerNeil is my all-time favorite (along with Freddie of course) and I love his deep, gravelly voice. I couldn't believe how that little guy can hold a live audience spellbound for a whole concert with his amazing songs and charisma! I thought it was AL as your favorite. I'm sure you posted that before. Nice that your script never changes, no matter who you are discussing! |
| FreddieCat 10.04.2014 10:00 |
I believe the most amazing replacement of Freddie was Brian's completion of TSMGO. I had to listen to the song several times to hear the point at which Brian took over. Really precious to me. Dr. May has sang Queen songs so many times that I would also give him my overall 'best Freddie replacement'. |
| noorie 10.04.2014 10:22 |
FreddieCat wrote: I believe the most amazing replacement of Freddie was Brian's completion of TSMGO. I had to listen to the song several times to hear the point at which Brian took over. Really precious to me. Dr. May has sang Queen songs so many times that I would also give him my overall 'best Freddie replacement'.I think you mean the song 'Mother Love'. That was the one Brian completed, not TSMGO. |
| FreddieCat 10.04.2014 11:48 |
noorie wrote:YES!!!! (brain on pain killers for the broken femur!)FreddieCat wrote: I believe the most amazing replacement of Freddie was Brian's completion of TSMGO. I had to listen to the song several times to hear the point at which Brian took over. Really precious to me. Dr. May has sang Queen songs so many times that I would also give him my overall 'best Freddie replacement'.I think you mean the song 'Mother Love'. That was the one Brian completed, not TSMGO. |
| Day dop 26.06.2014 14:31 |
I always thought this guy was alright. link |
| SkyeTV 26.06.2014 15:55 |
brENsKi wrote:I heard that Mark Chapman's a good shot.gregorsamsa wrote: Tracy Chapmanhahaha graham Chapman woulda been a better bet |
| Doga 26.06.2014 16:04 |
Matt Bellamy is awesome, but i doubt he will tour with Queen, Muse is very busy at the moment. But a few tracks of him, Brian & Roger would be a heaven's gift. Listen to these songs and don't tell me they haven't a Queen vibe. Knights of Cydonia link Exogenesis link |
| Stelios 26.06.2014 17:49 |
George Michael, period. He is the only who comes close to Freddie in terms of real artistry. His vocals are top notch although getting older seems he focuses more on the lower register of his voice.And yes, drugs/depression didnt help. However if he joined Queen back on 1992 i bet he would have treated his voice and to certain extent his public persona or private life differently. Also he was/is the only contemporary male artist that Freddie said he respected vocaly. Its on "Queen for an hour" 1989 interview. But lets not forget that on 1992 he was already an established artist, with his own history, "agenda" and ...demons as well,and also in the second prime of his career back then. Tottaly different story from Rogers or Lambert. The only thing is he was never a rock singer. However his dynamics,charisma and diversity could have led Queen to a perhaps less rock but equally interesting music path. |
| Stelios 26.06.2014 17:49 |
double post |
| Stelios 26.06.2014 18:42 |
SweetCaroline wrote: In my opinion George Michael would have been a good choice, his refusal was a shame! ANSWER/QUESTION Did he actually reffused? I mean was there ever a "proper" invitation from the band to be the lead singer? |
| Marcos Napier 26.06.2014 19:29 |
We all know it's John Deacon. When he was rejected after the first business meeting, he just left for good. |
| Day dop 26.06.2014 20:18 |
George Michael lacks the humour for Queen, in my opinion. He's good, but he always comes over serious. |
| matt z 26.06.2014 20:48 |
They should have toured with Prince on bass and vocals and Michael Jackson on lead. That would have been great. ..mm. true Rock Royalty. .. Hmmm....... so much valium for my broken.... uh... finger. Adam's actually doing a good job. His stage persona ain't much ; he's not charismatic. ... but then again this is THE dream gig, and must be really intimidating. For George Michael fans. ... he's basically looking like a GM clone sometimes. That and 78-79 Freddie The first time out he looked like a drag queen version of Gary Numan. And after cutting down the ridiculous trills and annoyances he's keeping his voice quite fitting for the queen catalogue. He doesn't sound as shrill. Just my opinion. His timbre is far different than Freddie... but looking at Brian in the first show towards the end of STL its become apparent that they are SET on keeping this guy. I'd anticipate a project in the studio, if even a charitable thing. |
| winterspelt 26.06.2014 21:04 |
The guy from Keane did a nice job on Its a Hard Life, also this guy Jimmy Gnecco could be a nice option. |
| Stelios 27.06.2014 03:43 |
Day dop wrote: George Michael lacks the humour for Queen, in my opinion. He's good, but he always comes over serious.In real life he has got a lot of humour and quite venomus and articulate, almost like Freddie actually. In stage i agree. Too sober. He so hard tried to detach hishelf from WHAM! ( who used humour and camp) going to the other end of the spectrum. |
| Stelios 27.06.2014 03:49 |
matt z wrote: For George Michael fans. ... he's basically looking like a GM clone sometimes. That and 78-79 FreddieI ve been a hard-core GM fan for years but what you say never crossed my mind. The gay-Elvis remark i read somewhere seemed more spot-on. The 78-79 Freddie thing...Oh come on.Noone ever looked THAT bad... |
| matt z 27.06.2014 06:25 |
^ I mean the biker look....DSMN not the sequin red onesie or the popcorn bucket short shorts with suspenders. (*all looks he really pulled off imho) Only time they looked bad was in the kimonos and on the works tour. Wtf were they thinking? I know it was the 80's but I mean. ...c'mon! Ffs! |
| Costa86 27.06.2014 08:32 |
I have this daft idea that it would be fantastic if Queen could team up with Elton John, with John Deacon also coming back just for this occasion, and do three shows - one in Tokyo, one in Budapest and a last one in London (Wembley). They then could bow out gracefully, forever. I think the fans would go absolutely nuts for something like that. IMHO Elton John sang TSMGO rather competently. |
| ptr 27.06.2014 11:04 |
To be honest, this is very interesting topic.... It would project our tastes into our options. :) I have to admit that my dream never happened..... and will never happen. I always thought that best ever option for singer with Queen+ project would be Ronnie James Dio. Sometimes he's described as "Freddie Mercury of hard & heavy" and I think that it's brilliant description! :) But other names: 1.) John Farnham 2.) Paul Rodgers 3.) Tom Chaplin 4.) George Michael 5.) JSS |
| jazz 1979 27.06.2014 11:11 |
Paul Rodgers did a great job where as Adam Lambert is just a fucking idiot wanna pop twat ... I think Robbie Williams would have done a fantastic job |
| queenside 27.06.2014 11:32 |
if ronnie dio joined them in the 90's after freddie died and they did a innuendo tour that would be awesome. he is his own man and legend, his voice was incredible and he could hit those high notes and he also had a commanding stage presence and charisma. what really could you ask out of the frontman? and also he is the only musicican/singer along with freddie, gillan in the 70's and possibly michael matijevic that i could imagine singing opera without laughing. i like axl rose and his voice but just try to imagine with straight face him singing opera. |
| brENsKi 27.06.2014 12:02 |
queenside wrote: if ronnie dio joined them in the 90's after freddie died and they did a innuendo tour that would be awesome. he is his own man and legend, his voice was incredible and he could hit those high notes and he also had a commanding stage presence and charisma. what really could you ask out of the frontman? and also he is the only musicican/singer along with freddie, gillan in the 70's and possibly michael matijevic that i could imagine singing opera without laughing. i like axl rose and his voice but just try to imagine with straight face him singing opera.dio - a given on some tracks - but the setlist would also be padded out with rainbow/dio/sabbs tracks - some of which don't suit brian's style gillan - noooooooooooooooo!!! he's a squealer...with only one style...deffo not axl - regardless of what he can/can't sing (mostly can't btw) - he's a every kind of d*ck/c*nt and arseh*le rolled into one - which makes him unworkable as a bandmember....13yrs for one album - and then it was crap? f*ck him |
| Day dop 27.06.2014 12:14 |
Stelios wrote:I don't disagree. He's always come across alright on his interviews.Day dop wrote: George Michael lacks the humour for Queen, in my opinion. He's good, but he always comes over serious.In real life he has got a lot of humour and quite venomus and articulate, almost like Freddie actually. In stage i agree. Too sober. He so hard tried to detach hishelf from WHAM! ( who used humour and camp) going to the other end of the spectrum. |
| queenside 28.06.2014 09:31 |
if dio joined brian and roger in the 70's they could do concerts without rainbow/dio/sabbath stuff although i think many people would enjoy at least one song per band. gillan had one of the most amazing voices in the 70's, who else can sing child in time like that? that's just one song but he was brilliant on pretty much anything then. |
| Mercuryworks 28.06.2014 09:59 |
I hate to say you are wrong with ALL of these choices (Bellamy, Grohl, Michaels and ...Pink) but don't forget how people grade these singers. I'll compare it to the Batman movie series, in a sense, as people always seem to associate the worst aspects of their career in relation to their new role: Michael Keaton (Mr. Mom) Christian Bale (American Psycho - Not really) Ben Affleck (Gigli) or even the Brokeback Mountain actor who won most people's heart. To answer the question though: The best singer in tone quality and range may be Red Panther or something from The Protomen link hard song to sing and that is still a stretch... Queen was lucky enough to put out a GREAT discography of highs and lows, Beatles are the only other ones (I can think of) to do that. Please Please Me to Abbey Road is great in giving you a satisfying career. Maybe its the same with Pink Floyd. What I really think everyone should try to do is support the bands that are coming out now that give it their all (especially in the race to become worthy of Queen quality) My number one pick is DEFINITELY Foxy Shazam. I've seen these guys live for a while. Freddie would get tired following this guy on stage. Here is them trying to be Queen several times. Vocally, background vocals and silliness: link -Would have fit in Jazz. link -The closest thing to a modern Fat Bottomed girls. They have a lot of great material to fix your appetite. Bassist even has some John Deacon-ish riffs in "Holy Touch". Yet they find little support because of this elitism to classic rock. My Chemical Romance and Fun.now have a stigma due to their fame but "Welcome to the Black Parade"and "Aim and Ignite" have Queen all over them. |
| Day dop 28.06.2014 10:11 |
Foxy Shazam are much like The Darkness, only a little less bearable for me. |
| Mercuryworks 28.06.2014 10:24 |
ONE album is like the darkness link Could that be like the Darkness link Is that the Darkness link No it seems like it was one album link All live. The worst thing you can do is stick a band to their biggest album/hit. They guys have songs that'd fit on any Queen albums and not as outtakes. By that logic,Queen in America is just a funk/rockabilly band. |
| Mercuryworks 28.06.2014 10:40 |
In an effort to listen to what you're hearing with the Darkness and Foxy Shazam. It actually sounds like you're jumping on some accusation bandwagon that really, like I said, has a bit of truth in ONE album. But then again,maybe some close minded individuals have passed on Queen because of Hot Space back in the day. The Darkness has a lot more in common with AC/DC, Aerosmith, Boston and the "Classic Rock" sound... Foxy is more artistic in their approach with a tinge of Queen. EDIT: The two songs I heard were "With a Woman" and "Everybody have a Good Time" prior to that I knew "I Believe in a thing called Love" and "One way ticket" |
| Stelios 01.07.2014 19:35 |
queenside wrote: if ronnie dio joined them in the 90's after freddie died and they did a innuendo tour that would be awesome. he is his own man and legend, his voice was incredible and he could hit those high notes and he also had a commanding stage presence and charisma. what really could you ask out of the frontman? and also he is the only musicican/singer along with freddie, gillan in the 70's and possibly michael matijevic that i could imagine singing opera without laughing. i like axl rose and his voice but just try to imagine with straight face him singing opera.innuendo was way to personal.autobiographical and special album.A tour based on that with anyone other than Freddie in charge, especially at that time would, be a disgrace i believe, |
| SkyeTV 02.07.2014 03:02 |
This is true, Stelios. My thoughts on the matter exactly. |
| Pingfah 02.07.2014 10:14 |
As others have said, George Michael or Matthew Bellamy. I think they both "get" Queen. |
| ptr 03.07.2014 07:56 |
queenside wrote: if ronnie dio joined them in the 90's after freddie died and they did a innuendo tour that would be awesome. he is his own man and legend, his voice was incredible and he could hit those high notes and he also had a commanding stage presence and charisma. what really could you ask out of the frontman? and also he is the only musicican/singer along with freddie, gillan in the 70's and possibly michael matijevic that i could imagine singing opera without laughing. i like axl rose and his voice but just try to imagine with straight face him singing opera. I think that in 90s after Freddie died it would be way too soon but it's sad they never crossed their paths on stage. As Dio was with Sabbath in 92, it would be great if he was invited with Iommi too for Tribute....I think that he would be able to amaze everyone till the very end - he still had his voice.... link |
| ptr 03.07.2014 07:59 |
brENsKi wrote: gillan - noooooooooooooooo!!! he's a squealer...with only one style...deffo not Please try to get much deeper into IG's career before writing such a silly judgement.... ;) |
| Stelios 03.07.2014 08:05 |
Pingfah wrote: As others have said, George Michael or Matthew Bellamy. I think they both "get" Queen.Matthew Bellamy does get Queen but from what i have watched on you tube,his voice in live performances dosen't have much of a "body" or thickness to it. Just my impression. |
| Sheer Brass Neck 03.07.2014 22:07 |
^^^ And AL's voice has a "body" or thickness to it? Can hit all the notes but has no heft in his voice. |
| Doga 03.07.2014 22:22 |
Stelios wrote: Matthew Bellamy does get Queen but from what i have watched on you tube,his voice in live performances dosen't have much of a "body" or thickness to it. Just my impression.On what gig have you based to that impression? Actually Bellamy is an ace singer live. Of course, he has better gigs than others. For example, ''Live in Rome'' can be the Muse equal to ''Live at Wembley''. And the last Muse gigs at Coachella he was really ill. |
| queenside 04.07.2014 09:02 |
ptr wrote:maybe it would be too soon but looking it from singer/vocal/frontman perspective he would be a great choice cos he comes from his own place and had a big character musically speaking, he would hit those high notes and made those songs his own cos he just had that amazing ability to do that, just listen to his singing on ozzy era songs.queenside wrote: if ronnie dio joined them in the 90's after freddie died and they did a innuendo tour that would be awesome. he is his own man and legend, his voice was incredible and he could hit those high notes and he also had a commanding stage presence and charisma. what really could you ask out of the frontman? and also he is the only musicican/singer along with freddie, gillan in the 70's and possibly michael matijevic that i could imagine singing opera without laughing. i like axl rose and his voice but just try to imagine with straight face him singing opera.I think that in 90s after Freddie died it would be way too soon but it's sad they never crossed their paths on stage. As Dio was with Sabbath in 92, it would be great if he was invited with Iommi too for Tribute....I think that he would be able to amaze everyone till the very end - he still had his voice.... link |
| Stelios 04.07.2014 09:56 |
Sheer Brass Neck wrote: ^^^ And AL's voice has a "body" or thickness to it? Can hit all the notes but has no heft in his voice.You're inside my mind. I was just about to add that but i thought it's common knowledge by now. |
| Stelios 04.07.2014 10:00 |
Doga wrote:Just a general idea of various performances.Stelios wrote: Matthew Bellamy does get Queen but from what i have watched on you tube,his voice in live performances dosen't have much of a "body" or thickness to it. Just my impression.On what gig have you based to that impression? Actually Bellamy is an ace singer live. Of course, he has better gigs than others. For example, ''Live in Rome'' can be the Muse equal to ''Live at Wembley''. And the last Muse gigs at Coachella he was really ill. Actually it "hit home" on Olympics-2014 ceremony . |
| gecko4 06.07.2014 21:43 |
well its been awhile since i been here, but i think Chrissy Hynde would be perfect as a singer, her voice and her attitude |