| RafaelS 07.07.2014 22:55 |
Hi, I'm from Canada so I would like to know who in the blue hell is Paul Weller? I just read today that he once said that "Freddie was a cunt for wanting to bring ballet to the working class." Did he have the success Queen had? That's what I thought... |
| The Nosuch Disco 08.07.2014 03:20 |
Paul Weller is popular in the UK, can't speak for the rest of the world. He was part of The Jam and The Style Council then a solo artist. He was part of the punk/new wave/mod revival thing... so really, he's going to have it in for a band like Queen. I'm not sure when these comments were made but it was probably a soundbite to get an NME headline or something. Personally, I think he comes across as a bit of a twat, but some of his early and later music is quite good. |
| RafaelS 08.07.2014 03:50 |
I can assure you that nobody knows who the fuck he is in North America... |
| thomasquinn 32989 08.07.2014 05:48 |
RafaelSomma wrote: Hi, I'm from Canada so I would like to know who in the blue hell is Paul Weller? I just read today that he once said that "Freddie was a cunt for wanting to bring ballet to the working class." Did he have the success Queen had? That's what I thought...Ever heard of Google? Wikipedia? Or, for that matter, the Personal forum on QZ? What you're doing here is pretty close to trolling. |
| thomasquinn 32989 08.07.2014 05:50 |
RafaelSomma wrote: I can assure you that nobody knows who the fuck he is in North America...Ahhh, so THAT's why his last two albums went to No. 8 in the US charts! Seriously, you're going to bash on someone you haven't even heard of and are too lazy to google because he said something less than flattering about Freddie Mercury? Stepford. |
| cmsdrums 08.07.2014 06:35 |
Who is he? Someone who really is old enough to know better than to walk around with that ridiculous haircut thinking he's still 21............ |
| Benn Kempster 08.07.2014 06:43 |
Try Google or Wikipedia you retard. Don't embarrass yourself with questions like this. Do you speak for all North Americans? |
| splicksplack 08.07.2014 07:25 |
As a fan of both Queen (pre 1991) and Jam/ Style Council/ Paul Weller I have never come across him saying anything (good or bad) about Queen. I know that Johnny Rotten said a similar thing on UK Radio 1 once about Fred 'bringing ballet to the masses' which was probably a mis-quote lifted from the notorious NME interview ('Is This Man a Prat"). Paul Weller comes over as a bit abrasive sometimes and does tend to shoot from the hip but Queen have worse enemies than him. And he is a bloody good songwriter with an on-going credible career. Not a creative has-been living on past glories using a talent show twat to stand in for the irreplaceable. |
| splicksplack 08.07.2014 07:25 |
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| Day dop 08.07.2014 09:19 |
He's slagged off a number of musicians. link I bought Paul Weller's Stanley Road album back in the 90's, which is supposed to be his best album. Dull as dish water. As for him as a character, he comes over as a miserable bastard who takes himself way too seriously. |
| RafaelS 08.07.2014 10:42 |
thomasquinn 32989 wrote:Hold on mister police. I asked a simple question. No point of accusing me of trolling. I never did that and will not. Who are you anyway to say to people what they should say or no. You are the one who is trying to create havoc...RafaelSomma wrote: Hi, I'm from Canada so I would like to know who in the blue hell is Paul Weller? I just read today that he once said that "Freddie was a cunt for wanting to bring ballet to the working class." Did he have the success Queen had? That's what I thought...Ever heard of Google? Wikipedia? Or, for that matter, the Personal forum on QZ? What you're doing here is pretty close to trolling. |
| RafaelS 08.07.2014 10:44 |
thomasquinn 32989 wrote:Yeah go in the streets of any cities except New York and Los Angeles and nobody will be able to say who the guy is. Get a life anyway...RafaelSomma wrote: I can assure you that nobody knows who the fuck he is in North America...Ahhh, so THAT's why his last two albums went to No. 8 in the US charts! Seriously, you're going to bash on someone you haven't even heard of and are too lazy to google because he said something less than flattering about Freddie Mercury? Stepford. |
| thomasquinn 32989 08.07.2014 12:07 |
You get a life. You're throwing a hissy-fit over a musician you've never even heard of trying to put him down with the completely ridiculous claim that nobody's heard of him (I'm no fan and I've definitely heard of him, as has anyone with more than a cursory interest in popular music). You do so in a completely pointless topic in an inappropriate forum. So yeah, it really sounds like *I'm* the one who needs to get a life here... |
| RafaelS 08.07.2014 12:37 |
thomasquinn 32989 wrote: You get a life. You're throwing a hissy-fit over a musician you've never even heard of trying to put him down with the completely ridiculous claim that nobody's heard of him (I'm no fan and I've definitely heard of him, as has anyone with more than a cursory interest in popular music). You do so in a completely pointless topic in an inappropriate forum. So yeah, it really sounds like *I'm* the one who needs to get a life here...What are you trying to prove? Are you the police of right and wrong on the Forum? And I'm sorry I didn't choose the right forum because I don't lose my life (contrary to you) on this Forum. And who are you to decide why a topic is right or wrong. You're the only one who didn't touch the point of the topic because you had to bully trough the topic to show that you are a man and that you control things while I'm sure nobody gives a rat ass about. You're the one creating fights because you don't have anything to say. By the way, I've seen more pointless topic than this one...Also, I don't give a damn what you think and I will start any topic I want in respect of other members and in the right forum...but what you might say or think, I couldn't care less...have a nice day Groucho... |
| Apocalipsis_Darko 08.07.2014 13:25 |
He recorded brilliant records with the Jam, some great solo stuff. |
| ANAGRAMER 08.07.2014 13:38 |
Apocalipsis_Darko wrote: He recorded brilliant records with the Jam, some great solo stuff.Yes, true, but he can't sing for toffee! And he is an ambitious b@&£)(-/rd - whenever his band The Jam failed to crack the USA he ditched them for a pseudo-soul outfit, then dumped them and tired to be Eric Clapton He is where he deserved to be, plugging away in the smallest venues in the UK. I don't think Freddie had the slightest interest in his opinions... |
| scottmax 08.07.2014 13:44 |
He's actually just a cunt |
| Day dop 08.07.2014 13:58 |
It's been discussed here before.... link |
| RafaelS 08.07.2014 14:32 |
I didn't want to annoy anybody when I started this topic...but I'm happy that I annoyed Groucho... |
| Apocalipsis_Darko 08.07.2014 14:46 |
Well, I saw him in concert and he did good concerts by his age, and brilliant arrengment for the Stealy Council songs. Other thing is the person. The things are not white or black. |
| scottmax 08.07.2014 15:03 |
I loved the stealy council songs |
| AlbaNo1 08.07.2014 16:17 |
A throwaway remark by Weller in response a misquote. Nothing to see here. |
| brENsKi 08.07.2014 16:59 |
exactly...this ^^^ |
| The Real Wizard 09.07.2014 11:47 |
RafaelSomma wrote: I can assure you that nobody knows who the fuck he is in North America...Then I guess I'm not from North America.. ;) The Jam were a brilliant punk band, and Paul Weller's latest stuff is fab. "22 Dreams" is definitely one of my favourite albums of the last decade. Highly recommended. |
| andres_clip 09.07.2014 13:54 |
Hahahahaha not in Sweden either.LoL |
| Holly2003 09.07.2014 14:38 |
The Jam are mainly rememembered in the UK as a Mod band. Setting Sons is an excellent album and 'Smithers Jones' one of my favourite songs. It reminds me of The Beatles' 'A Day in a Life' and ELO's 'Diary of Horace Wimp'. Their most well-known song is probably 'That's Entertainment' from the Sound Affects album. |
| david (galashiels) 09.07.2014 15:03 |
when I see him at T IN THE PARK on sunday..I will pass on all your best regards lol. |
| scottmax 09.07.2014 16:29 |
david (galashiels) wrote: when I see him at T IN THE PARK on sunday..I will pass on all your best regards lol.Tell him he's a twat from me thanks!! |