QueenZone discussion #1538591

SweetCaroline wrote: They didn’t think it would be appropriate since their movie is nominated.

SweetCaroline wrote: They probably could have or should perform Bohemian Rhapsody since the nominated songs are being performed.

dysan wrote: FYI they cannot play live anymore in a live situation

Makka wrote:

dysan wrote: FYI they cannot play live anymore in a live situation

What's wrong with their live playing? Still play pretty damn good if you ask me.

Michael Allred wrote: Iron Butterfly, the Oscars have no host. They would be looking for ways to put on an entertaining show. Queen performing a song from one of the top 10 highest grossing films worldwide would be a smart choice.

Michael Allred wrote: Rockchic, while there may have been some lip synching in the past, it's primarily a live performance and there is no requirement to mime. As for the statement you attributed to Brian, they have made exceptions in the past. I believe it was 1984 or so where they "performed" and chose to do so because of the huge TV viewing audience.

SweetCaroline wrote: Performing “Bohemian Rhapsody” live would be an outstanding beginning to the Oscars show. Maybe it will still happen. They seem to like surprising people.

matt z wrote: TWO MINUTES AGO: source TWITTER "NOPE! We never turned down playing at the Oscars. We're just happy and proud that Bohemian.... has received 5 nominations and we will be there in support !!!" - Dr Brian May Case closed

matt z wrote: TWO MINUTES AGO: source TWITTER "NOPE! We never turned down playing at the Oscars. We're just happy and proud that Bohemian.... has received 5 nominations and we will be there in support !!!" - Dr Brian May Case closed

SweetCaroline wrote: He said it was never turned down. Let that sink in.0

SweetCaroline wrote: No Grammys this year. Nothing to nominate. Maybe next year? Adam’s wonderful performance at the Kennedy Center and the upcoming Elvis special has been very encouraging as well as the Wicked anniversary show. I don’t remember if the original Queen band ever performed at the Grammys, Oscars, etc.

sammyfrankfreddie96 wrote: @SweetCaroline: Hello! I'm trying to be totally unbiased so forgive me if I come off rude. But I've been lurking a lot, and have tried to understand the anger you seem to generate. But statements like these: "I don’t remember if the original Queen band ever performed at the Grammys, Oscars, etc." After you take time to mention that: "Adam’s wonderful performance at the Kennedy Center and the upcoming Elvis special has been very encouraging as well as the Wicked anniversary show." To me, it seems like you're trying to imply that because Adam has performed at various TV specials and shows and what have you, that he somewhat elevates Queen's current status/right to being included in these shows. If you were an Adam fan first and came to Queen because of him, thats fine and all it means is you found their music through a different means than most, but you gotta remember most people are here because of the original quartet and Freddie is held very close to people's hearts. Let Adam and Freddie's inputs to Brain/Roger be separate and remember Adam is truly, really, a means for them to be able to perform live and let people hear the music in person and he is definitely not to many people's tastes. I think people are put off by you because you try to make a lot of things about Adam in a forum thats mainly devoted to the actual "Queen" band and not "Queen +", especially in Adam's case; and you seem devoted to mainly discussing Adam. This is a Queen forum, not an Adam forum, and it may be wise to keep that in mind in future conversation. Freddie is very important to a lot of people here. Adam? Not so much... Not disrespect to Adam or anybody here intended by the way.

Another Roger (re) wrote: In music history Adam Lambert is nothing. Freddie Mercury's legacy as songwriter, singer and live performer sold the current biopic single handedly. The achievement is such a testament to the music and his abilities. Even with bad critics it outsold any biopic that has been ever made. Lambert on the other hand is just a singer without much else. There is nothing special about him at all. In my ears he sounds terrible as well. Let the guy dry up in is own boring solo career. The man makes a living out of Freddie's life.

rockchic65 wrote: And regarding Caroline being a fan - I've no idea how much of a Queen fan she was/is but I don't think it's necessary to know all the minutiae about a band or anyone in it to be a fan. I know quite a bit about Queen since they always interested me but I'm a fan of plenty musicians/bands music without knowing hardly anything about them beyond who plays what in the band, nothing about their history or personal lives but still love their music and still consider myself a fan. I think there's a huge difference between loving someones music and being what you could call a "die hard fan" who needs to know every little detail about their icons.

Holly2003 wrote:

Another Roger (re) wrote: In music history Adam Lambert is nothing. Freddie Mercury's legacy as songwriter, singer and live performer sold the current biopic single handedly. The achievement is such a testament to the music and his abilities. Even with bad critics it outsold any biopic that has been ever made. Lambert on the other hand is just a singer without much else. There is nothing special about him at all. In my ears he sounds terrible as well. Let the guy dry up in is own boring solo career. The man makes a living out of Freddie's life.

Almost 100% agree with you except Lambert will likely have a career outside QAL, probably in musical theatre which is where his voice is best suited.

SweetCaroline wrote: Gee, I didn’t know IB/Icy was secretly living in my house back in the ‘70’s and ‘80’s when we were watching Queen on TV. Yes, I mixed up their Live Aid performance with the one in Wembley the following year, but IB didn’t know they existed until the Fredfie Tribute in 1992. So how she is the expert about them is a mystery. I had some other things going on in my life until I retired and now have more time to follow what is current. We are talking about the Oscars in this thread and about the current band possibly performing. That’s how Adam’s name was included. No need to get carried away over Freddie and Adam. Adam has been rejected by the American music industry just as much as Queen was back in the day. He is getting a little more recognition lately which is somewhat of a miracle. Just ignore the bait and switch from the icy Canadian.

SweetCaroline wrote: Icy, why don’t you start a whole new forum called hateful posting about Sweet Caroline. All you post is negative responses to my posts. This is America, not Nazi Germany! Here is another article about the subject of this thread: link

SweetCaroline wrote: Stop picking on everything I post and I will stop calling you s dictator and a bully. You post paragraphs and paragraphs about me and what I post but nothing original about the subject of the threads.

Holly2003 wrote: Almost 100% agree with you except Lambert will likely have a career outside QAL, probably in musical theatre which is where his voice is best suited.

Donna13 wrote: So either they didn’t turn down performing the opening of the Oscars, because they were never asked, or they were asked and did not turn it down, therefore intend to open the show, but don’t want to ruin the surprise. Hmm. Both are possibilities. I don’t understand why Adam cannot host the event. I doubt he would turn it down. He could do a little medley of all the nominated songs, make “I love you” eyes at Lady Gaga, talk about his cameo in the movie: “Did you notice it was me?” And then when all the glamorous movie stars come on stage to announce the awards, he could look them up and down and say things like, “Mmm Hmm. You lookin’ fine!” Or “What are you doing after the show?” How hard could it be? I say we vote on it now.

Donna13 wrote: So either they didn’t turn down performing the opening of the Oscars, because they were never asked, or they were asked and did not turn it down, therefore intend to open the show, but don’t want to ruin the surprise. Hmm. Both are possibilities. I don’t understand why Adam cannot host the event. I doubt he would turn it down. He could do a little medley of all the nominated songs, make “I love you” eyes at Lady Gaga, talk about his cameo in the movie: “Did you notice it was me?” And then when all the glamorous movie stars come on stage to announce the awards, he could look them up and down and say things like, “Mmm Hmm. You lookin’ fine!” Or “What are you doing after the show?” How hard could it be? I say we vote on it now.

Iron Butterfly wrote:

Donna13 wrote: So either they didn’t turn down performing the opening of the Oscars, because they were never asked, or they were asked and did not turn it down, therefore intend to open the show, but don’t want to ruin the surprise. Hmm. Both are possibilities. I don’t understand why Adam cannot host the event. I doubt he would turn it down. He could do a little medley of all the nominated songs, make “I love you” eyes at Lady Gaga, talk about his cameo in the movie: “Did you notice it was me?” And then when all the glamorous movie stars come on stage to announce the awards, he could look them up and down and say things like, “Mmm Hmm. You lookin’ fine!” Or “What are you doing after the show?” How hard could it be? I say we vote on it now.

I doubt they were even asked. Brian seems happy with the nominations, and he will be attending. AL hosting the Oscar's? There would be very little chance of that ever happening. The way you describe the way he could behave if he did host, all the more reason for him not to host. Just as well he isn't going to host.

rockchic65 wrote:

Iron Butterfly wrote:

Donna13 wrote: So either they didn’t turn down performing the opening of the Oscars, because they were never asked, or they were asked and did not turn it down, therefore intend to open the show, but don’t want to ruin the surprise. Hmm. Both are possibilities. I don’t understand why Adam cannot host the event. I doubt he would turn it down. He could do a little medley of all the nominated songs, make “I love you” eyes at Lady Gaga, talk about his cameo in the movie: “Did you notice it was me?” And then when all the glamorous movie stars come on stage to announce the awards, he could look them up and down and say things like, “Mmm Hmm. You lookin’ fine!” Or “What are you doing after the show?” How hard could it be? I say we vote on it now.

I doubt they were even asked. Brian seems happy with the nominations, and he will be attending. AL hosting the Oscar's? There would be very little chance of that ever happening. The way you describe the way he could behave if he did host, all the more reason for him not to host. Just as well he isn't going to host.

I took all that to be a complete joke since that is a million miles away from what he would do if he were a host.

Iron Butterfly wrote: No one could say what he would do at an awards show. He did do a same sex kiss at an awards show he did on a whim after all. At this point, I can't even see Lady GaGa hosting the Oscar's...and she's a icon.

rockchic65 wrote:

Iron Butterfly wrote: No one could say what he would do at an awards show. He did do a same sex kiss at an awards show he did on a whim after all. At this point, I can't even see Lady GaGa hosting the Oscar's...and she's a icon.

Obviously he's not gonna be hosting but there's no way he'd do anything off if he did, it's years since the AMA's and he's not once done anything anyone could take exception to since. He's done plenty of presenting jobs at award shows and made appearances and he's always professional and appropriate.

Iron Butterfly wrote: The Oscars are very different than anything he has hosted or has done before. I can't see him ever doing it. When was the last time a singer...mainly known for singing cover songs, last host the Oscars? Not having a go at you, but it's how I feel. If I am wrong and he will host the Oscars one day, I will eat my hat ;-).

Donna13 wrote: They wouldn’t even have to perform. They could just get lost backstage. Rob Reiner could write and direct the opening. Rami could wear one of his sparkling leotards, in red. And Ben could put on his “Roger” hair (that’s all anyone needs). They could stop and ask directions from (surprise!) Brian May! And Gwyl could say, “I’m the smart one, and even I can’t find the stage.” Joe would make one of his “Oh really? Thank you very much” faces. It would be great!

rockchic65 wrote:

Iron Butterfly wrote: No one could say what he would do at an awards show. He did do a same sex kiss at an awards show he did on a whim after all. At this point, I can't even see Lady GaGa hosting the Oscar's...and she's a icon.

Obviously he's not gonna be hosting but there's no way he'd do anything off if he did, it's years since the AMA's and he's not once done anything anyone could take exception to since. He's done plenty of presenting jobs at award shows and made appearances and he's always professional and appropriate.

SweetCaroline wrote: This is for Donna; don’t get your panties iin a twist, Icy: link

rockchic65 wrote: If I were picking the host I'd have Robert Downey Jr.

Donna13 wrote: I would never troll in the Serious forum! So it seems we all agree that Adam could save the Oscars. Think of the costume changes!

Iron Butterfly wrote: What he did on the AMAs all those years ago wasn't appropriate for the time and place. Others saying the kiss with his bandmate was wrong, just not the right time or place to do it.

rockchic65 wrote:

Iron Butterfly wrote: What he did on the AMAs all those years ago wasn't appropriate for the time and place. Others saying the kiss with his bandmate was wrong, just not the right time or place to do it.

Wasn't the best decision he ever made but he's long moved on from that thankfully.

Iron Butterfly wrote:

rockchic65 wrote:

Iron Butterfly wrote: What he did on the AMAs all those years ago wasn't appropriate for the time and place. Others saying the kiss with his bandmate was wrong, just not the right time or place to do it.

Wasn't the best decision he ever made but he's long moved on from that thankfully.

You know what. I absolutely agree he has moved on from that. Good for him. But I do think hosting a music show, or music awards show will suit him better than hosting a movie awards show.

rockchic65 wrote:

Iron Butterfly wrote:

rockchic65 wrote:

Iron Butterfly wrote: What he did on the AMAs all those years ago wasn't appropriate for the time and place. Others saying the kiss with his bandmate was wrong, just not the right time or place to do it.

Wasn't the best decision he ever made but he's long moved on from that thankfully.

You know what. I absolutely agree he has moved on from that. Good for him. But I do think hosting a music show, or music awards show will suit him better than hosting a movie awards show.

I agree, I checked and most of the Oscar hosts are actors and older. I don't really care since I won't be watching anyway but I'd make an exception if RDJ were doing it, definitely my all time fav actor.

SweetCaroline wrote: After watching the Super Bowl half time show last night, it would be a treat to see Freddie’s extraordinary “Bohemian Rhapsody” performed as the opening for the Oscars this year!