QueenZone discussion #365304

hangman wrote: I can't stand for Brian complaining anymore... I enjoyed Formula 1 cars in Regen Street very much and so did thousands people... who cares if he can't reach his damn musical place easily, for 1 day???

He just thinks about it... and I think he wouldn't have complained if they installed a planetarium in Regent Street for 1 day, uh??

He's more a producer and a guest musician than a rock and roll star now, and it's ok: we accepted that.

But stop complaining everyday, it's annoying everyone: if he can't stand for such things, just does like John Deacon: disappear and have all the cups of tea that he wants.

I just hope he won't bother too much if in Benidorm I'm gonna go by him, asking for a pic or an autograph, after I put all my money in his music and I changed my summer holidays just to be in Spain to see he and Rog. Bah.

Sir Archie Leach wrote: If people don't like his rants why are they reading his soapbox so often? If he wants to gripe let him, he could always do a George Michael and stop it altogether.

Adam Baboolal wrote: Well, if you had an evening planned to see a musical and couldn't get there, maybe you'd feel the same. Where do people live, on planet Mars? The F1 parade in Regent Street was planned since a month.

He just thinks about it... and I think he wouldn't have complained if they installed a planetarium in Regent Street for 1 day, uh??

Adam Baboolal wrote: Eh? Should I paint it for you? The fact that Brian May doesn't give a damn about F1 doesn't mean that what they did there it's crap, as he described. I meant that if they have organized a "one-day-only Planetarium" in Regent Street instead of a car parade, Brian May wouldn't have complained that much, but he would have joined the folks.

He's more a producer and a guest musician than a rock and roll star now, and it's ok: we accepted that.

Adam Baboolal wrote: As if that should matter? Why point that out? Oh, it doesn't matter? What a fan is for, then? For accepting and buying everything is marked as Queen or Brian May? Or we can only talk positive about our own passion? Everyone is entitled to give opinions and, most of all, to say facts.

But stop complaining everyday, it's annoying everyone: if he can't stand for such things, just does like John Deacon: disappear and have all the cups of tea that he wants.

Adam Baboolal wrote: A bit over the top with "everyday," but you know what? He has the right. Just cause you don't like it, doesn't give you the right to tell him to stop doing it. It's not fair and it's very rude. C'mon... rude?? I'm just discussing and I think that all the people but you understood what I meant with "stop complaining everyday"... looking for some controversy?

I just hope he won't bother too much if in Benidorm I'm gonna go by him, asking for a pic or an autograph, after I put all my money in his music and I changed my summer holidays just to be in Spain to see he and Rog.

Adam Baboolal wrote: Bah. Burp.

Adam Baboolal wrote: When I met him, he was very nice. I asked for his autograph and waited my turn as others simply thrust their item in front of him, without asking. From what I read on his site, I'm sure he just had a bad day. We all have that moment when we mouth off. At least Brian was good about it and made it interesting, e.g. Ken Livingston! I think Brian summed it up pretty well - "When you're in a position like I've been for years now, a camera pointed at you feels like a threat. Makes you feel like a tourist attraction. Like a person not deserving of any consideration or respect, or privacy. Makes you feel like no-one wants to treat you like a person at all - they all want something" We can only imagine how it feels after thirty years. But I have to sympathise with him on this one. When you read that line I've quoted, do you not wonder why he's written this down for all to see? I think some fans don't always think about how the guy really feels.

Accepting or not, he's a public person and he has to deal with it. He's not only a VIP when he goes on stage playing some solos: I cant remember of any other rock stars complaining from time to time the way Brian does.
I DON'T read brian soap hoax because I don't like it (just to reply to some who suggested that), but when something is reported here, I get informed.
I have to say that Brian May is a gentleman of a musician, a genius for what he did. When I met him he's been real kind, signed everything and enjoyed those moments in Modena, I guess. BUT we give joy to him as well he gives joy to us, loyal fans through the years. We love him, I love him, but as I do with my beloved friends I'm not always positive about everything relating to a person: that doesn't help a man.
Just s

<font color=#CC0000>hangman wrote: OH SHIT, ALL THAT...CRAP AGAIN!! I can't stand for Brian complaining anymore... I enjoyed Formula 1 cars in Regen Street very much and so did thousands people... who cares if he can't reach his damn musical place easily, for 1 day??? He just thinks about it... and I think he wouldn't have complained if they installed a planetarium in Regent Street for 1 day, uh?? He's more a producer and a guest musician than a rock and roll star now, and it's ok: we accepted that. But stop complaining everyday, it's annoying everyone: if he can't stand for such things, just does like John Deacon: disappear and have all the cups of tea that he wants. I just hope he won't bother too much if in Benidorm I'm gonna go by him, asking for a pic or an autograph, after I put all my money in his music and I changed my summer holidays just to be in Spain to see he and Rog. Bah.

Sebastian wrote: Others don't have websites to complain, they simply tell each fan they meet to fuck off; that's worse imo

<font color=#CC0000>hangman wrote: uff... Sonja, I'm glad to read those words from you, who just hate fights over internet... And I'm going to see them, once again, because I'm a real fan and they are my passion and I feel I can say my opinion as much as I want! They are my heroes but they (as every mortal person) can't do always right. And put my tongue into anyone's ass is something I never did in my life and I don't want to start right now... cheers

Richard Orchard wrote: the soapbox is de-mystifying Brian. He is proving to be fallable like everyone else. bummer. Sometimes it is good to keep a distance from heroes.

<font color=#CC0000>hangman wrote: Sonja, I guess I'd better shut up now.... just know that I'm disappointed about your thoughts (it may happen) and your act (i thought it's not gonna happen again?). cheeers!

Brian_Mays_Wig wrote: Having just read his latest 'rant' on his soapbox, I find it unbeleivable that he can sometimes talk the way he does. Fair play, he sticks up for Wayne Rooney and Slates Ken Livingston, but to go on about autograph hunters and picture takers the way he does really annoys me. Who put themselves in that position in the first place??? He's always been one of the most recognised people in the world, and people arent gonna ignore him! Im sorry Brian, if you dont like it - lump it! We dont need to hear it! <<<<Has his ranting head on too.

YourValentine wrote: [/QUOTENAME I am sure you told him about the plastic surgery he needs, his overweight and his hair extension and how you pray for his marriage because of all these imperfections - just to prove your utmost regard. Too bad that John Deacon does not make himself such an easy target for your deep affection.

Matti wrote: I would still ask him for his autograph and take a picture if possible if I ever saw/met him though. I'm sorry it makes him upset or whatever but I would probably kill myself if I didn't.

Lisa J Goodrich wrote: To quote Freddie: "Oh, this is fun!..." I don't see many of Brian's stature (in the music industry) answering emails from fans on their own website. Brian is very rare -- he really does care what fans think. Even though he's a tad busy with musicals, DVDs and CD re-re-re-releases, he takes (makes!) time to talk and give his opinions. I think that's the person he is (and a caring Cancer at that). I have the utmost regard for him because he's answered many of my emails and even wrote me once asking about Nashville, which was out of the blue and very unexpected! Brian's a very normal human being, and a great person as well as a super performer (and astronomer!). We should all be thankful he's not like other celebrities that don't remember the fans who are responsible for their popularity -- talk about biting the hand that feeds them! I think Freddie would have been the same way, and maybe John too had he not virtually disappeared from view. Roger's much too busy and it's not really in his nature to be like Brian. I'm sure he does care about his fans but he has other fish to fry!

Lisa J Goodrich wrote: To quote Freddie: "Oh, this is fun!..." I don't see many of Brian's stature (in the music industry) answering emails from fans on their own website. Brian is very rare -- he really does care what fans think. Even though he's a tad busy with musicals, DVDs and CD re-re-re-releases, he takes (makes!) time to talk and give his opinions. I think that's the person he is (and a caring Cancer at that). I have the utmost regard for him because he's answered many of my emails and even wrote me once asking about Nashville, which was out of the blue and very unexpected! Brian's a very normal human being, and a great person as well as a super performer (and astronomer!). We should all be thankful he's not like other celebrities that don't remember the fans who are responsible for their popularity -- talk about biting the hand that feeds them! I think Freddie would have been the same way, and maybe John too had he not virtually disappeared from view. Roger's much too busy and it's not really in his nature to be like Brian. I'm sure he does care about his fans but he has other fish to fry!

Lisa J Goodrich wrote: To quote Freddie: "Oh, this is fun!..." I don't see many of Brian's stature (in the music industry) answering emails from fans on their own website. Brian is very rare -- he really does care what fans think. Even though he's a tad busy with musicals, DVDs and CD re-re-re-releases, he takes (makes!) time to talk and give his opinions. I think that's the person he is (and a caring Cancer at that). I have the utmost regard for him because he's answered many of my emails and even wrote me once asking about Nashville, which was out of the blue and very unexpected! Brian's a very normal human being, and a great person as well as a super performer (and astronomer!). We should all be thankful he's not like other celebrities that don't remember the fans who are responsible for their popularity -- talk about biting the hand that feeds them! I think Freddie would have been the same way, and maybe John too had he not virtually disappeared from view. Roger's much too busy and it's not really in his nature to be like Brian. I'm sure he does care about his fans but he has other fish to fry!

Lil' Lady Chaz wrote:

Brian_Mays_Wig wrote: Having just read his latest 'rant' on his soapbox, I find it unbeleivable that he can sometimes talk the way he does. Fair play, he sticks up for Wayne Rooney and Slates Ken Livingston, but to go on about autograph hunters and picture takers the way he does really annoys me. Who put themselves in that position in the first place??? He's always been one of the most recognised people in the world, and people arent gonna ignore him! Im sorry Brian, if you dont like it - lump it! We dont need to hear it! <<<<Has his ranting head on too.

I second that babes!

<font color=#CC0000>hangman wrote: Jen?

But sometimes I think he uses his soapbox for a few little things he should really keep to himself.

Sebastian wrote: While I'm not annoyed by his rants, I'm getting tired of all those "my father/grandfather/friend/cousin/aunt/pet... died, and your music made me get through this", and Brian's "I'm so moved" answers