| dragonzflame 04.11.2004 17:35 |
And I mean actually met, not just spied from afar. Mine's Sir Edmund Hillary. |
| Janet 04.11.2004 17:37 |
Bob the Shrek. |
| Mr.Jingles 04.11.2004 17:49 |
The Smashing Pumpkins By then, March of 2000 the band was close to disbanning. I met them when they released their album 'Machina:The Machines Of God' and decided to do a promo signing at the HMV Record Store in New York. We were standing on the line for like 6 hours straight. The worst part is that for like 4 or 5 hours the line didn't move one inch and we were close to giving up. Besides, it was early March and it was freezing cold like you couldn't imagine. I'm not exactly the biggest SP fan on earth (although I love their material from 'Siamese Dream' and 'Mellon Collie'). My friend Christine is a huge fan, so I decided to go with her and hope for a great chance to meet them. We came too late to see them play, but I guess people who were waiting since the early morning were the only ones lucky enough to see them. By the time the line started to move we got really excited. Billy Corgan looks like a gigantic alien, but I shook his hand and I told him that he and the band were awesome. I also met Lindsay Lohan once, but that was long before she got the fake tities. She's from Merrick in Long Island, NY. I happen to live in their neighbor town, Bellmore. I used to work at a supermarket back then, so one day Lindsay Lohan and her mom came to my register. For once I looked at her and I felt like I've seen her before. At that time she was only known for 'The Parent Trap', so I couldn't really tell who she was. It wasn't until my supervisor came to ask for an autograph for her daughter that I found out who she was. I still wonder what guys find so hot about Lindsay Lohan (aside from the falsies). She has so many freckles that she looks like someone sprayed syrup all over her body. |
| Sonia Doris 04.11.2004 17:52 |
ME! |
| MexQueenFM 04.11.2004 18:16 |
a baseball player for the SF giants, he was at a bar to pics of him and his autograph |
| deleted user 04.11.2004 18:17 |
T'was Brian. |
| inu-liger 04.11.2004 18:21 |
Fefe Dobson (who I have a picture with in my profile), Ryan Malcolm (also have a photo with; unreleased), Nickelback (who I also had photos with; accidentally destroyed) Otherwise, I've met the now-former mayor of Edmonton (Canada), Bill Smith, during the centennial celebrations in Edmonton last Oct. 8th. Very nice gentleman (unfortunately, I was one of the thousands who voted him out of office) I've also met local A-Channel TV morning show celebrities Mark Scholz and Steve Antle (on seperate occasions each). |
| Sonia Doris 04.11.2004 18:22 |
Crazy_Little_Thing_Called_Sonia wrote: ME!oh...that's infamous :P |
| inu-liger 04.11.2004 18:23 |
Oh! And I've met and chatted with Corb Lund, a popular country singer from my home province of Alberta! (Got an auto'd CD for free too!) |
| iron eagle 04.11.2004 18:24 |
*ahem* hey red what about me? to the question frank sinatra band wise all but john jane pauley peter jennings quite a few rock n rollers too |
| SergeantPepperDG 04.11.2004 18:25 |
I swear Ringo Starr drove past my house when I was five years old. No one believes me. :'( |
| Music Man 04.11.2004 18:25 |
Crazy_Little_Thing_Called_Sonia wrote: ME!Lucky you, I never have met anyone famous like that. |
| deleted user 04.11.2004 18:26 |
Davy Jones Andy Roddick (pro tennis player) Patrick Rafter (pro tennis player) Fred Willard & John Michael Higgins |
| Sonia Doris 04.11.2004 18:28 |
<font color=000000>Music Man</font> wrote:Met myself several times...Crazy_Little_Thing_Called_Sonia wrote: ME!Lucky you, I never have met anyone famous like that. |
| SergeantPepperDG 04.11.2004 18:28 |
I met Manachm Pressler a few months ago. But that doesn't count, because I don't think hardly anyone even knows who he is. |
| Janet 04.11.2004 18:30 |
lol! oh yes, and Iron Eagle for sure! :-) And...Chrissie Hynde and Martin Chambers from the Pretenders, Bono and Edge from U2, Peter Frampton (brief) and Springsteen (VERY brief!) |
| Mrs.Taylor 04.11.2004 18:30 |
Spandau Ballet Toby Chapman (keyboard player (for Spandau Ballet and D:Ream among others)/songwriter/singer/producer) Peter Cunnah (lead singer with D:Ream) TJ Davis (backing singer with D:Ream; had a hit with a dance version of "Wonderful Life" a couple of years ago) Dave Bassett (ex-Sheffield United manager - nice bloke, shame about the job; one of my customers) Gary Megson (ex-West Brom manager, ex-Sheffield Wednesday player - UP THE OWLS!; never quite became a customer) |
| Pim Derks 04.11.2004 18:33 |
Only Valensia and he isn't really famous :) |
| geeksandgeeks 04.11.2004 18:39 |
Coretta Scott King, Courtney Love, and Max Cleland. I tried to put those in order from most to least famous, at least around these parts (if the Europeans haven't heard of Coretta Scott King, it ain't my fault). |
| Brimon 04.11.2004 18:48 |
Bob Holness |
| jericho05 04.11.2004 18:55 |
Rik Emmett (from Triumph) Burton Cummings (The Guess Who) Mike Foligno (NHL player) George "The Animal" Steele (pro wrestler) All were strictly fan/celebrity situations though I did shake hands with and obtain the autographs of those four. |
| iron eagle 04.11.2004 19:14 |
its ok janet i myself forgot to mention Shreky too-- and his beloved harley.... chinatown london.... and the planet survived too! |
| Megamike The GREAT 04.11.2004 19:17 |
Well, lets see: Janet Jackson (1985) Ted Nugent (1989) Ac/DC(1989) Weird Al (2000) Clint Eastwood (2000) Quiet Riot(1997?) Walter Koenig (chekov on Star Trek Just last month) Richard Hatch (Apollo on Battlestar Galactica same time) Michael Dorn (Worf on Star Trek 1997) I may have missed some.. |
| Janet 04.11.2004 19:25 |
Oh good lord...I forgot all those science fiction type people..I've also met Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca), David Prowse (Darth Vadar), Kenny Baker (R2D2), and..the guy who played Boba Fett (can't remember his name for the life of me). My son was a rabid Star Wars fan when he was small, and we hit every convention... Paulie..he still mentions the tea you made him drink ;-) |
| Bob The Shrek 04.11.2004 19:33 |
Sorry people - I win this one, I have met...... FATTY!!!! And yes, that Jasmine tea in Chinatown was Satan's pisswater ;-) |
| deleted user 04.11.2004 19:36 |
I got basketball player Dennis Rodman's autograph, but I didn't really talk to him, I also met some news people from where I live, they are known around here I guess, but they don't work here anymore so I don't know if they are considered famous. |
| Megamike The GREAT 04.11.2004 20:04 |
Janet wrote: Oh good lord...I forgot all those science fiction type people..I've also met Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca), David Prowse (Darth Vadar), Kenny Baker (R2D2), and..the guy who played Boba Fett (can't remember his name for the life of me). My son was a rabid Star Wars fan when he was small, and we hit every convention... Paulie..he still mentions the tea you made him drink ;-)That would be Jeremy Bulloch he played Boba Fett.. |
| Janet 04.11.2004 20:29 |
That was him! :-) |
| Megamike The GREAT 04.11.2004 20:50 |
I met a few of Star Trek Voyager People.. and HOW can I forget.. I even met Mr. B.B. King, he let me play Lucille.. he told me that I had talent for the Blues... at first I didn't want to take the guitar, it's nearly as famous as Brian May's Red Special.. but he said, "Go on sonny, she won't bite.." he is a VERY kind man.. AND talented too |
| Matti 04.11.2004 22:23 |
Brian May Roger Taylor Chuck Panozzo (original bassist for Styx) Todd Sucherman (present drummer for Styx) Ricky somethingorother (present bassist for Styx) John Stockton- From Jazz b-ball team :Hm..I have Elton John's autograph- but I didn't actually get to meet him. I believe that's it. |
| MetzgerR 04.11.2004 22:26 |
Hm...I've met quite a few Olympic gymnasts, and a few professional ballerinas and ballet dancers (Deanna McBrearty is awesome!), but that's about it... Ja ne! |
| iGSM 05.11.2004 00:31 |
Uh, Sir Garfield Sobers. Justin Langer. Kim Beazley. Michael Moore..*cough* |
| deleted user 05.11.2004 00:33 |
I've met Bruce Willis inside a restroom. No joke. and DON'T FUCKING START. I worked at a Six Flags park, sweeping midways and cleaning restrooms. When I went to clean my assigned restroom, there he was pissing in the urinal. I did what I was supposed to do, namely, sweep the paper towels off the floor, mop the wet spots and make sure the restroom is properly stocked. After he was done with his business, he washed his hands, I said "How's it going, Sir? Everything fine?" He said yes, and that was that. Never asked for an autograph, because it was Park policy not to 'aggravate' VIP's, and not act like a nuisance. That was that. And, BTW, he was wearing an In N' Out shirt, a red baseball cap, Nike shoes and jeans. |
| Lester Burnham 05.11.2004 01:14 |
iGSM wrote: Uh, Sir Garfield Sobers. Justin Langer. Kim Beazley. Michael Moore..*cough* Lester BurnhamFixed for obvious reasons. Excuse me while I roll my eyes at you. |
| Saint Jiub 05.11.2004 02:09 |
Brian at "Guitar Center" (autograph appearance) the day after the opening of the Another World tour in the Chicago suburbs. ... and IE, Shrek, and Janet too |
| siljeoen 05.11.2004 05:23 |
Brian!!:D |
| Banquo 05.11.2004 05:43 |
The Krankies |
| agneepath! 11994 05.11.2004 06:46 |
Sir Viv Richards |
| agneepath! 11994 05.11.2004 06:47 |
Brimon wrote: Bob HolnessWow... cool! |
| Yogurt 05.11.2004 07:37 |
Brian May, but I don't even remember because I was 2 yrs old. But I do have pictures! :) |
| Mean Mistreater 05.11.2004 08:12 |
i met the bald headed guy from the rock group drowning pool....what was funny was that i had no idea who he was until i seen people all around him and then my friend asks for a pic with him... |
| Fenderek 05.11.2004 09:12 |
Brian May Nick Cave Bob Geldof Mick Rock |
| VmS 05.11.2004 11:16 |
Brian May Victoria and David Beckham Various Eastenders actors as they all seem to live near me. |
| deleted user 05.11.2004 11:31 |
paul and Barry Chuckle ( the chuckle brothers ) they said happy birthday to me and Touched my face ! whoo who ! And my friend Queenie as well ! |
| Dennis ™ 05.11.2004 13:30 |
Freddie Mercury, Bill Clinton, ow it was ever met? I thought you meant never met. I'll go for Mike and Eric Dikeb (Singer of the Pizza Hut and the mike is the presentator of a programme on RTL4 (dutch programme) |
| David Jones 05.11.2004 13:44 |
> Davy Jones Dont remember that Alli! ;-) Not sure if I've met anyone famous! Heres a few I can remember - Rick Wakeman (Yes), Craig Charles (Red Dwarf), The Chuckle Brothers (they didn't say "To me!" when I said "To you!..." as I passed them something to sign. Bastards. Wrecked my childhood that did) Thats all of the top of my head, sure I'll come up with more later!... |
| FreDRicca_MeRcUrY 05.11.2004 15:15 |
Brian May back in 93' damn its been that long:-( Huey Lewis this past blackout OMG be still my heart! |
| inu-liger 05.11.2004 15:41 |
I forgot. I also met the Sum 41 guys (3 of them anyways - I mistook the lead singer of Not By Choice for the lead singer of S41!) Got auto's from the 3 Sum 41 guys and the NBC lead singer, on my two Pepsi promotional concert passes (which I still own!) and the t-shirt I was wearing to the concert (dunno if I still own or not!) I've also met the girls from LiveOnRelease, and got an autograph from them on one sheet (which was tattered last I saw it - dunno where it is!) I also met the boyband VIP (Voices In Public), who later turned out to be just a one-hit wonder group, with that song "It's Just My Luck" (or whatever it was called - shame too, cos it was a catchy song as well!) |
| inu-liger 05.11.2004 15:43 |
Ah yeah! I've also met Guitar Hero from this board (Bob Wagner), by coincidence! (He happened to be visiting Edmonton, and I was in the same guitar shop he was at, which I used to visit a lot, and I heard him playing Queen tunes on the guitar - he really DOES put the Hero in Guitar Hero!) We chatted for a few minutes before going where we each had to go. He was a very nice fellow! |
| Penetration_Guru 05.11.2004 16:27 |
Bryan Robson Roger thingy from The Cross and I went to school with former Welsh rugby captain Rob Howley, although he wasn't actually known for that at the time. |
| geeksandgeeks 05.11.2004 17:00 |
Does shaking hands count as meeting? In that case, Bill Clinton. |
| Music Man 05.11.2004 17:02 |
I wrote to Bill Clinton in like fourth grade and got a response, if that counts. No it doesn't. *sigh* |
| Megamike The GREAT 05.11.2004 20:52 |
Well, I had a restraining order against me from Brooke Shields... ok.. No.. not really.. |
| dragonzflame 05.11.2004 23:05 |
geeks&geeks<br><font>God Empress</font> wrote: Does shaking hands count as meeting?Sure it does...for most of us that's the best we can do. We can't all go to Brian May's house and beat him at pinball. |
| iGSM 05.11.2004 23:58 |
*goes to BMs house and beats him at pinball* Checkmate, Hendrix... I mean May! |
| Brian_Mays_Wig 06.11.2004 04:59 |
Roger Taylor Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath) All of Metallica (a night i'll never forget!) Nick Faldo, he sat behind me at the Freddie Tribute and signed my program. Paul Scholes (Man Utd, hes my best mates cousin) Jasper Carrot (lol) |
| Flo Joe 06.11.2004 09:05 |
Michail Gorbatshow |
| -fatty- 2850 06.11.2004 09:20 |
Flo Joe wrote: Michail GorbatshowIs he famous for any other reason than having a name which is similar to that of the ex soviet leader? I have had the pleasure of meeting Paul Daniels, Jeff Goldblum, Danny Devito, Alice Cooper, Billy Connolly and TaylorMayed's favourite Scottish band, Del Amirti. This was all a long time ago when I was working in a hotel so it's not as if I have any celebrity friends in real life. Danny Baker once threatened to kick my head in outside a pub in Edinburgh. I met Fish from Marillion in a pub in 1994. We were both going to see Brian May perform in Edinburgh. If you have ever seen the brilliant BBC Scotland comedy, Still Game you might recognise the two guys in my profile pic as Jack & Victor. They are close friends of mine and those restraining orders are just their way of telling me how important I am to them. fatty. P.S I have also had the pleasure of meeting two of the most famous men in all Queendom. Mr Orchard and Mr Shrek. Beat that! |
| deleted user 06.11.2004 12:30 |
And i met Bob Geldoff, As i am Only 15 and never ever met Freddie I found it amazig to look into Bobs eyes Knowing that Freddie had looked into the exact same eyes, Silly as it may seem ! |
| LiveAidQueen 06.11.2004 13:10 |
<font color=purple>Miss James wrote: Davy Jones Andy Roddick (pro tennis player) Patrick Rafter (pro tennis player) Fred Willard & John Michael HigginsOhhhh Davy!! |
| Rick 06.11.2004 13:14 |
Well, I've drunk tea with John Deacon, such a nice person... |
| deleted user 06.11.2004 13:18 |
I got his autograph and my photo taken with him, too, Kayla. ;^) |
| SergeantPepperDG 06.11.2004 13:40 |
I think I've written a letter to Mel Brooks before. |
| QueenFan29 06.11.2004 15:37 |
my turn!! Jessica Simpson Nick Lachey Dale Earnhardt Sr. (nascar driver) damn i dont get out much... |
| Mayboy 07.11.2004 07:31 |
I met Ken Dodd (An british veteran comic) thats as far as it goes lol |
| Dennis ™ 07.11.2004 09:26 |
<font color="purple"> Mrs.Badguy wrote: And i met Bob Geldoff, As i am Only 15 and never ever met Freddie I found it amazig to look into Bobs eyes Knowing that Freddie had looked into the exact same eyes, Silly as it may seem !No comment |
| FreddiesGhettoTrench 07.11.2004 09:54 |
John McCain! *squeal* Edit: We can put two? lol Well Ralph Nader as well :) |
| FreddiesGhettoTrench 07.11.2004 09:55 |
geeks&geeks<br><font>God Empress</font> wrote: Max Cleland.And you're very glad I haven't ;) lol |
| LiveAidQueen 07.11.2004 10:34 |
<font color=purple>Miss James wrote: I got his autograph and my photo taken with him, too, Kayla. ;^)OMG!!! |
| Banshee 07.11.2004 12:03 |
Maldini |
| geeksandgeeks 07.11.2004 13:07 |
FreddiesGhettoTrench wrote:Yes I am.geeks&geeks<br><font>God Empress</font> wrote: Max Cleland.And you're very glad I haven't ;) lol |