Queen Maeve 15.01.2005 14:42 |
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killerxqueen 15.01.2005 14:45 |
Yes! I couldn't agree with you more. I'd rather that they didn't tour at all if they were going to pick someone like Paul Rodgers. FREDDIE FOREVER!~ |
rachael mae. 15.01.2005 14:47 |
I think he is. But my advice is not to start topics like this, cos they're getting old. |
killerxqueen 15.01.2005 15:12 |
Ack. I'm sorry. I just joined yesterday. D: And now I feel even more like an idiot if you were talking to someone else. |
geeksandgeeks 15.01.2005 15:25 |
I'm not entirely sure who he is. |
bigc 15.01.2005 15:27 |
he isnt a substitute. |
deleted user 15.01.2005 15:36 |
Yep, he's a REPLACEMENT! *cackle* :^PP |
Queen Maeve 15.01.2005 18:43 |
Hey Linda of the valley!! Im sorry okay? I didnt know-Im new to this,right? No need to get your knickers in a twist.Jeez sorry for asking. I think I might as well jump in front of a train now. GOD is it such a crime to ask a simple question? But come on who the fuck does Paul whatshisface think he is? FINE Ill shut up. BYE!!!!! |
mike hunt 15.01.2005 18:56 |
i'm convinced the majority of the people in this site are very young, like 14 because of the dumb remarks you all make, paul is a good singer from the same era of queen, "queen" and "company" are both the same age and have the same stlye (classic rock) but i know you 14 year olds would love to see that stiff robbie stinkin williams, for those of us who are a bit older and wiser paul rodgers is a good choice, that's if you think they should tour at all. |
Ray D O'Gaga 15.01.2005 19:00 |
Wow - what an original discussion topic. *yawn* I assume Paul whatshisface thinks he is who-the-fuck Brian and Roger asked to sing with them on tour. On a more pressing note, what-the-fuck kind of rock music listener doesn't know who-the-fuck Paul Rodgers is? They don't call him The Voice for nothin'. He's singing on the tour. Get over it or don't go. Plenty of people will be happy to buy the ticket you don't want. |
deleted user 15.01.2005 19:02 |
Good post, Ray. ...All the same, welcome to Queenzone, Queen Maeve. :^) |
mike hunt 15.01.2005 19:06 |
by the way, "the voice" paul rodgers is one of the best front men in history, behind the greats, freddie, plant, daultry, jagger, after those legends you have to start talking about Mr. paul rodgers. |
Daburcor? 15.01.2005 19:15 |
Ray, I couldn't have said it better myself. And you even sprinkled a few 'sentence enhancers' in there! Well done! ;) |
Flashman 15.01.2005 19:16 |
A terrible substitute for our Fred? Paul Rodgers would be a terrible substitute for a hatstand. Mind you, so would I come to think of it. Perhaps that wasn't the best analogy in the world. |
Flashman 15.01.2005 19:19 |
Ray D O'Gaga wrote: On a more pressing note, what-the-fuck kind of rock music listener doesn't know who-the-fuck Paul Rodgers is? They don't call him The Voice for nothin'.It's a term of irony rather then affection. Rather like calling George Bush 'The Brain'. |
Ray D O'Gaga 15.01.2005 19:27 |
Flashman wrote:Your ignorance is showing, sir.Ray D O'Gaga wrote: On a more pressing note, what-the-fuck kind of rock music listener doesn't know who-the-fuck Paul Rodgers is? They don't call him The Voice for nothin'.It's a term of irony rather then affection. Rather like calling George Bush 'The Brain'. |
Flashman 15.01.2005 19:30 |
I'll get a cream for it. |
deleted user 15.01.2005 19:48 |
I think most of the fans going to the concerts only want to see Roger and Brian .... they don't really care about Paul Rodgers (he was by the way already largely forgotten twenty years ago) |
DoctorNine 15.01.2005 22:14 |
Can anyone tell me how to delete this post? |
newcastle 86! 16483 15.01.2005 22:40 |
mmmmmmmm well lets not say hes a replacement eh? as we all know he will never be just be more "constructive" in your thoughts and dont jump in with a topic thats all been said before |
pnut 15.01.2005 22:45 |
You must be kidding right??? Queen is on the road with another lead singer? Yeah I know I'm "way" behind on things when it comes to catching up with Queen related stuff. Started playing Queen again after seen them on the LIveAid dvd and from one thing came another. After watching the live dvd at Wembley in 86 this evening, finding myself here on this page. Didn't have a clue about them touring with ??? instead of Freddie. Hmm well those who think it works good for them I rather sit back and listen to Freddie being it on cd's vinyl or dvd. Then again, if they would come down this way to the USA who knows it wouldn't hurt to check them out. We all know there will only be one Freddie. I feel sooo old sooo out of date :) |
DoctorNine 15.01.2005 22:55 |
Alright, I'll stop. sorry about that. But really, how do I delete that post? |
Queen Maeve 16.01.2005 10:56 |
Oh my god. I seriously regret putting that question on the noticeboard. Everyones getting so hot and bothered about it. Maybe I should just shut up and watch a Queen DVD instead of pissing people off on the net. But a few of ye did make a few good points.And a few bad ones. A) Paul Rodgers=The Voice? Eh what the fuck are you on about? Did you watch him on UK Music Hall of Fame? He's such a tool.Jumping about, throwing the microphone in the air like he was Fred or something. B) I strongly agree about the whole substitute for a hat stand- that really wouldn't work out. C) George Bush=The brain? Are you high? D) I really shouldn't be complaining though-Id buy tickets if 'Queen' came to Ireland.(Fat chance of that) And finally to make my point Paul Rodgers IS shit But Id go to see him anyway if Brian and Roger were standing beside him. END OF STORY. Happy? |
Queen Maeve 16.01.2005 11:57 |
Yes please do 'Lily'.You're wreaking all of our heads. Next thing you'll probably say is you live in Clonmel. Please, please don't let that happen. My nightmares will come true.NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jesus you can't have an opinion on this website without some petal complaining. Didnt you read the part 'END OF STORY'? |
OrAnGe SoDa 16.01.2005 13:12 |
killerxqueen wrote: Yes! I couldn't agree with you more. I'd rather that they didn't tour at all if they were going to pick someone like Paul Rodgers. FREDDIE FOREVER!~i totally agree with you!!!!!there is no-one or nothing like Freddie! |
Ray D O'Gaga 16.01.2005 13:58 |
Queen Maeve wrote: Oh my god. I seriously regret putting that question on the noticeboard. Everyones getting so hot and bothered about it. Maybe I should just shut up and watch a Queen DVD instead of pissing people off on the net. But a few of ye did make a few good points.And a few bad ones. A) Paul Rodgers=The Voice? Eh what the fuck are you on about? Did you watch him on UK Music Hall of Fame? He's such a tool.Jumping about, throwing the microphone in the air like he was Fred or something. B) I strongly agree about the whole substitute for a hat stand- that really wouldn't work out. C) George Bush=The brain? Are you high? D) I really shouldn't be complaining though-Id buy tickets if 'Queen' came to Ireland.(Fat chance of that) And finally to make my point Paul Rodgers IS shit But Id go to see him anyway if Brian and Roger were standing beside him. END OF STORY. Happy?Your ignorance, particularly regarding Paul Rodgers and his long career, is breathtaking. Its really embarrassing when people try to talk so vehemently about things they obviously don't know the first thing about. Try educating yourself before you come into a forum and shoot your mouth off on a subject about which you are clearly clueless. |
Queen Maeve 16.01.2005 18:03 |
Do you know what Linda from the halting site? FUCK YOU!! This is getting too fucking personal. And no Im not going to piss off because some horomonal teenager hates the world. Ill post whatever thread I want on this site so theres no point in complaining coz it's not going to make the slightest difference. Go and waste your time annoying someone else or why don't you just simply GO AWAY!! |
deleted user 16.01.2005 18:10 |
Okay...so if Paul Rodgers is a washed up has-been, what in the world does that make Brian and Roger? |
DoctorNine 16.01.2005 18:11 |
Good point. |
Megamike The GREAT 16.01.2005 18:27 |
LOOK.. you folks just need to understand.. ITS A DONE DEAL.. he is singing with Brian and Roger.. now.. so, just go see them for what is going to be a very good show, you have to remember, they are not only going to be playing Queen songs.. they are gonna play some of Pauls songs too.. and I for one would LOVE to see Brian once again belting out some of Queens Greatest hits as well as some of Pauls.. it will be a Very good show.. and NOW that the USA is going to be considered I want you wankers in Europe to stop the bitching and just accept it so they can come over here where they will be met with open arms and an occasional mad man claiming to be god.. well.. at least in Detroit. seeing as how I can't leave Michigan.. |
mike hunt 16.01.2005 18:33 |
it's not like their gonna try and be queen again, their just deciding to work with each other again, it's probably a one off type of thing. |
1quen_fan 16.01.2005 19:18 |
FREDDIE FOREVER!! FREDDIE FOREVER!! |
foxxy_moron 16.01.2005 19:26 |
People please... theres alot of fighting on this board. Can we settle down. We need to try and keep the Queen spririt. Paul is singing.. nothings changing it (except if he's murdered or ill *WHICH IS PROB NOT GUNNA HAPPEN*) Let's just put up with it and make it what we want to. I am happy hes singing. |
Shvili 16.01.2005 20:38 |
I think they (Brian, Roger) should jest get over it. They have done enough to kick back and relax for the rest of their lives. Whoever they choose for vocals, Rogers, vanilla ice, or Pavarotti, it is going to be a disappointment. It is not worth it. Go out on a high note!!! |
stringsrmagicalzey 17.01.2005 00:49 |
Let us think positive , I am happy Brian and Roger can get into playing and singing again because they seem to enjoy that.They are musicians and they have this magic art flowing in their bodies.I am glad they have found a "good friend" who wants to share this unique oportunity and moment in time.As far as it has been said there is a special chemestry among them and that is supposed to be the main reason to get Paul sing with them , so I do really hope all of them have a wonderful time , as well as the lucky ones who can see them live. Pece, love and goo happiness stuff. |
kingogre 17.01.2005 06:19 |
I didnt know much about Paul Rodgers, expect his name and the hits before the tour, but what ive heard and seen since from, the bad company/free songs, live work with for example slash and the hall of fame induction, has really impressed me. I knew he was a really good singer/frontman before, but i didnt know that he was this competent. I cant help but be impressed by how well his voice has been preserved and even developed. Besides that, if JImi page, Slash and kenny jones wants to go on tour with him he cant be as bad as some of you people here think. Someone wrote that Freddie was a great frontman, but he wasnt the only one. I couldnt agree more, im a huge fan of freddie and he is truley unique in the history of rock music and one of the best. But there are other great rocksingers, some even better than freddie imo. Steven Tyler, David lee roth, Mick jagger, John Lennon... Elvis for example. |
Gondorian Queen Fan 17.01.2005 06:21 |
Somewhat.I've never seen him performing. |
7Innuendo7 17.01.2005 07:29 |
It depends on how realistic your expectations are. |
Daburcor? 17.01.2005 10:07 |
<font color=purple>Miss James wrote: Okay...so if Paul Rodgers is a washed up has-been, what in the world does that make Brian and Roger?*snicker* Good one, Manda. ;) |
Brianmay1975 17.01.2005 10:10 |
pnut wrote: You must be kidding right??? Queen is on the road with another lead singer? Yeah I know I'm "way" behind on things when it comes to catching up with Queen related stuff. Started playing Queen again after seen them on the LIveAid dvd and from one thing came another. After watching the live dvd at Wembley in 86 this evening, finding myself here on this page. Didn't have a clue about them touring with ??? instead of Freddie. Hmm well those who think it works good for them I rather sit back and listen to Freddie being it on cd's vinyl or dvd. Then again, if they would come down this way to the USA who knows it wouldn't hurt to check them out. We all know there will only be one Freddie. I feel sooo old sooo out of date :)I should read the topic until the end, but it just gets me out of my mind. Gosh what's wrong with you people? Paul Rodgers isn't a substitute, he isn't even a replacement! Hasn't anybody noticed it? It's not a "Queen Tour", it's "Queen + Paul Rodgers Tour"! He's not Queen's new vocalist, they just teamed up and it's not meant to be forever! I'm not naming this tour the way I like, in case anybody objects, it's not an opinion. I keep getting the Queen newsletters and this is the official name of this tour. So get over it (I'm not talking to everyone in here, my apologies to those whom I have offended with unjust accusations). Leave those guys alone and stop complaining. It's fine enough they're touring, instead of being stuck in the Dominion Theatre or wherever WWRY is played. Hold a sec., when Brian was fascinated by the musical and wasn't able to get over it, weren't so many of you asking for a new tour? Now there you have it! But you're not pleased with it either! What the heck do you want Brian and Roger to do then?! One thing I can tell you: if this is what you want, then no, they won't resurrect Freddie from the dead! The guy is dead and they're not replacing him. They only have a guest singer, he's not even part of Queen!... Who doesn't want to turn back time and avoid Freddie's death? Shame this won't happen! This tour is better than nothing, even if no show is ever gonna be better than Hammy'75 or Earl's Court'77! |
Missy May 17.01.2005 13:03 |
yes! no one could replace freddie but it would be a little better if they got someone who could sing. im shocked that they're going on tour at all |
davor 17.01.2005 13:05 |
Yes,he is terrible substitute for "ONE AND THE ONLY ONE" Freedie.But it seems that Brian and Roger want some glory in the old days.I don't know does John play on the tour?If Thay (Brian,Roger) did not have to much fame and glory for 20 years with Fraddie,Thay would not buy it now with Paul. Maybe I am right or wrong????? |
Missy May 17.01.2005 13:41 |
how dare u slag off freddie. its not his fault he's more popular thaan brian and roger are. he's still more popular than them put together. |
DoctorNine 17.01.2005 17:51 |
Come on, leave her alone. |
Queen Maeve 17.01.2005 18:03 |
Vincent Gélinas wrote: What can I add just to make Linda scream and make a fool of herselfHey Vincent YOU ROCK. And yes Linda you don't own the forums no matter what you think. And March of the Dirt Queen-what sort of fucking name is that? Do you know what I'm sick of writing threads in this site especially when a couple of assanines think they own the place. Well Linda youv'e successfully proved your point-you are a physco-why don't you take a little trip down to St.Lukes? It might do you some good. And to all the other writers who commented on this thread-I bid you fair well and good luck in future. All four members of Queen would be proud of their faithful supporters. Slan agus Banacht |
picky 17.01.2005 19:07 |
I think you're right!!! FREDDIE I STILL LOVE YOU!!!!!! |
cream 18.01.2005 08:18 |
Freddie is a good lad. The best. So it really doesn't matter who replaces him. It's still a very poor substitute. I personally would have liked Bri and Rog to share vocals but who the hell am I to advise anything?? I'm still looking forward to the tour immensely. |
deleted user 18.01.2005 08:27 |
As I said before .... Brian and Roger should sing, it is way better - Paul Rodgers is just an already forgotten has-been who wants to have one last successful tour with the help of the rest of Queen. |
Queen Maeve 18.01.2005 16:12 |
Da bitch is back!! *YEA* I know everyone missed me so much but hey- a gals got to receive an education! Linda- almost everything youve said is true (I know, I know Im so good at flattering people). Putting this thread up has been a good laugh but its just too stressful coming up with shitty comebacks for ye two. I really should have known 'The March of the Dirt Queen'is a Queen song but hey! shows how much I know. And yes I admit I am a culchie and somewhat proud of it.....eh,not much though! Okay this time I am actually going for good.I just thought I'd try and leave in good terms. Whatever. BBBBBBBBBYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEE!!!! |
Queen Maeve 18.01.2005 16:56 |
Linda Of The Valley wrote: Aw, I kinda feel sorry now....KINDA! Ha ha! Nah, ya don't have to go, we're only havin a laugh! We do this to everyone! Besides, you're the only one on this damn site that knows what a culchie is! So you say 'ye' and 'ach no' and 'boyos' and all that, eh? Ha ha ha!!! My substitute History teacher is a culchie and her accent is hilarious!! Anyway, the point is, you suck at comebacks (:-P) and there's absolutely no point at all getting on the wrong side of DirtQueen cos, let's face it, your never gonna win! And also, I really don't agree with the title (and supposingly meaning) of this thread. I mean come on, it was Brian and Rogers choice and who are you to judge what they should/shouldn't do? A lot of people haven't heard of Paul Rodgers which is sad really cos he's a great rock & roll singer and OF COURSE he's not as good as Fred, he's NOT REPLACING him!!! Anyway, I've argued this many-a-time so I'll say no more. Bye then!I said it before linda and Ill say it again- youre completely right! I know Im terrible at comebacks but at least i try(?) Most people who've written into this thread were snubbed at by Dirt Queen and never wrote in again(from what Ive seen) I question myself A LOT for writing that thread but if its such a stupid question why do people write into it? Im taking your advice on taking Dirt Queen on-Im staying well away from her! And YES who am I to question Roger/brian but I just wish Brian and Roger would share the vocals or something . FREDDIE FOREVER!! Oh yea ONE ickle thing left-IM NOT FROM CORK!!! OH the langer, the langer!! (how did that get into the charts?) |
Queen Maeve 18.01.2005 17:07 |
The langer, the langer..... |
Queen Maeve 18.01.2005 17:56 |
Oh sucks Is that all you can say? ah damn I was really looking forward to that cutting remark you were going to say. Ah well I look forward to next time... eh, no I don't think so. Im going for good (don't cry everybody! especially you dirt queen) Im sure youll all grieve after my departure but dont worry! ill look in from time to time to see how my little petals are doing. Dirt Queen-its been great but I really am too crap for you. Ill never annoy you again and if youre lucky you might find someone else to laugh at. LOL!! XOX |
Queen Maeve 18.01.2005 17:58 |
PS I almost forgot *!!!!!!! QUEEN ROCKS !!!!!!!* (no matter who tries to sing their songs) |
RohemianBapsody 18.01.2005 18:45 |
He's not a substitute for Freddie. |
MercuryArts 19.01.2005 16:42 |
Who all has seen Paul Rodgers perform live during the last 35 years? Please stand up and raise your hand alongside me! To all of you children, and I say children because I look at each of your profiles and amazingly enough all of you who slagged of Mr.Rodger funny how hardly any of you are even old enough to get your drivers license. Its clear you haven't the faintest clue about Paul Rodgers and all his achivements. He was an international rock star before John even joined Queen. Do us all a favor and go out and buy some Bad Co. albums. Hell if you want instant gratification just buy "10 from 6", the greatest hits album. But please stop preaching shitty you think he is as a singer just because its not Freddie! You clearly have no clue what your talking about. |
Scirocco1977 19.01.2005 17:35 |
I am going to a Queen concerts with a few friends of mine who also like Queen, but who are not at all up to date. Therefore, one friend asked me who this Paul Rodgers guy is. So I told him to watch the Hall of Fame videos. After he did that he said he was not at all satisfied. So, I said to him "Too bad, because they are also going to play some songs of Paul!" But my friend only said: "Well, you gotta go to the toilet at some point, anyway. Quite interesting to see how long the cue is going to be... |
deleted user 19.01.2005 19:10 |
Good post, Mercuryarts. I actually haven't heard any of Paul Rodgers' work, but I am very willing to give him a shot. Plus, from what I have heard, he sounds like he's a great singer. |
DoctorNine 19.01.2005 19:51 |
He does sound like a good singer, and even though I have not heard him either, that doesn't automatically mean that he is awful or bad. It's like someone said earlier (I can't remember who at the moment), just because some don't want him to go on tour with them doesn't mean that he won't. After all, it was Brian and Roger who asked him to sing with them. Obviously, they wouldn't ask him if they didn't like his voice, so if he's good enough for them, he's good enough for me. |
geeksandgeeks 19.01.2005 20:02 |
Ray D O'Gaga wrote: Wow - what an original discussion topic. *yawn* I assume Paul whatshisface thinks he is who-the-fuck Brian and Roger asked to sing with them on tour. On a more pressing note, what-the-fuck kind of rock music listener doesn't know who-the-fuck Paul Rodgers is? They don't call him The Voice for nothin'. He's singing on the tour. Get over it or don't go. Plenty of people will be happy to buy the ticket you don't want.I've never said a word against the man. I have never heard his name. Perhaps you would enlighten me? I'm not familiar with anything I've found on the Web. |
guodarellit 11.02.2005 09:21 |
Does anybody realize Paul is not trying to fill Freddie's shoes. I don't know why they are even calling this Queen. They got together and jammed and felt some good chemistry. Now they are going to tour and do some Queen, Free, & Bad Company. I think this is a tremendous Idea. Paul Rodgers has one of the greatest Rock Voices of all time. I know he won't sing Queen Like Freddie, and he won't have the stage presence as Freddie, But he is still alive!!!. If this is something as a band they feel good about, then you should feel good about it and support them. If you can't then you are not a true fan. I am A Paul Rodgers & Queen Fan. When Paul Rodgers left Bad Co. and got Brian Howe, at first I could not accept it, but after seeing it grow and change I did like it. I hope this tour comes to my town cause I'll be there. Just remember; Everything that lives, grows. And everything that grows changes. Thats life. Deal with it. |
Queen& 11.02.2005 09:55 |
freds dead now if u want queen to live on they had to do it |
yamamamia 11.02.2005 11:06 |
Yes. First and foremost I feel that the "substitute" is a wrong direction entirely. Wouldn't fans want someone that can actually emulate the tones and inflections without the costumes AND impersonations that the dear Freddie gave, along with singing the songs in the original keys? I myself am not perfect, but I do the tribute thing, and so wished for just an audition considering that a few years back they (Queen) mentioned that an "unknownish" type would be a better solution, than that of a celebrity. Also, this guy doesn't even do piano, nor sing all the tunes in the original keys, nor even comes close to the tone vocally that the "real man" had. I feel that the Queen name is just being thrown around for a profit and glory, rather than a legitimate resurgence of what was. Just look at all the extra musicians involved with this scenario. Is that what is to be? |
yamamamia 11.02.2005 11:18 |
Oh, just one more thing. God bless them anyway for trying, and for just having fun no matter what the outcome. Heck, they're rockers dont'cha know?! |
guodarellit 14.02.2005 07:42 |
Yes!! Paul Does play piano. |
Scott_Mercury 15.02.2005 12:49 |
I would be much more supportive if it was labeled as Brian May, and Roger Taylor of Queen are fame are touring with 70's singing star Paul Rodgers. This is not Queen... its not Queen + Paul Rodgers. Queen is Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon. If one member is missing.... you have no Queen. When Freddie died, Queen ended. Thats it. period. Honestly.... I may go to see Brian and Roger. But I would probably almost rather they not tour. Let the legacy stand. I have no problem with any of the remaining members getting and out there and doing what they love. But do not call it Queen. If Freddie Mercury isn't out front, nor Deacon on bass.... you don't have Queen. I can't be the only one who feels this way. |
Leppar 15.02.2005 14:06 |
The only person who could (But won't because he still is a part of the best band ever) replace Freddie would be the greatest frontman ever - Joe Elliott, such a voice and an ace crowd entertainer - not even Freddie could touch mighty Joe. |
Scott_Mercury 15.02.2005 15:22 |
Leppar- Tell me this is a bad joke....Joe Elliot superior to Freddie?? Gimme a break....Def Leppard = one of the lamest bands ever. Elliot's lyrics are less than average, at best.... And his singing power is weak. Elliot is un-audible on most studio DL tracks. Some of the Def Leppard live stuff sounds like a 3rd rate high school garage band. Freddie Mercury can't be replaced. No exceptions. Everyone seems boring with a weak voice compared to Freddie. |
Leppar 15.02.2005 15:53 |
Oi Scotty boy, it aint a joke, Joe will ALWAYS be king, he beats Freddie into second place - and to say Def Leppard are a joke is taking the biscuit - who got voted best album of the 80's? - thats right Def Leppard - even beating Queen. Not my words, but the words of MTV. And Def Leppard have lasted longer than Queen so i don't think they sound like a high school band. Millions of fans cant be wrong. |
Scott_Mercury 15.02.2005 16:20 |
Yes Leppar, because MTV....home of TRL, Ashlee Simpson, and Usher can't be wrong. Queen are legends. Every generation will at some point find the music of Queen. No other band sounds like Queen. Queen are not a direct result of any 1 style. Def Leppard are just 1 of than many 80's hair bands that all sounded idenical (except Elliot was a weak singer compared to Bret Michaels and Bon Jovi) who have now been made fun of so much, and forgotten about that why are we discussing this?? You can strap on a leather thong, and strut around your bedroom to "Pour some Sugar on me"....or the lyrically challenged "Animal". Meanwhile, I'll be listening to one of Queen's legendary albums. |
Leppar 15.02.2005 16:23 |
Yes, but if given the opportunity, Joe could easily perform with Queen - because he still is the greatest frontman ever.But he is still involved with the best band ever. |
Leppar 15.02.2005 16:25 |
Yeah, because i forgot about Queens 'legendary 'Hot Space, the average 'Jazz' and the the drab 'Queen' album, take off the biased glasses and look at the real music scene - do crap bands last 24 years, i dont think so. |
inu-liger 15.02.2005 16:50 |
Not having read all the posts, but anyways... I think Paul Rodgers is a good substitute for Freddie. People have gotta stop living in the past though, and get with the current times! I'm sick and tired of hearing "Freddie this" and "Freddie that" Get with the times, people! Freddie's dead, and he sure ain't coming back from the dead! |
Scott_Mercury 15.02.2005 17:00 |
Inu- You mean to tell me Freddie's not coming back? What? This is insane. No shit Sherlock. I'm not living in the past. The ONLY way I could be supportive of a new Queen tour, is if the remaining three went out alone....and sang the songs as best they could. Another singer in front of Brian May and Roger Taylor is not Queen. It may rock... it may even be ok? But its not Queen. I can't figure out why Paul Rodgers would even want to do this? Doesn't it look kind of desperate for a career rivival?? If Brian, Roger, and Deacon had passed away...and Freddie were still with us....he would be doing business (music) as one name. Freddie Mercury. Thats all people would need to hear. Freddie would never go sing for a band whose singer died. I think Paul Rodgers might be messing with a legacy that some don't want f**ked with. |
Kiwi_Queen_fan 15.02.2005 17:02 |
I don't even know who he is so YES he is a terrible substitute. No one can replace Freddie. And if they are going to try they should use George Michael. |
Kiwi_Queen_fan 15.02.2005 17:04 |
I don't even know who he is so YES he is a terrible substitute. No one can replace Freddie. And if they are going to try they should use George Michael. |
Scott_Mercury 15.02.2005 17:34 |
While I agree that George Michael would be a much more suitable choice. I still don't know if I would want to see it. George did a fantasic job of covering "Somebody to Love" at the F.M. tribute concert.... but I don't want to hear George doing the whole Queen catalog. That would be: A) An insult to Freddie B) An insult to George's own material Queen should be treated just as the Beatles were: When John Lennon died, the thought of the other 3 doing ANYTHING with ANYONE else besides John would not be called THE BEATLES. The Beatles "Free as a Bird" and "Real Love" with John are the equivelent of Queen's surviving members completing "Made in Heaven". Which is fine. But you can replace your most famous member with a washed up has been, and have a bass player retire, and use the same name.... that's just stupid. Don't believe me?? Ok....then would you all accept Me- on guitar Phil Collins- drums + backing vocals Harry Connick JR- lead vocals & piano John Deacon- bass As Queen....would it upset some of you if we toured as Queen, and played Bo Rhap, and Crazy, and Fat Bottom...etc..etc.. I'll bet that would flare a few tempers. May, Taylor.... a washed up Paul Rodgers and two no names on bass & keyboard isn't exactly what I think of when I think of Queen either. |
MercuryArts 16.02.2005 00:59 |
For the love of pete! How long will this thread be rehashed?? Scotty, give it up. They are using the name Queen because it is easily marketable. It's short and sweet and to the point. I never seem to hear fans of The Who complaining about Roger & Pete going on w/ that name? I saw The Who shortly after Entwhistle passed away & it was nothing short of amazing! No one there felt it wasn't right to use the Who's name. Brian & Roger own the rights to that name and can do w/ it what they like. If it bothers you then don't buy a ticket and stay the hell home! I for one will have a better time w/out you or your cronies around! I am a fan of the music of Queen and have been since 1981. I only saw them once in '82 and have longed to see them again. Since seeing them I became a guitarist then a drummer and have seen tons of acts over the years. Now I finally have a chance to see my very favorite band being represented by my two favorite members who happen to play the same two instruments I play! This is a dream finally coming true! I can't wait see, hear & FEEL the music that makes up the soundtrack to my life at a volume worthy of its quality! So again Scotty and all the other nay sayers, Shut the frig up & go pout in your bedroom about this not being the right thing to do! Because it is! They want to do it & the real fans want them to do it. As for you Leppar, You are talking out your ass! If Def Lep is your favorite band, great, fine, more power to you. But don't try to tell us Joe Elliot can out performe Freddie. Half his stage presence is based on Freddie. And as admitted by the entire band, they base their harmonies on Queen's harmonies. Joe has a good rock voice but no way he can sing Bo Rhap, Champions, or Killer Queen to name a few. Paul Rodgers can sing circles around him. No questiones asked. Thats it, no more whining about this topic please. Especially if its just cause "you think Paul isn't good enough", and have no basis to your statement other than you like Queen and no one can replace Freddie. He is going to be great! Besides don't you think there are Free & Bad Co. fans dreading Brian & Roger playing the music of those two great bands? Didn't think of that now did you? |
Ellie79 16.02.2005 12:22 |
I also agree with Kiwi for choosing George Michael instead of Paul Rodgers..I don't know Paul Rodgers,but I don't like him at the first sight and,speaking in theme of voices,George is one of the best we've in town!!He's also a sweet guy like Freddie used to be and he has lots of charisma like our dear Beloved!! |
kohuept 16.02.2005 14:39 |
People seem to be forgetting that "the voice" is a very small part of the collaboration. They want to work together because of on stage/creative chemistry. If anything, it seems they chose Paul because he DOESN'T sound like Freddie. I certainly hope people aren't losing sleep over this. |
inu-liger 16.02.2005 17:34 |
Scott_Mercury wrote: But you can replace your most famous member with a washed up has been, and have a bass player retire, and use the same name.... that's just stupid. Don't believe me?? Ok....then would you all accept Me- on guitar Phil Collins- drums + backing vocals Harry Connick JR- lead vocals & piano John Deacon- bass As Queen....would it upset some of you if we toured as Queen, and played Bo Rhap, and Crazy, and Fat Bottom...etc..etc.. I'll bet that would flare a few tempers.LOL. And I was just thinking earlier, for my school's Battle of the Bands, I'll do a Queen cover band called "Queen v.2" (Queen version point 2) :P |
Scott_Mercury 17.02.2005 00:25 |
Mercury Arts- From your post up above. I will answer in order of stupidity. The Who can still call themselves the who because Pete Townsend for all intents and purposes is THE WHO. Pete is the writer, creator, and originator of all success had by the who. Daltry being the voice adds the key "framiliar sound". Brian and Roger do own the name, and I very well may see them live...as I love Brian and Roger, but what I and many other will be seeing will not be Queen. We will be seeing 2 of the original members of Queen doing new versions of these songs. Anyone that go's to this tour and says "I've seen Queen live" is either born after 1990, or burnt out. If you didn't see Freddie, then you didn't see Queen. If you saw Queen in 1982, then you will be sad to see a washed up Paul Rodgers ruin these songs. I saw Paul Rodgers live in 1995...sad. Meanwhile, ponder this..... If god forbid John Deacon would have died in 1991, do you think Queen would have quit....hell no. While we love John....John is NOT the main member of Queen. Queen would have recruited another bass player, and probably had a new album out by 1993. No Freddie Mercury means NO QUEEN. If Ringo Starr would have died in 1965, The Beatles could have went on. If Paul McCartney or Lennon died in 1965...then game over....THERE COULD BE NO MORE BEATLES. Led Zep gave it up when Bonham died...why? No Bonham...no Zep. And Bonham REALLY wasn't a writing force of any kind.... And what did Page and Plant call themselves later when they were without John Paul Jones and Bonham....Da-Ding: Page and Plant. If Brian and Roger get in my area, I'll be there. But I never had the privilage of seeing Freddie Mercury live, therfore I will never have seen Queen. ITS THAT SIMPLE. P.S. I'm going to throw this monitor out in the street if I have see Def Leppard or Joe Elliot's name in the same sentence with anyone in Queen again.....SSSHHHEESSHHH .... Def Leppard have been a joke in the US since 1990. Elliot's unaudible weak voice, and 4th grade mentality lyrics don't exactly pump my nads. Def Leppard has "Queen Like" Harmony's??? Was that on "Are U Gettin It", Armageddon It" or "Rockit"....cause I must have missed it. |
kohuept 17.02.2005 09:56 |
You will have a difficult time getting tickets for the May + Taylor show since there will be no tickets sold for it. There will, however, be tickets sold for the Queen show. Don't be confused, though, because it actually is Brian and Roger - their job title is Queen. You'll want to buy those tickets. |
Leppar 17.02.2005 10:51 |
Stop whining Scott. The fans wanted to see them perform again and that is what they have got. It also gives a chance for younger people to go and see Queen who didnt get to see them when Freddie was alive. |
the oppositionist 17.02.2005 21:01 |
hmm lemmie think, erm, no. no better or worse than any other human being. but its like replacing royal darlton with grannys cheepo china |
guodarellit 22.02.2005 13:12 |
For all you idiots that think Paul Rodgers is a washed up hasbeen, he HAS BEEN alive!!!! He did not die of AIDS because he was a immoral freak. Don't get me wrong, I love Queen, but Freddies DEAD!! Paul Rodgers can sing and he can play the piano like Freddie wished he could. I hope they don't call this Queen, but if they do, Hey Sammy took over VanHalen without sounding like DLR. So deal with it, and if you don't know who Paul Rodgers is, SHUT UP!!! Let the music do the talking. Fact is Freddie's Dead, Lets move ahead. |
Scott_Mercury 22.02.2005 16:08 |
Fact is: Doug Tiller spells Freddie and Freddie in the same paragragh. Fact is: If Paul Rodgers is so hot, why isn't he touring somewhere as "Bad Company". Fact is: Paul plays piano like Freddie wishes he could?? I've seen Paul live twice.... never seen any piano playing. Fact is: Paul may sing ok for his age....but lets not forget, King Mercury would have been 59 this year, and still would have had the voice...no doubt. Fact is: Many Van Halen fans disappeared when David Lee Roth left the band. The Van Halen name stayed...because two people with the last name Van Halen stayed. Fact is: Brian May and Roger Taylor without Freddie Mercury and John Deacon may be a lot of things.....including good.....But one thing they are not: Queen. |
flash00. 22.02.2005 16:17 |
Scott_Mercury wrote: Fact is: Doug Tiller spells Freddie and Freddie in the same paragragh. Fact is: If Paul Rodgers is so hot, why isn't he touring somewhere as "Bad Company". Fact is: Paul plays piano like Freddie wishes he could?? I've seen Paul live twice.... never seen any piano playing. Fact is: Paul may sing ok for his age....but lets not forget, King Mercury would have been 59 this year, and still would have had the voice...no doubt. Fact is: Many Van Halen fans disappeared when David Lee Roth left the band. The Van Halen name stayed...because two people with the last name Van Halen stayed. Fact is: Brian May and Roger Taylor without Freddie Mercury and John Deacon may be a lot of things.....including good.....But one thing they are not: Queen.i totaly agree, my god i could'nt imagine freddie 59yrs old i think he'd still be flying all his friends to ibiza to party lol :) |
deleted user 22.02.2005 17:53 |
Scott_Mercury wrote: Fact is: Brian May and Roger Taylor without Freddie Mercury and John Deacon may be a lot of things.....including good.....But one thing they are not: Queen.Exactly! It may be a good show, but why insists everyone that they will see "Queen"? They will see Brian, Roger and a guest-star! |
MercuryArts 22.02.2005 19:16 |
I can't wait for all of you to eat your words. I think this tour is going to prove all of you wrong. Again, who care what they call it. Queen is short and sweet & known the world over. Going out as May & Taylor wont sell tickets. Just let it go because the chance to hear this music will never come again more than likely. Since so many of you are bashing this tour because you think PR can't sing are you going to try to buy tickets anyway? If so, makes you all a bit hypocritical now doesn't it? Yes I know Freddie passed away in 1991 and he is the voice of Queen. But its now 13 + years after the fact. Time to let it go. Maybe if they did this within a few years after his passing it would be a little vain but so much time has gone by let it go & enjoy it. I have seen PR live he is very very good, and yes he can play piano very good as well. Will he play piano w/ Spike in the band? Hard to tell. Maybe they want him to just sing. Those of us who are excited about it all will have to wait and see. Those who aren't, I don't care what you do so long as mine and everyone else attending the shows good time isn't ruined by your bitching and moaning. This could be heaven for everyone! |
Scott_Mercury 22.02.2005 19:54 |
No bitching , no moaning. Us real Queen fans, that won't accept anything less than King Mercury are just a little particular about who's in front of Brian May and Roger Taylor. Brian and Roger are wonderful, and if I can see them, I will.... these two men are musicians, and I would not EVER want to stop them from doing what they love. I'll take anything by any original member of Queen. I realize in order to do this, we must accept a stand in. I have no problem with that. I just want everyone to know that this may say Queen on your tickets, it may say Queen on the sign out front.... But one more time.... if Freddie Mercury isn't out front, then you REALLY aren't seeing Queen. Maybe you Englishmen are really into Paul Rodgers? And no doubt, he can sing.... he's no Freddie...but he can sing... My comments are not made as a put down to Paul.... I feel it would be lame if Mick Jagger went and sand with the other members of Bad Company. I think its lame that Paul, who has is own career, is taking Freddie's sloppy seconds. No problem.....think of King Mercury as a Lamborgini and Paul Rodgers as a Ford Taurus. Both will get you there, but one is a hell of lot more fun. Whatever. The real band Queen was together from 1970-1991. This is not up for discussion, this is based on reality. RIP KING MERCURY |
kohuept 23.02.2005 11:52 |
First off Scott, Bad Company IS doing a tour right here in the States this summer. That is why Queen are not adding any more dates yet. Second, how much are you getting paid to decide the names of major rock groups? I want in on that action! I think we should all call the Rolling Stones "MJ and Friends"...waddaya think? |
great king rat 1138 24.02.2005 06:56 |
mike hunt wrote: by the way, "the voice" paul rodgers is one of the best front men in history, behind the greats, freddie, plant, daultry, jagger, after those legends you have to start talking about Mr. paul rodgers.Fair Play, Rodgers was amazing in Free and Bad Company, but I just hope he gets his act together for this tour: I hope that the UK Music Hall of Fame night was an off-day, because he murdered we are the champions, and his timing was all overthe place in we will rock you. Let's hope that practice makes perfect eh... |
guodarellit 24.02.2005 06:59 |
Thank you Mercury Arts, I could not have said it any better. As for a Bad Company Tour, Alright Now!!! I'll have to keep my eyes open and maybe get a double dose of Paul Rodgers. Let's all hope they don't call this thing Queen just to sell tickets. I don't think it would make much difference. How about "The Queens Company" or "Quee" I don't care what they call it, like I said, Let the music do the talking!!!!!!!! |
guodarellit 24.02.2005 07:06 |
By the way Scott Mercury!! If you seen PR twice & he didn't play piano, then you seen him on the Muddy Waters Blues tour or you just seen the wrong guy. He always has a piano on stage. Freddie or Freddie who gives a !*&#. Many Vanhalen fans left while Hagar fans jumped aboard. Fair trade if it makes the band better. If you ever seen DLR sing jump in '84 while he was stumbling all over the stage drunk off his !@# you would probably agree. |
great king rat 1138 24.02.2005 07:17 |
<b><font color="red">Peter Cetera</b> wrote:Exactly! Just as I've been saying all along!Scott_Mercury wrote: Fact is: Brian May and Roger Taylor without Freddie Mercury and John Deacon may be a lot of things.....including good.....But one thing they are not: Queen.Exactly! It may be a good show, but why insists everyone that they will see "Queen"? They will see Brian, Roger and a guest-star! By the way, I hope that PR will be investing in a better wig before the tour. |
Scott_Mercury 24.02.2005 08:57 |
Doug- A few points: 1) Here in the US, when Hagar joined Van Halen, and the rock was all but gone, the sexual aggression was gone, the guitar playing stepped to the side for keyboards, and Roth was gone......most of the original fan base was gone too. Replaced by teenage girls who had previously lusted after Journey. 2) It still made since to still call this band Van Halen, even with Hagar, because the brothers "Van Halen" were still there. 3) I have Freddie on two occassion's in interview, and Roger one time, on film, saying that "Queen are four interwoven, equal parts that all play off each other, if one of us four were to leave, or not be able to play anymore, then that would not be Queen, and Queen would be over at that point." I realize in 1984 when Freddie said this twice, or in 1982 when Roger said this....it was probably not expected that Freddie would die at a mere 45 yrs old. But both agreed...if one person leaves...thats it, Queen's over....the other three would have to go on as something else. Now....Freddie and Deacon are gone. Absolutely, positively Queen overwith. Queen is done. They are my favorite band, bar none, but Queen can't tour again, Queen can't have a new album out. Freddie is the first thing 90% of the population thinks about when they think of Queen. Without him, there is no Queen...and John being retired just absolutely seals the deal. Go watch or listen to all of the Brian May/Paul Rodgers material floating around ....... its sad. Paul Rodgers, hoarse, standing still at center stage, never singing a chourus (he lets the audience do that) is not going to replace a Freddie Mercury. |
Leppar 24.02.2005 09:13 |
Paul is great. Try expanding your music knowledge Scotty. And by the way - Animal "Lyrically challenged"? is this the same Queen with songs like Bo Rhap, Dancer and Coming Soon? Yeah, like they had great lyrics didn't they? Def Leppard rock ok? |
guodarellit 24.02.2005 09:32 |
Thank you Leppar Exactly right. Paul Rodgers wig?? huh!! It is not nor will not be Queen. I know that. As for VanHalen, I prefer DLR VanHalen on disc, but live he can't hold a candle to Sammy. Sammy is a professional. David is a lounge singer in Vegas. They tried to bring him back and he screwed it up. The DLR/Sammy Hagar tour he screwed up. He is a definate HASBEEN. Once again I love DLR Vanhalen and I do like your VanHagar/Journey Reference, that is pretty funny, but i seen both versions of VH and Sammy made a lot better show for my money. One more time, No Fred, No Queen, but a "The Queens Company" tour will be great!!! |
guodarellit 24.02.2005 09:32 |
Thank you Leppar Exactly right. Paul Rodgers wig?? huh!! It is not nor will not be Queen. I know that. As for VanHalen, I prefer DLR VanHalen on disc, but live he can't hold a candle to Sammy. Sammy is a professional. David is a lounge singer in Vegas. They tried to bring him back and he screwed it up. The DLR/Sammy Hagar tour he screwed up. He is a definate HASBEEN. Once again I love DLR Vanhalen and I do like your VanHagar/Journey Reference, that is pretty funny, but i seen both versions of VH and Sammy made a lot better show for my money. One more time, No Fred, No Queen, but a "The Queens Company" tour will be great!!! |
guodarellit 24.02.2005 09:32 |
Thank you Leppar Exactly right. Paul Rodgers wig?? huh!! It is not nor will not be Queen. I know that. As for VanHalen, I prefer DLR VanHalen on disc, but live he can't hold a candle to Sammy. Sammy is a professional. David is a lounge singer in Vegas. They tried to bring him back and he screwed it up. The DLR/Sammy Hagar tour he screwed up. He is a definate HASBEEN. Once again I love DLR Vanhalen and I do like your VanHagar/Journey Reference, that is pretty funny, but i seen both versions of VH and Sammy made a lot better show for my money. One more time, No Fred, No Queen, but a "The Queens Company" tour will be great!!! |
guodarellit 24.02.2005 09:46 |
OOPS!! double send |
guodarellit 24.02.2005 13:20 |
Leppar's right!! How many hits did Queen have since the 80's. Think about it, Like Paul, they lived on past recordings. Fat Bottom Girls is the best rockin song they have and I still get goose bumps when I hear it. AHHH!!! Thats enough!!! |
Scott_Mercury 24.02.2005 22:18 |
Leppar- I just love to rabble rouse with you. Let me approach this a different way: 1) Paul Rodgers is an ok classic rock singer. I have no problem with our Brian and Roger playing with him, or going over to his house to spend the night and make smores. I just want everyone to understand this isn't really Queen. 2) My cuts at Paul are not because I think Paul sucks. It would be just as ridiculous for Freddie to have sang on tour with Bad Company. Paul has a voice that made songs such as "Feel like makin Love" and "Bad Company" sound great on the 1970's. Paul is a terrific classic rock singer...ONE MORE TIME I will state...I have seen Paul Rodgers live twice......however, both time were at county fair's in the USA, and there were about 1,000-2,000 in attendance. A singer who is making the "county fair" tour is not exactly who my first pick is to replace rock's most flamboyant, over the top, 7-octave range singer who usually played to sold out stadium's and arena's. 3) Many people feel that the 1980's is Queen's strongest period. My wife, for example thinks that Radio Ga Ga, Innuendo, Headlong, Crazy Little thing Called love...etc..are some of the greatest songs ever recorded. Pop in Queen 2, or Sheer Heart attack...and very quickly you'll get a "what the hell is this?" Queen changed with the times. In 1985, you couldn't really talk about medevil sorcerers and have a hit record. 4) Leppar, we are know you have a boner for Joe Elliot, and thats fine.... but you are going to have to pack a lunch if you are here to convince the people of this website that Def Leppard is an infected hair on the ass of Queen. Bohemian Rhapsody is genius. Queen have there odd songs like anyone...including the wonderful Beatles. C'mon, you know that Def Leppard aren't shit compared to Queen. I mean, they have some cool tunes.... but their lyrics are 4th grade level English, and any of the final 100 finalist on any given year of American or Pop idol could sing Eliiot under the table. |
RohemianBapsody 25.02.2005 03:25 |
Paul Rodgers is not a substitute for Freddie. I am going to see Q +PR and am going to have a great time. |
JohnC 25.02.2005 07:40 |
Linda of the Valley: I think you're on the wrong forum dickhead. Always insulting people for absolutly no reasons. |
JohnC 25.02.2005 07:42 |
" Oh dear Lord.... You see up at the very top of this website? It says Queenzone.com. To the right of that it says 'search' and 'contact us' I suggest you use the search button before posting something like this because it has been talked about over and over and over..AND OVER again. Please use it next time. And when you go to Notice Boards (which you must have to post this) there is a Queen Tour 2005 forum. 1) If you must post this topic at all, post it there. 2) Do you think we haven't discussed a topic like this before? There's a whole forum on the new tour! Do you think nobodys complained about Paul Rodgers before? You're even more stupid than I thought. So if you wanna moan about Paul Rodgers, find a thread there and post in it! I know what I've said, I'm sposed to be nice from now on but I'm sorry if I can't be nice to people repeating the same topics over and over again in the wrong forums. Wrong forums, ok....but ANOTHER Paul Rodgers thread? Grrrr....!!! Thank you, I've broke my new years qz rez....and, hey...it wasn't you, DirtQueen after all!!!!" So if it has been talked over and over again, stop coming to answer to those topics and insulting people for your only and I say only pleasure. |
deleted user 25.02.2005 15:58 |
Well said. |
JohnC 25.02.2005 19:43 |
I can't stand those two pieces of shit, that think they rule the world and annoy people here? Why aren't banned anyway? |
kohuept 25.02.2005 19:54 |
RohemianBapsody wrote: Paul Rodgers is not a substitute for Freddie. I am going to see Q +PR and am going to have a great time.Genius!!! Arguably the best statements on this site. Thank you! The whole point of the collaboration is... ...to have a good time... ...not bitch. |
MercuryArts 25.02.2005 20:47 |
Guodarellit right on. You know what your talking about. Paul Rodgers is going to kick ass and take names! As for you Scott, give me your address so I can send you Twenty dollars, J.C.Penneys is having a sale on life & you need to go buy one! P.S. Hope to see both of you in Cleveland!!! |
Scott_Mercury 25.02.2005 21:05 |
Working at JCPenny's, you probably know of all of the upcoming sales, huh? One of you geniuses up above said that Paul Rodgers and Queen both were living off their 1970's hits, and didn't "do crap" in the 1980's might want to put your Playgirl mag down, and do some more research. Queen had more songs chart the top 100 in the 1980's than any other decade. While its true that by the 1980's, Rodgers was washed up. For all you Def Leppard and Paul Rodger groupies on here....I have, on vhs, your wet dream cum true! In 2001, Def Leppard played the county fair here, and "The Grass Roots" , and "Paul Rodgers" opened for them... It took 5 days for these 3 acts to sell out the grandstand near the livestock barn....of course it was 1,800 tickets. In 1986, with Freddie Mercury....how many tickets did Wembley and Knebworth sell??? Wasn't those the fastest selling tickets in Englands history?? I rest my case. I can't wait to see Brian May and Roger Taylor...too bad I was to young to ever see Queen. |
JohnC 26.02.2005 00:22 |
Linda of the Valley: I think you're on the wrong forum dickhead. Always insulting people for absolutly no reasons. |
JohnC 26.02.2005 00:23 |
Linda wrote: " Oh dear Lord.... You see up at the very top of this website? It says Queenzone.com. To the right of that it says 'search' and 'contact us' I suggest you use the search button before posting something like this because it has been talked about over and over and over..AND OVER again. Please use it next time. And when you go to Notice Boards (which you must have to post this) there is a Queen Tour 2005 forum. 1) If you must post this topic at all, post it there. 2) Do you think we haven't discussed a topic like this before? There's a whole forum on the new tour! Do you think nobodys complained about Paul Rodgers before? You're even more stupid than I thought. So if you wanna moan about Paul Rodgers, find a thread there and post in it! I know what I've said, I'm sposed to be nice from now on but I'm sorry if I can't be nice to people repeating the same topics over and over again in the wrong forums. Wrong forums, ok....but ANOTHER Paul Rodgers thread? Grrrr....!!! Thank you, I've broke my new years qz rez....and, hey...it wasn't you, DirtQueen after all!!!!" So if it has been talked over and over again, stop coming to answer to those topics and insulting people for your only and I say only pleasure. |
Leppar 26.02.2005 05:55 |
Scott_Mercury wrote: Working at JCPenny's, you probably know of all of the upcoming sales, huh? One of you geniuses up above said that Paul Rodgers and Queen both were living off their 1970's hits, and didn't "do crap" in the 1980's might want to put your Playgirl mag down, and do some more research. Queen had more songs chart the top 100 in the 1980's than any other decade. While its true that by the 1980's, Rodgers was washed up. For all you Def Leppard and Paul Rodger groupies on here....I have, on vhs, your wet dream cum true! In 2001, Def Leppard played the county fair here, and "The Grass Roots" , and "Paul Rodgers" opened for them... It took 5 days for these 3 acts to sell out the grandstand near the livestock barn....of course it was 1,800 tickets. In 1986, with Freddie Mercury....how many tickets did Wembley and Knebworth sell??? Wasn't those the fastest selling tickets in Englands history?? I rest my case. I can't wait to see Brian May and Roger Taylor...too bad I was to young to ever see Queen.Ahhh Scotty, scotty, scotty.... oh how i love to chat with you. Fact is, you compared Def Leppard when they were not at their best and Queen when they were arguably in their prime. Also you compared Def Lepaprd away from their homeland with Queen in their homeland. Hardly fair is it? Nobody could touch Def Leppard in their prime and even you know that. At their peak they could easily sell out concerts and were the best live act around. |
Scott_Mercury 26.02.2005 08:26 |
Leppar- Hang on my friend, now you are saying that in 1986, Queen were arguably at their best? Just one page back, you and "Guodarellit" were just bashing Queen on how lame they were in the 1980's, and how Queen and Paul Rodgers both were just living off their hits from the seventies......since, as you guys put it "they didn't really do much in the eighties". If you like Def Leppard, thats totally fine, as I like some of their songs too (hence, thats why I was at the county fair concert)..... but Def Leppard is not really contemporaies of Queen. Queen has been compared to Zepplelin, The Stones, The Beatles....etc..etc. Queen have a place among music's most elite. People will be playing footage of Queen making everyone else at Live Aid sound like runners up at the 7th grade talent show. What seperates Queen from a Def Leppard is that Queen would never play a county fair. Queen was too big of a band for that.....it never would happen. Queen is like music royality, and Freddie would have went on to do something else, or he simply would have just retired before he played a county fair near the livestock barn. Thats one of the main things I love about Queen. They all gave it 100%, everytime out, and when Freddie brought is 100%, more times than not, not only did he steal thunder from his own bandmates, but he stole the show from all other artists as well.....as Live Aid in 1985 proves. This is why, I'll say this.....it would be to Paul Rodgers advantage to just say this is Queen + friends. Or the Queen & Paul Rodgers tour. And while its obvious to us he is not replacing Freddie, he is just filling in because Fredddie isn't here.....it needs to make that very clear to everyone, because if its not clear, and knowing the shoes he has to fill.....it will absolutely be career suicide for him. |
Leppar 26.02.2005 09:37 |
Nope, i thought the eighties WERE better than the seventies for Queen, as it was some of their 80's tracks that got me into Queen, as it contains my fave Queen track - Hammer To Fall among many other great songs (You could never tell i love rock :P ). It was guodarellit who said the eighties were crap - not me. I was just coming back on your comment about 'Animal' being "Lyrically challenged". And it's good to know you like the ol' Def Leppard - i knew you had taste Scotty. |
guodarellit 28.02.2005 12:00 |
What do you mean PR washed up in the 80's. The Firm was a great band with 4 great musicians. I still think Queen went down a notch in the 80's. C'mon!! Radio Ga Ga. What the hell is that!!!Worst song ever. |
RohemianBapsody 01.03.2005 10:04 |
In terms of world-wide appreciation the 80s were Queens best era. |
guodarellit 02.03.2005 11:34 |
Hey Scott M!! What's wrong with playing a county fair?? I've always loved it when a Major band can play a fair or club. Hey! their just trying to connect with the fans. Nothin wrong with that. Now if they have to to put food on the table, that's different. I can't believe it took Def Leppard 5 days to sell 1800 tickets. In my neck of the woods it would have been 10-15 minutes. Hey! Maybe Brian Johnson should go on tour with Queen, that would be something!! Ha Ha Rock-n-Roll aint noise pollution. So Let it go!! Because its all part of my rock-n-roll fantasy anyway!! |
guodarellit 03.03.2005 11:52 |
Alright Hero!! I couldn't have said it better. I Think |
Roy Queen 03.03.2005 11:56 |
I don't think he is a bad substitute. He is one of the greatest liveact ever and you couldn't find a better person. of course, it is impossible to replace Freddie, but Paul Rodgers as substitute is not that bad is it? |
Jimmy Dean 04.03.2005 00:04 |
i've been listening to some bad company, lately, great great voice. He should'nt have too much trouble hitting some of those high notes... they still may have to chage the pitch of some of the songs...Show Must Go On, for example |
Fraz 04.03.2005 04:28 |
Yeah no one could take Freddie's Place. |
4freddie 12.03.2005 01:10 |
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Scott_Mercury 12.03.2005 08:24 |
Cool, thanks Don... Anyway we could get the guy in the biker hat to replace Paul Rodgers on this tour?? |
1quen_fan 12.03.2005 09:15 |
Kiwi_Queen_fan wrote: I don't even know who he is so YES he is a terrible substitute. No one can replace Freddie. And if they are going to try they should use George Michael.YES!! I agree with you!! They should use George Micheal! He'd be great! |
doremi 12.03.2005 20:39 |
I think above all else, Queen were...and are,..a music act/artist and band of and for the people, no matter what country, anywhere and everywhere around the world...and they truly epitomize the universal language of music....which is why they have and will continue to be a sellout beloved act worldwide. And which is why their current Tour with Paul Rodgers, no matter what their fans' opinions may be about the current tour (without both Freddie & John) and the choice of Paul Rodgers to sing with them....(and yes I have my own opinions on that, that I...am not necessarily pleased with)....but I am supportive of Brian & Roger..... --that is why the tour is selling out, in every country that they add to the tour, and the demand is so high in so many countries worldwide for Queen (even with Paul Rodgers) to come to tour. Queen has always been a band about and for their fans, and I think that whatever differences or disagreements or agreements of opinion we all may or may not have about Brian & Roger's current creative direction...has no bearing on how very much all of us fans want to hear and see...at least what is left of Queen....Brian and Roger on this tour. It's a time piece of the fans' heartfelt feelings to a band they love past....and present and a wonderful testament to Queen. |
QueenJazz78 19.03.2005 17:08 |
NO WAY!!! NOBODY COULD REPLACE THE ROCK N ROLL GOD! HE WAS THE BEST SINGER OF ALL TIME, FUCKIN PAUL ROGERS CANT REPLACE HIM, HE CANT HIT THE HIGH NOTES. U PEOPLE DONT KNOW ANYTHING, WELL, SOME OF U DONT!! JOHN DEACON SHOULD OF DIED INSTEAD OF FREDDIE, I COULD CARE LESS ABOUT HIM |
QueenJazz78 19.03.2005 17:09 |
I FORGOT 1 THING----IF U WANTED TO REPLACE SOMEBODY, USE GEORGE MICHAEL OR ELTON JOHN, NOT PAUL ROGERS |
newcastle 86! 16483 19.03.2005 18:55 |
well theres an articulate piece for us all to chew over jazz, the content had my mind stretched to the limits. please post some more of your wonderfull theories. |
miffomojen 19.03.2005 20:47 |
[quote] Does anybody else think that Paul Rodgers is a terrible substitute for Fred [/quote] He isn't replacing Freddie, so I'd rather put it this way: is Paul Rodgers the right singer for Queen? In that case, I have to say no. |
7Innuendo7 19.03.2005 21:47 |
No. I think Robert Smith of the Cure would be a terrible substitute for Freddie Mercury. I think Paul Rodgers is a good singer, with more of a blues influence, to Fred's operatic feel. |
wstüssyb 19.03.2005 22:05 |
I think he does all right, this is tour is not about replacing Freddie as you all think, It's about Roger and Brian wanting to tour again and Paul joining them to bring back both Queen and Paul tracks in a new manner. |
stringsrmagicalzey 25.03.2005 23:26 |
From Queen Rock Show Special on Capital Gold. David Jensen: So Brian, you're performing with Paul Rodgers and I heard a story that it all happened back in September at Wembley when you were appearing at the Miller Stratpack, and you came on stage and it was a bit of magic? Brian May: Even though I've known Paul Rodgers for years...we go on stage and we play All Right Now , and something happened, there was a big ...something...big explosion in the brain, and we both looked at each other and went, "Hmm, something's happening here", and ah, I remember Paul's lady said, "That's amazing, you know you guys just need a drummer". And I thought, "Hmm...I might know a drummer", you know?(Chucles) And I called up Roger, and that's what lead us to us doing the um...what was that show we did...lifetime awards...Hall of Fame, thing you know we did? Me and Roger AND Paul did All Right Now, and we didi Rock you and Champions.And that really clinched it, we just thought, 2My God, this seems so natural".I have to tell you that even a year ago, I wouldn't even in my WILDEST dreams have thought we would, we would go out on tour.I never ever thoughtwe would do it.I remember saying to people, 2No I don't think so, you know, unless a miracle happens, we won't.There's no one can sing it." And then...A miracle happened. (Later on talking about Bray rehearsing)......It was sensational.I mean, it...I have to say, even if the gigs don't happen, I've had a great time doin' this.It's AMAZING to actually be in a room and know that you have a complete band again.It's something incredibly magical for us.I, I, you know,since losing Freddie, you know, you're losing a friend, a family member really, but also you're losing your capacity to sort of be a working unit.But basically NOW , we're in a room and we have this guy who can sing COLLOSALLY well.You actually have everybody there, and I'm talking too fast, I know, but I'm excited. (Both laugh) David Jensen:You must have thought, "What will the fans think?" Brian:The first thing I thought was what is it going to do to my life, because I actually like my life now, you know.I have a life at home, and you know, I have a relationship, I have kids, I have a nice place to live...you know it...and I remember what touring does to you, you know?That's the hard thing to take on , you know, what is it going to do to me.As far as the fans...No, I didn't have a second thought really.To be honest with you.Because all the people that I comminicate with, understand us very well, and they know how much we love Freddie and we know what part Freddie is of our lives, STILL.And they all know the struggle that we've been through.They also know that I've said "No" to every kind of touring offer because I just never thought that it was right.I actually talk to Freddie's mum as well, quite a lot.And Freddie's mum feels good about this, so that's kind of good enough for me.(Laughs)You know she said, you know "I know you guys are gonna make us all proud" and...That's the way it's gonna be. ...Definitely Freddie is in our heart and soul.His art will always prevail, but I am glad Brian and Roger are still on this beautiful blue eart sharing their music, their energy and enthusiasm with us, and I am glad there's a kind of magic with Paul Rodgers, who just want to be himself sharing a good time with his fellows.Good luck for all of you who will be able to attend their shows and have a great time!!! QUEEN ROCKS!!!! Best wishes from Mexico, Zey |
Adam Unger (QueenVault.com) 26.03.2005 00:29 |
Paul is a great vocalist. I love his work from Free and with Bad Company. He performed wonderfully at the UK Hall of Fame with Queen. I don't think it's a big deal that he messed up the words on the 46664 concert. Everyone has an off night. I think he'll be excellent on the tour. It's not like the 46664 venue is the best in the world anyway. I think we'll all be plesantly surprised. |
~-:Moet et Chandon:-~ 27.03.2005 16:43 |
Paul Rodgers isn't half bad I'm sure, and well as most ppl seem to say he wont ever be able to replace freddie. But there are a few things bout him that bug me...at the concert he only seemed to be able to do one thing and that was throw his microphone stand up in the air and catch it...woohoo the novely of that wore off after the 32nd time! (wow well if that is his idea of Queen-like flamboyancy then pah!) and the guy just seemed to be trying too hard...wearing a ridiculous grin all the time, throwing himself at the crowd (tho the crowd didn't seem too thrilled to take his hand) and well I didn't like him but getting to see Brian and Roger made it worthwhile. Vocally, Rodgers was good, though he simply doesn't exude any of Freddie's character. But once again, as many ppl have said, Rodgers will improve, so it's all good I'm sure. |
ryancoke 29.03.2005 15:00 |
.........No comment. |
*3*Playful as a pussycat 31.03.2005 13:51 |
miffomojen wrote: [quote] Does anybody else think that Paul Rodgers is a terrible substitute for Fred [/quote] He isn't replacing Freddie, so I'd rather put it this way: is Paul Rodgers the right singer for Queen? In that case, I have to say no.exactly! nobody can replace Freddie! but as for Paul singing with Queen, i would have to actually hear it first to judge whether it is good or not ^.^ |
_amadeus_ 17.05.2005 09:33 |
Yes. Yes I do. Very much so. Yes. |
Q4E 18.05.2005 22:46 |
ohhhhh yeahhhhhhhh, if he WAS a substitute |
_amadeus_ 19.05.2005 09:22 |
Yes, I do. :D |
NOTWMEDDLE 19.05.2005 15:12 |
George Michael is a freak! He is irrelevant to us Americans now as he is a washed up 80s teeny bopper whom lost all respect after his infamous "bathroom act" with a cop! His career went straight to Hell in the US. Also, he sucks as a singer. I am glad Paul Rodgers is there. I enjoyed his work solo, Bad Company, Free and The Firm. |
Erato 23.05.2005 10:35 |
WHY ARE THEY MAKING THIS AT ALL?!?!?!?! Couldn't they just name it differently, and leave Queen and Freddie alone?!?! |
Fenderek 23.05.2005 10:41 |
Erato wrote: WHY ARE THEY MAKING THIS AT ALL?!?!?!?! Couldn't they just name it differently, and leave Queen and Freddie alone?!?!Why are you digging out the thread everyone finally managed to forget about? Couldn't you just get a life and leave something you obviously don't like alone?!?! A hint- you're not gonna change it. Another hint- most of the tour is already finished Another hint- if you focus on good sides of life, you'll feel better Another hint- look at Don Kichote, what a prick... |
Knute 24.05.2005 13:14 |
Erato wrote: WHY ARE THEY MAKING THIS AT ALL?!?!?!?! Couldn't they just name it differently, and leave Queen and Freddie alone?!?!Nope they're doing this just to piss you off! |
RohemianBapsody 25.05.2005 03:20 |
Although George Micahel done a great job with STL, he has not got the voice to carry off the rock songs. I think Paul Rodgers has pulled it off well. BTW Paul Rodgers is not a Freddie substitute, he was asked to tour with Brian and Roger. |