QueenZone discussion #513154
Dave Grohl inducting Queen into the Rock and ROll Hall of Fame 2001
| QueenZeppelin 17.04.2005 13:14 |
Does anyone have or know where I could locate a transcript of what Foo Fighter Dave Grohl said as he was inducting Queen into the US Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2001? |
| The Real Wizard 17.04.2005 16:42 |
link Here's an mp3 of Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins making the induction, as well as Bri and Rog's acceptance speeches. Enjoy! |
| doremi 18.04.2005 12:56 |
I just listened to it twice! Almost cried. Wonderful things that Dave Grohl & Taylor Hawkins said, and Brian & Roger just were absolutely humble and lovely and it was so lovely that they had Freddie's Mom Jer accept his award. I love when Dave & Taylor were listing each of Queen's member's songs "Not many band's are graced with four hit songwriters, Brian May, We Will Rock You, Roger Taylor, It's A Kind Of Magic, John Deacon, Another One Bites The Dust"..when they got to Freddie...they went on, and on, and on listing Freddie's numerous songs, "Freddie Mercury, Bohemian Rhapsody, We Are The Champions, Killer Queen, Crazy Little Thing Called Love" and they said "Freddie was A True Star, the consummate entertainer, one in a million"..and the crowd cheered!, especially when they said and Freddie is "never, ever, EVER to be forgotten." I got chills... "Ladies and Gentleman, it is our UNBELIEVABLE Honor, to present to you, Queen as the next inductee into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, Ladies & Gentleman, Queen". Just beautiful. |
| doremi 18.04.2005 16:40 |
Just listened to it again...So wonderful! I like when Brian says "Thank you to the people of America for taking us to your hearts over the last 30 years". Lovely..to quote Roger on Queen receiving this honor, I was like him, "overwhelmed and delighted" listening to this and knowing Queen FINALLY got this MOST deserving honor. |
| doremi 18.04.2005 17:20 |
I also have a Book put out BY the USA Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame..and it follows the history of rock & roll over the decades and lists w/photos, the MOST influential artists and music moments or events which defined each decade. Queen...are at the TOP of the 1970's, with a great photo of the band in their early glam 70's heyday. (one error, they misspell Freddie's Real name in the pop quiz). But it's still cool. Also, in the 1990's they list the Freddie Mercury Tribute concert as one of the most significant events of the entire decade. Nice. |
| deleted user 18.04.2005 21:44 |
Seeing that when it happened was pretty awesome. I felt like I was seeing them in concert! LOL |
| Good_Company50 18.04.2005 23:04 |
arlene wrote: I just listened to it twice! Almost cried. Wonderful things that Dave Grohl & Taylor Hawkins said, and Brian & Roger just were absolutely humble and lovely and it was so lovely that they had Freddie's Mom Jer accept his award. I love when Dave & Taylor were listing each of Queen's member's songs..when they got to Freddie...they went on, and on, and on listing Freddie's numerous songs and they said "Freddie was A True Star, the consummate entertainer, one in a million"..and the crowd cheered!, especially when they said and Freddie is "never, ever, EVER to be forgotten." I got chills... Just beautiful.Arlene, I love that Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins thought so much of Queen and Freddie, but what I would like to know is, why Dave Grohl didn't vote for Freddie in Rolling Stones "Immortal" issue. (I've forgotten already who he did vote for). "never, ever, EVER to be forgotten" indeed. Hrrumph! |
| Good_Company50 19.04.2005 10:19 |
Oh yeah, now I remember. It was Led Zeppelin--good pick, but he could have chosen Queen instead. Someone else would have come around eventually to vote for Led Zepp. |
| doremi 19.04.2005 11:58 |
Good_Company50 wrote:Artist and people like you and I (and I am a journalist for crying out loud), cannot approach RS to nominate or discuss & pay respects/tributes to an artist. RS's own staff picks the artists that make the list, then RS's staff picks people to discuss those artists. If RS's staff didn't pick Queen or Freddie for their list, that's why they didn't approach Dave Grohl to discuss Queen or Freddie.....HOWEVER.....arlene wrote: I just listened to it twice! Almost cried. Wonderful things that Dave Grohl & Taylor Hawkins said, and Brian & Roger just were absolutely humble and lovely and it was so lovely that they had Freddie's Mom Jer accept his award. I love when Dave & Taylor were listing each of Queen's member's songs..when they got to Freddie...they went on, and on, and on listing Freddie's numerous songs and they said "Freddie was A True Star, the consummate entertainer, one in a million"..and the crowd cheered!, especially when they said and Freddie is "never, ever, EVER to be forgotten." I got chills... Just beautiful.Arlene, I love that Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins thought so much of Queen and Freddie, but what I would like to know is, why Dave Grohl didn't vote for Freddie in Rolling Stones "Immortal" issue. (I've forgotten already who he did vote for). "never, ever, EVER to be forgotten" indeed. Hrrumph! Q/MOJO Queen Classic Special Edition....DID approach BOTH Dave & Taylor. Dave writes a LOVELY and fond remembrance of first being mesmerized by Queen watching them perform at Live Aid...and Taylor wrote the LOVELY tribute afterward that ends the entire issue. So theer you go...and just so you know...I am from the USA, but for me and most of my colleagues and musician friends here in the USA...we all consider RS a piece of s**t anyhow...and we all consider Mojo the BEST music publication internationally and we all read it religously. |
| QueenZeppelin 19.04.2005 14:50 |
arlene wrote: I like when Brian says "Thank you to the people of America for taking us to your hearts over the last 30 years".That quote affected me the same way it did you, Arlene. I think music publications and certain higher-ups don't realize that there are more American Queen fans than they think. Also, Arlene, I live in Maryland too. I'd love to talk to you some time via email or something like that. I can also relate to the problems you've been having, as I have been searching for the Mojo Queen Special as well and haven't been able to find it. It's very upsetting to think that possibly the only place in Maryland carrying it is Record and Tape Traders up in Towson. Also, like you, I am constantly analyzing and puzzling voer why Queen never made it huge in the U.S., especially by critics' standards (and why their sales could never match that of say, Zeppelin's). |
| Good_Company50 19.04.2005 15:20 |
Artist and people like you and I (and I am a journalist for crying out loud), cannot approach RS to nominate or discuss & pay respects/tributes to an artist. RS's own staff picks the artists that make the list, then RS's staff picks people to discuss those artists. If RS's staff didn't pick Queen or Freddie for their list, that's why they didn't approach Dave Grohl to discuss Queen or Freddie.....HOWEVER..... Q/MOJO Queen Classic Special Edition....DID approach BOTH Dave & Taylor. Dave writes a LOVELY and fond remembrance of first being mesmerized by Queen watching them perform at Live Aid...and Taylor wrote the LOVELY tribute afterward that ends the entire issue. So theer you go...and just so you know...I am from the USA, but for me and most of my colleagues and musician friends here in the USA...we all consider RS a piece of s**t anyhow...and we all consider Mojo the BEST music publication internationally and we all read it religously. Thanks Arlene for explaining how that RS list thing works. I am so glad that Dave and Taylor did write a lovely tribute in Q/Mojo and I will try my best to get a copy (then a subscription)of it. |
| Good_Company50 19.04.2005 15:23 |
Sorry, the above quote was Arlene's. Still learning how to work this correctly. |
| doremi 19.04.2005 15:25 |
Guys...I got my Q/Mojo Queen Classic Magazine at the Record & Tape Traders In Pikesville/Owings Mills, Maryland 2 Mondays/weeks ago...as of last Thursday they only had 3 left. Record & Tape Traders are in Towson, Pikesville/Owings Mills, Glen Burnie, Severna Park, Westminster, and they just opened a store in Rehobeth Beach, Delaware. I suggest you call one of the stores first, and they WILL hold a copy for you for 24 -48 hours if you leave your name and phone number. They do that for me all the time, with magazines and CD's as well. Good Luck!!!! |
| doremi 19.04.2005 15:34 |
QueenZeppelin wrote:Here's a topic I did several weeks back that addresses many reasons as to what hurt Queen's career and popularity in the USA, and why they stopped touring here as well...BUT I still don't think that's the WHOLE story...and I still think alot of music industry people here in the USA, past..and present..are dropping the ball...and you said what I have said..they are NOT giving The USA enough credit to see that there are TONS of Queen fans here who have always and will CONTINUE to buy Queen merchandise, see Queen tour, and LOVE Queen.arlene wrote: I like when Brian says "Thank you to the people of America for taking us to your hearts over the last 30 years".That quote affected me the same way it did you, Arlene. I think music publications and certain higher-ups don't realize that there are more American Queen fans than they think. Also, Arlene, I live in Maryland too. I'd love to talk to you some time via email or something like that. I can also relate to the problems you've been having, as I have been searching for the Mojo Queen Special as well and haven't been able to find it. It's very upsetting to think that possibly the only place in Maryland carrying it is Record and Tape Traders up in Towson. Also, like you, I am constantly analyzing and puzzling voer why Queen never made it huge in the U.S., especially by critics' standards (and why their sales could never match that of say, Zeppelin's). /queenzone/498309.html |
| doremi 19.04.2005 17:27 |
Here's a cool video interview with The Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins discussing their working with Brian! and how much they love Brian & Queen! On same webpage is a brief interview with Lillix about Freddie too! link |
| doremi 19.04.2005 20:19 |
I transcribed Roger's & Brian's acceptance speech word for word, here it is. Both are SO Gracious and Lovely and Humble and Genuine. I like what Roger says,..."Thank you. This is like getting a PHD. We're very overwhelmed and delighted to be here. We've had a lot of ups and downs in our career. And this is certainly a big, Big up." Then he kids, "It means actually more than all the Grammys we never got." and the audience chuckles/laughs. "And it's just great to be here in New York, after all this time, and I'll hand you over to Brian". Brian says so lovely, "Ladies and Gentlemen and Members of The Board, thank you very much for voting us into this really, totally illustrious company. We feel very proud. Thank you to the people of America for taking us to your hearts over the last 30 years. Thank you to Taylor and Dave for making us look cool tonight. We're a little sad that Freddie and John can't be with us, but they both send their love. And we have a little surprise for you, in case you don't mind." Roger then says happily,..."This IS a surprise, but Freddie's Mother Jer, is here tonight, and we'd love her to accept his award in place of him." and you hear the audience cheer! |
| Megamike The GREAT 19.04.2005 20:58 |
you forgot to add the ummm's.... anyone that is a Queen fan knows that That is an actual word with Brian.. lol Thank you |
| The Real Wizard 19.04.2005 22:20 |
QueenZeppelin wrote:Same here, I get those familiar chills through the spine every time I watch that clip... makes me very proud to be a Queen fan.arlene wrote: I like when Brian says "Thank you to the people of America for taking us to your hearts over the last 30 years".That quote affected me the same way it did you, Arlene. |
| geeksandgeeks 19.04.2005 22:42 |
Good_Company50 wrote:Dave's got a variety of tastes, he can give them all different honors.arlene wrote: I just listened to it twice! Almost cried. Wonderful things that Dave Grohl & Taylor Hawkins said, and Brian & Roger just were absolutely humble and lovely and it was so lovely that they had Freddie's Mom Jer accept his award. I love when Dave & Taylor were listing each of Queen's member's songs..when they got to Freddie...they went on, and on, and on listing Freddie's numerous songs and they said "Freddie was A True Star, the consummate entertainer, one in a million"..and the crowd cheered!, especially when they said and Freddie is "never, ever, EVER to be forgotten." I got chills... Just beautiful.Arlene, I love that Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins thought so much of Queen and Freddie, but what I would like to know is, why Dave Grohl didn't vote for Freddie in Rolling Stones "Immortal" issue. (I've forgotten already who he did vote for). "never, ever, EVER to be forgotten" indeed. Hrrumph! |
| Erin 20.04.2005 09:35 |
geeksandgeeks wrote:Yeah..Dave is a fan of Queen, but Taylor is the Queen FREAK of the Foos..:-) I can't wait to hear the new Foo Fighters album, btw...double CD, one acoustic & one rockin'. I just love 'em!Good_Company50 wrote:Dave's got a variety of tastes, he can give them all different honors.arlene wrote: I just listened to it twice! Almost cried. Wonderful things that Dave Grohl & Taylor Hawkins said, and Brian & Roger just were absolutely humble and lovely and it was so lovely that they had Freddie's Mom Jer accept his award. I love when Dave & Taylor were listing each of Queen's member's songs..when they got to Freddie...they went on, and on, and on listing Freddie's numerous songs and they said "Freddie was A True Star, the consummate entertainer, one in a million"..and the crowd cheered!, especially when they said and Freddie is "never, ever, EVER to be forgotten." I got chills... Just beautiful.Arlene, I love that Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins thought so much of Queen and Freddie, but what I would like to know is, why Dave Grohl didn't vote for Freddie in Rolling Stones "Immortal" issue. (I've forgotten already who he did vote for). "never, ever, EVER to be forgotten" indeed. Hrrumph! |
| doremi 20.04.2005 11:23 |
Erin wrote:Guys...The Q/MOJO Queen Classic Special Edition.... Has LOVELY tributes to Queen written by BOTH Dave Grohl AND Taylor Hawkins.geeksandgeeks wrote:Yeah..Dave is a fan of Queen, but Taylor is the Queen FREAK of the Foos..:-) I can't wait to hear the new Foo Fighters album, btw...double CD, one acoustic & one rockin'. I just love 'em!Good_Company50 wrote:Dave's got a variety of tastes, he can give them all different honors.arlene wrote: I just listened to it twice! Almost cried. Wonderful things that Dave Grohl & Taylor Hawkins said, and Brian & Roger just were absolutely humble and lovely and it was so lovely that they had Freddie's Mom Jer accept his award. I love when Dave & Taylor were listing each of Queen's member's songs..when they got to Freddie...they went on, and on, and on listing Freddie's numerous songs and they said "Freddie was A True Star, the consummate entertainer, one in a million"..and the crowd cheered!, especially when they said and Freddie is "never, ever, EVER to be forgotten." I got chills... Just beautiful.Arlene, I love that Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins thought so much of Queen and Freddie, but what I would like to know is, why Dave Grohl didn't vote for Freddie in Rolling Stones "Immortal" issue. (I've forgotten already who he did vote for). "never, ever, EVER to be forgotten" indeed. Hrrumph! Dave writes a LOVELY and fond remembrance of first being mesmerized by Queen watching them perform at Live Aid... ...and Taylor wrote the LOVELY tribute afterward that ends the entire issue. |
| Erin 20.04.2005 12:37 |
I'd like to get a copy of that. When did that issue of MOJO come out? |
| doremi 20.04.2005 12:53 |
Erin wrote: I'd like to get a copy of that. When did that issue of MOJO come out?Get ready, it's a long story. If you live in the USA, as I do, it was SUPPOSED to have been distributed in the USA, (as all Q/Mojo Special & Classic monthly editions do) about a month ago. Luckily, I regularly phoned my Independent Record Store here in Maryland, Record & Tape Traders, who got it in on April 4, held a copy, and I bought it. But...I wanted to check on the status of this for all you on QZ who have been asking where to get it, and because I am CONCERNED for Queen that this issue SHOULD be available in the USA to their fans, and to boost Queen's profile, what with the Tour and all. Well every week I have driven to Washington D.C. and Rockville, Maryland to Tower Records and Borders Books & Music, & Barnes & Nobles, as the stores DOWN in THAT area. carry ALL of the UK music magazines and ALL Q/Mojo Special Editions regularly becuase it is a much more artsy, cosmopoiltan area. Well, as of last Sunday, they STILL did NOT have it at all, as none of the major store chains, who DO carry Mojo & Q, are also NOT getting this in. I had a LONG talk with sveral store periodicals Managers, and their concern, feeling is that the marketing top brass at Mojo/Q, and at the USA store retailers are not giving the USA enough credit to have enough Queen fans who Love Queen and Will buy it...so they are not carrying it. All the chains are carrying the 2 month OLD Q/Mojo Jimi Hewndrix Special Edition and are not taking it down and putting the NEW Queen issue up...we feel because they STUPIDLY think the Queen issue doesn't have enough USA fans to sell and make the stores and Mojo/Q money. I have asked people on QZ to please ASK for this issue in your local chain store. When store managers get constant requests and feedback...they KNOW there IS a demand for that and they relay that to corporate for the stores and to Q/Mojo. If people around the USA only complain on QZ and not to their Stores...things will NOT change for the better. |
| Erin 20.04.2005 12:58 |
What month did it come out in the UK? March? |
| doremi 20.04.2005 13:03 |
Erin wrote: What month did it come out in the UK? March?Are you in the UK? Came out about March 15 I believe. |
| doremi 20.04.2005 13:09 |
I didn't have time to transcribe every word Dave & Taylor said..I will try later...but here is quite a bit more that I DID transcribe. I love when Dave & Taylor start recounting that ALL of Queen's members are gifted songwriters... "Not many band's are graced with four hit songwriters, Brian May, "We Will Rock You", Roger Taylor, "It's A Kind Of Magic", John Deacon, "Another One Bites The Dust"..when they got to Freddie...they go on, and on, and on listing Freddie's numerous songs, "and Freddie Mercury, "Bohemian Rhapsody", "We Are The Champions", "Killer Queen", "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" and Dave says "Freddie was A True Star, the consummate entertainer, one in a million"..and the crowd cheers!, especially when Dave says and Freddie is "never, ever, EVER to be forgotten." I got chills... Dave..."Ladies and Gentleman, it is our...UNBELIEVABLE Honor, to present to you, Queen, as the next inductee into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, Ladies & Gentleman, Queen". Just beautiful. |
| Erin 20.04.2005 13:12 |
arlene wrote:No, I'm in America. I was just wondering if it was too late to buy it there, cause I doubt I would be able to find it here..sounds like you had a riggumroll.Erin wrote: What month did it come out in the UK? March?Are you in the UK? Came out about March 15 I believe. |
| doremi 20.04.2005 18:44 |
Guys....in the Q/Mojo Classic Queen magazine FYI, Dave Grohl's tribute is on page 63 about seeing Queen for the very first time at Live Aid, Taylor Hawkins' tribute/Afterword (and The Foo Fighters titled "Why Foo Fighters Love Queen") to the issue is on page 146 with a very cool photo of Dave Grohl jamming with Brian & Roger at The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction in New York, March 19, 2001. |
| doremi 21.04.2005 11:31 |
Here's Dave & Taylor's transcription. Announcer "Please welcome Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins." applause from audience Dave "From ragtime to spacerock, opera to funk, punk rock to arena rock, there were no boundaries to what Queen could do, or WOULD do for that matter!" audience applause Taylor "There legendary performance at Live Aid in 1985, with no lights, no soundcheck, no frills, and only 20 minutes on stage, showed the world how to turn a huge stadium into a tiny, sweaty club." Dave "Not many bands, not many band's are graced with four hit songwriters, Brian May, "We Will Rock You", Roger Taylor, "It's A Kind Of Magic", John Deacon, "Another One Bites The Dust"..when they got to Freddie...they go on, and on, and on listing Freddie's numerous songs, "and...Freddie Mercury, "Bohemian Rhapsody", "We Are The Champions", "Killer Queen", "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" and Dave says "Freddie was A True Star, the consummate entertainer, one in a million"..and the crowd cheers!, especially when Dave says and Freddie is " and never, ever, EVER to be forgotten." I got chills... CHEERS from the audience. Dave..."Ladies and Gentleman, it is our...UNBELIEVABLE Honor, to present to you, Queen, as the next inductee into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, Ladies & Gentleman, Queen". Just beautiful. Cheers from the audience as Roger & Brian take the stage. |
| doremi 21.04.2005 11:33 |
arlene wrote: |
| geeksandgeeks 21.04.2005 20:04 |
Now THAT was a nice post. |
| doremi 22.04.2005 12:39 |
geeksandgeeks wrote: Now THAT was a nice post.Thank you...but it was MY pleasure! I must have listened to this thing 2 dozen times in the last few days. It makes my heart HAPPY!!!! :) |