QueenZone discussion #538849

Benn wrote: It's not Live Aid 2 and will not be billed as such. It's a benefit for the unbelieveably wealthy rock stars to show their support of Bono in his crusade ot get 3rd World debt wiped out - it's a nod to the G8 Countries and their governments. I understand it will be billed as Live 8. Geldoff has sworn that Live Aid will never happen again.

starfleet wrote: Live aid 2 has been confirmed in the UK @ Hyde Park 2nd July. Can't see our boys playing it though as they are scheduled to play Lisbon. Shame ;-(

Benn wrote: I understand it will be billed as Live 8.

imslightlymad wrote: I think it's stupid. I mean nothing could top Live Aid especially if they try top re-do it. And you can bet all the Z-list stars like Will Young and Rachel Stevens will be there. Purlease!

Arlene R. Weiss wrote:

imslightlymad wrote: I think it's stupid. I mean nothing could top Live Aid especially if they try top re-do it. And you can bet all the Z-list stars like Will Young and Rachel Stevens will be there. Purlease!

Don't think Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, U2, Elton John, Oasis, Bruce Springsteen, Coldplay, Madonna, and Eminem would appreciate that. They are already confirmed. Some of them are listed on the press release below, some have been added since. link FYI read my blog, all the updates are on it and all the information as to what G8 is and how and why it came about and what it is for. link link Also...since you all think U2 and Geldof have such egos...well unlike Live Aid, G8 will be... ....FREE!!!!!!!!!!!! The 2 concerts in London & Washington DC are being held to raise global awareness and NOT raid your wallet. How is that for NOT having egos. These stars are playing for free, donating their time and you can SEE them perform for FREE!!!!

GreatKingSam wrote: I've told this tale before on this board, but a couple of years back, Bono did a big old press conference about how everyone should donate money to the people of Africa etc, and about thirty minutes after that, he spent about £10,000 in a restaurant nearby. Says it all really.

GreatKingSam wrote: The difference is, Brian wouldn't use the publicity from it to further his career. Everything Bono does is always so public etc Like when Eric Clapton, Bri etc met the Queen recently. If that was Bono, by lord he would have used that to talk about his poliical views - Brian just stayed out the way and was just happy to be there. I've told this tale before on this board, but a couple of years back, Bono did a big old press conference about how everyone should donate money to the people of Africa etc, and about thirty minutes after that, he spent about £10,000 in a restaurant nearby. Says it all really.

Bobby_brown wrote:

GreatKingSam wrote: The difference is, Brian wouldn't use the publicity from it to further his career. Everything Bono does is always so public etc Like when Eric Clapton, Bri etc met the Queen recently. If that was Bono, by lord he would have used that to talk about his poliical views - Brian just stayed out the way and was just happy to be there. I've told this tale before on this board, but a couple of years back, Bono did a big old press conference about how everyone should donate money to the people of Africa etc, and about thirty minutes after that, he spent about £10,000 in a restaurant nearby. Says it all really.

At least Bono uses his "big ego" to help. How did our Freddie used his big ego? i´ve said this once and i´m going to say it again: In what charity is concerned Queen are not the best example of it. They only started doing REAL CHARITY after Freddie´s dead (I don´t consider the fact of play a big event like LIVE AID real charity)- While they where a four piece band they have donne NOTHING to put something like LIVE AID or the TRIBUTE in action. And they could have donne such beautifull things. I mean they were big in countries where people live miserabilly and they´ve donne nothing to bring awareness of it to the world. But still, it appears that there are fans that really believe that Queen are angels living among us -SINNERS. Take care

Arlene R. Weiss wrote:

Leppar wrote: Stop defending the indefensible. He just likes to be in the public eye all the time - even when no one wants to see him. Why else would he keep 'selling' out to papers, magazines etc? Why doesn't he go over there himself and do some work - oh, thats right he gets people 'below' him to do it. Hardly a hero is he? Exactly.

Apparently...you don't CHECK your facts. Geldof just got back from Africa, is getting ready to go over there again and has spent the last 20 years making NUMEROUS trips to the areas in Africa hardest hit by Famine and Aids. Areas with disease, plague, no running water..and he risks his life going to these areas, with tribal guides. I have SEEN him on these trips.
In 1995, on the 10th anniversary of Live Aid, I saw his documentary on VH1, where he was IN Africa, meeting with starving masses and also meeting with people...who were NOW alive, because of the money that originally brought food and relief from 1985's Live Aid and Band Aid benefits, and the subsequent Band Aid/Live Aid Trust. Don't you do your homework? He is over in Africa half a dozen times every year for the last 20 years..in between his own recording.
Geldof DOES care..where in the daylight did you get that idea from that he keeps any of the money from the charity events and recordings he organizes?
Geldof does NOT keep ANY of the money from these charity events. It is ALL donated to charity and those suffering in third world nations.
He and Bono have BOTH together met with Pope John Paul, Several world leaders, and always donate 100% of all funds from any benefit events, concerts, recordings thay do to third world countries, for food, medical care, shelter. I have NEVER heard that, ever. Sorry, but Geldof has done marvelous things for those less fortunate.
........Also....excuse me...but whether you want to admit it or not, I'm glad that Queen stepped up to the plate and agreed to do

GreatKingSam wrote: The original 46664 concert... organised I do believe pretty much by Bri, Rog and Dave Stewart (obviosuly with Mandela too). Now - guess who the press focussed on? Bono (and Beyoncé a bit). Bri, Rog and Dave didn't turn around and say "actually, we did more than Bono to get this concert up and running". But they didnt. They just got about the business of charity, like the many other artsists. Meanwhile, Bono does all his press work....

GreatKingSam wrote: My "local" press being nationwide newspapers and TV stations. When the concert "highlights" were shown one night late on Channel 4, focus was put on Bono and Beyoncé, with Queen appearing only at the end of the show, however with the focus put on Anastacia. At the end of the day, I think Bono is an attention seeking twat. Queen regardless.

<font color=#FF399> Linda Of The Valley wrote:

GreatKingSam wrote: Thanks for that NTL. That is Bono summed up. All talk but no action. If he was that bothered, and if all the U2 albums were infact "political rallies" (and I quote him), then why doesn't he commision a U2 album where all the money goes to charity? Good on him for promoting charity, but I can't stand his egotistical want for gain in the popularity stakes. Charity is charity, but that is something else.

For fuck sake, everybody is going on about Bono's ego... At least he's out there doing something helping; what are you doing? Sitting on your backside stuffing yourself with choclate and not raising one finger to do something about poverty!! What is Bono doing? Yeah, he might be boosting his ego, yeah, he might be getting some publicity out of it but at least he's TRYING to make the world a better place. At least he's doing something for charity...for fuck sake, have a heart.

Bobby_brown wrote:

GreatKingSam wrote: The difference is, Brian wouldn't use the publicity from it to further his career. Everything Bono does is always so public etc Like when Eric Clapton, Bri etc met the Queen recently. If that was Bono, by lord he would have used that to talk about his poliical views - Brian just stayed out the way and was just happy to be there. I've told this tale before on this board, but a couple of years back, Bono did a big old press conference about how everyone should donate money to the people of Africa etc, and about thirty minutes after that, he spent about £10,000 in a restaurant nearby. Says it all really.

At least Bono uses his "big ego" to help. How did our Freddie used his big ego? i´ve said this once and i´m going to say it again: In what charity is concerned Queen are not the best example of it. They only started doing REAL CHARITY after Freddie´s dead (I don´t consider the fact of play a big event like LIVE AID real charity)- While they where a four piece band they have donne NOTHING to put something like LIVE AID or the TRIBUTE in action. And they could have donne such beautifull things. I mean they were big in countries where people live miserabilly and they´ve donne nothing to bring awareness of it to the world. But still, it appears that there are fans that really believe that Queen are angels living among us -SINNERS. Take care

bitesthedust wrote:

Bobby_brown wrote:

GreatKingSam wrote: The difference is, Brian wouldn't use the publicity from it to further his career. Everything Bono does is always so public etc Like when Eric Clapton, Bri etc met the Queen recently. If that was Bono, by lord he would have used that to talk about his poliical views - Brian just stayed out the way and was just happy to be there. I've told this tale before on this board, but a couple of years back, Bono did a big old press conference about how everyone should donate money to the people of Africa etc, and about thirty minutes after that, he spent about £10,000 in a restaurant nearby. Says it all really.

At least Bono uses his "big ego" to help. How did our Freddie used his big ego? i´ve said this once and i´m going to say it again: In what charity is concerned Queen are not the best example of it. They only started doing REAL CHARITY after Freddie´s dead (I don´t consider the fact of play a big event like LIVE AID real charity)- While they where a four piece band they have donne NOTHING to put something like LIVE AID or the TRIBUTE in action. And they could have donne such beautifull things. I mean they were big in countries where people live miserabilly and they´ve donne nothing to bring awareness of it to the world. But still, it appears that there are fans that really believe that Queen are angels living among us -SINNERS. Take care

So playing in Sun City and raising awareness to the people of Soweto etc. doesn't count then? Or is it just because they were ridiculed for touring there?

GreatKingSam wrote: Obviously, therefore, you have deduced from the fact that - as I critcise Bono's alterior motives regarding charity, it means I do fuck all but eat chocolate all day. I'm glad we're grown ups.