| kdj2hot 27.01.2006 17:23 |
Rank the Queen members based on their virtuosity (is that even a word lol) of their particular "instrument". Like who's the best at what they did. I was compelled to post this because to me John Deacon is a virtuoso on the bass, just listen to nearly any Queen song (sans crappy electric perios of the 80's that started with Hot Space and didn't really ended with AKOM) like You're my Best Friend, Somebody to Love, Don't Stop me Now, Bicyckle Race, etc. It popped in my head that John Deacon is probably a better bass player than Freddie was a singer. So fast forward about 8 or 9 hours and here I am posting a thread based on that thought. Anyways, here's my ranking 1. John Deacon 2. Freddie Mercury 3. Brian May 4. Roger Taylor --- I don't see how Roger can be anything but last no matter who's ranking the Queen members lol and the amazing aprt is he's a good drummer. |
| Freya is quietly judging you. 27.01.2006 17:25 |
I couldn't possibly rank them, they are all great at what they do. |
| kdj2hot 27.01.2006 17:37 |
I think this a thread for musicians because a lot of people don't care about something "buried" in the mix so naturally I wouldn't be surprised if some people would rank John Deacon last. |
| teleman 27.01.2006 18:23 |
It's hard to rank them. The magic came from all of them together. They were all quite good at their main instruments but I don't think any really qualify as virtuoso. What a fantastic combination. |
| Tiswas 27.01.2006 18:46 |
=1)Roger Taylor =1)Brian May =1)Freddie Mercury =1)John Deacon That seems ok to me - they were a team, not a bunch of individuals |
| Freya is quietly judging you. 27.01.2006 18:49 |
Tiswas wrote: =1)Roger Taylor =1)Brian May =1)Freddie Mercury =1)John Deacon That seems ok to me - they were a team, not a bunch of individualsI second that. |
| All I Hear Is Radio Gaga 27.01.2006 23:39 |
<font color=violet>Poppy wrote:Same hereTiswas wrote: =1)Roger Taylor =1)Brian May =1)Freddie Mercury =1)John Deacon That seems ok to me - they were a team, not a bunch of individualsI second that. |
| Bosdavid 28.01.2006 07:29 |
I should say: Brian May John Deacon/Freddie Mercury Roger Taylor |
| -luke_taylor- 28432 28.01.2006 08:50 |
Of course it goes like this Freddie mercury john deacon brian may roger taylor |
| it was electric7 28.01.2006 09:44 |
They are all amazing,but Freddie is numero uno for me :) |
| mattsmith 28.01.2006 10:32 |
1. Freddie: Charisma, Vocals, harmonies, keyboards, some guitar skill, virtuosity, innovation. 2. Brian: Guitar, Bass, Vocals, harmonies,keyboards, producing skills. 3. Roger: Drums, other percussion, guitar, vocals, harmonies. 4. John: Bass, some keyboards, some guitar, electrical knowledge. There you go. Hard to decide, but thats my opinion. All bring different things to the group. Pretty much equal 1st i would say. |
| Sherwood Forest 28.01.2006 11:34 |
they all did so much, that even we dont know about. I couldnt even begin to say really |
| deleted user 28.01.2006 11:45 |
It's impossible for me to rank them. A friend of mine refers to them as a dream band because you couldn't ask for more in a band - the best vocalist, best guitarist, best drummer and best bassist all combined. I have to say I agree. |
| bohemian 11513 28.01.2006 12:44 |
...quite an easy task!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! When it comes to... a) playing the bass... no one is able to play those strings like our "Fellow John"! b) playing the drums... well, John did it like no one else in the band! Remember "One Vision"? c) playing the guitar... Fred of course!!! ...ever listend to "Crazy Little Thing Called Love"??? z) vocals... of course Paul Rodgers... Fred´s "All Time Favourite"! ;-) PS: ...forgot to mention Spike "The God" Edney on keyboards! PPS: Brian and Rog are out of competition... as they are better known as "Queen+" !!! :-) |
| flash! 28068 28.01.2006 13:24 |
Freddie will always be number one for me ;) you gotta love that sexy tiger! grrrrrrrrRRRrrrrowl! |
| -luke_taylor- 28432 28.01.2006 16:54 |
mattsmith wrote: 1. Freddie: Charisma, Vocals, harmonies, keyboards, some guitar skill, virtuosity, innovation. 2. Brian: Guitar, Bass, Vocals, harmonies,keyboards, producing skills. 3. Roger: Drums, other percussion, guitar, vocals, harmonies. 4. John: Bass, some keyboards, some guitar, electrical knowledge. There you go. Hard to decide, but thats my opinion. All bring different things to the group. Pretty much equal 1st i would say.you didnt put vocals on john no 4 lol |
| Freddie's #1 Fan Forever 28.01.2006 17:10 |
The ranking goes in the same order that they are listed on the albums: #1 Freddie Mercury #2 Brian May #3 Roger Taylor and John Deacon |
| biggest_fan_K 28.01.2006 18:00 |
Freddie was always the number one in the band, i could care less for others |
| J B 28.01.2006 18:14 |
Freddie= 50% of the band Brian, John & Roger= the other 50% of the band |
| Freya is quietly judging you. 28.01.2006 18:21 |
J B wrote: Freddie= 50% of the band Brian, John & Roger= the other 50% of the bandActually Freddie himself said he was only a quarter of the band. |
| KillerQueen1429 28.01.2006 18:47 |
Freddie was always the number one in the band, i could care less for others SO IN OTHER WORDS YOUR NOT A QUEEN FAN JUST A FREDDIE FAN. |
| biggest_fan_K 28.01.2006 23:03 |
KillerQueen1429 wrote: Freddie was always the number one in the band, i could care less for others SO IN OTHER WORDS YOUR NOT A QUEEN FAN JUST A FREDDIE FAN.NO I LIKE THE WHOLE BAND, BUT I THINK THAT FREDDIE IS MOST IMPORTANT [whats the caps lock for?] |
| KillerQueen1429 29.01.2006 00:00 |
Sorry lol |
| deleted user 29.01.2006 06:55 |
J B wrote: Freddie= 50% of the band Brian, John & Roger= the other 50% of the bandSo JB Freddie was 4 people in one man...I never knew that.. |
| IlariaTaylor 29.01.2006 07:06 |
...Roger is the number one!!!!With Freddie of course...then Bri and last John... For me it's so...Than... |
| spymyshadow 29.01.2006 08:45 |
Freddie 40% Brian 30% roger 20% john 10 % |
| Sergei. 29.01.2006 09:41 |
Let's make a pie graph, shall we? |
| kdj2hot 29.01.2006 22:12 |
I wasn't talking about who's the most important to the band. Obviously Freddie was the most important member. Screw all politics, Freddie was the most important member of Queen without question, followed by Brian May. That wasn't my question or point, I was talking about who mastered their primary instrument. Not who was the most proficient at all instruments or the most important member. Anyway with that point in mind, I believe John Deacon is (I better say was cause it's pushing a decade sense anyone heard him play) was a better bass player than Freddie was a singer. |
| RETROLOVE 14.02.2006 03:02 |
I think if youre truly are a fan of theres, its impossible to rate them...I know me personally, I hate being compared to, and I'm pretty sure they hate it also. I would say all of them were good at what they did...lol |
| Nummer2 14.02.2006 05:55 |
First way to rank: "Who can't be replaced easily?" 1. Freddie: Without Freddie it just isn't Queen anymore. Maybe Queen+, but IMO that's not much more than a good Queen cover band. 2. Brian: His playing style is unique, the sound of his Red Special also, but both could be imitated to a certain degree. 3. Roger: He also has an individual style of playing, but he could be replaced more easily than Brian. 4. John: Only bass players and some other musicians would hear the difference at once if some other top bass player would replace him. Second way to rank: "Who is the greatest virtuoso?" 1. John: Very accurate, definitely has the "feeling" for what the bass should play and how it should sound. Able to play verysophisticated stuff. 2. Freddie: At least in the studio (and also live, when his voice was in good shape) he was one of the best Rock singers. Great voice, very much feeling in it, wide spectrum. 3. Brian: Great player, but technically not one of the best. Compensates with his unique style and creativeness inventing sounds. 3. Roger (equalling Brian): Same as Brian – very creative, versatile, but esp. rhythmically he's not one of the best. Third way to rank: "Who incorporates the bet mix of abilities?" 1. Freddie: Awesome singer, fantastic songwriter, arranger, composer and showman. And he plays piano, too. 2. Brian: Good singer, fantastic guitar player, composer/songwriter. 3. Roger: Fantastic drummer, good singer with a special, recognizable voice, good composer/songwriter. 4. John: Also a fantastic musician and good songwriter. But when it comes to singing or entertaining the audience ... Now you see, why it is so difficult to rank the Queen members. There are a lot more ways to rank them, and everybody has his own method. |
| its_a_hard_life 26994 14.02.2006 06:09 |
Brian Freddie Roger John In looks its: Brian Roger Freddie John. Poor lil Johnny hes always last :P |
| Kensington Love 17.02.2006 01:53 |
<font color=red>Flash! wrote: Freddie will always be number one for me ;) you gotta love that sexy tiger! grrrrrrrrRRRrrrrowl!Well said,darling! There is no one sexier than Freddie! ...I love him and I wish he were still here ;) |
| deleted user 17.02.2006 07:17 |
I'd have to say: 1. Freddie 2. Brian 3. Roger 4. John But they're all brill and love everything they came up with |
| Micrówave 17.02.2006 15:01 |
If you treat them as equals as Queen, then I'd rank them by their solo output: 1. Roger Taylor 2. Brian May 3. Freddie Mercury 4. John Deacon Brian edging out Freddie due to "Other Appearances". Of course if you include "Queen +" then I'd go: 1. Elton John 2. David Bowie 3. Steve Howe 4. Roger Taylor 5. Brian May 6. Freddie Mercury 7. Paul Rodgers 8. John Deacon 9. Tim Staffel X. Wyclef |
| Freddie's #1 Fan Forever 17.02.2006 15:13 |
Come on guys, everyone knows that Freddie Mercury was #1. Ask people on the street to name one member of Queen. If they can name anyone at all, 95% of them will say, "Freddie Mercury". Why? Because Freddie Mercury was #1. |