QueenZone discussion #714263
What BM + RT should've done
| SomebodyWhoLoves 05.02.2006 05:47 |
Instead of hiring Paul Rogers, they should've hired an unknown but hugely talented singer, someone who could at least do the Queen name justice. Perhaps even a female singer. They should've hired this new singer, and write a new album. And go on tour supporting this album, and also do a few favorites. That is what they should've done. The problem with Paul Rogers is that while he was talented, he wasn't the right singer to try to even replace Freddie Mercury. The next singer for Queen should be someone who sang as much as possible like Freddie Mercury. Ex: Although this apparently wasn't possible, George Michael or someone who sings like him, would've made a good replacement for Freddie. No, I am not saying Freddie is replaceable. He's not. But..if you are going to hire a new singer, it has to be someone who sings similarly to Freddie. Paul Rogers may be talented, but his style is totally different, and not right for Queen's catalog of songs. I thought the woman who sang I want to break free in the FM tribute concert would've made a good candidate. She sang that song better than Freddie IMHO. |
| rogertaylor88 05.02.2006 06:22 |
Do you mean Lisa Stansfield? |
| englishyob 05.02.2006 06:28 |
If Brian and Roger hired a new singer he would have been classed as a Freddie replacement, Paul Rogers was hired as a singer for Queen that’s why its billed as Queen + Paul Rogers. George Michael wouldn’t have been able to handle Queens more rocky stuff like tie your mother down or hammer to fall etc... He would have been good singing the ballades like somebody to love and days of our live. Paul Rogers was the best chose as a stand in singer. We all know Freddie cant be replaced. |
| Rick 05.02.2006 06:31 |
A female singer? Britney Spears? |
| Serry... 05.02.2006 06:38 |
Brian's daughter (Freddie was a fan of her!) ;) Liza Minelli? Barbra Streisand? Cher? Madonna? |
| bohemian 11513 05.02.2006 06:41 |
Aretha Franklin... of course! |
| john bodega 05.02.2006 07:28 |
Britney Spears isn't a singer. If I were to go back in time and get a female singer, I'd probably grab Bonny Tyler. Amazing rough voice, it wouldn't last long because she's probably ripped her vocal cords to shreds, but yeah, probably the only other human being who could sing Gimme the Prize I reckon. The coulda-shoulda-woulda game is fun, but in the end what can be done? If sales had an impact, and if this was about money, they might've reconsidered what they're doing. But no, they do it because it's fun so I guess we can all either enjoy it or ignore it. |
| cherrypotter 05.02.2006 07:38 |
Genesis with Ray Wilson = shit Black Sab with Dio = shit Van Hallen with Hagar = shit Doors with Ian Astbury = shit So may the Queen rest in peace, for God sake! |
| SomebodyWhoLoves 05.02.2006 08:14 |
I said, UNKNOWN. If an unknown but fantastic singer who sang like Freddie was hired, AND BM & RT wrote a new album, I bet most of you would approve and be excited about the new record. I know I'd be excited. I'd buy the record, especially if the new singer was great. There ARE great singers out there who can sound remarkably like Freddie. Freddie is irreplaceable not just because of his voice. He had many intangible and tangible qualities that make him hard to replace. However, his voice alone is not irreplaceable. There ARE great singers out there who are unknown. |
| SomebodyWhoLoves 05.02.2006 08:20 |
What BM + RT should've done is to place an ADVERTISEMENT globally for finding the next Singer of Queen. I'm 100% sure that somewhere in this vast world of Six BIllion people, there is at least ONE singer who can come close to Freddie Mercury. The thing about Queen that made it great is that it had a great lead singer. Most of Queen songs are not truly great. At least I don't think so. What made them great was a great singer. Great singers can make an average song great. Paul Rogers is a good singer, not great. Queen (BM +RT) should've hired a great singer. |
| magicalfreddiemercury 05.02.2006 09:24 |
<font color=FF0099>Linda Of The Valley wrote: So what..at least he's not trying to be Freddie.IMO, that is precisely the point. They felt PR was the right choice because he's(way) different from Freddie. They didn't want a replacement, they wanted only to play live again and enjoy it. We can't fault them for that. They happened to get on well with this singer and went with it. Advertising, auditioning... I don't know. That would seem more like an effort to replace Freddie than simply playing a gig and realizing your music and a certain singer's voice created a sound you like. |
| it was electric7 05.02.2006 09:44 |
I would hate a female singer!! Unless it were me ...Christina Aguilera or Celine Dion :) |
| Wilki Amieva 05.02.2006 09:54 |
englishyob wrote: If Brian and Roger hired a new singer he would have been classed as a Freddie replacement, Paul Rogers was hired as a singer for Queen that’s why its billed as Queen + Paul Rogers. George Michael wouldn’t have been able to handle Queens more rocky stuff like tie your mother down or hammer to fall etc... He would have been good singing the ballades like somebody to love and days of our live. Paul Rogers was the best chose as a stand in singer. We all know Freddie cant be replaced.Could not possibily agree more. |
| j@ntje 05.02.2006 09:59 |
Roger en Brain sings the songs..Great!!! |
| Markillo 05.02.2006 10:15 |
Scott Soto |
| Hippolyte 05.02.2006 10:23 |
The only thing worse than Paul Rodgers would be some Freddie wannabe. Paul knows he isn't Freddie, so he doesn't try to be. It's the only thing I like about him. |
| Sharon G. 05.02.2006 11:09 |
<font color=FF0099>Linda Of The Valley wrote: But I don't want a replacement for Freddie. I'm sure many will agree. I don't care if he/she is unkown or famous. The great thing about Paul Rodgers is that he's an amazingly talented frontman with an excellent voice and a blues/rock background that makes Queen+Paul Rodgers unique. They're NOT Queen, they're an entirely different band. They're much crapper than Queen but that's a given. Most won't want a freddie copy-cat..no matter how much he/she sounds/acts like Freddie. People don't accept Paul Rodgers, think about if they get an unkown female freddie...you can't do it. Anyway, it doesn't matter because it's NOT going to happen no matter how much people moan and groan and whinge. I just don't get people. Who WOULDN'T be happy that two members from you're favourite rock group are going on tour? It's unbelievable. So they have a new frontman? So what..at least he's not trying to be Freddie. sheeshLinda is right on! |
| SomebodyWhoLoves 05.02.2006 12:56 |
OF COURSE nobody can replace Freddie! NOBODY!! However, since BM + RT decided to restart Queen, they should've hired a singer who sounds more like Freddie Mercury. Remember in the FM tribute concert, when George Michael sang Somebody to love? Although Freddie's version was of course, superior, George Michael did a great job. My point is, if BM + RT hired someone like George Michael, then I think this attempt at restarting Queen would've been more successful. Queen + George Michael like singer would've been VERY interesting. A new Queen album featuring a singer like George Michael would've been VERY interesting. Because George Michael comes close to Freddie Mercury, at least vocally. And that's what Queen is known for. Great singing. If George Michael and Queen joined to form an album, who here wouldn't buy it? Who here wouldn't go and see them? I would. No, it's not Queen, but at least it would be good. |
| magicalfreddiemercury 05.02.2006 13:00 |
Okay. I confess... I would buy a Queen + George Michaels album. |
| deleted user 05.02.2006 14:58 |
They're NOT replacing Freddie and they feel closer to Paul. Get over it. |
| All I Hear Is Radio Gaga 05.02.2006 15:13 |
englishyob wrote: If Brian and Roger hired a new singer he would have been classed as a Freddie replacement, Paul Rogers was hired as a singer for Queen that’s why its billed as Queen + Paul Rogers. George Michael wouldn’t have been able to handle Queens more rocky stuff like tie your mother down or hammer to fall etc... He would have been good singing the ballades like somebody to love and days of our live. Paul Rogers was the best chose as a stand in singer. We all know Freddie cant be replaced.I couldn't have said it better. |
| deleted user 05.02.2006 15:35 |
ok so your saying get gary mullen or something in to sing as "the replacement"? few tips you tit! 1-PR is NOT trying or WILL NOT replace Freddie 2-Freddie CANNOT be replaced 3-Brian and roger and the whole dam world DONT want someone to REPLACE freddie! 4-this tour is not about gettin a replacement and keep Queen touring, if it was we would see programmes on tv called Queen Factor/ queen idol/ Queen in there eyes and 5-Shut the fuck up with all your bullshit! |
| biggest_fan_K 05.02.2006 15:44 |
well they're replacing him without even knowing! the spotlight belongs to Freddie and Paul is singing Freddies songs. I dont think Freddie would have loved the idea of SOMEONE ELSE in his place. Queen really did die in 1991, and bri&rog should call themselves Smile, because i dont see Queen |
| brENsKi 05.02.2006 15:54 |
cherrypotter wrote: Black Sab with Dio = shit Van Hallen with Hagar = shitin my very humble opinion Sammy Hagar improved the van halen sound...the guy sang better than DLR and could fucking play too! and as for Dio....the Heaven and Hell album is one of sabs' best |
| queenlegends 05.02.2006 16:40 |
I think the guy from the we will rock you shows could have done a good job. |
| NOTWMEDDLE 05.02.2006 18:01 |
cherrypotter wrote: Genesis with Ray Wilson = shit Black Sab with Dio = shit Van Hallen with Hagar = shit Doors with Ian Astbury = shit So may the Queen rest in peace, for God sake!Styx with Lawrence Gowan sucks Genesis with Ray Wilson sucks, I AGREE Black Sabbath with Dio was BETTER than Ozzy's last two album with Sabbath. Ozzy whined too f*cking much and got on my nerves. Dio saved Sabbath from an early death, Ozzy ruined himself with drugs. Sabbath with Ian Gillan rocked too but after Gillan left, they went to Hell. Van Halen with Hagar was very good but nowhere as good without Roth Van Halen with Gary Cherone however was shit The Doors with Ian Astbury was crap, I would have rather Scott Stapp. Pink Floyd without Syd Barrett or Roger Waters was very good. The Eagles without Don Felder sucks Judas Priest with Ripper Owens sucked Iron Maiden with Blaze Bayley sucked! |
| akindofmagic 05.02.2006 21:01 |
You want a great singer, with fantastic songwriting skilles, plays the piano, sing rock, pop, glam , balads and burlesque songs and his name is not Freddie Mercury? well , than it have to be BRYAN FERRY! |
| Knute 05.02.2006 21:24 |
<font color=FF0099>Linda Of The Valley wrote: But I don't want a replacement for Freddie. I'm sure many will agree. I don't care if he/she is unkown or famous. The great thing about Paul Rodgers is that he's an amazingly talented frontman with an excellent voice and a blues/rock background that makes Queen+Paul Rodgers unique. They're NOT Queen, they're an entirely different band. They're much crapper than Queen but that's a given. Most won't want a freddie copy-cat..no matter how much he/she sounds/acts like Freddie. People don't accept Paul Rodgers, think about if they get an unkown female freddie...you can't do it. Anyway, it doesn't matter because it's NOT going to happen no matter how much people moan and groan and whinge. I just don't get people. Who WOULDN'T be happy that two members from you're favourite rock group are going on tour? It's unbelievable. So they have a new frontman? So what..at least he's not trying to be Freddie. sheeshVery well said young lady. |
| teleman 05.02.2006 21:38 |
Brian May and Roger Taylor did exactly what they should have done. They hooked up with a singer with whom they felt the right chemistry. If not for that they would not have done anything. It is not for anyone else to say what they should or should not do. If they wanted to look for a Freddie clone that is their right. Their choice of Paul Rodgers was good for them and anyone who likes it. For those who don't like it, time will eventually close this chapter. |
| biggest_fan_K 05.02.2006 21:50 |
Paul sucks and is the worst singer in the world Hes replacing Freddie! I see no Queen without the main member, that would be Freddie |
| That guy who digs energy domes 05.02.2006 22:29 |
biggest_fan_K wrote: Paul sucks and is the worst singer in the world Hes replacing Freddie! I see no Queen without the main member, that would be FreddieIf he was replacing Freddie, it wouldnt be Queen + Paul Rodgers, it would just be Queen. That arguement will never work, give it a rest. |
| 4freddie 06.02.2006 01:36 |
Great topic......concerning vocals check out QUEEN FOR A DAY at link or on link and type in queen for a day or qfad under search enjoy! |
| biggest_fan_K 06.02.2006 02:36 |
Queen Of Wrestling<h6>Jamie's Slave</h6> wrote:again the smartass. You must be blind because its not Queen, no Queen without Freddie. Since Paul is there to sing Freddies songs and stand his spot, its replacement.biggest_fan_K wrote: Paul sucks and is the worst singer in the world Hes replacing Freddie! I see no Queen without the main member, that would be FreddieIf he was replacing Freddie, it wouldnt be Queen + Paul Rodgers, it would just be Queen. That arguement will never work, give it a rest. |
| bohemian_killer_queen 06.02.2006 03:37 |
i think george michael would hav done the Queen songs justice, he may not be able to do all their songs but then again who can? Only Freddie. but george michael would have been a good choice. |
| zaiga 06.02.2006 03:53 |
SomebodyWhoLoves wrote: What BM + RT should've done is to place an ADVERTISEMENT globally for finding the next Singer of Queen. I'm 100% sure that somewhere in this vast world of Six BIllion people, there is at least ONE singer who can come close to Freddie Mercury.Yes! Maybe they could've even done a TV show based on it! Select 12 candidates and then droip one each week! That would have been great! I'm sure Brian is all for such things! |
| val 29467 06.02.2006 04:13 |
If john would've wanted to join them on the tour again, he should've done the vocals. I always thought that his voice was pretty similair to freddies. But as john doesn't want to, I think that BM&RT just don't have to give shows any more. I understand if they think it's alot of fun, but Paul Rodgers is shit. The few songs that BM and RT sang together or alone were alot better than everything that PR sang. |
| Mr Drowse 06.02.2006 04:37 |
Parmigiano anyone? |
| FreeSpirit328 06.02.2006 15:34 |
SomebodyWhoLoves wrote: I said, UNKNOWN. If an unknown but fantastic singer who sang like Freddie was hired, AND BM & RT wrote a new album, I bet most of you would approve and be excited about the new record. I know I'd be excited. I'd buy the record, especially if the new singer was great. There ARE great singers out there who can sound remarkably like Freddie. Freddie is irreplaceable not just because of his voice. He had many intangible and tangible qualities that make him hard to replace. However, his voice alone is not irreplaceable. There ARE great singers out there who are unknown.I would have loved to sing with Brian and Roger. I don't sound like Freddie...but I sing his songs quite well and I even can do that little rasp he had in the early 80's. With that said though I don't think my singing with them would be very successful. I mean, who am I? People would most likely ignore the whole thing. Not to mention I would never want to be thought of as the girl who replaced Freddie. Not that it's what anyone's trying to do, but some would think that. It just can't be done. They'll never be another Freddie Mercury. |
| ok.computer 06.02.2006 18:30 |
Mr Drowse wrote: Parmigiano anyone?I am *still* fighting to have Coleraine Cheddar recognised in this forum. |
| That guy who digs energy domes 06.02.2006 20:27 |
Wisconsin Sharp Cheddar bitches! |
| mr4thofjuly 07.02.2006 16:23 |
Let's not have anymore replacement jokers.The Rodger's experiment was a disaster, and more of the same will be too much to handle.Why people have this need to hear Queen songs torn apart by some sad old man and a bunch of greedy has-beens, is beyond me.Let's remember Queen as they were, not some shambles destroying the band's good name for a fast buck.If i need to hear Queen, i simply put on a cd, or a dvd, then i get the real thing.Simple. |
| ok.computer 07.02.2006 17:02 |
mr4thofjuly wrote: Let's not have anymore replacement jokers.The Rodger's experiment was a disaster, [SNIP, for fuck's sake] If i need to hear Queen, i simply put on a cd, or a dvd, then i get the real thing.Simple.I think you forgot to add "RIP QUEEN 19 whatever to 1991". At least, that's what we've been used to. |
| Sherwood Forest 07.02.2006 17:02 |
shoulda coulda woulda- didnt |
| john bodega 08.02.2006 09:37 |
Jesus, I bet you freakin' ejaculate every time you type '1991'. You boneheads. |
| flash! 28068 08.02.2006 13:24 |
Zebonka12 wrote: Jesus, I bet you freakin' ejaculate every time you type '1991'. You boneheads.LOL 1991....no, don't work! |
| 7Innuendo7 08.02.2006 13:37 |
Paul Rodgers is a good singer and has the star power to help fill arenas, exposing a younger generation to Queen music -- and Bad Company and Free -- but Jeff Scott Soto and Billy Squier are also interesting folks three wise men by the names Crosby, Stills, & Nash once sang "if you can't be with the one you love, honey, love the one you're with" Asiago anyone? |
| deleted user 08.02.2006 15:24 |
ok let me do a list of possible singers... ABLE to do the job without immitating Freddie:- Paul Rodgers Able to do it but immitating Freddie:- Robbie Williams Gary Mullen any other Queen tribute singer Not able to do it AT ALL! Beyonce Knowels Britney Spears Pink Anastacia Will Young Gareth Gates Any other twats who used to be in Boy bands any otehr fricking singer on this planet!!! end topic is -PAUL RODGERS CAN DO THE JOB WITHOUT IMMITATING OR TRYING TO REPLACE FREDDIE -ANY OTHER BOSO EITHER TRIES REPLACING HIM OR JUST KILLS THE LEGACY ALL TOGETHER! END! |
| That guy who digs energy domes 08.02.2006 19:37 |
ok.computer wrote:Where's your barrage of "cunt"? Man, you're slacking!mr4thofjuly wrote: Let's not have anymore replacement jokers.The Rodger's experiment was a disaster, [SNIP, for fuck's sake] If i need to hear Queen, i simply put on a cd, or a dvd, then i get the real thing.Simple.I think you forgot to add "RIP QUEEN 19 whatever to 1991". At least, that's what we've been used to. |
| mike hunt 09.02.2006 03:41 |
they should've retired. |
| bryans permed poodle 15069 09.02.2006 14:20 |
mike hunt wrote: they should've retired.Agreed. Or they could become session musicians |
| no one but you 28112 09.02.2006 17:30 |
TeaKettleResurrection wrote: -*-*-*-*-Freddie & Queen-*-*-*-*- | | | | | | | | |*1991 RIP*| | | | | | | | | There, thats a proper one.NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Realy? you have never posted something like that till now... Try to change your posts your becoming boring... |
| Freya is quietly judging you. 09.02.2006 17:43 |
Another inspiring post from Teakettlewhatever. |
| no one but you 28112 09.02.2006 17:48 |
TeaKettleResurrection wrote: Freddie & Queen RIP.and again.............. |
| Freya is quietly judging you. 09.02.2006 17:55 |
TeaKettleResurrection wrote: Freddie & Queen RIP.Do you know what I think is great? This guys posts are always so well thought out and original.. |
| no one but you 28112 09.02.2006 18:01 |
yes,you're wright. He/she has realy great imagination. I wish I was like you Tea..........something |
| Hooligan's Holiday 09.02.2006 20:48 |
SomebodyWhoLoves wrote: What BM + RT should've done is to place an ADVERTISEMENT globally for finding the next Singer of Queen. I'm 100% sure that somewhere in this vast world of Six BIllion people, there is at least ONE singer who can come close to Freddie Mercury. The thing about Queen that made it great is that it had a great lead singer. Most of Queen songs are not truly great. At least I don't think so. What made them great was a great singer. Great singers can make an average song great. Paul Rogers is a good singer, not great. Queen (BM +RT) should've hired a great singer.Well, if you don't mind me saying, they didn't WANT to do that. Do you know how many people suggested the Rockstar:Queen thing? Like Brian and Roger said, not gonna happen, because that would be trying really hard to REPLACE Freddie, which they are not trying to do... Christ... |
| That guy who digs energy domes 09.02.2006 21:37 |
I must disagree 39. They should have put password a lock on the ROTC CD with the key being "Do you like Paul Rodgers?" "Yes" will open the jewel case for your enjoyment "No" will send 7000 volts of electricity through your ungrateful ass |
| bryans permed poodle 15069 27.02.2006 18:58 |
Queen Of Wrestling<h6>Jamie's Bitch</h6> wrote: I must disagree 39. They should have put password a lock on the ROTC CD with the key being "Do you like Paul Rodgers?" "Yes" will open the jewel case for your enjoyment "No" will send 7000 volts of electricity through your ungrateful assPaul Rodgers...........who????? never heard of him. |
| firefox-inqueen 01.03.2006 15:46 |
how about agatha christes miss marplee.... sorry-coudnt resist it. i do agree a new unknown singer would be better. queen=perfection |