| xxbelieve 02.12.2006 23:09 |
What?? Why werent they there at the Freddie Mercury Tribute? Does Mick Jagger think hes too good for it? |
| Lester Burnham 02.12.2006 23:48 |
Yup, that's a logical conclusion. Sheesh. Maybe they weren't invited. Or maybe they were busy. |
| deleted user 02.12.2006 23:51 |
You'd might as well ask why wasn't Paul McCartney their? Why wasn't Micheal Jackson their? Why wasn't Van Halen their? Why wasn't I their? I mean, I can see why you're asking, but not everybody could be their. If you're wondering why the Stones didn't make any kind of statement of Freddie's death or something I don't know. The one thing that strikes me the most is why Micheal Jackson didn't participate. I mean, he was Freddie's friend and musical collaborater. Then again thats just me. Take care. Steve |
| Lester Burnham 03.12.2006 01:56 |
The Stones didn't make a statement because they didn't have to. I don't think their paths crossed all that much, so there was no need to do so -- just as Queen never really remarked on the deaths of, say, Keith Moon, John Bonham, or whatever. Only Roger really spoke about John Lennon's death. As for Michael not appearing, he and Freddie had a falling out in the mid eighties, so while I'm sure Michael was sad to see a former friend pass away, there might have been so much acrimony there that he just didn't want to get involved (besides, I'm sure he was in his own world in the early nineties). |
| deleted user 03.12.2006 08:48 |
Because possibly they had their own problems including Bill Wyman leaving the band after the whole sordid affair that he was having sex with a girl not much older than myself. They sent a 'red-hot sympathy card' and then moved back to sweet-talking the Child Protection Agency. |
| FriedChicken 03.12.2006 10:44 |
" I mean, he was Freddie's friend and musical collaborater" THey weren't that close as friends. And they only did one small project together. You could also be asking why Billy Squire or Eddie Howell or Jo Dare weren't there |
| FriedChicken 03.12.2006 10:45 |
The only one I think who should've been there was Montserrat Caballe. |
| deleted user 03.12.2006 11:07 |
^ yeah, that is interesting. I wonder... |
| Serry... 03.12.2006 11:12 |
xxbelieve wrote: Does Mick Jagger think hes too good for it?Yes, he's out of the-lisa-stansfield-paul-young-extreme-zucchero league. |
| Dan C. 03.12.2006 12:05 |
FriedChicken<br><font size=1>The Almighty</font> wrote: The only one I think who should've been there was Montserrat Caballe.That would've been great. |
| deleted user 03.12.2006 12:43 |
I was just listening to Queen's I Go Crazy and just thought it would have been awesome to see The Stones and Queen perform it live at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert. Afterall, it mention's both Queen and The Stones in the lyrics! |
| rocks. 03.12.2006 12:46 |
Dan Corson II: The Revenge! wrote:She said she wanted to but she had commitments that she couldnt get out of.FriedChicken<br><font size=1>The Almighty</font> wrote: The only one I think who should've been there was Montserrat Caballe.That would've been great. |
| deleted user 03.12.2006 12:52 |
rocks. wrote:Thats a shame... :(Dan Corson II: The Revenge! wrote:She said she wanted to but she had commitments that she couldnt get out of.FriedChicken<br><font size=1>The Almighty</font> wrote: The only one I think who should've been there was Montserrat Caballe.That would've been great. |
| JoxerTheDeityPirate 03.12.2006 13:54 |
Metal Head wrote: You'd might as well ask why wasn't Paul McCartney their? Why wasn't Micheal Jackson their? Why wasn't Van Halen their? Why wasn't I their? I mean, I can see why you're asking, but not everybody could be their. If you're wondering why the Stones didn't make any kind of statement of Freddie's death or something I don't know. The one thing that strikes me the most is why Micheal Jackson didn't participate. I mean, he was Freddie's friend and musical collaborater. Then again thats just me. Take care. Stevei was there :-] |
| xxbelieve 03.12.2006 14:40 |
thanks for replies.... I still dont understand first that Bitch Jagger stole the part on M Jackson's song State Of Shock then he didnt pay his respects at the FM tribute.. ok whatever. |
| deleted user 03.12.2006 15:17 |
xxbelieve wrote: thanks for replies.... I still dont understand first that Bitch Jagger stole the part on M Jackson's song State Of Shock then he didnt pay his respects at the FM tribute.. ok whatever.Mick Jagger didn't steal the part, both Jackson and Jagger asked for Mercury's permission. If you don't believe, take a look at the Musical Prostitute interview. I believe Freddie mentioned it in the interview... |
| Mr Faron Hyte 03.12.2006 19:28 |
FriedChicken<br><font size=1>The Almighty</font> wrote: " I mean, he was Freddie's friend and musical collaborater" THey weren't that close as friends. And they only did one small project together. You could also be asking why Billy Squire or Eddie Howell or Jo Dare weren't thereBilly was there, wasn't he? He just didn't perform, but I'm sure he was in the WATC singalong at the end. |
| john bodega 03.12.2006 22:11 |
They weren't *good* enough for the Freddie Tribute. But that could be said for most of the acts, except Roger Daltrey. I mean shit! They cancelled the Rock 'n' Roll Circus after one episode, because The Who kicked their arses! It would've been traumatic for him to experience the same thing again. |
| jpf 03.12.2006 22:36 |
Mr Faron Hyte wrote:Yes, you can see Billy (and also some members of the Scorpions) during WATC.FriedChicken<br><font size=1>The Almighty</font> wrote: " I mean, he was Freddie's friend and musical collaborater" THey weren't that close as friends. And they only did one small project together. You could also be asking why Billy Squire or Eddie Howell or Jo Dare weren't thereBilly was there, wasn't he? He just didn't perform, but I'm sure he was in the WATC singalong at the end. |
| teleman 03.12.2006 23:24 |
xxbelieve wrote: thanks for replies....that Bitch Jagger stole the part on M Jackson's song State Of Shock then he didnt pay his respects at the FM tribute...Why is this in Serious discussion? So in reality this thread is about bringing down one person to elevate another. Freddie doesn't need you to trash Jagger in order to make him look better. Another fucking retarded thread. |
| Mr.Jingles 04.12.2006 09:20 |
I always thought of the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert as a showcase for bands and artists who were influenced by Queen to pay their respects, rather than older rock stars singing Queen hits. Aside from Daltrey, Plant, Bowie, and Elton John there weren't so many classic rock artists. |
| deleted user 04.12.2006 11:49 |
teleman wrote:Thank you!! There would be worse slagging off of the Stones if they actually HAD gone to the FM Tribute and Jagger had sung a Queen songxxbelieve wrote: thanks for replies....that Bitch Jagger stole the part on M Jackson's song State Of Shock then he didnt pay his respects at the FM tribute...Why is this in Serious discussion? So in reality this thread is about bringing down one person to elevate another. Freddie doesn't need you to trash Jagger in order to make him look better. Another fucking retarded thread. |
| Arnaldo "Ogre-" Silveira 04.12.2006 14:40 |
jpf wrote:I remember a magazine at the time showing Klaus Mine (spelling?) in a picture and asking who the hell had invited him. LOLMr Faron Hyte wrote:Yes, you can see Billy (and also some members of the Scorpions) during WATC.FriedChicken<br><font size=1>The Almighty</font> wrote: " I mean, he was Freddie's friend and musical collaborater" THey weren't that close as friends. And they only did one small project together. You could also be asking why Billy Squire or Eddie Howell or Jo Dare weren't thereBilly was there, wasn't he? He just didn't perform, but I'm sure he was in the WATC singalong at the end. Cheers, Ogre- |
| redspecial85 04.12.2006 23:18 |
No I don't think the Rolling Stones were "too good," for the FM Tribute. As previously stated...they were going through some pretty rocky times at that point between Bill Wyman's departure, and Mick and Keith sorting out their working relationship again...They just weren't there...period. |
| Winter Land Man 05.12.2006 05:40 |
Arnaldo "Ogre-" Silveira wrote:Klaus Meine.jpf wrote:I remember a magazine at the time showing Klaus Mine (spelling?) in a picture and asking who the hell had invited him. LOL Cheers, Ogre-Mr Faron Hyte wrote:Yes, you can see Billy (and also some members of the Scorpions) during WATC.FriedChicken<br><font size=1>The Almighty</font> wrote: " I mean, he was Freddie's friend and musical collaborater" THey weren't that close as friends. And they only did one small project together. You could also be asking why Billy Squire or Eddie Howell or Jo Dare weren't thereBilly was there, wasn't he? He just didn't perform, but I'm sure he was in the WATC singalong at the end. I remember I wondered why he was there and I asked on this forum and YV I think said it was because Guns N Roses might not of performed due to a lot of threats, so Scorpions were there to replace in case GNR couldn't perform... and that Scorpions became friends of Queen in Freddie's last couple years of life. |
| Major Tom 26.03.2007 14:03 |
<font color=#FFFFFF> The Invisible Man wrote: You'd might as well ask why wasn't Paul McCartney their? Why wasn't Micheal Jackson their? Why wasn't Van Halen their? Why wasn't I their? I mean, I can see why you're asking, but not everybody could be their. If you're wondering why the Stones didn't make any kind of statement of Freddie's death or something I don't know. The one thing that strikes me the most is why Micheal Jackson didn't participate. I mean, he was Freddie's friend and musical collaborater. Then again thats just me. Take care. SteveI think Michael was up to his neck in shit from the childmolestor charges...or maybe just on his Dangerous tour... |
| Mustapha_Ibrahim 26.03.2007 17:26 |
Michael Jackson was recording the Dangerous album The FM Tribute Concert was perfect, even with some mediocre performances (Robert Plant comes to mind), any additions would be welcomed, but it was fine the way it was. Axl Rose, David Bowie and George Michael were on fire that night =) |
| hoopymrprosser 26.03.2007 18:29 |
The show was great, I don't think you could have got any more artists in there, after all they had to cut Chris Thompson's performance of "A Kind of Magic" because the show overran that long (the Met allegedly threatened to arrest anyone who went after so long and they wrapped up the show) But who would you rather have had, The Stones, or Extreme? Would it have been the same without Metallica opening? Maybe if the show started earlier, without that damn annoying Virgin Atlantic video showing for an hour before the show started there could have been more performers! (I was there too, about 20 rows from the front, centre stage, in front of the camera enclosure. And I couldn't talk for 2 days after the show either) |
| Mr Mercury 26.03.2007 20:02 |
hoopymrprosser wrote: The show was great, I don't think you could have got any more artists in there, after all they had to cut Chris Thompson's performance of "A Kind of Magic" because the show overran that long (the Met allegedly threatened to arrest anyone who went after so long and they wrapped up the show)I thought Chris' bit was cut because of what happened to the start of the Spinal Tap bit where they had sound problems? And yes I would have had Extreme instead of the Stones. But then again, I am talking with the benefit of hindsight and knowing that Extreme were very good. Who knows. If the Stones had played they "might" have been just as good if not better than them - its one thing we will never know now thats for sure. |
| bigV 27.03.2007 02:53 |
jpf wrote:I think I saw Gary Moore on stage as well. Can anyone confirm?Mr Faron Hyte wrote:Yes, you can see Billy (and also some members of the Scorpions) during WATC.FriedChicken<br><font size=1>The Almighty</font> wrote: " I mean, he was Freddie's friend and musical collaborater" THey weren't that close as friends. And they only did one small project together. You could also be asking why Billy Squire or Eddie Howell or Jo Dare weren't thereBilly was there, wasn't he? He just didn't perform, but I'm sure he was in the WATC singalong at the end. V. |
| Sabazzz 27.03.2007 13:45 |
I wonder why there wasnt Cliff Richard, one of the best Freddie's friends? |
| Boy Thomas Raker 27.03.2007 14:11 |
Why would the Stones be there in the first place? Musically, other than Now I'm Here which pays homage to the Stones and Chuck Berry, there's nothing common about the bands other than the fact they're British. People invited were supposed to be influenced by (Metallica, Extreme, Guns), or influences on (Liza) Freddie. Of course I'm totally baffled as to which category Spinal Tap, Lisa Stansfield and Paul Young fit into. |
| Saif 27.03.2007 14:19 |
Boy Thomas Raker wrote: Why would the Stones be there in the first place? Musically, other than Now I'm Here which pays homage to the Stones and Chuck Berry, there's nothing common about the bands other than the fact they're British. People invited were supposed to be influenced by (Metallica, Extreme, Guns), or influences on (Liza) Freddie. Of course I'm totally baffled as to which category Spinal Tap, Lisa Stansfield and Paul Young fit into.Makes you wonder all the same why Robert Plant, Roger Daltrey and pretty much everyone in the second half except the last two you mentioned were invited. =P I wonder if they really were influenced at all. ;) As far as influence is concerned, then a lot of bands could be invited...Bon Jovi, Blind Guardian, Nirvana, etc... |
| vadenuez 27.03.2007 17:17 |
It was the FM tribute not goddamn live aid. It was supposed to be a concert with guest musicians, not an ultra-mega-show with every single bloody band and singer on the face of earth. Simple as that. |
| Penetration_Guru 27.03.2007 18:22 |
I thought AKOM was dropped after Spinal Tap's issues, as well. It's unlikely that the police would have threatened arrest at half eight in the evening - it's not as if AKOM was to be the last song, is it? It's more likely you've transposed the end of Hyde Park '76. And yes Billy Squier, The Scorpions, Sam Fox, Harvey Goldsmith were all on stage at the end. I didn't see Gary Moore though, although all the photos are of the same half of the stage so it's hard to be sure. |
| bigV 28.03.2007 03:31 |
Penetration_Guru wrote: I thought AKOM was dropped after Spinal Tap's issues, as well. It's unlikely that the police would have threatened arrest at half eight in the evening - it's not as if AKOM was to be the last song, is it? It's more likely you've transposed the end of Hyde Park '76. And yes Billy Squier, The Scorpions, Sam Fox, Harvey Goldsmith were all on stage at the end. I didn't see Gary Moore though, although all the photos are of the same half of the stage so it's hard to be sure.Jim and Gerry were also on stage that night. I'll try to get a screencap of the man I think is Gary Moore and I'll post it here. V. |
| dont try suicide 28.03.2007 05:47 |
i thought freddie and mick were friends? i remember seeing him backstage at the wembley (did i spell wembley wrong?) show talking to freddie right before they were getting on stage. it was on the magic years video. anyone else see that? |
| bigV 29.03.2007 03:10 |
Who's this then: link link V. |
| Saif 29.03.2007 08:10 |
bigV wrote: Who's this then: link link V.Who is that? Doesn't look like Jagger but the dude next to him in the second pic does... |
| Boy Thomas Raker 29.03.2007 08:55 |
That's Billy Squier. |
| bigV 29.03.2007 09:40 |
Boy Thomas Raker wrote: That's Billy Squier.Damn! For the past 10 years I've thought it was Gary Moore... How stupid am I? :( V. |
