Nick Armstrong 22.12.2006 03:11 |
Right Queen fans, let's get this thing rolling! If it's good enough to start a petition for Ringo Starr (as revealed in the British press last week), it's good enough to get one going for our very own Brian. Just follow the link below, and sign the e-petition (it will take you all of 3 minutes). Unfortunently, you have to be a British citizen to be able to partake, so come on Britain, let's try and get Brian that knighthood he so fully deserves. (Next year is Roger's turn!). "Your petition has been approved by the Number 10 web team, and is now available on the Number 10 website at the following address: link Your petition reads: We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to recommend to the Queen to confer a knighthood on Brian May We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to recommend to the Queen to confer a knighthood on Brian May, curly-haired guitar virtuoso, astronomer, humanitarian, and charity do-gooder." |
Adam Baboolal 22.12.2006 06:14 |
Every year, without fail. lol Adam. |
Nick Armstrong 22.12.2006 06:22 |
And why not? |
thomasquinn 32989 22.12.2006 08:21 |
Because knighthood is an extremely daft, medieval practice? |
scprof 22.12.2006 10:29 |
Why noy try and get an honour for Roger & John 1st and then go for a knighthood for Brian. It would seem unfair for him to be knighted without the other 2 even having some sort of honour. |
Adam Baboolal 22.12.2006 11:06 |
Nick Armstrong wrote: And why not?Ooohhh... awfully defensive there. I just find it funny that someone always seems to pop up and mention this! Can't I laugh at that? Adam. |
Serry... 22.12.2006 12:21 |
Nick Armstrong wrote: Brian May, curly-haired guitar virtuoso, astronomerHe deserves title of Prince of Wales for that actually. Hey, Charlie, Billy and Harry, get out - it's Brian's place! Brian for the King! |
deleted user 22.12.2006 12:58 |
You have to be a BRitish citizen? No fair! I'm VERY British at heart, doesn't that count for anything? |
freddiemercury4ever 22.12.2006 15:11 |
man it sucks you have to be a british citizen.. |
dobo 22.12.2006 17:21 |
scprof wrote: Why noy try and get an honour for Roger & John 1st and then go for a knighthood for Brian. It would seem unfair for him to be knighted without the other 2 even having some sort of honour.I agree how come Brian is the only one that has been given an honour surley Roger & John deserve 1 also. |
Adam Baboolal 22.12.2006 17:30 |
Have to admit, with someone like Mick Jagger getting his knighthood for "service to popular music", surely Brian far surpasses this alone! He loves participating in musical events and heck, he's always getting involved with charity things, too. It's true, he would easily deserve it in my book. Adam. |
Nick Armstrong 23.12.2006 07:35 |
It's cool Adam! I must admit, I did go on the defensive. I just thought it would be nice for Brian (and then maybe Roger and John) who does a lot of good work both in the field of music, and outside of it. It's as you put it, if Mick Jagger can be a sir, then I'm damned sure Brian, who does alot more for good-causes, is more deserving. |
brENsKi 23.12.2006 14:46 |
it is a bit laughable...from BOTH perspectives 1. the whole "award" system in Britain is wank and carries not real recognition anymore...for fucks sake the england cricket team were nominated last year after beating the aussies...and LOOK what happened to them this year!!! 2. and wtf has Brian done? nothing to merit a knighthood that's for sure...he's certainly no John Lennon or Paul McCartney....and he hasn't done anything of merit for at least 15 yrs....so are we just giving em out now like confetti? |
Nathan 23.12.2006 15:35 |
People who give/risk their lives to save others through sheer bravery are far more deserving of big-name honours in my opinion. |
Adam Baboolal 23.12.2006 16:27 |
Brian's and Queen's charity work isn't worthy? Remind me Brenski, when did the beatles get their honors? And what was it for again? And it was said, "The Queen did not see fit to elaborate on the motive behind honoring the Beatles." Bit secretive ain't it. It was controversial and even rumoured to be just so she could meet them. Plus, I just saw a documentary on tv where they showed the Rolling Stones in their satanic element in the 70's. Hmm... Especially liked the clip where Jagger's chest had the devil drawn on it. Adam. |
scallyuk 23.12.2006 18:29 |
We've now got "Sir" Bono and he's not even British so the whole thing is a farce. |
Adam Baboolal 24.12.2006 07:14 |
scallyuk wrote: We've now got "Sir" Bono and he's not even British so the whole thing is a farce.Wrong. He can't be known as SIR. It was on the news. But hey, that guy does lots of things, so why not. But he will not be known as sir because of his non-british side. Adam. |
john bodega 24.12.2006 09:11 |
I already call Brian "Sir Brian", and I do so merely because he's a great guitar player and it suits him. The rest of the whole knighthood thing is 'fluff' anyway. |
brENsKi 25.12.2006 16:29 |
scallyuk wrote: We've now got "Sir" Bono and he's not even British so the whole thing is a farce.it's fekkin honourary...ie it doesn't count...like Geldof's |
brENsKi 25.12.2006 16:30 |
Adam Baboolal wrote: Brian's and Queen's charity work isn't worthy? Remind me Brenski...Adam.Queen only got involved in charity BECAUSE Freddie died from AIDS |
john bodega 25.12.2006 22:03 |
<font color=green>Bren<font color=orange>ski wrote:Guh don't get all moral. Regardless the reasons, they've still done more than we have. To say nothing of the anonymous donations Freddie used to make. You can't claim moral high ground here, so don't :PAdam Baboolal wrote: Brian's and Queen's charity work isn't worthy? Remind me Brenski...Adam.Queen only got involved in charity BECAUSE Freddie died from AIDS |
Nick Armstrong 26.12.2006 08:55 |
5 people have signed the petition so far! What's the matter with the people at Queenzone? I thought you lot were Queen fans! Come on, sign the petition, and let's get our Brian the recognition he deserves. |
john bodega 26.12.2006 10:31 |
Nick Armstrong wrote: 5 people have signed the petition so far! What's the matter with the people at Queenzone? I thought you lot were Queen fans! Come on, sign the petition, and let's get our Brian the recognition he deserves.Nobody signed it, because online petitions are useless. And knighthood is a silly practise. |
Donna13 26.12.2006 11:29 |
Even when Brian is angry or upset about something, he still comes off as a very gentle person. I just get the feeling he doesn't understand how amazing (and rare) he is. I think he should qualify for protected status, rather than a silly title. Ha. |
The Real Wizard 26.12.2006 17:04 |
<font color=green>Bren<font color=orange>ski wrote: Queen only got involved in charity BECAUSE Freddie died from AIDSHow does that diminish what they've done for AIDS charities? Are all the concerts they've organized and the millions they've donated somehow less genuine because they had a personal reason to do so? |
Nick Armstrong 27.12.2006 06:55 |
I really don't know why I bothered! This was just supposed to be a fun thing, yet with a few exceptions , all you so-called Queen fans can do is spread negative vibes. I'm sure Brian would be chuffed to bits if he was to be given a knighthood. Brian has, through his music, given all of us so much pleasure and enjoyment over the last 30 odd years, not to mention all the amazing charity work he has done, not only within the band, but on a personal level aswell. Isn't it time we all tried to give something back? I can't think of anything simpler than to take 2 minutes to go over to the homepage and sign the petition. |
thomasquinn 32989 27.12.2006 09:57 |
As stated, KNIGHTHOOD IS A RIDICULOUS FARCE. I'm sure a person like Brian is much happier about a Ph.D. than he would ever be about an OBE or CBE. And quite honestly, if I were nominated for a knighthood (or the Dutch equivalent), I'd fucking well refuse (that would be nice here in Holland, seeing as they don't inform you beforehand. They come to fetch you for your knighting, and you blatantly tell them "I'm not interested. Now fuck off."). |
Nick Armstrong 27.12.2006 10:18 |
Just thought you (ThomasQuinn) might like to read what Brian said about receiving his CBE last year: May, who is appointed CBE, said: "I feel very grateful for the recognition. It is not something I have ever sought. The first thing that comes into your head is that you wish your mum and dad were there to enjoy it. But I am happy that my wife and kids will be able to enjoy it too." Here is how his award was motivated: "C.B.E. To be Ordinary Commander(s) of the Civil Division of the said Most Excellent Order: MAY, Dr. Brian, Composer, Guitarist and Singer. For services to the Music Industry." Brian has worked very hard for, and given his patronage to, a large number of charitable causes over the years - really making a difference - these include, among many, The Mercury Phoenix Trust, The British Bone Marrow Donor Association, Nelson Mandela's 46664 appeal, The Connor Ruscoe Memorial Fund, and many more. So maybe he wouldn't mind a knighthood after all, he certainly has deserved it. |
brENsKi 27.12.2006 11:59 |
Zebonka12 wrote:have they? - it's all relative is 1% of Brian's earnings any bigger than 1% of yours? - no it isn't...<font color=green>Bren<font color=orange>ski wrote:Guh don't get all moral. Regardless the reasons, they've still done more than we have. To say nothing of the anonymous donations Freddie used to make. You can't claim moral high ground here, so don't :PAdam Baboolal wrote: Brian's and Queen's charity work isn't worthy? Remind me Brenski...Adam.Queen only got involved in charity BECAUSE Freddie died from AIDS you CAN'T say anything of Freddie's anonymous donations...they were anonymous...hence we don't know what they were and yes i can claim moral high ground Queen more or less snubbed bandaid...and Geldof had to more or less coerce them into liveaid wasn't the quote "tell the old fag it's gonna be the biggest gig in the world, and to get his ass down here"....doesn't sound like they were too fond of charity until AFTER 85...coincidently AFTER Freddie got ill? |
The Real Wizard 27.12.2006 13:35 |
<font color=green>Bren<font color=orange>ski wrote: it's all relative is 1% of Brian's earnings any bigger than 1% of yours? - no it isn't...I'm not sure what sparked this vendetta of yours against Queen, but you're making some pretty outrageous claims here. Brian and Roger have donated millions, which is surely more than you or I have donated, relative or not. But if you're going to bring relativity into it, then you might as well strip Bill Gates of his GBE. He has donated only about 2% of his wealth to charity. you CAN'T say anything of Freddie's anonymous donations...they were anonymous...hence we don't know what they wereSure you can. Mary Austin herself has said he donated millions. But if he made his donations public, would you be the first on the bandwagon to accuse him of having a big ego and wanting publicity for his donations? Queen more or less snubbed bandaid...and Geldof had to more or less coerce them into liveaid wasn't the quote "tell the old fag it's gonna be the biggest gig in the world, and to get his ass down here"Not fair. Queen were on tour in '84, which was planned long before Band Aid was a thought. And you're stretching it by saying they were coerced into doing Live Aid. This isn't officially documented, but consider it: They were a bit edgy at first probably because they were losing popularity in the UK, and they thought they wouldn't fit in with everyone else playing. Remember the South Africa thing? The media practically destroyed them with that one, even though it was all crap. So with that in mind, they probably agreed to do Live Aid as a "do or die" thing. Because Queen weren't doing so well in the UK at the time, their presence (or lack there of) wouldn't have made much of a difference for the viewing audience. It was only AFTER the show that Queen got all popular again. |
Serry... 27.12.2006 14:00 |
After Live Aid one of the band members made anonymous donation to the fund (damned, I don't remember the title - let's call it Live Aid Fund!). |
thomasquinn 32989 27.12.2006 14:13 |
Serry Vietinhoff wrote: After Live Aid one of the band members made anonymous donation to the fund (damned, I don't remember the title - let's call it Live Aid Fund!).Band Aid Trust? |
bitesthedust 27.12.2006 14:17 |
Sir GH<br><h6>ah yeah</h6> wrote:Absolutely correct.<font color=green>Bren<font color=orange>ski wrote: it's all relative is 1% of Brian's earnings any bigger than 1% of yours? - no it isn't...I'm not sure what sparked this vendetta of yours against Queen, but you're making some pretty outrageous claims here. Brian and Roger have donated millions, which is surely more than you or I have donated, relative or not. But if you're going to bring relativity into it, then you might as well strip Bill Gates of his GBE. He has donated only about 2% of his wealth to charity.you CAN'T say anything of Freddie's anonymous donations...they were anonymous...hence we don't know what they wereSure you can. Mary Austin herself has said he donated millions. But if he made his donations public, would you be the first on the bandwagon to accuse him of having a big ego and wanting publicity for his donations?Queen more or less snubbed bandaid...and Geldof had to more or less coerce them into liveaid wasn't the quote "tell the old fag it's gonna be the biggest gig in the world, and to get his ass down here"Not fair. Queen were on tour in '84, which was planned long before Band Aid was a thought. And you're stretching it by saying they were coerced into doing Live Aid. This isn't officially documented, but consider it: They were a bit edgy at first probably because they were losing popularity in the UK, and they thought they wouldn't fit in with everyone else playing. Remember the South Africa thing? The media practically destroyed them with that one, even though it was all crap. So with that in mind, they probably agreed to do Live Aid as a "do or die" thing. Because Queen weren't doing so well in the UK at the time, their presence (or lack there of) wouldn't have made much of a difference for the viewing audience. It was only AFTER the show that Queen got all popular again. The group had decided to have a break from one another after the show, but because of the success of their spot, they went back to the studio to record new material (i.e. One Vision). It is ironic, though....whatever the true reason was that Queen were not invited to perform on "Do They Know It's Xmas?", they undoubtedly stole the show on 13th July 1985. |
Crezchi 27.12.2006 16:35 |
<font color=green>Bren<font color=orange>ski wrote:Queen 'coerced' into a concert? I think not, Queen after 1976 were not a band to be 'coerced'! They made the rules. As far as BandAid goes, they were busy as hell at the time of this project. Who cares? What have you contributed to charities? Why disreguard someone like Brian with all the charity, and other contributions to the world their time to shine as a knight? Yes it may be an odd practice, but it is a tradition for Brits, why snub your noses at it?Zebonka12 wrote:have they? - it's all relative is 1% of Brian's earnings any bigger than 1% of yours? - no it isn't... you CAN'T say anything of Freddie's anonymous donations...they were anonymous...hence we don't know what they were and yes i can claim moral high ground Queen more or less snubbed bandaid...and Geldof had to more or less coerce them into liveaid wasn't the quote "tell the old fag it's gonna be the biggest gig in the world, and to get his ass down here"....doesn't sound like they were too fond of charity until AFTER 85...coincidently AFTER Freddie got ill?<font color=green>Bren<font color=orange>ski wrote:Guh don't get all moral. Regardless the reasons, they've still done more than we have. To say nothing of the anonymous donations Freddie used to make. You can't claim moral high ground here, so don't :PAdam Baboolal wrote: Brian's and Queen's charity work isn't worthy? Remind me Brenski...Adam.Queen only got involved in charity BECAUSE Freddie died from AIDS |
john bodega 27.12.2006 21:36 |
"have they? - it's all relative is 1% of Brian's earnings any bigger than 1% of yours? - no it isn't..." Not sure where you're going with that.... Money isn't really a relative thing. I'm sure if I donated 1% of my earnings, I'd get a card reading 'it's the thought that counts' but really... it's documented that they've given a lot to charity. "you CAN'T say anything of Freddie's anonymous donations...they were anonymous...hence we don't know what they were" ... so??!? What possible relevance does that have? We know he liked giving things to people, and since the people that knew him have said that his donations were pretty sizeable.... it's a fair bet that he donated a shitload of money. "and yes i can claim moral high ground" No. "Queen more or less snubbed bandaid...and Geldof had to more or less coerce them into liveaid wasn't the quote "tell the old fag it's gonna be the biggest gig in the world, and to get his ass down here"....doesn't sound like they were too fond of charity until AFTER 85...coincidently AFTER Freddie got ill?" link I guess you're right. Shucks. |
Crezchi 28.12.2006 03:53 |
"Queen more or less snubbed bandaid...and Geldof had to more or less coerce them into liveaid wasn't the quote "tell the old fag it's gonna be the biggest gig in the world, and to get his ass down here"....doesn't sound like they were too fond of charity until AFTER 85...coincidently AFTER Freddie got ill?" link I guess you're right. Shucks. Ha ha ha, very nice! :) lol |
deleted user 28.12.2006 09:22 |
I'm sending the link to all my Queen contacts. |
Nick Armstrong 29.12.2006 07:28 |
Cheers "girlontheprowl". Finally someone who's taken it upon themselves to do more than just complain! I'm slowly losing my faith in the so-called Queen fans on this site. I really thought this would be a no-brainer. Cheers to those who have taken the time out to: A. sign the petition B. Passing on the link. I'm no longer going to comment on this anymore. Let's hope the New Year makes us all a bit more thoughtful of others. |
thomasquinn 32989 29.12.2006 08:23 |
What a comfort to see that the people like Nick Armstrong here still live in the fucking middle ages. A no-brainer indeed. Probably because the person who proposed this hasn't got one. I suggest you, Mr. Armstrong, read up on your fucking HISTORY, and see what the aristocracy has done for your country. Exactly. Nothing that helped the normal people the slightest bit. |
Nick Armstrong 29.12.2006 10:15 |
Cheers Thomas! I really did try NOT to comment your, let me put it this way, very interesting reply, but felt I really needed to. However, I don't fancing getting into a slanging match with you over a matter of opinion. I'm sure that alot of people agree with you and your thoughts regarding this knighthood, as I'm sure there are just as many who agree with me. Let me make one thing clear for you, I'm working class, proud of my upbringing, agree with your views of the aristocracy, but would still be bloody proud to be awarded a knighthood. The only problem is, I, like so many, have done bugger all to deserve one. Again, the whole idea was a fun thing, and a way of showing our appreciation for Brian and his work. I don't really know what I've done to deserve this harsh criticism, but I hope you feel alot better now that you've got it off your chest. Now, try not to get too worked up about things, life's to short!! |
Crezchi 29.12.2006 18:03 |
<b><font color = "crimson"> ThomasQuinn wrote: What a comfort to see that the people like Nick Armstrong here still live in the fucking middle ages. A no-brainer indeed. Probably because the person who proposed this hasn't got one. I suggest you, Mr. Armstrong, read up on your fucking HISTORY, and see what the aristocracy has done for your country. Exactly. Nothing that helped the normal people the slightest bit.Dude, is that all you know is 'you still live in the middle ages', and 'you have no brain'shit? Get a life, you are so fucking annoying. |
john bodega 29.12.2006 22:21 |
"I'm slowly losing my faith in the so-called Queen fans on this site." Oh no. |
thomasquinn 32989 30.12.2006 09:07 |
Crezchi wrote:I have a life. You clearly don't, but let's not go there now.<b><font color = "crimson"> ThomasQuinn wrote: What a comfort to see that the people like Nick Armstrong here still live in the fucking middle ages. A no-brainer indeed. Probably because the person who proposed this hasn't got one. I suggest you, Mr. Armstrong, read up on your fucking HISTORY, and see what the aristocracy has done for your country. Exactly. Nothing that helped the normal people the slightest bit.Dude, is that all you know is 'you still live in the middle ages', and 'you have no brain'shit? Get a life, you are so fucking annoying. When someone starts waging a propaganda-war about something so sickeningly archaïc as this, I respond. If you can't take that, I suggest you go put your head on a railway track and wait for the 9:15 to your nearest major city. |
Crezchi 02.01.2007 21:49 |
<b><font color = "crimson"> ThomasQuinn wrote:WOW! You have successfully went off topic once again! But that is what i expected from a fucking Retard.Crezchi wrote:I have a life. You clearly don't, but let's not go there now. When someone starts waging a propaganda-war about something so sickeningly archaïc as this, I respond. If you can't take that, I suggest you go put your head on a railway track and wait for the 9:15 to your nearest major city.<b><font color = "crimson"> ThomasQuinn wrote: What a comfort to see that the people like Nick Armstrong here still live in the fucking middle ages. A no-brainer indeed. Probably because the person who proposed this hasn't got one. I suggest you, Mr. Armstrong, read up on your fucking HISTORY, and see what the aristocracy has done for your country. Exactly. Nothing that helped the normal people the slightest bit.Dude, is that all you know is 'you still live in the middle ages', and 'you have no brain'shit? Get a life, you are so fucking annoying. |
john bodega 03.01.2007 06:57 |
It's times like this I want to build a Space Ark and get the fuck away from Earth. |
pow wow 03.01.2007 07:36 |
Let's be a bit more realistic and not so naive. The primary reason the likes of Brian and Bill Gates give so much to charity is for tax avoidance purposes. OK they may nominate a charity which is close to their heart, but in effect, they are only giving away what the tax man would get anyway. |
john bodega 03.01.2007 07:44 |
Well I'm not sure how much money Brian has... but there's no way Bill Gates would ever have to worry about the taxman, really..... the guy has a personal fortune beyond the realm of human comprehension. Even if the taxman fucked him up the arse, he'd still have money for a bandaid. Besides, isn't 'tax avoidance' the reason they invented Switzerland?? |
Donna13 03.01.2007 22:40 |
"The primary reason the likes of Brian and Bill Gates give so much to charity is for tax avoidance purposes." What about the time and talent they give to charity? Is that also for tax purposes? |
pow wow 04.01.2007 03:32 |
Donna13 wrote: "The primary reason the likes of Brian and Bill Gates give so much to charity is for tax avoidance purposes." What about the time and talent they give to charity? Is that also for tax purposes?A secondary reason for doing charity work, apart from being the saints we'd all like them to be, is prestige and exposure. Freddie himself said it in an interview (Live Aid rehearsal's) prior to Live Aid, that part of the reason they were there was exposure - he being one of the more honest and less hypocritical stars that attended Live Aid. Just call me cynical :-) |
thomasquinn 32989 04.01.2007 11:51 |
Crezchi wrote:A retard? Ah yes, that would fully explain my good grades at universities. Thanks, you've explained it all!<b><font color = "crimson"> ThomasQuinn wrote:WOW! You have successfully went off topic once again! But that is what i expected from a fucking Retard.Crezchi wrote:I have a life. You clearly don't, but let's not go there now. When someone starts waging a propaganda-war about something so sickeningly archaïc as this, I respond. If you can't take that, I suggest you go put your head on a railway track and wait for the 9:15 to your nearest major city.<b><font color = "crimson"> ThomasQuinn wrote: What a comfort to see that the people like Nick Armstrong here still live in the fucking middle ages. A no-brainer indeed. Probably because the person who proposed this hasn't got one. I suggest you, Mr. Armstrong, read up on your fucking HISTORY, and see what the aristocracy has done for your country. Exactly. Nothing that helped the normal people the slightest bit.Dude, is that all you know is 'you still live in the middle ages', and 'you have no brain'shit? Get a life, you are so fucking annoying. And you accuse ME of being off-topic? My god, you're sad! |
Donna13 04.01.2007 12:31 |
(edit) I agree that prestige and exposure are part of doing charity work when you are that famous. But it is not like it can be avoided either. They can't un-do the fame, so it is what it is. |