Paul Rodgers to tour with Queen again?

I HOPE SEE ONE LAST "REUNION TOUR"
WITH: BRIAN, ROGER AND JOHN!!! ROGER ON VOCALS AND RUFUS ON DRUMS

Well, I never realised that Paul got a big boost from the collaboration.

Does anyone know who is wealthier...Brian or Paul?

Wait, what...?

Maybe I'm totally misunderstanding, but are you saying that Brian was not happy that Paul took advantage of some of the new-found audience to promote his own career? I'm well aware that Paul had a few solo tours and gigs during the period he worked with Queen, but so what? The collaboration was just that, *a collaboration.* Paul had a  lengthy career before working with Queen. It's not like he was a nobody whom Brian and Roger brought to stardom, who then ditched the very guys who carried him to the top. And it's not as if he's stealing Queen fans away.

So what exactly is the issue?

Does it come down to Brian and Roger wanted to do more touring as Q+PR, but Paul said, "No, mates, I'm touring on my own!"? Alright, maybe that could be taken as a bit undiplomatic, but it's not as if Queen had exclusive rights to Paul. And it's not as if they themselves didn't go through a bit of that in the '80s, where they all were getting a little tired of touring and recording together constantly, resulting in both breaks from Queen and solo releases.

These are three guys who currently have multi-faceted careers...

Brian: Queen, solo, WWRY, astronomy work, photography work, University Chancellor
Roger: Queen, solo, WWRY
Paul: Solo, Bad Company Re-union

In the end, I'm assessing this based on the rumours and innuendo surrounding the end of the Q+PR collaboration. If I'm 100% inaccurate, I'll be the first to admit it, but from what everyone is saying, I still don't understand what each of the individuals wanted or expected from each other and the collaboration, and how that led to the end of the collaboration.

I was hoping some collaboration would happen this year, and I thought it was probable that they would play with Paul again in this process. I changed my mind when I saw the Days of Our Lives BBC Documentary (part 2). The mention to the QPR tours and to TCR was really fast and led me to think they consider it something from the past. These are all (somewhat) educated guesses, I know.

Cheers,

Ogre-

I think it will happen, if only for a few shows. I  dont believe BM  had a huge falling out with Paul,. Rodgers is his own man and obviously doesnt want to be known as just freds replacement. He has an even longer legacy going back to the early 70's with Free and later with Bad CO, The Firm, The Law and a plethora of solo stuff. id like another qpr album and tour would be great.

Good one Thistleboy...Paul's putting the feelers out huh? His comments about Freddie come hot off the heels of the doc, which is spurring some nice sales for Queen. Hmmm...

Well, as far as I remember, it was mentioned just after the split that Paul fell out with Brian which was the direct reason why the project came to an end. And frankly, I don't miss PR an awful lot. It was quite interesting for some time, because it was a slightly different take on Queen, but I certainly wouldn't like it to continue for too long and become too big a chapter in Queen's career.

Doing the math, 1971 to 2011, it's currently 1/8th Queen's career (5 years).

2 Live albums, with 3 corresponding Live DVDs
1 Studio album
1 non-album Live single
Numerous Live Downloads 
2 Tours, 1 a world tour

Say what you will, that is not a small output for only 5 years.

I think the relationship started coming apart pretty early on - after Brian fell on Paul's piano at the DC show.  When something like that happens, all trust is broken.

jaq wrote: Good one Thistleboy...Paul's putting the feelers out huh? His comments about Freddie come hot off the heels of the doc, which is spurring some nice sales for Queen. Hmmm... =============================================================================================

Let's get this straight - as a vocalist, I think PR is top notch, and I really enjoyed seeing Queen+PR in Glasgow in 2008.  I bought all the albums, singles etc, and even got into Free/Bad Co et al.  However, as a person, I hear Paul is a real cunt, and thinks he's Chuck Norris.  From what I gather through my mate, the guys feel that PR didn't take things as seriously as they would have hoped, and his career has taken off again since being linked to the Queen name.  So, in a way, PR did use Queen, and now doesn't need them.  If that IS the case, fuck him.  I was one of the ones who actually stood up for PR a while back on QZ, but when you hear stuff like this....

Thats quiet amazing Thistleboy.

Someone more or less confirming what i have thought since the split.

I too was at the 2008 gig at the SECC. But for whatever reason , i got an overwhelming feeling that Paul was a bit of a cunt of a man to work with, and that there was ill feeling toward the end.

Zodiacal_light wrote: Thats quiet amazing Thistleboy.

Someone more or less confirming what i have thought since the split.

I too was at the 2008 gig at the SECC. But for whatever reason , i got an overwhelming feeling that Paul was a bit of a cunt of a man to work with, and that there was ill feeling toward the end.
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It was alarm bells for my mate as soon as we was instructed to cover the Queen+PR T-shirt lol.  I mean, that's just how acrimonious it actually is.  Guess the guys were just being professional in the doc!  Imagine that, Freddie's favourite singer doing the dirty on the band?  He'd be turning in his grave!  Bet he's up there somewhere penning a "Flick Of The Wrist" type ditty about PR now lol.  Now there is NOT a bad idea.....

I'd be more inclined to believe Brian May's giant ego was the cause of any friction. Wasn't there also some talk of Rodgers not wanting to rehearse as much as Brian?

Holly2003 wrote: I'd be more inclined to believe Brian May's giant ego was the cause of any friction. Wasn't there also some talk of Rodgers not wanting to rehearse as much as Brian?

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With all due respect, I don't agree with the first part of your post.  Now,  reading between the lines of the info I heard, Paul was not being as professional as hoped.  He thought he had no real reason to rehearse, because he's Chuck friggin Norris.  Now THAT'S an ego if ever I saw one.   And now he wants to boost it further by causing speculation about a possible "reunion".

Let's get this straight - as a vocalist, I think PR is top notch, and I
really enjoyed seeing Queen+PR in Glasgow in 2008.  I bought all the
albums, singles etc, and even got into Free/Bad Co et al.  However, as a
person, I hear Paul is a real cunt, and thinks he's Chuck Norris.  From
what I gather through my mate, the guys feel that PR didn't take things
as seriously as they would have hoped, and his career has taken off
again since being linked to the Queen name.  So, in a way, PR did use
Queen, and now doesn't need them.  If that IS the case, fuck him.  I was
one of the ones who actually stood up for PR a while back on QZ, but
when you hear stuff like this....
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DEAD @ Chuck Norris...lol
I agree Paul deserves all his props, and wish I had been a fan sooner to catch Q(+PR) at least. Reckon it's all about expectations: Bri/Rog gave him lots of leeway on TCR. They obviously tried to build something for long-term (1-offs are for boyband collab:P) But Paul's history...he's a band-hopper.
This just makes it harder to enjoy Q+PR...heck, backlash coming yer way, Chuck!

p.s. There were little signs. Brian used to jump at every chance praising PR to the skies. At the pre-doc BBC appearance it's Roger saving Brian from having to say anything. He's still diplomatic about it...a gent as always.
Maybe he's fuming after a visit from Fred's ghost ("You told them WUT? my idol?:PP")