Paul Rodgers Open To Reuniting With Queen For 2012 Summer Olympics

Paul Rodgers has heard rumors that he may be invited to reunite with Queen for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, and doesn’t seem bothered in the least: “I would be open to something like that.”

As he tells Billboard, “I must say, (Queen + Paul Rodgers) did great. I think we did fantastically well. We were up against potential disaster, really, and I think we really pulled it off. Toured the world a couple of times. Made a brand new studio album (2008's ‘The Cosmos Rock’). I just didn’t want to do it forever…but for something like (the Olympics), that would be ideal.”

Rodgers is the first to admit that “nobody’s Freddie Mercury.” When asked about the Queen Extravaganza, the tribute band that Roger Taylor is putting together, Rodgers fully supports the idea, but he also notes (and he’d know better than most) that anybody who tries this will have to rely on bringing something of their own to the table.

While waiting for that possible Olympics invite, Rodgers remains very active, having just released three home videos and compact discs that chronicle concerts throughout his career. He’s also considering writing a book that would document his 43 years of adventures with Free, Bad Company, and the Firm as well as his solo career.

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/paul-rodgers-queen-olympics/

Nooooo.

YEEESSSSSS!!! FANTASTIC!

If this actually happens then Brian is a hypocrite. I remember all the bitching he did on his site when England was trying to land the 2012 Olympics....

Is it that important that there has to be 4 copies of the same post?

Seriously though, no.  They will find a better singer if they go for a drive through country and grab the first 5 farmers they see.

If they do it I hope they rehearse a little better than at Mandela's 90'th birthday. The end of "One Vision" was embarassing

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[b]the dude 1366 wrote: [/b] If they do it I hope they rehearse a little better than at Mandela's 90'th birthday. The end of "One Vision" was embarassing[/QUOTE]
the rest of the gig was the best they ever did though

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[b]the dude 1366 wrote: [/b] If they do it I hope they rehearse a little better than at Mandela's 90'th birthday. The end of "One Vision" was embarassing [/QUOTE]
the rest of the gig was the best they ever did though[/QUOTE]
True. I'd be torn between this gig and the Santiago one, it's just a shame the sound wasn't quite ideal - if it were ( and if they owned the recording!) it would have made a far better release than Kharkov did.

i agree, it could be a nice thing to see, but with more rehearsal this time please, it wil be a great oportunity for they, all the planet seeing his performance.

LIKE A NEW LIVE AID, hope they put all his efforts in this show!

Zebonka12 wrote: "Nooooo."

That says it all. Completely agree.

That would be great.

That way NONE of the competitors would know who those guys are up there singing.

My grandfather could play bass.

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I'm not a PR fan, BUT if he allows Brian and Roger to sing again, then bring it on!!!

Couldn't give a flying fuck.

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lol

I love mooghead's comments!