The worst? they will record this gig and they will release it this year...
It will be part of the "good live year"???
Then we won´t have any GOOD live release this year?
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someonewholikesadam
Why don't you guys give Adam Lambert a chance. He didn't ask to sing with Queen. They asked him. He considers it quite an honor and if you were Adam, would you have said no? You may not like his singing or style but in his short three-year career he has gained millions of dedicated fans around the world (including in the UK). He did have his own rock band with Monte Pittman (Madonna's guitarist) before going on American Idol, so he has done his share of rock. He is currently embarking on a pop career but did not want to turn down this opportunity to honor Freddie. He always puts on a good show so try to put your prejudices aside for one day and keep an open mind. I had a friend who said she'd go to Adam's concert with me but if she started vomiting she'd leave. By the end of the concert, I did not convert her to a fan but she admitted that he put on one hell of a good show.
someonewholikesadam
One of Adam Lambert's pre-fame, pre-American Idol songs written and recorded by Adam and Monte Pittman (Madonna's guitarist) with Adam's rock band Citizen Vein.
Not very good sound quality, though.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUlNjiMmm_Y
Not very good sound quality, though.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUlNjiMmm_Y
tomchristie22
As much as I hate to think so, this looks like it's possibly going to be their last show... If that weren't the case I would be less bothered by the fact that Adam Lambert is going to be defecating all over their songs.
Something akin to the FM Tribute Concert would be nice, with George Michael, Elton John, Bowie etc. as singers. Or just any respectable musicians for that matter.
Something akin to the FM Tribute Concert would be nice, with George Michael, Elton John, Bowie etc. as singers. Or just any respectable musicians for that matter.
Michael Allred
Why the fuck do people keep bringing up George Michael? What because of a performance 20 years ago? Have you seen or heard him lately? He was clearly still on something at the Brits, he's done, get over it.
Further proof that Queen fans only live in the past and cannot accept anything new.
Further proof that Queen fans only live in the past and cannot accept anything new.
Michael Allred
[QUOTE] [b]GT wrote:[/b]
You will probably think that my opinion on the band's appearance with Adam Lambert is going to be a predictably positive one and that this is what I am expected or told to say.
So straight from the heart and from my experience of being a Queen fan since 1975, this is exactly my thoughts and feelings on the matter, nobody elses.
I am very thrilled and excited that the band have chosen to have Adam as their vocalist for these gigs and personally I don't think anyone else could fill this particular gap. I feel Adam will bring glamour and theatricality back into the band, which has been missing since Freddie departed. He is young, good looking, a superb image, always looks like a rock star and has a great voice too - the perfect front man. And that is exactly what he is. He is here to fill the role of Queen's lead singer, at this particular time and not to replace Freddie, no one could do that. Like the situation with Paul Rodgers, he is not joining the band, just sitting in the vocal driving seat so Brian and Roger can do what they do best - putting on a great live concert filled with the best music catalogue in history. After all, this deserves to be heard on the live stage and indeed seen, and Adam can pull this off without question. Brian and Roger know their limitations, you can't play drums and guitar and sing and be the front men successfully. They need a lead singer to carry the weight of the vocalist and focal point and leave RT and BM to do what they do best - playing drums and guitar. Of course they will include their own vocals on some songs like they have before, but you can't expect them to do so for two hours and play their own instruments as well.
Should they be using the name Queen? Yes of course, this is the brand name, it makes people take notice, helps sales of product and keeps the music alive.
Does it really matter where a singer has come from? Slogging around the clubs for years or making it big via a TV show is irrelevant. A good singer is a good singer whatever their background. The same goes for any musician, if you are good then you deserve to be heard.
Many negative opinions have expressed disbelief that our boys in their 60's should be playing with anyone in there 20's. Is this an ageist thing or just another excuse not to like this collaboration? I think this really does say how much Queen and Freddie have, and still are, influencing the new musicians and singers coming through. The likes of Jessie J, Katy Perry, Celio Green, Mc Fly and Lady Ga Ga (plus many others) have all been influenced by the band in recent years, and cite them as a huge influence in their own drive to become musicians and be the best at what they do. That is apart from all the artists and bands from the 1970's, 80's and 90's who were also affected by Queen. The amount of artists who have, and want to work with BM and RT is staggering, though most of the time work commitments don't allow or there is just not enough time. So why should Brian and Roger stop doing what they do best? Why should they retire or bow out gracefully from recording or playing live? It is their band name and legacy and they can do whatever they like with it. If you were good at a particular 'job', would you want to stop if that is what you have always done and still enjoy it? Probably not, so why should they stop when there are so many people who still want to see and hear Queen, in whatever way possible.
Roger and Brian are very high profile here in the UK, always have been, so not a week goes by without one of them being on TV or radio, getting involved with something new or picking up an award of some kind. No other guitarist or drummer comes close to how popular these guys still are here and how the country holds them in such high regard. The musical also keeps the band in the public eye, attracting new audiences practically every night of the week, so much so that a touring version had to be set up to keep up with demand.
Freddie has been gone for 20 years now, the band with just RT and BM at the helm have been going longer than they did when Freddie and John were with them, an achievement in itself, no other band would have survived the way Queen have.
If you don't like the new situation with Adam or want to see them live, that's fine, that has always been the case, but don't slag the band off for every thing they do because it doesn't appeal to your own individual tastes or opinions. Yes, we all have a voice to express our thoughts and feelings, but some have been down right nasty and uncalled for. I wonder if they are real fans at all and should maybe get their musical enjoyment from other sources, or just listen to the band's output from 1973 to 1991. Queen's philosophy has always been to try new things, experiment and to keep themselves and us interested in what they want to do with the music. If you don't like it then don't go to see them live or buy anything with the Queen nameon it - it is your choice entirely.[/QUOTE]
Here here GT, bravo! Agree 100%
You will probably think that my opinion on the band's appearance with Adam Lambert is going to be a predictably positive one and that this is what I am expected or told to say.
So straight from the heart and from my experience of being a Queen fan since 1975, this is exactly my thoughts and feelings on the matter, nobody elses.
I am very thrilled and excited that the band have chosen to have Adam as their vocalist for these gigs and personally I don't think anyone else could fill this particular gap. I feel Adam will bring glamour and theatricality back into the band, which has been missing since Freddie departed. He is young, good looking, a superb image, always looks like a rock star and has a great voice too - the perfect front man. And that is exactly what he is. He is here to fill the role of Queen's lead singer, at this particular time and not to replace Freddie, no one could do that. Like the situation with Paul Rodgers, he is not joining the band, just sitting in the vocal driving seat so Brian and Roger can do what they do best - putting on a great live concert filled with the best music catalogue in history. After all, this deserves to be heard on the live stage and indeed seen, and Adam can pull this off without question. Brian and Roger know their limitations, you can't play drums and guitar and sing and be the front men successfully. They need a lead singer to carry the weight of the vocalist and focal point and leave RT and BM to do what they do best - playing drums and guitar. Of course they will include their own vocals on some songs like they have before, but you can't expect them to do so for two hours and play their own instruments as well.
Should they be using the name Queen? Yes of course, this is the brand name, it makes people take notice, helps sales of product and keeps the music alive.
Does it really matter where a singer has come from? Slogging around the clubs for years or making it big via a TV show is irrelevant. A good singer is a good singer whatever their background. The same goes for any musician, if you are good then you deserve to be heard.
Many negative opinions have expressed disbelief that our boys in their 60's should be playing with anyone in there 20's. Is this an ageist thing or just another excuse not to like this collaboration? I think this really does say how much Queen and Freddie have, and still are, influencing the new musicians and singers coming through. The likes of Jessie J, Katy Perry, Celio Green, Mc Fly and Lady Ga Ga (plus many others) have all been influenced by the band in recent years, and cite them as a huge influence in their own drive to become musicians and be the best at what they do. That is apart from all the artists and bands from the 1970's, 80's and 90's who were also affected by Queen. The amount of artists who have, and want to work with BM and RT is staggering, though most of the time work commitments don't allow or there is just not enough time. So why should Brian and Roger stop doing what they do best? Why should they retire or bow out gracefully from recording or playing live? It is their band name and legacy and they can do whatever they like with it. If you were good at a particular 'job', would you want to stop if that is what you have always done and still enjoy it? Probably not, so why should they stop when there are so many people who still want to see and hear Queen, in whatever way possible.
Roger and Brian are very high profile here in the UK, always have been, so not a week goes by without one of them being on TV or radio, getting involved with something new or picking up an award of some kind. No other guitarist or drummer comes close to how popular these guys still are here and how the country holds them in such high regard. The musical also keeps the band in the public eye, attracting new audiences practically every night of the week, so much so that a touring version had to be set up to keep up with demand.
Freddie has been gone for 20 years now, the band with just RT and BM at the helm have been going longer than they did when Freddie and John were with them, an achievement in itself, no other band would have survived the way Queen have.
If you don't like the new situation with Adam or want to see them live, that's fine, that has always been the case, but don't slag the band off for every thing they do because it doesn't appeal to your own individual tastes or opinions. Yes, we all have a voice to express our thoughts and feelings, but some have been down right nasty and uncalled for. I wonder if they are real fans at all and should maybe get their musical enjoyment from other sources, or just listen to the band's output from 1973 to 1991. Queen's philosophy has always been to try new things, experiment and to keep themselves and us interested in what they want to do with the music. If you don't like it then don't go to see them live or buy anything with the Queen nameon it - it is your choice entirely.[/QUOTE]
Here here GT, bravo! Agree 100%
matt z
[QUOTE] [b]Michael Allred wrote:[/b]
Why the fuck do people keep bringing up George Michael? What because of a performance 20 years ago? Have you seen or heard him lately? He was clearly still on something at the Brits, he's done, get over it.
Further proof that Queen fans only live in the past and cannot accept anything new.[/QUOTE]
If you've heard most of "THE COSMOS ROCKS" you'd want to stay firmly in the past, too.
Anyways, yeah George did a US tour about 3 years ago... heard it was phenomenal...
but yeah... he'd probably be poison at this point for a "reunion" show unless they had some new material that BLEW PEOPLE AWAY to tour with..
Why the fuck do people keep bringing up George Michael? What because of a performance 20 years ago? Have you seen or heard him lately? He was clearly still on something at the Brits, he's done, get over it.
Further proof that Queen fans only live in the past and cannot accept anything new.[/QUOTE]
If you've heard most of "THE COSMOS ROCKS" you'd want to stay firmly in the past, too.
Anyways, yeah George did a US tour about 3 years ago... heard it was phenomenal...
but yeah... he'd probably be poison at this point for a "reunion" show unless they had some new material that BLEW PEOPLE AWAY to tour with..
cmsdrums
I've read that Jamie Moses has said on Facebook that he won't be playing on the Adam Lambert shows as they are going with a smaller band.
That's interesting - they clearly need a bass player and keys, so I'm assuming Spike, plus either Danny Miranda or A.N. Other will be involved so that's only one less in the band.
If that's the case, it seems strange that they would go for only one guitarist when Brian has played with another one for all the years since Freddie died - especially when Brian isn't getting any younger and Jamie was able to cover a lot of rhythm parts as Brisn was finding his way out of some solos.
That's interesting - they clearly need a bass player and keys, so I'm assuming Spike, plus either Danny Miranda or A.N. Other will be involved so that's only one less in the band.
If that's the case, it seems strange that they would go for only one guitarist when Brian has played with another one for all the years since Freddie died - especially when Brian isn't getting any younger and Jamie was able to cover a lot of rhythm parts as Brisn was finding his way out of some solos.
matt z
[QUOTE] [b]cmsdrums wrote:[/b]
I've read that Jamie Moses has said on Facebook that he won't be playing on the Adam Lambert shows as they are going with a smaller band.
That's interesting - they clearly need a bass player and keys, so I'm assuming Spike, plus either Danny Miranda or A.N. Other will be involved so that's only one less in the band.
If that's the case, it seems strange that they would go for only one guitarist when Brian has played with another one for all the years since Freddie died - especially when Brian isn't getting any younger and Jamie was able to cover a lot of rhythm parts as Brisn was finding his way out of some solos.[/QUOTE]
(SARCASTIC) Simple answer... get with the times! The band is headlining with a current POP (semi) star!... They will be playing the show with heavy backing tracks and male dancers.
(NON SARCASTIC) That's interesting. I wonder if they've phased him out for being "quite a bit older"
I hope they kept Spike.
I've read that Jamie Moses has said on Facebook that he won't be playing on the Adam Lambert shows as they are going with a smaller band.
That's interesting - they clearly need a bass player and keys, so I'm assuming Spike, plus either Danny Miranda or A.N. Other will be involved so that's only one less in the band.
If that's the case, it seems strange that they would go for only one guitarist when Brian has played with another one for all the years since Freddie died - especially when Brian isn't getting any younger and Jamie was able to cover a lot of rhythm parts as Brisn was finding his way out of some solos.[/QUOTE]
(SARCASTIC) Simple answer... get with the times! The band is headlining with a current POP (semi) star!... They will be playing the show with heavy backing tracks and male dancers.
(NON SARCASTIC) That's interesting. I wonder if they've phased him out for being "quite a bit older"
I hope they kept Spike.
Hangman_96
My question got suddenly ignored, as usual.
YourValentine
[b]GT wrote: [/b]
If you don't like the new situation with Adam or want to see them live, that's fine, that has always been the case, but don't slag the band off for every thing they do because it doesn't appeal to your own individual tastes or opinions. Yes, we all have a voice to express our thoughts and feelings, but some have been down right nasty and uncalled for. I wonder if they are real fans at all and should maybe get their musical enjoyment from other sources, or just listen to the band's output from 1973 to 1991. Queen's philosophy has always been to try new things, experiment and to keep themselves and us interested in what they want to do with the music. If you don't like it then don't go to see them live or buy anything with the Queen name on it - it is your choice entirely.[/QUOTE]
Gary - when I liked and enjoyed the Queen + Paul Rodgers tours I never told other fans that they can stay at home and shut up if they do not like it. As much as I was bored by the "No Freddie-No Queen" mantra I never once told these people they are not "real fans". I happen to agree with many other fans here thinking that Adam Lambert is just a singer with volume and range but no soul and no passion. For me he is about as original as a techno remix. Also, I cannot see anything new in a concert with AL. What exactly is new about playing a concert with songs which are about 25-35 years old? I really hope all people who go to Knebworth have a good time and enjoy themselves but if criticising this choice makes me a non-fan, so be it. I am actually not so sure what a "real fan" is reading the facebook pages by certain fans and fan pages but if they define who is a fan or not I rather am not a fan.
If you don't like the new situation with Adam or want to see them live, that's fine, that has always been the case, but don't slag the band off for every thing they do because it doesn't appeal to your own individual tastes or opinions. Yes, we all have a voice to express our thoughts and feelings, but some have been down right nasty and uncalled for. I wonder if they are real fans at all and should maybe get their musical enjoyment from other sources, or just listen to the band's output from 1973 to 1991. Queen's philosophy has always been to try new things, experiment and to keep themselves and us interested in what they want to do with the music. If you don't like it then don't go to see them live or buy anything with the Queen name on it - it is your choice entirely.[/QUOTE]
Gary - when I liked and enjoyed the Queen + Paul Rodgers tours I never told other fans that they can stay at home and shut up if they do not like it. As much as I was bored by the "No Freddie-No Queen" mantra I never once told these people they are not "real fans". I happen to agree with many other fans here thinking that Adam Lambert is just a singer with volume and range but no soul and no passion. For me he is about as original as a techno remix. Also, I cannot see anything new in a concert with AL. What exactly is new about playing a concert with songs which are about 25-35 years old? I really hope all people who go to Knebworth have a good time and enjoy themselves but if criticising this choice makes me a non-fan, so be it. I am actually not so sure what a "real fan" is reading the facebook pages by certain fans and fan pages but if they define who is a fan or not I rather am not a fan.
someonewholikesadam
Why, why,why do people say AL has no soul and no passion? I don't get it. I'm old. I was obsessed with James Brown, Prince, Madonna. I know talent when I see it. Maybe you dont take him seriously because he likes costumes and makeup? He is not as talented as Freddie. But Freddie is gone and Adam sure has the adoration of many. There's got to be something to that even if he's not exactly your type.
pma
I am thrilled that Queen have been chosen to back Adam Lambert during his Sonisphere headliner gig. I cannot wait to hear Brian's guitar playing on "Aftermath", or Roger's harmony vocal on "Whataya want from me" Hopefully we'll hear one or two Queen tracks as well.
tomchristie22
Speaking as a huge Bowie fan, I can guarantee you I don't dislike AL for his choice of makeup and costume. I don't even necessarily dislike him. I just think it's absolutely stupid for an American Idol contestant and pop singer who surfaced in the late 00's to be fronting a legendary rock band from the early 70's. The difference in talent and importance is staggering. Imagine if Jimmy Page and Robert Plant did a show with Lady Ga Ga, or Ringo and Paul did a show with Justin Bieber. It's a similar level of absurdity.
Donna13
Well, there was a time when Ringo and Paul played in front of an audience so filled with screaming girls that they could barely hear what they were playing and singing. Justin Bieber plus Ringo and Paul? Hmmm.