Big announcement tonight

As I wrote before - I don't think that many people have a problem with the fact that Brian and Roger want to play live with somebody - to be honest I didn't notice ANY comment which would suggest they should retire or something similar.

I have never had problems with them joining somebody on stage, or with using the Queen name, I mean I did love (and still do) the Queen + Paul Rodgers project . I (and most of the "negative" people) have only the problem with the singer they've chosen. I have nothing personally against Adam, he might me a great person, I don't know, I never met him. I just think he's a seriously bad singer, that's all. I tried to watch their last performance for many times, but I never finished, it was simply way too painful for me to listen to it.

That's exactly the same feeling I had with the Five and Robbie Williams collaborations. And as you suggest, I will not see them live in Knebworth - I'll rather watch on that day the real Queen in Knebworth on DVD

"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"

You could've helped your argument by naming some good acts.

GT, "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."

Am I wrong in thinking this 'band' has released two albums of original material in that time? MIH and CR
I'm not against the whole Brian and Roger touring thing, but this is like saying if they'd done nothing then Queen would be long forgotten. That's just not true - just like the legacy of many great bands, the high points in their history will live a lot longer than the uninspired doodlings of the old age period. The Beatles, Zep, even Abba for godsake

it's pathetic how "Queen" all of a sudden has become a revolving door of singers :(

Sorry GT but despite your claims to the contrary your post reads like a corporate message.

There is nothing wrong with Brian and Roger performing as Queen

There is nothing wrong with having a guest vocalist because they're not good enough singers to front the band

There is nothing wrong with trying out new things and being bold when you're rock royalty (Paul McCartney does just that with his classical music, his electro alias, his jazz crooner covers etc.)

There is someting very wrong with having Queen fronted by a reality TV runner-up who sings horribly (his pitch his not under control and his vibrato is just painful)

The only redemption for this venture would be a setlist showcasing the great songs Freddie wrote in the 70's that were unfortunately never highlighted during the Queen+ days, but it's not to be (Bri and Roger want their royalties).

Paul Rodgers was perhaps not the best choice stylistically but he had credibility and he was a very competent vocalist.

This is just undignified, as is Brian's claim that Freddie would have approved. If Karma was real Freddie's ghost would haunt Brian and kick his a**

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it's pathetic how "Queen" all of a sudden has become a revolving door of singers :(
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This.

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[b]GT wrote: [/b] If you don't like the new situation with Adam or want to see them live, that's fine, [/QUOTE]

Yes you are right Gary. It's fine not too see it.....

Mr. Beach, what the fuck?

This news of Sonisphere is oh so yawn, and somewhat disappointing also, seeing it didn't, in any way, include John Deacon, who oddly enough, seems to be the most exciting part of what's left of the band formerly known as Queen. Then again, I was bound to be disappointed by ANY news that was to emerge after a 'major' teaser Facebook status. I am still amused, however, by the legions of European fans who, tragically, aren't terribly literate in the English and are blindly committed to leave comments like "FRED MERCURY LIVES 4EVA" and "QUEEN IS BEST BAND IN PLANET" on their status updates.

The biggest tragedy is Queen hasn't really been exciting since 1991. Didn't Freddie tell Jim Beach "do what you want with my music, but never make me boring"? Adam Lambert is boring. Talent shows are boring. Two fat aging rockers is boring.

So, Mr. Beach... what the fuck?

This is a great idea.

Why not make Queen a hub for guest singers who can make great music with some of the best musicians, performers and songwriters in rock 'n roll history?

We have to think outside of the box.

Of course this is going to be massive and unforgettable night.

And who knows it has a follow up by a tour or album, you never know.

If anyone does actually go to the gig, could you please count up how many bottles of steaming piss the rock/metal crowd hurl at Lambert? I've got a bet on.........

Thanks awfully

If anyone does actually go to the gig, could you please count up how many bottles of steaming piss the rock/metal crowd hurl at Lambert? I've got a bet on.........

Thanks awfully

[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 name on it- it is your choice entirely.[/QUOTE]
Gary, could you please confirm Brian's upcoming appearance in Kiev on 20th June?

I think you're missing the point GT - no-one is saying that Brian and roger shouldn't be playing - we've been clamouring for it for 20+ years - just that, based on the factual proof that Lambert wrecked three of their most high profile numbers at the MTV Awards, their choice of doing it with him is simply wrong.

If they couldn't find a 'name' that could do the job then my personal view is that Tony Vincent would have been great; proven with the material night after night with perfect delivery, close enough to Freddie to be true to the songs but with enough individuality, and a great stage presence and delivery.

It's interesting to notice that people used the excuse that "it might be the last time you see BM & RT on stage" to make it valid and blaming supposed health/age issues for them to possibly "retire". And here we go again, the "last tour ever" happens again a few years later...

Paul McCartney and Ringo and many others are still pretty capable of doing their stuff and they are well over 60. Brian and Roger don't look out of shape to me. They just won't make a Queen concert on their own just because they can't (they never could), for obvious reasons but not age or health. It's like putting Charlie Watts to sing and dance like Jagger.

I would like to find a decent and plain explanation on the word "replacement", it might have some odd meaning for me that I can't understand. If all these singers aren't replacing Freddie, what are they doing, then?

I just like to think sometimes if it was Brian that was missing... would Freddie (who probably could speak for a dead Brian as well) invite Buckethead to replace him?

I've been a Queen fan for 20 years. Back in the early to mid-90s, when I Brian May was saying that he would never tour again I knew in my heart that there would be another Queen tour and I would go. And I did. Twice.

In all these years I have been a loyal fan and I've supported them every step of the way, even on the more dubious affairs. I cheered when the 5ive collaboration hit the No. 1 spot in the UK singles chart.

I never in my life imagined that this is how my favourite band of all time would go out - not with a bang, but with a whimper...

Pittrek, for the record, I am also considering burning my collection. But I probably won't ;)

V.