mooghead
If your bellend is in Brian May's stomach you will say something right now....
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e-man
I'm not going. and I would have easily made the effort it was paul rodgers singing.
so I guess that's a boycott?
so I guess that's a boycott?
YAFF
[QUOTE] [b]mooghead wrote:[/b]
..if you encourage them they will just keep doing it.
Who's with me?
\o/[/QUOTE]
I will and have completely ignored anything with the name "Queen" that doesn't include Freddie Mercury. Not one dime have I spent on non-Freddie Queen except for "No One But You" as a download. Freddie is why I love Queen. The others were just good supporting cast members
..if you encourage them they will just keep doing it.
Who's with me?
\o/[/QUOTE]
I will and have completely ignored anything with the name "Queen" that doesn't include Freddie Mercury. Not one dime have I spent on non-Freddie Queen except for "No One But You" as a download. Freddie is why I love Queen. The others were just good supporting cast members
notimeforlosers
[QUOTE] I will and have completely ignored anything with the name "Queen" that doesn't include Freddie Mercury. Not one dime have I spent on non-Freddie Queen except for "No One But You" as a download. Freddie is why I love Queen. The others were just good supporting cast members[/QUOTE]
Right. So get lost to a Freddie Mercury forum, 'cause this is a Queen forum. And Queen are Brian, John, Roger and Freddie. And don't forget to throw away your non-Freddie Queen singles, buddy!
Regarding the concert, this is not about Adam Lambert, this is about two great guys, great musicians, half of the band we say we love and admire for about 40 years. Stop this childish story and let them do whathever they want and let people choose if they are gonna pay for it or not.
Right. So get lost to a Freddie Mercury forum, 'cause this is a Queen forum. And Queen are Brian, John, Roger and Freddie. And don't forget to throw away your non-Freddie Queen singles, buddy!
Regarding the concert, this is not about Adam Lambert, this is about two great guys, great musicians, half of the band we say we love and admire for about 40 years. Stop this childish story and let them do whathever they want and let people choose if they are gonna pay for it or not.
Vocal harmony
[QUOTE] [b]YetAnotherFreddieFan wrote:[/b]
[QUOTE] [b]mooghead wrote:[/b]
..if you encourage them they will just keep doing it.
Who's with me?
\o/[/QUOTE]
I will and have completely ignored anything with the name "Queen" that doesn't include Freddie Mercury. Not one dime have I spent on non-Freddie Queen except for "No One But You" as a download. Freddie is why I love Queen. The others were just good supporting cast members[/QUOTE]
Suporting cast? Yeah they didn't write over half the songs, contribute to the Queen sound, in fact write bigger selling hits than him, AOBTD, write some of the most recognizable Queen hits. The list goes on.
I feel sorry for Freddie having to work with second rate musicians like he did. Just think how much better Mr Bad Guy is, compared to any Queen album!
[QUOTE] [b]mooghead wrote:[/b]
..if you encourage them they will just keep doing it.
Who's with me?
\o/[/QUOTE]
I will and have completely ignored anything with the name "Queen" that doesn't include Freddie Mercury. Not one dime have I spent on non-Freddie Queen except for "No One But You" as a download. Freddie is why I love Queen. The others were just good supporting cast members[/QUOTE]
Suporting cast? Yeah they didn't write over half the songs, contribute to the Queen sound, in fact write bigger selling hits than him, AOBTD, write some of the most recognizable Queen hits. The list goes on.
I feel sorry for Freddie having to work with second rate musicians like he did. Just think how much better Mr Bad Guy is, compared to any Queen album!
Vela
What a ridiculous subject for a thread. I'm so pleased that so many fans are shouting it down with sarcasm, wit and FACT.
The OP needs to get with the real world and with what Roger and Brian want. Freddie was a VERY important part of the band when he wasn't THE band. Even as a Freddie fan I have to acknowledge that.
I won't be going to the shows simply because I can't afford to but I would have loved to. Anything that keeps the spirit of the band going is not wrong in my book. You may as well boycott 'We Will Rock You'.
The OP needs to get with the real world and with what Roger and Brian want. Freddie was a VERY important part of the band when he wasn't THE band. Even as a Freddie fan I have to acknowledge that.
I won't be going to the shows simply because I can't afford to but I would have loved to. Anything that keeps the spirit of the band going is not wrong in my book. You may as well boycott 'We Will Rock You'.
Vela
Sorry, YetAnotherFreddieFan, but you're just as mooghead.
If we're going to take contribution to the band's material as a measure of who the band was/is, Freddie was no more than also-ran. A low percentage of the band's output was written or co-written by him. In fact, almost nothing at all at the start. He had a very good voice and was a great frontman but as for much being his creation, not so. Also, let's not forget that it was Freddie who approached Brian and Roger about joining their already existing band. For all their negatives for me (like Paul's material, don't like his voice and find him a dull performer, love Adam's voice and stage presence, can take or leave most of his material until now) neither of them asked the existing band members to be the singer, it was the other way around, so why vilify them as if they'd begged for the part?
At least YetAnotherFreddieFan's name tells you what they are. Perhaps mooghead should do the same and not claim to be a Queen fan when they are in fact just a Freddie fan.
If we're going to take contribution to the band's material as a measure of who the band was/is, Freddie was no more than also-ran. A low percentage of the band's output was written or co-written by him. In fact, almost nothing at all at the start. He had a very good voice and was a great frontman but as for much being his creation, not so. Also, let's not forget that it was Freddie who approached Brian and Roger about joining their already existing band. For all their negatives for me (like Paul's material, don't like his voice and find him a dull performer, love Adam's voice and stage presence, can take or leave most of his material until now) neither of them asked the existing band members to be the singer, it was the other way around, so why vilify them as if they'd begged for the part?
At least YetAnotherFreddieFan's name tells you what they are. Perhaps mooghead should do the same and not claim to be a Queen fan when they are in fact just a Freddie fan.
notimeforlosers
Hats off to Vela.
Queen4ever13
This is the 100% honest to God truth and John Deacon would agree.
Queen4ever13
[QUOTE] [b]YetAnotherFreddieFan wrote:[/b]
[QUOTE] [b]mooghead wrote:[/b]
..if you encourage them they will just keep doing it.
Who's with me?
\o/[/QUOTE]
I will and have completely ignored anything with the name "Queen" that doesn't include Freddie Mercury. Not one dime have I spent on non-Freddie Queen except for "No One But You" as a download. Freddie is why I love Queen. The others were just good supporting cast members[/QUOTE]
Regarding your quote that is :) Queen was Queen only while they were all together. Anything else is trying to recreate what was and never will be by no means. Hey but to each his own.
[QUOTE] [b]mooghead wrote:[/b]
..if you encourage them they will just keep doing it.
Who's with me?
\o/[/QUOTE]
I will and have completely ignored anything with the name "Queen" that doesn't include Freddie Mercury. Not one dime have I spent on non-Freddie Queen except for "No One But You" as a download. Freddie is why I love Queen. The others were just good supporting cast members[/QUOTE]
Regarding your quote that is :) Queen was Queen only while they were all together. Anything else is trying to recreate what was and never will be by no means. Hey but to each his own.
DAVE D
I am not boycotting ....just not going......ticket prices have kept me from attending a Queen show in England for the first time in 30 years !!!!!
If this was really a concert for the fans as Brian stated it was..then why are the tickets £75..??...not so much for the fans ...more for Brian & Rogers pension funds.....
like they need it right!!!!!
I hope everyone who is going will have a great time....as for me..i will have to do with some fantastic memories.
If this was really a concert for the fans as Brian stated it was..then why are the tickets £75..??...not so much for the fans ...more for Brian & Rogers pension funds.....
like they need it right!!!!!
I hope everyone who is going will have a great time....as for me..i will have to do with some fantastic memories.
Vocal harmony
The ticket price of most gigs has little or nothing to do with the band.
The promoter hires the venue, pays for ticketing and advertising costs and usually sets the ticket price. The promoter pays the artist what ever their agreed fee is. The ticket price is usually a reflection of the promoters belief in the band being able to sellout at the highest possible price.
Queen have a huge fan base and with a 40 year history many of those fans fall into an age group who usually have a healthy disposable income.
A pop act aimed at a younger audience who are touring their second album will have a much lower ticket price than say Elton John playing the same venue during the same week.
The promoter hires the venue, pays for ticketing and advertising costs and usually sets the ticket price. The promoter pays the artist what ever their agreed fee is. The ticket price is usually a reflection of the promoters belief in the band being able to sellout at the highest possible price.
Queen have a huge fan base and with a 40 year history many of those fans fall into an age group who usually have a healthy disposable income.
A pop act aimed at a younger audience who are touring their second album will have a much lower ticket price than say Elton John playing the same venue during the same week.
waunakonor
I'm boycotting it by not buying a ticket because it would be impractical for me to get all the way over there! Does that count?
Actually, I'd really like to go...
Actually, I'd really like to go...
Unknown
While I would be very happy to go see Brian and Roger perform as Queen; Adam Lambert..??? No way!!! While Freddie was just a fourth of the band, he was the main attraction! He could really really rock you, and the 4 of them together were just unbeatable. And somehow, I just cannot get that 'Queen' feeling with Adam Lambert. As absurd as Paul and Ringo playing with Katy Perry on the mic! Ewww!
Unknown
While I would be very happy to go see Brian and Roger perform as Queen; Adam Lambert..??? No way!!! While Freddie was just a fourth of the band, he was the main attraction! He could really really rock you, and the 4 of them together were just unbeatable. And somehow, I just cannot get that 'Queen' feeling with Adam Lambert. As absurd as Paul and Ringo playing with Katy Perry on the mic! Ewww!