Queen at the Olympics?

Rubbersuit 25 July 2012 12:09 · Member since May 2005

Olympic opening ceremonies is coming up fast.

Any word if Queen is going to make an appearance?

Usually the host city drags out a bunch of entertainers among the corny horn blasts and bombast. I'm thinking Queen + AL might do "We Are the Champions" or something.

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inu-liger 25 July 2012 16:19 · Member since July 2001

I think Adam has already stated he WON'T be part of that because:

a) He's not British

b) He has his own solo career and a new album to resume focusing on

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Kacio 25 July 2012 17:05 · Member since October 2009

WWRY with Jessie J and WATC with Freddie on the telebeam
:)

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GratefulFan 26 July 2012 00:27 · Member since October 2009

Brian has made Lambert a CBE (Commander of the Badger Empire), so he's eligible to have an accent and sing at the Olympics now.

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master marathon runner 26 July 2012 02:11 · Member since July 2008

I very hesitantly held the razor over my wrists in 2002 when Will Young sang WATC, with Brian and Roger, at her majesties golden jubilee, but i'm telling you, if Adam Lambert 'stands in for Freddie', on this one,i will figgin top myself.
And dont anybody try to talk me out of it, i'm tellinig you !

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master marathon runner 26 July 2012 02:12 · Member since July 2008

Sorry, that should have read; friggin

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Tommilaiho 26 July 2012 05:12 · Member since October 2007

I think they said it somewhere, that they will be part of the closing ceremony , but not with AL

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DragonOnMyBack 26 July 2012 06:52 · Member since January 2005

Not sure how accurate this will turn out to be. it is the Daily Mail after all, but it does suggest Queen + has a role in the closing ceremony :

http://www.therealstevegray.com/wp-content/uploads/article-2173711-1410D8C6000005DC-677_634x398_popup.jpeg

Apparently where it says Manics or Liam Gallagher, the manics were asked but had to turn it down due to other commitments. At least that is what Nicky Wire said on the manics twitter page. So there maybe some truth to the list at least.

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Rubbersuit 26 July 2012 08:35 · Member since May 2005

What's a big shame is that I think Freddie would have loved to be a part of the closing ceremonies for London.

According to that link.. the first act is "Stripping Lollypop Ladies"????

Russel Brand singing "I am the Walrus"???

Wierd if true

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philip storey 26 July 2012 10:59 · Member since July 2009

Don't try suicide ,Master Marathon !

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AdamMethos 26 July 2012 11:28 · Member since June 2012

How did Jessie J get to perform three times (solo, with Tinie Tempah and with Queen)?!?

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Montreux 26 July 2012 14:10 · Member since April 2005

Hopefully they will reunite with Paul Rodgers...
http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2011/10/20/paul_rodgers_open_to_reunion_with_quee

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master marathon runner 26 July 2012 14:17 · Member since July 2008

philip storey wrote:
Don't try suicide ,Master Marathon !

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Wehey ! Very sharp indeed. ha ha!

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scallyuk 27 July 2012 04:51 · Member since July 2001

Stevie Lange (Vann) has said that the closing ceremony features Queen, the who and George Michael. but whether there's any crossover I don't know :)

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Soul Brother 27 July 2012 06:37 · Member since January 2002

Gee, you guys must be half asleep. It was some time ago that Brian said to BBC Radio 6 that 'Queen' would have a role to play in the Olympics, but he would not reveal what it was - other than to state it would NOT involve playing the National Anthem on the guitar again. The short telephone interview can be heard here:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/artists/0383dadf-2a4e-4d10-a46a-e9e041da8eb3

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