5 Singers Who Could Replace Freddie Mercury In Queen

Freddie was a complete ONE OFF. ... speaks volumes that suggestions all focus on people who are flamboyant (PR's hair plugs) and dynamic... *exceptions being Adam what's his name.

Just goes to show you'd need a few people to fill in those ballet shoes

Lambert was terrible with Brian/Roger and the audio recordings back that up.

I'd rather hear Marc Martel sing Queen songs--least he has a good tone to his voice.

1. Paul Rodgers
2. David Bowie
3. Gary Cherone
4. Robbie Williams
5. George Michael (?)
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9000. Me :-P
Adam Lambert?? WTF?? Who is this turbo gay??

For me only George Michael comes close and that only for a certain window of time around 1992. Due to Michael's HIV positive partner who later died, Mercury's/Queen's and Michael's "life-themes" suddenly crossovered. It was not only the same illness or sexuality issues but things that had to do with secrecy and the interaction of artistry and celebrity with concepts that rarely the pop/rock 'n roll world deals with.
As fas as talent Michael always had a voice that could project power,directness,vulnerability,playfulness, and to some extent even the heroic/epic quality that Mercury used to own so greatly.
However the Queen repertoire was always more eclectic and cross-genre let alone rock-oriented.To make it work betwwen the 3 surviving members of Queen and Michael at the time it had to take a creative , risk-taiking approach and blending of the new elements.
Musically, perhaps some of Deacon's dance/funk taste and ability would be more fitting of Michael's "frequency" and talent.
May inevitably should have alter a little the edginess of the Red-Special (although we all love it only Mercury's versitile roar could match that sound) , perhaps exploring more some acoustic guitar textures, or the soulfulness of his piano/keybord skills as was evident on Save Me e.t.c.
Also Taylor's direction towards These are the days of our lives prooved some interesting potentials between G.Michael's tone/sensibility and Queen's sound around '91.
I think all four of them ( especiall Michael and May) should have taken aback and in a way start from common ground ( the succesfull interpretations of somebody to love, '39 and TATDOOL on the FM Tribute concert) and in a way let things happen.
It would have been difficult but it is the only possibility i can see as far as meaningful, creative and artisticly succesfull work by the four of them could ever be produced echoing the past and Mercury's legacy into new directions.

Agree with above. Yes it was a window. And it didn't happen.


Unlikely more than ever thanks to the band getting older and the separation from actual contemporaries getting wider.


They're liable to throw in another round with some other POS in order to merit headlines. But as far as compatability and camaraderie are concerned they really have no outlet without having any "jam buddies"


Looking forward to Brian s stuff with Tony Iommi

Freddie is irreplaceable, as we all know. But I would love to see either Stuart Murdoch or Paul Heaton do guest lead on some ballads. I think Heaton could perform Teo Torriatte very nicely indeed. And while I'm on the alt-rock side of things, as much as a Keane fan as I used to be, I might be the only person out there who thinks negatively of Tom Chaplin singing 'It's A Hard Life' - he just couldn't carry the notes at the Prince's Rock Trust.

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Erm.......

NO!

Jeremy kapone!!!!

Get with the programme, Mack :p

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Damn.
You're right, dude! :D

Gary Cherone > NoNoNo

He did a good job during the tribute concert but did a very very band thing joining Van Halen, a great band but he did not fit. I think the same will happen with joining Brian & Roger. I can't see he any tune that isn't a rock tune.

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I made a reply at the bottom of the page, and ironically, because it disagrees with the views of the original author, it rather coincidentally hasn't been displayed, yet there are a few comments that agree with him and, surprise surprise, they are there for all to see! Oh the joys of free speech...

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Paranoia and utter drivel into the bargain: it happens to us all sometimes, and a quick refreshing of the page would have sorted it. If your logic was true, then your post above would vanish, too.

Welcome to QZ, "newbie": it's amazing how you talk like some of the paranoid users (particularly on the Fanthology threads) already, but have only been here 5 minutes lol :p
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I'm pretty sure he tried posting on the actual website's comment section, and not QueenZone. The four comments below the article on the site are quite positive. Although they are within their bounds to censor like that, it is pretty silly as it disables actual discussion from happening.

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[QUOTE] [b]Thistleboy1980 wrote:[/b]

[QUOTE] [b]Narudge wrote:[/b]

I made a reply at the bottom of the page, and ironically, because it disagrees with the views of the original author, it rather coincidentally hasn't been displayed, yet there are a few comments that agree with him and, surprise surprise, they are there for all to see! Oh the joys of free speech...

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Paranoia and utter drivel into the bargain: it happens to us all sometimes, and a quick refreshing of the page would have sorted it. If your logic was true, then your post above would vanish, too.

Welcome to QZ, "newbie": it's amazing how you talk like some of the paranoid users (particularly on the Fanthology threads) already, but have only been here 5 minutes lol :p
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I'm pretty sure he tried posting on the actual website's comment section, and not QueenZone. The four comments below the article on the site are quite positive. Although they are within their bounds to censor like that, it is pretty silly as it disables actual discussion from happening.[/QUOTE]

I'm sorry I didn't make myself clearer, but I yes, I was referring to the website on which the comments were made and not on here. Sorry about the confusion chaps!

But yes, I agree, these authors post these comments with their own opinions on show, but no-one is allowed to make a comment that goes against that view, thus disabling any form of discussion. I'd like to hear some other peoples points of view against. My comments, but that is seemingly not possible now. it is disgraceful really, but then again, it's everywhere in today's society unfortunately, so putting up with it is the only option.

Anyway, sorry about the off topic rant, I'll retire back to my cave now!!

This is the first time where I wonder if age will decide that there is no more. I hope I am wrong.

Having read this piece i thought to myself, why should Freddie be replaced?
Firstly he was a one off rock god who couldnt be possibly replaced and i certainly do not want anyone else to sing freddies songs, further more i refuse to buy new material if they feature adam lambert or paul rogers.
yes i am a faithful ardent Queen fan, and as like john deacon said something nasty about robbie williams joining Queen, i totally agree with him.
Freddie was magical and forever regal on stage, he was the one most fans came to see in concert, he created the magic on stage, Brian, Roger anf John were the ingredients, and together you had an explosion of total sheer brilliance on stage. I love David Bowie, but he could not sing Freddies songs. a square peg wont go in a round hole, and i do not want any more poor stand ins for a man that was a rock god. Nobody can hold a candle to our rock god Freddie. So to Adam Lambert, Robbie Williams & Paul Rodgers, in your dreams!

Why do Queen fans take everything so literally. The article doesn't Freddie SHOULD be replaced, just lists five singers that COULD replace him. And Adam Lambert is #1 in the author's opinion. Tee hee hee.

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Freddie is irreplaceable, as we all know. But I would love to see either Stuart Murdoch or Paul Heaton do guest lead on some ballads. I think Heaton could perform Teo Torriatte very nicely indeed. And while I'm on the alt-rock side of things, as much as a Keane fan as I used to be, I might be the only person out there who thinks negatively of Tom Chaplin singing 'It's A Hard Life' - he just couldn't carry the notes at the Prince's Rock Trust.[/QUOTE]

Interesting choice with Stuart Murdoch. While he's a great singer and all - and I love B&S - he's really only suited for B&S/folk material, in my opinion. His voice is too thin to carry a Queen song. But definitely an outside the box idea for a Freddie replacement!

Alright, I'll share a serious thought . Now don't laugh, but Leo Sayer's voice always reminds me a bit of Freddie. Same pitch area, same vocal elasticity. He's no spring chicken anymore and I don't have a clue what he sounds like these days, but look him up on YT and hear for yourself.