Where's the Roger Taylor album?

kevinhairsineevans wrote:

I have this from a good source..

well, If that option was real ... I´d really love it, but it´s Roger we´re talking about, and this project could be easily 4 or 5 years in the making until it´s released :D

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Haven't got the CD cover for Shove It with me, but does it confirm that all rights (publishing, copyright etc..) are with Virgin Records? I agree that it would be odd that Roger would have let them retain all the rights, whereas his other stuff, and Queen output had the publsihing rights owned either by QPL, or his own Company Nightjar.

I do however remember (and it's 25 years ago so don't quote me!) an interview with hims arounf that time saying that he had touted the album to EMI and others and no one was willing to back it, but as he was mates with Richard Branson (then owner of Virgin Records), he offered him a deal. Perhaps Roger was fairly deperate so conceeded to the standard terms at the time. It's really annoying if those in charge now won't let him have the right to the recordings, especially as they will do bugger all with it. Still, they released Heaven For Everyone (Shove It version) for inclusion on the Freddie Box Set, so it may still be possible.

Don't believe anything you read or hear as "official" where Queen and its ex-members are concerned. The drivers of the bus aren't bothered about timelines or sticking to promised (or touted) dates. What happens will happen if and when. I'm surprised there are still people that expect things to happen.........After. All. This. Time.

What i would like is a Roger Taylors greatest hits cd!
including "i wanna testify" turn on the tv" as one of the bonus tracks! long over due!

The album is almost done, Roger's just waiting for John Deacon to finish his bass parts.

This album is the solitary thing in the Queeniverse that I am actually genuinely excited about, it can't come soon enough for me. Roger's solo stuff has always been strong compared to any other band member.

Pingfah wrote:

This album is the solitary thing in the Queeniverse that I am actually genuinely excited about, it can't come soon enough for me. Roger's solo stuff has always been strong compared to any other band member.

Agreed. I love the Strange Frontier and Happiness albums, and Electric Fire is OK.

I think Roger has the best solo albums (except for Freddie's Mr Bad Guy album!). Roger has a great voice.

Brian has just tweeted that Roger has authorised him to say "the album is finished and due for release September-ish" ( presumably this year!!!).
BM also says they're meeting today "to work on a new Queen release'.