Should there be more Freddie in the Q+AL US Shows?

We were watching the Live at Wembley Stadium DVD last night getting ready for the QAL tour. My son asked me what is the deal with John Deacon and I said I really don't know why he isn't seen in public and whether or not he is ill. Does anyone else know why?

BTW Freddie's dance moves at that concert were absolutely unreal! Non-stop action!

What I've always heard is that that's more or less his nature.............quiet, doesn't like public attention, etc.....



May insists that Deacon is still involved on the business side of Queen but chooses to hide from public sight. May also confirmed that Deacon approves of the proposed Freddie Mercury biopic.[11]

In a 2014 interview with Rolling Stone regarding the upcoming North American tour with Adam Lambert, May and Taylor admitted that they no longer have much contact with Deacon except regarding finances, with Taylor stating that "[Deacon]'s completely retired from any kind of social contact", and describing him as "fragile."[12]

(quotes from John Deacon article on wikipedia)

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[b]The King Of Rhye wrote: [/b] What I've always heard is that that's more or less his nature.............quiet, doesn't like public attention, etc.....

May insists that Deacon is still involved on the business side of Queen but chooses to hide from public sight. May also confirmed that Deacon approves of the proposed Freddie Mercury biopic.[11]

In a 2014 interview with Rolling Stone regarding the upcoming North American tour with Adam Lambert, May and Taylor admitted that they no longer have much contact with Deacon except regarding finances, with Taylor stating that "[Deacon]'s completely retired from any kind of social contact", and describing him as "fragile."[12]

(quotes from John Deacon article on wikipedia)[/QUOTE]

I think there's two things, and you hit on both:

1. Deacon doesn't really like the limelight, esp. as he's gotten older.
2. When Brian and Roger say he has a say/approval on all projects, I believe they mean his interest is largely financial, since so much of what the do as Queen flows to all four estates jointly.  I'd bet that Deacon's involvement is limited to Brian and Roger's managers contacting Deacon's managers with the proposals and that mgr. eventually getting back with the go-ahead.  It doesn't sound like Deacon has any philosophical problems with the projects, since WWRY, QE, and several Q+ projects have taken place, so I imagine that it's simply a matter of ensuring that his royalties flow to him, and that his mgmt. team gets to look at the business model and profit structure upfront.  It seems to me that as long as this piece is in order, he pretty much rubber-stamps it.  So when Brian says they 'hear from him' he probably means their management is in touch with Deacon's.

That sounds just about right, taptap..............also, I vaguely remember some quote from other members of Queen saying that John was generally the one that handled the business side of things when he was in the band............


I had a book of qoutes from the members of Queen..........something like Queen In Their Own Words..........got lost years ago..............hmmm

i think that there shouldn't be more footage from freddie. that very Q+AL thing is going to be a show on it's own. whether you support the idea or not - it's just a "kind of queen"-tour. and that's ok. brian and roger feel like touring and breathing some stage air again. why not. hiring a new singer will add a new dimension to their music. and i hope (but unfortunately strongly doubt) they will do some experiments with songs never played live. hope dies last.

Have I imagined Freddie singing Bijou on this tour? No, not a joke. During Brian's long solo?
Been listening to tons of Queen all weekend at Breakthru and now not sure if this happened on the tour or if my mind just filled it in??

You and me we are destined
You'll agree
To spend the rest of our lives with each other
The rest of our days like two lovers
Forever - yeah - forever

Can anyone confirm or deny?

Then they May & Taylor ought to stop calling the band Queen and call it Adam Lambert...who I find vocally obnoxious.

That's exactly what mean, meant. I confirm your insight. No holograms, I do agree, just a singer who can sacredly channel Freddie and still be their individual self. Been listening all weekend, too. Adam is hollow and thin sounding, and boring as it gets, despite his vocal theatrics. IMO.

SOTH

Can anyone legitimate answer my question from above?

I find you guys totally obnoxious! Bet none of you have been to a concert! Keep revering that is as far as your senses and mind will take you! You sure are missing one hell of a concert and a voice and stage presence beyond compare! You sound ridiculous!

[QUOTE] [b]queenUSA wrote:[/b]

Have I imagined Freddie singing Bijou on this tour? No, not a joke. During Brian's long solo?
Been listening to tons of Queen all weekend at Breakthru and now not sure if this happened on the tour or if my mind just filled it in??

You and me we are destined
You'll agree
To spend the rest of our lives with each other
The rest of our days like two lovers
Forever - yeah - forever

Can anyone confirm or deny?[/QUOTE]

Not on this tour, but they did do that a few years back.

[QUOTE] [b]The Real Wizard wrote:[/b]

[QUOTE] [b]queenUSA wrote:[/b]

Have I imagined Freddie singing Bijou on this tour? No, not a joke. During Brian's long solo?
Been listening to tons of Queen all weekend at Breakthru and now not sure if this happened on the tour or if my mind just filled it in??

You and me we are destined
You'll agree
To spend the rest of our lives with each other
The rest of our days like two lovers
Forever - yeah - forever

Can anyone confirm or deny?[/QUOTE]

Not on this tour, but they did do that a few years back.
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Thanks!

Much the same thing has been said already in this thread, but to return to the original topic............I think they got it just about right............they added the part with Freddie singing LOML (what show is that from, btw???), and Adam sings more of BoRhap than Paul did (which I like!), so its about the same amount of Freddie as in the Q+PR tours...........more or less.............

My bad, read Queen USA post with an eye of intention. No, I am not a Queener so I will renounce my member status. I experience Freddie as a messenger, besides the artist the world tries to talk about from time to time and will listen to the queen that made Queen, Queen. Joy to you loyal Queeners, peace.

SOTH

[QUOTE] [b]The King Of Rhye wrote:[/b]

Much the same thing has been said already in this thread, but to return to the original topic............I think they got it just about right............they added the part with Freddie singing LOML (what show is that from, btw???), and Adam sings more of BoRhap than Paul did (which I like!), so its about the same amount of Freddie as in the Q+PR tours...........more or less.............[/QUOTE]

That was from Wembley the Friday show