Rick
That's why they sacked one of the earlier bassists, right? Because he was too present :-)
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gerry
Absolutely let freddie and Brian command the stage!
Mr.Mouth
Interesting,but skills of John were of this planet in that era when he aproached to Queen.
Only fools would show him the doors!
Only fools would show him the doors!
gerry
Yeah John always looked the perfect piece of the jigsaw and fitted Queen like hand in glove
He Made the group complete and i am pleased no one else was picked.
Respect to John..
He Made the group complete and i am pleased no one else was picked.
Respect to John..
Nitroboy
I would say John moved around a lot more in the '80s compared to the '70s. On stuff like the Milton Keynes '82 concert, Wembley '86, Budapest etc. he's pretty much always dancing or moving around.
Stelios
I think Freddie's "larger than life" stage persona( when seen from the audionce prespective) , could be somewhat overbearing to closer incouteres.
Brian occasionally participates but you can see he is always the first to retreat. Roger interacts more, but he is always safe behind the drums.
Also there was this OTHER thing, Freddie's homoerotic energy, sometimes campness, sometimes the "completely humming it up" attitude, that could make his fellow (straight) bandmates a bit uncomftarble .
Brian occasionally participates but you can see he is always the first to retreat. Roger interacts more, but he is always safe behind the drums.
Also there was this OTHER thing, Freddie's homoerotic energy, sometimes campness, sometimes the "completely humming it up" attitude, that could make his fellow (straight) bandmates a bit uncomftarble .
mooghead
[QUOTE] [b]gerry wrote:[/b]
Absolutely let freddie and Brian command the stage![/QUOTE]
How did Brian command the stage? Apart from when he is doing one of his solos he just walked backwards a few steps.... then forward a few steps.
John was bopping around like a banshee.
Absolutely let freddie and Brian command the stage![/QUOTE]
How did Brian command the stage? Apart from when he is doing one of his solos he just walked backwards a few steps.... then forward a few steps.
John was bopping around like a banshee.
Costa86
Brian didn't command the stage. All three backing groupists acknowledged that Freddie was the fucking alpha male. Come on.
horse feathers
I was fortunate enough to see Queen 6 times in all, Elland Road, the best ever. The Queenworks tour (which was the tours name) I went to all 4 that they booked initially, then they added 2 more, I think. I also went to Manchester 86, which was dreadful IMO. The 84 shows, I went to the first two, Friday and Saturday at Birmingham, then two at Wembley Arena. After the first show on the Friday night, there was reviews in the papers, which were unbelievable. First of all they said, in fact it was Simon Bates a radio 1 presenter, Freddie had forgotten the words to Love of my life and I want to break free and the fans had to sing those parts for him. So he obviously wasn't a Queen fan. Also many people mentione that John did nothing on stage apart from play bass and simply just stand there. This was also mentioned on the 86 tour. The following night at Birmingham and the Wembley shows, in 84, John went over the top, with his hand playing gestures and moved about a lot more.
Also and i have said this before, the 84 shows were the best shows I ever saw. Forget the drum sound, the bootlegs are not as it sounded on the night. Obviously, because of the recordings, they were. But in an indoor arena and to the human ear, the only time we didn't hear a proper snare sound, like the awful snare sound on the bootlegs, was Radio gaga. The lighting rig and stage was unbelievable.
Also and i have said this before, the 84 shows were the best shows I ever saw. Forget the drum sound, the bootlegs are not as it sounded on the night. Obviously, because of the recordings, they were. But in an indoor arena and to the human ear, the only time we didn't hear a proper snare sound, like the awful snare sound on the bootlegs, was Radio gaga. The lighting rig and stage was unbelievable.
Costa86
[QUOTE] [b]horse feathers wrote:[/b]
I was fortunate enough to see Queen 6 times in all, Elland Road, the best ever. The Queenworks tour (which was the tours name) I went to all 4 that they booked initially, then they added 2 more, I think. I also went to Manchester 86, which was dreadful IMO. The 84 shows, I went to the first two, Friday and Saturday at Birmingham, then two at Wembley Arena. After the first show on the Friday night, there was reviews in the papers, which were unbelievable. First of all they said, in fact it was Simon Bates a radio 1 presenter, Freddie had forgotten the words to Love of my life and I want to break free and the fans had to sing those parts for him. So he obviously wasn't a Queen fan. Also many people mentione that John did nothing on stage apart from play bass and simply just stand there. This was also mentioned on the 86 tour. The following night at Birmingham and the Wembley shows, in 84, John went over the top, with his hand playing gestures and moved about a lot more.
Also and i have said this before, the 84 shows were the best shows I ever saw. Forget the drum sound, the bootlegs are not as it sounded on the night. Obviously, because of the recordings, they were. But in an indoor arena and to the human ear, the only time we didn't hear a proper snare sound, like the awful snare sound on the bootlegs, was Radio gaga. The lighting rig and stage was unbelievable. [/QUOTE]
Thanks so much for this first hand account mate! Great to read it like it was from someone who was actually there. It's what makes this forum something worthwhile.
I was fortunate enough to see Queen 6 times in all, Elland Road, the best ever. The Queenworks tour (which was the tours name) I went to all 4 that they booked initially, then they added 2 more, I think. I also went to Manchester 86, which was dreadful IMO. The 84 shows, I went to the first two, Friday and Saturday at Birmingham, then two at Wembley Arena. After the first show on the Friday night, there was reviews in the papers, which were unbelievable. First of all they said, in fact it was Simon Bates a radio 1 presenter, Freddie had forgotten the words to Love of my life and I want to break free and the fans had to sing those parts for him. So he obviously wasn't a Queen fan. Also many people mentione that John did nothing on stage apart from play bass and simply just stand there. This was also mentioned on the 86 tour. The following night at Birmingham and the Wembley shows, in 84, John went over the top, with his hand playing gestures and moved about a lot more.
Also and i have said this before, the 84 shows were the best shows I ever saw. Forget the drum sound, the bootlegs are not as it sounded on the night. Obviously, because of the recordings, they were. But in an indoor arena and to the human ear, the only time we didn't hear a proper snare sound, like the awful snare sound on the bootlegs, was Radio gaga. The lighting rig and stage was unbelievable. [/QUOTE]
Thanks so much for this first hand account mate! Great to read it like it was from someone who was actually there. It's what makes this forum something worthwhile.
gerry
Elland Road Leeds was an electric show back in May 1982 as i was there.
I remember Brian saying he realized the band had created a buzz on stage with that show and it was very special
to him as he has family living in Leeds.
Freddie was on fire and flirting with the audience, which they all loved!
Teardrop Explodes, Joan Jett, & Bow wow wow, where the support acts and it was a very warm night,
although sadly i was no where near the front of the crowds i soon made up for that at Newcastles St James in July 1986,
I got myself parked towards the front of the stage with my brother.
When Queen exploded on to the stage i was blown away, by seeing theses rock gods, and Freddie & Brian were just a stone thrown away from me.
wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww Queen were absolutely brilliant in the 70s& 80s.
They always delivered a magnificent show and the lighting rigs always impressed.
Quiet a different group now though only running on empty.
I remember Brian saying he realized the band had created a buzz on stage with that show and it was very special
to him as he has family living in Leeds.
Freddie was on fire and flirting with the audience, which they all loved!
Teardrop Explodes, Joan Jett, & Bow wow wow, where the support acts and it was a very warm night,
although sadly i was no where near the front of the crowds i soon made up for that at Newcastles St James in July 1986,
I got myself parked towards the front of the stage with my brother.
When Queen exploded on to the stage i was blown away, by seeing theses rock gods, and Freddie & Brian were just a stone thrown away from me.
wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww Queen were absolutely brilliant in the 70s& 80s.
They always delivered a magnificent show and the lighting rigs always impressed.
Quiet a different group now though only running on empty.
Zodiacal_light
[QUOTE] [b]horse feathers wrote:[/b]
I was fortunate enough to see Queen 6 times in all, Elland Road, the best ever. The Queenworks tour (which was the tours name) I went to all 4 that they booked initially, then they added 2 more, I think. I also went to Manchester 86, which was dreadful IMO. The 84 shows, I went to the first two, Friday and Saturday at Birmingham, then two at Wembley Arena. After the first show on the Friday night, there was reviews in the papers, which were unbelievable. First of all they said, in fact it was Simon Bates a radio 1 presenter, Freddie had forgotten the words to Love of my life and I want to break free and the fans had to sing those parts for him. So he obviously wasn't a Queen fan. Also many people mentione that John did nothing on stage apart from play bass and simply just stand there. This was also mentioned on the 86 tour. The following night at Birmingham and the Wembley shows, in 84, John went over the top, with his hand playing gestures and moved about a lot more.
Also and i have said this before, the 84 shows were the best shows I ever saw. Forget the drum sound, the bootlegs are not as it sounded on the night. Obviously, because of the recordings, they were. But in an indoor arena and to the human ear, the only time we didn't hear a proper snare sound, like the awful snare sound on the bootlegs, was Radio gaga. The lighting rig and stage was unbelievable. [/QUOTE]
I have to agree the Works shows were utterly awesome. I too was at Birmingham NEC. My god the volume shattered my eardrums for days afterwards.
I also saw them in 1979--Crazy tour, 1982--Hot space tour and two magic tour shows--Manchester and Knebworth.
Knebworth was an adventure and a half. We drove down from Scotland overnight the previous night in my old beat up Ford Capri. Got there in the morning and got right to the front of the (massive) stage. Stood all day waiting for the show, then after the show, which finnished around 10pm, attempted to drive home, all without any sleep. We got to the Motorway entry and i literally zonked out at the wheel. We had to pull in at a service station and sleep in the car till morning (we had no money to stay in hotels etc). We JUST made it back to Scotland with the fuel that was left
I was fortunate enough to see Queen 6 times in all, Elland Road, the best ever. The Queenworks tour (which was the tours name) I went to all 4 that they booked initially, then they added 2 more, I think. I also went to Manchester 86, which was dreadful IMO. The 84 shows, I went to the first two, Friday and Saturday at Birmingham, then two at Wembley Arena. After the first show on the Friday night, there was reviews in the papers, which were unbelievable. First of all they said, in fact it was Simon Bates a radio 1 presenter, Freddie had forgotten the words to Love of my life and I want to break free and the fans had to sing those parts for him. So he obviously wasn't a Queen fan. Also many people mentione that John did nothing on stage apart from play bass and simply just stand there. This was also mentioned on the 86 tour. The following night at Birmingham and the Wembley shows, in 84, John went over the top, with his hand playing gestures and moved about a lot more.
Also and i have said this before, the 84 shows were the best shows I ever saw. Forget the drum sound, the bootlegs are not as it sounded on the night. Obviously, because of the recordings, they were. But in an indoor arena and to the human ear, the only time we didn't hear a proper snare sound, like the awful snare sound on the bootlegs, was Radio gaga. The lighting rig and stage was unbelievable. [/QUOTE]
I have to agree the Works shows were utterly awesome. I too was at Birmingham NEC. My god the volume shattered my eardrums for days afterwards.
I also saw them in 1979--Crazy tour, 1982--Hot space tour and two magic tour shows--Manchester and Knebworth.
Knebworth was an adventure and a half. We drove down from Scotland overnight the previous night in my old beat up Ford Capri. Got there in the morning and got right to the front of the (massive) stage. Stood all day waiting for the show, then after the show, which finnished around 10pm, attempted to drive home, all without any sleep. We got to the Motorway entry and i literally zonked out at the wheel. We had to pull in at a service station and sleep in the car till morning (we had no money to stay in hotels etc). We JUST made it back to Scotland with the fuel that was left
gerry
Yes i agree Queen shows were very loud and deacy's amp always punched the crowds in the stomache!
Going to a Queen show back in the good old days was always very special and we were always guaranteed
to come away stunned!
I like your post and you sound like you had a blast!
Going to a Queen show back in the good old days was always very special and we were always guaranteed
to come away stunned!
I like your post and you sound like you had a blast!
Vocal harmony
[QUOTE] [b]gerry wrote:[/b]
Yes i agree Queen shows were very loud and deacy's amp always punched the crowds in the stomache![/QUOTE]
Yes they were loud, so is the current tour.
It wasn't JD's Bass amp that punched the crowds. It was the Sub Bass handling of the Claire Brothers PA
If you stood in front of John back line you'd feel it in your back but as loud as it was it wouldn't have that intensity to reach the audience.
Yes i agree Queen shows were very loud and deacy's amp always punched the crowds in the stomache![/QUOTE]
Yes they were loud, so is the current tour.
It wasn't JD's Bass amp that punched the crowds. It was the Sub Bass handling of the Claire Brothers PA
If you stood in front of John back line you'd feel it in your back but as loud as it was it wouldn't have that intensity to reach the audience.
bucsateflon
30 opinions and all different, so you can't draw any conclusion, + the dilemma isn't if some band members did or did not go crazy on stage by themselves, but if there was interaction between all the members on the stage or not.