The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert, Who played, who didn't.

Interesting about Stansfield; I'd just assumed the 'waitress' but was that she was inspired by him but didn't realise the direct involvement.

I don't think there was any bad blood between Elton and Axl - the press tried to hype it that way because of a G n R song that contained the word 'faggot', but as far as I knowvthere was no issue; Axl had always stated that both Freddie and Elton were huge influences on him musically. Elton also went on to guest with G n R on 'November Rain' at the MTV Awards soon after.

I've been always wondering why Klaus Meine and Rudolf Schenker joined the stage for ONLY Champions and nothing else. I'd expect a Scorpions set at the beginning or Klaus singing a song with B/R/J

[QUOTE] [b]pittrek wrote:[/b]

I've been always wondering why Klaus Meine and Rudolf Schenker joined the stage for ONLY Champions and nothing else. I'd expect a Scorpions set at the beginning or Klaus singing a song with B/R/J[/QUOTE]

That's a good point, I forgot that. They werent on the tshirts or programme, so presumably there weren't plans for them. Maybe they were just big fans and showed up on the day rather like Cat Stevens did at Live Aid. (Though he left before the finale I think).

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[QUOTE] [b]pittrek wrote:[/b]

I've been always wondering why Klaus Meine and Rudolf Schenker joined the stage for ONLY Champions and nothing else. I'd expect a Scorpions set at the beginning or Klaus singing a song with B/R/J[/QUOTE]

That's a good point, I forgot that. They werent on the tshirts or programme, so presumably there weren't plans for them. Maybe they were just big fans and showed up on the day rather like Cat Stevens did at Live Aid. (Though he left before the finale I think).
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I magine the same as Billy Squier (although we know his connection to Freddie) - they just wanted to be there and would have wangled a general invitation

Scorpions were not on the bill but were asked to attend in case another artist dropped out at the last minute. A number of acts wanted to play but didn't make the short list.

They did attend one rehearsal though I don't know what song they performed.

According to some reports of the time, Axl Rose was a real asshole who didnt interacted with any other musician except Queen and he didnt even appeared at rehearsals at all (except for the Queen songs) and he was the only one who requested a proper dressing room and during the concert he stayed alone in there and had the door closed. It seems that he just left the dressing room to listen All the Young Dudes and as soon as the song was over he returned to his dressing room.

Also I read in a Kerrang! magazine that both Schenker and Meine had a tendency to appear as guest (just as guests not as a part of the bill) everywhere, if Im not mistaken it was the concert report written by Pippa Lang. I was a small kid at the time but I read that magazine a thousand times at the time, so I think Im not mistaken at all.

Rod Stewart, Mick Jagger, Dave Clark, Cliff Richard, Phil Collins, Status Quo, Montserrat Caballe - all these big names with a certain connection to Freddie & Queen could have performed at the FM Tribute concert. I wonder, if those artists were ever contacted with a proposal to participate in the event?
Also I think that Scorpions, Iron Maiden, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Prince, Madonna and even MJ could have been a good choice for this occasion.
P.S. I heard a rumor, that Deacon's participation at the FM Tribute concert was his last minute decision. Neil Murray was initially supposed to play bass. Does anybody know if it's true?

Dunno about that but I always love the applause when JD starts to speak.

who played, who didn't, who cares?

I don't.

[QUOTE] [b]antiden wrote:[/b]

I heard a rumor, that Deacon's participation at the FM Tribute concert was his last minute decision. Neil Murray was initially supposed to play bass. Does anybody know if it's true?[/QUOTE]

Highly doubtful, since he's in the rehearsal footage.

Considering how extensively Queen had previously rehearsed for shows, one can only imagine how much rehearsal was required for a show with 20 guest artists.

[QUOTE] [b]people on streets wrote:[/b]

who played, who didn't, who cares?

I don't.[/QUOTE]

Then why post in the thread if you're not going to add anything constructive to it?

That would be like writing to your cable provider each time you aren't happy with what you see while channel flipping.

Great post.
Scorpions was asked to be, but they were on tour and could't rehersal (as U2), so they were them only as guest, not playing.
I agree, some bands were because of the industry, etc....I mean, Metallica had 0 connection with Freddie, but, they won a grammy with Stone Cold Crazy, and their lawyer is Peter Paterno, the first editor in chief of Hollywood Records. Zucchero...it was like...¿?¿?¿?
Why they didnt play Another one bites the dust for example? There are so many questions...Axl was an ashole, and even, if Axl wouldnt appear, it was ready Gary Cherone to sang the Axl parts, said by Gary Cherone.


Is only my subjetive opinion, but I think it was more a tribute to Queen as a band, than to Freddie. As I said, I think Peter Straker could have being a chorus artist. Also, I can understand both points. Freddie loved Led Zeppelin, Liza, Elton, George Michael solo stuff...Also I can understand the rest wanted to include his favorite artists at the moment, like Guns' N Roses.
I would love to watch Trent Reznor, a hugh fan of Queen, but not a big star at the time.
I would like to know who artists said no, and we never will now.

[QUOTE] [b]Ghostwithasmile is BACK! wrote:[/b]

About Lisa Stansfield, I believe she does has a "Queen"connection.

If I am not mistaken : she was a singing waiteres and Freddie was at her working place and impressed by her voice. He took care she got a record deal.

In the linear notes of 5live she states : Thanks to Freddie otherwise I still would have been a waiteres.[/QUOTE]

Funny how people make things up.

That's George thanking Freddie and Lisa (again). It's a George Michael release and the liner notes are his thank yous. Hence the word "waiter" instead of waitress and the ps. thanks again, Lisa. It's George thanking Lisa again.
http://cdn.discogs.com/ebP-0n1Fs1iOt8ox2Kadnfn9S6s=/fit-in/600x607/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():quality(96)/discogs-images/R-436790-1354456029-8547.jpeg.jpg

Lisa began her career after winning a TV show in 1980.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisa_Stansfield

In this article from Thursday 22 April 1993 it's mentioned as well that it is George who says thanks to Freddie for saving him from being a waiter. George was inspired by Freddie to sing, so he did that instead of waiting tables or some other silly job.

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/music--selling-his-soul-with-good-cause-george-michael-does-a-lot-of-work-for-charity-as-smashie-and-nicey-would-say-its-just-as-well-says-jim-white-or-he-might-not-be-working-at-all-1456672.html

Hopefully Bob finds my post constructive enough. LOL.
And hey, TV is for tossers. Especially cable TV!

Does a tosser toss midgets?


Whats the true definition of tosser.


Ps. It's relevant to this discussion