Should Freddie have avoided appearing at the Brits in 1990 ?

Looking at pictures of Freddie at the Brits in 1990 its clear he was seriously ill at that stage.

I think he should of stayed away from the Brits. By going he only added to the rumours that he had aids.

Perhaps they could have sent Brian to collect the award and they could of said that Freddie and rest of band were busy working on the next album over in Switzerland.

Also they could of shot a video of Freddie for the Brits which showed him in a good light.

If they had of done this I don't think there would of been half as much speculation about Freddies health in the press.

If Freddie appeared with a stubble and maybe wore something different, he might've looked better and there might not have been many rumours. Just a guess though.

That was probably one of his last chances too see friends from the business, so why don't go.? Let the press say whatever they want.

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That was probably one of his last chances too see friends from the business, so i why don't go.? Let the press say whatever they want.[/QUOTE]

Agreed. It was the last time he appeared in public, before he became a complete recluse. If he felt well enough to make an appearance and receive the award in person, then why not attend?

The press will speculate regardless. If he didn't attend, they'd have said it's a sure sign that he's dying of AIDS and can't walk - etc. etc.

To hell with the press.

Roger once said about talking to the press gets you nowhere. You might have just put a target on your head and say "shoot me".

Freddie's suit was immaculate.

As he strode on stage, he had a glint in his eye that smacked of a big two fingers up to everyone who wanted to ask the question.

I'm glad he did as it showed nothing more than his willingness to continue Queen until the end.

"Looking at pictures of Freddie at the Brits in 1990 its clear he was seriously ill at that stage.

I think he should of stayed away from the Brits. By going he only added to the rumours that he had aids.

Perhaps they could have sent Brian to collect the award and they could of said that Freddie and rest of band were busy working on the next album over in Switzerland.

Also they could of shot a video of Freddie for the Brits which showed him in a good light.

If they had of done this I don't think there would of been half as much speculation about Freddies health in the press."

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Lol. Moog shines again. Very unusual. Anyway, to answer the bloody question, yes I think he was right to attend. Sadly, there is still quite a lot of stigma around the disease, but at least he faced it head on. Just another proof how brave the guy really was.

i'm pretty sure he didn't give 2 fucks at that point as to what people thought. i think by that point he felt he was living on borrowed time

I think in some pictures he looks great and others not so much. It really depends on the lighting, how he's posing etc.

There'd have been rumours whether he had attended or not. In fact it's better that he attended, firstly because he wanted to, and secondly it showed the world that although he may not have been well, he was clearly able to go out for a drink with his friends and thirdly, it was a very special award, gave the band the opportunity to celebrate their 20th year with Freddie (albeit a year early since John didn't join til 1971), and Freddie clearly wanted to be there and share in that with his friends.

No, I think there would be nothing to have been gained by Freddie not going. It would be a loss, for Freddie himself and for his friends.

Yawn....

Careful Marknow, you'll upset folk here with levity, they're a sensitive lot.

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[b]master marathon runner wrote: [/b] Careful Marknow, you'll upset folk here with levity, they're a sensitive lot.[/QUOTE]

Don't you worry about that. "Yawn" is a prime example of the witty and intelligent great British humour which shouldn't upset anyone.

'By going he only added to the rumours that he had aids.'

It was more than rumours, he had aids so he might as well have gone.