Bri, Rog and John would've noticed Freddie's deterioration during or before the Miracle recording sessions. How the conversation went from there, goodness only knows. But I'd think it certain they knew for definite 1988/89. If not 1987.
I wonder if there exists a recording of that show (pro / audience)[/QUOTE]
I don't think Elton was taped much.
I think it was in Manchester, oddly enough. [/QUOTE]
Mmmm let me see my Hard Disc....Yes...There are 856 different shows from 1970 to 2016...
dudeofqueen · Member since
Perhaps Elton ought to be concentrating on how to continue to maintain the silence of the British press given his shenanigans in the bedroom.......
mooghead · Member since
"Perhaps Elton ought to be concentrating on how to continue to maintain the silence of the British press given his shenanigans in the bedroom......."
What? Please inform us....
Cena1970 · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]mooghead wrote:[/b]
"Perhaps Elton ought to be concentrating on how to continue to maintain the silence of the British press given his shenanigans in the bedroom......."
What? Please inform us....[/QUOTE]
Ummm it might have something to do with a threesome and a super injunction...
k-m · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]musicland munich wrote:[/b]
[QUOTE] [b]Togg wrote:[/b]
Interesting that he says Fred told him he had Aids in 87, I wonder if he actually had told the band at that point?[/QUOTE]
Because people can`t seperate AIDS and HIV properly, especially back in the days.
Talking about the Band, he first contacted Jim Beach because of that matter. Brian May confirmed in a MOJO Interview that the Band learned around 87/88 in Montreux that Freddie had AIDS.
His "unclear" HIV status, before that KS-Biopsy in early 87`, is a different thing.
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Have not seen this interview, but I have another one from Uncut in which Brian confirms Freddie told the band about his AIDS late in "The Miracle" sessions, when the physical symptoms became apparent and he could no longer hide what he was dealing with.
Moët Et Chandin · Member since
The rest of the band were told in either 1990 or early 1991 I believe, Brian mentions what Fred told them pretty directly and his intention to " work till I ****** well drop"
But I believe they suspected he was ill back in 88/ 89 when his appearance began to change drastically
Moët Et Chandin · Member since
Elton mentions in his book " Love is the Cure" that Freddie confided in him soon after his diagnosis maybe mid 87, and he was also a loyal friend of Fred's who was trusted not to talk. Of course Mary knew before Elton, Jim, Pheobe or the band and probably in that order
Makka · Member since
I read this a few years back. What a wonderful story.
Moët Et Chandin · Member since
Freddie obviously felt that Elton, who was also gay and had also been at risk during the same period would be a sympathetic shoulder. Of course Elton eventually tested negative and had escaped the fate of many gay celebrities who had indulged in risky behaviour during that period. But he did worry during that era.
mooghead · Member since
More information please newby xx
JomaDuckSoup · Member since
I think the band didn't know until mid-1989, because of the comments (interviews). At first they all said they're eager to go on tour, but Freddie didn't want to (at the time The Miracle was relased April/May 1989). Then they went protective and changed words (mid-1989).
The Real Wizard · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]JomaDuckSoup wrote:[/b]
I think the band didn't know until mid-1989, because of the comments (interviews). At first they all said they're eager to go on tour, but Freddie didn't want to (at the time The Miracle was relased April/May 1989). Then they went protective and changed words (mid-1989).[/QUOTE]
From listening to that May 1989 interview with Mike Read, it is impossible to tell if the rest of the band know at that point. They could be protecting him, in the dark, or somewhere half way where they kind of have an idea.
What happens in the band stays in the band. We will never know.
Martin Packer · Member since
Of course they knew / strongly suspected. What is tacit becoming explicit isn't important to "Queen For An Hour".
I wonder if there exists a recording of that show (pro / audience)[/QUOTE]
I don't think Elton was taped much.
I think it was in Manchester, oddly enough. [/QUOTE]
Freddie appeared during the 2nd Manchester show. A recording of the 1st show exists, and is on Greg's channel.
Plenty of Elton John shows were taped[/QUOTE]
This one might be too but there is no sign of it in the EJ trading circles yet. Elton is a class act, a true legend and he was a great friend to Freddie.[/QUOTE]
Please someone tell me how I get a hold of this tape! :)
