They don't have Taylor on backing vocals. One doesn't realise how important he is to the harmonies until other people are singing. And there's no way this band beats Queen anno 1974, say. The energy is nowhere close.
Queen Extravaganza (2016) > Queen + Adam Lambert (2016)
Interesting the talk of tribute bands. In 2012 I got the urge to go and see a Queen tribute band just for a fun night out so I could drink and sing along. Then Q+AL announced the Hammersmith Odeon gigs and I figured with the importance of the venue to Queen, and the fact it was a 'covers band' featuring 2 original members I'd go. I wasn't a fan of Queen with other singers but I REALLY enjoyed it. Great set list, great venue, some really amazing moments. Loved it and would go again. QE? Perhaps, but only because they are one step up from the whole WWRY musical idea which was a MASSIVE 'NO' from me despite being offered tickets several times.
It was only after seeing Q+AL that I took the time to listen back to Q+PR and in the mind set I had for enjoying seeing Q+AL I really liked that too and wish I hadn't been such a grumpy git and gone to see them back in 2005.
Now that 'pure' Queen only exists in old video and music it's important to separate it from the current projects. Embrace Q+AL for what they are - and although I'm not fussed about QE, we should enjoy them for what they are too. Who knows - they might outlive us all with a rotating line up and become the de facto 'Queen' for our children and grandchildren. Who knows - I'd wager in 10 years time they'll be releasing their own material and carry on the brand.
I've just heard the album, and they did damn good. If imitation is a form of flattery, then the Queen Extravaganza did Brian and Roger proud. Since the Montreux gig, they've become my favorite tribute band of any band, next to The Musical Box and Mac Sabbath.
I wish I could comment on the live cd but they haven't bothered mailing the damn thing out. Me and a friend of mine are still waiting.
I see on facebook, Queen Extravaganza offered a lucky winner, A Night at the Apollo CD signed by Roger Taylor. Is it almost as if Taylor is prouder of Queen Extravaganza than Queen + Adam Lambert?
[QUOTE] [b]Kuijpy wrote:[/b]
POS,
Yes John is left and Freddie gone,
So i dont wanna see a fucking coverband.[/QUOTE]
Don't see them then. Simples.
