clarification of Thor Arnold's role in Freddie's life

thundergod wrote:

Hey, I have finished a re-read of the original thread. I see that many good people have not joined us
on the newer thread "Thoughts on Thor Arnold's and Lee Nolans Eleven Year Friendship with Freddie"
It is alive and growing. Come add to the conversations!
Thanks,
Thor and Lee

I'm so confused, guys. Where is the original thread? Is it this one? If so, where is the new thread? ATM, I'm wading through the beginning pages of THIS thread. Help!

Indy19–this is the original thread. The new thread is the Thor Arnold Lee Nolan thread that pretty much resides close to the top of the list of threads in General Discussion as it’s quite active. At 150 + pages you really can’t miss it.

HI Galileo, I figured that out last night as I looked at the posting dates. Felt so dumb afterward lol. I wish I could delete that stupid post! :)

Thanks for helping me out hun xoxo

Fmlover, Shaun,knew Jim Hutton.

"You know how I know it's you for a fact? I dont message people in Instagram. The only 3 people I have ever messaged on Instagram have been my cousin, Freestone and someone else i know personally outside of social media. "

Just so you know, I don't know if FMLover is also HendrixGin, but I know for certain he/she is not me.

"Not only that but you've proven yourself a compulsive liar with that Larry Kelly thing and many other examples. "

Listen, first of all, what the fuck difference does it matter if Im FMlover or Hendrix or whoever? That doesn't prove anything one way or another. It's a moot point.

But I can tell you this. The "Larry Kelly thing" is real and true.

See my post directly before this one. He was my best friend. He told me those anecdotes in 1993, before Hutton's book was ever published.

He died later from AIDS. But his stories of his time in London and Garden Lodge remained consistent right up until days before his death from his death bed.

It's easy for you to live in denial if you don't want
to believe something....

But here's the thing, those things happened, and that doesn't change based on what you believe.

"Another one being that you and i have spoken. You have no idea who i am on Instagram and you know that. My name isn't even Dustin."

For the record, I haven't been on Instagram until recently. So, while you may have talked with this Hendrix chick or FMlover or whoever ...you haven't spoken with me.

So you're totally off base with me.

But it looks like your M.O.

"gofundme

Freddie Mercury Book w/ 50 unseen pics

be the first to share

I am trying to publish a book with over fifty never-before-seen photos
of Freddie Mercury's time in New York City (1981 to 1983) and in London visits(1986-1991). Also, I have written chapters that recount Freddie, the down-to-earth, generous and caring man, enjoying himself with his close American friends (of eleven years) right up to his unfortunate death. In his real life, Freddie enjoyed fitting in and just being "one of the boys" Early1980's New York provided this for him.
The book is finished and being reviewed by a literary agent. Publishing this book as a "coffee table book" will cost a good amount of money.
This book is timed with the opening of the new docu-drama "Bohemian Rhapsody" which is sure to reignite interest in everything Queen and everything Freddie. A free, autographed copy by the authors (I have a co-author who was also part of our group of close friends in New York and beyond) will be provided for any donation over $50.00. This book will definitely sell, but a refundable donation (once the book is published, available and selling) can be provided.

The title of the book will be "Freddie Mercury in New York - Don't Stop Us Now!"

I thank any donators in advance who might help us to make this project become a reality. YOU are the Champions! "

I don't understand why two grown men of advanced age, BETWEEN THE TWO OF THEM, couldn't come up with a few thousand in starter money without trying to take advantage of the new little teenage fans in the wak e of the release of BoRhap.

I also don't understand why they would need thousands of dollars if they have managed to obtain a publisher. Seems like a LEGIT publisher would be fronting all the costs.

I also don't understand, even if they're telling all kinds of nice and flattering stories about Freddie, that they have to make a profit from it at all.

I'm understand that profiting and capitalism is good old fashioned Americana,

But why not just buy a website and publish the pictures and stories therefore pennies on the dollar?

Haven't there been ENOUGH of Freddie's "friends" , starting with Jim Hutton profiting off of Freddie's death?

Weren't the the goodies they got from him while he was alive enough? They gotta squeeze out every penny off of Freddie even almost FOUR DECADES later?

And I heard they were thinking Of doing NY Freddie tours for a price too?

Is that true?

If so, doesn't that seem a little sketchy/scammy to you??

Unbelievable how gullible people are.

No wonder America elected Donald Trump.

Nobody is going to read your bullshit, sorry

FreddieDearie wrote:
And I heard they were thinking Of doing NY Freddie tours for a price too?
Is that true?
If so, doesn't that seem a little sketchy/scammy to you??

@FreddieDearie, I can address your above quote because it involved me. It is absolutely FALSE! Lee and Thor are NOT planning to conduct "NY Freddie" tours for a fee - or to make a profit.

The so-called "NY Freddie Tours" (or other similar variations on the name) came about because I had e-mailed Thor back in Jan. or Feb. of 2019, asking him what nightclubs or bars from the '80s that Freddie and his NY Daughters used to frequent remained open in 2019. My friends and I were headed out to NYC for a girls' trip in March to see "Hamilton" and Elton John's farewell tour @ the Garden. I thought maybe we could squeeze in some visits to Freddie's old haunts if we had time. I was also back in NYC for the 2nd time in 2019, as recently as a couple of weeks ago in June for work, where I continued the informal "NY Freddie Tours" on my own, in the after-hours.

Thor was a magnificent source of help. He had recommended sites to visit AND gave me descriptions, addresses, links, directions, even the public transportation schedule! I was overwhelmed and touched. He respects Freddie fans and takes their requests seriously. It took considerable effort and time on HIS part, and he and Lee had looming book deadlines. I truly appreciated it, and he had shared all the above info absolutely GRATIS! BTW, I am NOT an above average donor to the GoFundMe page, either. I donated the same exact amount others donated to get a signed book, no more.

Lastly, Thor is in no orthopedic shape to lead tours. He is a senior citizen who suffers from arthritis and bad knee(s). I am not violating federal HIPAA laws (laws of medical confidentiality in the U.S.). Thor has openly talked about his arthritis and bad knees previously on the threads. A thorough and comprehensive Freddie in NY Tour would involve traversing from NYC's Upper East Side to Midtown to Lower Manhattan's West Village to Jones Beach on Long Island. That involves LOTS of walking and utilizing public transportation.

Yes, I had joked about a West Village pub crawl if the guys have a book-signing in NYC. Please don't confuse that for a paid tour.

Anyway, I felt compelled to set the record straight. Facts don't have feelings.

jo.t that sounds like such a blast and if I ever get the chance to visit NYC I know who to come to for help. How lovely of Thor to give up time to help you this way. It's people like him that make me feel happier about the world we live in.

jo.t that sounds like such a blast and if I ever get the chance to visit NYC I know who to come to for help. How lovely of Thor to give up time to help you this way. It's people like him that make me feel happier about the world we live in.

Why are you making comments claiming Mary Austin is a bad person?

Hi Thor,i dont have the time to read all 114 pages to see if you have answered some question like mine but are you the same thor that is interviewing at freddies loves?because there,this Thor said that he was his lover,for one night.but you said at the beggining that you never were.so maybe you arent the same person.?

I have a question for you Thor. If you were so close to Freddie you were aware he was very guarded concerning his privacy. Why then are you writing a book not respecting that? And why are you coming on this forum divulging so much about him?

avengingange Freddie did like his privacy but he isn't here now and since he passed away many people how spoken about their time with him with such affection, its been a joy to hear about the real Freddie and not the one protrayed in the press. Through these friends we have found out how generous and kind he was and how much he valued his friends . It has been amazing to hear that Freddie was shy and had depth.

Since Freddie's passing there have been many documentaries about him of which some were approved by queen productions and books once again approved by QP (I refer to the Great Pretender and recently Never Boring) . Remember the last thing Freddie would have wanted was to be seen as boring and through his friends we have found out he was far from boring.

If you want to get judgemental about things being shared about Freddie then you need to point your judgements at many many people in his life. Brian and Roger, Jim beach, Mary, Mike Moran, Dave Clark, David Evans, Peter Freestone, Mack, Ratty....the list goes on . I mean a block buster movie has just been made about his life so you can't get any more revealing than that!!!!

Avenging angel, You are no angel honey let me tell you something that documentary is old as hell.I have watched it many times and see nothing wrong with what was said.He was explaining how they met.I dont think you understand that culture at all.Freddie himself said his hobby was sex in a interview what a nice fun hobby to have lol.So I dont think he would mind at all what was said in that so called documentary.He was just being himself open and honest that's what I like about him.As far as the word cock being used that's part of the Male anatomy .I see nothing wrong in using that word when Freddie himself obviously used it alot.So calm down that book will be out you will buy it cause you think there will be some nasty pictures up in there.But there wont be not my words that comes from the authors.Anyway if there was some interesting pics representing some fine Male anatomy I would buy as many copies as I could get.I do appreciate the Male body it was beautifully created.Sorry it's a disappointment for you there wont be anything disrespect in that book just fun loving stories of guys having fun.