The best Posting on QAL EVER - period

runner_70 wrote:

At the Geran board there is a duscussion about QAL. NOINE, really NONE is ever saying "Lmabe-Bert blew me away". Most who liked it went away "it is great to see Maylor but AL is a strane choice". Thats why Lamebird will have to rethink if it was worth it o spend his time as a karaoke parrott for the last six years while his solo career went down the toilet even further. He even lost his record contract now during his QAL stint. Says it all.....

No idea what Geran board is and I daresay there's a few who think that but there's loads who don't. Evens itself out in the end and there's certainly enough interest in them to keep touring so I don't see them changing things anytime soon.

As to his solo career that's for him to worry about, and you've no idea about the record contract no one knows for sure what the situation is there and I'd say that's his problem to worry about as well.

Like happystar said we could debate this till the cows come home, won't change a thing so we'll just have to agree to differ on the subject and draw a line, especially since the tour's ended for the time being.

I don’t think the current discussions on here are worth my energy. But just so you know: The German forum runner is talking about is almost dead. There are only a couple of Queen fans writing at all, and that very occasionally. I never saw Lambert fans taking part in any discussion. But some are members of the German Queen Fanclub.

When I was queuing before the gig in Cologne, I met many of his fans. Actually it was a nice talking to all the different fans: old Queen fans, new Queen fans, Queen fans, who also became Adam fans and Glamberts, who were only there for their idol. Yes, two fans even said, they don’t really like Queen, but that’s the only way to see Adam live at the moment. And they also talked about his solo concerts in Germany. From what they said, they all sold out and were brilliant.

Everybody who really attends one of these gigs, can see a sea happy people. All sorts of fans, getting very well along and having fun together.

Just to add: the Queenies on the German board keep telling runner to fuck off. They are not against the collaboration and do really enjoy the gigs!

If an artist does nor conquer the UK then they are in big trouble. All artists want to crack the UK because it is the most important country in the world a far as music is concerned.
Adam is not thought of in high regards here because weve seen his style all before in Boy George & Steve Strange wearing all the make u and effeminate costumes.
Lambert is unoriginal as far as clothes are concerned.

You seem to have a big problem, with what Lambert wears. Why?

For the latest Queen gigs he wore 4 costumes, that I would consider theatrical and over the top. He also wore 3 costumes, that looked completely stylish and tame. It‘s a mixture and generally fits the songs.
Since I have seen him solo: He wore the same mixture there. Just a bit less theatrical.
At one of their last gigs, someone from the band posted a picture from the soundcheck. Lambert wore the same things, my son would wear: trainers and a basecap. He looked completely normal.

What he wears on stage are costumes. And they are tame, compared to the things, Freddie , Bowie or Boy George wore on stage. Your problem is the person, who is wearing them.

I agree with Sealion regards the fans, the show I went to and the feedback online is in the main positive form all different kinds of fans.

As to the UK, maybe artists would like to crack it but many don't, it doesn't stop them having a career. Back at the beginning I'm sure Adam wanted mainstream chart success and obviously wanted to have a long career in music, because he loves it and also because of the money. One of the first interviews he did, he said he wanted money to buy a house etc but that's not a problem now so I think his priorities have changed. Maybe working with Brian & Roger has changed his outlook, they've always said they were an album's band and any single's success was just incidental, they didn't set out to have chart hits. From the things I've heard Adam say recently that seems to be more where he's at now and IMO opinion a healthier way to look at things. He's got other projects in the works besides his album so I'm sure he'll be fine whatever happens.

Rockchic: i disagree with what you said about Queen been exclusively wanting to be an albums band, they became very commercial in the late seventies and singles were very important to Queen because Roger said if people liked the singles they put out it made them curious to buy the album.
After Bohemian Rhapsody singles were very important to Queen and there millions of fans.

happystar wrote:

Rockchic: i disagree with what you said about Queen been exclusively wanting to be an albums band, they became very commercial in the late seventies and singles were very important to Queen because Roger said if people liked the singles they put out it made them curious to buy the album.
After Bohemian Rhapsody singles were very important to Queen and there millions of fans.

I was quoting them from a few interviews I've seen and read where they say they were predominantly an albums band and didn't set out consciously to make singles. Not saying they didn't like the fact that a lot of their songs became singles, who wouldn't.

It really isn't the be all and end all now, especially not in the current music climate where streaming has took over mostly, it changes the game for artists now. There's very little money to be made from sales or streaming, the money comes from touring so as long as something is popular enough with your fans to warrant a tour that's the thing that matters most.

I cannot imagine AL solo shows, pulling in the crowds the way Q+AL did, or even getting the attention. If I were AL, I'd find a band of my own and go from there. I think he will be a solo artist, unless he really sticks to changing his mind about the genre/s of music he wants to do.

Adam won't be able to pull in Queen size crowds and none of his fans expect that. Just to be able to tour and make money is all he needs to do. There are very few groups and single artists that are successful like Queen. I am sure Adam tours with them because it is just so much fun and he knows it will never happen on his own. Taking advantage of a wonderful opportunity is a good thing for him. He always says when he tours there are no private jets and amenities like Queen has and he just laughts. Sounds like he is fine with that!

snifflese wrote:

Adam won't be able to pull in Queen size crowds and none of his fans expect that. Just to be able to tour and make money is all he needs to do. There are very few groups and single artists that are successful like Queen. I am sure Adam tours with them because it is just so much fun and he knows it will never happen on his own. Taking advantage of a wonderful opportunity is a good thing for him. He always says when he tours there are no private jets and amenities like Queen has and he just laughts. Sounds like he is fine with that!

Exactly, he's under no illusions about anything and is one of the most grounded and down to earth people I've heard. It's one of my favourite things about him, his ability to be honest and just get on with life without dwelling on things you can't change. Obvious he had a great upbringing.

At least he recognizes his destiny playing dive bars Cruise ships and gaybars in front of 30-50 ppl billed as "ex Queen Singer" sreeching his way across the songs while the drunk"crowd" does not notice.

runner_70 wrote:

At least he recognizes his destiny playing dive bars Cruise ships and gaybars in front of 30-50 ppl billed as "ex Queen Singer" sreeching his way across the songs while the drunk"crowd" does not notice.

No, more likely places like the Hammersmith Apollo so around the 3500 capacity mark. Didn't Queen once do an amazing show at the Hammersmith? Despite what you might think he does actually have more fans than the few you argue with on here.

LOL again you try to compare the tool with legends like Queen? Really? DOnt you feel silly doing that? The dance EMO Lady boy will never tour in Europe again

Snifflese: You hit the nail on the head when you said adam gets to tour and make MONEY which is why he sticks to Queen because he really has no respect for Freddie and just a money grabber.
Many artists wouldnt dare take up an offer to be Queen vocalist because they know how brilliant and crafted Freddie was within the band. Lambert wont leave Queen he knows where his breads buttered, and where is going to make big money.

Rockchic: Lambert may have a lot of fans but his audience is mainly female just like Barry Manilow or Justin Bieber.