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If Lennon hadn't been shot and The Beatles reunited for Live AID, which band do you think would have given a better/more famous performance?
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dysan
I'd wager Lennon would've done the US show solo.
I like to think if the Tribute concert happened a few months later Suede would've played.
Although I doubt they would have been invited because Queen's taste in bands is questionable.
I like to think if the Tribute concert happened a few months later Suede would've played.
Although I doubt they would have been invited because Queen's taste in bands is questionable.
bucsateflon
The Beatles live were crap compared to Queen(who wasn't?)... there goes your answer.
stevelondon20
Queen would have still dominated the show regardless!
dudeofqueen
The Beatles would have been a distraction to everyone on the day - many would possibly not have wanted to do anything to upstage them out of reverence.
Holly2003
Metropolis
Beatles were a great band but Queen is better at live shows
Jimmy Dean
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I like to think if the Tribute concert happened a few months later Suede would've played.
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What would you have them play? Fairy Feller, Fat Bottemed Girls, innuendo correctly?
If only...
I like to think if the Tribute concert happened a few months later Suede would've played.
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What would you have them play? Fairy Feller, Fat Bottemed Girls, innuendo correctly?
If only...
kevin79
Comparing The Beatles during their touring days to Queen during theirs isn't fair. Queen had the benefit of a lot of advancement in equipment by the time they started touring. The Beatles never even had monitors to hear themselves back over the screaming of the crowds in the throws of Beatlemania. Heck, when they played Shea Stadium, their speaker system for the crowd was the baseball PA system! They were a great live band for their time when they could hear each other play.
As for had the Beatles reformed for Live Aid, it all depends on how much they rehearsed for their set. Led Zeppelin's reunion should have out shined Queen given how hyped that was heading into the show. Of course, they ended up being pretty bad on the day. If you look at it, Queen was the only act on that whole show to come up with a set geared to pack as much into their slot as they could. And they rehearsed the heck out of it so they could be at their best on the day, which they were. Then add to that Freddie going out there and playing to everyone in Wembley, everyone watching on the screens in Philly and everyone watching from their homes, that's how they became THE ACT on that day.
As for had the Beatles reformed for Live Aid, it all depends on how much they rehearsed for their set. Led Zeppelin's reunion should have out shined Queen given how hyped that was heading into the show. Of course, they ended up being pretty bad on the day. If you look at it, Queen was the only act on that whole show to come up with a set geared to pack as much into their slot as they could. And they rehearsed the heck out of it so they could be at their best on the day, which they were. Then add to that Freddie going out there and playing to everyone in Wembley, everyone watching on the screens in Philly and everyone watching from their homes, that's how they became THE ACT on that day.
dudeofqueen
kevin79, re:
>Led Zeppelin's reunion should have out shined Queen given how hyped that was heading into the show. Of course, they ended up being pretty bad on the day.
Why? The Who proved that, even on their very worst day, they were a more dynamic live act than Zeppelin.
>Led Zeppelin's reunion should have out shined Queen given how hyped that was heading into the show. Of course, they ended up being pretty bad on the day.
Why? The Who proved that, even on their very worst day, they were a more dynamic live act than Zeppelin.
brandywine
The Beatles would have been good but not great, the novelty would be the memory and it would have been fun. Queen's energy would have surpassed them by far. They were just on fire. Dylan was weird, Zeppelin was sloppy, Bowie was Bowie. The only band that came close was The Who
stevelondon20
Queen were unstoppable on that day. No one even came close.
The Real Mary Austin
Fear not! I cometh to tell you the truth.
As I was around Wembley Stadium that day, I may correct some of the myths surrounding Freddie's performance on July 13, 1985.
Myth #1: Freddie was unstoppable, not Queen.
Myth #2: It was his spontaneous call & response with the audience that made all the difference. With that simple trick he reached out to everyone in that stadium.
Myth #3: Regardless of how good Queen were as a unit, the other acts on the bill that day were so lame that Queen indeed stood out. Spandau Ballet anyone? The Boomtown Rats? Remember how awful they were? Costello? Sade? The ubiquitous Phil Collins?
The Beatles would have been the pivotal band of that day, had they had a chance and the will to reunite for Live Aid. No question. Freddie would have been the first to acknowledge that.
I love you.
Myth Austin
As I was around Wembley Stadium that day, I may correct some of the myths surrounding Freddie's performance on July 13, 1985.
Myth #1: Freddie was unstoppable, not Queen.
Myth #2: It was his spontaneous call & response with the audience that made all the difference. With that simple trick he reached out to everyone in that stadium.
Myth #3: Regardless of how good Queen were as a unit, the other acts on the bill that day were so lame that Queen indeed stood out. Spandau Ballet anyone? The Boomtown Rats? Remember how awful they were? Costello? Sade? The ubiquitous Phil Collins?
The Beatles would have been the pivotal band of that day, had they had a chance and the will to reunite for Live Aid. No question. Freddie would have been the first to acknowledge that.
I love you.
Myth Austin
The Real Mary Austin
Fear not! I cometh to tell you the truth.
As I was around Wembley Stadium that day, I may correct some of the myths surrounding Freddie's performance on July 13, 1985.
Myth #1: Freddie was unstoppable, not Queen.
Myth #2: It was his spontaneous call & response with the audience that made all the difference. With that simple trick he reached out to everyone in that stadium.
Myth #3: Regardless of how good Queen were as a unit, the other acts on the bill that day were so lame that Queen indeed stood out. Spandau Ballet anyone? The Boomtown Rats? Remember how awful they were? Costello? Sade? The ubiquitous Phil Collins?
The Beatles would have been the pivotal band of that day, had they had a chance and the will to reunite for Live Aid. No question. Freddie would have been the first to acknowledge that.
I love you.
Myth Austin
As I was around Wembley Stadium that day, I may correct some of the myths surrounding Freddie's performance on July 13, 1985.
Myth #1: Freddie was unstoppable, not Queen.
Myth #2: It was his spontaneous call & response with the audience that made all the difference. With that simple trick he reached out to everyone in that stadium.
Myth #3: Regardless of how good Queen were as a unit, the other acts on the bill that day were so lame that Queen indeed stood out. Spandau Ballet anyone? The Boomtown Rats? Remember how awful they were? Costello? Sade? The ubiquitous Phil Collins?
The Beatles would have been the pivotal band of that day, had they had a chance and the will to reunite for Live Aid. No question. Freddie would have been the first to acknowledge that.
I love you.
Myth Austin
darcy-wright
Myth #2: It was his spontaneous call & response with the audience that made all the difference. With that simple trick he reached out to everyone in that stadium.
---- no, it was not spontaneous. he had been doing it for many tours, evolving it.
---- no, it was not spontaneous. he had been doing it for many tours, evolving it.