If John Deacon DID return.....

And took his place as bassist on tour with Brian, Roger and Adam, would it make any difference at all to those who dislike Lambert or those who felt "Queen died with Freddie"? Or would you still feel the same by refusing to see them live, etc?

My opinion
- Adam - great voice, but I absolutely hate his singing style, his "improvisations" or I have no clue how to call them, I heard that in the last years he toned it down a bit but it's too late for me
- Brian and Roger - I love them, but it was just painful for me to watch them perform, way too soft, way too slow, I'm sorry to say it, but they're too old to rock

If any of you disagree, great, go to the concerts and enjoy them, I'm over the anger I felt many years ago, now I simply ignore the last couple of tours and listen to the 1973-1995 stuff.

So speaking for myself - no, Deacon's return would not change anything for me, if Adam, Brian and Roger wouldn't change, I still would ignore the band and listen to the old stuff

How or why would John returning make anyone reassess Lambert?

There would be an added element of legitimacy to "Queen" touring if the remaining 3 band member worked as a trio with additional musicians. People go on saying that neither Brian or Roger are frontmen - but that is bollocks. Do you honestly believe if Brian and Roger were out there fronting Queen, that they would be playing to smaller audiences? Not a chance. And even more casual fans wold prefer the original band members singing the material. There's zero need to have another frontman.

To me it'd change a lot. Even more if they'd rid of the percussionist. Nothing against him, but without him and with John it would be almost Queen, just without the vocalist. Together with Spike it'd be 4/5 of the 1980s Queen. And all the moments when Lambert doesn't sing you can hear the original band.

to 95% of the audience, it would mean nothing. to the other 5%, symbolic. if he played millionaire waltz like he did when he was young - that may turn heads.

It wouldn't change my opinion on AL - as said above you either have a problem with him or you don't. I kind of don't have a problem - sure his style isn't my taste, but I've watched them and enjoyed it for whatever reason. JD returning though would change the whole 'vibe' and almost give the project more authenticity (if that's the right word). It would make about 40% of the anti Q and AL post on here redundant. JOHN HAD THE RIGHT IDEA!!!.

Him returning would be fantastic to see - but I'm not sure how long the novelty would last. Like when you see Yes are playing and long term fans say I dunno… 'Bert Gifflocks from the 1976 line up has returned!!!'

I'd love it if John began performing again, but he quit on personal reasons, and he shouldn't be pressured to start touring again.

If it's Adam you have a problem with though I don't think John joining would make much of a difference

Agreed ^^^

"My opinion
- Adam - great voice, but I absolutely hate his singing style, his "improvisations" or I have no clue how to call them, I heard that in the last years he toned it down a bit but it's too late for me
- Brian and Roger - I love them, but it was just painful for me to watch them perform, way too soft, way too slow, I'm sorry to say it, but they're too old to rock

If any of you disagree, great, go to the concerts and enjoy them, I'm over the anger I felt many years ago, now I simply ignore the last couple of tours and listen to the 1973-1995 stuff.

So speaking for myself - no, Deacon's return would not change anything for me, if Adam, Brian and Roger wouldn't change, I still would ignore the band and listen to the old stuff "

+1

John style of playing is totally different from Neil Fairclough, it would be sonically different... more pleasing.
Although it will never happen, the only way could happen is if divorce-bankruptcy hits him(see Slash come back)

It would be beautiful if John had kept contact with his old band mates. It is all about friendship, I don't give a dam about live performances.

I'm pretty sure that even if Freddie himself did return that for some people it wouldn't be the same.

A Hologram tour would be brilliant.

Hahaha funny!

In the latest photo of John he looks nine months. Plus near death himself.