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Freddie-B
Stepford Alert!!!
NEWS JUST IN:
"Band release some songs, and are influenced by another band. This becomes obvious in their music!"
This was the shocking story revealed to the world's newspapers at a specially arranged press conference at The White House today. A spokesperson for the DOM (Dignity of Music) stood, visibly shaken, in front of the press and offered this statement.
"We are deeply shocked and saddened to see the dignity of world music so heavily cheapened today. It seems that in England, that country over there, a band called The Darkness have written some songs, and in these songs, they have borrowed heavily from some of their favourite bands. This is, of course, a first for British music. The Darkness have borrowed perhaps most heavily from a machismo cock-rock 70s band called Queen. Queen had to split up in 1991 when lead singer Freddie Mercury sadly died. Since then, Queen fans across the world have always wanted to keep the memory of their favourite band alive. However, we will not tolerate this attempt by the Darkness to make Queen's music fashionable again, and we hope that the Darkness will apologise to Queen fans the world over for having the cheek to respect and like Queen so much. If we ever hear of a band trying to play songs ever again, we will have them dragged out in front of a firing squad, gored by a bunch of Sardinian boars, and then shot from close range, in the crotch, with a double-barrelled shotgun. This will not be tolerated."
He went on to say "Justin Hawkins has been specially arrested for trying to actually BE Freddie Mercury. We have evidence that he has committed this crime, because we've seen him singing for the band, which is what Freddie did. We have also arrested Tom Selleck for trying to be Freddie Mercury on the grounds that he too once had a slightly dodgy tasche. We've had reports that Bono was seen in a vest last week....we're looking into it."
We will, of course, keep you updated on the situation as it escalates.
NEXT WEEK!:
Is Justin Timberlake slowly becoming the black Michael Jackson?
Is Fat Bryan of Westlife set to reclaim the "Most useless man in pop" crown from Anthony Costa of Blue fame?
Why are some Queen fans such fucking ignorant idiots?
Tenacious D: Fact or Fiction?
Is Robbie Williams really Gary Barlow?
Simon Cowell tells all about him and Nicki Chapman.
Exclusive Review: Queen Greatest Christmas Hits released after 1976 III out soon-read the review here first!!
Bye Bye.
NEWS JUST IN:
"Band release some songs, and are influenced by another band. This becomes obvious in their music!"
This was the shocking story revealed to the world's newspapers at a specially arranged press conference at The White House today. A spokesperson for the DOM (Dignity of Music) stood, visibly shaken, in front of the press and offered this statement.
"We are deeply shocked and saddened to see the dignity of world music so heavily cheapened today. It seems that in England, that country over there, a band called The Darkness have written some songs, and in these songs, they have borrowed heavily from some of their favourite bands. This is, of course, a first for British music. The Darkness have borrowed perhaps most heavily from a machismo cock-rock 70s band called Queen. Queen had to split up in 1991 when lead singer Freddie Mercury sadly died. Since then, Queen fans across the world have always wanted to keep the memory of their favourite band alive. However, we will not tolerate this attempt by the Darkness to make Queen's music fashionable again, and we hope that the Darkness will apologise to Queen fans the world over for having the cheek to respect and like Queen so much. If we ever hear of a band trying to play songs ever again, we will have them dragged out in front of a firing squad, gored by a bunch of Sardinian boars, and then shot from close range, in the crotch, with a double-barrelled shotgun. This will not be tolerated."
He went on to say "Justin Hawkins has been specially arrested for trying to actually BE Freddie Mercury. We have evidence that he has committed this crime, because we've seen him singing for the band, which is what Freddie did. We have also arrested Tom Selleck for trying to be Freddie Mercury on the grounds that he too once had a slightly dodgy tasche. We've had reports that Bono was seen in a vest last week....we're looking into it."
We will, of course, keep you updated on the situation as it escalates.
NEXT WEEK!:
Is Justin Timberlake slowly becoming the black Michael Jackson?
Is Fat Bryan of Westlife set to reclaim the "Most useless man in pop" crown from Anthony Costa of Blue fame?
Why are some Queen fans such fucking ignorant idiots?
Tenacious D: Fact or Fiction?
Is Robbie Williams really Gary Barlow?
Simon Cowell tells all about him and Nicki Chapman.
Exclusive Review: Queen Greatest Christmas Hits released after 1976 III out soon-read the review here first!!
Bye Bye.
The Real Wizard
Brilliant post, Freddie-B. I just hope the ignorant Queen fans that you made the pot-shot at will actually understand what you're trying to say here!
Krizzy
The Darkness are a interesting band and I hope they really make a big splash but they do need to find a niche in the coporated screwed-up music industry of today. I'll give them time to find their own sound which I believe they will but they are a bit of respite in between bursts of crappy corporate stuff pouring through top 40 radio today.
I'll like all you nay-sayer to know that Queen were ripped apart as well in the music press in their early days as well as compared to Led Zeppelin the bigger band of that time when they started out. So cut The Darkness some slack will ya!
My 2-bits for today. I'll get off the soapbox now.
Kriz ;o)
I'll like all you nay-sayer to know that Queen were ripped apart as well in the music press in their early days as well as compared to Led Zeppelin the bigger band of that time when they started out. So cut The Darkness some slack will ya!
My 2-bits for today. I'll get off the soapbox now.
Kriz ;o)
pma
Heard this tune today and saw the video
on MTV, pretty damn good to me.
Imitation of the Queen sound clearly, but still. Rather listen to this than ....Spread Your Wings or Dancer :-S
on MTV, pretty damn good to me.
Imitation of the Queen sound clearly, but still. Rather listen to this than ....Spread Your Wings or Dancer :-S
Clare McGann
Oh come on lighten up...it's gotta be better than the other crap(they call music) thats all over the charts at the moment!!! It's not like they take themselves seriously...their a nice change in my opinion!
Daburcor?
"Is Justin Timberlake slowly becoming the black Michael Jackson?"
LMAO!!!
LMAO!!!
Banquo
If any band is influenced by Queen (except Valantine, I listened to him at a convention once, against my will I wanted to put Definately Maybe on, never again) well it's all good. Nobody moans when Muse or Radiohead are compared to Queen its just the popular acts like Robbie or the Darkness when everyone loses their rag.
The Real Wizard
"Queen were ripped apart as well in the music press in their early days as well as compared to Led Zeppelin"
And one can argue that Jimmy Page is the biggest thief of American blues in the history of all music. Despite that, I still love Led Zep to bits.
My point is, that nothing created within the last few centuries can be entirely original. It's just impossible. Truly original music emerged in the 17th century. Everything after that has been influenced by someone before them.
And one can argue that Jimmy Page is the biggest thief of American blues in the history of all music. Despite that, I still love Led Zep to bits.
My point is, that nothing created within the last few centuries can be entirely original. It's just impossible. Truly original music emerged in the 17th century. Everything after that has been influenced by someone before them.
Kickforce
"Queen were ripped apart as well in the music press in their early days as well as compared to Led Zeppelin"
And one can argue that Jimmy Page is the biggest thief of American blues in the history of all music. Despite that, I still love Led Zep to bits.
My point is, that nothing created within the last few centuries can be entirely original. It's just impossible. Truly original music emerged in the 17th century. Everything after that has been influenced by someone before them.
That are just the words i was trying to find. Thanks for searching ;)
And one can argue that Jimmy Page is the biggest thief of American blues in the history of all music. Despite that, I still love Led Zep to bits.
My point is, that nothing created within the last few centuries can be entirely original. It's just impossible. Truly original music emerged in the 17th century. Everything after that has been influenced by someone before them.
That are just the words i was trying to find. Thanks for searching ;)
MissMercury
i don't see why wouldn't they learn from queen. they are a new, young band, and they will, with time, find their own sound. they are quite refreshing, and their look is great! it's nice to see glam rock on MTV. but, it's true that the guitar solo is totally the same as Brian's solos
The Real Wizard
"That are just the words i was trying to find. Thanks for searching ;)"
No prob! But for the record, I didn't have to search for the words. When music is your passion, the words are just automatically there. :)
No prob! But for the record, I didn't have to search for the words. When music is your passion, the words are just automatically there. :)
Banquo
The video is funny as hell. I never laugh at videos but when the choir started with Justin leading them I pissed myself (not literally).
Iam the one
I love The Darkness,the best Rock band since Guns N Roses! The new song is great! The video is funny as hell!
Rien
Just downloaded the track (yes I did) to hear it. After three times I deleted it again. In my view this guy just cannot sing. Half the time I don't hear what he's saying. In A Thing Called Love I just thought he sang that way just for that song, but he can only "sing" in that way it seems. I do think these guys do something "new" at the time and perhaps they're here to stay, don't know. Time will tell.