First off, ELP is going to be mighty pissed that Yes took the credit for Brain Salad Surgery.
Second, his accurate assessment of Queen conquering America was unfortunately off by at least 5 years, closer to 8 as they were selling out arenas as far back as NOTW, probably sooner.
However, there was one truth to be gleaned in the article.
"Most pop stars have a relationship with themselves that is at best tinged with self-doubt and occasionally self-loathing."
Change pop stars to journalists and you've pegged the writer of this piece. I wonder what his sexual orientation is? Remember that Rolling Stone was merciless on Queen, and Freddie in particular. RS's editor was Jann Wenner, who was (happily?) married until the mid 90s. Now openly living with his male lover. Anyone for self-doubt and self-loathing?
Mr.Jingles · Member since
I suggest sending Mr. Ben Marshall a nice letter full with anthrax.
Daburcor? · Member since
I know you're trying to be funny, But I think you are the only one laughing.
fairy_mercury · Member since
ok ok i know a lot of people lets say dislike Queen,but they are mad silly buggers and frankly all i have to say is....what the the fuck??!!! i mean seriously....you know what i'm gonna leave it!
Mr.Jingles · Member since
Seriously thinking, it's not even worth paying attention to this.
There's far many more people in the world who like Queen than those who dislike them.
Who's the winner in the end?...
A band who has sold over 150 millions records and still has a fast growing fan base, or a bitter critic who nobody gives a shit about and is just upset because a homosexual achieved in 45 years what he could never possibly do in a thousand.
7Innuendo7 · Member since
...donating duct tape and a heavy pipe to the cause...
Wreckage · Member since
I've not yet clicked on the link but sign me up for the possee anyway - fucking Grauniad.
Mr Mercury · Member since
Sign me up as well....
Daburcor? · Member since
*hooks up "Queen Whack-A-Mole" machine*
Wanna bash Queen? Step right up!
Lord Blackadder · Member since
the majority of his points arn't true.
'Queen failed to crack America until 1985' what?
and the way he says about the dwarfs at freddie's bday party like he was there.
and this last quote 'The Untold Story plays out on Only The Good Die Young. Freddie was living, and indeed dying, proof that this is plainly not so.'
that is harsh. ok you dont have to like the guy but theres no need to be mean.
