That was a picture I didn't really need to see...
Ew.
Gunpowder Gelatine
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rmtfictionqueen
*shivers at teh picture* That's just eerie.
The Black Queen
Oh good lord.
Daburcor?
Let me be the first to say...
...WHAT A FUCKING DOUCHE BAG!
...WHAT A FUCKING DOUCHE BAG!
rhapsody__87
OH CHRIST. *wonders* Is there a God anymore?
Oh no he even has the mike similar to Freddie... this is making me nauseous.
OKAY POLL TIME -- What's worse:
--William Hung and his murder of WATC
--Britney, Pink & Beyonce murdering WWRY
Oh dear.
Oh no he even has the mike similar to Freddie... this is making me nauseous.
OKAY POLL TIME -- What's worse:
--William Hung and his murder of WATC
--Britney, Pink & Beyonce murdering WWRY
Oh dear.
inu-liger
I'd rather vote for Robbie Williams as worst coverer of Queen's WATC
Gunpowder Gelatine
I think William Hung is worse, but that's mostly because of the spandex. ;)
Whatinthewhatthe?
After seeing that picture...I've got that sledgehammer ready to attack both of his knees...then I'll start on the teeth....
Michael Allred
Oh lord, don't take it so seriously. Hung's 15 minutes are about up anyway.
and no, I don't think Queen can stop anybody from covering their music. As long as the proper royalties are paid, it's all legit. Now if said performer alters the lyrics *then* they must get the band's permission.
and no, I don't think Queen can stop anybody from covering their music. As long as the proper royalties are paid, it's all legit. Now if said performer alters the lyrics *then* they must get the band's permission.
RainMustFall
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Inu Yasha wrote: [/QUOTENAME]I'd rather vote for Robbie Williams as worst coverer of Queen's WATC[/QUOTE]
Hey, at least he took it seriously.
Hey, at least he took it seriously.
Adam Baboolal
I Don't think he should've had 15 minutes in the first place! His audition was enough. But they put a mad spin on the whole thing and made some bucks out of it. Sad, really. I don't think he's gonna get it when, the time comes that no-one wants to hear from him again. Sorry boy, they made their money, now you're no longer needed.
Peace,
Adam.
Peace,
Adam.
Daburcor?
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Adam Baboolal wrote: [/QUOTENAME]I Don't think he should've had 15 minutes in the first place! His audition was enough. But they put a mad spin on the whole thing and made some bucks out of it. Sad, really. I don't think he's gonna get it when, the time comes that no-one wants to hear from him again. Sorry boy, they made their money, now you're no longer needed.
Peace,
Adam.[/QUOTE]Bravo! :D
Peace,
Adam.[/QUOTE]Bravo! :D
7Innuendo7
'W' is by far the best-paid karaoke singer ever to cut a track. His choice of material is simply amazing. He can't dance like Brintey or sing like Mariah but he sure got the fire ;)
mystic_rhythms
"Dear God,
Please let a hole open up somewhere on Earth and destroy William 'Not Very Well' Hung."
lmfao!!!
"Doesn't Brian or Roger have to give him permission? Or can anyone use the songs however they want?"
Let's answer this with a question.
We all know "Weird Al" Yankovic, right? He's covered numerous artists, from Michael Jackson to Coolio, from Spice Girls to Nirvana. He asks for permission to parody their songs, and if he is given the right to do so, the original artist(s) get royalties for it.
In this case, Freddie wrote WATC, but he has passed on, so the rest of the band, as well as the management, would have to give permission for William Hung to cover WATC. Although it will be bad if they did indeed let Hung cover it, if it sells, think of the royalties Brian and Roger would get. Remember, they own the song, so they get money either way.
"OKAY POLL TIME -- What's worse:
--William Hung and his murder of WATC
--Britney, Pink & Beyonce murdering WWRY"
Hmm...although William Hung is as bad as it gets when it comes to covering Queen, I still think Britney, Pink, and Beyonce killed WWRY. I mean, it's not a pop song, it is a rock anthem. So what if it helps sell Pepsi and copies of their albums? I don't care. I hate it no matter what.
*clears throat*
Anyways, getting to the point, William Hung is seen by a large amount of people as some sort of an inspiration, which is possibly how his debut album got its name.
Unfortunately, they ("they" being the mindlessly desperate drones of the music industry) can't play this out for much longer. Soon people will tire of this wannabe pop star and reflect on how the hell FOX let this worthless soul desecrate and besmerch the good names of such artists as Ricky Martin, Freddie Mercury, and others. This man has not even one iota of real talent, not to mention no sex appeal, no place in this growing music industry, and, most importantly of all, no hope. Sure, 100,000 copies seems like a lot, but where's that gonna get you in the long run?
Compare that to the amount of albums sold by today's top stars. 100,000 copies is nothing. Queen alone stands as one of the top sellers in the UK and other portions of the world, with their Greatest Hits album spending over 200 weeks in the charts and going mega-platinum. Beat that, Willie!
The good thing is, his 15 minutes are almost up. With the new American Idol winner, Fantasia Barrino, another contest starting up within this year, and new rising musical acts appearing by the dozens, William Hung will soon be "Hung" out to dry.
Please let a hole open up somewhere on Earth and destroy William 'Not Very Well' Hung."
lmfao!!!
"Doesn't Brian or Roger have to give him permission? Or can anyone use the songs however they want?"
Let's answer this with a question.
We all know "Weird Al" Yankovic, right? He's covered numerous artists, from Michael Jackson to Coolio, from Spice Girls to Nirvana. He asks for permission to parody their songs, and if he is given the right to do so, the original artist(s) get royalties for it.
In this case, Freddie wrote WATC, but he has passed on, so the rest of the band, as well as the management, would have to give permission for William Hung to cover WATC. Although it will be bad if they did indeed let Hung cover it, if it sells, think of the royalties Brian and Roger would get. Remember, they own the song, so they get money either way.
"OKAY POLL TIME -- What's worse:
--William Hung and his murder of WATC
--Britney, Pink & Beyonce murdering WWRY"
Hmm...although William Hung is as bad as it gets when it comes to covering Queen, I still think Britney, Pink, and Beyonce killed WWRY. I mean, it's not a pop song, it is a rock anthem. So what if it helps sell Pepsi and copies of their albums? I don't care. I hate it no matter what.
*clears throat*
Anyways, getting to the point, William Hung is seen by a large amount of people as some sort of an inspiration, which is possibly how his debut album got its name.
Unfortunately, they ("they" being the mindlessly desperate drones of the music industry) can't play this out for much longer. Soon people will tire of this wannabe pop star and reflect on how the hell FOX let this worthless soul desecrate and besmerch the good names of such artists as Ricky Martin, Freddie Mercury, and others. This man has not even one iota of real talent, not to mention no sex appeal, no place in this growing music industry, and, most importantly of all, no hope. Sure, 100,000 copies seems like a lot, but where's that gonna get you in the long run?
Compare that to the amount of albums sold by today's top stars. 100,000 copies is nothing. Queen alone stands as one of the top sellers in the UK and other portions of the world, with their Greatest Hits album spending over 200 weeks in the charts and going mega-platinum. Beat that, Willie!
The good thing is, his 15 minutes are almost up. With the new American Idol winner, Fantasia Barrino, another contest starting up within this year, and new rising musical acts appearing by the dozens, William Hung will soon be "Hung" out to dry.
Adam Baboolal
"so the rest of the band, as well as the management, would have to give permission for William Hung to cover WATC."
Er...doesn't Freddie's Estate control his tracks. Otherwise, why would Robbie Williams have had to ask for it if Brian and Roger were involved? Was Roger involved in that one? I can't remember.
But Brian and Roger DO NOT get royalties for WATC.
Peace,
Adam.
Er...doesn't Freddie's Estate control his tracks. Otherwise, why would Robbie Williams have had to ask for it if Brian and Roger were involved? Was Roger involved in that one? I can't remember.
But Brian and Roger DO NOT get royalties for WATC.
Peace,
Adam.