Hyde Park, by far the worst gig in queen's history... IMO, of course...
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All Queen gigs were superb... Your question should be like that "Which is Queen BEST gig in your opinion"
Yeah, thats right!!!
And something else: I am sure u would give your life, or something like that just to have the opportunity to attend even the "worst" (bad word for Queen) gig. Sure about that :P
Freddie, u rule
Yeah, sorry to not be a stepford :S
This thread would better not be taken over by the stepfords! I was going to mention Montreal 81, but I didn't want to hurt their feelings. But definitely, in terms of audience atmosphere, these were two of their worst shows ever. The only thing salvaging Montreal 81 was the fact that Fred's voice was in great shape, since these were just two concerts alone. But Brian and Roger were playing almost completely uninspired all the way through.
If only the official '81 document was a compilation of the South American concerts...
If only the official '81 document was a compilation of the South American concerts...
I think, based on what I've read, that (edited) Ireland '86 was definitely one of their worst shows. Fights broke out in the audience, which led Freddie to say something like "stop all the fighting", and Brian fell on a beer bottle (or got hit by a beer bottle, I don't know), and he was extremely pissed off. Not to mention the sound equipment failed a few times, if I remember correctly. Audio bootlegs should serve to confirm what I've said (and I think Mr. Scully has this concert on CD - maybe he could torrent it for us...?)
IMO the worst gig I've heard was Amsterdam 2002. Brian was literally shouting during NOBY, which disappointed me.
IMO the worst gig I've heard was Amsterdam 2002. Brian was literally shouting during NOBY, which disappointed me.
It surprises me that nobody has mentioned the Rock In Rio show... I'm talking about the second gig on 19th of January (1985). They sound so dull and exhausted, more like four individuals rather than a band. No matter how hard I try, I just don't like this one. Strange, as the first show (12th January) is a good one (in my opinion).
And of course, the show on May the 6th 1979 in Sapporo. Not sure though if Queen were to blame for this as they were at the end of an exhausting tour (Jazz tour). While with the Rio gig they hadn't performed in two months, so no excuse here.
Ciao,
Tim
And of course, the show on May the 6th 1979 in Sapporo. Not sure though if Queen were to blame for this as they were at the end of an exhausting tour (Jazz tour). While with the Rio gig they hadn't performed in two months, so no excuse here.
Ciao,
Tim
"Most of their songs are better in live version, dont u think?"
I Want To Break Free sounds horrible played live. However, it's always different if you're at the concert as opposed to listening to it on a bootleg. Tie Your Mother Down is great if you're actually there, but on bootlegs it is tedious.
There was no Dublin show in 1986. It was actually held at Slane Castle. Two friends went to it and they told me the acoustics were poor, which is typical for Slane.
I Want To Break Free sounds horrible played live. However, it's always different if you're at the concert as opposed to listening to it on a bootleg. Tie Your Mother Down is great if you're actually there, but on bootlegs it is tedious.
There was no Dublin show in 1986. It was actually held at Slane Castle. Two friends went to it and they told me the acoustics were poor, which is typical for Slane.