I know you cannot replace the irreplaceable
but i think the performance of george michael in the tribute concert was absolutely brilliant.
I think queen should come back and do some concerts because im 17 and i never got the chance to see them live and it would be great to see them, so they should get someone like george michael to do some concerts or just do another concert like the tribute concert to freddie because that was a great concert.
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I share you're opinion QUEEN*1
QUEEN*1, you would have adored them live -- no-one could touch Freddie as a live performer. He gave 200% with every performance, and every concert I saw was proof of that.
Thank God for the live performances caught on tape!
Thank God for the live performances caught on tape!
billy squier
Billy Squier would be a great choice. He had an album out about 4 years back that was fantastic. His voice and an acoustic guitar. Tremendous stuff, the type of risk Brian and Roger should be taking.
"I'm not sure who said it, but how can you put down "slightly mad" a borderline classic and video and why put down delila it's a catchy ballad not bad."
That was me Mike. I said they were awful choices for the album. You have an all-time classic with Innuendo which looked like Queen returning to their risk-taking rock roots with an epic in multiple styles and time signatures. Then a keyboard song that destroys the momentum. Then a rocking Headlong, I can't live with you, then a beautiful ballad. That destroys the flow. Same for Delilah. After a beautiful song like TATDOOL, that's what you get? Teerrible fit. If they pulled Slightly Mad, Delilah and The Hitman it would have been a fabulous album.
As for Delilah being a catchy ballad, big deal. I'm one of those prick fans who liked it when entire albums (like the first six) were filled with pieces of art, not "catchy ballads." Listen to the radio, it's filled with catchy ballads.
"I'm not sure who said it, but how can you put down "slightly mad" a borderline classic and video and why put down delila it's a catchy ballad not bad."
That was me Mike. I said they were awful choices for the album. You have an all-time classic with Innuendo which looked like Queen returning to their risk-taking rock roots with an epic in multiple styles and time signatures. Then a keyboard song that destroys the momentum. Then a rocking Headlong, I can't live with you, then a beautiful ballad. That destroys the flow. Same for Delilah. After a beautiful song like TATDOOL, that's what you get? Teerrible fit. If they pulled Slightly Mad, Delilah and The Hitman it would have been a fabulous album.
As for Delilah being a catchy ballad, big deal. I'm one of those prick fans who liked it when entire albums (like the first six) were filled with pieces of art, not "catchy ballads." Listen to the radio, it's filled with catchy ballads.
No one could ever replace Freddie. Freddie is a one-off. In my opinion, there has been no singers before or after Freddie. He is a rarity. Too be another Freddie Mercury, you just have to hit that high note (and I am not talking about Justin Hawkins) and to be able to sing.
Sorry, double post.
What's Billy Squier doing these days?
Not much. He was disillusioned with music so he wrote a screenplay for a film that got accepted at the Sundance Film Festival. When he realized that the amount of bullshit in movies exceeded music he wrote 'Happy Blue', an all acoustic album, toured with most of his original band in 2001 or 2002, and has disappeared since. Truly a talented singer/songwriter/guitarist who is grossly misundestood based on 'The Stroke' and his awful video for 'Rock me Tonite.'
The thing is, Rogers got a bit of a gut on him nowadays.If they do tour then he'll have to get his arse to the gym well before.Christ, Now I'm Here could kill him!
Roger is not fat at all, just has a lot of liquid sloshing around in his midsection.
Brian discovered eating a decade ago and is now starting to put on weight, something he's needed for quite a while....he looks good!
Brian discovered eating a decade ago and is now starting to put on weight, something he's needed for quite a while....he looks good!
When did Brian's solo career flop? He only released 2 albums. Both pretty good and did well in charts/number of sales. Especially Back To The Light. I still cannot understand why everyone has such an objection to Bri and Rog being called Queen or doing another album and/or tour. Leave them, alone. If Brian died then Freddie, Roger and possibly John would still be going as Queen if they were together and Brian is as vital as Freddie in Queen in my book. It's up to them what they wanna do. Millions and millions across the world aren't in love with the band Brian May, Roger Taylor and Guest Vocalists. We Love Queen. That's who I wanna see/listen to if something goes ahead. So there...
I think that they're just in a tough spot right now. I mean, there's no replacing Freddie and they KNOW this... more so than any of us could.
It's not just a matter of the voice... can you imagine trying to replace that working relationship? Queen was just the same four members from the beginning, they didn't have much coming in from outside throughout their enormous success. It seemed to be the perfect outlet for all four... they understood each other and there was a common goal. There was also a trmendous trust in each-other and a loyalty to what they had built together. Who do you get that you can trust and respect their input and talent in the same way?
From the other side... If you're an unknown singer, look at the shoes you have to fill when working with these guys. If you're a singer who's had success with another band... is the dynamic there with these guys who had such a tight relationship as Queen? If you're a solo singer who's had success, are you willing to give up that much personal freedom to work with a killer band who has their own way of doing things?
Add to that egos, expectations and contractural obligations from both sides... WHAT A MESS!!!
It's easier to rehash old Queen songs with people that want to do so. There's no writing credit issues at least... and less Ego things I would imagine.
It's not just a matter of the voice... can you imagine trying to replace that working relationship? Queen was just the same four members from the beginning, they didn't have much coming in from outside throughout their enormous success. It seemed to be the perfect outlet for all four... they understood each other and there was a common goal. There was also a trmendous trust in each-other and a loyalty to what they had built together. Who do you get that you can trust and respect their input and talent in the same way?
From the other side... If you're an unknown singer, look at the shoes you have to fill when working with these guys. If you're a singer who's had success with another band... is the dynamic there with these guys who had such a tight relationship as Queen? If you're a solo singer who's had success, are you willing to give up that much personal freedom to work with a killer band who has their own way of doing things?
Add to that egos, expectations and contractural obligations from both sides... WHAT A MESS!!!
It's easier to rehash old Queen songs with people that want to do so. There's no writing credit issues at least... and less Ego things I would imagine.
"If Brian died then Freddie, Roger and possibly John would still be going as Queen if they were together and Brian is as vital as Freddie in Queen in my book."
Absolutely true Lord. And unwittingly you've explained why it's a mistake to continue on. Put Eddie Van Halen or Mark Knopler in Queen, and as much as they're amazing guitarists in their own rights, they'd destroy the Queen sound. Same with singers. Lou Gramm or Gary Cherone (my choice in spirit) couldn't do justice to Freddie's material. No one can. It's not just singing, it's the whole aura. Whether it's a replacement bassist for John or singer for Freddie, they'll be replacing the irreplaceable. And if Brian and Roger selected Marilyn Manson or one of the blokes from S Club 7 as the new singer would that be okay to carry on the Queen name?
Absolutely true Lord. And unwittingly you've explained why it's a mistake to continue on. Put Eddie Van Halen or Mark Knopler in Queen, and as much as they're amazing guitarists in their own rights, they'd destroy the Queen sound. Same with singers. Lou Gramm or Gary Cherone (my choice in spirit) couldn't do justice to Freddie's material. No one can. It's not just singing, it's the whole aura. Whether it's a replacement bassist for John or singer for Freddie, they'll be replacing the irreplaceable. And if Brian and Roger selected Marilyn Manson or one of the blokes from S Club 7 as the new singer would that be okay to carry on the Queen name?
The only respectable thing for them to do would form as 'Queen' again....but even that would be stupid.
Even though they would be keeping the original members that are left, with John as a tossup, it wouldn't really be....well, the same. Of couse that is obvious, but it just wouldn't work out because there is not all four members, and looking at their solo careers....they wouldn't be likely to follow in the same 'queen' sound they did in the 70's, as some would like to see it.
If they do....
Let us hope it doesn't flop.
Even though they would be keeping the original members that are left, with John as a tossup, it wouldn't really be....well, the same. Of couse that is obvious, but it just wouldn't work out because there is not all four members, and looking at their solo careers....they wouldn't be likely to follow in the same 'queen' sound they did in the 70's, as some would like to see it.
If they do....
Let us hope it doesn't flop.