John was rumoured to have been the band spokesman way back in the early days until they realised that he said bugger all! never heard of him dealing with the finance of the group in the early years but he's a man of mystery is Deacon John, anythings possible...except a tour!
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"Brian and Roger are a f*cking disgrace. [snip]
You are a fucking disgrace mate. They want to make music together, as Queen. The band they both love still. And I doubt very much they need anymore money. And you will eat your words if you see them live. And if a new album comes out in the next few years. It will be great. And you will realise what an idiot you really are. Queen fans are without a doubt the most unlikeable people on earth. O.k not most of you, but some of you are. Other bands fans do nothing but lavish praise on how good their band is/were and if they did a tour they would be greatful and excited. I think I'll go and be a Stones fan.
I'm not interested in seeing Queen without Freddie Mercury. As a concept, Queen without Freddie is laughable. Think about it! Certain people can be replaced; certain people can't.
John was rumoured to have been the band spokesman way back in the early days until they realised that he said bugger all! never heard of him dealing with the finance of the group in the early years but he's a man of mystery is Deacon John, anythings possible...except a tour!
It's true though. John was the one in control of the business-side, taking important financial decisions, pretty much all the way through.
He even had the odd spokesman-moment. In Sao Paolo, for instance, he publicly expressed the band's dismay at the fact that they weren't allowed to play Maracana-stadium in Rio.
It's strange, John is generally said to be rather shy and uncommuncative, but there are many moments that seem to contradict this image, where he appears to be surprisingly lively and talkative.
I agree with you Phillip...I'm wondering if anyone knows what worldy topics do get John's attention. I wonder if he has a special interest in aiding poverty, removing land mines, environmental issues, etc. I'm sure we can assume he is interested in helping financially to find a cure for AIDS/HIV. I guess its possible that he just sits at home and watches movies all day!! He is entitled I suppose.
I just wonder how he manages to stay out of the press' eye so well, he's got to leave his home some time. Is the press not interested in stalking John? Good on him if they aren't. He's lucky.
If I had money like John Deacon, I'd be out spending it on vacations, shopping, etc. I wonder what he does with his time. He is an interesting character. It seems like very few things bother him but the occasional issue that comes up he will speak strongly about if it moves him.
I just wonder how he manages to stay out of the press' eye so well, he's got to leave his home some time. Is the press not interested in stalking John? Good on him if they aren't. He's lucky.
If I had money like John Deacon, I'd be out spending it on vacations, shopping, etc. I wonder what he does with his time. He is an interesting character. It seems like very few things bother him but the occasional issue that comes up he will speak strongly about if it moves him.
Nope 5 years ago John agreed to Brian and Roger using the Queen name. He's happy with them using the name to do with what ever they want. He is still a member of Queen productions and usually attends board meetings every 2 - 3 years
No they don't. He does, however, have to be paid royalties.
We all know John is NOT coming back to Queen
We Do
We all understand Paul Rodgers is not replacing Freddie
We all know Brian and roger are NOT Queen
but IMO Brian and Roger can't be called QUEEN without John.
They can't play I want to break free, or Another one bites the dust (one of queen's biggest hits), or any other song written by John... Why? because there are limitations. Why? because they are NOT Queen!
Just because as Queen they can make more bucks on a tour than with a diffrent name is not a valid reason!!!!!!!!!!
Remember Jimmy Page and Robert Plant touring under the name "Page & Plant" That's excellent!!!
What's next? A new Queen album without John?
Think of it...
May and Taylor could be touring under the name "Regal Heritage"
anyway i hoope they do things right.
We Do
We all understand Paul Rodgers is not replacing Freddie
We all know Brian and roger are NOT Queen
but IMO Brian and Roger can't be called QUEEN without John.
They can't play I want to break free, or Another one bites the dust (one of queen's biggest hits), or any other song written by John... Why? because there are limitations. Why? because they are NOT Queen!
Just because as Queen they can make more bucks on a tour than with a diffrent name is not a valid reason!!!!!!!!!!
Remember Jimmy Page and Robert Plant touring under the name "Page & Plant" That's excellent!!!
What's next? A new Queen album without John?
Think of it...
May and Taylor could be touring under the name "Regal Heritage"
anyway i hoope they do things right.
John S Stuart wrote:
"I may be wrong, but after the death of Freddie wasn't the "power-base" dived equally among the remaining three?
This would mean that effectly as two-thirds of the whole, Deaksie would be vetoed by Roger and Brian every time, and in effect, have no real say at all?"
(Sorry but I haven't worked out how to quote on this board)
In his will Freddie passed his control in any companies to Jim Beach. That means the decision making members of Queen are now Brian, Roger, John and Jim Beach.
Depending on how "Queen" is organised it may be that any one member can veto any decision. I'd be interested to know if that is the case.
"I may be wrong, but after the death of Freddie wasn't the "power-base" dived equally among the remaining three?
This would mean that effectly as two-thirds of the whole, Deaksie would be vetoed by Roger and Brian every time, and in effect, have no real say at all?"
(Sorry but I haven't worked out how to quote on this board)
In his will Freddie passed his control in any companies to Jim Beach. That means the decision making members of Queen are now Brian, Roger, John and Jim Beach.
Depending on how "Queen" is organised it may be that any one member can veto any decision. I'd be interested to know if that is the case.
Deacon = UNDERRATED!
In fact, I hear that where he lives, nobody recognizes him as the fantasmic bassist of Queen. Any truth to this?
In fact, I hear that where he lives, nobody recognizes him as the fantasmic bassist of Queen. Any truth to this?