To Krizzy...
As I told Lester Burnham and HeM before: DON`T GET PERSONAL. YOU are showing your immaturity by replying in this way - so maybe you should grow up a bit (I can understand that HeM first replied like that because he is still a teenager - but since you are a fan since 1975 - well, you should be a little mature then)
Everybody has his or her own opinion and is entitled to say so (I`ve never said "Roger and Brian are a disgrace, etc...." - I`m only complaining about the fact that they want to be Queen without Freddie - its just my opinion - so respect it)
Thread
Posts in chronological order
PC -- YOU INSULTed ME AND I'M NOT SUPPOSED TO GET PERSONAL! GROW UP! I HAVE EVERY RIGHT TO DEFEND MY OPINION WHICH YOU INSULTED!!!
NOW IM GOING TO IGNORE YOU WHICH IS WHAT YOU DESERVE!
NOW IM GOING TO IGNORE YOU WHICH IS WHAT YOU DESERVE!
haha ... you are SO Childish
I just said its an idiotic Statement (to take the things Freddie said out of context) ... but I certainly did not insult you personnally! Big difference!!!
I don`t give a fuck if you ignore me or not ... but there are a lot of people who like to discuss the subject (even if they don`t share my opinion!!)
By the way... you look a bit like Alannah Myles on the photo, are you a fan of her (thats not an insult, because I actually like her song "Black Velvet")
PS: I´ve already grown up, i`m 27
I just said its an idiotic Statement (to take the things Freddie said out of context) ... but I certainly did not insult you personnally! Big difference!!!
I don`t give a fuck if you ignore me or not ... but there are a lot of people who like to discuss the subject (even if they don`t share my opinion!!)
By the way... you look a bit like Alannah Myles on the photo, are you a fan of her (thats not an insult, because I actually like her song "Black Velvet")
PS: I´ve already grown up, i`m 27
"He who pays the piper calls the tune"
True - it means that people will buy tickets if they feel they get something worth hearing and seeing. Six months from now we will know if the tour was good and if it was a success. Until then, it's a matter of trust. I am definitely willing to risk a couple of euros and see what Brian and Roger have to offer. If it's pathetic, clinging to the past, bad performance or whatever I will be the first to say that. If it's good, exciting and a good show- all the better and in that case I do not want to miss it.
True - it means that people will buy tickets if they feel they get something worth hearing and seeing. Six months from now we will know if the tour was good and if it was a success. Until then, it's a matter of trust. I am definitely willing to risk a couple of euros and see what Brian and Roger have to offer. If it's pathetic, clinging to the past, bad performance or whatever I will be the first to say that. If it's good, exciting and a good show- all the better and in that case I do not want to miss it.
To Fenderek & Company...
From CNN: LONDON, England (AP) -- The 1970s and '80s rock band Queen is planning a tour next year with guitarist and vocalist Paul Rodgers replacing legendary frontman Freddie Mercury, who died of AIDS in 1991.
Its already happening ... a replacement. I know that you know he is not going to replace Freddie, but the public doesn`t. The kiddies are already saying ...:"hm ... good song this we will rock you or WATC .. is it some kind of folk song?" ... what the hell, they even don`t know who sang it - and now when Roger and Brian are touring they will say: so these two guys wrote all the songs and are Queen. Freddie Mercury is already a forgotten legend (thanks partly to Brian and Rogers awful collaborations from 2000 onwards). Its becoming more and more ridiculous....
From CNN: LONDON, England (AP) -- The 1970s and '80s rock band Queen is planning a tour next year with guitarist and vocalist Paul Rodgers replacing legendary frontman Freddie Mercury, who died of AIDS in 1991.
Its already happening ... a replacement. I know that you know he is not going to replace Freddie, but the public doesn`t. The kiddies are already saying ...:"hm ... good song this we will rock you or WATC .. is it some kind of folk song?" ... what the hell, they even don`t know who sang it - and now when Roger and Brian are touring they will say: so these two guys wrote all the songs and are Queen. Freddie Mercury is already a forgotten legend (thanks partly to Brian and Rogers awful collaborations from 2000 onwards). Its becoming more and more ridiculous....
To Fenderek & Company...
From CNN: LONDON, England (AP) -- The 1970s and '80s rock band Queen is planning a tour next year with guitarist and vocalist Paul Rodgers replacing legendary frontman Freddie Mercury, who died of AIDS in 1991.
Its already happening ... a replacement. I know that you know he is not going to replace Freddie, but the public doesn`t. The kiddies are already saying ...:"hm ... good song this we will rock you or WATC .. is it some kind of folk song?" ... what the hell, they even don`t know who sang it - and now when Roger and Brian are touring they will say: so these two guys wrote all the songs and are Queen. Freddie Mercury is already a forgotten legend (thanks partly to Brian and Rogers awful collaborations from 2000 onwards). Its becoming more and more ridiculous....
Dear God, you're getting hysterical!! Really getting so excited when none of us knows what exactly they are going to do. Calm down dear, it's only a zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Reading all those discussions... Everywhere everyone says about the name, about remembering Freddie... about us against the idea or pro... Saying that Queen died in 1991 or not, threatening almost to burn entire collections ( :) )
But- do we own this band...? as fans- it seems like many ppl lost any sense of reality- yes, we buy records and tickets and whatever, but...
we do not own the band, do we?
We may say- I don't like it and not be part of it, but sometimes it goes too far, doesn't it? It's almost as if Queen legacy was OUR property and Roger and Brian are absolutely obliged to do with it what WE (as owners) want... Isn't it a bit weird...? Isn't it THEIR band, THEIR music...? Isn't it THEIR decission to either disband or go on tour...? We liked it in 70s and 80s- no one forced us... They were doing THEIR thing and we just liked it, loved it....
Suddenly, when their changed their mind (doing sth under Queen banner after Fred's death)- we're acting as if someone was stealing sth from us...
It's not THEM who owe us something- WE owe them the right t odo whatever the hell they want- THEIR music changed our lives, THEY were touring for so many years giving us hours of fun, THEY recorded some great albums giving us some memories... And THEY owe us something...?
Just a thought...
I do SO agree with you!! I know that a part of the band died in '91 and Freddie was a genious... BUT Roger and Brian can go another tour if they want, we are just the fans who listen to their music. We should all be very greatful that they are going touring again... And if you don't like it.. the just shut up and don't go to any conserts :)
I really can't see what all the fuss is about. I must admit that I am probably the most fortunate here because Bad Co and Queen are my favourite bands, but I can't help but feel that you are taking it a bit to seriously Peter. I can't believe how bitter you are towards Roger and Brian. As I see it this benefits both parties, they must be itching to get back on the road as part of a group and for us as fans, we get to see the remaining active members of Queen rock, perhaps for one last time. Just to be given this chance should really have everyone chomping at the bit. I can sort of see what people mean by them still calling themselves Queen but lets be honest its the brand name and its theirs! I loved Freddie as much as the next person but life carries on and respect has been paid. Just a quick point aswell Mr Cetera I couldn't help but notice that you mentioned going to their concerts in the 70s and 80s but then in a further post you said you were 27, well I'm no Carol Vorderman but the 70s??? Even the last concerts in '86 should really have been a little early for you. Roll on Spring 2005 I hope all those that are slagging the whole project off are not going to be hypocrites. Yeah right, see you ALL there!
I didn't read any of the posts...but I had to post this....
so...Queen got Pwn3d?
yeah I know I'm an idiot....maybe it will lighten the mood a little
so...Queen got Pwn3d?
yeah I know I'm an idiot....maybe it will lighten the mood a little
This is so true. We DONT own Queen
listen, all kidden aside, queen were a four pieace band, all great songwriters and muscians, but i can't fault peter for feeling the way he does, it's hard to picture queen without fred, fred came up with the queen crest, he's the one who named the band, and he's the one who put them on the map with their early hits. mabe the man thinks queen died with freddie, it's sad to say, but apart of me agrees with him, freddie was the ultimate, people on this site sometimes forget that queen were created by freddie, roger wanted to call the band "rich kids" or grand dance, queen was freddies baby, brian and roger obvoiusly had alot to do with queen's success (especially brian) but it's only natural to question, is it right to play as queen without freddie? people say "peter, your to serious" exuse me, but it is serious, how many people on this site are going to take queen to their graves (literally,) like putting every queen cd in your casket or having a queen song sung at your wedding or funeral, it sounds pretty serious to me, but again, every member of queen had their part to play, and life goes on, i feel brian and roger have mourned their loss, payed homage to their friend, i mean how many songs did these guys write about fred, lets see, only but you, the show must go on, old friends by roger and only the good die young, that's only at the top of my head, thirteen years of being in the rock wilderness they are ready to rock the world once again, oh yea, they are truly champions.
You bring up a good point but without us the fans they arnt going to have much success.
1. Paul Rodgers is not going to be a new member of the band. Bri's statement about Jim Beach and Ben Elton being "members" was also taken too seriously, it's just the people they deal the "Queen-things" with, nowadays ! It's like saying "my best friend is like a brother to me", but he obviously isn't. A member of a band has to be a musician anyway... ;-)
So get over it, there will never be a "new" member in Queen.
2. I'm not too keen on musicals (but I'll give it a chance). I certainly did not like the 5ive-thing. I am sceptical about Britney and Co. doing WWRY (but I've yet to hear it). So I'm far from being a Stepford-Fan who likes anything. It's all about personal tastes anyway. But when Bri and Rog gave autographs and talked to us fans waiting in the freezing cold outside the Musical Dome in cologne, I was as proud to be a Queen-Fan as on the day I bought my first album, it was just so great to see them ! They gave us so much, and they want to be on a stage again and ROCK !
Tell a musician never to go on a stage again, and his life is useless ! (Unless he decides that himself, see Johns decision... until now...) And asking Paul Rodgers is way better than INXS casting a new singer, don't you think ? So let's just give this project a chance ! I can't wait to see them on a stage for a full concert again !
3. Ageing Rockstars - okay, they are in their 50s, but does that mean they are not supposed to play their instruments anymore ? They looked fresh and full of energy in "Wetten dass" !
4. It's a great opportunity for younger fans who got into Queen after Freddies death. There was a guy in his very early 20's standing beside me in cologne, and he said that this was one of the proudest moments in his life - seeing and talking to Bri and Rog !
5. AND MOST IMPORTANT: wait and see - in cologne Roger actually said to us that they ARE GOING TO ASK JOHN !!!!!
(if I heard it right, but some others confirmed it)
I was already wondering why none of the 20 other waiting fans in cologne had posted this before...
Now that's something to think about, isn't it ?
:-)
So get over it, there will never be a "new" member in Queen.
2. I'm not too keen on musicals (but I'll give it a chance). I certainly did not like the 5ive-thing. I am sceptical about Britney and Co. doing WWRY (but I've yet to hear it). So I'm far from being a Stepford-Fan who likes anything. It's all about personal tastes anyway. But when Bri and Rog gave autographs and talked to us fans waiting in the freezing cold outside the Musical Dome in cologne, I was as proud to be a Queen-Fan as on the day I bought my first album, it was just so great to see them ! They gave us so much, and they want to be on a stage again and ROCK !
Tell a musician never to go on a stage again, and his life is useless ! (Unless he decides that himself, see Johns decision... until now...) And asking Paul Rodgers is way better than INXS casting a new singer, don't you think ? So let's just give this project a chance ! I can't wait to see them on a stage for a full concert again !
3. Ageing Rockstars - okay, they are in their 50s, but does that mean they are not supposed to play their instruments anymore ? They looked fresh and full of energy in "Wetten dass" !
4. It's a great opportunity for younger fans who got into Queen after Freddies death. There was a guy in his very early 20's standing beside me in cologne, and he said that this was one of the proudest moments in his life - seeing and talking to Bri and Rog !
5. AND MOST IMPORTANT: wait and see - in cologne Roger actually said to us that they ARE GOING TO ASK JOHN !!!!!
(if I heard it right, but some others confirmed it)
I was already wondering why none of the 20 other waiting fans in cologne had posted this before...
Now that's something to think about, isn't it ?
:-)
to andymezza_uk...
I think you confused something ... I`m really 27 years old, but I never mentioned I had seen Queen.
I think I said it like that: I would have went to a concert in the 70s and 80s...
Actually my mother and step-father saw Queen in 1986 in Vienna, but they would not take me with them (I was only 9)
I think you confused something ... I`m really 27 years old, but I never mentioned I had seen Queen.
I think I said it like that: I would have went to a concert in the 70s and 80s...
Actually my mother and step-father saw Queen in 1986 in Vienna, but they would not take me with them (I was only 9)