His editorial is hate driven...it only makes sense to people who hate Queen for the same reasons he does...usually jealousy, homophobia, or ignorance plays a part in it. There are many great bands that I can't stand...but I'm not going to waste my time bad mouthing them...for what? Pure shite Tony Parsons...you were a stupid git when you saw Queen at Wembley Arena and never got them...and you're a stupid git now for writing such nonscense. Fuck Off!
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He is right!!!
U2 are over rated.
U2 are over rated.
I totally disagree that Queen with Freddie were crap - in my opinion they were the best band ever but that said I do have mixed feelings about them touring with another singer - Queen were Queen and Brian and Roger touring without Freddie and John in my opinion are not Queen and should not be using the Queen name (sorry going off subject a bit here). Anyway everyone is entitled to their own opinion - I happen to think Elvis and The Beatles were hugely over-rated but I am perfectly aware that I am in the minority and I think the same applies with this guy's comments. For what it is worth in my opinion no one will ever come close to Freddie and Queen were a fantastic comibnation - with Freddie gone I don't think that can ever be re-created.
Debbie
Debbie
ese tipo es un puto tragaleche, se merece que lo cuelguen del forro de las pelotas por hijo de puta
I happen to think Elvis and The Beatles were hugely over-rated but I am perfectly aware that I am in the minority
That's good of you to admit that, but my question for you is, in terms of the Beatles, how can the only band who can be given credit for reshaping the world of popular music be considered over-rated?
I agree you on with Elvis, though. Musically he is very over-rated, but you can't deny the effect he had on popular culture.
That article is such a waste of time. Fans are just going to ignore the article, and those who hate Queen are just going to have their hate reaffirmed. Does he think he's going to change anybody's mind with his opinion? Why not use the article to put across bands you do like and create more publicity for them? He's trying to stir up controversy, but just ends up looking moronic.
Sir GH, what I was trying to say is that we all have different opinions. I'm not denying that The Beatles had a huge impact on people's life and will continue to do so but I certainly don't think they were the best band in the world or the best songwriters- and as I said I am very well aware I am in the minority. Maybe over-rated isn't the best way to have described them but I was just trying to explain that we don't all think the same in terms of musical greats.
Debbie
Debbie
jasen101 wrote: His editorial is hate driven...it only makes sense to people who hate Queen for the same reasons he does...usually jealousy, homophobia, or ignorance plays a part in it.
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you have clearly NEVER read ANY of his previous columns - because your reply couldn't be any more further from the truth
the guy is usually so balanced and his views (although forthroght and outspoken) are usually accurate and fair - which is the whole point of my initial post really - i couldn't understand where such a fair guy was coming from
my guess is - he didn't get queen and still doesn't - but that doesn't make him jealous, homophobic or ignorant - just that he sees things differently
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you have clearly NEVER read ANY of his previous columns - because your reply couldn't be any more further from the truth
the guy is usually so balanced and his views (although forthroght and outspoken) are usually accurate and fair - which is the whole point of my initial post really - i couldn't understand where such a fair guy was coming from
my guess is - he didn't get queen and still doesn't - but that doesn't make him jealous, homophobic or ignorant - just that he sees things differently
Yeah, I just watched their performance at Live Aid again this past weekend. Tony sure has it down pat. They sure were pure 'crap' there like all their other live performances, eh? Best thing to do (as always in cases like these) is to just let it go. WE all know how amazing Queen was/is - that's all I have to say.
-Frank
-Frank
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i don't get how you could not see some amount of talent in queen. even if you don't like someone's musiv then you should still be able to appreciate why other people like them and that they must have some amount of talent. if any thing, queen are underrated
What a jackass!
You people are so stupid. I'm not even kidding. On all of the other Queen forums, there is a load of respect going on. You people are pathetic! Fighting over all of this trivial crap...it's a load of shit!
You're pathetic! PATHETIC! You're living in the past which is sad...no Queen without Freddie. No SHIT he was the best, always will be, but he's not coming back! As much as you all want him too, he isn't! Let Brian and Roger do what they will, it's none of your fucking concern! They don't need your constant scrutiny over something so ludicrous as using a band name. They do NOT need that kind of crap. They're doing this to move on. MOVE on. Is this coming through to you people? It's hard, even after over 13 years. I've lost people 15 years ago and it's still hard. He was very close to them.
Sure, he thought the band name up, but they're just as entitled to use it. Freddie wouldn't care a DAMN if they used Queen as the name. I'm sure that wherever he is...heaven, whatever...he's smiling down on them for trying.
FUCK YOU. You people are sad. Pathetic.
Flame me. Flame away. It's pathetic. PATHETIC.
Sara Stapleton
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You're pathetic! PATHETIC! You're living in the past which is sad...no Queen without Freddie. No SHIT he was the best, always will be, but he's not coming back! As much as you all want him too, he isn't! Let Brian and Roger do what they will, it's none of your fucking concern! They don't need your constant scrutiny over something so ludicrous as using a band name. They do NOT need that kind of crap. They're doing this to move on. MOVE on. Is this coming through to you people? It's hard, even after over 13 years. I've lost people 15 years ago and it's still hard. He was very close to them.
Sure, he thought the band name up, but they're just as entitled to use it. Freddie wouldn't care a DAMN if they used Queen as the name. I'm sure that wherever he is...heaven, whatever...he's smiling down on them for trying.
FUCK YOU. You people are sad. Pathetic.
Flame me. Flame away. It's pathetic. PATHETIC.
Sara Stapleton
[email protected]
I have read this article and for me is real bullshit. No one can (within a conscience level) say that Queen were crap. If one looks at Freddie Mercury alone; one can make his own conclusions. His virtousity (both as a musician and even as a vocalist (not to mention his showman persona)was something that this planet has never encountered and never will. Even Bono admitted that Freddie is the best showman ever. All the polls speak for themselves. Guys there are alot of people outthere that like to write lies.. they have their opinion. They can say it. Its democracy. Ultimately queen will always remain the best band of this planet!
I can't wait for the flak to fly after his article in today's paper. My opinion (for what it's worth) is HE'S entitled to his opinion. I disagree with him completely. But you have to understand that his musical background was punk - so he would've been anti-everything Queen stood for - establishment, art school, public school privieged backgrounds...One thing, do you think (people) thta we can be contructive of his comments without all the apologists and "angry young men/women" jumping to stoic defence of oour band...let's hear some genuine opinion on his articel (other than "what a load of shit".....sermon over....Brenski now tosses a live grenade onto the fire....here's the article (in FULL)
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QUEEN OF THE FAKES Dec 20 2004
QUEEN to reform? Be still my beating heart.
One commentator said Queen "arguably rank second only to the Beatles in British pop history".
It is certainly arguable.
Queen were crap with Freddie Mercury - pompous, overblown, all style and no substance - and they will be crap fronted by grizzled bluesy shouter Paul Rodgers (an odd choice - like getting Mike Tyson to stand in for Wayne Sleep).
In the 30-year orgy of British groups, Queen were never more than a fake orgasm.
As a punishment, my first editor once sent me to see them at Wembley Arena. It was horrible - like a pantomime for thick adults.
These little islands have produced the greatest bands in popular music. The Who, Stones, Kinks, Beatles, Small Faces, Faces, Clash, Sex Pistols, Smiths, Stone Roses, Libertines - I could go on all day.
Queen were never the real thing. They made a few good singles because, for all Freddie Mercury's faults - a preening emptiness being the foremost - the old tart had a sense of humour. But Queen were always the most wildly overrated band in the world.
Apart from U2, of course.
JESUS, this guys a cock if he thinks this is journalism! The questions hes forgot to address were:
1) if queen were so crap, explain their incredible unbeated world wide success
2) explain what the hell you mean comparing queen to the fucking libertines
3) how can a band be a 'fake orgasm' when they have three greatest hits records, over 20 albums, a twenty five year career, the greatest number one of all time, a sell out theatre show, almost the record for sell out at knebworth.... etc etc
So, in a word- FUCK YOU IDIOT- GO DO SOME RESEARCH BEFORE YOU WRITE A PIECE OF CRAP LIKE THIS