Boycott The 2005 Tour

Hey, hey, Benn, if he's an asshole, it isn't because he's a "Yank." I've seen plenty of "Limey" assholes on here as well, and plenty of nice folks, too...It's just an individual personality speaking which we can all choose to ignore...Kind of like your idea to boycott the tour (dream on!) I'm a Yank, and I don't speak that way. I also didn't vote for Bush, for God's sake. Don't overgeneralize, it's not healthy.

> It's just an individual personality speaking which we can all choose to ignore...

But being THAT offensive?

> I'm a Yank, and I don't speak that way.

I didn't suggest that YOU did, did I? And I'm glad you don't.

> I also didn't vote for Bush, for God's sake.

Again, I didn't suggest that HE did vote for him; I enquired as to whether he was RELATED to him. I'm glad that you didn't vote for bush - nothing to do with the thread, but I'm glad.

> Don't overgeneralize, it's not healthy.

Fine - but only if you agree to read posts properly :-)

Hi Benn,

I agree that his post was ridiculously offensive and that there is NO excuse for it -- I just don't think it's because he's a Yank.

And yes, you're right, his comment DOES remind me of something Bush would say...That's absolutely true, God help us. :)

Benn, your reasons are right, but the boycott idea is wrong.

Remember "Don't Try Suicide" lyrics? There's line: "Nobody's worth it". The same situation is in this case - it's their last tour probably so just enjoy the shows.

But as I wrote before: your reasons are right, IMO.

[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]lyricalassasin_77 wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Knute wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]lyricalassasin_77 wrote: [/QUOTENAME]They can sell out all the UK places they want. The fact remains that over here in the states they won't come here because they know that they won't sell out nothing. See over here people won't accept the fact that they want to put half the band out there and in return get half the show. I guess over there they must be awfully more popular for people to accept whatever Brian and Roger throws at them. Let them have there silly tour and embarass the legacy of what a great band they USED to be. No Freddie and No John = No interest in my book...........Peace[/QUOTE]

You're so full of it.

They've all but said a tour of the states is happening in the fall.
They will have no problem selling out the mid-sized venues they will play here. Especially when the word gets out how good the shows were in Europe.
Paul alone has a strong US fan base. Add in the fact that the Queen name hasn't been around these parts since 82 and you couldn't be more wrong about there being no intrest. Queen and BadCo get played on every classic rock station in America several times a day.
The only ones who have no intrest are ignorant, close minded fools such as yourself.
Thank God you wont be attending any of the shows here.[/QUOTE]



Listen here you stupid motherfucker. You watch and see them come here and sell out venues......Yeah I'm sure they will sell out the small shit over here, but they won't be going to Madison Square Garden or other places of its size. Every great band from yesteryear is played on Classic Rock stations you stupid fuck. I don't see alot of the bands I hear on classic rock going on tour and having phenominal success. You go ahead to a County Fairground near you and watch them play cuz that's about all they will be selling out. There's a reason they never came back here after 82 and believe me things haven't changed that much with there popularity here since then except for a little bit of a spike in it when Waynes World came out and that coinciding with Freddie's death. So you best keep your insults to yourself before I expose you for the fool you really are........later you Dumb Fuck..........Peace
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So now your admiting that they will come here and sell out mid-sized venues. I thought they wouldn't bother touring the US according to your brilliant insight.
Nice backtracking you festering bag of infected pus.

Like I said. Thank God you and your sunny disposition won't be attending the shows.
I hope more people have your attitude so I have a better chance of getting tickets.

Meanwhile you can continue making friends here by insulting the good people of Europe with your smug stupidity and blind rants.
Tell me again, who were you going to expose as a fool?

Knute --

Bravo!!!

See now if you want to turn this into a Country Vs. Country thing that is fine by me. I like how you use such colorful words such as "Yank" and "Limey". Fuck you and the queers that infest your country. And dude if you call a mid sized venue a County fair then your dumber than I thought because I never said they would even do that you worthless fuck. Too bad none of you all that are from this country are in the Washington D.C. area because I would very much welcome your tough words to be said in person. If you all don't understand my lingo that's fine by me, just shows the intelligence level I'm workin with here, and as far as President Bush goes saw what you will for him because I too didn't vote for him, but I will say this I think you need to start with your Prime Minister because he follows are president around and supports everything he does just like the little bitch he is. I would like to see you all just once undertake a major war and have the majority of troops to fight off the rest of the evil in the world but as always you latch on to the U.S. and send half the troops, people, equipment, etc just to make your military look good. See we don't need your help in anything we do because we can stand alone with our military unlike yours. I was a soldier at one time and had to train with your army so I know just how inferior they are. You insult this great country when you need to look at the fault in your own. What do you all do that is so good?? You watch Soccer, listen to Techno and wear nothing but Umbro and Addidas shit. YOu have no fuckin style. IF you wish for these types of responses to stop from me you best get your act together and not try coming down on somebody everytime they have a different opinion than you. I really laugh when you use the words you use. Is "Yank" suppose to affend somebody?? LOL.........2 funny that's for sure......so how bout all you haters drink a big tall glass of shut the fuck up and get off my dick. Peace out to you ones that have some sense.........

Getting back to the thread (oring I know, but somebody has to !) .......

All UK dates sold out, some in only a matter of hours.

they are looking at adding further dates - even more money to shell out.

A agree with Benn.

Let's just remember THE OFFICIAL QUEEN finished touring in August 1986 ( I refuse to acknowledge the new line up to be Queen).

Let's just remember them as they were. LEGENDS.

If some of you have tickets then good on ya and enjoy the show. But you ain't going to see THE REAL QUEEN.

I second Knute's point!! Paul Rodgers has a huge following in the US. Queen has many fans who would like to hear it Live. When Roger or Brian perform queen songs during their solo tours no one seemed to mind per my observations during the RMT and BM tours-I was at the fanclub organized walk of fame gig in LA- the place went wild to see Bri and Rog together after 20 years. I for one am very intrigued on hearing "the voice" in queen material- live on stage. I think brian playing the guitar riffs on "Feel like making love" are going to be fantastic as well. Everyone have an open mind, enjoy some good live music and have a great time if you choose to go. See you in the UK and the US in the fall..This is a great way for me to spend my vacation time!!

"I would like to see you all just once undertake a major war and have the majority of troops to fight off the rest of the evil in the world but as always you latch on to the U.S. and send half the troops, people, equipment, etc just to make your military look good. See we don't need your help in anything we do because we can stand alone with our military unlike yours. I was a soldier at one time and had to train with your army so I know just how inferior they are. You insult this great country when you need to look at the fault in your own. What do you all do that is so good??"
Try World War 2, we know that it started in 1939, not 1942. How about The Falklands 1982. We didn't get any help from you guys then. If you want to go back to the first Gulf War then I could point out that we lost more troops to US forces than to the enemy. You guys were so trigger happy you shot at anything that moves.
I could also point out that the last time (and only as far as I am aware) that the Americans won a major war without help, it was your Civil War. (You lost that one as well!)
As for our forces being inferior, I wont even get started on that one, suffice it to say that our forces tend to hit the enemy rather than their allies.
Fortunately not all Americans are as xenophobic, insular and bigoted as you appear to be. (Use a dictionary if you have problems with the big words)
I make no appologies for being English and proud to be a part of a truely great nation. However I don't see that slating other nations without cause or even getting facts right is productive in the slightest. Both of our nations have good and bad sides to their cultures. I prefer the British way of life, you prefer the American one, we both have things to be proud of, but I will not stand by whilst you highlight all that is worst about your nation, and help perpetuate the idea that all Americans are loud mouthed, opinionated idiots with no real idea of what happens in the outside world.
I hope that none of the decent Americans on this board have taken offence at this reply as none was intended.

Lyricalassassin.

I will be in Manhattan from 11th to 15th February - if you would care to make the journey there as well, I'd GLADLY meet with you to discuss the issues you raise here. Personally, I think you're a gutless tosser who is happy to insult people whilst hiding behind a pseudonym.

I have a number of very fine friends in America, but i can honestly say that YOU are the worst representation of that nation I have ever come across - full of rightouus indignation and free with language that comes straight from the gutter.

Grow Up!

I've just noticed something scarey here Benn,

We are agreeing on something :o)

English Bowman,

> We agree on something

There's nowt so strange as folk!

Bottom line is that there are certain things you say that you believe in and if you believe int hem enough, you'll put your point across as strongly and as clearly as you can.

There's a line at which you stop if you have to resort to base language and start becoming personal. It's only Queen (or not :0]) we're talking about - it doesn't really matter.

This Lyricalassassin is nothing more than a poorly educated fool that simply doesn't have the ability to do anything other than offend when communicating. Unfortunately we have to put up with reading what he posts to topics that we are interested in, but frankly, after t hat, I'd like to see him barred from the forums section of the site so that other people do not have to put up with being offended by him.

Could be George Bush in disguise ?