I read that Roger, many years ago, was so angry and disgusted with Rolling Stone over RS's nasty treatment of Queen, over the years, that he personally wrote RS an angry letter. (rumored to have been written on paper from an airline airsickness bag!) That's my man Roger!
Anyway...since we all are rejoicing currently in knocking RS for dissing Queen on RS's Immortals list, I would LOVE to see a copy of Roger's letter to RS!
Does anyone have a copy of that issue and Roger's letter, that they can either scan or type up on QZ?
Thanks!
Thread
Posts in chronological order
Ernie!!
Thank you SO VERY MUCH!!!! LMAO and I agree with every word Roger said. He was hilarious and sarcastic and RS deserved every word he said.
But I LOVE that he stood proud of his band and said, quote:
"I am a member of said group and extremely f*****g proud of its music and its achievements!"
I adore Roger. Sometimes a publication needs to hear not from the fans, or the band's manager or publicist, but from the artist themselves.
I applaud Roger for having the guts to personally take on RS and tell them to take a hike, while still showing his pride and dignity for his band (Queen) and their music and for telling RS they are nothing but an uninformed, politically biased rag sheet.
As I always say...that's MY man, Roger!!!! Love you Roger! Big Smooch/Kiss xxxx
Thank you SO VERY MUCH!!!! LMAO and I agree with every word Roger said. He was hilarious and sarcastic and RS deserved every word he said.
But I LOVE that he stood proud of his band and said, quote:
"I am a member of said group and extremely f*****g proud of its music and its achievements!"
I adore Roger. Sometimes a publication needs to hear not from the fans, or the band's manager or publicist, but from the artist themselves.
I applaud Roger for having the guts to personally take on RS and tell them to take a hike, while still showing his pride and dignity for his band (Queen) and their music and for telling RS they are nothing but an uninformed, politically biased rag sheet.
As I always say...that's MY man, Roger!!!! Love you Roger! Big Smooch/Kiss xxxx
Love his sarcasm and jabs at their political pointed/biased slant which wasn't even IN Queen's music...(unless you count GOOD meaningful songs like "Is This The World We Created", Las Palabras De Amor", and "Innuendo" which had POSITIVE social commentary.) Roger Quote
"Thank you, oh thank you, for the pseudopolitical slant and personal dishonesty that you continue to peddle in your outdated, opinionated,
down-home rag."
"Thank you, oh thank you, for the pseudopolitical slant and personal dishonesty that you continue to peddle in your outdated, opinionated,
down-home rag."
Then I love when he stands up for Queen and against shoddy journalism. RS actually based their review on Queen's soundcheck? What idiots!
"Thanks also for the finely tuned musical assessment of my group from our sound check! Grow up. You invented the bitterness. I pity you. You suck. You are boring and you try to infect us."
Then he throws in this sarcasm knowing RS will slag him, but he stands up for his OWN solo work/music as well.
"Awaiting your charming review of my current album in about eight months."
I am IN LOVE with this man, do you hear!!!! :)
"Thanks also for the finely tuned musical assessment of my group from our sound check! Grow up. You invented the bitterness. I pity you. You suck. You are boring and you try to infect us."
Then he throws in this sarcasm knowing RS will slag him, but he stands up for his OWN solo work/music as well.
"Awaiting your charming review of my current album in about eight months."
I am IN LOVE with this man, do you hear!!!! :)
While I admire Brian's ability to be humble and gracious, Roger is the kind of guy who simply says it as it is. Love 'em both.
What year is this response from, anyway? Perhaps 81, because of its reference to Queen in South America... ??
What year is this response from, anyway? Perhaps 81, because of its reference to Queen in South America... ??
I was wondering about that too, what year this is from, and the date of the letter and the RS issue.
But yes, I agree. I was just saying yesterday...that I think it would be cool if ROGER did his own soapbox website. Roger is NEVER afraid to take on anyone, and tell it like it is, but,..he usually does so with an OUTRAGEOUS sense of humor. Unlike Brian, Roger doesn't take things or himself too seriously. he knows how to beat people at their own game, as evidenced in this letter.
His letter tells RS off, and exactly what RS did wrong..but with total tongue in cheek, witty sarcasm. I laughed my A off. What a guy! :)
But yes, I agree. I was just saying yesterday...that I think it would be cool if ROGER did his own soapbox website. Roger is NEVER afraid to take on anyone, and tell it like it is, but,..he usually does so with an OUTRAGEOUS sense of humor. Unlike Brian, Roger doesn't take things or himself too seriously. he knows how to beat people at their own game, as evidenced in this letter.
His letter tells RS off, and exactly what RS did wrong..but with total tongue in cheek, witty sarcasm. I laughed my A off. What a guy! :)
I'd love to have that letter as a poster...
I'd love to have that letter as a poster...
Lol! That would be great!
I applaud Roger for telling Rolling Stone to F*** OFF!
Actually what's the story behind this letter ?????
Anyone know what the date and issue# is of this issue and what South America gigs Rolling Stone is referring to?
Hmm Probably Mrs Deborah is worry about Alene!!! he he eh
Heh, I'm sure Rolling Stone's review didn't make Roger sleepy.
can't help falling in love with this letter...
i wish i could write like that...
i wish i could write like that...