Give Paul Rogers a Break!

I have to say, I had some doubts at first. But I saw them in Antwerpen and I have to say: Paul is great. Ofcourse no Freddie, but also great.

TheGame wrote:

Ah, agree Brenda, seems like people don`t understand this, but it probably is because of they are using the Queen name. Perhaps Paul don`t run around on stage as Freddie did, but i don`t think Freddie would have done it eiter at the age of 59.
I must confess i had doubts about Paul after the gig at the 46664 concert, but this changed after Brixton i`m pleased to say. Queen+Paul Rodgers rocks! ( Just Queen if Freddie still was alive would have been better, but you have to see the reality of today).

And the last concerts where much better than Brixton. Brian after Anterwerpen: "I think this was better then just good??"

Oberon wrote:

Although, of course there wasn't such wide spread availablity of bootlegs or downloads, or cheap travel in those days. Today fans can get to many more gigs I suppose, or can get dowloads etc so they experience more of the tour as a whole. This is probably why there's this attitude.

Yes that's right, but on the other hand we have to think also about how the band looks at it. It's indeed kinda difficult for a band to rehearse loads of songs, only to play them once or twice. Any other band would do the same. Besides that, if it'd be a considerable effort for Brian and Roger to permanently change around the setlist, for Paul Rodgers it'd be indeed damn hard to sing so many new songs in a short matter of time... I'm confident changes will come, but it will take time. They sound extremely fine for a band that stopped touring for 20 years. We have to consider that too, isn't it? It's likely they'll get better and better in time and they'll also get more accustomed with each other, so that they'll get working that special chemistry that'd get them to the top again. We only have to wait and be supportive... So Atomic Dog is right, let's give Paul Rodgers a break, let's trust in him for a little while, just open up our hearts and let them step inside. Maybe we'll even be surprised we like it :)

Other than that, it's obvious they play with such joy of being on the road and on stage again, it's impossible not to be moved when listening to the new stuff. I say it's good for them, let them be happy one more time. Perhaps they'll find a way to make us happy too :)

To Bryans Permed Poodle: Just a psychological advice. Living in the past is bad for your health. Life goes on and turning your back to it is reallly harming. I guess everybody was compelled to live in the past up until now, but now it's high time for the show to go on. It's a beautiful thing to see Queen alive again :)

The Mir@cle wrote:

TheGame wrote:

Ah, agree Brenda, seems like people don`t understand this, but it probably is because of they are using the Queen name. Perhaps Paul don`t run around on stage as Freddie did, but i don`t think Freddie would have done it eiter at the age of 59.
I must confess i had doubts about Paul after the gig at the 46664 concert, but this changed after Brixton i`m pleased to say. Queen+Paul Rodgers rocks! ( Just Queen if Freddie still was alive would have been better, but you have to see the reality of today).

And the last concerts where much better than Brixton. Brian after Anterwerpen: "I think this was better then just good??"

Totally agree, the quality is increasing for each concert, and that`s great!

Comments like "The guy should fuck off he's shit. Anyway Queen ended in 1991 RIP" show astounding ignorance. Paul Rodgers was an influence on Freddie and if you take the time to look back through Paul's career, he was having hits long before Queen were huge, he had a Grammy nominated solo record (which Brian was on), has sold somewhere in the region of 125 million albms, he's a gifted musician and has a voice that has spawned countless imitators. So he's going to sing the songs as Paul Rodgers, NOT as Freddie and you end up with what I think is a very pleasant situation - a concert that offers Queen hits, Bad Company hits, Free hits and material performed by Roger and Brian too, both old and new.
So I think I can catagorically state Rodgers is NOT shit, or he wouldn't be a Hall Of Famer like Queen. I was stunned at how many people didn't know who Paul waqs when the tour was announced, but it's great to see people embracing his talent. And if you're one of these blinkered people who cant see past 1991 don't go to the shows. You won't be missed.

JG

PAUL R KNEW WHAT HE WAS GETTING INTO WHEN HE AGREED TO TOUR WITH QUEEN.

PAUL - IF IT'S TOO HOT FOR YOU - GET OUT OF THE KITCHEN!!

HELLO - THIS TOUR IS NOT QUEEN!!!!!!!!!

FREDDIE 1991 RIP
QUEEN 1991 RIP

WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU.

RohemianBapsody wrote:

Bryans Permed Poodle wrote:

Atomic Dog wrote:

I can not believe how many fans are dishing on Paul Rogers. It is great that he is not singing like Freddie, and Freddie would want him to make it his own. If you want the same old thing, stay home and listen to the records.

The guy should fuck off he's shit. Anyway Queen ended in 1991 RIP.

Broken Record..........
If it wasn't for Paul Rodgers there would be no tour.

Good

Correct, this tour is not Queen. It's Queen + Paul Rodgers. That's what it says on all the posters in big letters. Why use the Queen name? Because as Roger says, to have a big brand name and not use it makes you a mug.

JG

I agree paul rodgers is a great singer. Listen to his solo stuff, free or bad company and the singings good. Just accept that this is and will continue to be an excellent tour.

Linda of the Valley -

You just confirmed what I knew all along.

Ignorance is bliss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And I am an "old" broad who difinetly knew Paul
R when he was with Bad Co. etc.

And I knew Queen when they were Queen.
Freddie 1991 RIP
Queen 1991 RIP

AND I'M NOT DONE YET:

ALSO THE QUEEN PART OF QUEEN + PR IS NOT EVEN CORRECT.

BRIAN,ROGER AND JOHN WOULD BE QUEEN + PR

HELLO?

DOES NOT TAKE A GENIUS TO FIGURE THIS OUT.

I DON'T GIVE A FUCK IF IT'S QUEEN OR NOT... IT'S DARN GOOD AND THAT'S THE ONLY THING I'M INTERESTED IN. SO PLEASE SHUT UP. BOTHER SOME OTHER PEOPLE INSTEAD OF US!!!! HAVE A FAMILY WITH LEECH OR SOMETHING.

MARTIJN HAS SPOKEN

PLEASE SOMEONE STOP THIS TOUR.

NOW!!!!!!!!!

Paul is my new found Hero! The Antwerp gig was unforgettable. I'm gonna buy all the man's records now, just to piss off all you nay-sayers! LOL!

WE WILL HAVE TO AGREE TO DISAGREE ON THIS ONE!

FREDDIE 1991 RIP
QUEEN 1991 RIP

QUEEN 2005 IS 1/2 QUEEN!

IGNORANCE IS BLISS!