Here's the deal.
Us mature fans, who were Queen fans long before there was a "Innuendo"...long before there was a "re-release" of Bohemian Rhapsody....long before there was a over-rated, unfunny movie called "Waynes World" ..... and who were fans long before the touring stopped, and Freddie's fight with his illness began... we are the real fans.
I notice that the group of older, more mature fans on this website also seemed to be more accepting of Paul Rodgers doing his best on this tour.
So, if Brenski, and Thomas Quinn, and Arlene...and a whole slew of others on here, that was blasting their ear drums with Freddie & Co. long before most of the "complainers" were born.... then why can't the bitchers and moaners take a hint???
Paul Rodgers isn't Freddie... yeah we know.
Paul's voice doesn't wrap around some of Queen's tunes like Freddie...yep, we are aware of that.
Paul doesn't have Freddie's range...or stage presence..... but then again, who does???
However, Paul Rodgers is one hell of a singer... and for most singers, they would shit their pants at the thought of filling in for Freddie on a Queen jam session.... Paul had the balls to lay it on the line, and give it a shot.
And Paul hasn't been this popular since 1976.
The fact is, we all LOVE FREDDIE.
No one is going to replace Freddie... duh, no shit.
I've had enough of the idiots, aged 12 to 18 on this website, who are trying to come out to mom and dad, and Freddie is their idol... (as of 3 months ago, so they are Freddie experts) .....
Or, 14 yr old girls, who have read 2 Queen articles, so now they are a fucking music historian.
I'm laying it on the line.... if you own 4 Queen cds... but haven't "saved up yet for the others".... should you really be posting here??
If you have been a Queen fan since 2003.... what the HELL could you possibly "teach" some of these people that we AT WEMBLEY...or AT MILTON KEYES???
The smartest ass mouths, and most reliable info on here seem to come from the teenagers, who just saw Waynes World on TBS, and are now a Queen genius... or , they've just kissed a member of the same sex...liked it...and are now trying to out themselves to the folks.
Meanwhile, they are Freddie experts...Queen experts.... and can conclusively tell you that Paul Rodgers sucks (Bryans Permed Poodle calls P.R. a "karoke singer").... and that Brian and Roger are money hungry moochers, who are trying to gain cash off of Freddie's legacy.
I, personally, have no interest in the "2 month" , newbie, 13 yr old fans at this point...who haven't a clue as to what they are talking about.
The "real fans" were there at the beginning, we'll be there at the end... I don't give a fuck if Lizi Minelli is the lead singer... I support Queen. period.
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Hey all queen fans are allowed to post on this website! Young or old...i happen to be in the older category but still i have some tolerance! They're coming on this website to learn and we are there to teach them. Let us older crowd teach them about this great band!
I don't have a problem with a new fan asking legit questions. I have a problem with the fact that I read stuff like "Well, I like A Kind of Magic better than Queen 2, cause, well, Queen 2 sucks.... but I don't have Queen 2, but I'll bet it sucks". "I have 3 Queen albums, and Roger is cute... and Brian is too skinny...is John gay too?? ... I'll bet he is, he looks gay... did you guys know Freddie was gay??"
I am losing brain cells reading this kind of shit.
I am losing brain cells reading this kind of shit.
"Brenski, and Thomas Quinn, and Arlene"
Thomas Quinn? Isn't our dear FLAC-lover younger than 20???
Thomas Quinn? Isn't our dear FLAC-lover younger than 20???
I'm laying it on the line.... if you own 4 Queen cds... but haven't "saved up yet for the others".... should you really be posting here??
Sure, why not?
Yes, there are a lot of younger fans who think they know it all, even though they own only 4 albums (3 of which are Greatest Hits compilations), but why should it bother me? I see it as more of a problem of being a teenager than being a new fan.
Everyone starts some place. It's more important to guide them than to ostracize them.
I agree with the majority ofthe rant but .....
Liza Minelli lead singer, I would rather have baby spice :)
Liza Minelli lead singer, I would rather have baby spice :)
Honestly, I don't think it should be up to one person to decide who's a true fan. And it's not fair to group all of us teenagers together based on the '14 yr old girls, who have read 2 Queen articles, so now they are a fucking music historian'. I'm fifteen and I may not have been a fan when Innuendo was released or had the chance to see the band live, but I don't think that makes me any less of a fan. I've got every album and DVD, I've read as many biographies and interviews as I can get my hands on and I plan to buy tickets to the tour the second they announce they're coming to the US. Even with that, I know that I've got a long way to go before I can be considered an expert and I know there's always more to learn. But I don't think our ages or ollections or knowledge about the band should put us up for criticism. We all love Queen and these boards should be about that - not about having to prove ourselves as fans or passing judgments about everyone else.
A lot of the younger 'tweenie' fans should start to petre off and fade away soon because..........
A LOT were 'brainwashed' by their parents as soon as they were old enough to listen to music but as they reach their early teens, puberty kicks in, other interets, peer pressure and other music will take hold.
So now there will be no one to carry on the legacy unless we (the oldies) try and brainwash our grandchildren.
So I guess you could really call it STEPFORDS, in the true sense of the word!
A LOT were 'brainwashed' by their parents as soon as they were old enough to listen to music but as they reach their early teens, puberty kicks in, other interets, peer pressure and other music will take hold.
So now there will be no one to carry on the legacy unless we (the oldies) try and brainwash our grandchildren.
So I guess you could really call it STEPFORDS, in the true sense of the word!
I see your point Scott, and agree for the most part.
But at the end of the day, new people can ask questions, but its their ignorance to not bother to look around that is a problem. Such simple questions can be found so easily answered with a bit of common sense to LOOK. But, to me, the main problem has to be people like BPP who are just idiots. At the end of the day though, more than likely they just want a reaction out of us to get their little high for the day, and we mature people who know we shouldn't answer back and just ignore it, unfortunately feel the need to answer back out of sheer frustration. And rude people who have the audacity to show know patience and criticise others for their own faults.
But, I think it is unfair to perhaps put a kind of boundary towards who and who isnt a real Queen fan. I'm only 19, which isn't exactly young, but I only got into Queen properly around seven to eight years ago, but I own all albums Queen and solo, 80% on vinyl, a lot of the singles, DVDs, live performances, have been to see We Will Rock You, Party In The Park, with Paul Rodgers at Brixton and Wembley etc etc etc etc....but does all that make me a real fan? Others who may be young but can't afford all this are maybe real fans also, but because of a simple and innocent question, we scare them away from Queen with snappy replies from anger built up from others and label them rubbish fans. Maybe some people should take time to distinguish who is and isn't a pointless QueenZoner before we take the piss and tell them where to stick their stupid questions.
But at the end of the day, new people can ask questions, but its their ignorance to not bother to look around that is a problem. Such simple questions can be found so easily answered with a bit of common sense to LOOK. But, to me, the main problem has to be people like BPP who are just idiots. At the end of the day though, more than likely they just want a reaction out of us to get their little high for the day, and we mature people who know we shouldn't answer back and just ignore it, unfortunately feel the need to answer back out of sheer frustration. And rude people who have the audacity to show know patience and criticise others for their own faults.
But, I think it is unfair to perhaps put a kind of boundary towards who and who isnt a real Queen fan. I'm only 19, which isn't exactly young, but I only got into Queen properly around seven to eight years ago, but I own all albums Queen and solo, 80% on vinyl, a lot of the singles, DVDs, live performances, have been to see We Will Rock You, Party In The Park, with Paul Rodgers at Brixton and Wembley etc etc etc etc....but does all that make me a real fan? Others who may be young but can't afford all this are maybe real fans also, but because of a simple and innocent question, we scare them away from Queen with snappy replies from anger built up from others and label them rubbish fans. Maybe some people should take time to distinguish who is and isn't a pointless QueenZoner before we take the piss and tell them where to stick their stupid questions.
get a life - u have too much time on ur hand. there's more important things in life. get real
"Get a life": how constructive.
excellent post GreatKingSam! Wisely you have chosen a great rock band. With the Force this band is. The future of this band do young padawan learners like yourself depend on. In time, you will learn to master difficult questions, such as who was Queen's original bassist, and why does the real bassist contemplate the Force these days and rarely act on it. Sith Lords like BPP can only turn you to the Spice Girls and Backstreet Boys. Beware the dark side--and crank Queen as loud as it goes!
Barry Mitchell, what's your point?
Well, that question has given me away - I truely AM a real Queen fan.
Good work there, Jedi (apparently...?!).
Well, that question has given me away - I truely AM a real Queen fan.
Good work there, Jedi (apparently...?!).
Liza Minelli lead singer, I would rather have baby spice :)
And I'd rather piss thumb tacs.
So, I'm not a 'real' fan because I am only 22? Because I wasn't AT WEMBLEY in 86'? Because I thought Wayne's World was a funny movie?
Here's the deal.
Us mature fans, who were Queen fans long before there was a "Innuendo"...long before there was a "re-release" of Bohemian Rhapsody....long before there was a over-rated, unfunny movie called "Waynes World" ..... and who were fans long before the touring stopped, and Freddie's fight with his illness began... we are the real fans.
So you aren't 26, like your profile says?
Scott dear, your comments are ridiculous. It's wonderful for teenagers to listen to Queen. I became a fan in 1991 when I was...hello...14, so am I not a "real" fan? Absurd..
Owning all of the albums, having a big collection, and going to concerts doesn't make you a "real" fan. The way I see it..anyone who loves the music is a fan, whether you discovered Queen in '75 or '05.