Just a theory of mine, but with the tour, I saw the Birmingham show and left thinkin, "I'll bet Paul quits." because the crowd was all about Queen, cheering Brian and Roger much more and they always calmed down their enthusiasm when Paul's songs came on. I was thinking it must be a shot to his ego, being so 2nd to them.
The L.A. show was totally different. When the Paul songs came on, the crowd was just as loud, and even loudest of all surprisingly when 'Bad Company' the song was played.
A U.S. tour should be more personally satisfying for him, so I'll bet he's game for it.
Who knows
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I hope Paul's up for it, but more importantly, I hope Brian and Roger are up for it. The suspense will no doubt drive me crazy..;-)
i think this may be because Bad Company and Free have a lot more radio time/ popularity to Americans than Queen did/does. BEcause i know my own parents heard of queen but when they hear radio gaga they had no clue who they were listening to. But i see a lot of people know Paul Rogers whenever i talk to people they know more about him than Queen
Right on, I figured they were just "testing the waters" before going all out. They'll be back...:)
Paul was much more confident on stage in the US then when we saw him at the UK shows. LA he was at his best--I was going crazy for him at the catwalk!!!
I think they were testing the waters--Paul was well received as were his songs--played by the best musicians around!!! LOL
The suspense of waiting will kill me..see you there...at QPR or just PR in 2006
I think they were testing the waters--Paul was well received as were his songs--played by the best musicians around!!! LOL
The suspense of waiting will kill me..see you there...at QPR or just PR in 2006
He was definately at home in the US. I was at the LA show, but not the NJ show. I thought it was absolutely amazing. See you there! :)
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Compliance Queen wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Paul was much more confident on stage in the US then when we saw him at the UK shows. LA he was at his best--I was going crazy for him at the catwalk!!!
I think they were testing the waters--Paul was well received as were his songs--played by the best musicians around!!! LOL
The suspense of waiting will kill me..see you there...at QPR or just PR in 2006[/QUOTE]
I think you're right!
Althought I didn't see any other show to compare it with, I could tell that Paul was "on" in LA.
I thought he put on a commanding performance.
He was urging the crowd to get into it with a sort of forcefullness I've never seen of him before.
Do you remember the several refrences to rain he made in his his little lyrical improvs?
I distincly remember something during All Right Now that just rocked and sent a chill down my spine.
I hoped someone taped it. I keep waiting for a Hollywood annouce.
I think they were testing the waters--Paul was well received as were his songs--played by the best musicians around!!! LOL
The suspense of waiting will kill me..see you there...at QPR or just PR in 2006[/QUOTE]
I think you're right!
Althought I didn't see any other show to compare it with, I could tell that Paul was "on" in LA.
I thought he put on a commanding performance.
He was urging the crowd to get into it with a sort of forcefullness I've never seen of him before.
Do you remember the several refrences to rain he made in his his little lyrical improvs?
I distincly remember something during All Right Now that just rocked and sent a chill down my spine.
I hoped someone taped it. I keep waiting for a Hollywood annouce.
I think (hope) he and they stick at it, seems to me it is unlikely they will split just yet I think they all have mentioned being interested in seeing what the studio might bring, up and my guess is so long as they don't over do it commitment wise it will go no for a good while yet.
I sincerely hope so because as far as I'm concered Paul rocked, and he has brought new life into the band after too long of doing little projects.
Long live Queen ! in whatever form
I sincerely hope so because as far as I'm concered Paul rocked, and he has brought new life into the band after too long of doing little projects.
Long live Queen ! in whatever form
They said they was going to do a small tour for fun and see how it goes now look at the tour dates and sold out let hope they will carry on :)
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]AmeriQueen wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Just a theory of mine, but with the tour, I saw the Birmingham show and left thinkin, "I'll bet Paul quits." because the crowd was all about Queen, cheering Brian and Roger much more and they always calmed down their enthusiasm when Paul's songs came on. I was thinking it must be a shot to his ego, being so 2nd to them.
The L.A. show was totally different. When the Paul songs came on, the crowd was just as loud, and even loudest of all surprisingly when 'Bad Company' the song was played.
A U.S. tour should be more personally satisfying for him, so I'll bet he's game for it.[/QUOTE]
Yeah, those are great observations, and I certainly hope you're right.
The L.A. show was totally different. When the Paul songs came on, the crowd was just as loud, and even loudest of all surprisingly when 'Bad Company' the song was played.
A U.S. tour should be more personally satisfying for him, so I'll bet he's game for it.[/QUOTE]
Yeah, those are great observations, and I certainly hope you're right.
Like others on this board, I attended the LA show at the Hollywood Bowl. Paul Rodgers was in great form and exuded all the confidence in the world. It was very clear that the chemistry among Brian, Paul and Roger (and even Spike, Danny and Jamie) was really great.
But let's face it. These guys are in their late 50's. Touring is physically exhausting, and it puts a strain on personal and family relationships. Even with good chemistry, how much more of this can they take on? I would LOVE to see them stay together and do some shows in 2006 in the U.S., but at some point they are going to come to the conclusion that touring is just too tiring for guys approaching 60.
But let's face it. These guys are in their late 50's. Touring is physically exhausting, and it puts a strain on personal and family relationships. Even with good chemistry, how much more of this can they take on? I would LOVE to see them stay together and do some shows in 2006 in the U.S., but at some point they are going to come to the conclusion that touring is just too tiring for guys approaching 60.
Well, as you put it, that depends on 'chemistry', hehehe...
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]rockyracoon wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Like others on this board, I attended the LA show at the Hollywood Bowl. Paul Rodgers was in great form and exuded all the confidence in the world. It was very clear that the chemistry among Brian, Paul and Roger (and even Spike, Danny and Jamie) was really great.
But let's face it. These guys are in their late 50's. Touring is physically exhausting, and it puts a strain on personal and family relationships. Even with good chemistry, how much more of this can they take on? I would LOVE to see them stay together and do some shows in 2006 in the U.S., but at some point they are going to come to the conclusion that touring is just too tiring for guys approaching 60.[/QUOTE]
It hasn't stopped the Stones or Paul Mc Cartney. Unless something physicaly or personal happens to them there really no reason not to tour. Unless they just flat out call it a day.
But let's face it. These guys are in their late 50's. Touring is physically exhausting, and it puts a strain on personal and family relationships. Even with good chemistry, how much more of this can they take on? I would LOVE to see them stay together and do some shows in 2006 in the U.S., but at some point they are going to come to the conclusion that touring is just too tiring for guys approaching 60.[/QUOTE]
It hasn't stopped the Stones or Paul Mc Cartney. Unless something physicaly or personal happens to them there really no reason not to tour. Unless they just flat out call it a day.
The Stones should have quit 10 years ago. They look awful, and most of what they present as music isn't really much more than a lot of high-energy noise.
McCartney is still OK, but most of his music is pretty tame. He could probably still perform it when he's 75.
If Queen, Stones and McCartney are all still performing in 5 years, the only one I would still pay to see perform would be Queen.
McCartney is still OK, but most of his music is pretty tame. He could probably still perform it when he's 75.
If Queen, Stones and McCartney are all still performing in 5 years, the only one I would still pay to see perform would be Queen.
I agree with both of you. They are just amazing performers and musicians. I mean yea the Stones and McCartney are great, I'd go see them but Queen wins by far in the long run.