Assuming Paul Leaves-what next?

i didn't see them live either(well they didn't come to Greece)but i watched the dvd and i agree that the best moments of the concert are when brian and roger sing.Even at the song that Paul sings the best moments are when Roger does the "backing" vocals.They should be the lead singers now.About the name what difference would it make if they called it Smile or something else?It would still be them playing Queen songs.The don't think this is the real Queen but it is very close and they used the name for commersial reasons.


PS:Justin Hawkins isn't just a tool and i'm sure he could sing Freddie's songs much better than Paul and he could even sing songs like Seven seas of rhye or killer queen etc

I dont want just Bri and Roj singing.we need a pro lead man.Roger gets winded coming to front stage from behind the kit and Bri can only sing a few numbers.The reason we all(or most us)came to love Queen was a wonderful lead singer.Here is a name i never here mentioned who is available.Steve Perry from Journey.they are touring with some stiff after perry refused to continue with them.He still has range and could do better with the higher key songs then most could.Thoughts?

[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]stateside fan wrote: [/QUOTENAME]I Here is a name i never here mentioned who is available.Steve Perry from Journey.they are touring with some stiff after perry refused to continue with them.He still has range and could do better with the higher key songs then most could.Thoughts?[/QUOTE]

Before the bashing starts, that's not a bad thought. I'd be curious to hear it.

Jeff Scott Soto (this man is amazing, i mean he sings just like freddie)
george michael
or ok robbie williams maybe...
but they must not break up!

i think rog and brian should strike a deal for their own tv show inxs did it why can't queen?

Brian and Roger have now been spoiled by two of the greatest British vocalists in rock history.


It's fun to speculate, but no way are they going to continue on with some bluelight special,
Mr. Johnny Nobody.

While listening to his new solo album in the car on my way home from work today I thought of a name that I don't think anyone has mentioned before. Bob Catley of Magnum. He could easily handle the rocks songs and probably do some of the more theatrical stuff. Plus it would be great to see Brian and Roger ripping into Kingdom of Madness or Rocking Chair! Before anyone says that he isn't famous enough to be a draw or anything like that. I know...I just think he would sound great singing some of those great songs and would bring a different twist than say Paul Rodgers or George Michael or whomever.

That is what I like about these threads that suggest different frontmen(or women) for Brian and Roger. Thinking of the diversity each suggestion would bring. Also thinking about what types of songs would fit that particular performer.

I for one like the blusey/rockier angle that Paul Rodgers brings to the back catalog. Whereas I think if they went with George Michael(as some people want and was rumored to be) then the setlist might look quite different.

Thomas

If paul leaves maybe we'll finally get a boxset.

HA HA HA I completely agree with the box set idea.

Anyway I saw Q + PR in Arnhem last year and I had a great evening. The joy, the energy, the fun those guys had on stage was heartwarming. I think Bri and Rog made a great choice by standing up and do what we all hoped that they will do. And don't forget, it was Freddie that said that they should carry on.......

Adios

Athena- They WERE offered something similar. I read about it in Brian's soapbox on Brainmay.com - they rejected the offer. He gives good reasons, but I tend to think a show might give them a popularity boost. Look what it did for INXS, and they weren't nearly as popular as Queen was.

Justin Hawkins would kick ass, I love the darkness, sorry if you disagree. They are one of the few 'new' bands that I actually like (most of my music that i enjoy is 20+ years old!)

George Michael would be decent too, did well in the tribute concert.

And Paul Rodgers isn't shit. I think he's pretty decent. May not have been my first choice but I still like the guy. Do you have any constructive critism to offer besides calling him shit? Usually informed people give reasons why they dislike someone, rather than calling them 'shit'.

SO you paul haters can stay home this spring While I am jamming in Cleveland to Bri and Roger (and of course Paul) Singing the best songs ever recorded.