Deaky shouldn't HAVE to do any interview at all. Why should he?
Just because Brian and Roger have decided to carry on playing after Freddie's death doesn't mean Deaky should come out of retirement to give an interview, whether this DVD is 100% Queen or not.
Brian and Roger always fail to mention or give him credit for anything these days, or skim over the surface when he is mentioned anyway.
Sure I'd love Deaky to do an interview, but he most likely won't, he wants to spend time with his family, and he considers a phase of his life over, simple as that.
When people retire from their jobs, they don't walk back into the workplace several years later to do a little bit more work. I know its different when it comes to being in a band, and John is still in his early 50s, but its completely up to him, he shouldn't be criticised for not doing an interview at all.
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It also amuses me when people say JD has a problem and needs help for being shy.
Shy?
He played to a billion people live on TV twice, occasionally singing backing, and once addressing the audience and the world. Contrary to popular belief, the "recluse" at Queen's partys was Brian, not John.
Just because he wasn't wacky (for the lack of a better word) or doesn't want to give interviews doesn't mean he has a mental problem.
Also BHM, big respect for everything you've said.
Shy?
He played to a billion people live on TV twice, occasionally singing backing, and once addressing the audience and the world. Contrary to popular belief, the "recluse" at Queen's partys was Brian, not John.
Just because he wasn't wacky (for the lack of a better word) or doesn't want to give interviews doesn't mean he has a mental problem.
Also BHM, big respect for everything you've said.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Serry... wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Go back and read again what I wrote[/QUOTE]
Because of this, I don't think I should post any further replies. Being misunderstood means that I cannot post a reply without it being misread by yourself and therefore, without my original meaning.
Shame, as my original post said that I understood Deacon's wanting to shy away and accepted that. I just felt it was a shame for the fans. That's all.
Peace,
Adam.
Because of this, I don't think I should post any further replies. Being misunderstood means that I cannot post a reply without it being misread by yourself and therefore, without my original meaning.
Shame, as my original post said that I understood Deacon's wanting to shy away and accepted that. I just felt it was a shame for the fans. That's all.
Peace,
Adam.
"Shy?
He played to a billion people live on TV twice, occasionally singing backing, and once addressing the audience and the world."
If you *really* want to make him sound brave, why don't you include that time he exposed his balls to the entire crowd at Wembley. (There was a thread about the DVD concerning this... hahaha). Now THAT'S courage.
I actually wouldn't past judgement on his mental state because I'm not his doctor. Brian strikes me as the most sentimental of the bunch, but I wouldn't be surprised if John Deacon avoids this caper because he misses Freddie or whatever. There'd be a lot of memories tied up in this line of work, I reckon...
People forget, they always say 'I wish he'd play one last show'.
He *DID* that, twice! We just weren't paying attention.
I reckon he would've been better off finishing his live career at the Tribute Show, rather than that piddly thing they did with Elton John.
If you can believe the guys in Pink Floyd, they chose to finish their association in a really big show at Live 8. That's a good exit. A guttural collaboration with Elton John isn't how I'd want to be remembered.
(looking at Adam vs. Serry)
I'm glad I'm not the only one having a hard time expressing myself here.
He played to a billion people live on TV twice, occasionally singing backing, and once addressing the audience and the world."
If you *really* want to make him sound brave, why don't you include that time he exposed his balls to the entire crowd at Wembley. (There was a thread about the DVD concerning this... hahaha). Now THAT'S courage.
I actually wouldn't past judgement on his mental state because I'm not his doctor. Brian strikes me as the most sentimental of the bunch, but I wouldn't be surprised if John Deacon avoids this caper because he misses Freddie or whatever. There'd be a lot of memories tied up in this line of work, I reckon...
People forget, they always say 'I wish he'd play one last show'.
He *DID* that, twice! We just weren't paying attention.
I reckon he would've been better off finishing his live career at the Tribute Show, rather than that piddly thing they did with Elton John.
If you can believe the guys in Pink Floyd, they chose to finish their association in a really big show at Live 8. That's a good exit. A guttural collaboration with Elton John isn't how I'd want to be remembered.
(looking at Adam vs. Serry)
I'm glad I'm not the only one having a hard time expressing myself here.
Did he really expose his balls I didn't know that!
Haha.
Yeh I think he should have finished up with the Tribute Concert. Since he did the Elton John thing I'd have liked him to have done Queen Day 2002 maybe, but meh, beggars can't be choosers.
I'm glad you agree with me Zebonka
Haha.
Yeh I think he should have finished up with the Tribute Concert. Since he did the Elton John thing I'd have liked him to have done Queen Day 2002 maybe, but meh, beggars can't be choosers.
I'm glad you agree with me Zebonka
Indeed. I think it might've been a grander finish for his career, but if anything John Deacon doesn't look like someone who wants to appear grandiose, and that's admirable.
That "fame" crap screws up a lot of people. He at least has the nuts to say 'meh that's enough for me'.
But I still don't agree with his ideas about quitting *entirely*. It wouldn't be that hard to do the odd thing here and there... but hey, I suppose he's having fun! :D
(I just watched a South Park episode about John Edward called "Biggest Douche in the Universe". Now THERE'S a douche).
That "fame" crap screws up a lot of people. He at least has the nuts to say 'meh that's enough for me'.
But I still don't agree with his ideas about quitting *entirely*. It wouldn't be that hard to do the odd thing here and there... but hey, I suppose he's having fun! :D
(I just watched a South Park episode about John Edward called "Biggest Douche in the Universe". Now THERE'S a douche).
Thanks for the kind words Cricket Nutter.
No probs BHM :-D
Zebonka, yeh I'd personally like it if he did one or two things aswell, but I don't mind, without him, Queen just wouldn't have been as big, simple as that, therefore there would be less material.
Would the FM Tribute Concert have been as big or important in history? No. Would so many people just be on this website? No.
John was a reason Queen got so big, so I thank him for that and respect his wishes :-)
Zebonka, yeh I'd personally like it if he did one or two things aswell, but I don't mind, without him, Queen just wouldn't have been as big, simple as that, therefore there would be less material.
Would the FM Tribute Concert have been as big or important in history? No. Would so many people just be on this website? No.
John was a reason Queen got so big, so I thank him for that and respect his wishes :-)
John can do whatever he wants.
There is NOTHING anyone can do about it.
He is a very rich man, who wants to be out of the public eye and stay at home spending time with his wife and children.
There is NOTHING anyone can do about it.
He is a very rich man, who wants to be out of the public eye and stay at home spending time with his wife and children.
Indeed.
Understand... I called him a douche because I like him!
Put like that, it makes little sense, but basically I'd like to hear more from the guy, he wrote a couple of me favourite songs. It really is, more than anything else, the voice of disappointment that says things like 'douche'.
Understand... I called him a douche because I like him!
Put like that, it makes little sense, but basically I'd like to hear more from the guy, he wrote a couple of me favourite songs. It really is, more than anything else, the voice of disappointment that says things like 'douche'.
Lol well this thread is pretty much dead now, because on Brian May's site, its said that interviews with Roger, Brian and Roy Thomas Baker aswell as archive interviews with Freddie Mercury are on the new ANATO DVD
Hahahahaha. That moots *that* idea.
Bull shit!You want to collect some pay cheques do some work .And don't think privately May and Taylor ant pissed at Deacon.
Deffo no new John interview - the recent competition to win the NATO DVD on QOL asked the question - "which member of Queen did not contribute to the Making of NATO"
The answer is John, so there's obviously not even any archive interviews, let alone new ones - what a shame there isn;t even any old stuff from when he was a 'public figure'.
The answer is John, so there's obviously not even any archive interviews, let alone new ones - what a shame there isn;t even any old stuff from when he was a 'public figure'.
I'm not really surprised at all that John doesn't give any interviews now or make appearances. He never was much of an outgoing personality while participating in the band. My impression of him is that he's a quiet, introverted person.
Given how rude the media and tabloids can and will be (look at the photo of him in the strip bar), I'd stay out of the lime light as much as possible also especially if it meant I could still make money not having to do anything. He did his time, made his mark, worked his work, and now he can relax and reap the benefits quietly and peacefully. I can't blame him even though I'd love to hear from him. If I were him, I'd not choose to make an appearance or give just one interview because then the pot will be stirred and everyone will keep begging and begging him to just give one more, just do one gig, etc.
Even though his decision to stay out of the lime light is not the one I prefer he make, it is the wisest one in my opinion. Brian also has said many times that John was badly affected by Freddie's death. Maybe he's a deeply sentimental person and just can't allow himself to revisit those happy times when Freddie isn't there to share in it. Of course he did the tribute concert..he paid his respects and now wants to move on. It's ok and I don't think he's being lazy for making this decision. I don't think he's being selfish either. It's his life and he's got a family to spend time with. The world had him for over 20 years.
Given how rude the media and tabloids can and will be (look at the photo of him in the strip bar), I'd stay out of the lime light as much as possible also especially if it meant I could still make money not having to do anything. He did his time, made his mark, worked his work, and now he can relax and reap the benefits quietly and peacefully. I can't blame him even though I'd love to hear from him. If I were him, I'd not choose to make an appearance or give just one interview because then the pot will be stirred and everyone will keep begging and begging him to just give one more, just do one gig, etc.
Even though his decision to stay out of the lime light is not the one I prefer he make, it is the wisest one in my opinion. Brian also has said many times that John was badly affected by Freddie's death. Maybe he's a deeply sentimental person and just can't allow himself to revisit those happy times when Freddie isn't there to share in it. Of course he did the tribute concert..he paid his respects and now wants to move on. It's ok and I don't think he's being lazy for making this decision. I don't think he's being selfish either. It's his life and he's got a family to spend time with. The world had him for over 20 years.