Dear fellow Queen fans,
Not to be smart or anything, but don't you think that it might be possible that Brian, Roger, and Paul might only be doing this for the money? What I mean to say is that those three men have made so much money throughout their own careers and have become legends in their own right. Are they greedy for more attention? Do they feel that they have become forgotten?
And the over used question "Why isn't John participating?" For some reason I get the feeling that John has been fighting with Brian and Roger. I know John has a family and a life, but so do Roger and Brian. For what good reason isn't John recording with Queen and Paul Rodgers?
I guess what I'm trying to get across is that it seems that all of the sudden Queen (Brian and Roger) have just blown everybody away in just two years. They've started a musical, they've gone on a world tour, they've gone on a United States tour, they've released that new tribute album called Killer Queen, they've also released Return of the Champions CD and DVD, they've rereleased A Night of the Opera, ETC. A lot has happened in the last two years, it just seems wierd...
Now don't get me wrong guys, I love Queen. Its just I feel that they aren't the same bunch of guys they used to be. Lets get something else straight, I'm not one of those fans who hate Paul Rodgers. I love what he's brought to Queen in the last two years or so. It really is great stuff.
Anyway, feel free to argue with me or agree. But before you post do yourself a favor and really think about how the band has changed. I'm asking you guys this because I don't want to believe that Brian and Roger have become greedy old bastards. Take care...and enlighten me.
Steve
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Q. Are they doing it for the money?
A. Of course. Would you do your job for free? On a less "greedy" note, I'm sure Brian and Roger want to make music together instead of just sitting around idly for the rest of their lives. Surely, they get joy out of performing live together?
Q. Why no John involvement?
A. Because he doesn't want to. I'm sure he feels that he's done all that he wants to do and would like to remain with his children and wife as long as he can.
Would you be questioning their intentions if it WASN'T Q+PR, if they had gone out solo or as a duet? They aren't Queen anymore, anyone who thinks otherwise is foolish; they're a new band, but they're also a brand. Obviously, something has sparked their interest to record new music, but if it went out as something other than Q+PR, it wouldn't receive as much recognition. And they've been Q+PR since March 2005, so it would also be foolish to change their name this far into their revitalization.
A. Of course. Would you do your job for free? On a less "greedy" note, I'm sure Brian and Roger want to make music together instead of just sitting around idly for the rest of their lives. Surely, they get joy out of performing live together?
Q. Why no John involvement?
A. Because he doesn't want to. I'm sure he feels that he's done all that he wants to do and would like to remain with his children and wife as long as he can.
Would you be questioning their intentions if it WASN'T Q+PR, if they had gone out solo or as a duet? They aren't Queen anymore, anyone who thinks otherwise is foolish; they're a new band, but they're also a brand. Obviously, something has sparked their interest to record new music, but if it went out as something other than Q+PR, it wouldn't receive as much recognition. And they've been Q+PR since March 2005, so it would also be foolish to change their name this far into their revitalization.
Thank you so much Lester, what was I thinking? I must have been losing it... *slaps self in the face*
Their was no sarcasm their...
Their was no sarcasm their...
Oh and, WWRY was in 2001/2. They've been getting a lot of attention ever since 2000. I remember wondering why all these Queen related accolades and docus were coming from at the time. It was a weirdly interesting time. And that's from the last 5 years.
Adam.
Adam.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Metal Head wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Thank you so much Lester, what was I thinking? I must have been losing it... *slaps self in the face*
Their was no sarcasm their...[/QUOTE]
I can't tell if you're actually being sarcastic -- my meter is broken -- but it's up to you what you decide. If you want to believe that Brian and Roger are taking a crap on the Queen name and are just doing it for the money, then there's no way anyone can change your mind. If you want to believe they genuinely like performing with each other and are glad to have found a catalyst (Paul) to get out on stage again, while making a bit of money as well, then there's no way anyone can change your mind.
Their was no sarcasm their...[/QUOTE]
I can't tell if you're actually being sarcastic -- my meter is broken -- but it's up to you what you decide. If you want to believe that Brian and Roger are taking a crap on the Queen name and are just doing it for the money, then there's no way anyone can change your mind. If you want to believe they genuinely like performing with each other and are glad to have found a catalyst (Paul) to get out on stage again, while making a bit of money as well, then there's no way anyone can change your mind.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Adam Baboolal wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Oh and, WWRY was in 2001/2. They've been getting a lot of attention ever since 2000. I remember wondering why all these Queen related accolades and docus were coming from at the time. It was a weirdly interesting time. And that's from the last 5 years.
Adam.[/QUOTE]
*Slaps self in the face again* (I didn't become a fan until 2003...and I typed this crap in the few minutes of free time I had. I know better than that, sorry... *blushes and hides in corner*
Adam.[/QUOTE]
*Slaps self in the face again* (I didn't become a fan until 2003...and I typed this crap in the few minutes of free time I had. I know better than that, sorry... *blushes and hides in corner*
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Lester Burnham wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Metal Head wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Thank you so much Lester, what was I thinking? I must have been losing it... *slaps self in the face*
Their was no sarcasm their...[/QUOTE]
I can't tell if you're actually being sarcastic -- my meter is broken -- but it's up to you what you decide. If you want to believe that Brian and Roger are taking a crap on the Queen name and are just doing it for the money, then there's no way anyone can change your mind. If you want to believe they genuinely like performing with each other and are glad to have found a catalyst (Paul) to get out on stage again, while making a bit of money as well, then there's no way anyone can change your mind.[/QUOTE]
I really wasn't sure what to believe. But now that I think of it, The Rolling Stones have been together for all these years because they enjoy playing together. And if it wasn't for Freddie's unfortunate death Queen would be doing the same. I still think its sad that John Deacon doesn't want to be apart of Queen anymore, but thats his decision...and I respect that. It's his life, not ours.
Hey, and thanks for the reply. I was hoping somebody would come by and knock me back to my senses.
Their was no sarcasm their...[/QUOTE]
I can't tell if you're actually being sarcastic -- my meter is broken -- but it's up to you what you decide. If you want to believe that Brian and Roger are taking a crap on the Queen name and are just doing it for the money, then there's no way anyone can change your mind. If you want to believe they genuinely like performing with each other and are glad to have found a catalyst (Paul) to get out on stage again, while making a bit of money as well, then there's no way anyone can change your mind.[/QUOTE]
I really wasn't sure what to believe. But now that I think of it, The Rolling Stones have been together for all these years because they enjoy playing together. And if it wasn't for Freddie's unfortunate death Queen would be doing the same. I still think its sad that John Deacon doesn't want to be apart of Queen anymore, but thats his decision...and I respect that. It's his life, not ours.
Hey, and thanks for the reply. I was hoping somebody would come by and knock me back to my senses.
u know Queen: they're just bored.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]skiqueen wrote: [/QUOTENAME]u know Queen: they're just bored.[/QUOTE]
i mean, Rog n Bri. i dont think i should have used Queen.....
i mean, Rog n Bri. i dont think i should have used Queen.....
you shouldn't... But Brian and Roger can.
SKIQUEEN:
Thank you for once again hijacking a perfectly innocent Queen-related thread. Unfortunately for you, you are not and never will be a member of Queen, so Brian and Roger's choice to continue using the Queen name will never really affect you. Don't watch their shows, don't buy "Return Of The Champions" and don't let yourself get the least bit excited when Queen + Paul Rodgers tours next year and comes to a city near you.
Here's how Q+PR works:
1. Freddie Mercury died of AIDS.
2. John Deacon retired.
3. Brian May and Roger Taylor, founding members of Queen*, decide to go on tour.
4. Paul Rodgers does the singing (Freddie Mercury couldn't make it).
5. Danny Miranda plays bass (John Deacon chose not to tour. Again, he's retired).
*Brian and Roger, now being the two remaining founding members who own copyrights as well as full rights to the Queen name, have every right in the book to use Queen as their current band's name. They even have John Deacon's blessing!
If you'll take the "Queen" from statement 3 and combine it with "Paul Rodgers" from statement 4, you get motherfucking Queen + Paul Rodgers. Stop the bitching. Be glad that one of the greatest rock bands to ever exist are still together, in part and have one hell of a great singer fronting them. Better than Queen + Anastasia, isn't it?
Thank you for once again hijacking a perfectly innocent Queen-related thread. Unfortunately for you, you are not and never will be a member of Queen, so Brian and Roger's choice to continue using the Queen name will never really affect you. Don't watch their shows, don't buy "Return Of The Champions" and don't let yourself get the least bit excited when Queen + Paul Rodgers tours next year and comes to a city near you.
Here's how Q+PR works:
1. Freddie Mercury died of AIDS.
2. John Deacon retired.
3. Brian May and Roger Taylor, founding members of Queen*, decide to go on tour.
4. Paul Rodgers does the singing (Freddie Mercury couldn't make it).
5. Danny Miranda plays bass (John Deacon chose not to tour. Again, he's retired).
*Brian and Roger, now being the two remaining founding members who own copyrights as well as full rights to the Queen name, have every right in the book to use Queen as their current band's name. They even have John Deacon's blessing!
If you'll take the "Queen" from statement 3 and combine it with "Paul Rodgers" from statement 4, you get motherfucking Queen + Paul Rodgers. Stop the bitching. Be glad that one of the greatest rock bands to ever exist are still together, in part and have one hell of a great singer fronting them. Better than Queen + Anastasia, isn't it?
If they were doing this for charity like The Who, they'd have a little more credibility in the real world outside of fandom.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]mrjordy wrote:*Brian and Roger, now being the two remaining founding members who own copyrights as well as full rights to the Queen name, have every right in the book to use Queen as their current band's name.[/QUOTE]
They may have the legal right to call themselves Queen...........
They may have the legal right to call themselves Queen...........
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]kenny8 wrote: [/QUOTENAME]
If they were doing this for charity like The Who, they'd have a little more credibility in the real world outside of fandom.[/QUOTE]
He's got a point. You'd think or at least hope that Brian and Roger are donating money towards finding a cure for AIDS. Lets hope that the new album's profit will go towards a good cause, not Brian's dessert.
If they were doing this for charity like The Who, they'd have a little more credibility in the real world outside of fandom.[/QUOTE]
He's got a point. You'd think or at least hope that Brian and Roger are donating money towards finding a cure for AIDS. Lets hope that the new album's profit will go towards a good cause, not Brian's dessert.
It'd be fair to say they've probably given more to charity through record sales than you guys have. Let's not try and get all moral high-horsie, eh? It just sounds stupid.