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**Nzoner** · 12-14-2004, 07:00 PM

Nothing is sacred anymore.Being a fan of Queen I can only use a quote from the movie Highlander(which Queen did the music for) in regards to lead singer Freddie Mercury,"There can be only one."

Personally,I think this a bad move and if and when this show hits the states one I will not be going to.

THE TOUR - VH1 REPORT
*Queen to tour in the spring with "The Voice"

Queen is looking to tour in the spring, with Bad Company's Paul Rodgers handling the vocals. Apparently the news was meant to be kept under wraps, but Brian May's Web site has a quote from May himself "endorsing" the news. May said: "It really all came about because of the Fender 50th Anniversary gig that I did with Paul Rodgers. We were both so amazed at the chemistry that was going on in 'All Right Now,' that suddenly it seems blindingly obvious that there was 'something happening here.'" Originally the two were just talking about going it as a duo, but then they got Queen drummer Roger Taylor in on it and a Queen/Rodgers tour began to take shape. The trio will play songs from both the Queen songbook as well as from Bad Company and Rodgers' other band Free. According to May, the tour should be underway by April.

Taco John · 12-15-2004, 12:42 AM

I hate it when aged rockers run out of ideas...

Do like Slash did and form a new band, and leave the old stuff the way that it is.

**grandllama** · 12-15-2004, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Taco John

I hate it when aged rockers run out of ideas...

Do like Slash did and form a new band, and leave the old stuff the way that it is.

dammit I hate when I agree with Taco (which is more often than not... if we could just exorcise him from his love of bruised plum purple and jack o lantern under the 4x4 orange)

**grandllama** · 12-15-2004, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by whoman69

This will be like the Doors without Morrison.

yeah, but it will be better than those benefits they did with George Michael after Freddy died...

ZepSinger · 12-15-2004, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by frazod

Bad idea. Freddie cannot be replaced or duplicated.

What Fraz said.

I say- leave it alone and don't tarnish the legend, man...

**Nzoner** · 12-15-2004, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by tk13

This is horrible news, I don't like the idea, no way he can match Freddie Mercury. Their best bet is to just try and play some new stuff and not try to be a "Paul Rodgers sings all of Freddie's songs" kind of band.

Personally,I'd like to see May and Taylor perform the songs they did with Queen,I'm In Love With My Car,'39 etc and have Rodgers do some Bad Company and Free with some new material mixed in.

Just leave Freddie's stuff alone.

**Bob Dole** · 12-15-2004, 10:27 AM

Video of Queen+Rodgers performing Alright Now.

http://www.texarkanarocks.com/videos...alrightnow.wmv

We Will Rock You and We are the Champions is at

http://www.texarkanarocks.com/videos...rs-rockyou.wmv

stumppy · 12-15-2004, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 4th and Long

What? Are my posts invisible?

Not at all. It's just that anythime you post something we all just look at your Sig. and Avatar pics.

**Nzoner** · 12-15-2004, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob_Dole

Video of Queen+Rodgers performing Alright Now.

http://www.texarkanarocks.com/videos...alrightnow.wmv

We Will Rock You and We are the Champions is at

http://www.texarkanarocks.com/videos...rs-rockyou.wmv

Scott thanks for the links.

Guess I'm a purist though as after viewing this I'm still not sold on Rodgers vocals for a Queen song.It's okay but no way would I pay to see it.

As for All Right Now,that wasn't bad at all and of course Brian May was excellent on the guitar.

OPChief · 12-15-2004, 12:35 PM

"F*** Queen! Paul Rodgers is freakin' brilliant. Here's something for you: Paul Rodgers is a better rock and roll singer than Freddie Mercury was. Period."

Dude, either that is a pi$$ poor attempt at sarcasm, or you are just plain stupid.

I'm not sure how I feel about this. NO ONE could ever compare to Freddie's vocals and the incredible vocal/musical combination the band produced, when all combined with one another. I grew up a huge Queen fan, and I still am. Having started to go to concerts when I was 15 or 16, in 1986, I unfortunately never had the opportunity to see Queen- my most major "never got to see them" concert disappointment. While no one could ever compare to Freddie Mercury, at the same time I would love to be able to see the rest of the band- I'll probably see this tour, provided it comes close to KC. But did I read that right? No John Deacon?

**Bob Dole** · 12-15-2004, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Nzoner 338

Guess I'm a purist though as after viewing this I'm still not sold on Rodgers vocals for a Queen song.It's okay but no way would I pay to see it.

Bob Dole supposes it kind of like the Kirk versus Picard thing except different.

It certinaly isn't Queen with Mercury vocals, but it's apparent that Rodger's isn't trying to be Mercury on vocals. He's not trying to reproduce Mercury's phrasing, and is just being Paul Rodgers singing a Queen song in his own Paul Rodgers way.

If they come out with new original stuff, Bob Dole will definitely check it out. Rodgers still has some ****ing pipes and May ain't lost a lick.

OPChief · 12-15-2004, 12:43 PM

I just listened to those links... Geez, he really butchers "We Will Rock You/We Are the Champions"...

Having said that, its still worth a listen, just to hear Brian May.

**Nzoner** · 12-15-2004, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob_Dole

Bob Dole supposes it kind of like the Kirk versus Picard thing except different.

It certinaly isn't Queen with Mercury vocals, but it's apparent that Rodger's isn't trying to be Mercury on vocals. He's not trying to reproduce Mercury's phrasing, and is just being Paul Rodgers singing a Queen song in his own Paul Rodgers way.

If they come out with new original stuff, Bob Dole will definitely check it out. Rodgers still has some ****ing pipes and May ain't lost a lick.

Absolutely agree and I would love to hear some original stuff from these guys.

Gaz · 12-15-2004, 12:47 PM

I was a big Queen fan back in the day. I loved the intricate harmonies, off-beat tunes and unexpected musical turns. Mercury had a very distinctive voice, but I am not going to say that no one can sing Queen songs. However, I am going to say that Paul Rodgers is not the guy to bring a Queen song to life. Admittedly, the cuts were live and I give a bit of slack for that, but Rodger's voice just does not match the Queen songs.

I saw Queen in concert many years ago. Mercury had a cold, so he avoided the high notes. Still, they put on quite a show.

For those of you who like Brian May's distinctive guitar work [like me], you should check out his CD "Into the Light." There are some very good tunes on that one. "Resurrection,""Into the Light," "Everything I Do" and "Too Much Love Will Kill You" are my favorites.

FWIW, I prefer the Van Hagar sound to Van Halen. Never was a Roth fan.

xoxo~
Gaz
Aging rocker.

**Nzoner** · 12-15-2004, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Gaz

I saw Queen in concert many years ago. Mercury had a cold, so he avoided the high notes. Still, they put on quite a show.

xoxo~
Gaz
Aging rocker.

I had the opportunity to see them in concert twice,quite a show is right.

Thankfully a number of their shows were either filmed or recorded as I'm trying to add all to my collection.So far I've got Live At Wembley and Live Killers on cd,on DVD I have We Will Rock You and their performance on the Live Aid disc set which was just released.I'm hoping to add Queen Live at the Hollywood Bowl next.

Also,while in Vegas this last October I took in the musical We Will Rock You at The Paris and it was unbelieveable.4 stars,two thumbs magnificent.I can't get back to Vegas soon enough to see it again.

**Bob Dole** · 12-15-2004, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Nzoner 338

I had the opportunity to see them in concert twice,quite a show is right.

Thankfully a number of their shows were either filmed or recorded as I'm trying to add all to my collection.

You might want to check out this guy's collection. You've got a long way to go, Joe.

http://www.mercuryparadise.com/hyper...eenVideos.html

12-14-2004, 07:00 PM
Nzoner a haw haw haw Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: MIZZOU Casino cash: $26365802	Hell just froze over Nothing is sacred anymore.Being a fan of Queen I can only use a quote from the movie Highlander(which Queen did the music for) in regards to lead singer Freddie Mercury,"There can be only one." Personally,I think this a bad move and if and when this show hits the states one I will not be going to. THE TOUR - VH1 REPORT *Queen to tour in the spring with "The Voice" Queen is looking to tour in the spring, with Bad Company's Paul Rodgers handling the vocals. Apparently the news was meant to be kept under wraps, but Brian May's Web site has a quote from May himself "endorsing" the news. May said: "It really all came about because of the Fender 50th Anniversary gig that I did with Paul Rodgers. We were both so amazed at the chemistry that was going on in 'All Right Now,' that suddenly it seems blindingly obvious that there was 'something happening here.'" Originally the two were just talking about going it as a duo, but then they got Queen drummer Roger Taylor in on it and a Queen/Rodgers tour began to take shape. The trio will play songs from both the Queen songbook as well as from Bad Company and Rodgers' other band Free. According to May, the tour should be underway by April.
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12-15-2004, 12:42 AM	#31
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12-15-2004, 10:27 AM	#36
Bob Dole King Shit of **** Mountain Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Texarkana, Texas Casino cash: $2284497	Video of Queen+Rodgers performing Alright Now. http://www.texarkanarocks.com/videos...alrightnow.wmv We Will Rock You and We are the Champions is at http://www.texarkanarocks.com/videos...rs-rockyou.wmv
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12-15-2004, 12:35 PM	#39
OPChief Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Shawnee, KS Casino cash: $10004900	"F*** Queen! Paul Rodgers is freakin' brilliant. Here's something for you: Paul Rodgers is a better rock and roll singer than Freddie Mercury was. Period." Dude, either that is a pi$$ poor attempt at sarcasm, or you are just plain stupid. I'm not sure how I feel about this. NO ONE could ever compare to Freddie's vocals and the incredible vocal/musical combination the band produced, when all combined with one another. I grew up a huge Queen fan, and I still am. Having started to go to concerts when I was 15 or 16, in 1986, I unfortunately never had the opportunity to see Queen- my most major "never got to see them" concert disappointment. While no one could ever compare to Freddie Mercury, at the same time I would love to be able to see the rest of the band- I'll probably see this tour, provided it comes close to KC. But did I read that right? No John Deacon? Last edited by OPChief; 12-15-2004 at 12:40 PM..
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12-15-2004, 12:43 PM	#41
OPChief Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Shawnee, KS Casino cash: $10004900	I just listened to those links... Geez, he really butchers "We Will Rock You/We Are the Champions"... Having said that, its still worth a listen, just to hear Brian May.
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12-15-2004, 12:47 PM	#43
Gaz Defense Homer Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Rancho Gaz Casino cash: $10010793	Best wishes, guys... I was a big Queen fan back in the day. I loved the intricate harmonies, off-beat tunes and unexpected musical turns. Mercury had a very distinctive voice, but I am not going to say that no one can sing Queen songs. However, I am going to say that Paul Rodgers is not the guy to bring a Queen song to life. Admittedly, the cuts were live and I give a bit of slack for that, but Rodger's voice just does not match the Queen songs. I saw Queen in concert many years ago. Mercury had a cold, so he avoided the high notes. Still, they put on quite a show. For those of you who like Brian May's distinctive guitar work [like me], you should check out his CD "Into the Light." There are some very good tunes on that one. "Resurrection,""Into the Light," "Everything I Do" and "Too Much Love Will Kill You" are my favorites. FWIW, I prefer the Van Hagar sound to Van Halen. Never was a Roth fan. xoxo~ Gaz Aging rocker.
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