Queen news..

[Tom Jrnyfn]

This is exciting news..If you missed last years tour, don't miss this one..Great show




Roger talks about upcoming Queen Tour

Wed 15 Nov 06
ROGER TAYLOR - UK HOF INTERVIEW

Article from Brian May.com





Roger Taylor attended the UK Hall of Fame Awards last night at Alexandra Palace, and had the privilege to induct Led Zeppelin, as well as play drums in a supergroup, with 31-piece orchestra and choir, on 3 Beatles songs - ‘Golden Slumbers’, ‘Carry The Weight’ and ‘The End’ - in tribute to producer George Martin, who was also being honoured with an induction.

Roger also talked to Mark Radcliffe of BBC Radio 2. He was asked about recording new material with Paul Rodgers. He said that they were in the studio and everything was going great and would be a new Queen album. They didn't want to go on tour without some new stuff, so as not to be called "Revivalists" and that it would be some months before they went out on tour again.

[RedWingFan]

This is exciting news..If you missed last years tour, don't miss this one..Great show




Roger talks about upcoming Queen Tour

Wed 15 Nov 06
ROGER TAYLOR - UK HOF INTERVIEW

Article from Brian May.com





Roger Taylor attended the UK Hall of Fame Awards last night at Alexandra Palace, and had the privilege to induct Led Zeppelin, as well as play drums in a supergroup, with 31-piece orchestra and choir, on 3 Beatles songs - ‘Golden Slumbers’, ‘Carry The Weight’ and ‘The End’ - in tribute to producer George Martin, who was also being honoured with an induction.

Roger also talked to Mark Radcliffe of BBC Radio 2. He was asked about recording new material with Paul Rodgers. He said that they were in the studio and everything was going great and would be a new Queen album. They didn't want to go on tour without some new stuff, so as not to be called "Revivalists" and that it would be some months before they went out on tour again.

Sorry Roger, Queen died with Freddie. No one sadder about that than me. I would have loved to see Queen live

[lights1961]

This is exciting news..If you missed last years tour, don't miss this one..Great show




Roger talks about upcoming Queen Tour

Wed 15 Nov 06
ROGER TAYLOR - UK HOF INTERVIEW

Article from Brian May.com





Roger Taylor attended the UK Hall of Fame Awards last night at Alexandra Palace, and had the privilege to induct Led Zeppelin, as well as play drums in a supergroup, with 31-piece orchestra and choir, on 3 Beatles songs - ‘Golden Slumbers’, ‘Carry The Weight’ and ‘The End’ - in tribute to producer George Martin, who was also being honoured with an induction.

Roger also talked to Mark Radcliffe of BBC Radio 2. He was asked about recording new material with Paul Rodgers. He said that they were in the studio and everything was going great and would be a new Queen album. They didn't want to go on tour without some new stuff, so as not to be called "Revivalists" and that it would be some months before they went out on tour again.

Sorry Roger, Queen died with Freddie. No one sadder about that than me. I would have loved to see Queen live

sorry Queen never dies... Pau Rogers was fabulous with em this past year on tour... and it pays tribute to Freddie to have the Queen music live on with live performances and new music...

Rick

[RedWingFan]

This is exciting news..If you missed last years tour, don't miss this one..Great show




Roger talks about upcoming Queen Tour

Wed 15 Nov 06
ROGER TAYLOR - UK HOF INTERVIEW

Article from Brian May.com





Roger Taylor attended the UK Hall of Fame Awards last night at Alexandra Palace, and had the privilege to induct Led Zeppelin, as well as play drums in a supergroup, with 31-piece orchestra and choir, on 3 Beatles songs - ‘Golden Slumbers’, ‘Carry The Weight’ and ‘The End’ - in tribute to producer George Martin, who was also being honoured with an induction.

Roger also talked to Mark Radcliffe of BBC Radio 2. He was asked about recording new material with Paul Rodgers. He said that they were in the studio and everything was going great and would be a new Queen album. They didn't want to go on tour without some new stuff, so as not to be called "Revivalists" and that it would be some months before they went out on tour again.

Sorry Roger, Queen died with Freddie. No one sadder about that than me. I would have loved to see Queen live

sorry Queen never dies... Pau Rogers was fabulous with em this past year on tour... and it pays tribute to Freddie to have the Queen music live on with live performances and new music...

Rick

Queen's obviously dead to John Deacon, he didn't tour with them did he? He said he'd never play for anyone other than Freddie. They had to convince him to play the FM tribute after Freddie's death. I'd love to see Brian May solo though. I loved both his cd's. But it's not Queen w/o Freddie. "pays tribute to Freddie" I'll agree that it's a tribute band, but not Queen

[conversationpc]

Queen's obviously dead to John Deacon, he didn't tour with them did he? He said he'd never play for anyone other than Freddie. They had to convince him to play the FM tribute after Freddie's death. I'd love to see Brian May solo though. I loved both his cd's. But it's not Queen w/o Freddie. "pays tribute to Freddie" I'll agree that it's a tribute band, but not Queen

I can accept Journey being Journey without Steve Perry. However, Queen seems to be a whole different ballgame. I agree. It's just not Queen without Freddie.

[AR]

Queen's obviously dead to John Deacon, he didn't tour with them did he? He said he'd never play for anyone other than Freddie. They had to convince him to play the FM tribute after Freddie's death. I'd love to see Brian May solo though. I loved both his cd's. But it's not Queen w/o Freddie. "pays tribute to Freddie" I'll agree that it's a tribute band, but not Queen

I can accept Journey being Journey without Steve Perry. However, Queen seems to be a whole different ballgame. I agree. It's just not Queen without Freddie.

That's why they call it "Queen + Paul Rodgers"

Freddie is Queen, but this project with Paul Rodgers makes for an excellent evening of music. Don't get caught up in the semantics of what it's called. Pick up the Return of the Champions DVD - it's fun to watch.

[conversationpc]

Queen's obviously dead to John Deacon, he didn't tour with them did he? He said he'd never play for anyone other than Freddie. They had to convince him to play the FM tribute after Freddie's death. I'd love to see Brian May solo though. I loved both his cd's. But it's not Queen w/o Freddie. "pays tribute to Freddie" I'll agree that it's a tribute band, but not Queen

I can accept Journey being Journey without Steve Perry. However, Queen seems to be a whole different ballgame. I agree. It's just not Queen without Freddie.

That's why they call it "Queen + Paul Rodgers"

Freddie is Queen, but this project with Paul Rodgers makes for an excellent evening of music. Don't get caught up in the semantics of what it's called. Pick up the Return of the Champions DVD - it's fun to watch.

AR, you need a new hot chick in your sig. That one's not doing much for me anymore.

[AR]

AR, you need a new hot chick in your sig. That one's not doing much for me anymore.

I know, I've been lazy about it.

[Tom Jrnyfn]

I never seen Queen with Freddie, but the show I seen earlier this year was amazing..One of the best I've ever seen..What I liked is that Roger and Brian did their own thing too..I would say that Paul was of stage for at least 30-40 minutes of the show. Plus, you get a few Bad Co, Free songs.."Allright Now " brought the house down.. I think the show blended very well.. No one will ever replace Freddie.

Queen spares no expenses..Everything was top notch..Production, lights, sound etc..Those guys travel with an army on the road..

[Uncle heFTy]

This is exciting news..If you missed last years tour, don't miss this one..Great show




Roger talks about upcoming Queen Tour

Wed 15 Nov 06
ROGER TAYLOR - UK HOF INTERVIEW

Article from Brian May.com





Roger Taylor attended the UK Hall of Fame Awards last night at Alexandra Palace, and had the privilege to induct Led Zeppelin, as well as play drums in a supergroup, with 31-piece orchestra and choir, on 3 Beatles songs - ‘Golden Slumbers’, ‘Carry The Weight’ and ‘The End’ - in tribute to producer George Martin, who was also being honoured with an induction.

Roger also talked to Mark Radcliffe of BBC Radio 2. He was asked about recording new material with Paul Rodgers. He said that they were in the studio and everything was going great and would be a new Queen album. They didn't want to go on tour without some new stuff, so as not to be called "Revivalists" and that it would be some months before they went out on tour again.

Sorry Roger, Queen died with Freddie. No one sadder about that than me. I would have loved to see Queen live

If you listen to the sound file or read the full article http://www.brianmay.com then you will hear Roger confirm that he and Brian are Queen, that John has retired. I saw them 10/12 times with Paul Rogers and they are a very good band. Also saw PR on his own in October and he was pretty dashed good too. Hopefully this new material will be harder, more blues oriented and will be welcome by many people.

Uncle heFTy

[RedWingFan]

This is exciting news..If you missed last years tour, don't miss this one..Great show

Roger talks about upcoming Queen Tour

Wed 15 Nov 06
ROGER TAYLOR - UK HOF INTERVIEW

Article from Brian May.com

Roger Taylor attended the UK Hall of Fame Awards last night at Alexandra Palace, and had the privilege to induct Led Zeppelin, as well as play drums in a supergroup, with 31-piece orchestra and choir, on 3 Beatles songs - ‘Golden Slumbers’, ‘Carry The Weight’ and ‘The End’ - in tribute to producer George Martin, who was also being honoured with an induction.

Roger also talked to Mark Radcliffe of BBC Radio 2. He was asked about recording new material with Paul Rodgers. He said that they were in the studio and everything was going great and would be a new Queen album. They didn't want to go on tour without some new stuff, so as not to be called "Revivalists" and that it would be some months before they went out on tour again.

Sorry Roger, Queen died with Freddie. No one sadder about that than me. I would have loved to see Queen live

If you listen to the sound file or read the full article http://www.brianmay.com then you will hear Roger confirm that he and Brian are Queen, that John has retired. I saw them 10/12 times with Paul Rogers and they are a very good band. Also saw PR on his own in October and he was pretty dashed good too. Hopefully this new material will be harder, more blues oriented and will be welcome by many people.

Uncle heFTy

Of course they have rights to the name. But John has stated in the past he had no desire to play for any other singer than Freddie. So I'd tend to believe that if Fred was still with us, John would also be aboard. That was one of the great things about the band it was always the 4 original members for 20+years.
Maybe the best way I can get my point across is to compare it as if Paul McCartney and Ringo decided to get a couple guys to fill out a 4 piece and go out as the Beatles. I mean it's just not right. And I think Freddie was a bigger loss to Queen, than Lennon was to the Beatles. By that I mean the Beatles had another good leg to stand on w/ McCartney. Make sense??? I didn't think so

[Just Mindy]

This is cool news, I'd love to see them. I really don't care what they call themselves, they're a group of talented musicians, and should put on a fantastic show.

Of course, Freddie would have been my number one choice for that spot as frontman, but I that ain't happening. Losing Freddie was an awful thing, but the show must go on for the other guys, if this is what they want. It's a good thing that they want to get out there and play, especially new music. Life goes on

[NealIsGod]

What some people fail to see is that musicians don't write songs so the songs can die with them. The songs are supposed to last forever.

[Lilla_Forever]

What some people fail to see is that musicians don't write songs so the songs can die with them. The songs are supposed to last forever.

There is great truth in that...I saw a concert with Paul Rodgers and Queen on tv recently and I thought it was excellent! I did seem to hear Rodgers having problems with the higher notes in some of the songs (his voice is very different from Freddie's) but overall it was just great. I would catch their show if they came my way.

[ArnelRox]

Freddie is Queen, but this project with Paul Rodgers makes for an excellent evening of music. Don't get caught up in the semantics of what it's called. Pick up the Return of the Champions DVD - it's fun to watch.

Hearing u say that makes me wonder (since I generally respect ur opinion - oh but not about Perry & Freddie is my other favorite).

I've seen clips on YouTube of Queen w/Paul & they just made me feel ill. I can't imagine it. I would have accepted JSS w/Queen. He fits IMHO. But Paul Rodgers just didn't sound right to me on the clips I heard. IMHO that was like asking Billy Joel to sing lead for Journey.

[Melissa]

Freddie is Queen, but this project with Paul Rodgers makes for an excellent evening of music. Don't get caught up in the semantics of what it's called. Pick up the Return of the Champions DVD - it's fun to watch.

Hearing u say that makes me wonder (since I generally respect ur opinion - oh but not about Perry & Freddie is my other favorite).

I've seen clips on YouTube of Queen w/Paul & they just made me feel ill. I can't imagine it. I would have accepted JSS w/Queen. He fits IMHO. But Paul Rodgers just didn't sound right to me on the clips I heard. IMHO that was like asking Billy Joel to sing lead for Journey.

Have to agree, JSS doing Queen is amazing, I have the cd & dvd he did, looooove them both.

[larryfromnextdoor]

its just a rock concert... simple, you go to be entertained for a couple of hours.. these guys have known each other for many years, they are mates, they get along, all have written great songs,, its a way for people to get out and hear some cool tunes with others.. and hear incredible musicians play real loud some great stuff.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOWH53oqmiE

[Enigma869]

My only experience listening to "Queen" with Paul Rodgers was during the VH1 Rock Honors where they were honored with Def Leppard. I came away from that thinking "YIKES"! That is not Queen, period! I'll be the first to admit that I don't know a whole lot about Rodgers (although, interestingly enough, I've heard some on message boards refer to the guy as a "legend"). If that voice makes a "legend", then Perry is God! None of the "old" Queen music he was singing sounded even remotely familiar to me. I just can't believe a band with the legacy Queen has would completely re-arrange such classic songs...Sacrilege, in my opinion. I realize that we can't bring Freddie back, but, at least retire the name Queen with some dignity!


John from Boston

[Greg]

My only experience listening to "Queen" with Paul Rodgers was during the VH1 Rock Honors where they were honored with Def Leppard. I came away from that thinking "YIKES"! That is not Queen, period! I'll be the first to admit that I don't know a whole lot about Rodgers (although, interestingly enough, I've heard some on message boards refer to the guy as a "legend"). If that voice makes a "legend", then Perry is God! None of the "old" Queen music he was singing sounded even remotely familiar to me. I just can't believe a band with the legacy Queen has would completely re-arrange such classic songs...Sacrilege, in my opinion. I realize that we can't bring Freddie back, but, at least retire the name Queen with some dignity!


John from Boston

I disagree. You have never heard of Bad Company? Paul Rodgers is a legend! Again, as someone else pointed out, this is Queen + Paul Rodgers. To me, it's combining great queen songs with great Bad Company songs. I think Rodgers does the songs justice -- yeah he doesn't sound like FM, but he still rocks those songs! To me, it's the same as Sammy Hagar singing in Van Halen and singing DLR songs....

[ArnelRox]

its just a rock concert... simple, you go to be entertained for a couple of hours.. these guys have known each other for many years, they are mates, they get along, all have written great songs,, its a way for people to get out and hear some cool tunes with others.. and hear incredible musicians play real loud some great stuff.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOWH53oqmiE

Sorry Larry but Paul Rodgers singing Freddie is just awful to me. I cannot dig it. I would NOT be entertained during a show. My 2 favorite singers in the whole world are Freddie & Perry. I'm glad they're all having fun doing these numbers. But to me it is sacreligious. I would LOVE to see JSS do them live. That would be a treat for me. Hearing the way he does them, he pays them the homage they deserve. Paul Rodgers, no. It is not my schtick. But I'm glad it works for u & others.

[ArnelRox]

If that voice makes a "legend", then Perry is God!

Thank u John.

Bad Company a legend? Pffft.

[Enigma869]

My only experience listening to "Queen" with Paul Rodgers was during the VH1 Rock Honors where they were honored with Def Leppard. I came away from that thinking "YIKES"! That is not Queen, period! I'll be the first to admit that I don't know a whole lot about Rodgers (although, interestingly enough, I've heard some on message boards refer to the guy as a "legend"). If that voice makes a "legend", then Perry is God! None of the "old" Queen music he was singing sounded even remotely familiar to me. I just can't believe a band with the legacy Queen has would completely re-arrange such classic songs...Sacrilege, in my opinion. I realize that we can't bring Freddie back, but, at least retire the name Queen with some dignity!


John from Boston

I disagree. You have never heard of Bad Company? Paul Rodgers is a legend! Again, as someone else pointed out, this is Queen + Paul Rodgers. To me, it's combining great queen songs with great Bad Company songs. I think Rodgers does the songs justice -- yeah he doesn't sound like FM, but he still rocks those songs! To me, it's the same as Sammy Hagar singing in Van Halen and singing DLR songs....

Hey...this is a message board, dude! It's more than okay to disagree. To answer your question...Yes...I have heard of Bad Company. That said, I'm 36 years old, so more of a child of the 80's than the 70's, so outside of "Feel Like Makin' Love", I don't know much about Bad Company. Also, for the record, just because a guy's vocals worked for one band 30 years ago doesn't mean his vocals work in another band in 2006! As I said, if you think Rodgers is a "legend", more power to you. His vocals don't impress me, even a little bit, on Queen material!

John from Boston

[The Ghost Rider]

Bad Company a legend? Pffft.

Yes, Bad Company IS a legend. In the grand Rock-and-Roll world...I'd say much more so than Journey.

[lights1961]

Bad Company a legend? Pffft.

Yes, Bad Company IS a legend. In the grand Rock-and-Roll world...I'd say much more so than Journey.

YEP.. I agree here... BADCO had some awesome songs in the mid 70s... FREE was great as well... and to me QUEEN + Paul Rogers is classic!!



Rick

[McNeil]

My only experience listening to "Queen" with Paul Rodgers was during the VH1 Rock Honors where they were honored with Def Leppard. I came away from that thinking "YIKES"! That is not Queen, period! I'll be the first to admit that I don't know a whole lot about Rodgers (although, interestingly enough, I've heard some on message boards refer to the guy as a "legend"). If that voice makes a "legend", then Perry is God! None of the "old" Queen music he was singing sounded even remotely familiar to me. I just can't believe a band with the legacy Queen has would completely re-arrange such classic songs...Sacrilege, in my opinion. I realize that we can't bring Freddie back, but, at least retire the name Queen with some dignity!


John from Boston

showing your ignorance of rock vocalist heritages there mate... Free and Bad Co were right there at the start of "modern rock/blues" the guys rating as a vocalist is comparable to Hendrix status as the godfather of modern rock guitar!! His style has been emulated by many.. most noticeably Lou Gramm of Foreigner!!

go around the world(esp Europe).. take a popularity poll or similar.. and I assure you.. Rodgers is far and away better known than Perry, although my personal preference is for Perrys vocals!!

[McNeil]

Bad Company a legend? Pffft.

Yes, Bad Company IS a legend. In the grand Rock-and-Roll world...I'd say much more so than Journey.

without a shadow of a doubt!!

[Enigma869]

Bad Company a legend? Pffft.

Yes, Bad Company IS a legend. In the grand Rock-and-Roll world...I'd say much more so than Journey.

Let's face it folks...the term "legend" is a VERY subjective term. It's easy to say a band or an artist you like is a "legend". I've looked at some industry list, and the only Bad Company album anywhere on the list is "Swan Song" that sold a whopping 5 million copies, or to put that another way, about 10 million fewer than Journey's "Greatest Hits", 4 million fewer than Journey's "Escape", or to really prove a point, about 3 million fewer copies than New Kids On The Block "Hanging Tough".

One more fact I'd point to is that Bad Company has sold a total of 15.5 million albums, in total (meaning anything and everything they've ever recorded!). Journey's Greatest Hits has sold about that many copies! I realize that fans of a given band will say album sales don't matter, but honestly, I'm not sure you can discount this. It's sort of like a professional athlete's stats. The numbers are what they are and when compared with many other artists, Bad Company has some not so impressive numbers! So, my question is...What the hell makes a band or singer a "legend"? There has to be more to it than just liking the music. For instance...I despise the Rolling Stones and think my parrot can sing better than Mick Jagger. That said, I don't know how anyone can't say the Stones are a legendary band!

John from Boston

[The Ghost Rider]

Bad Company a legend? Pffft.

Yes, Bad Company IS a legend. In the grand Rock-and-Roll world...I'd say much more so than Journey.

Let's face it folks...the term "legend" is a VERY subjective term. It's easy to say a band or an artist you like is a "legend". I've looked at some industry list, and the only Bad Company album anywhere on the list is "Swan Song" that sold a whopping 5 million copies, or to put that another way, about 10 million fewer than Journey's "Greatest Hits", 4 million fewer than Journey's "Escape", or to really prove a point, about 3 million fewer copies than New Kids On The Block "Hanging Tough".

One more fact I'd point to is that Bad Company has sold a total of 15.5 million albums, in total (meaning anything and everything they've ever recorded!). Journey's Greatest Hits has sold about that many copies! I realize that fans of a given band will say album sales don't matter, but honestly, I'm not sure you can discount this. It's sort of like a professional athlete's stats. The numbers are what they are and when compared with many other artists, Bad Company has some not so impressive numbers! So, my question is...What the hell makes a band or singer a "legend"? There has to be more to it than just liking the music. For instance...I despise the Rolling Stones and think my parrot can sing better than Mick Jagger. That said, I don't know how anyone can't say the Stones are a legendary band!

John from Boston

I understand your point. Of course, "legend" is a subjective term.

But...

I'll bet that if you polled music fans worldwide...that the overwhelming majority would condiser the band Bad Company as music "legends".

And the majority of those fans would also probably not see the band Journey as "legends".

I'm not trying to put down Journey, I'm just stating what I feel to be a fact.

[larryfromnextdoor]

when comparing numbers, remember that 1970's numbers are different than 80's,,, selling 1 million in the early 70's might be compared to 5 million now.. you just didnt sell 5 or more million unless you were the Sound of Music, or Frampton Comes alive... West Side Story, before that,,

[Angiekay]

I think Bad Company is legendary in the talent and power house history of the band and the bands that other members have been in. Combined, they will all hold a place in history. Paul and Simon Kirke coming from Free. Paul's work with The Law(with Kenny Jones of the Who), The Firm(with Jimmy Page), along with Bad Co. Swan Song was started by Led Zeppelin and they took Bad Comany under their wing and Jimmy Page and Paul Rodgers have been long friends, collaboraters, and band mates. Rick Willis: Bad Company and Foreigner, Boz Burrell from King Crimson...the people and talent that have come through that band is what makes it legendary, not that they sold a few records.