QUEEN TO REFORM
Discussion
I withhold judgement. The history of rock is full of "irreplaceable" band members who turn out to be replaceable after all.
Though admittedly Mercury left some pretty big shoes to fill.
Do you know I cried when he died? Of course not - I've never mentioned it before. Not sure whether or not my cat being run over on the same day had anything to do with it. In my head anyway the two are connected events. RIP Jes and Freddie.
Though admittedly Mercury left some pretty big shoes to fill.
Do you know I cried when he died? Of course not - I've never mentioned it before. Not sure whether or not my cat being run over on the same day had anything to do with it. In my head anyway the two are connected events. RIP Jes and Freddie.
Nooooo! Don't do it!!!
It's not needed. Yes, Queen were an excellent group (IMHO obviously!) but Freddie's vocals and songwriting input were unique (In the same way that Brian's guitar sound is so unique).
If they want to add a new lead vocalist to the existing line up, then I feel that they should not keep the Queen name. They wouldn't even need to call themselves Queen II as everyone will soon realise just who they were.
By all means, add a new 'front person' but please, please please don't attempt to re-do any of the existing material. (Is it just me, or do almost all 'cover versions' sound much worse than the originals???)
Personally, I think they should release more solo songs / albums (Fun In Space was great!)
It's not needed. Yes, Queen were an excellent group (IMHO obviously!) but Freddie's vocals and songwriting input were unique (In the same way that Brian's guitar sound is so unique).
If they want to add a new lead vocalist to the existing line up, then I feel that they should not keep the Queen name. They wouldn't even need to call themselves Queen II as everyone will soon realise just who they were.
By all means, add a new 'front person' but please, please please don't attempt to re-do any of the existing material. (Is it just me, or do almost all 'cover versions' sound much worse than the originals???)
Personally, I think they should release more solo songs / albums (Fun In Space was great!)
Plotloss said:
I withhold judgement. The history of rock is full of "irreplaceable" band members who turn out to be replaceable after all.
I am assuming you didnt see the inaugural C4 Musical Hall Of Fame ceremony?
It was cringeworthy.
I confess I did not. The rest of Queen seem to think the Rodgers move is good though...
Oh well let's wait and see. You're probably right.
I lived below Spike Edney for a couple of years. Queen fans will know him as the keyboardist, sometimes known as the fifth member. I rented the flat from a pal who had lived there for a couple of years before moving to Edinburgh. Anyway we shared a garden with Spike and the story goes that, one summer sunday lunchtime, Chris (my pal) wandered into the kitchen to discover what looked for all the world like a poodle in a linen suit (from behind anyway) rooting around in his fridge. It transpired that Brian May was round for a barbecue at his mate Spike's house, and wandered into the wrong kitchen in search of a fresh beer.
Last I heard Spike was playing a band with Fish from Marillion and Tony Hadley. Nice chap though.
Last I heard Spike was playing a band with Fish from Marillion and Tony Hadley. Nice chap though.
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