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Post by Hey Man on Dec 17, 2014 15:28:32 GMT -5
Most classic-rock stars might shy away from directly comparing their newest singer with the career-making frontman he replaced. That would seem even more so if the singer in question was the late Freddie Mercury, one of music’s most dynamic and memorable figures.
But Queen‘s Brian May is not most classic-rock stars. In fact, he says Adam Lambert — the former ‘American Idol’ finalist who has been touring with May and fellow remaining Queen co-founder Roger Taylor — is a decided improvement on Mercury, in at least one regard.
“We didn’t look for this guy, but suddenly he’s there — and he can sing all of those lines,” May says of Lambert in a new interview. “See, they’re difficult songs to sing, Queen songs. There’s too much range that plenty of people can’t sing them in the original key — even if they are good singers. Adam comes along, and he can do it easy. He can do it in his sleep! He can sing higher than even Freddie could, in a live situation.”
Lambert first worked with Queen on the ‘Idol’ finale in 2009. Since then, they’ve appeared in several overseas venues before launching an ongoing world tour. Those dates now continue into Europe, with 26 more scheduled shows for 2015. May and Taylor also recently oversaw the release of more never-before-heard material from the Mercury era on a new project titled ‘Queen Forever.’
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Post by Hey Man on Dec 17, 2014 15:37:52 GMT -5
At least we know now that Adam Lambert can sing My Way from Crazy Nights. |
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Post by Justlee on Dec 17, 2014 15:44:14 GMT -5
For fuck's sake
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Post by Steve on Dec 17, 2014 20:41:37 GMT -5
Lambert may be a technically 'better' singer, but there's only one Freddie. I've not heard Lambert and have no desire to.
I'm on a Queen binge just now because I'm ripping all their albums to iTunes. It's been way too long since I've heard some of these songs, and some are very difficult to listen to because my Mum loved them too. I don't think I'll ever be able to play No-One But You again.
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Post by Justlee on Dec 17, 2014 20:44:41 GMT -5
Lambert may be a technically 'better' singer, but there's only one Freddie. I've not heard Lambert and have no desire to. I'm on a Queen binge just now because I'm ripping all their albums to iTunes. It's been way too long since I've heard some of these songs, and some are very difficult to listen to because my Mum loved them too. I don't think I'll ever be able to play No-One But You again. Totally agree....fuck Lambert...he will never be Freddie |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2014 20:49:52 GMT -5
Fuck Lambert? Really? He's doing a fine job singing the songs. Fuck Brian May for throwing his dead bandmate under a bus with his comments.
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Post by Hey Man on Dec 17, 2014 20:54:56 GMT -5
Even if it were true - why say it, especially when the guy is dead.
Did Freddie and Brian May get along or did they always fight? It would seem like May is trying to get back at Freddie or something.
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Post by Justlee on Dec 17, 2014 21:01:07 GMT -5
Fuck Lambert? Really? He's doing a fine job singing the songs. Fuck Brian May for throwing his dead bandmate under a bus with his comments. I don't care for Lambert with Queen...so yea...fuck him. Brian is just trying to sell Queen much like Paul and Gene sell Tommy |
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Post by Hey Man on Dec 17, 2014 21:05:00 GMT -5
Fuck Lambert? Really? He's doing a fine job singing the songs. Fuck Brian May for throwing his dead bandmate under a bus with his comments. I don't care for Lambert with Queen...so yea...fuck him. Brian is just trying to sell Queen much like Paul and Gene sell Tommy How about a supergroup with Adam Lambert, Tommy Thayer, Alec John Such and Bobby Blozer? |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2014 21:09:39 GMT -5
Did Freddie and Brian May get along or did they always fight? It would seem like May is trying to get back at Freddie or something. They got along fine. He's just trying to elevate the current band and justify them being on-stage. |
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Post by Justlee on Dec 17, 2014 21:12:07 GMT -5
Did Freddie and Brian May get along or did they always fight? It would seem like May is trying to get back at Freddie or something. They got along fine. He's just trying to elevate the current band and justify them being on-stage. Exactly. Can't believe anyone in here wouldn't know that with all of the KISS talk. |
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Post by Justlee on Dec 17, 2014 21:12:58 GMT -5
I don't care for Lambert with Queen...so yea...fuck him. Brian is just trying to sell Queen much like Paul and Gene sell Tommy How about a supergroup with Adam Lambert, Tommy Thayer, Alec John Such and Bobby Blozer? Can Tod Howarth play keyboards?? |
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Post by Hey Man on Dec 17, 2014 21:20:15 GMT -5
They got along fine. He's just trying to elevate the current band and justify them being on-stage. Exactly. Can't believe anyone in here wouldn't know that with all of the KISS talk. KISS is one thing. Freddie Mercury is something else. |
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Post by Justlee on Dec 17, 2014 21:21:04 GMT -5
Exactly. Can't believe anyone in here wouldn't know that with all of the KISS talk. KISS is one thing. Freddie Mercury is something else. Ok then...I will put you down as dumbass then....lol |
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Post by Hey Man on Dec 17, 2014 21:22:35 GMT -5
KISS is one thing. Freddie Mercury is something else. Ok then...I will put you down as dumbass then....lol And a Merry Christmas to you too. |
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Post by Steve on Dec 17, 2014 21:41:05 GMT -5
"He can sing higher than even Freddie could, in a live situation.” Freddie once said to a crowd at Wembley 'Hey, you buggers can sing higher than I can!' Does that mean they should hire them? Mariah 'dogs come runnin' ' Carey can sing higher than Rob Halford these days. Should she join Judas Priest? |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2014 12:09:00 GMT -5
Brian May is a cunt.
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