I'm going to see Queen live! - VGF

Koga · 01-29-2005, 09:10 AM

How is that possible you might ask? Well, Roger Taylor (drums) and Brian May (guitar) have teamed up with Paul Rodgers (Free, Bad Company) and are going to tour through Europe in 2005. Spike Edney, who has been a backup keyboard player during other Queen concerts is now the main keyboard player. John Deacon, the original bass player of Queen has retired, and they haven't decided who will be the bass player for this tour.

Anyway, they're playing in Rotterdam on the 26th of April, and I bought two tickets this morning (I'm going with my dad). I had to wait in the cold for about 80 minutes, but I think it will be worth it.

Vinny · 01-29-2005, 09:16 AM

Very, very cool. I heard about that reunion. I don't think Paul can take Freddie's place, but I'm sure he can put on a damn good show regardless.

Speaking of reunions... if I'm lucky, I might be able to see CREAM live.

Koga · 01-29-2005, 12:38 PM

I know Paul is no Freddie and they all have emphasized that he will not try to imitate him.

I just think this is a great opportunity for generation who never had the chance to see Queen perform live. When I was waiting for my ticket I noticed that most others were relatively young.

Apparantly the gig sold out in under 3 hours. I've even heard it sold out in 15 minutes, but there is no offical news on that.

***CaptHayfever*** · 01-29-2005, 02:11 PM

Nice! [img]smile.gif[/img]

You guys with your legendary concerts.....and me stuck in the middle of stinking nowhere, where the best act we can get is Coconut Dave (I said best, not biggest. Yellowcard played here a few months ago, but Dave's better).

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

Valentine · 01-30-2005, 08:42 PM

Yea, I heard about this and would've loved to go, but they aint dropping into Scotland for some bizarre reason.

Sen. Brak Obama (FACE) · 01-30-2005, 10:31 PM

I bet you pissed you pants when you got the tickets didn't ya Koga?

Koga · 01-31-2005, 06:59 AM

^ sort of.

Check this out Stu: http://forums.queenonline.com/viewtopic.php?t=17108

01-30-2005, 10:31 PM	#6
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01-29-2005, 09:10 AM	#1
Koga Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: The Netherlands Gender: Posts: 17,094 Thanks: 105 Thanked 177 Times in 119 Posts Points: 103,667.41 Bank: 17,752.41 Total Points: 121,419.82 Donate	How is that possible you might ask? Well, Roger Taylor (drums) and Brian May (guitar) have teamed up with Paul Rodgers (Free, Bad Company) and are going to tour through Europe in 2005. Spike Edney, who has been a backup keyboard player during other Queen concerts is now the main keyboard player. John Deacon, the original bass player of Queen has retired, and they haven't decided who will be the bass player for this tour. Anyway, they're playing in Rotterdam on the 26th of April, and I bought two tickets this morning (I'm going with my dad). I had to wait in the cold for about 80 minutes, but I think it will be worth it.

01-29-2005, 09:16 AM	#2
Vinny Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The Fletcher Memorial Home for incurable tyrants and kings Posts: 7,262 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Points: 14,659.86 Bank: 500.00 Total Points: 15,159.86 Donate	Very, very cool. I heard about that reunion. I don't think Paul can take Freddie's place, but I'm sure he can put on a damn good show regardless. Speaking of reunions... if I'm lucky, I might be able to see CREAM live.

01-29-2005, 12:38 PM	#3
Koga Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: The Netherlands Gender: Posts: 17,094 Thanks: 105 Thanked 177 Times in 119 Posts Points: 103,667.41 Bank: 17,752.41 Total Points: 121,419.82 Donate	I know Paul is no Freddie and they all have emphasized that he will not try to imitate him. I just think this is a great opportunity for generation who never had the chance to see Queen perform live. When I was waiting for my ticket I noticed that most others were relatively young. Apparantly the gig sold out in under 3 hours. I've even heard it sold out in 15 minutes, but there is no offical news on that.

01-29-2005, 02:11 PM	#4
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01-30-2005, 08:42 PM	#5
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01-31-2005, 06:59 AM	#7
Koga Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: The Netherlands Gender: Posts: 17,094 Thanks: 105 Thanked 177 Times in 119 Posts Points: 103,667.41 Bank: 17,752.41 Total Points: 121,419.82 Donate	^ sort of. Check this out Stu: http://forums.queenonline.com/viewtopic.php?t=17108