[Nightfly]

Originally Posted by Hirs Ute

Hi Lord Fly. I know what you mean but Paul Rodgers with Queen is remarkably likeable. Admittedly if only the voice of Freddie is acceptable then he's not a patch but if good rocking with May's guitar and a strong lead vocal turns you on then it's not half bad

I agree I've heard it..Queen is a rocking band and Brian May is always
a brilliant guitarist.He can say something in a 30 sec. to a min. solo that
others need 5mins or more..Glover does a decent job.It's fun but it's
not Queen. But I agree with you I was surpized at the enjoyment level
that I didn't expect.

So I went overboard saying "I'll pass".. I just meant it's not Queen.

Also Todd Rundgren takes the place of Rick Ocasek in a live Cars
album 2007 and he does a dam good job.

[Ashleyj]

Originally Posted by Nightfly

I agree I've heard it..Queen is a rocking band and Brian May is always
a brilliant guitarist.He can say something in a 30 sec. to a min. solo that
others need 5mins or more..Glover does a decent job.It's fun but it's
not Queen. But I agree with you I was surpized at the enjoyment level
that I didn't expect.

So I went overboard saying "I'll pass".. I just meant it's not Queen.

Also Todd Rundgren takes the place of Rick Ocasek in a live Cars
album 2007 and he does a dam good job.

Evening Nightfly, how are you today?

I think this is what most people feel, when the line-up changes is is not the same band.
Sometimes the result is a disaster but sometimes the outcome is not that bad, as with Queen and Paul Rogers.

[Nightfly]

Originally Posted by Ashleyj

Evening Nightfly, how are you today?

I think this is what most people feel, when the line-up changes is is not the same band.
Sometimes the result is a disaster but sometimes the outcome is not that bad, as with Queen and Paul Rogers.

Good Late Afternoon Ashley,

I'm fine today,thank-you Sir.Saw Dr.'s and such today,hate waiting rooms.

But all is good now...

[Gaucho]

Originally Posted by Ashleyj

This is always the problem when these super-groups from the sixties and early seventies get together again.
The original members are now of an age where they really can't be bothered with the hassle of touring, or have gone on to do other things.

I was pleased to see Cream got together again for a few concerts a few years back but it would never have worked to take it on tour - their hearts would not have been in it.

I think most people who remember the original line-up are usually disappointed when a new faces are brought in to fill the gaps - as you say Robert Plant was Led Zepplin.

Must confess I haven't heard the Queen with Paul Rodgers album yet - I was put off by the bad reviews. But I must be one of the few people who think that line-up sounds like an improvement. I really liked Free and Bad Company.

The Cream reunion a few years ago was something I looked forward to but I was quite shocked when I saw them on stage. Clapton looked OK but Bruce and Baker looked frighteningly old. I know it shouldn't matter but it really put me off (although Baker always did look like Albert Steptoe, even when he was young).

[Nightfly]

Originally Posted by Gaucho

Must confess I haven't heard the Queen with Paul Rodgers album yet - I was put off by the bad reviews. But I must be one of the few people who think that line-up sounds like an improvement. I really liked Free and Bad Company.

The Cream reunion a few years ago was something I looked forward to but I was quite shocked when I saw them on stage. Clapton looked OK but Bruce and Baker looked frighteningly old. I know it shouldn't matter but it really put me off (although Baker always did look like Albert Steptoe, even when he was young).

Age and what you look, like shouldn't matter when we are talking about
masters of their genre and instruments...Cream looked and played fine
to me.I was glad that were alive and sounding so good.These things must be put in proper perspective.

And are you saying that R. Glover would sing better than one of the
greatest rock singers Freddie Mercury???? I don't think you liked Queen
very much..which is cool.

[Ashleyj]

Originally Posted by Gaucho

Must confess I haven't heard the Queen with Paul Rodgers album yet - I was put off by the bad reviews. But I must be one of the few people who think that line-up sounds like an improvement. I really liked Free and Bad Company.

The Cream reunion a few years ago was something I looked forward to but I was quite shocked when I saw them on stage. Clapton looked OK but Bruce and Baker looked frighteningly old. I know it shouldn't matter but it really put me off (although Baker always did look like Albert Steptoe, even when he was young).

Unfortunately they are old - time takes it toll I'm afraid.
It's amazing that Clapton does look that good seeing what he has been through with drugs and booze in his life.

[Gaucho]

Originally Posted by Nightfly

Age and what you look, like shouldn't matter when we are talking about
masters of their genre and instruments...Cream looked and played fine
to me.I was glad that were alive and sounding so good.These things must be put in proper perspective.

And are you saying that R. Glover would sing better than one of the
greatest rock singers Freddie Mercury???? I don't think you liked Queen
very much..which is cool.

No, I'm saying Paul Rodgers sounds like a better bet than Freddie to me. I didn't know about the Roger Glover option.

I do agree with you about Cream - I have the concert on DVD. But their great age did put me off, even though I didn't want to feel that way. Mind you, when Floyd got together I didn't find it off-putting - it was a novelty being able to see them at all at a concert.

[Ashleyj]

Originally Posted by Nightfly

Good Late Afternoon Ashley,

I'm fine today,thank-you Sir.Saw Dr.'s and such today,hate waiting rooms.

But all is good now...

Sorry Nightfly.

I thought I had replied to this, but my post seems have disappeared into thin air.

Glad to hear all is OK.

[Nightfly]

Originally Posted by Gaucho

No, I'm saying Paul Rodgers sounds like a better bet than Freddie to me. I didn't know about the Roger Glover option.

I do agree with you about Cream - I have the concert on DVD. But their great age did put me off, even though I didn't want to feel that way. Mind you, when Floyd got together I didn't find it off-putting - it was a novelty being able to see them at all at a concert.

Sorry I misunderstood...Your Roger and Mercury equation...

Yes Floyd was very exciting and I thought they looked well
for older gentlemen.

[Gaucho]

Speaking of Queen, this may sound insane - and I have been known to hallucinate - but many years ago I'm sure I saw Brian May playing at a concert on TV backing . . . Rick Astley! But even stranger, I remember it being quite good. Rick Astley had quite a soulful voice and, of course, Brian May is always excellent. Can it really have happened - or was it those funny buns my auntie sent me from the Netherlands?