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Queen Explain Why They Haven't Released New Music With Adam Lambert Despite Touring Together
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According to Brian May, he and bandmate Roger Taylor have entered recording studio with the ‘American Idol’ alum but the results haven’t ‘hit the button in the right way.’
Apr 11, 2021
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Queen have been “trying things out” in the studio with Adam Lambert but the sessions haven’t resulted in any new recordings just yet.The remaining members of the group, Brian May and Roger Taylor, have been performing live with the former “American Idol” star for a decade, but have never recorded new material with him and it seems fans will have to wait even longer for new songs because the 73-year-old guitarist admitted their recording sessions didn’t turn out the way they had hoped.
Asked about the possibility of a new record, Brian told Guitar Player magazine, “I always say, ‘I don’t know.’ It would have to be a very spontaneous moment.”
“Actually, Adam, Roger and myself have been in the studio trying things out, just because things came up.”
“But up to this point we haven’t felt that anything we’ve done has hit the button in the right way.”
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“So it’s not like we’re closed to the idea, it’s just that it hasn’t happened yet.”
The “Bohemian Rhapsody” rocker admitted the coronavirus pandemic has made it even more difficult to think about a new record.
He added, “And to be honest, life has now taken a turn in which it’s very difficult to explore an avenue like that.”
Last year, Queen and Adam Lambert were forced to call off their tour plan.
To tide fans over, they a live album with the “Idol” alum in October. Titled “Queen + Adam Live Around the World”, it featured over 20 personally selected songs performed live by the band members from over 200 shows throughout their history.
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Queen's Roger Taylor Brands Brexit 'Dreadful' for Musicians
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The Queen drummer says ‘borders are a dreadful invention of mankind’ after Brexit left U.K. musicians to have to acquire a visa for every European country they wish to perform in.
Feb 23, 2021
AceShowbiz – Queen’s Roger Taylor has branded Brexit a “dreadful retrograde step” for musicians and their crews.
The 71-year-old drummer is the latest musician to speak out on post-Brexit touring after they were left out of the Brexit trade deal, meaning they may have to acquire a visa for every European country they wish to perform in, a policy which could lead to artists being unable to afford to play in the EU.
The “We Will Rock You” hitmaker insisted that while many artists have their music and publishing income to fall back on, touring crews have already been stripped of their earnings amid the COVID-19 pandemic, with touring off due to travel restrictions, and the fact the government has no plans at this time to renegotiate a deal with the EU, could also leave live crews out of pocket.
Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s “The World This Weekend” show, he said, “Borders are a dreadful invention of mankind, and so we are just putting up another one, and I think it’s a dreadful retrograde step.”See also…
Roger – whose band were forced to postpone their European tour twice as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic – continued, “I know our road crew, all the guys that make our touring work, they are the one that have suffered.”
“Not so much for the artists, we can fall back on our songwriting and our publishing, they can’t. It’s a daily, weekly job for them and so it’s made it really hard for our industry, very hard indeed.”
Roger’s comments come after Radiohead’s Colin Greenwood implored the UK government to “renegotiate its provision” for touring post-Brexit.
Sir Elton John has also called for a “short-term fix” to make it easier for British musicians to tour in Europe.You can share this post!
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Queen Returns to No. 1 in U.K. After 25 Years
Brian May and Roger Taylor along with their new frontman Adam Lambert are celebrating as their set ‘Live Around the World’ hits the pinnacle at the U.K. albums chart.
Oct 11, 2020
AceShowbiz – Queen and their frontman Adam Lambert are celebrating the British group’s first U.K. number one album in 25 years.
Their new live record, “Live Around the World”, tops Friday’s (09Oct20) Official Charts Company rundown, bagging them their 10th number one in total. It’s their first since 1995, and also their first since the “American Idol” alumnus replaced the late Freddie Mercury as frontman.
Celebrating the news, Queen guitarist Brian May tells OfficialCharts.com: “Thank you folks for making us Number 1 after all these years. So Queen + Adam Lambert’s very first release is Number 1… amazing. God bless you all.”
Roger Taylor adds, “Number 1, my favourite number. It’s been 25 years since Queen have had a Number 1 album and it’s a thrill, still! Thanks to everybody who went out and bought it. I hope you love it and get a lot of kicks out of it.”See also…
Lambert meanwhile, called himself “the luckiest person in the world” to be able to work with the pair and land his first ever number one in Britain.
K-pop superstars Blackpink are at two with “The Album” while Oasis’ “(What’s the Story) Morning Glory?” re-enters the chart at three after a 25th anniversary vinyl reissue.
“Britain’s Got Talent” judge Amanda Holden is at four with “Songs From My Heart” and Bon Jovi complete the top five with “2020”.
Topping the singles rundown for a third week is 24kGoldn and Iann Dior’s “Mood, keeping Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B’s “WAP” in second spot.
Rising to three is production collective Internet Money’s “Lemonad”e, which also features Don Toliver, Gunna, and Nav, while at four is Headie One, AJ Tracey, and Stormzy’s “Ain’t It Different”. Completing the top five is Paul Woolford, Diplo, and Kareen Lomax’s “Looking for Me”.You can share this post!
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Queen, Whitesnake and Slipknot Pull Out of Shows Over Coronavirus Concerns
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Queen are working out with promoter to reschedule their May concert in Paris, while Whitesnake postpone their Japan tour and Slipknot back out of their entire upcoming Asian tour.
Mar 7, 2020
AceShowbiz – Queen, Whitesnake and Slipknot have postponed shows due to growing coronavirus concerns.
Queen have been forced to reschedule a May concert at the AccorHotels Arena in Paris, France, following a government decree to cancel all indoor events over 5,000 capacity until 31 May in an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19, while Whitesnake and Slipknot have pulled entire tours to protect bandmates and crew.
Queen are “currently working with the promoter to try to reschedule the date”, according to a statement. “We will make a further announcement at the earliest opportunity,” it reads. “Please keep hold of your tickets, which would be valid for the new date.”
No other Queen + Adam Lambert shows have been affected at this time, but Whitesnake and Slipknot are not taking any chances, pulling tour dates.A spokesman for David Coverdale’s band says: “We regret to announce that Whitesnake’s Japan tour which had been scheduled for March has been unavoidably postponed due to the ongoing threat of the coronavirus. We deeply apologise to all parties concerned, especially those customers who bought tickets and have been looking forward to the Whitesnake shows.”
Slipknot have also postponed their entire upcoming Asian tour, including their two-day Knotfest Japan festival, citing “global health concerns”.
“The safety and well-being of the band’s fans always comes first,” a statement reads. “Furthermore in this case, the bands and artists, crew and local employees are also equally effected, and as such, this was the only responsible decision that could be made.”Whitesnake and Slipknot follow Green Day, who scrapped Asian dates earlier this week., while Sons of Apollo have axed the remainder of their European dates, claiming “governments have decided to shut down venues, restrict events, limit flight destinations, with no certainty for us and our promoting partners and that our shows can be guaranteed to happen (sic)”.
Slipknot cancelled their show due to Coronavirus outbreak.
Meanwhile, city officials in Austin, Texas have shut down next week’s (begins March 09) SXSW festival due to the coronavirus spread, which to date has infected 100,000 people around the world.
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Robbie Williams Never Regrets Turning Down Offer to Front Queen
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During a radio interview, the former Take That member jokes he didn’t like the idea of taking a pay cut when revealing that he was once asked to join the rock band.
Mar 5, 2020
AceShowbiz – Robbie Williams turned down the chance to front Queen because he didn’t like the idea of trying to replace Freddie Mercury and taking a pay cut.
The former Take That star revamped the band’s “We Are the Champions” with Brian May and Roger Taylor for the “A Knight’s Tale” soundtrack and the rockers were so impressed they asked him to consider joining them in Queen.
Williams admits he was flattered but he didn’t feel he could come close to replacing Mercury – and he didn’t fancy splitting stadium concert cash with his potential bandmates.
“I was doing stadiums myself at the time,” he tells SiriusXM. “I didn’t want to have to split it three ways, but that’s another story… and I just thought I’d save them the audacity of me even trying to step on a stage and be the same echelon as Freddie Mercury. He, to me, is angelic. He’s godlike. It was just too scary.”
Robbie doesn’t regret passing up the opportunity to front Queen, insisting they eventually found the right man for the job in Adam Lambert. “If he wasn’t such a lovely person, which he is, I would just be terrified of him, because of his pure talent,” Williams adds. “His voice is absolutely incredible. And he’s an incredible performer, and a lovely person to boot.”
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“I’m really pleased when I meet people that I’m just overawed by their talent… and they’re nice. It’s much better than meeting people that give you a talent hard-on and they’re a**holes. You’re just like, ‘Oh, I hate everything you’ve done now.’ ”You can share this post!
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Queen and Adam Lambert Reunite at Australian Bushfire Charity Concert
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The British iconic rock band performs with the ‘American Idol’ alum, delivering a series of classic hits including ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ and ‘We Are the Champion’ at the fundraiser.
Feb 17, 2020
AceShowbiz – Queen + Adam lambert recreated the band’s Live Aid performance for Sunday’s February 16, 2020 Fire Fight Australia benefit gig.
Lambert belted out the songs Freddie Mercury and his bandmates performed in 1985 at Wembley Stadium in London, including “Bohemian Rhapsody”, “Radio Ga Ga”, and “We Are the Champions”.
Queen and Lambert took the stage at Sydney’s ANZ Stadium alongside John Farnham, Alice Cooper, Michael Buble, Tina Arena, and 5 Seconds of Summer to raise funds for relief efforts linked to Australia’s record bush fire season, which raged out of control for weeks at the end of 2019 and the beginning of 2020.
To honour the late Mercury during Queen’s Fire Fight Australia set, video screens onstage featured clips of the rock icon performing at Live Aid.You can share this post!
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