IMO, when Freddy Mercury died of AIDS in 1991.....and his Tribute Concert was performed the following year.....that should have been it for the band. One of the greatest bands in history were short one founding member. And like the Who's Keith Moon, Led Zeppelin's John Bonham, and Thin Lizzy's Phil Lynott.....you can't replace an icon. One with talent especially.
Anyone who saw Queen back in the day knew that they were witnessing greatness. I was extremely fortunate to have seen them back in 1980 and 1982. People can say what they want about him.....but he 'was' the KING!
But that was then, and this is now. I don't know how long this 'Queen + Paul Rodgers' pairing will last. They say it's for the fans. But I think it's moreso for Brian May.....as he's never seemed to accept the death of Mercury and the end of Queen. This may be therapeutic for him, I don't know. But unlike Roger Taylor.....Queen is all he's ever known.
IMO, the true essence of the band is no more.....but their music will live on forever.
Anyone who saw Queen back in the day knew that they were witnessing greatness. I was extremely fortunate to have seen them back in 1980 and 1982. People can say what they want about him.....but he 'was' the KING!
But that was then, and this is now. I don't know how long this 'Queen + Paul Rodgers' pairing will last. They say it's for the fans. But I think it's moreso for Brian May.....as he's never seemed to accept the death of Mercury and the end of Queen. This may be therapeutic for him, I don't know. But unlike Roger Taylor.....Queen is all he's ever known.
IMO, the true essence of the band is no more.....but their music will live on forever.
