The Gipper Posted December 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 The Rock Hall is nearing joke....Hall and Oates maker it yet Chicago and Bad Compamy don't?? Shoot....even Cat Stevens can make it yet Chicago....a groundbreaking band, or Bad Company with the greatest voice in Rock history, can't? Joke.......move it out of Cleveland. It isn't worthy of the ground. Again, all a matter of personal taste, clearly. I was never a Chicago fan.....so I am ambivalent about them not being in there. Blood, Sweat, and Tears, to me were a similar...better, earlier act. I liked Bad Company....but they were not....as you say "groundbreaking". The principals of that band were in other bands that perhaps better consideration: Free with Paul Rodgers, Mott the Hoople with Mick Ralphs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted December 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 The greatest voice in rock history? Are you high? That's not even up for debate and it certainly wasn't Paul Rodgers. That's ridiculous. No one...no one would say Paul Rodgers had a better voice than Freddie Mercury. Roy Orbison? any number of others. That is also very much a matter of personal taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cysko Kid Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Roy Orbison? any number of others. That is also very much a matter of personal taste. Do you consider Paul rodgers to have a better voice than Freddie Mercury? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted December 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 Do you consider Paul rodgers to have a better voice than Freddie Mercury? No, not me personally. But others may. Recall that Queen got Rodgers to sing with them for a while to mimic Freddie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cysko Kid Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Not to mimic Freddie. Just to make money. Nobody can mimic Freddie. They also split with rogers btw and got Adam Lambert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairHooker11 Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 I cannot understand why Peter Gabriel has shown indifference to his earlier days with Genesis? It was not from a lack of effort on the part of the group to include Gabriel with them on what was thier last tour in 2007, and he turned it down..... I liked the early "new" group without Gabriel actually, with Collins as the front guy - but apart from his costume get ups on stage - the guy can really sing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gftChris Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 I cannot understand why Peter Gabriel has shown indifference to his earlier days with Genesis? It was not from a lack of effort on the part of the group to include Gabriel with them on what was thier last tour in 2007, and he turned it down..... I liked the early "new" group without Gabriel actually, with Collins as the front guy - but apart from his costume get ups on stage - the guy can really sing. I doubt you guys got the ad in the states because it's for a british band, but since we're talking Genesis, you might like this quite surreal commercial (and if not, then just the music). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted January 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 Not to mimic Freddie. Just to make money. Nobody can mimic Freddie. They also split with rogers btw and got Adam Lambert. Lambert comes/came as close to Mercury as anyone could.....a great voice. And a flamethrower as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cysko Kid Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 I'll agree Lambert has a great voice but he's no Freddie mercury. All one needs to do is watch live aid 85 and see how Freddie has the entire crowd eating out of his hand on radio Gaga to know this guy was a special once in a lifetime talent. Only Michael Jackson compares to mercury in my book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairHooker11 Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 I doubt you guys got the ad in the states because it's for a british band, but since we're talking Genesis, you might like this quite surreal commercial (and if not, then just the music). but that's Collins stuff... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westside Steve Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 I won't get into any matters of taste but I never thought Linda Ronstadt was that important or influential. Madonna certainly was and is. I would also think that Todd Rundgren has made enough of an impact on the industry to be included. WSS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted January 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 I won't get into any matters of taste but I never thought Linda Ronstadt was that important or influential. Madonna certainly was and is. I would also think that Todd Rundgren has made enough of an impact on the industry to be included. WSS Steve, you know full well that they are not probably going to let a RRHOF class go by and not include women/minorities. So she was not competing with every other musician out there, only with the other women musicians out there for the female slot. So, from that stand point, she was probably a somewhat valid choice....if the RRHOF is going to go the politically correct route. Other females that could have been considered: Karen Carpenter/The Carpenters Connie Francis Annie Lennox/The Eurythmics Janet Jackson Suzi Quatro Whitney Houston Patsy Cline Joan Baez Nina Simone Then you get into the issue of what is "Rock n Roll" . Barbara Streisand ain't in.....and she is one of the best, most popular, biggest selling artists (male or female) of all time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob806 Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 I won't get into any matters of taste but I never thought Linda Ronstadt was that important or influential. Madonna certainly was and is. I would also think that Todd Rundgren has made enough of an impact on the industry to be included. WSS Didn't Todd Rundgren play/compose every instrument on "A Wizard/A True Star?" If that's true, I bet he's the only musician to do something like that ever. FYI...I like Paul Rogers over Freddy Mercury, but maybe Jim Morrison had a better voice than either of those 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cysko Kid Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Jim was a crooner. I don't think you could compare him to either Rodgers or Mercury. He didn't have the range. A better comparison might be the guys he undoubtably listened to as a kid. He did have a memorable voice. I can't agree or fathom anyone thinking Rodgers has a better voice than Mercury but as Steve says, its art. I might not be able to imagine what anyone sees in Jackson Pollock but theres a huge Pollock hanging in the lobby at MOMA so somebody must think something of him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gftChris Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Jim was a crooner. I don't think you could compare him to either Rodgers or Mercury. He didn't have the range. A better comparison might be the guys he undoubtably listened to as a kid. He did have a memorable voice. I can't agree or fathom anyone thinking Rodgers has a better voice than Mercury but as Steve says, its art. I might not be able to imagine what anyone sees in Jackson Pollock but theres a huge Pollock hanging in the lobby at MOMA so somebody must think something of him It's all a load of pollocks I'm yet to find someone that matches freddy mercury's talent for singing, songwriting, music and showmanship all in one. There might be a better singer, or a better showman, but freddy had it all and was at or near the top in them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted January 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 It's all a load of pollocks I'm yet to find someone that matches freddy mercury's talent for singing, songwriting, music and showmanship all in one. There might be a better singer, or a better showman, but freddy had it all and was at or near the top in them all. Maybe....Elvis? (though I don't know if Elvis wrote any of his songs) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gftChris Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Maybe....Elvis? (though I don't know if Elvis wrote any of his songs) I don't think Elvis was as skilled a musician as freddy, in terms of instruments, but I'll admit I don't know too much about him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted January 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 I don't think Elvis was as skilled a musician as freddy, in terms of instruments, but I'll admit I don't know too much about him. Elvis played guitar and piano. What else would you like him to play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gftChris Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 Elvis played guitar and piano. What else would you like him to play? Harpsichord, clarinet and triangle. I just get the impression that FM was one of those guys who could just pick up and play any kind of instrument you gave him, and in a week be at a very high level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cysko Kid Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 It's all a load of pollocks I'm yet to find someone that matches freddy mercury's talent for singing, songwriting, music and showmanship all in one. There might be a better singer, or a better showman, but freddy had it all and was at or near the top in them all. Michael Jackson is someone I'd put in Freddy's league, though I personally think mercury was the greatest of all time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHardBrownsFan Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 Freddy Mercury's favorite instrument was the skin flute........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted January 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 Freddy Mercury's favorite instrument was the skin flute........ I take it that you had intimate knowledge of that fact? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHardBrownsFan Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 Not me Gipper, but you on the other hand possibly........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairHooker11 Posted January 12, 2014 Report Share Posted January 12, 2014 enough Fredeady already Journey should be in next, - Steve Perry no slouch either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cysko Kid Posted January 12, 2014 Report Share Posted January 12, 2014 Steve Perry has also been replaced Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cysko Kid Posted January 12, 2014 Report Share Posted January 12, 2014 His voice is ok if you like high, shrieking banshees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westside Steve Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 personally I think Steve Perry has a great voice which has gotten better through his solo career. I think Freddie Mercury has a great voice. I think we overlook another guy with a wonderful voice great song writing ability and most certainly an excellent performer. Elton John. Paul McCartney has a great voice. So does Eric Carmen.Lou Gramm has one of the best rock voices in the business so I'm not a big foreigner fan. IMO of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Gipper Posted January 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 Steve Perry has also been replaced I am sorry, I have to stop believing you now. What is that you say? No, don't? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cysko Kid Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 I am sorry, I have to stop believing you now. What is that you say? No, don't? http://www.kansas.com/2013/08/23/2958948/journey-drummer-urges-fans-to.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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