QUEEN Replacement Singers - Who Did It Better? Freddie Mercury - Adam Lambert

QUEEN Replacement Singers - Who Did It Better? Freddie Mercury - Adam Lambert - Paul Rodgers

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In this video we explore the three lead singers for QUEEN! WHO DID IT BETTER? You be the judge! I want to hear from You!
QUEEN Replacement Singers - Who Did It Better? Freddie Mercury - Adam Lambert - Paul Rodgers
When discussing the greatest performers of all-time Freddie Mercury’s name is often a part of the conversation making it a pretty tall task for anyone trying to follow in his footsteps but we're going to see how his replacements measured up.
In addition to Freddie, we’ll be looking at live performances from Paul Rodgers and Adam Lambert and I want to hear from you. Who do you think did it better? Let me know in the comments!
I’ll be delving into Freddie’s showmanship, charisma, and his command of the audience as we also take an honest look at his singing.
We’ll then compare Adam Lambert’s approach and what aspects he did well after which we’ll contrast it to the quality of singing and professionalism that Paul Rodgers brought.
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@hremaddox 2 жыл бұрын

Freddie is irreplaceable. It wasn't just the voice. It was his presence, creativity and showmanship.

@LuisaRodriguez0212 2 жыл бұрын

I will always miss Freddie. I never liked Adam's voice as a replacement for Freddie. I enjoyed Paul, and he came closer to Freddie, but he was still no Freddie. I just love Freddie. ❤

@philfitnesspt6139 2 жыл бұрын

@@LuisaRodriguez0212 yeah i agree can't stand Lamberts voice but is ok but it just sounds like a mix of bad company and queen but not really one or the other. I like the album they did 👍

@elainevine1045 2 жыл бұрын

Freddie was fantastic but Adam Lambert is on a whole new level. He never wanted to copy Freddie and always stressed that point, he is also a fan of Freddies. He works well with Brian and Roger and is keeping the classics current for the die hard fans and the younger generation to enjoy. He has a phenomenal, powerful voice and can cover all their songs brilliantly…..rock on Adam 👏😀

@donnafox8885 2 жыл бұрын

@@elainevine1045 I agree he never wanted to sound like Freddie not that he couldnt sing the songs close to how freddie sang them, if anyone knew adam they would know he always changed up how he sang songs that were other peoples songs.

@spacebound7597 2 жыл бұрын

@@elainevine1045 those clips were a bit unfair. Adam was very entertaining on American idol. Its kinda hard for anyone to sound as good as the original, of course.

@TheDestructodave520 2 жыл бұрын

I dont care what Paul Rodgers sings. One of my favorite voices of all time. He might not be a direct replacement for Freddy in Queen, but he sang his butt off on those songs. They sounded amazing.

@Theanswerisblowinginthewind 2 жыл бұрын

I concur.

@katepanthera7265 2 жыл бұрын

And let's not forget George Michael singing at the Freddie tribute concert. Amazing.

@eugeneferguson9199 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely agree. Paul Rodgers is phenomenal 👏.

@Lorenzo-cp7qs 2 ай бұрын

I sounded Paul with Queen- it introduced me to Free and Bad Company.

@michelledavis7333 2 жыл бұрын

I watched a documentary on Freddy, He was ill at the time. His doctors told him he should not sing at the time, but he did anyway. He did a lot of what you are talking about to save his voice from over reaching the notes and saving his breath for hitting the high notes he wanted to hold. He did an awesome performance though even being ill at time.

@denisemiron1341 2 жыл бұрын

You are absolutely right…Freddie was ill at the time which the world was not aware of yet! Freddie was true to his craft….right to the end!

@end-is-near Жыл бұрын

Exactly, his illness aside his throat muscles were injured and doctors said he needed to rest his singing muscles and if not he may lose his voice to sing, Freddie and his muscles needed recovery , but somehow he knew he hasn't much time left so he bravely did what he did best. RIP

@livingstones1196 Жыл бұрын

I can't get enough of Paul Rogers! I just love his voice!

@danielcastillo4537 2 жыл бұрын

Trick question: none of them. Freddie is irreplaceable. He is more than a voice but rather a spirit, a force of nature and a visionary. By the same token Paul was born for Free and Bad Company. He is steeped in blues rock, also a fantastic vocalist btw.

@kentamplin 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, that's fair!

@kimlock9440 2 жыл бұрын

Well said 🙂

@user-le2np7wg7d 2 жыл бұрын

Роджерс один из лучших вокалистов планеты, где бы он не пел.

@johnafirth 2 жыл бұрын

I saw them live with Paul Rodgers, and his best performances were on his own songs. He did a good job on the Queen songs, but they weren't really right for his voice. I would have been fine with Brian May taking the lead vocals on full time, although he clearly didn't want to do it. Keep the mic away from Roger though.

@defender7624 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been arguing with this buffoon on a other video who said Adam is the beat singer of all times including better then Freddie 😂😂😂.

@arturoalmazan5262 2 жыл бұрын

there's no comparison. Freddie Mercury was and is still is Queen his unique singing voice is one of the best in Rock

@DeneaDeboy Жыл бұрын

Freddie, Paul, and then Adam. They all bring their unique take on each song. But neither of them will ever take Freddies place. He was truly one of a kind. I really enjoyed this video!

@Mylittlenebula 10 ай бұрын

No one can ever replace Freddie ever!!!! The most beautiful man ever!!!!

@Problembeing 2 жыл бұрын

It’s like asking, ‘which is better, the ceiling of the Sisteen Chapel or the ceiling of your grandmother’s rather pleasant living room ceiling?’ Not doubting the technicality or charisma of the others, both of them are extremely talented and great choices, but there is something of the ‘divine spark’ and the ‘dramatic operatic’ within Mercury that makes him too unique. Was he flawless? No, but he WAS Freddie Mercury, and there’s only one of those every million years or so :) “Who did it better?” - first you have to define what ‘it’ is. They all bring something different to the table, but I it’s not comparable. I would take Freddie and all his flaws and his mastery of performance over anyone who steps into his shoes. I also think timbre plays a vital role here too. I’d rather watch ‘Queen’ than ‘ Glee’, put it that way ;)

@tracystyles8678 2 жыл бұрын

I lOVE this statement Freddie just DID IT ! I cant think of a better comparison. NOW if you ask me if someone can step into Pauls shoes and do a better Bad Company .. Well my opinion would be different. P.S.. I still love Fred more then Paul in Bad company , and I am a bad company fan

@brandonlakeofficial_cht 2 жыл бұрын

I also asked myself which one would Freddie choose? Well, if he had a lover already and wasn't "on the prowl" I believe Martel would be the choice.

@bruzerbites1318 2 жыл бұрын

@@brandonlakeofficial_cht I definitely get what your saying. Martel sounds most like Freddie but in my mind I heard Freddie say " I would pick no one, I don't like copycats darling" and he says it rather irritated. IDK lol

@raymondgradecki2370 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting thought- I would think Bruce Springsteen could do Bad Company. Just listening to Paul sing Queen made me think Bruce has the same tone and vocal riff as Paul.

@celosemnexo 2 жыл бұрын

I disagree that Paul Rodgers didn't contribute creatively, from a songwriting standpoint, with Queen. Their 2008 collaborative record "The Cosmo's Rocks" kicks ass and has amazing songs, some of them, I believe, written by Paul Rogers along with Brian and Roger.

@lisajohnson7467 Жыл бұрын

Someone has probably said this below somewhere, but reportedly, Freddie was fighting a throat problem just before this performance. Maybe this contributed to his voice sounding a little "sketchy" at times. And, as you acknowledged, this was just one of Freddie's performances. He was the whole package!

@dreamer1928 Жыл бұрын

Paul Rogers is a fucking LEGEND!!! I actually like a lot of Paul's renditions more than Freddie's. There's also the personality aspect. I've met Adam twice, and he is an arrogant ass DIVA. We played a series of shows opening for Paul and he is just an awesome guy. Extremely nice, respectful, and was always eager to help us out. He would come out and energize the crowd during our performances. Just an awesome guy.

@genovevaugarte1312 2 жыл бұрын

Paul Rogers is Paul Rogers, a powerhouse when it comes to singing, enough said. Freddy Mercury is Queen, irreplaceable. No-one could sing his songs so sexily and full emotion as he did. My favourite is "Don't stop me now", it always lifts me up.

@jaerobinson7152 2 жыл бұрын

I have seen all three live and also rated Paul as an amazing 'rocker' from both Free & Bad Company, I believe that the Queen songs gave him something extra because he stretched himself in order to sing some of the Queen songs. He is still one of the greatest Rock singers but in truth failed to 'perform' a Queen song which was a big part of the Queen show. Adam is a performer so really found the performance element easier than Paul. Another great singer with a background in showmanship did in my point of view add to Queen whilst still remaining true he did fit the replacement role better than Paul. In truth nobody can match Freddie, a natural performer untrained, instinctive and undoubtedly brilliant.

@jessieharless590 2 жыл бұрын

That's actually scientifically proven to be top 3 happiest song ever

@susancerchiori2715 2 жыл бұрын

The fact that Freddie was older and sick and he accomplished this awesomeness at Live Aid is what makes this performance spectacular and historic.

@babooshka7601 2 жыл бұрын

Freddie was only 39 at Live Aid.

@jelly-baby 2 жыл бұрын

@@babooshka7601 he was advised not to sing by his Dr that day, but went out there and gave it his all.

@clarkcraig6959 Жыл бұрын

The Movie took liberties with the timeline Live aid was in 1985 Freddie was first diagnosed in 1987. there was not a long break between their last tour and Live aid they only were off between them for 3 months. Freddie was still in great shape for live aid .

@Romans1.24-27 Жыл бұрын

Thomas Crane of Bohemian Rhapsody tribute band ..hands down the best Freddie out there now

@lynannbowling 2 жыл бұрын

Freddie was told by his doctor to not perform at Live Aid due to nodules on his throat, so that makes his performance even more amazing.

@javapua 2 жыл бұрын

Paul Rodgers is just pure rock 'n roll voice. His voice comes out on top over those musical instruments. Dominance!

@coolnegative 2 жыл бұрын

George Michael did an amazing job on the tribute album with "Somebody to Love."

@Lorenzo-cp7qs 2 жыл бұрын

Best version of the song since Freddie. Class act was George.

@BC08 2 жыл бұрын

I was shocked how good that cover was. Didn’t think George Michael had it in him TBH

@SingingLessonsINC 2 жыл бұрын

I agree!!!

@jeffschielka7845 2 жыл бұрын

George rocked it!😎

@DANCEDWAT 2 жыл бұрын

Yep man, best Freddie Fill-In I've heard, because he had the showmanship, whereas someone like Marc Martel has the voice without the X-Factor imo.

@Corsina 2 жыл бұрын

If it's a competition with Freddie, he wins every time, no matter who else is there. That being said, it doesn't mean other versions aren't enjoyable. Freddie is just best.

@kentamplin 2 жыл бұрын

Good point!

@aryinc 2 жыл бұрын

for queen he is. He is the voice of that band. The other singers also are really good.

@shelbyherring92 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, like I love Adam's and Roger's vocals. But in terms of showmanship, presence, and giving the crowds their money's worth: Freddie hands down every time.

@williambergman3840 2 жыл бұрын

@@kentamplin Paul Rogers was fabulous and it was a tribute to Freddy Mercury 👍

@dragan4658 2 жыл бұрын

Freddie is many notches above the rest for delivering the Queen sound. Rogers has an awesome voice but not made for the sound that queen was and is. Adam is a different genre and not a great fit for Queen imo.

@theofilossidiropoulos8345 Жыл бұрын

Ken you are so right about Adam Lambert i mean he is ok for his generation but not to become a Queen singer i mean what in the world he was doing singing "Killer Queen" not even Freddie Mercury wouldn't do that...maybe i'm wrong i mean Freddie had his way to saw you who he was too but you didn't care because he had such a charisma that make you listen to the man and his music 🎶

@norwoodlk2002 2 жыл бұрын

Nobody is better than Freddie

@user-qi5te5pi5f 2 жыл бұрын

RIP Freddie.

@fredrikjelkefors9336 2 жыл бұрын

No.. Its so stupid to compare Freddie with Paul Rogers and the young brat

@AN77811 2 жыл бұрын

Freddie Mercury every day , all day and night long . Some lead singers just can not be replaced . Only the original will do .

@joegaul3589 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe I’m in the minority but I absolutely adore all 3. They’re different. Freddie was the peak of operatic, grandiose, over the top singing. Paul, to me, might just have the greatest natural rock and roll voice ever. And while Adam may not have the bass of a Freddie or the smoothness of a Paul, I saw him live in Atlanta a few years ago and was blown away by his performance. He brings his own unique touch to the songs.

@jennyfrizzell5068 2 жыл бұрын

I get that Marc Martell is not a replacement but I do think he should be on this list. He was picked by Queen to be the front man of their official tribute band.

@queenrocks2696 2 жыл бұрын

This is about people who've toured as frontmen for the band not their tribute band.

@shannonferguson4810 2 жыл бұрын

Without a doubt, Paul Rodgers is a vocal powerhouse who has his own signature sound. That said, I just can't connect emotionally to Queen's songs being sung by anyone other than Freddie.

@nancyreese4216 2 жыл бұрын

Agree, Freddie was the song.

@kingsxkids 2 жыл бұрын

Take a peek at marc Martel In action 🙂

@tinasally379 2 жыл бұрын

@@kingsxkids Marc Martel is AWESOME.... I saw him live too 😍

@davidsuchy9319 2 жыл бұрын

Paul did them differently. It wasn't a copy anymore than Brian's leads on Paul's music. Paul was Paul. Lambert will never be more than a replacement.

@ericcurry9941 2 жыл бұрын

I know it ain't Freddie......but FUCK!!! That was a bad-ass sounding concert! Those are awesome covers.

@jodyfletcher4311 2 жыл бұрын

You can’t beat Freddie. He’s just too unique . But, my God!, I love Paul Rogers!! Totally different spin but I would have loved to have seen it live for myself!

@tigioma3761 2 жыл бұрын

I saw Queen+PR several times....get the DVD Paul did a great job.

@celosemnexo 2 жыл бұрын

I did.

@shanakarlsen3952 2 жыл бұрын

Freddie's worst was still better than most peoples best!!!!! He didn't just perform, he commanded the performance

@nil4307 2 жыл бұрын

I like adam voice. His range is out of the world 💀

@papabearM3 2 жыл бұрын

His range is pretty average, 3 octaves 2 semitones.

@ag423rpi 9 ай бұрын

Still he sounds like a whiny little mice.

@mirela8122 6 ай бұрын

@@papabearM3 Adam range is 5 octaves .

@betsyhuggett2429 2 жыл бұрын

Who does Freddy Mercury better than Freddy Mercury? Nobody... Queen with other frontmen are still great because they are talented musicians. Paul and Adam are talented singers. There is no comparison to Freddy. He's a true original.

@TheMacattack71 2 жыл бұрын

Paul rodgers is a original singer , they call him the voice. Free.. bad company. Freddie was brilliant however so is Paul and they have different styles.

@bramos2394 2 жыл бұрын

I love Freddy. And I love Bad Company!!! But that Adam Lambert does not sound right with Queen. No disrespect.

@stephaniedockery7284 2 жыл бұрын

I have to agree and yes I love Adam Lambert but Freddie IS the author... Nuff said. 👻

@mattmurphy6262 2 жыл бұрын

AMEN! Betsy, I so much agree. The replacements are great, but Freddie will always be in my heart!

@rosiemorgan7573 2 жыл бұрын

Paul Paul Paul

@LynnMarieC-dl3fi 2 жыл бұрын

Freddie's vocals, passion and love of the audience was the very Breath of Queen. Also, at live Aid he wasn't feeling well, his voice wasn't at 100%

@blackribbon3818 2 жыл бұрын

Paul Rogers is just plain amazing... Man, what a voice!

@martinmeade2860 2 жыл бұрын

Rodgers class

@SuperTROOPER469 2 жыл бұрын

Marc Martel is the only one in my opinion that ever sang queen covers authentically. As a matter of fact, he's the only one who sang queen songs that could be mistaken for Freddy's love child lol. Those two cover singers have nothing on Marc Martel. I don't understand why he wasn't one of the comparisons. In any case, in my opinion, no one does it better than Freddy, but Marc Martel came the closest.

@queenrocks2696 2 жыл бұрын

The vid is about singers who've toured with the band, Marc hasn't.

@ricglass5782 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I listened to Marc and agree. What happened to Marc? I liked Marc better than Adam.

@Missony74 2 жыл бұрын

It is not - at least, a bit of a place - to compare any replacement singer with Marc Martel - in my opinion, that is the most rational reason! Love your comment - I agree 100% - but I totally disagree with the creator - especially with the Freddie part!

@queenrocks2696 2 жыл бұрын

@@ricglass5782 Marc was in their tribute band and now has his own tribute band, he was never with Brian & Roger so not sure what you mean by "what happened to him"?

@lynannbowling 2 жыл бұрын

I've seen Queen with Adam in person as well as Marc with Queen Extravaganza. They are both amazing. Neither tries to be Freddie, which is good.

@gayamax 2 жыл бұрын

I am a Bad Company fan since the 70s. I did not know that Paul Rogers sang for Queen. I was going to quit mid way watching this until Paul Rogers performed. He is definitely impressive and deserves high praise. Well done for this review.

@mattmurphy6262 2 жыл бұрын

Freddie had the ability to do the job of many people, he just knew how to do it. Only Freddie can be Freddie

@elizabethsamways7624 2 жыл бұрын

No matter how hard they try Freddie was one of a kind, totally unique and loved by all.

@daisyperegrino6380 Ай бұрын

Rami Malek said no one can replace Freddie.. that's very true

@JJ-bs5bo 2 жыл бұрын

You can't compare anyone with Freddie, his voice is phenomenal!

@rubyfirefly2582 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed your analysis and presentation. I think it boils down to the fact that Freddie was legend and he wrote and sang from his heart and soul. Everything he created was from his gut and being. It was expression from deep inside, not just songwriting in a technical sense. Any performance of his work by anyone else is going to be just that - performance. Which is not the same by any stretch. Being technically accurate and hitting notes with quality is wonderful and an incredible skill. But what Freddie had and gave was more than that. I can't believe that Brian May and Roger Taylor are doing shows like that with Adam Lambert. No wonder they are playing like they are phoning it in. That's not rock and roll. That's off-Broadway camp. Paul Rodgers on the other hand, that's real rock and roll from the heart. Makes me realize what's missing from music today. That from-the-gut honesty. That communion with the crowd, not as a calculated performance but as an organic, joyous celebration of life.

@queenrocks2696 2 жыл бұрын

They aren't phoning it in, far from it, I've seen them live. This was one of the worst examples and you can't gauge a show from tiny clips like that, they wouldn't be still selling out shows if they really were playing like that.

@nancyadcock4899 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree with you about Paul Rodgers. He did justice to the songs and didn’t try to be Freddie. He is a freak of nature and sounds just as good as he did back in the day, no one like him exists💕

@cliffkolinger395 2 жыл бұрын

Paul Rodgers killed it!!!

@citternboy 2 жыл бұрын

Paul Rodgers without a doubt, he has the rock voice, stage presence and range. Killer singer

@rayquintal403 2 жыл бұрын

I ran into Paul in an airport as we both had delayed flights. He just did a interview with a few local radio stations in Arizona. Spent almost an hour just shooting the breeze about music and musicians over the years. Hands down one of the most coolest people I’ve ever met. He didn’t want to mimic Freddie but give the fans a great show still. I can understand why Paul took on this role of big shoes to fill. Tie for me Freddie and Paul.

@kentamplin 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool!

@dannydorko7075 2 жыл бұрын

@@kentamplin I wish you could interview Paul for this channel Ken

@lisedixon 2 жыл бұрын

Paul oh Paul. To me he seems to have married what he's heard of Freddie and added his own soulfulness. So he kept the key elements and embellished with his own amazing style. For those of us who go way back to the Free days, what a treat!

@quikn9704 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a good way of describing what Paul did. I’m absolutely obsessed with his voice. He’s a little bit before my time but I recently started watching early videos of Bad Company and can’t get enough of him!

@karrin9875 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks for hangin out in my loungeroom and sharing your joy! I learned heaps and had a blast :)

@altabox1 2 жыл бұрын

I think what makes Freddie unique is his versatility talent. You can find some genius in the rock history, pop industry like John Lennon, Bob Dylan, Michael Jackson, but Freddie is not only a genius but he is the... I am looking for the right word...he is the SOUL. His special unique charisma, the touch of God...no human words for Mercury.

@willdwyer6782 2 жыл бұрын

Freddie Mercury almost always ducked the high notes in concert, because they were touring so much that most of the time he had a case of laryngitis from the punishment his vocal cords took. We know for a fact that just before Live Aid, Freddie was diagnosed with laryngitis by a doctor.

@ThorSuzuki1 2 жыл бұрын

laryngitis is a inflammation/infection, you dont get that from touring. Freddies problem was vocal nodules. and no, he did not dodge the high notes as much as people say. Montreal and Milton Keynes has him nailing most of the notes. But listening to bootlegs you can really hear him at his best.

@harrispage7000 2 жыл бұрын

Chuck Norris is the man!!!

@chadhero37 2 жыл бұрын

He also had Roger Taylor hitting them for him. We know freddie can hit the notes, its just hard on your voice night after night

@nancyreese4216 2 жыл бұрын

Their tour schedule was brutal. Was just listening to one of the concerts I attended in '78. He hit every high note in Somebody To Love and BoRhap in that concert, but have heard others where he modified the song. Surprisingly, this concert was deep into the the Jazz tour and he reportedly sounds better than earlier shows. You're right, probably dependent upon the tour schedule.

@markfelkins5162 2 жыл бұрын

I AGREE there will never be another Freddie !

@Stefan-Van-der-Pulst 2 жыл бұрын

Man, Paul Rodgers did a great job! His voice is bluesy and his low register is deep, still when he goes up it is powerful and full of grit. When you compare that to Adam...absolutely can't go low ("Dont stop me" - barely can get the right pitch in the low parts). His natural voice is just to thin in the low and even in the high registers. I could listen all day to Paul Rodgers but after a few minutes of Adam I'm bored...

@Terk131 2 жыл бұрын

I agree 100%.

@shawnsmith8731 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly!

@christianefilha2941 2 жыл бұрын

I agree. I don't understand musical instruments, but I think the guitar is too loud for the wonderful Paul's voice. The Band could have been more generous with Paul.

@mikelachey824 2 жыл бұрын

Paul is a brilliant singer. Anybody who would say different would have to be stone cold crazy, but Adam brings back the style and flair that go with these songs. Its more then just singing them, there is that Freddie flair that needs to accompany them as well. Far as I'm concerned, if you can't have Freddie, then at least you get a couple of guys that do a great job keeping the music going for the younger generations that really should experience what rock is

@mikelachey824 2 жыл бұрын

@@christianefilha2941 LOL It's not Paul's wheelhouse. He's an amazing singer, does and amazing job of bringing a bluesy element to the band, but the sound is more geared for Lambert, then for Rodgers. Sorry, but this is Queen, not Bad Company.

@Markothunder 2 жыл бұрын

I know that Adam Lambert and Paul Rodgers are great singers for the band, even Marc Martel (who is not in the band), but it doesn't mean they can take away Freddie Mercury's greatness and singing style. Like @Heather Estes said, even John Deacon said it, Freddie is irreplaceable.

@rockchic65 2 жыл бұрын

No one takes away from Freddie, his place is secure, no one's replaced him they just tour the Queen music for fans who still want to see a live show with two original members. Their show is awesome but it's not meant to be a recreation of their original one's.

@richardselby1711 2 жыл бұрын

What's cool to me is Paul Rogers was true to form and did his thing and it worked. Freddie will never be replaced, never duplicated or bettered, he's truly one of a kind.

@Romans1.24-27 Жыл бұрын

Thomas Crane

@GhostGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

Paul absolutely KILLING it here tho!

@sheilaamell7719 2 жыл бұрын

Freddie was the best showman in rock history, he made Queen what it is with great musicians. Adam Lambert is more like Broadway singer. I prefer Rodgers to Lambert because I’m more into rock music.

@papabearM3 2 жыл бұрын

@@shirabetty8483 Except he can’t. He is shite at about any style other than pop and mus theater.

@danomite22 2 жыл бұрын

@@papabearM3 you are wrong! Adam can sing any style! I went to see Queen with an accomplished musician who made a living playing in live bands. He saw Queen twice with Freddie. He said Freddie is a better showman but said I don't think he is a better singer. I have seen tons of live music and Adam with Queen was spectacular! He was singing some parts a full octave higher than Freddie. There styles are totally different but to call Adam shyte is just foolishness. He is an amazing vocalist!

@ShyAnn291 2 жыл бұрын

@@papabearM3 Adam is great at singing rock!

@PickettMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Adam is phenomenal...

@14mhart 2 жыл бұрын

@@papabearM3 Wrong...... have you heard Adam do Cher’s Believe?

@Algabatz 2 жыл бұрын

Being on my laptop, one minute into Adam singing, I reached for my phone. Freddie's irreplaceable, I saw Queen back in 1982, that was a fantastic gig. Paul Rogers is so great, just see the difference in how fun everyone in the band had. Claim to fame: I once held Paul Kossoffs guitar in my bare hands!

@parahumanoid 2 жыл бұрын

I 1000% agree about Lambert. His presence in the band speaks for Queens ridiculous attempt to cash in once more (can't blame them: they are the band and it's up to them to destroy the rep for the money). For any highly remarkable talent it's prudent to walk out on a high note. Queen looks pitifully at this point. If I was not misinformed John flat out refused to participate in reviving the band without Freddie as it wouldn't be Queen anymore and no one should be put in Freddie's place.

@rockchic65 2 жыл бұрын

Have you seen the reviews for their current tour? Have you seen the comments from the audiences at this tour? If they stop tomorrow they'll be going out on the highest of highs, they literally couldn't get any higher short of bringing Freddie back.

@CrimsonHeart3 Жыл бұрын

Really unfair to say that considering a lot of people are loving it and at least have some chance of seeing queen music even if it's not even close to Freddie - let people live man, Brian and Roger seem pretty happy too.

@wallabumba 2 жыл бұрын

No doubt in my mind--Paul Rodgers is the better of the two after Freddie. I understand why they wanted to go with Adam Lambert, but Paul is the consummate rock vocalist.

@Mattwbw 2 жыл бұрын

To your point about Queen + Paul Rodgers not lasting that long. They did do 2 world tours and released a brand new studio album. So it wasn’t like it fizzled out or anything. They collaborated for as long as they wanted to and it was a success. Also, I just have to say but I saw them live twice. Never in my life did I think I’d ever see Queen (I was born in ‘86). But Paul was a revelation. I knew of All Right Now, but it didn’t click for me until they performed it and I realised it was the same guy. After that first concert I became an instant fan of his, discovering his back catalogue. Both Free and Bad Company had some great songs. And great albums. I’m forever grateful that they collaborated and that I saw them perform together. Twice no less. Once per tour.

@connielester1641 2 жыл бұрын

Paul Rodgers on SO many levels! Why on earth did Queen take Adam?

@jayprildejesus8407 2 жыл бұрын

No doubt Marc got the contribution on Boheman Rhapsody Movie not Adam...Marc is the close vocal and instrumentalist as Freddy..

@gailpeterson3747 2 жыл бұрын

Freddie's voice was cracking a little and he was "ducking" out of some of the high notes during Live Aid for the following reasons: 1) Freddie had vocal cord nodules which would limit his ability to hit the high notes during live performances. The band practiced quite a bit leading up to Live Aid, so his vocal cords did not have a lot of recovery time. 2) He was performing with a rather severe throat infection that day, yet he was still able to pull off the performance of his lifetime. Like one poster already said, while the replacement singers for Queen weren't enjoyable in their own right, Freddie was just the best.

@melissak1521 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Ken probably should have mentioned that at the beginning of the video. It’s remarkable that, even while sick, Freddie gives arguably the best live performance in Rock history!

@thadinjasaveer8092 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@truthseeking1st 2 жыл бұрын

He was fearful that he would have no voice prior to go time. He certainly pulled it off.

@robinfineman9894 2 жыл бұрын

Can you watch the band God Save the Queen live and let me know what you think? Tnx

2 жыл бұрын

Freddie often used to crack live and had trouble with excessive tension. He was a studio animal though.

@Original_Lurke_fromthe_Unknown 2 жыл бұрын

Freddie Mercury did it best!! No ways around it. Freddie is Queen even after all these years since his passing almost 30 years ago. No one comes close to Freddie. Adam Lambert is doing a great job he’s not trying to be Freddie.

@monical7145 2 жыл бұрын

There is only one Freddie Mercury he had it all in one package. Adam just doesn't come close in my opinion, I have always liked Paul Rodgers .....

@chicagof40phakahenry19 Жыл бұрын

No one can replace Freddie Mercury

@billkilbourne6409 2 жыл бұрын

Paul Rogers, like Freddie, stands at the top of the class

@alexmorales6738 2 жыл бұрын

Why was Marc Martel not offered the replacement??? His voice, (and looks!) Is so damn close yo Freddie's!

@kiaral.hudson7752 2 жыл бұрын

Im surprised Marc wasnt on the list...

@queenrocks2696 2 жыл бұрын

@@kiaral.hudson7752 There was no list, Adam was handpicked.

@papabearM3 2 жыл бұрын

Maylor want to be the stars in their own show. Can you blame them?

@levondarratt787 2 жыл бұрын

That was over 10 years ago when did the replacement I don't think Marc Martell was already ready...

@sharontalley2155 Жыл бұрын

Freddie is one of a kind. I love Freddie. But my all time favorite singer is Paul Rodgers. What a voice, what a presence, what a good-looking guy!

@Jihavoh777 2 жыл бұрын

When I heard that Paul was fronting Queen..I was like wtf?! And then I heard some clips and was absolutely blown away. How tf can he do that? They’re nothing alike and yet I don’t miss Freddie at all with Paul at the helm

@robertmigchelbrink1131 2 жыл бұрын

No disrespect to Paul Rogers or Adam Lambert but Freddie mercury is the greatest front man and rock ‘n’ roll vocalist to ever walk the earth. Nobody could replace him.

@carltyree3777 2 жыл бұрын

Mark Martell would have been great. Love Paul Rodgers Adam Lambert. Well it’s alright but it’s not Queen. So as John Deacon would testify there’s no replacing Freddy

@janisjoplin4647 2 жыл бұрын

No man can replace Freddie and I think we all agree on that…but Paul was the best “replacement” singer. He brought a raw grit to the band and I think Freddie would have loved the performances because he wasn’t just singing their songs. He was making the songs his.

@MrJohnnyBootz 2 жыл бұрын

Freddie said "Who do you think I am? Paul Rodgers?" He had great respect for him.

@evilcowboy 2 жыл бұрын

Freddie obviously did it better, the second person on Earth who sang the song (not a Queen replacement so he don't really count) Marc Martel. When it comes to Freddie, it was his flamboyancy that added to his performances and made it memorable, the chemistry between him and his band mates and his ability to be very charismatic. So its why most performances fall flat when it comes to his music. It would be the same as someone trying to do a performance like Liberace while not being flamboyant. As far as Queen is concerned, Freddie will always be the person who did it better. Funny little thing about the song "Somebody to Love" Freddie totally does a Matt Bellamy style breathing thing into the mic, they are just hidden when the whole music is playing over the top, but the deep breaths are still very much there. Good comparison of singers and I appreciate how you broke it down, but I still can only hear Freddie doing Queen songs.

@papabearM3 2 жыл бұрын

Freddie does a Mart Bellamy style? LOL Isn’t it the other way around?

@marceror 2 жыл бұрын

Sometimes I get the feeling that Ken would rather be doing most of the singing on these videos, rather than listening to the featured artist. I just don't think he can help himself but to break into song. :)

@flonoiisana4647 2 жыл бұрын

You can tell how passionate he is about singing! lol He can't help himself.

@danlc95 2 жыл бұрын

I would like to see and hear Ken on them!

@vesnavesna8008 2 жыл бұрын

That's why we love Ken. He is so passionate and I love that about him 👌

@shannonrobinson864 2 жыл бұрын

on one other point if queen would have kept Paul R. as a front man I think queen would have continued as a successful band much like AC/DC did with Brian J. after the death of Bon Scott .

@rockchic65 2 жыл бұрын

They've been more successful with Adam than Paul, they play stadiums and huge arena's all over the world and their shows sell out, how is that not continuing as a successful band?

@doulbledee9758 2 жыл бұрын

Yes Paul Rogers did contribute to Queen. He brought Queen to life. Brain May was more energetic as was the rest of the band than with Adam.

@alexjohnston8889 2 жыл бұрын

Agree, he even helped to write a whole new album.

@janetherring2344 2 жыл бұрын

The band seemed much more engaged with Paul Rogers than with Adam Lambert! There was a whole different kind of energy with Paul. Amazing singer!

@queenrocks2696 2 жыл бұрын

They don't really, I've seen them live and they are loving working with Adam, this was a bad example of their shows, they play around on stage together and have fun, Brian & Adam are like a double act.

@belindacox8330 2 жыл бұрын

Actually he took some of the bad performance of Freddie and Adam and then took great performance of Paul. I've heard Freddie better and I heard Adam better. Everyone has bad days. All these guys can sang their buts off. Different styles and different range are tones. But all equally as good my opinion. Don't ever try to dim someone's shine. As the saying goes everyone wants to take your spot till they see what it takes to play your position.

@jeffschielka7845 2 жыл бұрын

Freddie definitely could command an audience. The crowd at Live Aid wasn't even a Queen audience and he wrapped them around his finger. Very few frontmen have the ability to do that. Fantastic musician in every sense of the word. Sad that we lost him way too soon!

@ev1448 2 жыл бұрын

This also was his last concert I believe.

@evehosgood 2 жыл бұрын

@@ev1448 No, Knebworth 1986 was his last

@jeffschielka7845 2 жыл бұрын

@@evehosgood 😎

@jeffschielka7845 2 жыл бұрын

@@amitm7555 😎

@larsnilsson8949 2 жыл бұрын

@@ev1448 They did Knebworth in August of ´86, that was his last performance.

@danielfrench753 Жыл бұрын

No one can replace Freddie, he was one of a kind. But overall I do prefer Paul with Queen rather than Adam, I just feel that with Paul the songs have a bit more depth and sounds layered. Having said that there are songs where I don't think Paul's voice (as epic as it is!) suits them, for example: Killer Queen. But I feel the same as you Ken, you just get shivers down your spine when Paul belts out those opening lines of Tie Your Mother Down!!

@deeking914 2 жыл бұрын

There really is no replacing Freddie Mercury. Adam Lambert has a really good voice from what I've seen and heard during his time on American Idol but watching/hearing him perform with Queen I rather felt like I was watching "Queen, The Musical." I agree with Ken it has a very high school musical theater vibe rather than being at a rock concert. And I like musical theater but not when I'm expecting a rock concert. By the way, Brian May wrote We Will Rock You, not Freddie, but I get your point.

@sufupp 2 жыл бұрын

Yep. Brian May wrote We Will Rock You.

@AndySaenz 2 жыл бұрын

All 3 of them are fantastic singers, but Freddie for me will always be the essence of Queen.

@matthewweng8483 2 жыл бұрын

Personally, I think Freddie Mercury was the number one guy for so many reasons, but Paul Rodgers was fantastic as well. Paul might not have the same range, but he’s just so damn vocally powerful. Paul Rogers has the Pipes of the Gods. I agree with you though, Robert Plant, Paul Rogers, Roger Daltry, and Freddie Mercury were all killer frontmen for many reasons.

@TheOtherTrunk 2 жыл бұрын

I remember back when Paul Rodgers was touring with Queen. At the time I remember thinking ..he's not Freddie so the songs just don't work. Mind you I was a huge Paul Rodgers fan, but at the time I just didn't think it worked. Looking back...HOLY CRAP. WTF was I thinking...those concerts were incredible. It wasn't about replacing Freddie...it was about going out there and blowing the roof off the place. I think that I or maybe other people weren't really ready for a Freddie replacement, even though it had to be. You are correct that those concerts were full of energy while with Adam (no disrespect to him as a singer and performer) there isn't the same feeling. While watching Adams concerts I feel like I'm watching some amateur Americas Got Talent crap.

@obiwantim 2 жыл бұрын

Paul slayed. Can’t argue with that. In Adam’s defense, you skipped over the material that really lets him shine. He has a sick instrument. That and his emotional vulnerability really bring impact to Show Must Go On and Who Wants to Live Forever.

@JuleeBeth2U 2 жыл бұрын

Freddie.....the answer will always be Freddie. Some people have an iconic voice and style that just can't be replaced.

@philipmulcahy7234 2 жыл бұрын

Paul Rodgers is an amazing singer, I watched this live show several times, it must have been incredible to witness it live.

@justicebeginstoshine8069 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree 💯 with you , and may I say you rock !!!! I just want to add Adam Lambert is a Vegas act not a rocker !!! Paul just kicks ass !!!

@jenniedrake700 2 жыл бұрын

One of my biggest regrets is never having the opportunity to see Queen with Freddie but I did see them with Paul Rodgers. I t was a long time ago and I didn't appreciate it at the time because I kept missing Freddie and not appreciating Paul for the artist he was. That's not to say I didn't love Bad Company, I did. Thank you for your critique.

@friendsofdanadaherd8250 2 жыл бұрын

These singers are good, but Freddie had a certain sound that is unique and blended perfectly with the rest of Queen’s vocals, maybe that’s why the rest of Queen seems so lackluster. Freddie had power and that operatic influence in his voice that no one else has, that’s why Freddie stands out above all of them and all rock singers!

@TheMacattack71 2 жыл бұрын

Not all sorry

@denisepittman1228 2 жыл бұрын

Freddie was a showman also!! He was all over that stage and loving it!! There hasn't been another Freddie and most likely there never will be!! The rest of the band and Freddie were loyal to each other.. His band mates never told anyone that Freddie was sick.. They all did music until Freddie wasn't able to do anymore.. They also knew that Freddie was in pain and they tried to get him to take a day off but he wouldn't do it.. He wanted to sing until he couldn't and thats what they did..

@nancyreese4216 2 жыл бұрын

Freddie didn't sing the music, he was the music.

@Blackjacksnapper 2 жыл бұрын

Paul brings 2 concerts for the price of one!! Get to hear both queen and bad company.

@marydisalvo7608 2 жыл бұрын

Have any of you heard Adam Lambert sing Who wants to live forever. He has an amazing range and voice.

@kelly3518 2 жыл бұрын

Extraordinary analysis, Ken. Love the balanced respect you show Adam. Bottom line: Adam is an accomplished stage (as in theater) performer. As you so insightfully noted, that was his Queen vibe. Freddy was theatrical but also an alpha male, possessing operatic gifts, in complete command of his performance and the audience. Paul Rodgers is a rock star who poured his soul into his Queen project. He did not try (nor could he have hoped) to be Freddy. He, as a true artist, intrepreted the works of Queen. The measure of that success is the audience who was fully drawn in. The pure joy and energy guitar player Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor exuded during the Q+PR concerts was undeniably genuine. The following Q+AL series were overproduced, campy, and diminished the Freddy Mercury legend. The recent film, Bohemian Rhapsody, thankfully gives newer generations a fresh perspective.

@pauldiggin4004 2 жыл бұрын

Love this review. I've seen Queen with Freddie (awesome!) and Bad Company and Paul Rodgers, many times (fantastic). I've also seen Queen + Paul Rodgers. It is two amazing singers (Freddie & Paul) kicking ass. I really like how Paul didn't try to be anyone but himself and how they did some of his songs as well. Adam is talented but he isn't in the same conversation as these two legends. Just my opinion.

@jumpingonly3386 2 жыл бұрын

Nobody can compete with Freddie Mercury.

@Markothunder Жыл бұрын

True. Also, people cannot compete with Brad Delp and Tommy DeCarlo can only sing like himself

@ssoozee 2 жыл бұрын

Just found you. You are so smart! Looking forward to more videos. Thank you for all the work you do to create these wonderful videos. xo

@danafischer5758 2 жыл бұрын

He was showing signs of AIDS here and had been struggling with his voice during this concert. So for me he still rock it

@1l1ja 2 жыл бұрын

I never thought I could enjoy Queen songs again after Freddie. But, when I went to a concert in 2009. Queen + Paul Rodgers. The amount of class, emotion and energy I felt from Paul was amazing. When he started singing Show must go on, I could not stop the tears man, he blew me away. So, in my humble opinion he did Freddie credit and I respect him for that. Peace to all of you music lovers!

@sharonfowler4816 2 жыл бұрын

The band and the lead singer play off each other's energy and style that's my guess that's what happened with Adam Lambert. I didn't feel the energy coming off of Adam and though he is a great or can be a great singer in his own right, I think what Adam is doing is the Adam Lambert Show and the Queen isn't feeling it.

@queenrocks2696 2 жыл бұрын

If you watch footage of their shows (not this old one which is cherry picked) you'll see Brian & Adam are like a double act, they play around on stage together a lot of the time and to a lesser extent Adam does with Roger and other band members as well (obviously not as easy with the drummer). I've seen them live and it's definitely not the Adam show, they are very much a band who all have fun together, it's not easy to see the camaraderie when you only see little clips. Check out Queen + Adam Lambert the story in pics and you'll see the joy they have working together and how much interaction they really have on stage.

@papabearM3 2 жыл бұрын

@@theaterpup3466 Circling about Brian’s right leg does not count as chemistry, darling. I am talking about their vocal chemistry, not about their BBQ’ing together. Listen to Adam and Roger sing a duet. Where is that infamous chemistry?

@shotgun4257 2 жыл бұрын

I am going to venture a guess that somewhere, Freddie is smiling and honored at the Job Paul did. Knowing there could never be another Freddie. But Paul did such a masterful job at honoring the man.

@kayleeriley3591 Жыл бұрын

I think my favorite part of this video is just listening to how pumped Ken gets listening to Paul Rogers lol

@johnmilam691 2 жыл бұрын

Freddie was sick and been out of singing for a little bit when this concert happened. I’m their prime, Freddie was definitely the best. Adam Lambert has an amazing voice too and is a pretty good showman as well.

@papabearM3 2 жыл бұрын

What are you talking about? Queen had just returned from a tour of Japan in May of 1985, 2 months prior to the Live Aid. And Freddie wasn’t sick, he had vocal nodules. He downed some vodka and went on to muse the crowds.

@nancyreese4216 2 жыл бұрын

@@papabearM3 Vocal nodules do affect your voice.

@philfitnesspt6139 2 жыл бұрын

Freddie wasn't sick and as someone said they had just completed the works tour however Freddie did have issues with his voice (the works tour is considered one of his worse vocally basically he didn't rest his voice enough as he was also recording vocals for his mr bad guy album either during touring or immediately prior can't remember. I think he had a minor op on his voice prior to live aid and his doctor advised him not to do it for risk of losing his voice so he was also recovering from that and prob didn't wanna push his voice to maximum. Really they should have chosen his live vocals form 1980 /82 as this period is considered his best vocally live.

@ricatoni2 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah i wasgon a bring up that point too dont know if queenss fans knew it yet but freddie sensed this may be one a his last good concerts before he goes to heaven..

@leebassa1545 2 жыл бұрын

@@ricatoni2 Freddie didn’t even know he was dying/had AIDS yet. And they did Live at Wimbley after Live Aid

@ProfQuartzoGameplay 2 жыл бұрын

Ken, i LOVE your opinion on this, on every level. The critique to Adam Lambert is ON POINT: is he a showman? Yeah, for television, and you can feel that in every second of every performance he ever made. Everything is too much, exaggerated. On the other hand, Paul Rodgers freaking rocks, he has a big, strong voice, and he sings Queens like they are supposed to be sung. Thanks for the video !