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Thank you Adam for this wonderful pic from M&G in Warsaw - one of the best TOHT concerts ever!
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Post by shimoli710 on Mar 23, 2014 0:29:26 GMT -5
Did the history nerd bat signal just flash in the skies above Gotham?    :LOL  |
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Post by stardust on Mar 23, 2014 0:40:01 GMT -5
Awww... I love the history nerd!!!  |
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Post by seoulmate on Mar 23, 2014 0:52:10 GMT -5
juniemoon... I LOVE IT when you do history!! UNFF!! 
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Post by rpeura on Mar 23, 2014 3:40:12 GMT -5
I'm glad you enjoyed the videos, rpeura! I was there, too! And good that adamrocks brought the gifs, too. Adam sang so well that night, I had forgotten that part because it's been a long time since I listened to those videos. Also, we got all the songs! Yes, great memories of a fantastic concert!  And I will never forget the wonderful pre-party in the "NAMU"-restaurant and the DTM-club one day before the concert and the awesome after-show party in the "Tiger"-club!    (... and the hangover a few hours later!!  ) Great memories Betty! Energy Music Radio Finland interviewed me twice: before and after the concert  For awhile I was like a celebrity   </img>  |
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Post by flowers on Mar 23, 2014 6:58:34 GMT -5
I was wondering why MSG is held in such high esteem. It seems to be "the" place to be thrilled about a sold out audience. When did all that start? Is it because it's New York City? I just don't know the history about that venue. Anybody? The importance of MSG for this tour is that it means a very great deal to Brian May. If you have ever seen the Queen documentary, you know that Brian's father was deeply ambivalent about his desire to be a rock star, even though he had worked with Brian to build the guitar that his son uses to this very day. Brian was very well educated and his Dad had imagined another kind of life for him. When Queen was on their US tour in 1977/8, Brian asked his parents to come to New York to see the band play Madison Square Gardens. After the show was over, his father came backstage and said to him "Now I understand."
When Brian tells this story in the documentary he is clearly on the verge of tears.
It has been implied that this is very possibly Queen's farewell tour (never say never, of course, but). It makes sense that, for Brian and Roger, some of these venues hold great memories.
MSG would definitely be the rock band version of making in the Big Apple (and in rock) so Adam would probably consider it a career pinnacle. My guess, since he is west coast-based, is that the Forum in LA might have more meaning. Brian stipulated that venue as well, so it must hold great memories for him, too.
Someone asked earlier what would be the ideal location to end a Queen tour. The answer is, unquestionably, England; which venue is a little bit harder to determine. Hammersmith holds memories for them but they have already done that and it is a bit small for a final concert. Another guess: Wembley, which is now Arena 2 (such a boring new name), where they arguably gave the best performance in a day-long Live Aid concert. (That performance actually brought the band back together after a haitus/break-up and would be memorable to them for that alone.)
IMHO, the ultimate end of the tour would be a free concert in Hyde Park.
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Post by coo.coo.ca.choo on Mar 23, 2014 9:08:51 GMT -5
I was wondering why MSG is held in such high esteem. It seems to be "the" place to be thrilled about a sold out audience. When did all that start? Is it because it's New York City? I just don't know the history about that venue. Anybody? Did the history nerd bat signal just flash in the skies above Gotham? Madison Square Garden is the ultimate place to play a concert in the US because of its acoustics, history, and the quality/enthusiasm of its audiences. This is the fourth Madison Square Garden. The first Madison Square Garden was built in the 1850s by the legendary empresario PT Barnum for his circuses. It became the city's premiere venue for popular concerts and sporting events. The second Madison Square Garden was built in the 1890s by Stanford White, one of the greatest of American architects. The garden was a huge success as a sporting and concert venue and was extremely beautiful. White was shot to death in the rooftop garden of his own creation in 1906 by a romantic rival. The sensational trial was the basis of the novel, film, and musical Ragtime. This garden was torn down in 1925. The third Madison Square Garden was not as architecturally significant but was equally a success, the destination for sporting and musical events that were broadcast all over the country for decades. Most notable was its hosting of countless boxing championships at a time when boxing was one of the most popular sports in the nation, comparable to basketball today. It was torn down in 1968. The fourth and current Madison Square opened the same year. It was built on the ruins of the famed Penn Station. Once considered one of the most beautiful buildings in the world, Penn Station had been demolished in 1962 because its owner did not want the expense of maintaining it. This tragedy sparked the historic preservation movement that spread all over the country. Madison Square Garden has hosted countless sporting events and concerts, including the Concert for Bangladesh in 1971, Elvis's famed sold-out four nights (the only time he played NYC), Michael Jackson, and many others, as well as many political conventions. Twice renovated, it remains the venue where a popular entertainer can say he or she has truly "made it." Juniemoon! I'll have to ring that history nerd bat signal more often! Wouldn't you have loved to go to the garden when it actually had a rooftop garden? I had no idea. I've been there since the train station runs underneath and I've always thought that was very cool. I've never been to a concert there, only dog shows, but it is very easy to hear no matter where you are. Great Sunday morning read, thanks! |
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Post by saweetmaryc on Mar 23, 2014 9:10:43 GMT -5
Lauriellen lolpsychic What will be the news on Monday morning for @queenrockband & @adamlambert? Here are my predictions and some laughs: ln.is/lol-psychic.com/2014/acKqC … From the blog: 1. More concert dates all around the world will be announced? 2. Adam will perform using a stripper pole? 3. To keep the show “family friendly” Kermit, Telle-Tubby Tinky Winky and Elmo (not just his fur) will be added to the show along with the Glee puppets? 4. A hologram of Freddie as well as the original cast of Flash Gordon or Star Wars will join Adam on the stage? 5. An all new “Queen’s Greatest Hits” 69 album set will be released that will include new tracks with Adam? 6. FUN will be joining Queen and all songs will be duets with Nate and Adam. (This sounds like an awesome idea.) 7. All VIP tickets purchased at the pre-sale will now include a “meet & greet”? 8. Adam got a haircut and dyed his hair gray so he looks as old as Brian and Roger? 9. Adam’s character Starchild on Glee will cover some Queen music to promote the tour. |
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Post by saweetmaryc on Mar 23, 2014 9:12:05 GMT -5
Oh Lawdy I do hope # 7 is correcto!!!!!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2014 10:56:57 GMT -5
Did the history nerd bat signal just flash in the skies above Gotham? hahahahaha!!! LOVE IT! |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2014 10:59:34 GMT -5
Did the history nerd bat signal just flash in the skies above Gotham? Madison Square Garden is the ultimate place to play a concert in the US because of its acoustics, history, and the quality/enthusiasm of its audiences. This is the fourth Madison Square Garden. The first Madison Square Garden was built in the 1850s by the legendary empresario PT Barnum for his circuses. It became the city's premiere venue for popular concerts and sporting events. The second Madison Square Garden was built in the 1890s by Stanford White, one of the greatest of American architects. The garden was a huge success as a sporting and concert venue and was extremely beautiful. White was shot to death in the rooftop garden of his own creation in 1906 by a romantic rival. The sensational trial was the basis of the novel, film, and musical Ragtime. This garden was torn down in 1925. The third Madison Square Garden was not as architecturally significant but was equally a success, the destination for sporting and musical events that were broadcast all over the country for decades. Most notable was its hosting of countless boxing championships at a time when boxing was one of the most popular sports in the nation, comparable to basketball today. It was torn down in 1968. The fourth and current Madison Square opened the same year. It was built on the ruins of the famed Penn Station. Once considered one of the most beautiful buildings in the world, Penn Station had been demolished in 1962 because its owner did not want the expense of maintaining it. This tragedy sparked the historic preservation movement that spread all over the country. Madison Square Garden has hosted countless sporting events and concerts, including the Concert for Bangladesh in 1971, Elvis's famed sold-out four nights (the only time he played NYC), Michael Jackson, and many others, as well as many political conventions. Twice renovated, it remains the venue where a popular entertainer can say he or she has truly "made it." Juniemoon! I'll have to ring that history nerd bat signal more often! Wouldn't you have loved to go to the garden when it actually had a rooftop garden? I had no idea. I've been there since the train station runs underneath and I've always thought that was very cool. I've never been to a concert there, only dog shows, but it is very easy to hear no matter where you are. Great Sunday morning read, thanks! Glad you liked it! History is so much fun! I would love to have a time machine. I am so excited about MSG. My Glambert sister and I are going to New York for the first time ever to this show! Another amazing adventure -- thanks to Adam. |
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