
BEING A LEGEND: You’re (still) doing it right.
(Freddie Mercury)
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BEING A LEGEND: You’re (still) doing it right.
(Freddie Mercury)
picture: dunno source, via our lol builder. lol caption: Neckbroken
It’s true, Freddie Mercury is still a legend
He’s (still) the champion!
queen is gay and so are you
yes queen wqas gay your very clever im surethey where also coka hoop with all th mony they made and posativly over the moon too
get a betterinsut than gay it justshows you need a thesuras as for me im not gay happy hes gone im gay happy he helped so any other people know whats out there
think before you get on the computer moron
@HP Whatever point you are attempting to make is drowning in the soup of awful grammar you call text. Learn to speak and WRITE English before attempting to partake in commenting in an English speaking comment section.
See, that wasn’t so difficult.
errr it was i had to et my hbby to re write it for me the sarci commets are from him it looked perfectly right to me
upi. HP, rock greatly. thank you for being you and making the rest of us laugh harder at the dumbass
takes a bow and falls ove her own self
thanx hun
How do you know you read JD Wohlever’s comment correctly? Maybe he was complimenting you on your concise message and your disability gave you an incorrect version of events. Maybe I’m writing this in sanscrit.
You. Are so awesome.
Intelligence IS equal to spelling. When you apply for work, you will realize this. Employers see it this way. When you butcher the English language, whether it be online or on paper, it really does reflect on your intelligence. People will think that you are less intelligent if you cannot spell or use proper grammar and punctuation.
Actually, no HP has it right. Spelling and grammar is not the only thing about intelligence. I am actually learning about this in school right now. There are actually 8 or so different kinds of intelligence, and yes, this does include reading and writing (verbal, as my professor calls it), but there are other forms of intelligence as well. These include areas like math, art, music, interpersonal, and intrapersonal. Bringing up Einstein was a good example. Einstein wasn’t so hot at verbal intelligence, but look at him, he was the best mathematician of our time. Unfortunately enough though, John is right. Employers haven’t really caught on to this, so it does help to read and write properly. Don’t get me wrong HP, I’m not saying that it’s your fault that you can’t. I understand perfectly the conditions of dyslexia. However, that doesn’t stop the previous statement from being any less true.
WE ARE TALKING ABOUT QUEEN!
Agreed, well mostly then.
I agree with you that employers unfortunaly still judge people by spelling, and they’re wrong to do so.
And I also agree that intelligence isn’t 1 single definable thing, but I believe that it could be divided up into even more then 8 parts, “maths” could even be split up in geometry, algebra, logaritmics and umh.. other stuff.
Take for example Einstein, his math skills weren’t all that great, he was a great physicist though, but he actually had someone else do/check the math part for him most of the time.
Now you might be wondering why i’m posting all this useless extra information to a ~2 month old post…. The answer is simple; I’m bored. ^^
P.s. Queen rocked.
r.i.p freddie
the ledgend of rock
and still does…
So, if you’re really smart and you travel to a country in which you don’t speak and can’t write the language… you’re stupid?
eats, shoots, and leaves.
you tell em HP word up to u
so basically you’re retarded?
if you have to resort to out dated words like that at least know what they mean if i was retarded ( an IQ of below 70) i doubt i would be able to work a computer let a alone read or write. again i point out dyslexia is not related to intelligence and opposite to commonly held misconceptions most dyslexics are in fact quite clever just frustrated they cant always right down what they can say.
Sorry my bad, had no idea you had disabilities. I have seen too many people who have no problems write like crap because they are lazy or think it’s cool to act dumb. Again, I apologize that I was talking about your text without knowing you had problems. This is a cause of me assuming. And Assuming makes an ass out of me.
Just cos Freddie Rocked harder than pretty much anyone ever
and you can’t take it that he was gay and more girls loved him
than you even know!!!
but I’m getting off topic he is a Legend and Always Will be
R.I.P Freddie
well freddie was the omly one in queen that was gay so wat his music roks im 10 and i no more about him than u and i bet u do not have 26 posters of him on your wall moron u r the 1 that is gay
wat omly roks…
How hard is it to add one more letter to your words so they don’t make my eyes bleed? Oh, just so you know, there is also a SHIFT key on your keyboard. Try it out some time.
I know 6 year olds who can write/type better than you.
Wow, if that’s all it takes to make your eyes bleed, it’s a wonder you can utilise the internet at all.
sounds to me like you need a doc
slamming a little kid, wow, whats next? slamming dyslexics? OH WAIT you already did. loser
I am with you here. People need to respect and understand how to use language. Reading things on the internet show you how bad it is, especially among the youth.
This might be pedantic of me, but Freddie was actually bi-sexual, not gay.
If you think that, just don’t comment xD
shut the hell up!! Freddie had more talent in his moustache than you probably have in your entire body!!
Actually, completely true, as ALL of freddie’s talent was in his mustache, it was the source of all his glorious entertaining powers
You just made my day. Forever.
You say that like it’s an insult to be gay. What a moron.
Actually, Freddie was bi….and as far as I know the other guys were straight. So, no.
Freddie was actually gay, everyone else was straight.
You fail. Queen wasn’t gay, Freddie Mercury was. And there’s nothing wrong with being gay.
Amen to that!
Couldn’t have said it better myself.
They’re will never be another performer like Freddie.
I still can’t watch anything with him in it that I don’t end up sobbing. Seriously. I don’t make fun of Elvis fans anymore.
Can ANYbody fine MEEEEE~…
I could fine you for getting the lyrics wrong.
oh snap! epic pwnage!
You, sir, win life.
{somebudy to lu-u-u-uv}
somebody to love…. *sniff *tear
EPIC!
Fabulous on so many levels.
Rest in Peace Freddy. We (still) love you.
LOVE Freddie Mercury!!
17 years! Long time…
Freddie Mercury is my hero.
Farrokh Bulsara started well, and Freddie Mercury ended well. Never can be another one like him.
Awesome picture of Freddie Mercury. Kudos.
YESSSS!!!! i always thought of maybe making one of these. freddie will live on forever in people’s hearts.
I see you know where the CAPS or SHIFT key is. However, I must inform you that you failed to continue using it after the 4th S.
And when did one “!” not be enough to show excitement?
If they failed to use the shift key after aforementioned ‘s’, how did they type those exclamation marks?
“And when did one ‘!’ not be enough to show excitement?”
OW. You have successfully abused grammar. How does it feel to be a hypocrite?
Don’t argue with the trolls. That means they win.
You sir, have been picking on people the entire length of this thread. Over things such as spelling and punctuation. Might i remind you that this is the INTERNET and that PROPER ENGLISH doesn’t exist here. I seriously do not understand why a twat such as yourself would find in necessary to come on here and annoy the frick out over people, who are trying to have a conversation, about spelling and grammar. If your that into S&G (spelling and grammar) go become and English teacher and piss off angry 9th grade kids and get sued for the abuse you dish out when you see an error.
Once again, get off our internet, sincerely the people who don’t like wankers ruining their boards.
anon who ever you are well said thak you
HeY I’M a 9tH grAder and just to annoy jd i will rite incorectly moohauhauha!!!1!!!!
JD Wohlever, you are a total and utter moron, do you understand that by posting comments about other peoples grammar and punctuation, you make yourself look like a total douchebag. I’m in 8th grade and more than likely have a higher IQ than you. HP is probably the nicest person in this entire forum, and you critcize her skills as a typist, despite the fact that she told you she has Dyslexia. I know this comment is fueling your little fire, but , Im sorry, you are a total ASS
so amazing, i love freddie.
Never be another like him.
And he’ll never be forgotten.
forgive me but freddie who? whats he known for?
=O
Lead singer/ songwriter for Queen!
Rest in Peace Freddie~
most talented amazing musician ever!
You are kidding right?.. Plz tell me you are kidding. Freddie Mercury, the most amazing performer/songwriter/singer to ever grace the face of this unworthy planet. The man who was given to the music world in the form of a homo-sexual gift from God.
SomeIrk says:
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**Freddie Mercury, the most amazing performer/songwriter/singer to ever grace the face of this unworthy planet. The man who was given to the music world in the form of a homo-sexual gift from God.**
wow! That’s perfect. So perfect. That says it all, and just right. Thanks!
Sudsy
I think he sucks!!!
:: runs out of the room to avoid getting punched in the face ::
Yeah you’d need to run you little twirp!!
LOL!!!!!
Glad you took that in the humour that was inteneded! kudos to you!
I totally agree.
i take it you favor eric clapton?!?!?!
ZING!!!
What’s wrong with Eric Clapton? I love them both, personally.
hunny run run as fast as you can ….hwehhehe was i scary ?
freddie does not suck you !@#%*&!%#$@(&*^%$ u r the 1 that sucks!!!!specificly LEILA u suck!!!!!
well considering that he was bi-sexual then yeah he probably did more than once, but he was still an incredibly talented musician, singer and entertainer.
I totally love Freddie! Awesome, outrageous, irreplaceable and still missed! If you don’t know who he is, you must have been living under a rock somewhere…
And what have you against folks who live under rocks? I know a number of well-mannered snakes who live under rocks, and would probably take offense to your comment.
He is immortal, he has inside him blood of kings!
He has no rival, no man can be his equal!
Indeed, he is the Prince of the Universe. Just give him the prize.
nice one, dude…
True.
We wil always love you, Freddie…
Too bad Rolling Stone magazine does not agree. They don’t even have him listed as one of the Top 10 singers in Rock and R&B…. *sigh* He’s #1 by a long shot in my book
Consider the source on that one. I see it the same way as the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducting people who never were, and never will be, rockers.
Freddy Mercury was one hell of a singer *and* performer.
I totally agree with you. I will never visit the R&R Hall of Fame because it’s a sham and after hearing about Rolling Stone magazine…guess what I will never again purchase or read? That’s just wrong. You can’t have a top ten list of best R&R singers and not have Freddie.
Kinda like Metallica losing to Jethro Tull for metal album of the year, or whatever category it was.
i live basically in the shadow of the rock and roll hall of fame… been there a couple times. the actual hall of fame part is BORING, but the museum is pretty awesome. seeing the costumes and set pieces and cars and everything is really cool. with as expensive as it is though, it doesn’t make sense to go more than once every 2 years or so though.
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while i agree with you that the inductee process is a sham, i don’t think the actual hall and museum are. half the inductees are worthy, the other half we’ll just not mention.
I’ve not seen their Top 10, but I think they are also trying to give some exposure to lesser known singers, which is a good thing, since by now Freddie Mercury could literally disappear from press and his fame wouldn’t change.
Before I get kicked, I’d like to say that he most definitely should be number 2. if we’re talking overall popularity, I’m thinking Zeppelin or Floyd. It think they SHOULD be number one, but I think maybe the other two would be above him if it was popularity related.
I disagree–while they’re both great bands, Queen (still) appeals to a much larger audience. My four year old brother could name you ten Queen songs, but would stare at you confused if you asked him for a Floyd song.
He’s Four. That will be entirely from what his parents have been listening to in the car or whatever. I’d put Floyd before Queen, but I do love them both.
I could never choose between the two. I’m a HUGE Floyd fangirl (yes, there is such a thing) but Queen is a different type of awesome.
I love Freddie. He was an incredible musician, and just wow. No singer can ever be his equal.
World: “Don’t go, Freddie! We love you!”
Freddie: “Too late, I’ve got to go. Gotta leave you all behind and face the truth.”
World: “Don’t leave us! The show MUST go on!”
Freddie: “Goodbye.”
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That man is epic win in human form.
He didn’t mean to make us cry. We’ve gotta carry on, carry on…
u no wat suks wen he rote bohemian rhapsody he didnt no he was gonna die and basicly da frst half of da sng is about him dyin
r.i.p freddie u will forever be in our hearts
queen 4 life and queen 4 soul
Whenever I feel sad about his passing, I remind myself: That was one guy that made the most of every second that he did have. If I live to 100 I’ll still have accumulated less than one tenth of the life experiences he squeezed into his too-short life.experiences
RIP Mr. Fahrenheit
The world’s first Indian rock star. Requiescat in pace, et lux eternam luceat eius.
I never would have known he was indian. he totally looks of the white persuasion.
Zanzibar, actually. His family moved to England when he was very little.
Don’t ask me why I know that.
So the guy dies as a legend and then, here, gets props for being a legend still? He’s not doing anything but rotting.
And Freddie and Queen were huge sellouts. It’s not an opinion, it’s rock n’ roll history fact.
He isn’t rotting, he was cremated I do believe.
So is Morrison, but he’s still f#&%*ing awesome. Legends remains legends forever. And ever. And ever.
Or, at least, for the next couple generations. Our youths are being brainwashed by Miley Cyrus and the Jonas Brothers.
funny ive never sen your name in light
sell outs realy ? rasing awareness of aids ? sellign out ?
man your wiired
…Pretty sure it IS just an opinion, considering “rock ‘n’ roll” is completely subjective…
Rock n’ roll is not completely subjective. Things like “punk rock” and “metal,” etc., CAN BE subjective, but “rock n’ roll” is not.
Yeah…I’m going to have to go ahead and disagree with you on that one. (Not being a snot; I’d just like to have a civilized debate.)
The things that are considered to be rock these days, I would think, prove that the genre is definitely subjective. If, say, Chuck Berry and Poison, for example, are both housed under the umbrella of rock, what does that say about the roots of rock versus what it has mutated into? Sure, if we’re talking music theory, rock *might* be considered objective…but music that is decidedly not rock can still follow the same structure musically.
I’m genuinely interested in why you think it’s not subjective. *scouts’ honor that this won’t turn into some lame flame war*
Okay, let’s do this.
First, please note that I did say that “Rock . . . is not completely subjective.”
What you’ve called “The Umbrella of Rock” is what I have said is NOT subjective. The category is very broad, and people can debate until they’re blue in the face over the sub-genres, and the sub-sub-genres (and so on) that exist therein, but Rock, or as I referred to it “Rock n’ Roll,” has specific characteristics that span its entire culture, including music theory and also specific performance style, among other things. It is key that you remember that this is a very broad category of music, and its era is not over yet (despite what some would say) like, for instance, the baroque style’s era is over. It is still around, it is still growing, and it is still evolving.
Chuck Berry and Poison are very different acts, but they are both Rock. We can debate whether or not Poison was metal, if Def Leppard was a hair band, if All American Rejects are emo, if Mott The Hoople was glam, if Blind Melon was grunge, or if Slapstick was punk or ska or ska-punk or ska-core, etc. etc. But the fact is, at the end of the day, they are ALL Rock. Any debate as to whether these bands and most others are Rock is silly. I have a co-worker who likes to say that U2 isn’t “Rock, they’re pop,” and her justification is that bands like Tool and Evanescence are what “Rock” is really. This is ignorant and egocentric. And the fact that someone like her says this, or that a classic-rock fan might say that anything before or after the 72-81 stretch isn’t really rock, or the 14-year-old who can’t see why anyone would have called Frampton a rock act, does not make Rock n’ Roll completely subjective; it makes those people wrong.
Now, let’s quickly look at the fringes of all of this. As pointed out, I said that rock is not COMPLETELY subjective. There are some aspects of it that are, but if I had to put that into a percentage I’d say it was barely more than 5%. Take, for example, modern Country. Everything called “Country” that has hit the scene after Garth Brooks, some have called “Country-rock” and some would say that, in the end, its closer to Rock music than actual Country and Western (and I would agree). This is something based off of music theory and performance styles, not their sited influences and on-stage buddies. There are also groups known as “post-rock” that are up for debate, like Polyphonic Spree or Sigur Ros or Arcade Fire, that use rock instrumentation for a sound that is not typically referred to as “Rock.” But is it really “after rock?” Or is it just another broad sub-category?
To conclude this section, what music would you say can follow the “same structure musically” but be decidedly “not rock?”
Sorry for the delay.
And thanks for being very well-spoken.
I think you have swayed me. I see what you’re saying about “rock-n-roll” versus “rock”, even though a lot of people would say we’re anal retentive for saying they are different. I am usually more of a purist when it comes to throwing around genres that loosely. And I guess, then, my argument about music isn’t with you, but to the person I was replying to in the first place for putting Queen in the category of rock-n-roll, and for having to be a killjoy about something just to be a killjoy.
However, I think the “debate” I had with you was a good thing to come of a naysayer situation. I agree with you completely regarding what you said about rock-n-roll music theory, and the fact that it hasn’t seen its end. I also agree about its evolution, but I suppose the elitist in me sees a majority of it (at least, mainstream music, if the root of this debate is Queen) as a regression rather than an advance in the genre.
Going even further back than the advent of rock-n-roll, I have a tendency to see nearly every major genre of Western music to be influenced by the blues, as (duh) rock-n-roll is the fraternal twin to the blues. And as far as music theory goes–12-bar, blue notes, the subjects of lyrics, etc., etc.–you can hear its influences in nearly every popular Western genre. I liked that you pointed out the rock in some country; that is totally accurate. That is actually one of the genres I was thinking of when I said that some music followed rock theory but wasn’t considered rock (and I should have been more specific by saying rock-n-roll).
I suppose what my problem is with the loose title of rock is that there are some artists–genuine artists, in the aesthetic sense of the word–whose work I really respect, and then there are coattail-clingers and undeserving idiots that get lumped in with them by people such as your co-worker. The snob in me just refuses to accept that the latter are rock, and I guess that is just my personal opinion of what is considered rock. I do not think Queen are straight-up rock-n-roll, though–do you? There are hints of it, but I wouldn’t put them in the original form of the genre.
I think my irritation with the person I responded to caused me to not think through what I was saying when I should have just scoffed and ignored it, haha.
The problem is that you cannot exclude a band that is genuinely rock from the genre to which they belong just because they’re morons and coattail-clingers. At least not from that “umbrella of rock” that was discussed, which I hold is only debatable on its contents for the fringe categories (like country-rock and post-rock). However, I will always support the debate of sub-genres of rock. One of my biggest pet peeves is hearing people discuss what “emo” is, and 99% of the time they’re taking one of two extremes: “Fallout Boy, et al., is emo,” or “The only real emo band was Rites of Spring.” Groan. The former is wrong because bands like Fallout Boy and those other piles of crap are the continued softening and mainstream-polishing of punk rock and actually don’t have anything to do with emo (and subsequently, less-informed people conclude that emo is just poppy punk), and the latter is wrong because that opinion was established by a teenie-bopper magazine journalist that wrote a book about what he thought was emo but was actually 90% Dashboard Confessional worship. Anyway, I digress.
I do consider Queen a rock band (or a rock n’ roll band – I’ve not ever been clear on the distinction so I choose to not acknowledge one). I put them well inside the large umbrella. They are hard to classify when it comes to a sub-genre. The term “classic rock” is weak because no classic rock band was called a classic rock band in their day, and additionally, Queen is distinctly different and certainly more diverse than other “classic rock” bands. But there’s no debate in my mind if they are a rock band or not.
I’ve been watching Live at Wembley ’86 this week. What an amazing talent. One of rock’s greatest frontmen!
I hate the fact that the first time I ever saw Queen, he was already gone. Paul Rodgers did put on a good show, though, all things considered.
ugh. I hate when fans caption pictures of celebrities talking about how great they are. This isn’t a fan site.
boo
You’re a stinky poo-brain. Go back to your home on Whore Island.
Actually made me laugh irl. Congrats, it’s truly a feat.
Also, Mr. anon: you, sir, suck. That is all.
I wish I could live on Whore Island… Sounds like a magical place…
Ugh, I hate when opinionated pessimists who hate everything comment negatively on the fact that some people actually like things, too. This isn’t a home for the pretentious.
I was five years old when Freddie died, and i still love his music as much today as i did when i was younger.
Ipicked up my taste in music from my parents, and among many many other things, i will always be grateful for that.
He wasn’t just a singer, he was a true Showman, there won’t ever be another like him, but i’m grateful to whatever deitity you chose to believe in for sharing him with us, and to him for giving us fans so much of his life.
And that’s a one fo the best pics of him i think.
Oh god….. This man has such a huge part of my heart….
Have you ever heard of Mika? Mika’s a singer, and he reminds me of Mercury at times, which is no small feat. He’s pretty awesome ^_^ Makes me think of what Freddie would be doing today, but with a lot of energy that he probably wouldn’t have had.
I love Mika- he’s one of my favorites :0)
Nobody can replace Freddie, though, that’s for sure- but Mika is incredibe
Your comparing Mika to Freddie *smacks forehead* god…..Mika…..Sounds like a woman on extra oestrogen, it just isn’t right, but Freddie was and always will be the best!!! He’s an absolute legend there’s a reason they immortalised him with a statue! because he’s the freakin bomb!
Have you ever HEARD Mika? His vocal range is mind-blowing, and his lyrics are thought-provoking and have loads more depth than most singers nowadays….. please don’t diss unless you know exactly what you’re dissing :]
Kismet isn’t comparing Mika to Freddie, just saying Mika reminds of Freddie- they are both, indisputably, spectacular.
But yes, Freddie has done a lot more, and therefore will be celebrated much much more
i still think a good caption for this wpuld be
guys your killing me (again)
condoms are cool!
AIDS is not
Condoms are not 100% guaranteed to work! Especially with HIV. Surpriiiiiiiiiiiiise.
true condoms are not 100% efectivebut then nether is the pill a set belt in a car or walking at a trafic light but you still do it
not using a condome is a 100% fail
Spelling like a third-grader, 100% fail.
pointing out some one elses problem (dyslexic) makes you a twat you fail go be a troll some place else
FREDDIE <3
*sigh* I sooo miss Eddie.. one of the greatest ever songwriters, singer and artistes..and my Hero.. along with Lennon.. And a freakin awesome entertainer on stage..Oh.. and a darn stud later in life
I own 3 of his concert DVDs and man..each time I watch em on TV, I can feel the energy.. Miss ya, Freddie!
Eddie?
A true legend indeed.
Looove him ♥
Freddie Mercury = epic win. Screw Hannah Montana and the Jonas Brothers >_>
I agree with your Freddie Mercury comment but I cannot agree with the other bit. I wouldn’t crew Hannah Montana or The Jonas Brothers. I respect my penis too much to let it go anywhere near any of that trash.
Yes Freddie was and is a true legend of music but he wasn’t gay he was bisexual.
Watch from about 6:30 on. You will see the legend in action.
Is that the reverse warrior pose?
Again, for the last time. I did not know HP had dyslexia. I assumed he was just being lazy or trying to act like so many thuggish type do on the net now. Yes I made the improper assumption based on very little information and for that I am wrong. However, you have to admit a lot of people today just don’t give a darn if they write correctly or not. That doesn’t remove my blame but it just shows where I was coming from.
UM, HE’S DEAD. IS THAT DOING IT RIGHT? DIDN’T THINK SO.
Every one of your comments that I’ve read is hateful nonsense. Some people, like Freddie Mercury did, enjoyed their lives, spent it being creative and brought pleasure to others (giggity). Now, why not tell us what you’ve done with your life?
…and yet, even though he is dead (19 years today as I type this), people all around the world are raising a glass in remembrance today of his great talent, brilliant on-stage persona, incredible vocal range…uh, I think you get my point.
So yup, it IS doing it right.
Couldn’t have been said better.
Rest in peace, Freddie.
FREDDIE I LOVE YOU. Damn it. I am in live with a dead man. WHY DID THE LOVE OF MY LIFE DIE 8 YEARS BEFORE I WAS BORN??!! Wehhehe RIP Freddie, the greatest singer, performer and entertainer EVER