Queen w/Paul Rodgers

[Rick and Roll]

One of the things I loved about Queen was the contrasting musical styles and vocals of Roger, Freddie, and Brian. I'm a bit surprised they sounded like Freddie, each is an excellent musician in their own right. That's what is missing in my mind with this pairing. Rodgers and Queen are an odd odd mix.

I'm not a purist, but I just can't get into "Queen with Paul Rodgers". When he joined up with Jimmy Page, it was called the Firm. In concert they played mostly their songs, but a few Zep and Bad Co songs. But to my knowledge, Queen have no songs together with Paul Rodgers. I can't imagine hearing Paul Rodgers singing "Bohemian Rhapsody" or "Tie Your Mother Down" or Queen playing "Feel Like Making Love". It feels like a bar cover band.

Again, I'm all for musicians trying different things. But really try something different.

However, I'm glad both of you liked it - I had the chance to see them and passed...hopefully it's my loss.

I'm still trying to get over Todd Rundgren with the Cars...