Queen Of Darkness.

**The Flying Mouse** · 28 Mar 2004, 15:25

Darkness lead singer Justin Hawkins is going to be singing with Queen for a charity concert to celerbrate the 30th anneversary of Queen's first UK hit single

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Aparently Brian May is very impressed with Justin

A charity disc is also being planned.

Lot's more info in todays Sunday People newspaper.

tukayaway · 28 Mar 2004, 21:07

It had to happen, and I'm glad that it will!

Rob The Badger · 28 Mar 2004, 21:19

This is phenominally horrendous news. . .Why won't Brian May go away!?
Deacon was the smart one. As was Mercury. . .

Chris · 28 Mar 2004, 21:55

Well I for one think that it is excellent news.

Daft comment but just lately Queen seems to remind me a bit of Black Sabbath. They keep coming back with different line ups and seriously rocking.

Admittedly, they will never come anywhere near the greatness that was the Mercury-led group but at least they are makinga go of it and still rocking!!

black dog · 28 Mar 2004, 22:21

I'm not sure about Justin as lead singer as I'm not that impressed with the Darkness but I think anything that involves Queen should be good. I have always rated all the group as they have all jointly or individually written their songs.

Rob The Badger · 28 Mar 2004, 23:00

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Originally Posted by black dog

I'm not sure about Justin as lead singer as I'm not that impressed with the Darkness but I think anything that involves Queen should be good. I have always rated all the group as they have all jointly or individually written their songs.

The Darkness are fantastic. But Justin with Queen? NAH.

black dog · 28 Mar 2004, 23:04

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Originally Posted by Rob The Badger

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Originally Posted by black dog

I'm not sure about Justin as lead singer as I'm not that impressed with the Darkness but I think anything that involves Queen should be good. I have always rated all the group as they have all jointly or individually written their songs.

The Darkness are fantastic. But Justin with Queen? NAH.

Think we'll have to agree to disagree on that Rob

Chris · 28 Mar 2004, 23:59

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Originally Posted by Rob The Badger

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Originally Posted by black dog

I'm not sure about Justin as lead singer as I'm not that impressed with the Darkness but I think anything that involves Queen should be good. I have always rated all the group as they have all jointly or individually written their songs.

The Darkness are fantastic. But Justin with Queen? NAH.

Why is it so inconcievable?

Bowie and Queen worked
Elton and Queen worked
Wyclef John and Queen worked

At least give him the chance before denouncing it!!

KebLou · 29 Mar 2004, 00:06

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Originally Posted by black dog

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Originally Posted by Rob The Badger

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Originally Posted by black dog

I'm not sure about Justin as lead singer as I'm not that impressed with the Darkness but I think anything that involves Queen should be good. I have always rated all the group as they have all jointly or individually written their songs.

The Darkness are fantastic. But Justin with Queen? NAH.

Think we'll have to agree to disagree on that Rob

I have to agree with Black Dog, I don't see the big thing with the Darkness they give me a headache (I must be getting old only my Nan says that about musicians).

badger · 29 Mar 2004, 00:07

Patti and Queen worked

Rob The Badger · 29 Mar 2004, 16:31

We shall have to see. If anything it'll be funny as hell.

Heli · 29 Mar 2004, 20:07

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Originally Posted by badger

Patti and Queen worked

I think they worked greet together too!

black dog · 29 Mar 2004, 22:04

Five and Queen worked as well

evil nickname · 29 Mar 2004, 22:25

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Originally Posted by black dog

Five and Queen worked as well

In a very repulsive way I might add :)

The best Queen collaboration was, imo, Queen + George Micheal and/or Queen + Bowie.

Rob The Badger · 29 Mar 2004, 23:05

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Originally Posted by black dog

Five and Queen worked as well

In a very repulsive way I might add :)

The best Queen collaboration was, imo, Queen + George Micheal and/or Queen + Bowie.

Damn straight.

Ageing Bat · 30 Mar 2004, 09:11

Don't know if anyone else on here was there, but Brian May was a guest guitarist at a Meat Loaf concert at Wembley back in the '90's. Trust me, it was awesome - Wembley really rocked that night! Unforgettable.

..... So maybe Queen should have the mighty Meat, rather than that Darkness chappie? ...... just a thought!

black dog · 30 Mar 2004, 09:33

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Originally Posted by Ageing Bat

Don't know if anyone else on here was there, but Brian May was a guest guitarist at a Meat Loaf concert at Wembley back in the '90's. Trust me, it was awesome - Wembley really rocked that night! Unforgettable.

..... So maybe Queen should have the mighty Meat, rather than that Darkness chappie? ...... just a thought!

That sounds totally awesome.

My favourite singer and my favourite band, together

Caz · 31 Mar 2004, 00:10

Now that would be some gig ... Queen and Meat Loaf .. together

As for Justin singing with Queen, not too sure but I reckon it could be good

M.Bison · 31 Mar 2004, 19:37

The combination of Justin and Queen wouldn't do good as a duet if Justin used his style of singing (the high-picthed voice) unless they had Queen do a duet for some of the Darkness' songs. I'd say the setlist would be good if we had some Darkness songs dueted with Queen, and some Queen songs dueted with Justin (which is when the high voice shouldn't be used.) This is what I think, because I wouldn't like to hear someone sing "We Will Rock You" Justin Hawkins style.
M.Bison

Chris · 31 Mar 2004, 20:14

I have heard Justin sing normally without his high pitched squeals and think he is a very talented singer who would suit a duet with Queen very well!!!

Rob The Badger · 31 Mar 2004, 21:02

Yeah, without the falsetto, Hawkins can do a damn good job.

Caz · 01 Apr 2004, 11:53

Justin actually reminds me of someone from the late 70's early 80's music scene but for the life of me I can't think who it is

28 Mar 2004, 15:25	#1
The Flying Mouse Armed ba$tard and Jo's other half. Join Date: 06.08.2002 Location: In the middle of nowhere near the end of the line. Posts: 16,104	Queen Of Darkness. Darkness lead singer Justin Hawkins is going to be singing with Queen for a charity concert to celerbrate the 30th anneversary of Queen's first UK hit single . Aparently Brian May is very impressed with Justin A charity disc is also being planned. Lot's more info in todays Sunday People newspaper.

28 Mar 2004, 21:07	#2
tukayaway Super Loafer Join Date: 12.05.2002 Location: Luton, England Posts: 485	It had to happen, and I'm glad that it will!

28 Mar 2004, 21:19	#3
Rob The Badger Too sexy for this post Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 2,895	This is phenominally horrendous news. . .Why won't Brian May go away!? Deacon was the smart one. As was Mercury. . .

28 Mar 2004, 21:55	#4
Chris Mega Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Somewhere in the real world. Posts: 7,527	Well I for one think that it is excellent news. Daft comment but just lately Queen seems to remind me a bit of Black Sabbath. They keep coming back with different line ups and seriously rocking. Admittedly, they will never come anywhere near the greatness that was the Mercury-led group but at least they are makinga go of it and still rocking!!

28 Mar 2004, 22:21	#5
black dog Mega Loafer Join Date: 21.11.2003 Location: Cornwall Posts: 1,667	I'm not sure about Justin as lead singer as I'm not that impressed with the Darkness but I think anything that involves Queen should be good. I have always rated all the group as they have all jointly or individually written their songs.

29 Mar 2004, 00:07	#10
badger Super Loafer Join Date: 23.10.2002 Location: Chelmsford, Essex Posts: 511	Patti and Queen worked

29 Mar 2004, 16:31	#11
Rob The Badger Too sexy for this post Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 2,895	We shall have to see. If anything it'll be funny as hell.

29 Mar 2004, 22:04	#13
black dog Mega Loafer Join Date: 21.11.2003 Location: Cornwall Posts: 1,667	Five and Queen worked as well

30 Mar 2004, 09:11	#16
Ageing Bat Young at heart. Slightly older in other places. Join Date: 20.11.2003 Location: Here! Posts: 1,311	Don't know if anyone else on here was there, but Brian May was a guest guitarist at a Meat Loaf concert at Wembley back in the '90's. Trust me, it was awesome - Wembley really rocked that night! Unforgettable. ..... So maybe Queen should have the mighty Meat, rather than that Darkness chappie? ...... just a thought!

31 Mar 2004, 00:10	#18
Caz Super Loafer Join Date: 27.01.2004 Location: Dechmont, West Lothian, Scotland Posts: 900	Now that would be some gig ... Queen and Meat Loaf .. together As for Justin singing with Queen, not too sure but I reckon it could be good

31 Mar 2004, 19:37	#19
M.Bison The Lurker in The Shadows Join Date: 02.12.2002 Location: Cork Posts: 209	The combination of Justin and Queen wouldn't do good as a duet if Justin used his style of singing (the high-picthed voice) unless they had Queen do a duet for some of the Darkness' songs. I'd say the setlist would be good if we had some Darkness songs dueted with Queen, and some Queen songs dueted with Justin (which is when the high voice shouldn't be used.) This is what I think, because I wouldn't like to hear someone sing "We Will Rock You" Justin Hawkins style. M.Bison

31 Mar 2004, 20:14	#20
Chris Mega Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Somewhere in the real world. Posts: 7,527	I have heard Justin sing normally without his high pitched squeals and think he is a very talented singer who would suit a duet with Queen very well!!!

31 Mar 2004, 21:02	#21
Rob The Badger Too sexy for this post Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 2,895	Yeah, without the falsetto, Hawkins can do a damn good job.

01 Apr 2004, 11:53	#22
Caz Super Loafer Join Date: 27.01.2004 Location: Dechmont, West Lothian, Scotland Posts: 900	Justin actually reminds me of someone from the late 70's early 80's music scene but for the life of me I can't think who it is