http://www.queenzone.com/ Queen news and information RSSMaster 1.0 (http://www.softtool.info/rssmaster) en-US A cavalcade of guest stars follow. Queen drummer Roger Taylor grabs the mic and nails a new one, “Say It’s Not True,” before breezily sailing through comfy arrangements of post-70s Queen hits, “These Are The Days Of Our Lives” and “I Want To Break Free.” Ringo Starr, accompanied by Mark Hudson, turns in safe and satisfying renditions of “Act Naturally,” “Photograph” and “With A Little Help From My [Read More at Queenzone.com ] http://www.queenzone.com/queenzone/news_view.aspx?news_id=5901 3/9/2010 11:57:00 PM Coolness is almost impossible to define. When I was little, I thought the things that were cool were also the things that were popular. In elementary school, the cool kids were the popular kids. That seemed to make sense, but changed in high school. Cool went from what everyone else liked to what I personally liked because I considered myself to be really cool. Due to the fact we are all indivi [Read More at Queenzone.com ] http://www.queenzone.com/queenzone/news_view.aspx?news_id=5900 3/8/2010 10:29:00 PM on KISSONLINE.com a video interview of Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons of KISS were talking about Lady Ga Ga and Paul Stanley gives Queen credit saying that Lady Ga Ga's name is a reference to the Queen song "Radio Ga Ga" [Read More at Queenzone.com ] http://www.queenzone.com/queenzone/news_view.aspx?news_id=5898 3/5/2010 10:50:00 PM Brian May and Elena Vidal will be signing their book, “A Village Lost & Found” at David’s Bookshop in Letchworth. In the book, Brian May and photographic historian Elena Vidal present an exhaustive study of the 1850s stereoscopic photographic series “Scenes inOur Village” by T R Williams. With over 50 images, along with extensive related material, including many [Read More at Queenzone.com ] http://www.queenzone.com/queenzone/news_view.aspx?news_id=5897 3/5/2010 5:16:00 AM This month's Guitar World magazine includes a feature called "30 on 30" in which , "Legends Salute 30 Legends". Steve Vai saluted Brian May. “I don’t think enough is really said about the brilliance of Brian May’s guitar playing, inthe sense that it’s overshadowed by the music itself. The Queen II album was one of those pivotal moments that just nailed me to the wall. “He’s probably one o [Read More at Queenzone.com ] http://www.queenzone.com/queenzone/news_view.aspx?news_id=5896 3/5/2010 5:15:00 AM Regulars at Portcullis House were last week treated to the unlikely sight of Brian May in deep conversation with Nick Herbert, the Conservative's Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Unlikely as the pairing may seem, it looks like it could prove enduring. May, never one to approach a subject without enthusiasm, is in the process of refiguring himself as an anima [Read More at Queenzone.com ] http://www.queenzone.com/queenzone/news_view.aspx?news_id=5895 3/4/2010 1:10:00 PM A sold out crowd rocked to the sound of Freddie Mercury and Queen as stars from the Francis Combe Academy produced their own version of We Will Rock You. The audience clapped and sang along each night as the cast completed a three night run of the hit West End musical, based on more than 30 years of music from Queen's back catalogue. Adapted for schools by Queen Theatrical Productions, the [Read More at Queenzone.com ] http://www.queenzone.com/queenzone/news_view.aspx?news_id=5894 3/3/2010 11:52:00 PM Rodgers Keen To Be A Part Of Queen Again FREE and BAD COMPANY star PAUL RODGERS is keen to rejoin QUEEN bandmates BRIAN MAY and ROGER TAYLOR again - for charity shows and one-off spectaculars. The rocker spent four years on the road with Queen before walking away to concentrate on his solo career last year but he insists he's open to replacing late singer Freddie Mercury again - as long as [Read More at Queenzone.com ] http://www.queenzone.com/queenzone/news_view.aspx?news_id=5893 3/3/2010 11:50:00 PM Hendrix – The Guitarist’s Guitarist! Planet Rock, the UK’s classic rock station is celebrating Jimi Hendrix by airing an hour long special on this phenomenal guitarist. Planet Rock talks to a whole host of guitarists who tell the station why Jimi Hendrix is “The guitarist’s guitarist”. The likes of Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi, Journey’s Neal Schon and Queen’s Brian May (t [Read More at Queenzone.com ] http://www.queenzone.com/queenzone/news_view.aspx?news_id=5892 3/3/2010 4:28:00 AM 27.02. - 24.03. 2010. Venue: Angyalföldi Gyermek- és Ifjúsági Ház (H-1138 Budapest, Dagály u. 15/a.) Opening hours: weekdways 09:00-22:00 weekend 09:00-17:00 FREE ENTRANCE! Produced by the Hungarian Queen Fan Club. Info: www.hqfc.hu [Read More at Queenzone.com ] http://www.queenzone.com/queenzone/news_view.aspx?news_id=5891 3/2/2010 4:55:00 AM Two girls, seven days, 112 miles. Sally Staff and Becky Marsden Walk to the West End Some would say crazy, others would say an inspiration but one thing's for sure, the challenge in front of Sally Staff and Becky Marsden (pictured) is easier said than done. The theatre-loving pair aim to raise money for the Mercury Phoenix Trust by walking from the Birmingham Hippodrome, to the Dominion The [Read More at Queenzone.com ] http://www.queenzone.com/queenzone/news_view.aspx?news_id=5890 3/2/2010 12:31:00 AM Listeners of Planet Rock radio voted in the thousands on a poll to create the Top 40 Live Albums. Queen had TWO entries on the list in Live Killers (No.18) and Live at Wembley ’86 (No.26.). The full top 40 is as follows: Source: http://www.queenonline.com/news/1634/ [Read More at Queenzone.com ] http://www.queenzone.com/queenzone/news_view.aspx?news_id=5889 3/1/2010 12:52:00 PM I am trying trace New Zealand related Queen memorabilia to be used as props for a feature film currently in production. Props mistress Rosie Guthrie writes: I am working on a NZ Written, Directed and Produced Romantic Comedy. Our main character is a guy who has inherited his fathers passion for and collection of Queen Memorabilia and music. We have a couple of very specific scripted pro [Read More at Queenzone.com ] http://www.queenzone.com/queenzone/news_view.aspx?news_id=5888 2/28/2010 7:11:00 PM Freddie Mercury Selim Rauer He was lead singer of Queen, the band entered the story of the rock world as one that could do a different sound. Beyond © m a figure charisma Freddie Mercury scored 70 years with her voice and style to be irreverent. Considered one of the greatest singers of the story, left a Legacy of the fans will die in 1991, go dies AIDS. In this biography, the journalist Sel [Read More at Queenzone.com ] http://www.queenzone.com/queenzone/news_view.aspx?news_id=5887 2/26/2010 10:09:00 AM Canadian skaters give a show to the sound of Queen: Look: http://terratv.terra.com.br/Esportes/Vancouver-2010/Patinacao-Artistica/4746-272343/Canadenses-dao-show-na-patinacao-ao-som-de-Queen.htm [Read More at Queenzone.com ] http://www.queenzone.com/queenzone/news_view.aspx?news_id=5886 2/24/2010 8:01:00 AM Everything is bigger in Texas. And this year, Super Bowl XLV will be held in the mega-plex of Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, TX. With a record capacity of 105,121 last season and the largest jumbo-tron in the world, there is no question that Super Bowl XLV will be the sporting event of the decade. To go along with the undoubtedly flamboyant pre-planning for next February, the big game will ne [Read More at Queenzone.com ] http://www.queenzone.com/queenzone/news_view.aspx?news_id=5885 2/23/2010 8:28:00 PM Susan Boyle mistaken for the Queen http://new.uk.music.yahoo.com/blogs/snapcrackleandpop/47946/susan-boyle-mistaken-for-the-queendaily-pop-gossip/ (Sorry weird sense of humour!) [Read More at Queenzone.com ] http://www.queenzone.com/queenzone/news_view.aspx?news_id=5884 2/23/2010 11:21:00 AM Further Mercury Phoenix Trust news items that have just be added to the new site. Check out the story on the Zamuxolo Orphanage and the accompanying photo gallery Zamuxolo part 2: Building work commences. Source: http://www.queenonline.com/news/1624/ [Read More at Queenzone.com ] http://www.queenzone.com/queenzone/news_view.aspx?news_id=5882 2/20/2010 5:50:00 PM Alice Cooper may have retired the eye shadow and fake blood years ago, but the heavy-metal legend still has plenty to say about the music industry. We caught up with Cooper — who hosts a radio show, “Nights With Alice Cooper,” five nights a week — at the launch party for Guvera, a new online music-download service, where he was the event’s keynote speaker. “I love the fact that bands are going bac [Read More at Queenzone.com ] http://www.queenzone.com/queenzone/news_view.aspx?news_id=5881 2/20/2010 12:42:00 AM Hello Queen fans, I am recently moved to the UK and would like to go to the Queen Fan Club convention. However, it is sold out.... So, i was wondering if anyone had any room in their chalet / caravan for me..... STOP Presses:::: I have found a place, so i am going. Hooray!!!! If anyone wants to meet up at the convention for a drink or two, please let me know. Hooray!!!!!!! [Read More at Queenzone.com ] http://www.queenzone.com/queenzone/news_view.aspx?news_id=5880 2/17/2010 2:44:00 PM From Sail Away Sweet Sister and Who Wants To Live Forever to Brighton Rock and The Prophet's Song, 411’s Alistair McGeorge breaks down his top 15 Queen songs! Check out the full article to see which songs made the list! Hello, thank you for joining me yet again. I know the last column was going to be the end of my look at Queen, but I've decided to go with this idea mainly because of time const [Read More at Queenzone.com ] http://www.queenzone.com/queenzone/news_view.aspx?news_id=5879 2/16/2010 8:04:00 PM The new Mercury Phoenix Trust website continues to grow and add new content on a daily basis. Two fresh news stories have just been updated. ‘The friends of H.O.P.E. working with the Earth Trust in Tamil Nadu’ and ‘POWER International – Story of Change’ news pieces are now up on the MPT site. Source: http://www.queenonline.com/news/1619/ [Read More at Queenzone.com ] http://www.queenzone.com/queenzone/news_view.aspx?news_id=5878 2/11/2010 2:53:00 PM Voting Closes Today! In 2010, the Laurence Olivier Awards is creating an exciting new award, the Audience Award, giving theatregoing audiences the chance to crown their favourite long-running London show. Until 12:00 on 1 February, you have the chance to pick the show you would like to see in the category’s shortlist. Then, once the shortlist has been announced in early February, you [Read More at Queenzone.com ] http://www.queenzone.com/queenzone/news_view.aspx?news_id=5877 2/8/2010 11:07:00 AM The EMI run Ultimate Fan Page site has a new competition up and running in which you can win an A4 Casebound Book containing an Absolute Greatest Hits CD & bonus Commentary CD signed by Brian May & Roger Taylor. It is part of a bigger prize that can be won by answering, luckily, a Queen related question. The competition ends at midnight on 28/02/2010 Source: http://www.queenonline.c [Read More at Queenzone.com ] http://www.queenzone.com/queenzone/news_view.aspx?news_id=5876 2/8/2010 11:07:00 AM Join the Aussie Queens community for a rare Queen experience in Australia. See Australian Queen related footage, Video messages from well known Queen officials and friends of the Queen community, Fund raising auction for the Aussie Queens Fan Club with part proceeds to be donated to the Mercury Phoenix Trust, Live entertainment including cover band Queen Essential, a duet Brian May and Freddie M [Read More at Queenzone.com ] http://www.queenzone.com/queenzone/news_view.aspx?news_id=5875 2/8/2010 11:07:00 AM