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Post by The Fairy King on Apr 1, 2022 12:35:25 GMT
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Post by Lord Fickle on Apr 1, 2022 12:42:36 GMT
Jesus Christ! For a second I thought that read Roger Meddows Taylor RIP. 😱
Nice gesture tough. Taylor Hawkins was clearly highly thought of in the music industry.
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Post by Steve on Apr 1, 2022 19:30:24 GMT
Very nice gesture.
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Post by NathanH on Apr 2, 2022 18:18:30 GMT
I've read some comments online by people saying that what Roger said about Taylor Hawkins was just for publicity. It does seem it if you just read the headline but honestly it's pretty clear that the two drummers had a really close relationship. I get really irritated when people say stuff on things they know very little about and it shows!
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Post by ActionThisDay on Apr 2, 2022 21:21:20 GMT
it's pretty clear that the two drummers had a really close relationship Well said mate, Taylor adored Roger, he was his idol. He obviously wanted to BE Roger after he saw Queen live in 1982 aged 10. There are pics of Taylor in the early days where he has the exact same spiky blonde haircut and sunglasses look that Roger had in the 1980's. |
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Post by georg on Apr 3, 2022 13:52:24 GMT
I figured this would be an appropriate place to bring it up, but it’s obviously how much Brian and Roger adored and respected him, but especially Brian: he hasn’t posted on any of his preferred social platforms since he shared news of Taylor’s death last Saturday. A prolific, near daily poster on at least one platform, and he hasn’t said a word since. (Please don’t think I’m complaining!) I feel for everyone in Taylor’s family and in Foo Fighters of course, but now I’m thinking of Brian, especially because he’s re-releasing his second solo album, with now two drummers Brian greatly loved and respected who died unexpectedly.
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Post by NathanH on Apr 3, 2022 19:52:34 GMT
Interestingly though Brian has apparently made recent comments on Taylor Hawkins' death: www.nme.com/news/music/queens-brian-may-frustrated-by-taylor-hawkins-death-3196341I've been trying to think of the musicians who've died since Queen's formation who have had the biggest influence on Brian and Roger or have made them severely grieved. Obviously Freddie. John Lennon was a sad moment for everyone. Jimi Hendrix was another significant moment for the two and Freddie. Roger was probably the one most impacted by the deaths of Keith Moon and David Bowie. George Harrison and Cozy Powell for Brian. I suppose George Michael as well should be included for the pair of them, especially after his performance at the Tribute Concert. (I've probably missed off lots of musicians so it would be appreciated to hear your suggestions.) Now Taylor Hawkins is a very sad moment for the pair of them. I can imagine it would be like losing your son as they were more than friends. Maybe after Freddie and John Lennon the one that has hit them the hardest. |
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Post by khizzy on Apr 5, 2022 8:15:44 GMT
he’s re-releasing his second solo album, with now two drummers Brian greatly loved and respected who died unexpectedly. Cozy Powell and Taylor Hawkins both played on Another World. Cozy died before the original release and Taylor has died right before the reissue. Weird! |
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Post by The Real Wizard on Apr 5, 2022 10:07:51 GMT
I've read some comments online by people saying that what Roger said about Taylor Hawkins was just for publicity. My god, some people are trash. These keyboard warriors have lost the plot by being granted complete anonymity behind a screen. But I'm sure they're a tiny minority. |
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Post by BrƎИsꓘi on Apr 5, 2022 13:00:35 GMT
Now Taylor Hawkins is a very sad moment for the pair of them. I can imagine it would be like losing your son as they were more than friends. Maybe after Freddie and John Lennon the one that has hit them the hardest. I think it's fair to say Eddie Van Halen also. |
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Post by Lord Fickle on Apr 5, 2022 13:06:29 GMT
I think the Brian's Curse thing is a bit unkind, but he has lost an awful lot of his mates. It does bring home thoughts of one's own mortality when people close to you shuffle off, particularly if they are quite a bit younger that yourself. In my family, members seem to be departing largely in order of age, and I'm acutely conscious of moving up the ladder! 😕
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Post by dragonkiller on Apr 6, 2022 10:47:48 GMT
I think the Brian's Curse thing is a bit unkind, but he has lost an awful lot of his mates. It does bring home thoughts of one's own mortality when people close to you shuffle off, particularly if they are quite a bit younger that yourself. In my family, members seem to be departing largely in order of age, and I'm acutely conscious of moving up the ladder! 😕 Know exactly what you are what you are feeling. I`m the same age now as my Dad when he died(63). It can be scary when you think about it. |
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Post by Lord Fickle on Apr 6, 2022 10:52:17 GMT
I think the Brian's Curse thing is a bit unkind, but he has lost an awful lot of his mates. It does bring home thoughts of one's own mortality when people close to you shuffle off, particularly if they are quite a bit younger that yourself. In my family, members seem to be departing largely in order of age, and I'm acutely conscious of moving up the ladder! 😕 Know exactly what you are what you are feeling. I`m the same age now as my Dad when he died(63). It can be scary when you think about it. My Dad died at 53. I'm past that age now, but it was a weird feeling reaching that birthday, and wondering if I would reach the next! |
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Post by dragonkiller on Apr 6, 2022 10:59:21 GMT
Know exactly what you are what you are feeling. I`m the same age now as my Dad when he died(63). It can be scary when you think about it. My Dad died at 53. I'm past that age now, but it was a weird feeling reaching that birthday, and wondering if I would reach the next! I`m wishing my life away to reach 64. My Grandfather, Dad and Uncle all died aged 63. Must be the family curse! |
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Post by Lord Fickle on Apr 6, 2022 12:14:00 GMT
My Dad died at 53. I'm past that age now, but it was a weird feeling reaching that birthday, and wondering if I would reach the next! I`m wishing my life away to reach 64. My Grandfather, Dad and Uncle all died aged 63. Must be the family curse! I'm sure you'll make it. 😄 |
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Post by NathanH on Apr 9, 2022 11:07:25 GMT
Now Taylor Hawkins is a very sad moment for the pair of them. I can imagine it would be like losing your son as they were more than friends. Maybe after Freddie and John Lennon the one that has hit them the hardest. I think it's fair to say Eddie Van Halen also. Gosh, I forgot about Eddie. I still can't believe he's gone either. |
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