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Review 1 for Queen

5 / 5

Queen, good as ever

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Favourite moment: Bohemian Rhapsody, the sound, recording of Freddie and the band and the pyrotechnics. Brought the audience to near hysteria @

Posted 16/07/2012

by bartelb

Location:Midlands

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Saturday night at the Apollo, atmosphere electric, anticipation reaching fever pitch and then Seven Seas of Rhye, loud balanced and well chosen introduction. Started as they meant to go on. They were really up for it. Adam Lambert excellent, didn't try to be Freddie but camped it up for all he was worth, some of his costumes would have delighted the great man. Roger and his boy trying to break their drum skins, Brian playing as only he can (there are a number of great guitarists but he's only one of a very select few who can make a guitar talk to the audience) and Spike, the ever present and equally excellent keyboard man standing anonymously at the edge of the stage. The show progressed from one classic to the next, sometimes with the old boys doing a fair vocal job on some of the classics. Light show, made for an open air gig bathed the stage and auditorium brilliantly choreographed. All in all a classic Queen gig, the only small disappointment was that there was no Hammer to Fall but there, we can't have it all.

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Favourite moment: Bohemian Rhapsody, the sound, recording of Freddie and the band and the pyrotechnics. Brought the audience to near hysteria @

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Review 2 for Queen

5 / 5

Queen+Adam was EPIC

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- Thu 12 Jul 2012 @

Favourite moment: Enjoyed every moment but Who Wants To Live Forever was beautiful and perfect @

Posted 06/09/2012

by leelee77

Queen fan,grew up with these songs,as a matter of fact my 1st concert was Queen at MSG
and I enjoyed every second of this show. Would go again!

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Favourite moment: Enjoyed every moment but Who Wants To Live Forever was beautiful and perfect @

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Review 3 for Queen

5 / 5

A superb concert!!

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- 12/07/2012 @

Favourite moment: Everything, from the amazing energy between Roger, Brian and Adam, to the phenomenal atmosphere in the audience @

Opening act(s): none-and not needed @

Posted 22/08/2012

by d192

Being a life-long Queen fan ( and unfortunately too young to have seen them live w/ my darling Freddie), I couldn't pass up this opportunity to see them now, and it was a truly memorable experience. Where to begin?- Brian May rocks! I could listen to that man play the guitar forever. Such a class act. Roger still has it, what a drummer and what a great rock voice. Spike Edney on the piano, Neil Fairclough on the bass and Rufus Taylor on the percussions were all rockin'!

The atmosphere in the audience was electric. I've been to hundreds of concerts, and never before have I experienced such an energetic, enthusiastic audience. From start to finish, the whole Apollo was on their feet, everyone singing, clapping and cheering them on. So much love in that venue.

And I don't have enough words to describe the phenomenal Adam Lambert. I always thought no one could come as even remotely close to Freddie or give Queen songs justice. Well I am glad to be proved wrong. Freddie would be proud of that boy. And this is the best part about Adam Lambert- Although he didn't copy Freddie in any way- after all, why would he? Freddie was one of a kind and I'll miss him forever- Adam put his own touch on the songs, and is clearly his own man and a very talented artist in his own right.
Even though their voices aren't that much similar ( although in many ways they are), somehow it all sounded/ felt right. I guess it's because to me, it felt like their spirit was the same- free, loving and full of energy. Lambert has a super powerful voice, huge range. Great stage presence, tons of charisma and great chemistry w/ the band. Brian May was looking at him like a proud Dad. It was a beautiful thing to see, the whole band enjoying themselves so much, and the obvious respect and affection between them all. As one reviewer here said, it somehow felt like they've been playing together for decades- it's true. OK, so this was Queen+..., but it felt like "Queen". The energy and the spirit of Queen- theatrical, flamboyant, tongue-in-cheek rock'n'roll at its finest-was there. That doesn't mean to say that I still wouldn't give everything I could to see them with Freddie, but alas...The Show Must Go On, and I don't think there could be a better pairing than this one-here's hoping for more dates in the future. This was the best concert I've ever been to, and would recommend it to everyone. Two and a half hours of pure adrenaline rush and joy, my only wish was that it could last even longer.

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Favourite moment: Everything, from the amazing energy between Roger, Brian and Adam, to the phenomenal atmosphere in the audience @

Opening act(s): none-and not needed @

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Review 4 for Queen

5 / 5

Queen fans salute Adam Lambert!

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- Wed 11 Jul 2012 @

Favourite moment: all of it! @

Opening act(s): not needed! @

Posted 31/07/2012

by Hollychops

Location:Lancashire

As the brochure said, the long awaited pairing of Queen with Adam Lambert - awesome! Not only did we get to hear some amazing Queen hits, we got to hear Adam Lambert singing and seeing him perform with these rock legends was incredible. Well done guys!! <3

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Review 5 for Queen

5 / 5

QUEEN FOREVER!

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Favourite moment: When Queen came on stage! @

Setlist: Flash, Keep Yourself Alive, etc. @

Opening act(s): None needed nor wanted! @

Posted 31/07/2012

by Carle1961

Location:Thornton Cleveleys, England

An Adrenalin filled universe busting, light flashing extravaganza of the greatest rock band kicking out their many hits one after another!

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Favourite moment: When Queen came on stage! @

Setlist: Flash, Keep Yourself Alive, etc. @

Opening act(s): None needed nor wanted! @

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Review 6 for Queen

4 / 5

Queenbert rocked Hammersmith

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Favourite moment: Who Wants To Live Forever was intense and stunning. Love how Adam can show his moves off too @

Opening act(s): None @

Posted 24/07/2012

by Jupitaa

I am not a hardcore, veteran Queen fan but I have always cherished their music for many years and even went to see We Will Rock You at West End, recognising almost every single song of theirs. The same experience happened when I went to Hammersmith Apollo. I went to this gig because I heartily respected Queen. Having Adam Lambert on vocals was icing on the cake for me because I like it when he goes all rocker. He's a guy who I never followed through American Idol and only stumbled across him by chance his CD was in HMV and I did my research from there.

I dislike the whole copying Freddie remark or just any argument saying Freddie is irreplaceable. Of course not many can compare to him and nobody is trying to take his place, especially not Adam. The guy respects the legendary frontman. This is my second time seeing Adam sing live and my first time seeing Queen. Both fantastic performers who should team up again in the future :)

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Favourite moment: Who Wants To Live Forever was intense and stunning. Love how Adam can show his moves off too @

Opening act(s): None @

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Review 7 for Queen

4 / 5

Killer Queen (nearly)

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- Wed 11 Jul 2012 @

Favourite moment: Opening 1-2 of Seven Seas of Rhye/Keep Yourself Alive @

Posted 23/07/2012

by mozzzzzz

Location:london

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I preferred them with the legendary Paul Rodgers on vocals, but you have to admit that this version of Queen with Adam Lambert is the closest they can get to recalling their glory days with the irreplaceable Freddie Mercury.
Lambert strutted and posed like Freddie and even sounded pretty like him, while Brian May and Roger Taylor are still clearly having a great time belting out their classics.
The show was visually stunning, but in my view the solo spots, while OK in themselves, should perhaps have been sprinkled throughout the set rather than delivered in one lump. Another minor gripe was the absence of Killer Queen: surely this number would have been ideal for Lambert’s theatrical delivery?
All in all, though, a great show – and let’s hope the Queen/Lambert link-up continues for a while yet.

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Review 8 for Queen

5 / 5

Queen + Adam Lambert was spectacular

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Favourite moment: The old videos of Freddy singing and the live band on stage @

Posted 21/07/2012

by Johnny72

Location:Egypt

Thecombination of the two; the great "Queen" and amazing "Adam" was something of an experience.
Though I was in the very last row (and standing), I didn't feel the time pass by, as I was thrown into a nostalgic night... One to be remembered

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Review 9 for Queen

5 / 5

The brilliant Adam Lambert

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Favourite moment: Dragon attack @

Posted 21/07/2012

by Anonymous

Location:Manchester

This was one of the best gig's I have been to. Was stood right at the front and the atmosphere was electric.
I have always been a Queen fan, and over the last 3 years a massive Adam Lambert fan. With his amazing vocal range, he breathed new life into classic Queen songs.
Hopefully his popularity will increase and we can get to see Adam perform his own material
A brilliant night!

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Review 10 for Queen

5 / 5

Queen + Adam; The Show Must Go On

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- Wed 11 Jul 2012 @

Favourite moment: Bohemian Rhapsody- Freddie singing part1, music video part2, Adam sang part3. guitar solo=amazing. There were fireworks and an incredible light show. @

Setlist: Flash (intro)
Seven Seas Of Rhye
Keep Yourself Alive
We Will Rock You (Fast)
Fat Bottomed Girls
Don’t Stop Me Now
Under Pressure (Roger/Adam duet)
I Want It All
Who Wants To Live Forever
A Kind Of Magic (Roger)
These Are Days Of Our Lives (Roger)
The Show Must Go On (part) (Brian)
Love Of My Life (Brian)
‘39 (Brian)
Dragon Attack
Drum Battle / Guitar Solo
I Want To Break Free
Another One Bites The Dust
Radio Ga Ga
Somebody To Love
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Bohemian Rhapsody
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Tie Your Mother Down (Brian)
We Will Rock You
We Are The Champions @

Posted 21/07/2012

by lorna1986

went on the opening night (11th July 2012), I've been a queen fan for a few years now, but since I am only 16 I thought that I would never see them perform live ever...but then Adam Lambert turned up, I thought he might not be any good but got tickets anyway. intro to flash was amazing and loved the way that love of my life was spliced with the recorded version with Freddie live in '86. Although Adam is a good singer, I loved the way he didn't sing all of the songs and left roger to sing a kind of magic, these are the days of our lives and under pressure. one highlight for me was every body singing 'Radio Ga Ga' and everyone's hands clapping at the same time, it was magical. And then Bri's joke was the best, although I think I was 1 in a few who actually got it! set list was mainly greatest hits 1 + 2, bit disappointed there weren't more lesser known songs but still had a great time, wishing I could've gone on Saturday as well!

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Favourite moment: Bohemian Rhapsody- Freddie singing part1, music video part2, Adam sang part3. guitar solo=amazing. There were fireworks and an incredible light show. @

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Review 11 for Queen

5 / 5

In the lap of the gods !

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Favourite moment: Bohemian Rhapsody - loved it ! @

Posted 19/07/2012

by stargazer11

Magnificent concert , Queen put on a show befitting their and the venue's legendary status and in Adam Lambert have found a singer with charisma , showmanship , flamboyance and most importantly , a fantastic voice .
The overall production and staging was stunning , I was particularly impressed with the amazing lighting rig , the video screen and other effects were used in great combination throughout .
It felt special seeing Queen return home to West London and my sense of anticipation prior to the gig was totally justified , I like to think that , looking down from "the great gig in the sky" , Freddie would have approved .

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Review 12 for Queen

5 / 5

queen and adam lambert was amazing live

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Favourite moment: Brian and Rogers tribute to their great late front man , in these are the days of our lives , @

Posted 18/07/2012

by Darrensmarty

Location:South Wales

Queen still the best live act in the world , reinforced by an amazing singer in Adam Lambert who would have made Freddie Mercury proud , with a powerful vocal range that lived up to the high standards of Queen , a truly amazing frontman and showman .

Long live Queen

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Favourite moment: Brian and Rogers tribute to their great late front man , in these are the days of our lives , @

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Review 13 for Queen

5 / 5

History in the making

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Favourite moment: Hard to pick out a favourite moment as the whole show was amazing. But Adam ripping his pants was memorable! @

Opening act(s): None @

Posted 18/07/2012

by Anonymous

Location:Grimsby

I have to admit straight off that I went to this gig as an Adam Lambert fan. OK yes I like some of the Queen music (I even own a couple of their albums) but I would never say I was a 'fan'. I certainly wouldn't have considered seeing them live with any of their other vocalists after the sad death of Freddie Mercury. No-one will replace him ever.

However, as I said, I went mainly as an Adam fan and after seeing him perform with Queen at the EMA's earlier this year I was quite excited to see it. My only regret is that I couldn't afford to go to all 3 shows at Hammersmith as 1 night was not enough. Where to begin? Wow is the first word I can say and my brain can hardly function to think up any more to convey how out of this world the show was.

Both Queen and Adam fans alike lifted off the roof of the Apollo screaming for more and I can safely say both of these artists gained new fans on the back of this performance. I definitely have new respect and awe for Queen. It was breath-taking to hear Adam sing notes that I'm sure haven't been invented yet and even Brian May and Roger Taylor couldn't hide their amazement. In fact Brian had been quoted as saying that at one point he was too engrossed watching Adam perform he forgot to play his guitar!

Adam will never replace Freddie..... but he definitely left the stage with two very proud remaining members of Queen. The chemistry on stage was electric and everyone was having so much fun up there. I sincerely hope they take this on tour around the world.

I have a feeling that I witnessed something epic on Thursday 12th July 2012...... it will be one of those events that people talk about for years to come and I was there!!!

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Favourite moment: Hard to pick out a favourite moment as the whole show was amazing. But Adam ripping his pants was memorable! @

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Review 14 for Queen

5 / 5

Queen!!!

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Posted 18/07/2012

by chmurka22

OMG! Queen was amazing!!! I had the time of my life! I'll be your biggest fan forever! Love you guys!

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Review 15 for Queen

5 / 5

Queen was epic!

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- Wed 11 Jul 2012 @

Favourite moment: Brian and the audience singing 'The Show Must Go On/Love of My Life' @

Posted 18/07/2012

by gabby1511

Best concert I've ever been to. First time I saw both Queen and Adam Lambert and the combination of these two was incredible! Adam's voice was overpowering, Brian was extraordinary than I could have thought possible and Roger and Rufus Taylor were amazing! The effects were incredible and I would definitely go to see these guys again, they left me speechless!

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Favourite moment: Brian and the audience singing 'The Show Must Go On/Love of My Life' @

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Review 16 for Queen

5 / 5

They Rocked Us!!!!

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Favourite moment: Bohemian Rhapsody - incorapting video footage of Freddie, beautifully done, poignant moment. @

Posted 18/07/2012

by MissTaken

Location:Reading

Brilliant show, really enjoyed it!!! I had seen Adam Lambert when he was a contestant on American Idol so had an idea he would be pretty good at taking lead vocals with Queen, but nevertheless was a little unsure whether he really could do it without turning it into a tribute act. Have to say he did it fantastically.
Real stage presence, amazing vocal range and whilst he didn't try and emulate the one and only Mr Mecury, he complemented the band perfectly putting just enough of his own stamp on it to justify his being there without upsetting Queen purists.
Great lighting, Brian May was (as always) outstanding - how does he get his guitar to sing like that? A little indulgent in the middle with the guitar solo and drum-off but hey ... when you are a rock legend why not?
Overall a great show, so pleased we were lucky enough to get tickets - probably would have been better suited to an outdoor arena as Hammersmith Apollo little bit small really for such a massive occasion but if you get the chance to catch this combo in action elsewhere then jump at it!

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Review 17 for Queen

5 / 5

Queen + Adam Lambert - amazing.

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Favourite moment: Brian doing an acoustic version of "The Show Must Go On" with audience joining in. @

Setlist: See brianmay.com. @

Opening act(s): No support. @

Posted 18/07/2012

by RaPr

Location:Kent.

As a life-long Queen fan is was worried about the choice of Adam Lambert. I was wrong. He was superb. He kept to the original feel of the songs, but added a twist of his own. It was great to see Rufus Taylor, he added a new dimension to the show. Brian and Roger were their usual amazing selves. Spike and Neil were in the background but vital to the show, and did very well. Add the amazing lights, smoke, flames, and fireworks, and you have a show to remember.
Lots of videos can been seen on YouTube.

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Favourite moment: Brian doing an acoustic version of "The Show Must Go On" with audience joining in. @

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Review 18 for Queen

5 / 5

Adam was stunning.

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Posted 18/07/2012

by candycaz

Location:West End London

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Firstly I must say that I am an Adam Lambert fan, and went to the gig as much for his presence as to see Queen, although I have always loved their music. He did not disappoint. His voice is amazing and he brought his own energy to the band.
They played most of their well known hits and Adam sang on the majority. There was a section in the middle of the gig, where Brian May sang some of the quieter songs from the last album that they did with Freddie, which I thought was beautiful.
The crowd and atmosphere was great and I really enjoyed it. Would I go to see Queen play with another front man? No, probably not. Would I go to see Adam Lambert play with them again? In a heartbeat.

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Review 19 for Queen

5 / 5

Queen + Adam Lambert = Electrifying Brilliance

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Favourite moment: Who wants to live forever @

Opening act(s): None needed @

Posted 17/07/2012

by Suzie12

Location:Maryland, USA

The entire set was fantastic- Adam Lambert is an amazing performer with a voice unparalleled in today's current music scene, charisma, ans stage presence that goes on for days. The close spirit, affection, and energy between Lambert, Mays, and Taylor was palpable and tons of audience participation. The entire audience was on its feet the entire time - Adam brought it and those who had not seen him live before were blown away. This show must go on! The songs are on repeat in my head and youtube videos. So glad to be able to witness these historic shows. I met many Queen and Lambert fans who had traveled long distances, and were so glad they did. I hope the glow lasts forever.

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Review 20 for Queen

5 / 5

Amazing gig!!!!!

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- 13/07/2012 @

Favourite moment: 2 hours of pure rock @

Setlist: All the classics @

Posted 17/07/2012

by DOOZER

Location:READING

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I was lucky enough to win the ballot with the fanclub so was right at the front. After seeing Queen + Adam lambert on the MTV award I knew the gig would be good , but it blew me away Adam was born to sing queen songs but putting his own stamp on them. , Freddie was a one off so people plse stop comparing the two front men !!!!!

I think Adam has had a real positive effect on Brian and Rodger as they were really into the gig as much as the crowd, i found the night very emotional but loved every second !!!

I hope to see much more of Queen+ Adam lambert in the future.

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