Blue Sky Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Q+PR 2008 Tour Press Release / Dates Queen + Paul Rodgers Rock The Cosmos 2008 Concert Tour Well, at least UK, Northern Eurasia, Central, Southern and Eastern Europe With highly anticipated return to Latin America expected to follow. Tour heralds in first new Queen studio album in 13 Years With a new album in the pipeline – the first new studio album to carry the Queen name since the Freddie Mercury sessions – Queen is heading back on the road for a four-month tour, once again in the company of musician/singer/songwriter Paul Rodgers who joined the band for the highly successful 2005/2006 world tour, the European leg of which ended with the band’s spectacular London Hyde Park open air concert before going on to play the US and Japan. In all, the band’s tour was attended by more than a million people. Together Brian May, Roger Taylor and Paul Rodgers have recorded their first album’s worth of material, jointly written and produced. With the title yet to be disclosed, the album is being readied for release September 1, two weeks ahead of the start of the tour. The Queen + Paul Rodgers 28-date arena tour will take in 14 countries in just seven weeks, and take the band to Northern Eurasia, Central and Southern Europe, and the UK, and is expected to wind up at the end of the year with the band’s highly anticipated return to South America, the setting of some of its most historic tours in the early 80’s. Queen’s historic Latin America dates set new world records for the numbers of the audiences it attracted. At the 1985 Rock in Rio concert the band played to an unheard of audience of 300,000 and was watched on television by nearly 200 million people throughout the South American continent. The 2008 tour kicks off mid-September in Russia with two dates at Moscow’s SCO Olympic Arena, moves on into Poland for a massive free concert at the historic Gdansk Shipyard, and then follows a path through Germany, Belgium, France, Italy, Switzerland and the Netherlands before arriving in the UK early October for 6 dates including London’s 02 Arena on October 13. The UK dates see the band additionally play Nottingham, Glasgow, Cardiff and Birmingham with a final UK date at Liverpool Arena on October 18 before continuing on to Spain, Hungary, Serbia, Czech Republic and Austria for seven further dates. Tracks on the new Queen + Paul Rodgers album will include ‘Say It’s Not True’, previously released at the end of last year by Queen + Paul Rodgers as a special World Aids Day download for Nelson Mandela’s 46664 HIV AIDS charity , plus a ‘first’ for a Queen album – a cover version. The remaining tracks are all newly written by May, Taylor and Rodgers during the late 2007/early 2008 recording sessions. One of these tracks, C-lebrity, will receive a sneak preview when the band make a by-demand return to the UK’s ITV Al Murray’s Happy Hour for the final show on April 4. Queen’s last studio album release was “Made In Heaven” released in November 1995 containing the last recordings with Freddie. The album became the band’s biggest selling studio album, with world sales in excess of 20 million. Queen’s “Greatest Hits 1” album has achieved the distinction of being the UK’s biggest selling album of all time, having sold a staggering 5,407,587 copies in Britain alone (source: VH1/The Official UK Charts Company. November 2006). Paul Rodgers’ voice is one of rock’s platinum assets and as a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter as front man of Free and Bad Company and as a solo artist he has written, produced and recorded some of radios biggest hits. Between them, Queen and Paul Rodgers have released more than 50 albums during their long careers and sold in excess of a staggering 300 million records. Tickets for all UK dates will go on sale at venue box offices and usual ticket agents from Saturday April 5. Official UK tour hotline: 08700 11 26 26 http://www.ticketzone.co.uk Pre-registration tickets available from Wednesday April 2 at http://www.queenonline.com http://www.queenpluspaulrodgers.com http://www.paulrodgers.com UK ticket prices: £49.40, £39.50 (check venues). A Phil McIntyre Entertainment Tour. The Cosmos Rocks over Europe at: EUROPE LEG 1: Tuesday 16 September Moscow SCO Olympic Arena RUSSIA Wednesday 17 September Moscow SCO Olympic Arena RUSSIA Saturday 20 September Gdansk Shipyard POLAND Sunday 21 September Berlin Velodrom GERMANY Tuesday 23 September Antwerp Sportspaleis BELGIUM Wednesday 24 September Paris Bercy FRANCE Friday 26 September Rome Palalottomatica ITALY Sunday 28 September Verona Arena ITALY Monday 29 September Zurich Hallenstadion SWITZERLAND Wednesday 1 October Munich Olympiahalle GERMANY Thursday 2 October Mannheim SAP Arena GERMANY Saturday 4 October Hannover TUI Arena GERMANY Sunday 5 October Hamburg Color Line Arena GERMANY Tuesday 7 October Rotterdam Ahoy NETHERLANDS UK Friday 10 October Nottingham Arena Saturday 11 October Glasgow SE&CC Monday 13 October London 02 Tuesday 14 October Cardiff Arena Thursday 16 October Birmingham NIA Saturday 18 October Liverpool Arena EUROPE LEG 2 Wednesday 22 October Barcelona Palau Sant Jordi SPAIN Friday 24 October Murcia Estadio Municipal SPAIN Saturday 25 October Madrid Palacio de Deportes SPAIN Tuesday 28 October Budapest Sportarena, HUNGARY Wednesday 29 October Belgrade Arena SERBIA Friday 31 October Prague 02 Arena CZECH REPUBLIC Saturday 1 November Vienna Stadthalle AUSTRIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Sky Posted March 20, 2008 Author Share Posted March 20, 2008 I appreciate this was already posted in the Queeniacs thread, but some people who might be interested may not be regulars on that thread, so I hope you won't mind I made a new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FREDDIESDOUBLE Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 London mannn :punk: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBlackQueen Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Thanks a lot for the info and the thread!! Great idea:thumb_yello: SO will you see them? I'm so lucky they come to Madrid and two other venues in Spain, I feel sooooooo good!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Sky Posted March 20, 2008 Author Share Posted March 20, 2008 Sadly they are not coming my way for any of the shows announced so far. But good things come to those who wait...and wait... You know, the worst thing would be if the long awaited MIKA gig in Japan clashed with long awaited Queen+PR one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBlackQueen Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Oooohhh, poor Blue Sky... But I'm sure your waiting will be worth it and soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandilambi Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 I won't be seeing them on this tour either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBlackQueen Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Now I feel bad because I'll have three chances to see them:no: I'm so sorry! Hope you get to see them soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandilambi Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Don't feel bad. Enjoy your opportunities to see them. I just hope for those of us that got skipped out will have a chance in 2009. Must stay positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queenie Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Thanks for posting, Blue Sky!! I received the email today but i was so shocked! The album scares me a bit but i´m happy with another tour. Brian & Roger again!! Thanks a lot for the info and the thread!! Great idea:thumb_yello: SO will you see them? I'm so lucky they come to Madrid and two other venues in Spain, I feel sooooooo good!!! Madrid for me. Prolly not Barcelona and..Murcia? wtf? Sadly they are not coming my way for any of the shows announced so far. But good things come to those who wait...and wait... You know, the worst thing would be if the long awaited MIKA gig in Japan clashed with long awaited Queen+PR one. I was thinking about that too. Mika & Queen clash in the same dates... You both, blue sky & mandi, will have your chance. I´m sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mika4Life13 Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 I might seem bitter but .... without freddie .. i dont know how to feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandilambi Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 I'd much rather see Brian and Roger doing what they love than be upset about them doing just that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queenie Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 That´s why i attended the last time. Seeing Brian & Roger live is always a pleasure... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandilambi Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Same here, Queenie. I want to be supportive of them....especially now. I think they need our support more now than ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queenie Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Yes, i know but listening new songs...with the name of "Queen"...freaks me out... But i love Brian & Roger. They´re my reason to be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandilambi Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 It doesn't freak me out...because they each have ownership of the name too...but whatever... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queenie Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 It freaks me out because i expected them to do something, without needing anyone else in that process. A Queen album with Brian & Roger sounds better for me than a Queen + Paul Rodgers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finkster Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 I might seem bitter but .... without freddie .. i dont know how to feel. I felt the same way when I first heard they were touring in 2005, but I realized that it definitely would be worth it to go. Freddie may not have been there, but I was able to see my other two idols, Roger and Brian, on stage, doing what they love. They played a great show both times I saw them, and you could tell they loved every minute of what they were doing. So if you're a Queen fan, I recommend you go. Especially since you weren't able to see Queen back when they first toured, here's your chance to see Brian and Roger who contributed just as much as anyone to Queen's success. Give it a chance, try to go if they tour near you, I know you'll love it. Plus, they play plenty tributes to Freddie throughout the course of the show, or at least they did when I saw them in October of '05 and March '06. Now, I'm just hoping they release some more dates in the US. Maybe it'll fall near my birthday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Sky Posted March 21, 2008 Author Share Posted March 21, 2008 I am just glad to see Brian and Roger, particularly Roger, in any way shape or form that they care to present us with. I never got a chance to see them when they toured Australia way back, with Freddie, so I was extremely happy (and overwhelmed) at their concert in 2005. Waiting for more dates one day.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
englishrose Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 *cries* And the irony of it all is that I'll be in England in July... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FREDDIESDOUBLE Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 I might seem bitter but .... without freddie .. i dont know how to feel. I totally agree ..... The first time they toured it just felt wrong,I said goodbye to Freddie at the tribute concert For me it was saying bye and that was it , I regret beyond all belief not seeing Freddie live mmmmm Im unsure , it may just leave bitter memories and make me feel even more than I missed him:boxed: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Sky Posted March 21, 2008 Author Share Posted March 21, 2008 So does that mean you won't go FD? (...somehow I doubt you could stay away...) Maybe it would feel better for some people if it was called the "What's-left-of -Queen... and PR tour" or the "former Queen and PR tour" Nobody is saying the PR is taking Freddie's place. But there is no denying the enjoyment that having Paul sing Queen songs is giving to Roger and Brian, and also to legions of fans. (Be they Queen, ex-Queen, former-Queen, or what's-left-of-Queen fans or just PR or Free or Bad Company fans) Freddie is irreplaceable. They know that and they know we know that. But I like that they can continue bringing their music to us live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FREDDIESDOUBLE Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 So does that mean you won't go FD? (...somehow I doubt you could stay away...) Maybe it would feel better for some people if it was called the "What's-left-of -Queen... and PR tour" or the "former Queen and PR tour" Nobody is saying the PR is taking Freddie's place. But there is no denying the enjoyment that having Paul sing Queen songs is giving to Roger and Brian, and also to legions of fans. (Be they Queen, ex-Queen, former-Queen, or what's-left-of-Queen fans or just PR or Free or Bad Company fans) Freddie is irreplaceable. They know that and they know we know that. But I like that they can continue bringing their music to us live. I kept away from the first tour as I felt so strongly .... I would just keep looking regretting even more how much I should of seen Freddie No dount Rodger and Brian are well worth seeing , and Paul is a great signer Ive seen the clips off the last tour and his voice mm didnt work for me Ohh well I might try and be suprised Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandilambi Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 So does that mean you won't go FD? (...somehow I doubt you could stay away...) Maybe it would feel better for some people if it was called the "What's-left-of -Queen... and PR tour" or the "former Queen and PR tour" Nobody is saying the PR is taking Freddie's place. But there is no denying the enjoyment that having Paul sing Queen songs is giving to Roger and Brian, and also to legions of fans. (Be they Queen, ex-Queen, former-Queen, or what's-left-of-Queen fans or just PR or Free or Bad Company fans) Freddie is irreplaceable. They know that and they know we know that. But I like that they can continue bringing their music to us live. I agree very much. And it isn't as if they have ever intended to replace Freddie either. That is all in other people's minds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBlackQueen Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Ok, so Queen+Paul Rodgers is not Queen, but it's the closest I'll ever get to a Queen show, and I miss seeing Brian live, so I'll go (maybe to two of the Spanish gigs) and I know I'll enjoy myself so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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