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"I am a musician by profession, that's my whole life, and I didn't want to waste it in easy retirement"
QUEEN + PAUL RODGERS BEGIN REHEARSALS. Before they hit the road in what will be a rare tour Queen + Paul Rodgers are currently rehearsing in the UK. After the first day of rehearsals Paul Rodgers had this to say,
"We had a fantastic first day. Everybody arrived fresh and ready to rock. I have to say it was great to crank up the jet engines again."
When asked for clues about the set list and how it will differ from their Live CD/DVD "Return of the Champions" Rodgers replied,
"Today we tried various songs in order to change up and fine tune the new set for the US & Canadian dates and yes there will be some surprises."
After seeing the new DVD and hearing the live cd this is a must-see concert. Q+PR kick off their US & Canadian 23 date tour at Miami's American Airlines Arena Friday, March 3.
Taken from allrightnow.com
The Florence, Italy leg of 46664 campaign to raise HIV/AIDS awarness will take place on 11th June 2006. QOL administrator said: "Roger has expressed interest in helping out...playing or musical director I think." Nothing's confirmed yet.
Some Radio interviews have already gone out and some are being pre-recorded. Look out in the local press for when the features and interviews are set to run. If you catch any be sue to post them on the message board!
Print Media
Florida Times Union - Interview: Jeff Vrabel
Worcester Telegram - Interview: Scott McLennen
Courier-Post (Philadelphia) - Interviewer: Chuck Darrow
Daily Herald - Interviewer: Mark Guarino
Philadelphia Metro/ South Philly Review/Calkin Newspapers - Interviewer: Ed Condran
Buffalo News - Interview: Jeff Miers
Flint Journal (Detroit) - Interviewer: Doug Pullen
The Times of Indiana - Interviewer: Tom Lounges
Pittsburg City Paper - Interviewer: Aaron Jentzen
Union Tribune (San Diego) - Interviewer: George Varga
Illinois Entertainer - Interviewer: Andy Argyrakis
Radio Interviews
Big 105.9 WBGG (Miami) - Paul & Young Ron Morning Show
WFYV Rock (Jacksonville) - Gregg Stepp Electric Lunch
WCSX AM (Detroit) - JJ & Lynne Morning Show
WKLH (Milwaukee) - Dave and Carol Morning Show
WJGL "The Eagle" - Interviewer: Scott Walker
The petition to get Queen + Paul Rodgers in the next Rock In Rio - Lisbon gathered over 1100 signatures! Latest developments of this Portuguese Queen Fan Club campaign include the support of Radio Comercial - maybe the most popular radio in Portugal and an affilition with the Aussie Queen Fans.
Here is the link for the Radio Comercial article
To sign the petition, please visit: Petition online
About the Rock In Rio - Lisbon 2006: This year’s festival will take place over two weekends on May 26-27 and June 2-4, and will include live performances on multiple stages by some of the biggest names in music, including Carlos Santana and Ivete Sangalo, as well as other cultural events and attractions, producing more than 90 hours of live music entertainment.
Headliners for the last Rock In Rio-Lisbon, taking place in 2004, included Paul McCartney, Sting, Britney Spears, Metallica, Peter Gabriel, the Foo Fighters and Alicia Keyes. Proceeds of the event have been benefiting various charities in Portugal and throughout the world. Rock In Rio is the largest music event in the world, celebrating its 20-year anniversary in 2005.