The Queen medley is one of the best live performances ever. They gave the fans exactly what they wanted that day.

@stickiedmin6508

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! The crowd went bananas and *_everyone_* was talking about it the next day. Even people who didn't really like Extreme, or hadn't even heard of them before - everyone *_LOVED_* it!

@jjcaron72

10 ай бұрын

The greatest performance of the show !!!!!!

Hands down one of the best rock performances ever. Extreme is such a underestimated power house.

@KylieOlsson

3 жыл бұрын

totally agree with you... wish i could have been there!

@juliandegg3344

3 жыл бұрын

@@KylieOlsson I was ! 16 years old, my first 'proper' concert ! If only I'd known Kylie, I would have invited you 😉😅

@newsoftheworld

3 жыл бұрын

1.) True. 2.) True. .... i videotaped it when broadcasted.

I'm a long term huge QUEEN fan and when I watched that set live on TV, I was completely blown away. EXTREME were brilliant, and NUNO is an exceptional Guitarist.

@KylieOlsson

3 жыл бұрын

He sure is Alan!

@corndog1868

3 жыл бұрын

Search here for (Sinful Demo Album 1985) featuring Joie Anes B4 Rockcandy & Nuno Bettencourt B4 Extreme! Enjoy the music!!!

That tribute was by Queen fans for millions of Queen fans. Extreme's performance and George Michael's performance was the Best Rock performance of the tribute. 30 years later, I still have happy tears everytime I see that performances.

I’m only 5 minutes into this interview and I’m blown away...what an intelligent, articulate and humble guy...and a true fan.

@KylieOlsson

3 жыл бұрын

He is isn't he?! He is such a great guy to chat to as so interesting.

@mikedavis8008

Жыл бұрын

And he doesn't even have a high school education that's all him

@shable1436

Жыл бұрын

And he doesn't even know how to read music, that's what blows me away as a guitar player of since before he came up

@len3169

Жыл бұрын

@@shable1436 most guitar players don’t know how to read music, he knows music theory thought.

As a Queen fan and an Extreme fan, that is what I took from that performance - Extreme were really into Queen. It came across loud and clear. Brilliant.

As a Queen and an Extreme fan it was hands down a highlight of what was the most amazing show. I was privileged to be there on the day.

Only for those who lived those years really understand what impact these songs had on us. I feel sorry for the kids these days who were not there back in time w us

That Medley was one of the highest point of the evening

@KylieOlsson

3 жыл бұрын

totally agree

@jagreb

3 жыл бұрын

I never really was a fan of Extreme. In fact, that More Than Words Song was atrocious, in my opinion, but I remember watching them play their set live and saying to my friends, "yep, these guys nailed it".

@user-kz4ir5ux9f

2 ай бұрын

@@jagrebahahaha same. I always loved these guys but that No more than words song always gave me the hives. I was in one of them concerts one time, not even a big one, so when they started No more than words I started booing. Now hear me. I’m ex military and been deployed twice. Never ever I was so scared in my life as when I booed no more than words, coz I thought it would be funny.

I ran into Nuno a couple of years ago at a gig in Hollywood and got talking to him about Queen. Such a nice guy who clearly has a massive passion for the band.

16 year old me with Queen and Extreme on constant repeat. The Freddie Mercury Tribute set was a life defining moment. I got, and still do get, goosebumps watching it. It was just... the... best!

@RobertJones-xq1si

3 жыл бұрын

Ditto. Absolute DITTO.

It's rare that a guitar player expresses himself as passionately when he speaks as when he plays... but Nuno is one of those rare guitarists. Especially when it's about Queen! Nuno speaking about this performance is a performance in itself 😄. But it's guaranteed to make you want to see that Medley...

@KylieOlsson

3 жыл бұрын

hahaha, I love that you say Nuno speaking about their performance is a performance in itself, thats so true 🤣

Extreme were band of the day on that day, mainly because after reading and listening to so many interviews with them i knew they were true fans of Queen and it showed it their performance, while others were just casual listeners or friends/acquaintances of the band...

@KylieOlsson

3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you and I think thats what Nuno was getting at... They were super fans!!

Great interview! Good to know that Nuno was so happy to be thanked by John Deacon.

@KylieOlsson

3 жыл бұрын

I know, I loved that part of the story!

@mojopin70

Жыл бұрын

I heard that John was in pieces backstage later that day according to Tony Iommi...really distraught.

@Ansonius77

Жыл бұрын

also, wasn't John already at the concert when Extreme played? He was with Brian and Roger to greet the fans at the beginning, so why does Nuno say that John was in a car on the way to the show when Extreme played?

Nuno's passion shining through here! Lovely interview. Yes George Michael did an amazing job on STL, but Extreme's medley is my fave part of the concert.

@KylieOlsson

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you steve!

Nuno hasn’t aged a day since that concert.

@alexaraya2018

3 жыл бұрын

his eyelids have gotten heavier! hahaha

@lorettasearcy1471

2 жыл бұрын

He's Portuguese

Extreme was simply the best part of the tribute concert for me. They played really great that day. You could really tell that they were playing from the heart. I can never get tired of watching that medley. Simply amazing!

@joepensanti9468

4 ай бұрын

I watch it a few times a year. Turned my kids into it. Extreme are perfection.

I truly believe Freddie was there that day saying, “Just fucking do it, darling!” ♥️

@deeyears3978

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Freddie I’m sure there telling the “Just fucking do it, darling!”

Extreme did to the Freddy gig, what Queen did to Live Aid! Took it to another level and then some.

Extreme is the biggest fan of Queen. Then they were outed from the video. But people will always remember that performance as we remember Freddie with the rest of Queen back in that same stage in 1985 at Live Aid. I remember how Brian introduced Extreme. I know it word for word. Big fan of Extreme for thirty years, and one of Freddie’s biggest fan ever. That was surreal.

I watched the 1992 performance it was stellar! The crowd was singing every lyric.

Hands down the best set of rhe concert.Nuno was channeling the essence of Queen.

Watched it live. It was surreal how good they were and how they owned it. There were bumps and dings but you couldn't help but cheer them on. That UK crowd was right there with them too. One of the great moments in rock and roll. I taped that sucker on VHS and wore it out over the next ten years or so.

@KylieOlsson

3 жыл бұрын

Lucky you! x

@peteandurnot

Жыл бұрын

I watched it live too. Brilliant.

I've been a Queen fan since I was a kid in the 70's and an Extreme fan since they came out and thought that their performance was a show stopper...Nuno is such a Great guy...

Yes, it was great medley. I still think about it. A memorable medley, especially riffing and solos during Another One Bites The Dust and Bohemian Rhapsody. Nuno, you still look young, healthy. Keep on rocking!

Brian May is an ANGEL! That he forgave this brash, young band who broke the rules BIG TIME, says so much about him. Great question about the red tie. I've watched that performance many times and never questioned the tie. Even learning that you're not supposed to shave before an album is done is interesting insider info. Cool interview!! But I think Nuno makes EVERYTHING cool! 😊

Best concert ever!!! Freddie Mercury Tribute ❤️ I've seen that medley like a 1000 times on YT ❤️

It worked out amazingly though. One of the best sets/medleys of live music EVER. Just Legendary. EPIC !!!

@KylieOlsson

3 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more!

They knocked my socks off. I literally fell off my chair. Wow! They did Queen and Freddie proud. They cemented the versatility of Extreme, and Nuno... one of the best guitarists I have had the pleasure to see. Brilliant!

Great interview, Nuno has so much soul. Amazing performance from Extreme.

It was a tribute and that's what you did and did so very well. I cried that day and I STILL cry.

The way he talks about what he felt in that moment... That's the spirit of music, only art can do that! I'm so glad to hear it from this great music hero (talking about another great music hero)!

The entire stadium was one organism and it is breathtaking, Love you Nuno!

My first concert was GnR with Brian opening. It was St. Patrick's day 1993 at the old Boston Garden. Brian brought out Gary and Nuno and we were all treated to a mini version of the tribute concert. It was AMAZING!!!

I loved that concert. I watched the original MTV broadcast, and recorded it on a VCR. The Extreme Queen medley was awesome. Hearing Extreme’s new album this year, and watching Nuno’s interviews have made me so happy.

That medley was amazing. The drummee had like a 3 pice kit to. It was stellar musicianship and a lovely tribute.

@Hellwyck

Жыл бұрын

He had a 4 piece kit - snare, bass and two toms and that's the magic of Paul Geary.

It’s still my favorite concert event of my life and I wasn’t even there. Extreme fans know how genuine Nuno is being here- listen to the Extreme B side “Sex and Love”- it’s directly inspired by Hammer To Fall. Extreme’s harmonies lend themselves very well to easily seeing Queen’s influence. And yes, Brian is universally known as being a nice guy in an often not-nice business. Hearing that John Deacon thanked him and saw the parallel- just about brought tears to my eyes. The fans looked like they were having a true celebration of Freddie and Queen. He’s right- by Radio Ga-Ga, that was a celebration in the truest form.

@stickiedmin6508

Жыл бұрын

I was really glad to hear that John had said that - I'd been _kinda_ thinking to myself that there were some pretty strong parallels between the two performances, but wondering how to express that without pissing people off. It wasn't *_the same._* Of course not - it couldn't be. That kind of moment can only ever happen once. Anything that comes after will always be compared to that first time, but I'd describe Extreme's set as a really powerful echo of the Live Aid! show. A new performance that resonates with that first one. A pretty incredible day.

@Paul_Simon

Жыл бұрын

@@stickiedmin6508 Very well put 🤙🏼

@stickiedmin6508

Жыл бұрын

@@Paul_Simon 🤘😎

For those who have seen the performance many many times, but haven't seen it again for quite some time, then sees this clip, chances are, 99.5% will definitely search KZread to find and watch the performance again. I'm one of those 99.5%.

I watched that tribute live on the day and I've watched the videos of Extreme's set a million times since. It is my all time favourite tribute to Freddie and Queen!! John Deacon was absolutely right........watching you guys doing that medley........ It was like watching Queen at Live Aid in '85 when I was 18yrs old. You were amazing & did Freddie proud!!!!! Much love from Wales UK xoxo 💖💜💖💜💖💜💖💜💖💜💖💜💖💜💖💜💖💜

I just watched it yesterday. Amazing. I'm from Massachusetts and been an Extreme fan since the very beginning. These guys are our hometown treasure. The talent is off the charts.

It’s so true when I remember watching them do this dedication to Queen; All I could think was wow I feel like I am back in the moment when Queen made the fans go wild at the LiveAid concert…1992 was a great year for music and for Extreme

I'm so glad that Extreme got to play the Queen medley. It's one of the best live performances I've seen.

Wow. Great job. Freddie would be proud of u. Beautiful tribute!

I saw it live and remember they kicked ass. I thought it was the best performance of the whole tribute.

@KylieOlsson

3 жыл бұрын

you are so lucky to have seen it live!

@JasonAchilles

3 жыл бұрын

Same. I watched it as it happened and they killed it )) amazing

Extreme's medley set the tone for the concert, that this was a tribute, not just a bunch of bands. It was necessary.

Thanks for this. I've watched that Queen tribute a few times over the years. I'm always blown away from the crowd and the energy. I've tried to imagine what it must have been like for them on stage. To hear Nuno describe it like that. Wow. I'll never forget it now either lol. Made my night. Cheers!

@KylieOlsson

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Extreme were amazing on the day. One of the best for sure.

When Brian said that bit about Extreme understanding what Queen was about all these years and what Freddie was about all these years i was wondering what he meant. As soon as Extreme hit the stage with Mustapha and then exploded with Bohemian Rhapsody and then followed by Keep Yourself Alive, i knew exactly what Brian meant as it reminded me of Queen’s own Live Aid 20 minute slot where they played all the hits. Definitely a highlight of the show.

@KylieOlsson

3 жыл бұрын

well said..

I watch that medley to this day. it is totally amazing! Bean town talent at its best!! thank you extreme!

Absolutely one of the best tributes ever!! Gary’s energy is contagious and he had total control of the audience. The whole band was spectacular, and Nuno looked fabulous in that red tie😁.

That medley change our status to super group when we started playing it,evry band envy us..✌️

It was truly an awesome performance...incredible. Great description Nuno! I could feel your words ...how you felt.

As a young musician in ‘92, I obsessed over this performance and studied every aspect of it. It’s always been one of my favorites. Great interview!

What a awesome interview .

I remember watching this live, and the audience all clapping together during Radio Ga Ga was absolutely amazing, and I teared up when I saw it. The love was so immense at that time, the celebration was amazing.

I remember very few things about this concert. I remember every line of the medley because of its greatness!

I was there, Extreme were a great surprise!! Not many bands could pull it off like they did!! 👍🏼❤️

@KylieOlsson

3 жыл бұрын

ah lucky you to have been there!!!

Sad to say even thought Extreme was good funky band with a big ballad hit that everyone remembers, but I almost feel Extreme's legacy will always be cemented from that Queen Tribute show because they blew everyone off the stage that night. That was a one killer tribute medley and everyone enjoyed it. They had the balls to play stuff like Radio Ga Ga which was a time of hard Rock and they didn't care and people loved it and it sounded awesome.

I hadn't heard of extreme at the time..had heard of "more than words"..but didn't realise who did it..but when I saw that concert and their medly..I thought wow..these guys are legit!!

I'm glad that the 2013 DVD (2002 DVD only had the 2nd half) included the 1st half of the tribute concert as Extremes set was the real highlight of the entire show.

Oh my God, thank you so much for sharing this! I'm absolutely obsessed with this set from Extreme, I've watched it so many times that I can't even count. I knew Brian May didn't really agree with it but knowing the full story, told by Nuno, it's just huge. Thank you so much 🙏

@KylieOlsson

3 жыл бұрын

ah thats amazing to hear... Im so pleased I asked him about it now!!!

@craigfarleymusician8481

3 жыл бұрын

I’m with you about being obsessed with it too . Massive Queen and Extreme fan so this was just heaven when I was 15 back at the time. If you have chance, check out this I recorded for the anniversary of the show last week. All the best 😊 kzread.info/dash/bejne/gYmf1dZmmLG5iNI.html

I, like many here, just went back and watched the set. Holy crapballs! What an utterly remarkable performance. Bravo!

@KylieOlsson

3 жыл бұрын

haha... its so true, soooo many people have gone back and watched that video!

Great interview!

@KylieOlsson

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

One of the finest performances and def one of the best of the day! Wouldn’t have minded a few heavy extreme songs in there but it’s fantastic!

I used to be obsessed with nuno bettencourt at that time and watched the tribute with baited breath waiting for extreme to come on the medley was rocking

This interview was AMAZING. Watching that video for the first time when I was about 15, completely blew my mind. You asked such great question and with great energy. Thank you for sharing!

@KylieOlsson

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you and really pleased you enjoyed it!!! Nuno is such a legend!

Extreme's set is practically the only thing people remember about that concert. They went all in.

@whitex4652

3 жыл бұрын

That is completely wrong.

@MuRpHyKn0t

3 жыл бұрын

Annie Lennox & David Bowie performing Under Pressure was a highlight.

@spanishpeaches2930

3 жыл бұрын

I don't remember it and I was there ! However I did see Extreme at Wembley Arena ( not stadium)

@MrSpankee02

3 жыл бұрын

Robert plant singing Innuendo.

@TheAgentAssassin

3 жыл бұрын

@@spanishpeaches2930 Dont remember it? The entire crowd sang along. No way you were there. Watch the footage on youtube the entire stadium was singing the lyrics.

Master Nuno I am soooo great full for you sir. You are the greatest guitarist that will ever live. That show was the greatest tribute performance in the history of tributes.

@KylieOlsson

3 жыл бұрын

you are soo right!

@mrphillyhank8726

3 жыл бұрын

@@KylieOlsson 🤘🏾😊🤘🏾

Great damn story! I'll remember it forever, as I suspect the audience of that performance had felt ever since

Haha! I love that last question. Thanks for asking 😂 and thanks for this interview! Amazing to hear Nuno’s story in retrospect. When you guys talk about it I hear and see every detail of the legendary show Extreme did that day.

@KylieOlsson

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve!! And me too so to hear Nuno talk about Queen was pretty special for me.

I have goose bumps listening to Nuno speak about that day! It was excellent!

Nice to know what myself and others have said for years was first said by Deaky: what Extreme did for the FM tribute concert was like what Queen did for Live Aid.

I was there in the crowd. They were great it did take balls as well. Great interview with Nuno here Kylie 👏👏👌👌❤🤟

@KylieOlsson

3 жыл бұрын

thank you steve

The best interview with Nuno I've ever seen. Thanks xx

You know part of why that medley worked so well is that it was true to what Queen did back in the day. No extra musicians added to fill out the sound. Just 4 guys and 3 strong vocals and amazing songs. You can’t understate how special it is when you get people whose voices blend that well. Pat is the secret weapon in those 3 parts harmonies in my opinion. They nailed it that day and it was my, and many other people’s, favorite performance of the event.

I am so glad you put this out as a separate video! Thank you Kylie!

@KylieOlsson

3 жыл бұрын

Yay, pleased you liked it... I didn't want it to get lost in the longer interview1

I admire him and his skills!

@KylieOlsson

3 жыл бұрын

me too... sigh...

I didn't know Brian May didn't approve of doing this medley and I thought it was all planned all along. I am glad Extreme carried on anyway. I remember watching the concert on TV on time. I recorded the radio broadcast on a cassette tape and listened to it over and over again.

@KylieOlsson

3 жыл бұрын

Right? Like I said to Nuno, that took guts!

I just watched the performance for the first time. Extreme slayed! Great decision guys!

@KylieOlsson

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Brian, Yay! Pleased you watched it and enjoyed it!

I remember that. Extreme nailed it, they just blew my mind!!! I think I cried that time... Great interview btw.

Still one of my top6 idols of guitar when i was a pre-teen learning and getting into metal.! Whilst all my other mates in bands were copying Metallica, Judas Priest, and Iron Maiden, i was copying Nuno, Dimebag, Le Tekro, Gilbert, Friedman and Becker.! But Nuno was always my fave.💖🤘🤘🤘🤘

Oh Nuno...thanks for sharing! I will never forget that day, it brings back so many memories. It was, and still is, a very special day for a lot of people. I remember watching the tribute on tv and I have to say it... you are a legend ! 🤩

@KylieOlsson

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome... and you are so right, Nuno really is a legend.

@gemmavarroyave

3 жыл бұрын

@@KylieOlsson You are so sweet, thanks for your comment ! Nuno deserves more recognition, I think he is a genius and one of my favourite musicians of all times. He has it all ! There's nothing sexier than a multi talented, brilliant man ! 🥰🤩 Stay safe !!! 💜🤘

Great comparison Nuno, I watched both-Queen Live Aid and you guys at the Freddie Mercury Tribute which was absolutely awesome

I remember watching that concert live on tv, it was magical :)

Nuno, a legend playing another legend riffs, Brian... epic moment!

@KylieOlsson

3 жыл бұрын

💯

Great video! I was 15 and "I was there", sitting on my chair in front of the tv screen... and It was stunning 💚

@KylieOlsson

3 жыл бұрын

Thats amazing Frank!

It was an awesome performance by an awesome band!

I met Gary in a bar in Boston maybe a week after that. I tapped him on the shoulder, and he didn't react as I realized he was already speaking with his friend. I started to walk away and he called me back and said hi. I said I just wanted to tell him not only do I love Extreme, but that Freddy tribute performance brought tears to my eyes and made me so happy, also being a huge, huge fan of Queen. He said he isn't even over it yet, and it was maybe the best day of his entire life.

I was at the concert and watched it again recently on TV. The love and excitement at Extremes set, from within the crowd, was electrifying. Nuno's story about John Deacon though - John introduced the concert alongside Brian and Roger, I don't understand why he added the bit about being in the car.

@RobertJones-xq1si

3 жыл бұрын

You're right, he did... But no one knows what was going on. John might have gone off somewhere for an hour and returned. I'm certain Nuno's respect for the band means he wouldn't make stuff up...

When Nuno Bettencourt was playing some of Brian May's guitar stuff from a couple of magazines, he was having an interview with Brian talking about a few of these magazines and they were talking about it for 2 hours, and they were also spending time talking about some albums to.

Awesome interview about one of the best live shows ever. And lovely presenter. Cheers from Iran

A blessing and challenge all at once. Brings tears to my eyes.

Hey, Kylie. I've watched the medley over and over and over since it first aired, and it never ceases to absolutely floor me. The musicianship to pull that off on that day on that stage, for that audience (live and via broadcast / out front and in the wings) and their pure love of the songs was / is utterly awesome. I remember watching it live and being unable to believe what I was seeing. And, to be honest, shocked at how much emotion it unlocked in me too, as a fan of both bands. Their joyful celebration of Freddie's life's work brought home to me what the world had lost. Thanks so much for posting this interview. Can't wait to check out Part II.

@KylieOlsson

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this Bob! It's insane and just goes to show what big fans they were of Queen as they hardly rehearsed this set!

@bobhume2087

3 жыл бұрын

@@KylieOlsson Wow, thanks for the reply! Couldn't agree more. Great interview, BTW! Your questions are insightful (obviously), but the space you leave for answers to flow and grow is A) not common, and B) much appreciated. I have a slight problem with interviewers who use a guest's responses as springboards to talk about who they are and what they've done. It's not wrong, but your style really opens the floodgates. (Maybe that's just Nuno; the dude can talk!) I've now liked / subscribed and will enjoy working my way through the rest of your library. Pretty cool job you have!

I remember watching that performance live on television. I was a big Queen and Extreme fan back then. In that very moment I decided that I have to play music myself and not just listen. When Extreme finished I only had one goal to be a musician.

@KylieOlsson

3 жыл бұрын

thats amazing... did you do it????

@TopiKoivisto

3 жыл бұрын

@@KylieOlsson yes I did. I acquired my first guitar 28 years ago 8 months after the concert. I have been playing since.

Wish I'd seen this on release. Brilliant and long awaited.

I don't understand why Nuno isn't on every list for greatest guitar players of all time.

This was so interesting story!! I just need to check if that show is somewhere here in youtube!!! Thank you again Kylie!!

@KylieOlsson

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Markku

@brunobailly7013

3 жыл бұрын

I felt that need too. 😊 Seems like it's the mandatory thing to do after watching this interview. And I didn't have to search long... The video of this performance (in two parts) is the 1st one that appears when you scroll down

I was there that day in the crowd in the front third, and when Extreme came on with their set it had a totally different energy and character to anything else that day. What they did was perfect in every way, a genuine heartfelt glorious tribute. Probably the closest to this was George Michael for the same reasons. The lowest point of the day was Axl Rose for me, and it was heartbreaking to see and hear what he did to such a beautiful song.

When the *Spirit of Music* drive and moves you, one becomes unstoppable♪♫♪ Great interview Kylie... 😉

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