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Watch 60,000 Fans Sing Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’
Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?
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David Bowie and Freddie Mercury’s ‘Under Pressure’ Session Fueled by Wine and Cocaine
An audio track of David Bowie and Freddie Mercury laying down vocals for the 1981 Queen hit 'Under Pressure' surfaced a while back, bringing with it writer Mark Blake's account of the song's wild, and eventually tumultuous, writing and recording sessions. The two stars trade vocals without any instrumental distraction, but Blake claims that the singers recorded their parts separately and privately.
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[Top 5 Tuesday] Top 5 Capitol Records Artists
On this day in 1942, a legendary record label, Capitol Records, opened for business. In addition to their iconic office in Hollywood, they also signed a huge number of influential artists. Here are my Top 5 artists that were signed by Capitol!
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Queen’s Brian May Calls Singing Competition Shows a ‘Stupid, Stupid Idea’
Singing competition shows have been popular for decades, and they've proliferated all over the TV dial since 'American Idol' debuted over a decade ago. But don't expect to find one playing on Brian May's set anytime soon.
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Recently Discovered Freddie Mercury Cemetery Marker Missing
A plaque that until this year few knew existed has gone missing. The marker is believed to represent the the final resting place of Queen lead singer Freddie Mercury, who died in 1991. For over 20 years no one knew where Mercury's ashes were scattered, and now the plaque believed to represent just that spot has seemingly blown away in the wind.
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Tony Iommi at 65: Teaming up with Brian May
The master of the dark riff, Tony Iommi celebrates a birthday today, born on February 19, 1948 in Birmingham, England.
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[Top 5 Tuesday] Top 5 Classic Rock Frontmen
To be a great frontman, you don't necessarily have to have the best voice, or the greatest musical ability. The "frontman" is the image of the band, the guy the spotlight focuses on, the guy with the sex appeal, the guy who can command a crowd. Here's this week's [Top 5 Tuesday] list.
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Freddie Mercury’s Rolls-Royce Sold at Auction
Queen's Freddie Mercury may have enjoyed singing about riding his bicycle, but like any rock star worth his salt, he had plenty of gasoline-powered wheels too -- and thanks to a recent auction, one of his nicest cars now has a new owner.
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Queen’s Brian May Rumored as New Host of BBC Astronomy Show
The death of beloved British television personality Sir Patrick Moore has left his long-running astronomy series, 'The Sky at Night,' searching for a new host -- and Queen guitarist Brian May is reportedly in the running for the gig.
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Queen Drummer Roger Taylor Wants Your Input on New Solo Album
Queen's Roger Taylor has been keeping busy over the past year, playing the occasional show with the band, getting the Queen Extravaganza project off the ground, and quietly starting work on a solo record.
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Queen’s Brian May Says Freddie Mercury Biopic Is ‘On Course’
Few rockers have lived a life as deserving of a biopic as Queen's Freddie Mercury. Apparently, people in Hollywood agree, because yesterday (Oct. 10) guitarist Brian May spilled the news that such a film is in the works.
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Alice Cooper, Brian May Collaboration Amongst Highlights of Sunflower Jam 2012
Sunday night's Sunflower Jam in London was one of those nights of rock revelry you dream of. Classic rock artists from across the spectrum joined together for one cause, to play a set full of unexpected collaborations and covers. Alice Cooper, Brian May of Queen, John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin and Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden were just a few of the rockers on hand for the annual charity event.