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21 Years Ago: Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert Dazzles London

Eduardo Rivadavia — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 12:57:44 +0000

The death of Queen singer Freddie Mercury due to AIDS-related complications on Nov. 24, 1991, left his legions of fans and fellow members of rock’s ruling aristocracy thoroughly shell-shocked. But over the ensuing months, the surviving members of Queen put all of their considerable resources towards organizing a massive concert at London’s Wembley Arena that [...]

Queen's Brian May Says Freddie Mercury Biopic Is 'On Course'

Dave Lifton — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 02:00:06 +0000

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.

Queen Backstage Before A Concert [VIDEO]

Craig Russell — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:01:33 +0000

2012 is the 20th anniversary of the movie “Wayne’s World” reintroducing the planet to the magic and musicianship of Queen and Freddie Mercury. Although he didn’t live to see the signature Queen song “Bohemian Rhapsody” soar to greater popular success, he will always be in the hearts of rock fans everywhere. This video was shot [...]