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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 [...]

Brian May Reveals Plans for Career Encompassing Queen eBook

Chad Childers — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 04:59:56 +0000

Queen have enjoyed one of the more prolific and entertaining careers in music and fairly soon fans will be able to enjoy a new multi-touch electronic edition of the band’s ’40 Years of Queen’ book that provides fans extra media components. Guitarist Brian May recently showed off the eBook during a London media session, explaining, [...]

Queen Drummer Roger Taylor Wants Your Input on New Solo Album

Chad Childers — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 11:00:27 +0000

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. According to the Queen Online website, Taylor has plans to release some brand new solo material in 2013. The drummer also [...]

New Version of Queen's 'We Will Rock You' Recorded for NFL 2012/2013 Season

Dave Lifton — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 03:00:19 +0000

Football may be a distinctly American sport, but it’s about to get a bit of a classic British feel. A mash-up that incorporates Queen‘s ‘We Will Rock You’ will be used as part of CBS’ coverage of the NFL. The new track is a combination of the legendary Queen hit and composer Helmut VonLichten’s (a.k.a. [...]

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's Brian May Announces Series of Acoustic Performances

Jeff Giles — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 10:00:39 +0000

Tour dates for Queen are few and far between these days, but that doesn't mean guitarist Brian May is stuck sitting at home, counting his money. In fact, this fall will see May hitting the road for a special tour with vocalist Kerry Ellis.

Led Zeppelin, Queen, Deep Purple Stars Join Forces for 'Sunflower Jam' Benefit Show

Chad Childers — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 18:19:18 +0000

Start making travel plans for Sept. 16, as London’s Royal Albert Hall will play host to the 2012 edition of the Sunflower Jam. The event is a night filled with music performances that will be hosted by actor Jeremy Irons. Iron Maiden‘s Bruce Dickinson, Deep Purple drummer Ian Paice, and Queen‘s Brian May will [...]

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 [...]