Whatever your opinion of British rockers Queen, there’s no denying that their signature song ‘Bohemian Rhapsody,’ which consists of six different sections and hundreds of overdubs, is amazingly complex. That makes this cover of the song, which was done entirely by one man, all the more astounding.
Queen drummer Roger Taylor has officially debunked recent reports regarding plans for a new album from the band that would feature Freddie Mercury’s vocals taken from demo recordings.
Queen: Days of Our Lives, a BBC documentary about the legendary band's history that premiered earlier this year on UK television, will be released in the United States on DVD and Blu-ray on January 10. The film, which was produced in celebration of the British rockers' 40th anniversary, is split into two hour-long parts -- the first focusing on 1970 to 1980, and the second covering 1980 to the present.
Queen‘s Brian May and Roger Taylor have revealed they’re in possession of recordings of late vocalist Freddie Mercury singing with Michael Jackson. British newspaper The Sun reports that the public may finally get a chance to hear the two men harmonize.
Queen is looking to fill the void left by the late Freddie Mercury, and Lady Gaga is being considered for it. Guitarist Brian May previously reached out to Bad Company leader Paul Rodgers, but now it looks as though the pop diva is at the top of the list.
A scientific study conducted by two British academics has determined that Queen's "We Are the Champions" is the catchiest song ever. Musicologist Dr. Alisun Pawley and music psychologist Dr. Daniel Müllensiefen observed thousands of people as they sang along to hundreds of tunes and came up with a list of four key elements certain songs possess that make listeners want to join in.
Queen has launched a contest seeking filmmakers and videographers to help celebrate the 40th anniversary of their 1977 tune "Sheer Heart Attack" by creating a new video for the song.
In honor of the band's 40th anniversary, Queen guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor last Friday opened an exhibition in London focusing on their career.
This year is the 40th anniversary of Queen, and the band wants you to help them celebrate by designing a commemorative t-shirt!
ABC Radio News wrote that in honor of Queen's upcoming 40th anniversary, the band, Universal Music Group and Island Records have reached an agreement to have all 15 of their studio albums re-released in 2011.