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How Freddie Mercury Teased Elton John Backstage at Live Aid

Queen frontman criticized old friend’s hat after being complimented over iconic performance. Continue reading…

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How Queen Moved on Without Freddie Mercury

Brian May and Roger Taylor were determined to continue forward despite the loss. Continue reading…

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Reissue Roundup: Fall Sets From David Bowie, Freddie Mercury

Box sets and expanded archival releases highlight new holiday-season releases. Continue reading…

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Rami Malek Inspired by Freddie Mercury For James Bond Role

Oscar-winning actor brought lessons learned from Queen icon to new spy movie 'No Time to Die'. Continue reading…

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Tim Staffell of Pre-Queen Band Recalls Friend Freddie Mercury

UCR spoke with the singer of the band that featured Brian May and Roger Taylor before they became famous. Continue reading…

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COVID-19 Roundup: Queen to Stream Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert

Guns N’ Roses, Sammy Hagar, Extreme and John Fogerty react to pandemic, as survey suggests Americans are listening to more new music. Continue reading…

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The Day Freddie Mercury’s Mustache Appeared

Queen icon’s 1980 new look split fans and friends - but not his bandmates. Continue reading…

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Freddie Mercury and David Bowie Inspire ‘British Bake Off' Cakes

Season premiere of popular cooking show asked contestants to replicate their heroes in edible form. Continue reading…

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Freddie Mercury’s Life Turned Into a Graphic Novel

'Freddie Mercury: Lover of Life, Singer of Songs' will chronicle the Queen frontman's journey from childhood to rock stardom. Continue reading…

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Freddie Mercury’s ‘Wonderful Solution’ for Equality in Queen

Roger Taylor admits four-way split deal “didn’t go that well for me.” Continue reading…

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Queen’s ‘The Show Must Go On’: Freddie Mercury’s Epic Final Bow

Song echoed singer's determination to continue making music in the months before his death. Continue reading…

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Is Freddie Mercury Rock’s Greatest Frontman?: Roundtable

Thirty years after his death, the Queen singer's legacy is as strong as ever. Continue reading…

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Brian May Praises Freddie Mercury’s ‘Beautiful’ and ‘Understated’ Vocal on...

Brian May remembered the creation of Queen's "Thank God It's Christmas." Continue reading…

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Freddie Mercury, Elton John and Rod Stewart Almost Formed a Group

The three legends talked about forming a supergroup called Nose, Teeth & Hair. Continue reading…

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Freddie Mercury Predecessor Has No Hard Feelings Over ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’...

Tim Staffell understands why his departure from pre-Queen band bears little resemblance to reality. Continue reading…

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How Freddie Mercury’s Loved Ones Share ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Income

Disposal details of Queen icon’s will means sister Kashmira Bulsara and best friend Mary Austin receive millions. Continue reading…

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Spinal Tap Say Guns N’ Roses Sabotaged Freddie Mercury Tribute

Actors behind iconic mockumentary won’t name band member who they believe messed up Christopher Guest’s amp. Continue reading…

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Rami Malek’s Freddie Mercury Nearly Appeared in ‘Rocketman’

Dexter Fletcher, who directed both 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and 'Rocketman,' admits he had an idea for the cameo. Continue reading…

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Freddie Mercury’s ’Time’ Could Have Been Queen Song

Writer Dave Clark recalls 1986 track that’s been released in new version, after he tried to make it happen for decades. Continue reading…

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Brian May: Adam Lambert a Marvel, Freddie Mercury Impersonator Would Be Awful

Queen guitarist makes point for “people who haven’t stopped to think clearly.” Continue reading…

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The Day Freddie Mercury Performed His Last Queen Show

"Goodnight and sweet dreams," he said to a throng of fans at Knebworth. Continue reading…

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New Freddie Mercury 'Never Boring' Box Set Announced

Queen singer's solo career will be chronicled in five-disc collection. Continue reading…

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Would Freddie Mercury Have Liked Adam Lambert?

Queen’s Brian May and Roger Taylor have both told young singer that late icon would “get a kick” out of him. Continue reading…

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Watch Freddie Mercury’s Once-Banned ‘Living on My Own’ Video

Clip filmed at his 39th birthday party wasn't shown because his label president complained of "perceived promiscuity." Continue reading…

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40 Years Ago: Freddie Mercury and Queen Rise to ‘SNL’ Pressure

Missed opportunities marked the legendary band's only 'Saturday Night Live' appearance. Continue reading…

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Queen’s ‘Face it Alone’ Featuring Freddie Mercury Out Thursday

Track dates back to sessions for the band's 1989 album 'The Miracle.' Continue reading…

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Listen to Queen’s New ‘Face It Alone’ Featuring Freddie Mercury

It's the band's first release to feature the late singer in eight years. Continue reading…

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Mercury Still Bought Art at End

Mainstay of British rock industry recalls his time with Queen icon, the Beatles and Rolling Stones. Continue reading…

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Freddie Mercury Auction

Late Queen singer's closest friend prepares to part with 1,500 items from his London home after 30 years. Continue reading…

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Mama Mia! It's 'Mongolian Rhapsody'!

Would Queen's classic "Bohemian Rhapsody" have been as popular under a different name? Continue reading…

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Wrestlers Channel Freddie Mercury

Songs by Queen, Metallica and Jefferson Airplane were also featured during the 'All In' event. Continue reading…

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May Can't Watch Mercury Sale

Many of the late Queen singer's personal items are being sold to the highest bidder. Continue reading…

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Mercury Threw Out Vicious

Queen frontman snarkily referred to the Sex Pistols bassist as "Simon Ferocious." Continue reading…

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Spinal Tap’s Derek Smalls on Spinal Tap’s Spinal Tap Moment

Bassist says stage techs at Freddie Mercury tribute thought band's real-life sound problem was part of their performance. Continue reading…

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How Adam Lambert Channels Freddie Mercury in Key Queen Set Moment

Brian May offered singer advice for performing mega-hit "Somebody to Love." Continue reading…

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