Freddie Mercury was one of the most unique and enigmatic frontmen of all time. His presence on the stage has never been matched and probably never will be. He with his band, Queen, had an iconic performance at Live Aid in 1985 and is regarded as arguably one of the best of all time.… Continue reading 84: Royalty, Taverns, and Night’s out
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29: Wood, Black and Blue, and Finding A Replacement
In 1975 the Rolling Stones were the biggest band in the world. Millions of albums sold, selling out world tours and names constantly in the tabloids you couldn’t go anywhere without hearing of the band’s exploits. So, when at the end of 1974 Mick Taylor decided to quit the band the biggest job in music… Continue reading 29: Wood, Black and Blue, and Finding A Replacement
11: A Mini Rock Opera, A Farm, and Putting Your Eggs In One Basket
It’s a bittersweet week for Queen fans this week. There’s something to celebrate with their pinnacle song Bohemian Rhapsody reached number one on the 23rd November and then the next day almost 16 years to the day of that feat we lost the maestro of that song Freddie Mercury. As there has been a lot… Continue reading 11: A Mini Rock Opera, A Farm, and Putting Your Eggs In One Basket
2: Mick Jagger, David Bowie, and the creation of Dad Dancing
This story is about two singers who made a charity single. How they created a stunning video in the London Docklands late at night. How they can embarrass themselves in under three minutes for charity and how it came to fruition. This week the Beat Marches On to 7th September 1985. The origins of this… Continue reading 2: Mick Jagger, David Bowie, and the creation of Dad Dancing