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‘I’m just excited to pay respect’: Adam Lambert fires back at purists who question his role in Queen

Adam Lambert’s long-awaited stateside appearance with Queen at the iHeartRadio Festival sparks anew the debate over his filling in for the late Freddie Mercury, even though he’s at least the fourth singer to do so You May Also Like: Brian May talks about Adam Lambert’s Queen transformation: ‘He’s really evolved,Read More

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‘It was almost like chilling with your grandparents’: Adam Lambert on his stint as frontman with Queen

For Adam Lambert, appearing with Queen has been a dream come true — and not just because he got to fill in for hero Freddie Mercury. The American Idol finalist says he also got some great insights into the classic rock era. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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‘I conscientiously work the fingers in’: Queen guitarist Brian May on preparing without practicing

After countless musical projects, including work as producer on current touring partner Kerry Ellis’ 2010 debut – Brian May still has a deep passion for music. That doesn’t mean the Queen guitarist spends a lot of time practicing, however. You May Also Like: How Pee Wee Ellis Finally Stepped IntoRead More

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Something Else! Interview: Tangerine Dream’s Edgar Froese on stars, Brian May and defying categorization

Over a period of ever-shifting lineups, Edgar Froese has remained the stalwart mastermind of Tangerine Dream — always pushing the envelope, always searching for that next sound. The latest ones come from deep, deep space You May Also Like: The folkiest moment on Queen’s Night at the Opera was stillRead More

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‘It is like some kind of dream, really’: Guitarist Brian May still marvels over Queen’s successes

Even as a new compilation of Queen hits called Icon is set for release on June 11, 2013, guitarist Brian May looks back in wonder at all of the things he and his childhood friends were able to accomplish. You May Also Like: Adam Lambert’s Favorite Queen Song Might SurpriseRead More

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One Track Mind: Queen, “Sheer Heart Attack” from Queen on Fire: Live at the Bowl (2013)

Too often, Queen has become the sum of its over-stated parts — the operatic singer, the layered vocals, the anthematic balladry. What’s lost is the group’s ability to unleash round house after round house of knuckle-sandwich heavy rock. You May Also Like: Queen, “Spread Your Wings” from News of theRead More

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‘How great is that?’: Brian May thrilled over possible interactive project with Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi

When Queen’s Brian May stopped by to visit the ailing Tony Iommi, not long after Black Sabbath’s guitarist was diagnosed with cancer, he discovered a treasure trove of unused riffs laying around. That started a brainstorming session You May Also Like: Why Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi Was Only in JethroRead More

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‘Taking its final shape’: Queen’s Roger Taylor nearing completion of first solo album since 1998

Queen’s Roger Taylor is putting the finishing touches on a new solo album, the Queen co-founder’s first since 1998’s Electric Fire. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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‘We still would have been making Queen albums’: Brian May ruminates on what might have been

Guitarist Brian May says Queen’s record-smashing musical “We Will Rock You” is something Freddie Mercury would have loved. It’s just one of the many ways, the guitarist adds, that the late frontman remains a part of their lives. You May Also Like: Brian May talks about Adam Lambert’s Queen transformation:Read More

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Queen’s Roger Taylor recording new solo album, and fans get to vote for what’s on it

Queen co-founder Roger Taylor is at work on a new solo album, which he hopes to have ready for 2013. Unlike your average drummer, however, Taylor has a shown a knack for crafting hit songs. You May Also Like: No related posts.