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‘I rejected a lot of stuff’: Queen’s Roger Taylor took careful approach to first solo album in 15 years

If “Up” from Roger Taylor’s forthcoming solo effort reminds you, in some ways, of Queen’s “Radio Ga Ga,” well, there’s a reason for that: He used the same analog synthesizer in both. You May Also Like: Roger Taylor hates the new Queen Forever compilation: ‘It’s bloody miserable!’

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‘Paul was macho, but Adam is a diva’: Queen’s Roger Taylor on differences between Adam Lambert, Paul Rodgers

Roger Taylor doesn’t shy away from comparisons between the last two frontman to take the reins for Queen’s Freddie Mercury, saying there’s plenty to set Paul Rodgers and Adam Lambert apart. You May Also Like: Queen’s Brian May compares Freddie Mercury and Adam Lambert eras: ‘The equal of anything weRead More

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‘It’s taken me a long time’: Queen’s Roger Taylor is ready for some Fun On Earth

For Roger Taylor, Fun on Earth is both a full-circle return to his solo career — with a punny title referencing his debut away from Queen — and a chance to take stock. You May Also Like: Roger Taylor hates the new Queen Forever compilation: ‘It’s bloody miserable!’

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‘He has this tremendous charisma’: Queen’s Roger Taylor showers praise on Adam Lambert

Queen’s Roger Taylor and Brian May just completed a triumphal U.S. debut with Adam Lambert, bringing a stage show to Las Vegas which had already made a huge impression in Europe. Taylor has high praise You May Also Like: Queen’s Brian May discusses what Adam Lambert can do that FreddieRead More

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‘People will take it or leave it’: Queen’s Roger Taylor on replacing Freddie Mercury with Adam Lambert

Roger Taylor defends the choice of Adam Lambert to front Queen after being asked, in a newly published talk with Classic Rock magazine, if he is “selling the band short by having a guy from American Idol as your singer.” You May Also Like: Queen’s Brian May compares Freddie MercuryRead 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: Roger Taylor hates the new Queen Forever compilation: ‘It’s bloody miserable!’

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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: Roger Taylor hates the new Queen Forever compilation: ‘It’s bloody miserable!’

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Queen’s Roger Taylor on that drunk guy singing "Bohemian Rhapsody": ‘Very funny’