When discussing the glam rock surge of the 1970s, names like David Bowie and T. Rex often come up. The very fact that Queen are not immediately thought of shows how neatly they carved out a unique niche, distinct from anything that came before or after. Although initially formed by Brian May and Roger Taylor,…
Queen frontman Adam Lambert has spoken about the task of stepping into Freddie Mercury’s shoes and said he’s “impossible” to replace. Lambert was speaking at the O2 Silver Clef Awards in the JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel in London and discussed his role within the legendary rock group. The singer rose to fame when he…
Whenever Queen took to the stage, all eyes were inevitably fixated on Freddie Mercury. Unlike other frontmen of his time who either remained stationary or danced their way through the set, Mercury had a unique ability to captivate the audience from start to finish. He skillfully wielded the crowd like an additional instrument, seamlessly incorporating…
This historic release includes ten additional tracks from the era, including Freddie Mercury’s original production mix of Man from Manhattan. I never did sue Warner Bros, but now, all these years later… we proudly release this track worldwide, to celebrate the recovery and restoration of this lost classic rock treasure”— Eddie HowellLONDON, UK, March 29,…
Meeting one’s favourite artists tends to be a bit of a slippery slope. As much fun as it can be trying to rub shoulders with some of the biggest names in the music industry, there’s no telling whether that person is going to be genuine or if they’re going to leave you looking like just…
They say that tearing down your peers is one of the biggest signs of weakness. Still, this fact doesn’t stop certain musicians from feeling constantly obliged to share their opinions. Morrissey does it well, as does Paul Weller. However, while Morrissey’s negativity seems to come from an all-consuming need to prove his superiority, the root…
A Freddie Mercury hologram show could be on the horizon. Mercury Songs Limited, which owns the late Queen frontman’s solo works, has filed to trademark his moniker for 3D and virtual reality. According to the filing, which has been obtained by The Sun newspaper’s Bizarre column, it covers “immersive 3D virtual, augmented, and mixed reality…
SINGERSROOM Home Best Songs Guide 10 Best Freddie Mercury Songs of All Time List of the Top 10 Best Freddie Mercury Songs of All Time Samuel Moore BY SAMUEL MOORE March 9, 2024 10 Best Freddie Mercury Songs of All Time 1.5k SHARES Freddie Mercury, the legendary frontman of Queen, left an indelible mark on…
On this day in 1991, Freddie Mercury died of bronchial pneumonia, a complication resulting from AIDS. At the time of his death, Mercury was the most famous person to succumb to the deadly disease. The impact of Mercury and his band Queen have been long discussed. Their influence on the glam-rock genre through cabaret-fuelled space-age…
The frontman of rock band Queen could return to the stage as a hologram after the company that manages his back catalogue filed a trademark for his name in 3D and virtual reality. Freddie Mercury could return to the stage as a hologram – 33 years after his death. The company which manages the former…