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July 1, 2025
The Mystical Voice of Rock — From Led Zeppelin’s Wailing Frontman to Genre-Defying Innovator in a Five-Decade Musical OdysseyThe Queen song Brian May resented for years: “The injustice”59 years ago today, at this time, Paul was singing “Yesterday” at Budokan, Tokyo….Robert Plant dazzled fans on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, delivering a captivating performance with The Sensational Space Shifters. After a playful doo-wop duet of “Duke of Earl” with Fallon, Plant showcased tracks from his acclaimed album lullaby and… The Ceaseless Roar, including “Rainbow” and “Turn It Up.” The iconic Led Zeppelin frontman launched his North American tour with a thrilling mix of new songs and classic hits, earning praise for his continued musical evolution and boundless creativity….John Deacon: The Quiet Architect of Queen’s Groove

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Was Freddie Mercury the greatest frontman of a rock band?

For many fans, critics, and musicians, the answer is a resounding yes—and it’s not hard to see why. Freddie wasn’t just a singer; he was a showman, a songwriter, and a force of nature who could captivate an entire stadium with a glance or a gesture. His vocal range, spanning over four octaves, allowed him […]

“Three Voices, One Spirit: The Gospel Heart of Queen’s Final Chapter”

17 June 1996 – Queen released their 45th UK single, ‘Let Me Live’ with Bicycle Race’ and ‘Fat Bottomed Girls (1994 EMI Remaster)’ ‘Let Me Live’ is the fourth single (UK) released from Queen’s fifteenth album, ‘Made In Heaven.’ This beautiful, welcome return to gospel started life in 1976 as an untitled impromptu jam with […]

“Three Voices, One Spirit: The Gospel Heart of Queen’s Final Chapter”

17 June 1996 – Queen released their 45th UK single, ‘Let Me Live’ with Bicycle Race’ and ‘Fat Bottomed Girls (1994 EMI Remaster)’ ‘Let Me Live’ is the fourth single (UK) released from Queen’s fifteenth album, ‘Made In Heaven.’ This beautiful, welcome return to gospel started life in 1976 as an untitled impromptu jam with […]

Why ‘ Bohemian Rhapsody ‘ the queen song that terrified Queen’s record label

Why ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’: the song that terrified Queen’s record label Picture the scene: you’re an up-and-coming producer, Roy Thomas Baker, with a few hit records to your name, including Free’s Fire and Water. Your rising star, however, is a flamboyant band of art-metal eccentrics called Queen, who are steadily becoming a big deal. They’re fun […]

‘Don’t Stop Me Now’: Is there tragedy behind Queen’s euphoria?

It would take one hell of a prude to have a problem with ‘Don’t Stop Me Now’. It’s one of the most beloved Queen songs from a back catalogue almost entirely made up of beloved songs. It’s an expression of pure, energised joy straight from the pen of a man who endured so much pain. […]

Is there a hidden message in Queen song ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’?

The beauty of most art forms is that meaning can be applied almost anywhere. In music, most artists are aware that when they release a song or album, it generally stops being theirs, landing into the hungry hands of their audiences and exploding into countless interpretations. While this can be said of almost any Queen […]