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Brian May Spends Christmas In Agony

Brian May of Queen is having a sore Christmas after being diagnosed with two torn spinal discs that are pressing against a nerve in his back.

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Queen Producer David Richards Dead At 57

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Queen record producer David Richards died on Friday morning in England after a long illness.

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Brian May Accepts Position At Herschel Museum

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The Herschel Museum of Astronomy in Bath is delighted to announce that Dr Brian May CBE, Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, has agreed to become their new Patron, stepping in to the role left vacant by the death of Patrick Moore in 2012.

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Queen Make Appearance At We Will Rock You Launch

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We Will Rock You stage show creators Ben Elton, Brian May and Roger Taylor of Queen were in Baltimore on Tuesday for the opening night of their musical which is launching its inaugural North American tour.

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World’s End Press Eye October Release For Debut Album

by Paul Cashmere

Melbourne quartet World’s End Press will release their debut self-titled album in October.

Tagged as: Freddie Mercury, Liberation, Massive Attack, Queen, World's End Press

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Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert Set For DVD Release

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Eagle Rock Entertainment will release the complete Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert from 1992 on September 2.

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Queen’s Roger Taylor Working On Solo Album

by Paul Cashmere

Queen’s Roger Taylor has announced that his new studio album, Fun on Earth, will be released in October along with the collection The Lot which will include all of his solo work along with material from The Cross.

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Queen We Will Rock You To Tour US For First Time

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

We Will Rock You, the musical based on the songs of Queen, has been playing at London’s Dominion Theatre for over eleven years and has spawned a number of touring companies around the world, but only Las Vegas has played a version of the show in the U.S.

Tagged as: Ben Elton, Queen, We Will Rock You

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Brian May Has Knee Replaced

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

It’s an operation that has become relatively common but is, nonetheless, disruptive to a normal life for a few weeks.

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The Benaud Trio Launch Album At South Melbourne Town Hall

by Paul Cashmere

Australian classical group The Benaud Trio chose the South Melbourne Town Hall for the launch of their new album ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ because that is where they recorded the album.

Tagged as: Bohemian Rhapsody, Jeanne Pratt, Melba, Queen, The Benaud Trio

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Michael Jackson And Freddie Mercury Duets To Be Released

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Brian May and Roger Taylor of Queen, along with producer William Orbit, are in the midst of working on tracks recorded by Michael Jackson and Freddie Mercury in the early 80’s.

Tagged as: Brian May, Freddie Mercury, Michael Jackson, Queen

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The Freddie Mercury Show Must Go On Without Sacha Baron Cohen In Lead Role

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Sacha Baron Cohen had one vision for the biopic of Freddie Mercury while the other members of Queen had another.

Tagged as: 1970s, 2010s, Freddie Mercury, Queen, rock, Sacha Baron Cohen, U.K.

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Queen And Elton John To Play Las Vegas’ iHeart Music Festival

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Ryan Seacrest announced the lineup for this year’s iHeart Music Festival on all Clear Channel radio stations Monday morning with a lineup heavy on big names from all genres and including a special appearance by Queen with Adam Lambert.

Tagged as: 2010s, Adam Lambert, Avril Lavigne, Benny Benassi, Bruno Mars, Chris Brown, Elton John, Fun, iHeart Music Festival, Justin Timberlake, Katy Perry, Ke$ha, Keith Urban, Maroon 5, Miley Cyrus, Muse, Phoenix, pop, Queen, rock, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Tiesto, Tim McGraw, U.S.A., Zedd

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Brian May and Kerry Ellis Acoustic By Candlelight, Noise11, Photo

Brian May And Kerry Ellis To Release Acoustic By Candlelight

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The professional pairing of Queen guitarist Brian May and West End star Kerry Ellis will finally get some exposure in the U.S. on August 6 with the digital release of Acoustic by Candlelight (Live in the U.K.).

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Paul McCartney Elton John And Brian May In Lead For Super Group Wishlist Vote

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The UK has voted to form what would be the most powerful band in the world and opted for a range of wrinkly rockers, including Sir Elton John, Phil Collins and Sir Paul McCartney, ahead of a host of musical greats and forcing One Direction’s Harry Styles into the wings.

Tagged as: 2010s, Bono, Brian May, Elton John, Freddie Mercury, Gary Barlow, Harry Styles, Jimi Hendrix, John Entwistle, Karen Carpenter, Kate Bush, Keith Moon, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Mick Jagger, One Direction, Paul McCartney, Phil Collins, pop, Queen, Ringo Starr, rock, Stevie Nicks, Stevie Wonder, take That, The Who, U.K.

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Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert To Be Rereleased On 3 DVD Set And Blu-Ray

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

On April 20, 1992, surviving Queen members Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon performed at Wembley Stadium in London with a long list of guest performers, saluting the late Freddie Mercury.

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Brian May Is A Psy Fan

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Brian May is sure Psy isn’t just a “flash in the pan”.

Tagged as: 2010s, Brian May, K-Pop, Psy, Queen, rock, South Korea, U.K.

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Psy Imposter Has More Bodyguards Than Him

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Psy says the worst thing about his impersonator is the number of bodyguards he employs.

Tagged as: 2010s, Beyonce, Brian May, K-Pop, Madonna, Psy, Queen, South Korea

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Queen Honoured For Service To Rock At Kerrang! Awards

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Britain’s Kerrang! magazine held their 20th annual awards on Thursday night at London’s Troxy Club, saluting both veteran artists and newer acts.

Tagged as: 2010s, Biffy Clyro, Bring Me The Horizon, Fall Out Boy, heavy metal, Iron Maiden, Kerrang! Awards, My Chemical Romance, Pantera, Queen, Slayer, U.K.

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Rose d’Or Award For Freddie Mercury Documentary

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The 52nd Rose d’Or Awards were held on Thursday night in Brussels, honoring the most creative entertainment television programs from around the world. Over forty countries participate, submitting nominees in each of the award’s six categories.

Tagged as: 1970s, 2010s, Freddie Mercury, Queen, Rhys Thomas, rock, Rose d'Or Award, U.K.

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Brian May Releases New Duet

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Queen’s Brian May continues his collaboration with pop/theater singer Kerry Ellis with the new single The Kissing Me Song.

Tagged as: 1970s, 2010s, Brian May, Kerry Ellis, Queen, rock, U.K.

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Brian May Hopes The Voice Dies A Natural Death Very Soon

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Brian May thinks The Voice is an ‘insult to music’.

Tagged as: 2010s, Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Brian May, Cee-Lo Green, Christina Aguilera, Danny O'Donoghue, Delta Goodrem, Jessie J, Joel Madden, Keith Urban, pop, Queen, Ricky Martin, rock, Seal, Shakira, The Script, The Voice, Tom Jones, U.K., Usher Good Charlotte, will.i.am

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ABBA Beats Beatles Into Second Place On UK Charts

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

It’s a big week for ABBA. Not only has Agnetha Fältskog’s new album, A, debut at number 6, but the group’s album, Gold, has overtaken the Beatles to become the second biggest selling album in British music history.

Tagged as: 1960s, 1970s, 2010s, Abba, Agnetha Fältskog, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Britain's Official Charts Company, Eurovision Song Contest, pop, Queen, rock, Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Sweden, The Beatles, U.K.

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The White Stripes To Rockabye Children To Sleep

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Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of The White Stripes will be the second UK release from this premium brand that is quite possibly the hottest children’s lullaby series in the United States.

Tagged as: Bob Marley, Coldplay, Elton John, Green Day, Jack White, Led Zeppelin, lullaby, Madonna, Meg White, Pink Floyd, Queen, Rockabye Baby, Rolling Stones, The Beatles, The Police, The White Stripes, U2

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Led Zeppelin Tops Most Influential Rock Band List

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Listeners of the award winning radio station Planet Rock have named Led Zeppelin as the most influential rock band of all time.

Tagged as: AC/DC, Black Sabbath, David Bowie, Deep Purple, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Queen, rock, The Rolling Stones, The Who, U.K.

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Queen To Be Honoured With Heritage Music Plaque At Site Of First Gig

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PRS for Music today announced that one of the greatest bands of all time will be honoured with a music Heritage Award.

Tagged as: Blur, Brian May, Dire Straits, Elton John, Faithless, Imperial College London, James, Jethro Tull, Jimi Hendrix, Queen, Roger Taylor, Snow Patrol, Soul II Soul, Spooky Tooth, Steamhammer, Supergrass, UB40

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Flaming Lips Do Queen Cover

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

So far this week, the Flaming Lips have released a USB stick with Songs of Love embedded in an anatomically correct chocolate heart and fuelled rumours that they will cover the Stone Roses debut album.

Tagged as: Flaming Lips, Queen, Stone Roses

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Eurovision Winner Is New Owner Of Freddie Mercury Rolls Royce

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Verka Serduchka Saves Silver Shadow For The Nation!

Tagged as: Andrey Danilko, Eurovision, Freddie Mercury, Queen, Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow 74, Verka Serduchka

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Freddie Mercury Rolls Royce Sells For £60,000

by Paul Cashmere

A 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow has a guide price of £9,000- £11,000 in the UK. Freddie Mercury’s Roller was expected to sell for £24,000 – £28,000. It went for £60,000.

Tagged as: auction, Freddie Mercury, Queen, Rolls Royce, We Will Rock You

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Freddie Mercury Rolls Royce For Sale

by Paul Cashmere

Freddie Mercury’s 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is up for auction.

Tagged as: auction, Freddie Mercury, Queen, Rolls Royce

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