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December 30, 2012 – Queen guitarist Brian May was named animal welfare charity PETA
DECEMBER 30, 2012 – Queen guitarist Brian May was named animal welfare charity PETA UK’s Person of the Year for his efforts to help stop the culling of badgers. The guitarist’s group Save Me formed Team Badger alongside PETA and various other animal welfare groups. PETA’s Mimi Bekhechi said of May: “In his fight to save Britain’s […] More
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November 27, 1991 – Freddie Mercury’s private funeral service was conducted in London
NOVEMBER 27, 1991 – Freddie Mercury’s private funeral service was conducted in London, England by a Zoroastrian priest for 35 of the singer’s close friends and family with Elton John and the remaining members of Queen among those in attendance.Mercury’s coffin was carried into the chapel to the sounds of “Take My Hand, Precious Lord”/”You’ve Got […] More
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October 3, 2011 – According to new scientific research, Queen’s “We Are The Champions” was found to be the catchiest song ever written
According to new scientific research, Queen’s “We Are The Champions” was found to be the catchiest song ever written. Musicologist Dr. Alisun Pawley from the University of York in England conducted research into what makes a song memorable and compiled a list of the ten “catchiest” songs of all time. During the research, they discovered […] More
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September 3, 2017 – Steely Dan died
SEPTEMBER 3, 2017 – Steely Dan guitarist/bassist WALTER BECKER (b. February 20, 1950 in Queens, New York City as Walter Carl Becker) died at age 67. Becker’s official site announced the death; no cause of death or other details were provided. Becker missed Steely Dan’s Classic East and West concerts in July as he recovered […] More
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September 15, 1982 – Queen performed at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California
SEPTEMBER 15, 1982 – Queen performed at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California, in what turned out to be their last US concert with original lead singer Freddie Mercury. The tour was ultimately not nearly as successful as previous outings. Four scheduled nights at the Los Angeles Forum had dwindled down to two when […] More
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August 24, 1975 – Queen began recording “Bohemian Rhapsody”
AUGUST 24, 1975 – Queen began recording “Bohemian Rhapsody” at Rockfield studios in Monmouth, Wales. At the time it was the most expensive single ever made and guitarist Brian May was to later refer to the track’s parent album “A Night At The Opera” as “our Sgt. Pepper.” Recorded over a three week period, Freddie […] More
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in Queen19 facts that many people don’t know about Freddie Mercury
Discover 19 fascinating facts about Freddie Mercury that will surprise you. From his childhood to his rise to fame, get an inside look into the life of this iconic musician. Learn about his unique personality, his musical genius, and the legacy he left behind. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or simply curious about the man […] More
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Superhero Freddie Mercury from Illustrator Butcher Billy
Superhero of the hearts Butcher Billy is a Brazilian illustrator that immortalizes popular culture icons by interpreting them as comics. You can remember the artist’s works with the series of Butcher Billy’s Dark Tales From The Black Mirror and Butcher Billy’s Tales of the Unexpected Black Mirrors, in which he portrays episodes from the 3rd […] More
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in QueenFreddie Mercury and Cats
Freddie Mercury was with Mary Austin in the 1970s. It is said that his love for cats first started with Mary buying a cat for her. Mary Austin gifted two cats, Tom and Jerry, to Freddie, and when Freddie went on tour, Mary stayed home to take care of the cats. You may think it […] More
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November 24, 1991 Freddie Mercury Died from AIDS
NOVEMBER 24, 1991 – Queen singer/songwriter FREDDIE MERCURY (b. September 5, 1946 in Stone Town, Sultanate of Zanzibar,now Tanzania, as Farrokh Bulsara) died from AIDS complications at his home in Kensington, west London, England. Mercury’s friend Dave Clark of The Dave Clark Five, had taken over the bedside vigil when he died. Another close friend […] More
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in QueenBest 60 Freddie Mercury Tattoo Designs and Ideas
Freddie Mercury, the legendary frontman of the band Queen, was not only known for his incredible voice but also for his unique style and charismatic persona. It’s no surprise that many fans choose to immortalize him through tattoos. If you’re considering getting a Freddie Mercury tattoo, you’re in for a treat. Here are 60 of […] More
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Freddie Mercury and Mary Austin
MAY 23, 1992 – A statement issued by Freddie Mercury’s attorneys revealed that the late Queen singer/songwriter had bequeathed the majority of his estate (£10 million – $17 million) to his long-time friend Mary Austin.In the early 1970s Mercury had a long-term relationship with Austin, whom he met through guitarist Brian May, and lived with […] More
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