Freddie Mercury: The Final Act documentary to air on TV tonight
The music doc digs into the life and legacy of one of the greatest frontmen in rock history As the flamboyant and fierce frontman of Queen, he’s one […]
The Beatles song that John Lennon wrote to defend Brian Epstein’s sexuality: “It was a pretty intense relationship”
There are more than a few moments in The Beatles‘ history when the members of the band stand up for the social injustices they see in the world. Whether it […]
Freddie Mercury’s heartbreaking final note for close pal Elton John before he died
Elton John was one of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury’s closest friends and was one of the few people allowed to see the iconic singer in the days leading up to […]
Lost John Lennon guitar found in British attic after 50 year hunt
After being missing for more than 50 years, John Lennon‘s Framus 12-string Hootenanny acoustic guitar, which he famously used on Help! by The Beatles, is set to head to auction. […]
Culture Re-View: How Freddie Mercury’s death changed AIDS perceptions
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 […]
Freddie Mercury cape replica to feature at Salisbury Museum
A miniature replica of the famous cape worn by Queen singer Freddie Mercury will feature in a new Wiltshire fashion exhibition. The replica, designed by British fashion designer Dame Zandra […]
‘Like Dreamers Do’: the early song Paul McCartney wrote that set The Beatles apart
As one half of the driving duo behind the sonic creations of The Beatles, Paul McCartney has earned his place as one of the greatest songwriters of all time. In […]
When Ringo Starr responded to Lou Reed calling The Beatles “garbage”
No band has been celebrated throughout rock history as much as The Beatles. For all of the phenomenal sonic detours they took their audience down throughout their careers, it was […]
Brian May Recalls Freddie Mercury’s Final Days: ‘I Never Ever Saw Him Cry
It’s been nearly 33 years since Freddie Mercury passed away, and his Queen bandmate Brian May can still recall what he was like during his final days. During a recent […]
Happy Freddie Day! Who was Freddie Mercury, the iconic British singer, and songwriter?
Freddie Mercury, full name Farrokh Bulsara, a Parsi-Indian, was born in Zanzibar in 1946. Mercury founded the Queen band with Roger Taylor (drummer) and Brian May (guitarist). Later, the band […]