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9/25/23-Brian May of Queen & NASA!

Source: CNN Brian May has once again proven why he is rock royalty. Not only is he the Queen guitarist, but he is also an astrophysicist who recently helped NASA return its first ever asteroid sample to Earth. May said he was “immensely proud” to be part of the team that collected the sample from the asteroid Bennu. “Hello NASA folks, space fans, asteroid aficionados. This is Brian May of […]

todaySeptember 25, 2023

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8/20/23-Queen Song not woke?

Source: music-news.com 'Woke gone mad': Fat Bottomed Girls dropped from Queen's new Greatest Hits collection 'Fat Bottomed Girls' has been dropped from Queen's new Greatest Hits collection. The 1978 song, written by guitarist Brian May, celebrates a young man's appreciation for fuller-figured women but appears to be the latest victim of cancel culture. The track - which features lyrics such as 'fat bottomed girls, you make the rockin' world go […]

todayAugust 20, 2023

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6/6/23-Bohemian Rhapsody was Mongolian Originally?!

Trusted Source: (CNN) Never-before-seen draft lyrics of Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” suggest that Freddie Mercury considered giving his mock-opera anthem a somewhat different title: “Mongolian Rhapsody.” The discovery was made following the emergence of a 15-page folio of lyrics, vocal lines and harmonies handwritten by the singer as he composed his 1975 hit. Near the top of an introductory page, Mercury appears to have crossed out the word “Mongolian” before replacing […]

todayJune 6, 2023

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5/28/23-Queen’s $1 Billion Catalogue

Source: CNN The songs of Queen are known the world over, and the band’s body of work might soon sell for a staggering sum. A source familiar with the music acquisition tells CNN that discussions are “well underway” for Universal Music Group to acquire Queen’s catalog from Disney Music Group. The source added that the sale could surpass $1 billion and that the deal is “expected to close within one […]

todayMay 28, 2023

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4/26/23-Freddie Mercury Auction

Written by Amarachi Orie, CNN Around 1,500 items that once belonged to the late British rock star Freddie Mercury are going up for auction, including never-before-seen handwritten draft lyrics to "We Are the Champions," one of the band Queen's most famous songs. The objects are being offered for sale by Mary Austin, a close friend of Mercury, who inherited his estate. In addition to draft song lyrics. the items in […]

todayApril 26, 2023

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3/15/23-Brian May Knighted

Source: music-news.com Brian May was knighted by King Charles III at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday. The Queen guitarist was included in the 2023 New Year's Honors list, which named those set to receive an honorary title from the royal family this year, in recognition of his services to music and charity. On Tuesday, Brian took to Instagram with a photo of the moment, showing King Charles III laying a sword […]

todayMarch 15, 2023

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2/4/23-Queen used to be mad at singing fans!

Source: music-news.com   Queen used to get "irritated" by crowds singing every lyric to their songs. Guitarist Brian May has admitted they were annoyed because they wanted their fans to listen to the amazing lyrics they had spent hours penning. Speaking to Total Guitar magazine, Brian explained: "Because we thought: 'People, just listen. We're working really hard, so bloody well listen!' But they were unstoppable. "And this particular night, they […]

todayFebruary 4, 2023

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12/31/22-Brian May, Sir!

Source: music-news.com Queen guitarist Brian May has been honored with the title Sir in the 2023 New Year’s Honors List published Friday December 30th. Brian’s Honors List citation recognizes Brian as Dr. Brian Harold May CBE “Musician, Astrophysicist and Animal Welfare Advocate. For services to Music and to Charity.” Already carrying the title of Dr. as well as previously receiving a CBE, the Queen musician now receives the award of […]

todayDecember 31, 2022

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10/13/22-New Queen Track with Freddie Mercury!

Sources CNN and London Reuters Queen released a rediscovered song featuring Freddie Mercury on Thursday, the band’s first new track with the late frontman’s instantly recognizable vocals to come out in more than eight years. Guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor first told fans about the existence of “Face It Alone” during an interview in the summer. The track was originally recorded in the late 1980s during sessions for […]

todayOctober 13, 2022

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