October 24th 2024.
According to his bandmates, Freddie Mercury's early days with Queen were quite chaotic and wild. In fact, Queen's drummer, Roger Taylor, once described Freddie's singing as that of a "manic goat" before he found his footing in the music industry. Of course, we all know that Freddie would go on to become the iconic lead singer of Queen, known for his electrifying vocals and larger-than-life stage presence. However, it wasn't always smooth sailing for the band, as they recently reflected on their late friend and bandmate, 32 years after his passing.
At a launch event for the rebuild of their debut album, Queen I, in London, Roger and Sir Brian May fondly reminisced about their journey with Freddie. Metro was there to capture the heartfelt conversation, in which Roger shared that Freddie had initially sounded like a "manic goat," but quickly learned and grew to become the "beautiful Fred" that we all know and love. The event also delved into Freddie's transformation from Farrokh Bulsara, his birth name, to the iconic persona of Freddie Mercury.
One particular memory that stands out for the band is when Freddie turned to Roger in their management office and declared, "From now on, I'm called Mercury." Roger's response was simply, "Right, shall we get on the bus then?" This marked the beginning of the legendary frontman's journey to becoming known as Freddie Mercury.
Together with Sir Brian May and John Deacon, Freddie and Roger formed Queen in 1970. Their launch event celebrated the release of the newly mixed, mastered, and expanded edition of their debut album. The evening was hosted by Matt Everitt, who led a Q&A with Sir Brian and Roger before an album playback. During the event, the band also teased the possibility of new Queen music, with Roger revealing a recent conversation he had with Sir Brian.
Despite their last album release being in 1995, four years after Freddie's passing, Queen has continued to tour with Adam Lambert as their lead singer. They also released a lost song featuring Freddie in 2022, which was first recorded 34 years ago. It's clear that the band's legacy continues to live on, and their music is still loved by fans all over the world.
However, last month, Sir Brian suffered a minor stroke, causing concern among fans. In a video posted on social media, the 77-year-old guitarist assured everyone that he is doing well and can still play the guitar. He jokingly mentioned the excitement of having blue lights flashing when he was rushed to the hospital, but also expressed his gratitude for the fantastic care he received. Although he is currently grounded and not allowed to engage in any strenuous activities, Sir Brian remains in good spirits and is following his doctor's orders.
The band is always grateful for the love and support they receive from their fans, but they also kindly ask for privacy during trying times like these. They would much rather focus on making music and performing for their fans, as they continue to honor the legacy of their late friend, Freddie Mercury. So, if you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures to share, please get in touch with the entertainment team through email, phone, or by visiting their Submit Stuff page. The band would love to hear from you, but they kindly ask that you hold off on sending any sympathy messages. After all, they have music to make and fans to entertain.
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