News Archive - Nov 2012

Rare Share: Queen Collectables You Tube Channel

A brand new YouTube channel - created specially for Queen fans, by Queen fans… Coming soon. Queen’s archivist Greg Brooks and contributor/expert Gary Taylor are about to launch an exciting new…

Freddie Honoured With Comic Strip

If you ever wanted to see Queen frontman and rock god Freddie Mercury as a superhero, unicorn rider or racecar driver, look no further.   This new comic strip by…

Play Live With Queen's Keyboard Player Spike Edney!

Hi, Spike here! I'm urgently looking for a penny whistle player, an Irish fiddle player and an accordionist to join the SAS Band for one song on Saturday night, 1st…

Freddie Mercury: 1946-1991

Freddie Mercury - 5th September 1946 – 24th November 1991 On November 24th, 1991, Freddie’s struggle against AIDS ended when he passed away just over 24 hours after he had…

Latest Fan Feature: Foolin' Around with The Freddie Mercury Album

QOL's latest fan feature by Paul Holmes covers off his thoughts and recollections of 'The Freddie Mercury Album' that was complied for release in 1992. Once again another great contribution…

Message From Peter Freestone: "The 24th is a Special Day"

On the eve of the anniversary of Freddie's death Peter Freestone, his former PA, sent through this lovely little note: "Hi all you Freddie fans out there! I know the…

On This Day In Music: Bohemian Rhapsody Starts Chart Run

23rd Nov 1975, Queen started a nine-week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Bohemian Rhapsody.' The promotional video that accompanied the song is generally acknowledged as being…

The Official Freddie Mercury You Tube Channel Launches

The Official Freddie Mercury You Tube Channel is now live! Kicking off with a collection of Freddie solo videos including 'In My Defence', 'Made In Heaven','Living On My Own' (1985…

VOTE NOW: Queen + Adam Lambert 'Top Gig of 2012'

Queen and Adam Lambert are included the Gigwise Top Gigs of 2012 poll and are currently sitting at the No.2 spot behind Muse! Click here to VOTE NOW! (Photo: Thilo Rahn…

UPDATED: Latest Cinema Listing For Hungarian Rhapsody

Hungarian Rhapsody: Queen Live In Budapest Worldwide Cinema Listings. Please find the latest worldwide cinema listings for Hungarian Rhapsody. This page will be continually updated with more territories, dates and…

New Roger Taylor Bio: Includes Update On New Solo Album!

Although best known for his powerhouse role in Queen, Roger Taylor is anything but a drummer confined to his kit. With rock ‘n’ roll in his veins all through his…

Vitalise's Tribute To The Late Great Freddie Mercury

Vitalise's tribute to the late great Freddie Mercury on the anniversary of his death. To celebrate Queen Week at Vitalise's Southport respite break centre, the disabled guests, volunteers and staff…

New Freddie Solo You Tube Channel

Be sure to look out for the all new official Freddie Mercury Solo You Tube Channel later this week!  The channel will feature all Freddie's solo promo videos, all the…

'No-One But You' Live - Brian May and Kerry Ellis

A stunning version of the Queen classic 'No-One But You' live in Corby by Brian May and Kerry Ellis on The Born Free Tour.    The remaining Born Free dates are…

Press Release: Queen To Release "We Will Rock You" Mash-Up

ONE OF THE MOST ICONIC SONGS IN ROCK HISTORY GETS NEW LIFE AS "WE WILL ROCK YOU VONLICHTEN” AND CAN BE HEARD DURING THE NFL ON CBS 2012/2013 FOOTBALL SEASON …

Brian and Kerry Interview with BBC Three Counties Radio (Audio)

The full length Brian May and Kerry Ellis interview with Nick Coffer at BBC Three Counties Radio. The pair talk about the Born Free Tour, how they met, Queen, Kerry's…

Brian and Kerry: The Union Chapel Review / Set List

Brian and Kerry at the Union Chapel last night were sublime.  QOL was down there to check out the show and after wishing them the best before they took the…

Watch Brian on Loose Women - ITV Player

Click here to watch Brian May's appearance on Loose Women today.  Brian appeared at the top of the show in the Green Room with Ben Elton and Paloma Faith. As…

Cee-Lo Green and Robbie Williams Hail Bo Rhap

What's the greatest record ever made? It's a tough question, we know, if not one that's downright impossible to answer with any conviction. But hey, it's fun to try… Click…

Listen: 'Life Is Real' live in Bury St Edmunds by Brian May and Kerry Ellis

'Life Is Real' live in Bury St Edmunds by Brian May and Kerry Ellis on The Born Free Tour. Tickets for the rest of The Born Free Tour are available…

Brian and Kerry Opening Night Review and Set List

Brian May & Kerry Ellis – Acoustic by Candlelight With a backdrop of stars and warmed by candlelight Brian May and Kerry Ellis created an intimate, informal and familiar atmosphere,…

OUT TODAY! Brian May and Kerry Ellis 'Born Free' Single / Watch Video

BORN FREE RE-BORN!  QUEEN LEGEND BRIAN MAY AND SINGING SENSATION KERRY ELLIS RE-RECORD EPIC ‘BORN FREE’ SONG Today sees the worldwide release of the Oscar-winning song ‘Born Free’ re-recorded by…

OUT TODAY! Hungarian Rhapsody on DVD, Blu-ray and CD

QUEEN ‘HUNGARIAN RHAPSODY – LIVE IN BUDAPEST’ RELEASED ON DVD, BLU-RAY and DELUXE EDITIONS FOR THE FIRST TIME “Hungarian Rhapsody: Queen Live In Budapest” the must–see concert experience by legends…

Bohemian Rhapsody is UK 3rd Best-Selling Single

Elton John is number one, The Beatles sit next to Robson & Jerome at eighth and ninth respectively, and cheesy 90s pop group Aqua are at 13 with Barbie Girl.…

Marc Martel to Perform With The SAS Band in The UK

Spike Edney has just announced that Marc Martel, star from The Queen Extravaganza, has been confirmed to join the all-star line-up of the The SAS Band at the G Live…

Freddie Tops Metal Hammer Tache List

It's November, which means that tons of lads will be taking part in Movember, which means there'll be badass moustaches everywhere. In honour of Movember, www.metalhammer.co.uk have put together the…