Freddie Mercury: New documentary about Queen frontman’s ‘final chapter’ coming to BBC Two
3 years, 5 months ago

Freddie Mercury: New documentary about Queen frontman’s ‘final chapter’ coming to BBC Two

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy BBC Two is set to air an in-depth new documentary about late Queen frontman Freddie Mercury. Entitled Freddie Mercury: The Final Act, the film tells the story of the “extraordinary final chapter” of the singer’s life, leading to his death in 1991 from complications caused by Aids. Director James Rogan said: “Making Freddie Mercury: The Final Act has been an extraordinary journey into the final chapter of one of rock music’s greatest icons. Freddie’s death and the Tribute that Queen organised for him helped to change global awareness of this terrible disease at a critical time.” Freddie Mercury: The Final Act airs on BBC Two in November.

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Freddie Mercury treasure trove on show before auction
1 year, 7 months ago

Freddie Mercury treasure trove on show before auction

Hindustan Times  

"I like to be surrounded by splendid things," Freddie Mercury, the legendary frontman of rock band Queen, once said. Now, a months-long public exhibition titled "Freddie Mercury: A World of his Own," hosted by London auction house Sotheby's, allows visitors to explore the collected curios that filled "the public and private realm of a global icon." A certified gold single …

Queen Release Rediscovered Song Featuring Frontman Freddie Mercury
2 years, 5 months ago

Queen Release Rediscovered Song Featuring Frontman Freddie Mercury

News 18  

Queen released a rediscovered song featuring Freddie Mercury on Thursday, the band’s first new track with the late frontman’s instantly recognisable vocals to come out in more than eight years. It’s a very passionate piece.” “The Miracle”, Queen’s 13th studio album, came out two years before Mercury died from AIDS-related pneumonia in 1991. Queen last included three previously unheard songs …

Queen song featuring Freddie Mercury vocals called Face it Alone is released after 34 years
2 years, 5 months ago

Queen song featuring Freddie Mercury vocals called Face it Alone is released after 34 years

Daily Mail  

Queen fans can listen to a new song featuring singer Freddie Mercury after a 'lost' recording from 34 years ago was unearthed Face It Alone was originally recorded during the British rock band's 1988 sessions for their album The Miracle, but remained among those that did not make the final cut. The single is the first new song released featuring …

Freddie Mercury: The Final Act review – BBC documentary shows frontman’s bravery amid the Aids epidemic
3 years, 4 months ago

Freddie Mercury: The Final Act review – BBC documentary shows frontman’s bravery amid the Aids epidemic

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy “Darling, when I can’t sing …

The last days (and exuberantly wild life) of my friend Freddie Mercury
3 years, 4 months ago

The last days (and exuberantly wild life) of my friend Freddie Mercury

Daily Mail  

A cold and dark November evening in 1991 and Freddie Mercury was dozing fitfully in his king-sized bed, in the yellow-painted bedroom of his West London mansion. And tonight, a special feature-length documentary, Freddie Mercury: The Final Act, which details the extraordinary last chapter of Freddie's life, will be shown on BBC2. Freddie with his devoted ex-girlfriend Mary Austin at …

'I can't do this any more': Queen's Brian May recalls Freddie Mercury's words after Knebworth gig
3 years, 4 months ago

'I can't do this any more': Queen's Brian May recalls Freddie Mercury's words after Knebworth gig

Daily Mail  

Queen singer Freddie Mercury shocked his bandmates in 1986 when he told them after their famous Knebworth gig that he did not want to perform live any longer due to his ailing health, a new documentary reveals. Queen singer Freddie Mercury shocked his bandmates in 1986 when he told them after their famous Knebworth gig that he did not want …

He was the champion: Raising the curtain on Freddie Mercury’s devastating final act
3 years, 4 months ago

He was the champion: Raising the curtain on Freddie Mercury’s devastating final act

The Independent  

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Coronavirus: Queen to live-stream Freddie Mercury tribute concert featuring David Bowie
4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus: Queen to live-stream Freddie Mercury tribute concert featuring David Bowie

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The members of Queen are …

Bohemian Rhapsody: How the Oscar-nominated Queen biopic almost never happened
6 years, 1 month ago

Bohemian Rhapsody: How the Oscar-nominated Queen biopic almost never happened

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Bohemian Rhapsody, the biopic of Queen centring …

Bryan Singer: Bafta suspends 'Bohemian Rhapsody' director's nomination after sexual assault claims
6 years, 1 month ago

Bryan Singer: Bafta suspends 'Bohemian Rhapsody' director's nomination after sexual assault claims

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Bryan Singer, the director of “Bohemian Rhapsody”, has been removed from …

Video shows just how closely Rami Malek replicated Freddie Mercury at Live Aid
6 years, 4 months ago

Video shows just how closely Rami Malek replicated Freddie Mercury at Live Aid

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rami Malek carefully studied Freddie Mercury's mannerisms in preparation for his …

Bohemian Rhapsody teaser: Rami Malek captures Freddie Mercury in all his flamboyant glory
6 years, 10 months ago

Bohemian Rhapsody teaser: Rami Malek captures Freddie Mercury in all his flamboyant glory

Firstpost  

The trailer teases the story of the late Mercury forming Queen with fellow musicians Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon — and their epic journey from outcasts to one of the most iconic rock groups of all time. The first teaser trailer for Bohemian Rhapsody was dropped on Tuesday giving us a glimpse of Rami Malek as Queen frontman …

Freddy Mercury, Michael Jackson to feature in new Queen album
11 years, 6 months ago

Freddy Mercury, Michael Jackson to feature in new Queen album

Firstpost  

The ‘We Will Rock You’ band’s singer died in 1991 but left behind a number of vocal takes - some of which were used for 1995 album ‘Made in Heaven’ - which guitarist Brian May is keen to use for another album Rock band Queen are planning a new album featuring Freddie Mercury’s vocals, including his collaboration with Michael Jackson. …

Final Freddie Mercury performance discovered
13 years, 10 months ago

Final Freddie Mercury performance discovered

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Freddie Mercury's final poignant screen …

AN APPRECIATION : Freddie Mercury: Confident Energy
33 years, 4 months ago

AN APPRECIATION : Freddie Mercury: Confident Energy

LA Times  

TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC For anyone who ever saw Freddie Mercury in concert, it is disheartening now to look at the Queen photo that was released early this year in connection with the British group’s comeback album, “Innuendo.” An especially flamboyant performer, Mercury moved with the energy and confidence of a frisky young stallion in the ‘70s and ‘80s as …

British Rock Star Mercury Dies of AIDS
33 years, 4 months ago

British Rock Star Mercury Dies of AIDS

LA Times  

TIMES STAFF WRITER Rock singer Freddie Mercury, lead singer of the successful British pop group Queen, died Sunday in London, a day after he ended intense media speculation by revealing that he had AIDS, his spokeswoman said. Their hits included “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Are the Champions” and “Crazy Little Thing Called Love.” Mercury later released solo albums such as “The …

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