How Queen Embraced the Synthesizer on ‘Play the Game’How Queen Embraced the Synthesizer on ‘Play the Game’The band experimented with an Oberheim OB-X synth on the opening song from 1980's 'The Game.'Ryan ReedRyan Reed
How Queen’s ‘Crazy Little Thing Called Love’ Came TogetherHow Queen’s ‘Crazy Little Thing Called Love’ Came TogetherWritten quickly and inspired by Elvis Presley, the song became the band's first U.S. No. 1.Ken KelleyKen Kelley
Queen’s Brian May Slaps Reporter’s Phone After He Refused to Leave Guitarist AloneQueen’s Brian May Slaps Reporter’s Phone After He Refused to Leave Guitarist AloneMay had twice asked the reporter to leave him alone.Graham HartmannGraham Hartmann
Queen Become First Band on U.K. CoinQueen Become First Band on U.K. Coin50th anniversary collectables designed by fan who works at Royal Mint.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Queen Guitarist Brian May Battled Seasonal Depression Over the HolidaysQueen Guitarist Brian May Battled Seasonal Depression Over the HolidaysThe musician gives a brave look at his psyche.Philip TrappPhilip Trapp
Brian May Explains Queen Drummer Roger Taylor’s British Honor AchievementBrian May Explains Queen Drummer Roger Taylor’s British Honor AchievementTaylor was recently awarded the Order of the British Empire.Philip TrappPhilip Trapp
Steven Adler Channels Freddie Mercury over Guns N’ Roses SadnessSteven Adler Channels Freddie Mercury over Guns N’ Roses SadnessFormer drummer subscribes to Queen icon’s philosophy, admitting that handful of reunion appearances wasn’t enough for him.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
How Queen’s ‘Live Magic’ Became TragicHow Queen’s ‘Live Magic’ Became TragicDoomed bid to sum up elaborate tour on a single disc became one of the most disappointing live LPs of all time.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
How Queen Got Leif Garrett High (and Laid)How Queen Got Leif Garrett High (and Laid)In a new memoir, the former teen idol recalls his exploits alongside the classic rock band.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
How Queen Moved on Without Freddie MercuryHow Queen Moved on Without Freddie MercuryBrian May and Roger Taylor were determined to continue forward despite the loss. Martin KieltyMartin Kielty