As my love of music runs far and deep, I have decided to write a post on my favorite band and music artist of all time: Queen. My love for Queen started at 17, right after I realized Eminem was not that great. (Although, I do think Eminem is, by far, the best rapper out there. And, he's a pretty good looking guy too.) ANYWAY, Queen is amazing. I love them. They make me smile and every time I hear one of their songs, my heart is uplifted and my soul feels rejuvenated. So, here goes:
They are very smart. They all went to college. Roger Taylor (drummer) was going for dentistry, Freddie was going for art, John Deacon (bass) was going for something, and Brian May (lead guitar) has a degree in physiology.
They wrote their own stuff . I have always admired music artists that write their own lyrics, music, etc. Bohemian Rhapsody was entirely Freddie Mercury's creation. They had complete say when it came to recording their songs.
They truly loved what they do. You could tell every time Freddie sang, Brian played guitar, etc. They lived for it. Brian and Roger still get together and do Queen things. Freddie sang until he passed away. I think that's what kept him going so long.
They were (are) extremely talented. Any live performance, that guitar is beautiful sounding. Freddie's voice sounds like it was Made in Heaven. Which, btw, is their CD they put out after Freddie died. :) John Deacon played killer bass and Brian and Roger could sing pretty well too.
They never broke up. They were together nineteen years before Freddie Mercury passed away. Hell, Brian and Roger are still buds and do stuff together. Freddie once said 'We'll be together until we bloody well die!" Well, unfortunately, he was right, but such is life.
They accepted each other. They were friends and did things in the band as a team. John Deacon wrote a song about him and Freddie called Friends Will be Friends.Beautiful.
They were perfectionists. Everything had to be perfect. I admire that.
They wrote such fun songs, that I can listen to non stop. I remember dancing with Mom in the living room to "Good Old Fashioned Lover Boy". It was our favorite.
Even if you don't like Queen as a whole, you have to admit they made great music. Anyone can respect them as a band. You cannot tell me Queen sucks. Because, NO they don't.
I got Shawn to like them. He knew who they were, but he never listened to their songs as much. Now, we have discussions on why they are in with the greats. Also, see Nirvana and The Distillers. LOL!
They didn't need all the fancy stuff to make a successful concert. Freddie was a show man and danced on stage. The bigger the stage, the better! He interacted with the audience and loved to have them sing. Brian played his "Red Special" guitar so well!
They have awesome British accents! Who doesn't love that?
They had successful solo careers, also. But, they also realized they could not do it without the others. That's what made Queen, not just one person. I like that.
Anyway, yes, I am obsessed. We all have to love something. At least, mine's music. :) I know you won't understand this if you're not a big music lover. But, if you are, enjoy! I know, everyone has their own opinions, this is just mine.
Freddie died of AIDS in 1991. I was six years old. I wish I could go back in time and just see one of their live shows. Brian and Roger still talk about how great Freddie was and they still remember him. I find it sad that they weren't as popular in America after 1980. But, that's ok.
Enjoy!
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