Queen: A Rhapsody (Pop, Rock & Entertainment) - Hardcover

Fielder, Hugh

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1783613068 ISBN 13: 9781783613069

Publisher: Flame Tree Music, 2015

Synopsis

Queen are one of the world's most successful rock bands of all time, with a total of 18 number one albums and 18 number one singles. After early experimentation with prog, hard rock and heavy metal, the band developed their more radio-friendly style that has made them loved the world over. The release of A Night at the Opera in 1975 gained the band international success, featuring 'Bohemian Rhapsody', which was to stay at number one in the UK Singles Chart for nine weeks. With anthems such as 'We Will Rock You' and 'We Are the Champions', they became one of the biggest stadium rock bands in the world. Queen is an unofficial, intriguing review of their path to mega success. Covering all the major events in their long career, the book is accompanied by revealing and evocative images.

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About the Authors

Hugh Fielder can remember the 1960s even though he was there. He can remember the 1970s and 1980s because he was at Sounds magazine (RIP) and the 1990s because he was editor of Tower Records’ TOP magazine. He has shared a spliff with Bob Marley, a glass of wine with David Gilmour, a pint with Robert Plant, a cup of tea with Keith Richards and a frosty stare with Axl Rose. He has watched Mike Oldfield strip naked in front of him and Bobby Womack fall asleep while he was interviewing him.

Mark Beaumont is an author, broadcaster and award-winning music writer for publications including NME, The Guardian, The Times, Shortlist and Classic Rock. He has spent almost twenty years documenting the highs and lows of rock'n'roll's greatest names, interviewing everyone Keith Richards and Paul McCartney to the biggest bands of today. He is the author of Out Of This World: The Story Of Muse, Jay-Z: King Of America, Bon Iver: Good Winter and The Killers: Days & Ages and his first novel [6666666666] is available on Kindle.

Edition details

• Publisher: Flame Tree Music
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1783613068
• ISBN 13: 9781783613069
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 128