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The last music Steve Cropper heard before he died was his own new album
By Phil Weller published
The Stax guitar icon gave his blessing to ‘Watching the Tide’ hours before his passing, leaving behind one last statement from the soul-music pioneer.

“He said ‘I’ll f***ing do it, darling!’” Brian May on Freddie Mercury’s most defiant recording
By Elizabeth Swann last updated
May recalls how the dying singer downed a vodka and delivered one of the greatest vocals of his life

Brian May on the chart-topping Queen hit Freddie Mercury composed while getting ready one morning
By Christopher Scapelliti published
John Lennon said the song inspired his return to the studio in 1980 for his final album, ‘Double Fantasy’

“I’m not going to be here long. Just give me stuff to sing.” Brian May on Freddie Mercury’s last days
By Elizabeth Swann published
The guitarist says Queen managed to carry on thanks to the gift he left them — and reveals the song Adam Lambert nails every time

Freddie Mercury didn’t want a guitar solo. Brian May fought for it — and created one of Queen’s most celebrated moments on record
By Phil Weller published
May says creative friction was part of the process that made the group so successful

Brian May says Queen will not perform in the U.S. “Everyone is thinking twice”
By Christopher Scapelliti published
May’s comments come in the wake of ICE killings in Minnesota

Brian May on the surprising reason Queen refuse to play one of summers’ most celebrated music festivals
By Elizabeth Swann published
The guitarist also gives an update on Queen‘s future touring plans

Brian May on Freddie Mercury and the mega-hit that changed Queen’s relationship with their audience
By Christopher Scapelliti published
The tune was a highlight of ‘News of the World,’ the album on which Queen brought their fans into the act
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