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Adam Lambert Denies Queen Rumors, Says He Hasn't Confirmed Tour

Adam Lambert will join Queen as the group's frontman on tour ... Read More »

Elton John: AIDS Epidemic Book Will Feature Freddie Mercury

Elton John will pen a personal account of his life during the AIDS epidemic which will include his relationships with the late Queen singer Freddie Mercury who died from AIDS-related illness in 1991. ... Read More »

Marc Martel Goes From Viral Video Sensation to Fronting Queen Extravaganza

When Montreal singer Marc Martel checked his email in September, little did he know a few mouse clicks would eventually lead to belting out Queen's biggest hits onstage in 2012. ... Read More »

Will Lady Gaga Become the New Voice of Queen?

Iconic rock band Queen is in search of a new frontman, and they may get their band's new lead in the form of a frontwoman, Lady Gaga! ... Read More »

Queen's Brian May Contemplated Suicide After Freddie Mercury's Death

Queen guitarist Brian May recently revealed that he was suicidal after Freddie Mercury's 1991 death from AIDS. ... Read More »

Freddie Mercury's 65th Birthday Inspires Tributes From Artists, Google and Lotus

Artists from around the rock world took some time out Monday, Aug. 5, to pay tribute to the late Queen singer Freddie Mercury on what would have been his 65th birthday. ... Read More »

Quit Your Day Job: 20 Rockers and Their Pre-Fame Gigs

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These Musicians Are Smarter Than You

Doctors of rock, they're out there. Find out who tops are list of musicians with PhDs. ... Read More »

Steve Cropper Stays 'Dedicated' to His Early Heroes

Legendary sessions guitarist Steve Cropper returns with 'Dedicated' -- an homage to his early heroes. ... Read More »

Rock-Star Hobbies: More Interesting and Odd Ways Musicians Keep Busy Off Stage

Being a rock star is often glamorized as a nonstop thrill ... Read More »

Brian May Backs Calls for Golf Club to Ban Fox-Killing Member

Queen guitarist Brian May has backed calls for a Scottish golf club to ban a member who attacked a tame fox with a club after it stole his biscuit. ... Read More »

Paul Rodgers Talks Bad Company and Nelson Mandela, Praises Christina Aguilera

Paul Rodgers chats to Spinner about Bad Company's newest release, performing with Queen in honour of Nelson Mandela, and why Christina Aguilera is worthy of praise. ... Read More »

Muppet Music Covered by My Morning Jacket, Andrew Bird and More

Amazon If a new Muppets movie wasn't enough, fans of the lovable gang will be pumped to learn ... Read More »

20 Musicians Who Were Once Teachers

Songwriters have often penned odes to being hot for ... Read More »

Perry Farrell Battles Queen for a Bassist, Plots Dream Lineup for Lollapalooza 2012

Perry Farrell talks Jane's Addiction, his dream lineup for Lollapalooza, and why he's keen to keep guitarist Chris Chaney away from Queen. ... Read More »

Stephen Baldwin Was 'Rocked' By Queen in High School -- Music Appreciation

Stephen Baldwin shares his appreciation for Queen, crediting Freddie Mercury and the gang with getting him thoroughly amped in high-school. ... Read More »