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Adam Lambert A 'Great Interpreter' Of Freddie
Queen say Adam Lambert will be a ''great Interpreter'' of Freddie Mercury's songs at Sonisphere. The 'We Will Rock You' group confirmed on Monday (20.02.12) they will headline the rock festival in July, with former...
By Bang Showbiz on 22 February 2012
Queen Frontman To Be Former 'Idol' Winner Adam Lambert?
Adam Lambert has claimed that he'll be fronting a reunited Queen as it was reported that the rock legends will be headlining the UK's Sonisphere Festival this coming summer. As frontman of Queen, Freddie Mercury...
By Lew Irwin on 03 February 2012
Queen To Headline Sonisphere
Queen will headline Sonisphere festival.The legendary 'We Will Rock You' group have signed up former American Idol singer Adam Lambert to step into the shoes of late frontman Freddie Mercury, who died in 1991, for...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 February 2012
Taylor: 'There's No New Queen Album With Mercury's Unfinished Songs'
Roger Taylor has ruined Queen fans' Christmas by dismissing reports suggesting he and bandmate Brian May are working on a new album featuring unfinished Freddie Mercury songs.The drummer admits there are a handful of songs...
By World Entertainment News Network on 02 December 2011
Simon Le Bon Back To Full Health
Duran Duran singer Simon Le Bon is now back "right on top of his fitness" after the band's cancelled performances. The group had to pull out of a number of European dates this summer due...
By Bang Showbiz on 11 October 2011
Queen Named Bmi Icons
Queen were awarded the Icon trophy at last night's BMI Awards. The 'We Will Rock You' group were honoured with the prize in recognition of their success in America by Broadcast Music Inc (BMI) -...
By Bang Showbiz on 05 October 2011
Bob Geldof's Star-studded 60th Birthday Party
British rocker Bob Geldof celebrated his 60th birthday in style on Saturday night (01Oct11), by inviting showbiz pals Bono, Anna Friel and Roger Taylor to a fancy dress party at his English mansion.The former Boomtown...
By WENN on 03 October 2011
Taylor Wants Queen Reunion With Rodgers At Olympics
Queen drummer Roger Taylor is hoping for a reunion with the band's former frontman Paul Rodgers as part of next year's (12) London Olympic Games.Rodgers took on vocal duties alongside Taylor and guitarist Brian May...
By WENN on 20 September 2011
Roger Taylor Launches Talent Search To Find Musicians For Tribute Show
Queen star Roger Taylor has launched a new talent search to find musicians worthy of carrying out an upcoming tribute show.The drummer has invited aspiring stars to submit video auditions, which will be judged by...
By WENN on 19 September 2011
Queen Members To Dress As Freddie Mercury
Surviving members of Queen are set to dress as Freddie Mercury in tribute to the late frontman. Guitarist Brian May, drummer Roger Taylor and friends and family of the singer will don fake black moustaches...
By Bang Showbiz on 29 July 2011
Duran Duran's Taylor Is A New Dad
Duran Duran star Roger Taylor is celebrating after his wife gave birth to a baby boy.The drummer's partner Gisella delivered son Julian Roger at a hospital in Surrey, England on Saturday (09Jul11). The baby weighed...
By WENN on 12 July 2011
Duran Duran Postpone Tour
Duran Duran have postponed their European tour due to frontman Simon LeBon's ongoing voice problems. The group - made up of Simon, Nick Rhodes, John Taylor and Roger Taylor - have been forced to cancel...
By Bang Showbiz on 06 July 2011
Foo Fighters Play Star-studded U.k. Shows
The Foo Fighters gave fans an extra special treat during a pair of U.K. gigs over the weekend (02-03Jul11) by inviting stars including Alice Cooper, Roger Taylor, John Paul Jones and Seasick Steve on stage...
By WENN on 04 July 2011
Paul Rodgers To Tour With Queen Again?
Paul Rodgers may tour with Queen again. The former Free and Bad Company vocalist joined Brian May and Roger Taylor to tour as Queen + Rodger Taylor between 2005 and 2009, and while they have...
By Bang Showbiz on 31 May 2011
Queen Star Taylor Is Partially Deaf
Queen drummer Roger Taylor has revealed years of playing loud music has left him partially deaf and reliant on hearing aids.The 61-year-old musician has spoken about his dramatic hearing loss for the first time, confirming...
By World Entertainment News Network on 29 May 2011
Roger Taylor And Brian May Launch Queen Anniversary Exhibit
Rock icons ROGER TAYLOR and BRIAN MAY have marked QUEEN's 40th anniversary by opening a new London exhibition documenting the band's early years.Stormtroopers in Stilettos takes fans back in time to the group's first five...
By WENN on 27 February 2011
Queen's Anniversary Bittersweet For Taylor
ROGER TAYLOR has been battling his emotions in the run-up to QUEEN's 40th anniversary as he recalls the "pain" and feuds behind the band's hit albums.The drummer is teaming up with guitarist Brian May to...
By WENN on 25 February 2011
Mott The Hoople Taught Queen How To Rock
QUEEN stars BRIAN MAY and ROGER TAYLOR credit MOTT THE HOOPLE with inspiring them to embrace their flamboyance and become fully-fledged rock stars in the 1970s.The Bohemian Rhapsody hitmakers were Mott the Hoople's opening act...
By WENN on 21 February 2011
Freddie Mercury Penned Rhapsody On Phone Book
Freddie Mercury wrote Queen's most famous hit 'Bohemian Rhapsody' on the back of a phone book.The band's drummer, Roger Taylor, said he knew the first time he ever heard the operatic pop track - which...
By Bang Showbiz on 25 January 2011
Duran Duran To Make Movie
Enduring British band DURAN DURAN are making a movie based on their prolific 25 years in the music industry - and they're not ruling out lead roles for Hollywood stars BEN AFFLECK and NICOLAS CAGE....
By WENN on 01 December 2005
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