Queen fan? You'll like this documentary

an amazing collection of musicians for sure...

Most folks...I suspect...don't know how great a musician ol Freddie was. Amazing, really.

I remember hearing Brian May say that when they recorded Bohemian Rhapsody, there were so many overdubs that you could see through the tape by the end. 

sharke
I remember hearing Brian May say that when they recorded Bohemian Rhapsody, there were so many overdubs that you could see through the tape by the end. 

So that's what's happening to my hard drive.

Queen broke more ground than most people give them credit for. Although commercial success was always their primary motivation, they still avoided repetition and imitation. They weren't afraid to explore new directions. Even when they went Disco, they did it with class and originality.
 
One of the subjects mentioned in the film was how effective Freddie was at engaging audiences and involving them in the show, which is difficult to pull off in a stadium. Watch the Rolling Stones film "Gimme Shelter" and see the terror on Jagger's face as he loses control of the audience. Freddie even gets away with chiding a huge crowd for booing a disco tune, saying "it's just a record, people". 
 
Another great story has Freddie putting Johnny Rotten in his place. So much for the stereotype of gay guys being wusses.

Queen
 
The band have released a total of 18 number one albums, 18 number one singles, and 10 number one DVDs.
 
Estimates of their record sales generally range from 150 million to 300 million records, making them one of the world's best-selling music artists.
 
They received the Outstanding Contribution to British Music Award from the British Phonographic Industry in 1990, and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001.

craigb
And what would Wayne's World be remembered for (really) if it wasn't for that Bohemian Rhapsody scene? 

The 'Mr Donut Head Man' murder scene.

I was at Wembley in 86. I see footage right at the beginning on the documentary. Best gig ever.

I just found this rare footage of Mercury recording Bohemian Rhapsody in 1975. It really is quite amazing. 
 

I really didn't have the time, but I knew I was going to have to watch the documentary.  Brought back lots of memories for me!

Hey bit, have you checked out the "new" Queen album(that's right...I said album ;)) Live at the Rainbow '74?
 
Bill

Very cool. Too bad the audio isn't better. It was obviously taped direct from the board, so maybe a better version exists somewhere.
 
But what a great live band. No in-ear monitors, no sequencers or prerecorded backing tracks, no auto-tune. Not even the obligatory three-girl backing vocal line. Just four guys singing in real time while not missing a beat. Any singing drummers out there can attest to how hard it is to do both of those things well at the same time but Mr. Taylor pulls it off.

The recently released live album (better audio) is on YouTube with better audio quality. It sounds slow though.

Queen Extravaganza ? Don't get me started about that... Dislike ! :) Nobody will replace Freddie and Deacon got out exactly the right time. The only one of them alive that maintained creditability. Still I admit I like May's solo efforts esp when he is campaigning against the badger cull (I know some musicians who play with him or support him in his efforts all lovely people).