The last five releases in the Queen reissue program cover the band’s least successful period in America. But as with the other reissues, the sound quality is much improved. ►
Goldmine Magazine, home of the world’s largest music collectibles marketplace, announces its fourth group of inductees in its recently established Hall of Fame ►
A fan of Queen’s music since the first time I first heard it, I felt I knew a fair bit about the band. That was before I viewed the new documentary “Days of Our Lives,” completed in concert with the band’s 40th anniversary. ►
The biography reveals facts, but offers no further commentary. Yet, despite its shortcomings, this is still the best overall biography on the group to date. ►
Publishers of “Bohemian Rhapsodies: True and Authorized Tales by Queen Fans and Celebrities” will display the book’s cover art at the 2011 Book Expo of America this week. ►
The surviving members of Queen are pulling out all the stops to celebrate the band’s 40th anniversary with a series of releases, reissues, special limited-edition items and events around the world. ►
Guitar great’s new album, featuring material associated with the revered R&B group, includes guest appearances by Steve Winwood, B.B. King, Brian May and others ►
The Web site of the UK radio station Absolute Radio is currently featuring several very interesting podcasts marking the 25th anniversary of the Live Aid concerts. ►