I was already in love with a band called 'Queen' at thirteen. That day cemented a life long passion for the band and their music. I were sat at home though VHS on standby... I still have the original copy I taped.
No-one could work a crowd like Freddie. If you didn't know differently, you would be forgiven for thinking the entire Wembley attendees had turned up specifically to see Queen.
I count myself fortunate enough to have seen them twice, Arky, first time for free:-))
Had i realised how far away from the stage i'd be, i would have taken my army binos. However, the experience was all that mattered.
I saw Queen is '73 supporting Mott the Hoople, who were brilliant. Queen though were cocksure and destined for stardom, a charismatic frontman, brilliant lead guitarist and powerful rhythm combo, and a few decent tunes.
Overrated. FM had the worst voice in history. High pitched, whining vibrato crap. I always thought there was the "part of the gang" thing about Queen, the FOMO Factor among mates.
Queen? Nah!
Well I never... I don't know what he posted... hooked and listening to one of the greatest Musicians that ever existed . and he weren't that bad at capitulating an audience. how many copy him since then, I do wonder.
Only just seen this... I was lucky enough to be at Live Aid :) The whole thing was amazing but Queen were beyond that, Freddie had the whole place in the palm of his hand!
I also met Bob Geldof in the toilets and as a Boomtown Rats fan that made my day even more specail lol