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Queen (band)

Queen is a rock band that originated in the UK in the early 1970s. A few of their songs have become staples at sporting events. Two of these are "We Will Rock You" and "We Are the Champions."

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Did Brian May finish school?

Brian May, the only child of Harold and Ruth May, was born in Hampton and attended Hampton Grammar School (now Hampton School). He left Hampton Grammar School with ten GCE Ordinary Levels and three Advanced Levels in Physics, Mathematics and Applied Mathematics. He studied Mathematics and Physics in Imperial College, London, graduating with an upper second class degree.

What were Queen thinking when they made Bohemian rhapsody?

Many people have tried to pin a really deep meaning on the song, but according to Freddie, it was honestly just a mishmash of words that basically sound nice together/unfinished lyrics and rhymes.

What songs are on Queen greatest hits II?

This is a tricky question, because the record company released a different version of the album with different track listings for different geographical areas, depending on what singles had been released there. (For example, the British version includes songs not on the American version, and vice versa.)

The 1981 British version lists like this:

1. "Bohemian Rhapsody"

2. "Another One Bites the Dust"

3. "Killer Queen"

4. "Fat Bottomed Girls"

5. "Bicycle Race"

6. "You're My Best Friend"

7. "Don't Stop Me Now"

8. "Save Me"

9. "Crazy Little Thing Called Love"

10. "Somebody to Love"

11. "Now I'm Here"

12. "Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy"

13. "Play the Game"

14. "Flash"

15. "Seven Seas of Rhye"

16. "We Will Rock You"

17. "We Are the Champions"

The 1981 American version lists like this:

1. "Another One Bites the Dust"

2. "Bohemian Rhapsody"

3. "Crazy Little Thing Called Love"

4. "Killer Queen"

5. "Fat Bottomed Girls"

6. "Bicycle Race"

7. "Under Pressure"

8. "We Will Rock You"

9. "We Are the Champions"

10. "Flash"

11. "Somebody to Love"

12. "You're My Best Friend"

13. "Keep Yourself Alive"

14. "Play the Game"

Another version of the US release came out in 1992, which included more of the '70s hits found only on the British version, with the tracks in yet another order.

How many minutes did the ORIGINAL take of Bohemian Rhapsody go for... NOT the 6 minute version?

Not far behind with 5 minutes 40 something. I'm not sure of the seconds. Live versions are sometimes shorter as the beginning 'is this the real life...' bit is left out.

When was Queen of Siam - Holy Moses album - created?

Queen of Siam - Holy Moses album - was created in 1986-05.

Are we are the champions and we will rock you the same?

No. They were written by the band Queen and released together. There were only two songs on the album they were released on, and since then they have always been considered as one song.

When did queen disband?

The famous line-up ended in 1991, when Freddy Mercury died. However, Brian May and Roger Taylor (with John Deacon until 1997) have infrequently performed together.

Did queen make up We will rock you?

Queen's first single was "Keep Yourself Alive."

What kind of guitar does Brian may play?

brian and his father built his guitar in the 60's mainly from an old oak fireplace. It is known as the 'red special' or 'fireplace' and has been used on pretty much every Queen recording apart from 'Crazy little thing called love' (where he used a Fender Telecaster), 'Innuendo' (a funny looking skull guitar) and 'Princes of the Universe' (where he used a Gibson flying V).

The only things that were brought for the guitar was the pick ups which are made by Burns. There are commercial models of the guitar. Check out Brian May Guitars where they can be bought in a variety of colours :) (i have one personally)

Why did queen disband?

Queen disbanded after lead singer Freddie Mercury died. Although they have reformed a few times with other artists as guest lead singers.

Did Queen have no1 UK hit single?

Yes, several 1975 - Bohemian Rhapsody 1981 - Under Pressure (with David Bowie) 1991 - Innuendo 1991 - Bohemian Rhapsody 1993 - Five Live (EP with George Michael and Lisa Stansfield) 2000 - We Will Rock You (Five + Queen) (with 5ive)

Why damage from the right side of your brian may cause sensory or motor problems on the opposite side of your body?

Think of it this way. The right half of your brain controls the left side of your body and the left half of your brain controls the right side of your body. I know because I am epileptic and my problem is on the right hemisphere and if I didn't take my medicine my left arm will twitch. Hope this explians it.