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Men of a Certain Age by Kate Mossman review – close encounters with charismatic male rockers

A journalist’s bracingly honest account of interviews with musicians from Brian May to Shaun Ryder

The Guardian - UK

"Life moves at such a pace these days that we imagine there will be plenty of time to rekindle a friendship, and then suddenly one day it's too late." Queen's Brian May pays tribute to legendary producer Roy Thomas Baker

"Thank you, Roy for all the great work you did for us, and all the fun we had"

Louder

Benson Boone hits out at critics for hating him for no ‘good reason’

The award-winning singer has been acclaimed by Sir Brian May and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg.

Evening Standard

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“If they were ever going to do the story of Nero, probably the most decadent of all the emperors, they would have to use Roy Thomas Baker”: Tributes to the legendary producer of Queen, Alice Cooper, Journey and more, who has died aged 78

RTB produced Bohemian Rhapsody and other landmark songs

MusicRadar

“Driven by a mammoth riff that could give Black Sabbath a run for their money, they never recorded anything so primitive or heavy again”: Four songs that will make you rethink everything you know about Queen

Think you have a handle on Queen’s sound? These songs sound like nothing else they recorded

Louder

The Curse of Coachella: Bad sound, bad gigs and even worse audiences - Is Coachella now the worst festival in the world?

As the big gig in the middle of nowhere wraps with the usual storm of complaints and controversy, we take a look at why it's become the place where gigs go wrong

MusicRadar

"They'd throw shrapnel at us - coins. I collected enough to buy a beer." Burton C. Bell recalls the trials of supporting Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath in the 90s

The former Fear Factory frontman did meet Brian May though, so it wasn't all bad

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“Stop Pretending Like It’s Good”: Unforgettable And Cringe-Worthy Moments From Coachella 2025

From bare tushies to flop performances to "satanic rituals,” here's everything that you cannot miss from Coachella 2025.

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Coachella crowd called out for underwhelming response to surprise Brian May performance

Watch the official footage of Queen legend Brian May playing Bohemian Rhapsody with Benson Boone

Louder

Benson Boone addresses Coachella crowd’s lukewarm reaction to legendary guest

Rising pop star brought out Queen guitarist Brian May for an epic cover of ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’

The Independent UK

Wait, is Coachella cool again? The best festival style from Charli XCX, Lady Gaga and Troye Sivan

Has Coachella, once homeland of naff LA influencers, finally turned the tide? Maybe, says Joe Bromley

Evening Standard

“This particular way of concluding Bohemian Rhapsody will be hard to beat!” Brian May with Benson Boone, Green Day with the Go-Gos, and Lady Gaga rocking a Suhr – Coachella’s first weekend delivered the guitar goods

Boone and May’s Bohemian Rhapsody rendition headlined a weekend of high notes from across the festival’s opening installment

Guitar World

Benson Boone trolls Coachella crowd for lacklustre response to surprise guest Sir Brian May

Benson Boone performed ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ with Queen’s Sir Brian May during his Coachella set and also took the opportunity to announce his new album.

BANG Premier

Fans disappointed by Coachella crowd’s reactions during Beabadoobee and Junior H sets: ‘Not doing justice’

Fans also complained earlier in the weekend over muted reactions to performers

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Coachella crowd criticized for muted reaction to Queen legend Bryan May’s appearance

Brian May joined Benson Boone onstage for the latter’s cover of Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: Coachella 2025: Benson Boone, Tyla and GloRilla perform in the desert.

Lady Gaga delivered a five-act career-spanning — and perhaps defining — performance, Benson Boone sang “Bohemian Rhapsody” with Queen's Brian May on guitar and Lisa drew a massive crowd to the Sahara tent as the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival opened in the California desert.

Evening Standard

Benson Boone performs Bohemian Rhapsody with Sir Brian May at Coachella

The chart-topping song was released in 1975 and is one of the best-selling UK singles of all time.

The Independent UK

Lady Gaga fans in awe of elaborate Coachella set: ‘Like being there when the pyramids of Giza were built’

The 39-year-old star headlined the Friday night of this year’s festival in Indio, California

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Benson Boone performs with Brian May and announces new album at Coachella

Benson Boone performed ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ with Queen’s Sir Brian May during his Coachella set and also took the opportunity to announce his new album.

The Independent UK

Queen’s Brian May makes unlikely Coachella comeback alongside young pop star

The 77-year-old guitarist, who recovered from a stroke last year, also played on Boone’s own ‘Beautiful Things’

MusicRadar

“I can write anything... Just tell me what you want. You want death metal in C? Okay, here it is. A little country and western? Reggae, blues, whatever”: Yngwie Malmsteen on classical epiphanies, modern art and why he embraces the cliff edge

Having celebrated 40 years as a solo artist who planted the neoclassical flag atop rock's mountain, Mr Malmsteen reflects on his evolution, tastes in art, and encourages all to take a creative risk

Evening Standard

Charles jokes about living ‘long enough’ to see sapling grow during Italy visit

The King was in a jovial mood as he planted the young tree in the gardens of Villa Wolkonsky, the UK ambassador’s residence in Rome.

Evening Standard

Anita Dobson shares heartwarming update on Brian May’s recovery after stroke

The rocker first revealed the health scare last September, telling fans he had been rushed to hospital

Evening Standard

Queen Alexandra’s coronation dress to go on show in Buckingham Palace exhibition

The exhibition explores the public and private lives of Alexandra and her husband, Edward VII, as well as George V and Queen Mary.

Evening Standard

Anita Dobson says husband Sir Brian May ‘back to old self’ after stroke

The Queen guitarist, 77, revealed the health scare in an Instagram post in September.

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