‘You want it all? There’s not much missing here. 9/10.’ – Classic RockFrom the award-winning author of Bring It On Home: Peter Grant, Led Zeppelin and Beyond and Pigs Might Fly: The Inside Story of Pink Floyd comes MAGNIFICO! THE A TO Z OF QUEEN.Addressing the phenomenal success of Bohemian Rhapsody, acclaimed music journalist Mark Blake builds on the legend of Queen and their enduring audience appeal.Providing a fresh, unparalleled take on Queen’s music, story and legacy, Blake’s complete portrait covers not only the major hits and bestselling albums, but also the inside stories behind the music.Via a series of essays, interviews and biographies, the author shares a wealth of lesser-known details – gained from over thirty years of original material – and explores what the songs of Queen say about their creators.’Thank you, God bless and sweet dreams, you load of tarts!’ – Freddie Mercury
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The story of Queen is rich with anecdotes, trivia, humour and tragedy – accompanied by some of the best-known songs of all time. In this revealing profile, acclaimed biographer Mark Blake uses a unique ‘A to Z’ approach to shed new light on the legendary band. With every entry aiming to celebrate, inform, entertain or amuse, Blake’s complete portrait covers not only the major hits and bestselling albums, but also the inside stories behind the music. Via a series of essays, lists and mini biographies, the author shares a wealth of lesser-known details – gained from over thirty years of original interviews – and explores what the songs of Queen say about their creators.