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Death by Power Ballad: Extreme, “More Than Words”

Death by Power Ballad: Extreme, “More Than Words”

Rob Smith October 24, 2011 15

"Death by Power Ballad" explores Extreme's "More Than Words."

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Here’s Something Else!: Going, ahem, gaga for Queen again

Here’s Something Else!: Going, ahem, gaga for Queen again

Something Else! Reviews October 11, 2011 1

While we're still trying to digest the idea of Lady Gaga fronting Queen (embarrassing attention grab? or nervy post-modern tribute to Freddie Mercury?), let's return to a few old favorites

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The Very Guest Of… Brian May

Chris Holmes March 8, 2011 12

Chris Holmes reviews some of the most notable musical guest appearances by legendary Queen guitarist Brian May

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Theatre Review: “Alien Queen”

Robert Cass December 17, 2010 2

A new Chicago stage production combines the first two movies of the "Alien" franchise with the music of Queen

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Death by Power Ballad: Queen, “The Show Must Go On”

Rob Smith November 8, 2010 5

Rob Smith celebrates the voice of Freddie Mercury in a "Death by Power Ballad" salute to "The Show Must Go On."

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CD Review: David Bowie, “A Reality Tour” (with Gail Ann Dorsey interview)

Anthony Hansen February 26, 2010 1

Though I’ve been a Bowie fan for just about as long as I’ve been a sentient human being (thanks, Dad!), I’ve only seen him live once and it was on this tour. My favorite

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Death by Power Ballad: Queen, “Sail Away Sweet Sister”

Rob Smith January 18, 2010 5

Rob Smith explores the great Queen ballad "Sail Away Sweet Sister" in the latest installment of Popdose's Death by Power Ballad

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Book Review: “Queen: The Ultimate Illustrated History of the Crown Kings of Rock”

Jason Hare November 2, 2009 9

I became a Queen fan the winter before my 14th birthday; a friend let me borrow his well-worn Greatest Hits cassette, and by the time I got to song #2 — “Bohemian Rhapsody” —

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The Popdose Interview: Howard Jones

Will Harris October 26, 2009 7

Howard Jones is best remembered as an icon of '80s pop, but he's never stopped working -- as evidenced by Ordinary Heroes, the new album he discusses in his Popdose Interview with Will Harris

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Bottom Feeders: The Ass End of the ’80s, Part 59

Dave Steed July 8, 2009 70

I’m going to issue you a promise — I promise to never Rickroll you again (in this series). I mean, there’s no way I could top last week’s shenanigans anyway. As a reminder to

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