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Death by Power Ballad: Extreme, “More Than Words”
"Death by Power Ballad" explores Extreme's "More Than Words."
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Here’s Something Else!: Going, ahem, gaga for Queen again
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
Read More »The Very Guest Of… Brian May
Chris Holmes reviews some of the most notable musical guest appearances by legendary Queen guitarist Brian May
Read More »Theatre Review: “Alien Queen”
A new Chicago stage production combines the first two movies of the "Alien" franchise with the music of Queen
Read More »Death by Power Ballad: Queen, “The Show Must Go On”
Rob Smith celebrates the voice of Freddie Mercury in a "Death by Power Ballad" salute to "The Show Must Go On."
Read More »CD Review: David Bowie, “A Reality Tour” (with Gail Ann Dorsey interview)
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
Read More »Death by Power Ballad: Queen, “Sail Away Sweet Sister”
Rob Smith explores the great Queen ballad "Sail Away Sweet Sister" in the latest installment of Popdose's Death by Power Ballad
Read More »Book Review: “Queen: The Ultimate Illustrated History of the Crown Kings of Rock”
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” —
Read More »The Popdose Interview: Howard Jones
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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