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Cleopatra Records Releases Early Duran Duran GIRLS ON FILM Demo EP With Andy Wickett
by Tori Hartshorn - Jan 12, 2018


Cleopatra Records Releases Early Duran Duran GIRLS ON FILM Demo EP With Andy Wickett

Neil Diamond, Tina Turner & More to Receive Recording Academy's Lifetime Achievement Award
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 9, 2018


The Recording Academy announced its Special Merit Awards recipients today, and this year's Lifetime Achievement Award honorees are Hal Blaine, Neil Diamond, Emmylou Harris, Louis Jordan, the Meters, Queen, and Tina Turner.

ABBA, Elton John Among Upcoming REELZ Specials & Original Series
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 2, 2018


REELZ today announced original programming for winter, spring and early summer 2018 including six new original series, new episodes of five returning viewer favorites and four new specials.

QUEEN EXTRAVAGANZA Returns To Rock The UK With The Queen Greatest Hits Tour Nationwide
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2017


Back in the UK by popular demand 'Queen Extravaganza' with singer Adam Lambert was one of the year's fastest selling tours. Queen fans will no doubt be thrilled to learn that there will be another chance to hear Queen's Greatest Hits performed live when 'Queen Extravaganza', the 'official' tribute band created by Roger Taylor and Brian May, return to the UK for another series of shows next year.

Property From The Estate Of Mitch Mitchell Of The Jimi Hendrix Experience Heads to Auction
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 31, 2017


Julien's Auctions, the world-record breaking auction house, has announced that HENDRIX ERA: PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF MITCH MITCHELL will hit the auction stage for a special one time only engagement on November 4, 2017 in Los Angeles and live online.

Marc Martel to Bring THE ULTIMATE QUEEN CELEBRATION to NJPAC
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 2017


New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents an evening with Marc Martel. Get ready to rock with the greatest Freddie Mercury voice on the planet when The Ultimate Queen Celebration comes NJPAC with a concert that incorporates nearly two dozen of that classic rock band's greatest hits: 'Fat Bottomed Girls,' 'Somebody to Love,' 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' and many more.

The Ultimate Queen Tribute Vocalist, Marc Martel, Comes to NJPAC
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2017


New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents an evening with Marc Martel. Get ready to rock with the greatest Freddie Mercury voice on the planet when The Ultimate Queen Celebration comes NJPAC with a concert that incorporates nearly two dozen of that classic rock band's greatest hits: Fat Bottomed Girls, Somebody to Love, Bohemian Rhapsody, and many more. Several years ago, two members of the original Queen drummer Roger Taylor and guitarist Brian May heard singer Marc Martel belt out a few notes of 'Bohemian Rhapsody as part of a contest, and they were astounded: Not only does Martel sound spot-on like Freddie Mercury, but he also embodies the heart and soul that the legendary rocker poured into every song. It's really uncanny! says Taylor. That voice you listen, close your eyes, and you think it's Freddie!

Marc Martel to Bring THE ULTIMATE QUEEN CELEBRATION to NJPAC
by BWW News Desk - Aug 18, 2017


New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents an evening with Marc Martel. Get ready to rock with the greatest Freddie Mercury voice on the planet when The Ultimate Queen Celebration comes NJPAC with a concert that incorporates nearly two dozen of that classic rock band's greatest hits: 'Fat Bottomed Girls,' 'Somebody to Love,' 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' and many more.

BWW REVIEW: QUEEN: IT'S A KINDA MAGIC Tour Recreates The Magic Of One Of The 20th Century's Most Iconic Rock Bands
by Jade Kops - Jul 31, 2017


The music that helped define British Rock is recreated with passionate attention to detail in QUEEN: IT'S A KINDA MAGIC to the delight of fans, old and new

Barn Theatre to Save Music with WE WILL ROCK YOU
by Julie Musbach - Jul 1, 2017


The hilarious futuristic comedy WE WILL ROCK YOU shakes up the Barn stage July 11 - 23. Based on hit songs by the British rock group Queen, prepare to be thoroughly rocked in this magnifico-o-o- o-o- musical fantasy!

QUEEN: IT'S A KINDA MAGIC Comes to the State Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2017


???????The world's premier Queen tribute show, Queen: It's A Kinda Magic, will complete a 15-stop national tour from May - taking fans back to the glory days of Freddie Mercury and his iconic band Queen.

Queen and Adam Lambert to Rock Australia in 2018
by BWW News Desk - Jun 14, 2017


TEG-DAINTY announced today that Queen + Adam Lambert will embark on a 5-city arena tour of Australia in February and March 2018.  The tour will showcase a spectacular new stage production and a set list which the band hints will provide some surprises.  

Queen + Adam Lambert to Rock Australia On Tour
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 13, 2017


TEG-DAINTY announced today that Queen + Adam Lambert will embark on a 5-city arena tour of Australia in February and March 2018. The tour will showcase a spectacular new stage production and a set list which the band hints will provide some surprises.

Mercury Marks 70 Years of Rock Legend
by A.A. Cristi - May 24, 2017


Join thousands of fans around the UK in 2017 to celebrate 70 years of Freddie Mercury, one of the greatest recording artists of the twentieth century.

VIDEO: WICKED Star Oliver Thompsett Talks 'The Sound of Musicals' with Neil Sean
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2017


Oliver Thompsett has played host of leading roles in the West End. Sky Masterson in Guys & Dolls, Galileo in We Will Rock You, Drew in the OLC Rock of Ages, Fiyero in Wicked.

The Ultimate Queen Celebration Starring Marc Martel; On Sale 4/28
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 27, 2017


New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents The Ultimate Queen Celebration Starring Marc Martel. It's simple: Queen's Roger Taylor and Brian May handpicked singer Marc Martel to take on the lead vocals for their Queen tribute tour known as the Queen Extravaganza. If that isn't a personal endorsement for this amazing artist, then we're not sure what is. His audition video of 'Somebody to Love' garnered 13 million views on YouTube. Marc not only sounds dead-on like Freddie Mercury, but he embodies the heart-and-soul Freddie poured into every song that he performed.

QUEEN: IT'S A KINDA MAGIC Announces Australian Tour
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2017


The world's premiere Queen tribute show, Queen: It's A Kinda Magic, will complete a 16-stop national tour from May - taking fans back to the glory days of Freddie Mercury and his iconic band Queen.

Sari Schorr & The Engine Room 2017 Announce UK Tour Dates
by BWW News Desk - Mar 2, 2017


Blues vocalist Sari Schorr is back in the studio this week to record the follow-up album to her critically acclaimed debut album 'A Force of Nature". Before embarking on her UK tour on Wednesday 15th March, Sari is currently recording her new studio album in Bath.

VIDEO: Adam Lambert Stops By WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE; Randy Rainbow Tends Bar!
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 17, 2017


Adam Lambert stopped by last night's episode of WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE!, which featured comedian, actor, singer and internet celeb (and frequent BWW contributor!) Randy Rainbow as the show's bartender.

Queen + Adam Lambert Add Second Show at Hollywood Bowl Due to Overwhelming Demand
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 13, 2017


Due to overwhelming demand Queen + Adam Lambert have added a second Hollywood Bowl show to their North American summer tour. Brian May, Roger Taylor + Adam Lambert will now rock the iconic Los Angeles venue Monday, June 26 and Tuesday, June 27.

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