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  1. New book - The Dead Straight Guide To Queen

    Free podcast here with author Phil Chapman talking about his new book The Dead Straight Guide To Queen. https://audioboom.com/posts/6604753-the-dead-straight-guide-to-queen

  2. Amy Winehouse

    23rd July 2011, Amy Winehouse was found dead at her north London home, she was 27. The troubled singer had a long battle with drink and drugs which overshadowed her recent musical career. Listen to Amy Winehouse talki...

  3. Test you musical knowledge

    Any good at music quizzes? Good page of quizzes here, from Zeppelin, Classic Rock, Beatles, Pink Floyd, Bowie, Dylan, Queen, Springsteen, Janis Joplin and loads of others. See how many you can score out of 20: http://...

  4. Queen Quiz

    Pretty hard Queen quiz here: See how many you get out of 20. http://www.thisdayinmusic.com/pages/queen_quiz

  5. See what was #1 on the day you were born

    Have you ever done this? My number #1's are: 'You're So Vain' by Carly Simon in the US 'Long Haired Lover From Liverpool' by Little Jimmy Osmond in the UK 'Ben' by Michael Jackson in Australia http://www.thisdayinmusi...

  6. Music Landmarks Map

    New free App out called Rocking All Over The World which is looking for music fans to send in any music landmarks they might know. The App shows landmarks of historic gigs, festivals, stars' birth places, locations of...

  7. Queen's first gig

    2nd July 1971, Queen appeared at Surrey College, England. This was the group's first gig with the line-up of Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon. More here: http://www.thisdayinmusic.com/pages/a_n...

  8. Recording of Space Oddity

    20th June 1969, David Bowie recorded 'Space Oddity' at Trident Studios London. The track went on to become a UK No.1 when re-released in 1975. Written about the launch of Major Tom, a fictional astronaut; Bowie would...

  9. Bohemian Rhapsody

    6th May 2002, 'Bohemian Rhapsody' by Queen was voted the UK's favourite single of all time in a poll by the Guinness Hit Singles book. Full story here: http://www.thisdayinmusic.com/pages/bohemian_rhapsody

  10. Best double album ever?

    What has been the best double album ever? The Wall? Electric Ladyland? Exile On Main St? Physical Graffiti? The White Album? Vote for your favourite double album. http://www.thisdayinmusic.com/pages/double_album

  11. Rocket Man

    20th Sept 1997, Elton John started a six week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Something About The Way You Look Tonight', and 'Candle In The Wind 97.' A re-write of his 1974 hit about Marilyn Monroe. This ver...

  12. Michael Jackson

    29th Aug 1958, Born on this day, Michael Jackson, singer, songwriter, The Jackson Five, The Jacksons, and solo. Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records. The music...

  13. Bohemian Rhapsody

    On this day, Aug 24th 1975, Queen started recording “Bohemian Rhapsody” at Rockfield studios in Monmouth, Wales, (the song was recorded over three weeks). Queen singer Freddie Mercury had mentally prepared the song be...

  14. Things you didn't know about Elvis

    On 16th August 1977, Elvis Presley was found dead lying on the floor in his bathroom by his girlfriend Ginger Alden, he had been seated on the toilet reading 'The Scientific Search For Jesus'. He died of heart failure...

  15. Will You Do the Fandango?

    Good piece on Bo Rap here. This Day in Music, August 24: Scaramouche, Scaramouche, Will You Do the Fandango? http://mrtrpt.com/17f

  16. Top Of The Pops

    I don't know who's made this, but it works for me. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eeeKkDmFQI

  17. A Concert For Life

    20th April 1992, 'A Concert For Life' took place at Wembley Stadium as a tribute to Queen singer Freddie Mercury and for aids awareness. Acts appearing included; Elton John, Roger Daltrey, Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath),...

  18. Who has been the greatest frontman ever?

    New poll and Freddie in well in front! Who has been the greatest frontman ever? Freddie Mercury? Bono? Mick Jagger? Robert Plant? If you fancy a vote http://www.thisdayinmusic.com/pages/poll

  19. Led Zeppelin

    Any fans? New iPhone / iPad app just out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wePjWNYesGQ

  20. Which one are you?

    A study of more than 36,000 people from around the world concluded that musical tastes and personality type were closely related. The research, which was carried out by Professor Adrian North of Heriot Watt University...