U.S media coverage in the U.S after Freddie's death.

The lyrics for 'Saturday Night Special' didn't hurt Lynyrd Skynyrd.

I'd say it was more the lyrics for 'Body Language', and 'Back Chat', and.............

moving on...'Wayne's World', the HR releases of 'Greatest Hits' and 'Classic Queen', and much more airplay of many of their hits was a reminder for many, and an exposure to a 'new' generation.

The 'Tribute' concert that April was an eye opener to many for numerous reasons. One could write a long dissertation of the event, and how it started to help transform the beliefs of many in regard to different 'life styles'. And if there wasn't total understanding, small cracks in the 'hatred' began. And then the sympathy that someone with such a voice and flair for life succumbed to such a frickin' disease.

[QUOTE] [b]The Real Wizard wrote:[/b]

[QUOTE] [b]Fireplace wrote:[/b]

I shudder to think how many sales a lyric like Put Out The Fire may have cost them in good ole gun-totin' Murica.[/QUOTE]

That's a pretty generous assumption. I'd venture to say most people didn't even bother listening to side B of Hot Space after what they heard for the first 20 minutes !
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LOL, I stand corrected!

i remember being all of 12 and noting much in New zealand, but the fallout 2-3 years later grew when i wore a queen t shirt and walked into town and 3 girls slightly older laughed at me for wearing a "fag" t shirt, then did a book report on brian may and of course got made fun of cos brians the other homo freddie was gay with.. course pre internet so people were just ignit. about 95 after made in heaven things and attitdudes changed and a real appreciation started for freddie and his voice.

oh good God, I took a crack at George Michael 4 months before he passed. I feel like a turd now. it was all in jest. I'm a fan of his music.

yyeeaaargh. I'll just shut up from now on.