Brian May on BBC Radio 2, 2 Dec 2018

Yes, in retrospect, it was obvious that Frederick's case was completely different to Michael's (I meant MJ, but you're right - GM could also work as an example), but back then, someone (not you and not me) could've (mistakenly) thought it could potentially be similar and made the (blatantly erroneous) choice to offer Frederick loads of money, (mistakenly) thinking his solo album would outsell 'The Works'.

Paul Prenter, Sun City and Live Aid are part of a spin-off melodrama created for the documentary Queen: Days of Our Lives (2011)Director: Matt O'Casey
the basis of this script was used for the movie.

interesting radio interview! despite brian's mistakes!