Queen: (Baroque Glam)

Queen’s "Now I'm Here" , a one-page single review in New Musical Express , February 1, 1975.

Freddie's 1975 Music Star Spotlight Published in the UK on January 18, 1975, Music Star Magazine’s cover “Queen Alive!” featured Freddie Mercury and the band at the peak of their early breakthrough. The cover showcased Freddie in full theatrical glam, with the article highlighting Queen’s explosive live energy, the success of Sheer Heart Attack , and their unstoppable rise in the glam-rock scene. Article Overview Publication Details Magazine: Music Star (UK). Date: January 18

Queen's Sheer Heart Attack Live Cut The Single That Hit 11 EMI's 1975 Sheer Rock Push Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on January 17, 1975, on EMI (catalogue: EMI 2256), Queen’s “Now I’m Here” — backed with “Lily Of The Valley” — was the second single from Sheer Heart Attack. Written by Brian May, produced by Queen and Roy Thomas Baker, this live favourite entered the UK Singles Chart on January 25, 1975, peaked at No. 11, and charted for 7 weeks. Issued in EMI fac

There is no light. Only the red lights of the amplifiers are illuminated. Suddenly a scream: "Now I'm here." A white spotlight points like a finger at singer Freddie Mercury on the right side of the stage. Again silence, darkness. "Now I'm there." The spotlight shines on the left. Then Queen launches into their set: 89 spotlights illuminate the stage in green, yellow, red, and blue. Drummer Roger Taylor, lead guitarist Brian May, and bassist John Deacon unleash a hell of a so

Queen hit the road hard – Freddie’s boys conquer the stage! Queen’s On The Road Part Two, a one-page feature in DISC, December 28, 1974. More Queen road warrior tales added weekly.

Queen’s "Rave Mates", a fold-out feature in Circus Raves Magazine, December 1, 1974.

POP calls it early – Queen storms the charts and stages! At the beginning of this year, POP magazine predicted a meteoric rise for the new English group Queen. We were right. Their new single, "Seven Seas of Rhye," has confidently entered the Top Ten, with their second album, "Queen II," close behind. And after a sensational UK tour, Queen shines like a radiant star in the pop firmament. – a two-page feature in POP magazine, December 1974. More early Queen prophecy added week

No Synthesizers, All Heart Queen’s Sheer Heart Attack LP, was released in the UK on November 8, 1974, on EMI Records (catalogue: EMC 3061 / OC 062 ◦ 96 025). This 13-track glam-prog triumph, produced by Queen and Roy Thomas Baker, featured “Killer Queen” and “Now I'm Here.” Recorded at Trident, Wessex, Rockfield, and AIR Studios, it peaked at No. 2 on the UK Albums Chart for 47 weeks across six runs. Issued in vinyl LP, cassette, and 8-track formats, with a 1st pressing Slip

A Glam Rock Masterstroke Queen’s “Killer Queen” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 11, 1974, on EMI Records (catalogue: EMI 2229). Backed with “Flick of the Wrist,” this flamboyant glam rock anthem, written by Freddie Mercury, was the lead single from the album Sheer Heart Attack. Produced by Roy Thomas Baker and Queen, the A-side’s intricate harmonies, Mercury’s campy vocals, and Brian May’s sparkling guitar the single entered the BBC UK Charts at number

Queen’s "Queen Live Dates", a one-page article in Disc, February 16, 1974.

Queen’s "Seven Seas of Rye" , a one-page single review in Disc , February 16, 1974.

A Debut Glam-Hard Rock Triumph Released as a vinyl LP in Italy January 8, 1974, on EMI (catalogue: 3C 064-94519), Queen’s self-titled debut album — originally recorded 1971–1973 at De Lane Lea and Trident Studios — was issued in laminated sleeve. Produced by Roy Thomas Baker, John Anthony, and Queen, this 10-track set featured “Keep Yourself Alive,” “Liar,” and “Seven Seas Of Rhye.” Spine misprint “QUENN” on some copies. Album Overview Release Details Label: EMI Italiana S.p

Queen’s “Keep Yourself Alive,” backed with “Son and Daughter,” was released in the United States on October 8, 1973, as the opening track...

Queen’s "Keep Yourself Alive", a one-page advert in Melody Maker, August 11, 1973.