Queen's Brian May says the band are "looking at ideas" for a sequel to 2018's ground-breaking Bohemian Rhapsody movie. The success of 2018's Bohemian Rhapsody – the film that followed the legendary rock band Queen and their rise to fame – was the start of a new era in rockstar biopics. Followed by Elton John's dazzling Rocketman and the unauthorized Stardust – which provided a limp stab at capturing a young, curiously-accented David Bowie. Nevertheless – Bo-Rap was a stonking triumph, and even earnt Rami Malek – who played Freddie Mercury – an Oscar for Best Actor. Now, guitarist Brian May has hinted that a sequel might be on the cards. Speaking on an Instagram Live, May teased that Queen are "looking at ideas" for a follow-up film, although admits that the original, which grossed in over $900 million at box office, will be "hard to follow".
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Judas Priest singer Rob Halford and his "beer aficionado" brother Nigel have teamed up with Backyard Brewhouse from their hometown of Walsall, a large industrial town in West Midlands County in England, U.K., to make the Hails & Horns modern English bitter Halford ale. The beer will premiere exclusively at this coming weekend's Bloodstock Open Air festival.
Billy Idol has released a new single "Bitter Taste," a track from his upcoming EP, The Roadside, due for release on September 17th. Much of the music on The Roadside was written and recorded during the pandemic, a period in which Idol said he felt reflective. "Bitter Taste" centers on Idol's recovery and rebirth since his near-fatal 1990 motorcycle accident.
In the History of Rock in 1956 – Elvis Presley's double-sided hit 'Don't Be Cruel / Hound Dog was released. The single went to Number 1 on the US chart, where it stayed for 11 weeks - a record that would not be broken until 1992's Boyz II Men hit 'End of the Road'.
In 1964 – The High Numbers, (later to become The Who), played at The Railway Hotel in Harrow, England. Just before the band were due on stage, Roger Daltry's father-in law came into the venue and dragged the singer outside to fight him. The band started their set and Daltry appeared back on stage after the fight.
In 1999 – Kiss arrived on Hollywood Boulevard to unveil their star on The Walk Of Fame. The band had released over 30 albums and sold over 80 million records world-wide.