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Queen Legend Brian May Unveils Gibson SJ-200 12-String with Intimate London Performance at the Gibson Garage

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Sir Brian May and Arielle perform with the Gibson Custom Brian May SJ-200 12-String Acoustic Guitar at the Gibson Garage, London. (All Images Courtesy of Gibson)

Guitar legend Sir Brian May of Queen took center stage at the Gibson Garage London on February 18th to launch his brand-new signature model: the Gibson Custom Brian May SJ-200 12-String acoustic guitar. This marks his first collaboration with the iconic instrument brand, and what better way to unveil it than with a surprise performance? The event also kicked off Gibson Garage Fest, a week-long celebration marking the one-year anniversary of the London flagship (located at 61-62 Eastcastle St).
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Yes, It Exists: Queen Paper Dolls By Jenn Waitt

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All Images Courtesy of Jenn Waitt

Aside from The Beatles, no band has influenced my life and lifestyle quite like Queen. I was 15 when A Night at the Opera was released, and its iconic track “Bohemian Rhapsody” dominated the airwaves. That was the beginning of a teenage obsession. Queen became more than just a favorite band for me; they were more like a religion, or a way of life. I joined their official fan club in London and quickly connected with Queen pen pals worldwide, one of whom remains one of my closest friends to this day. Freddie Mercury, Brian May, John Deacon, and Roger Taylor were deeply important to my teenage years, and I still look back on those memories with immense fondness.
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Eddie Howell’s Man From Manhattan LP Featuring Freddie Mercury Gets US Release

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Wow, here’s some unexpected news that should give a little thrill especially to old-school Queen fans out there (i.e. up to and including  1978’s Jazz). There’s a wee bit of music that Freddie Mercury and Brian May had a hand in that US fans have likely not heard before, but are about to get the chance to.
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Hot Space Queen Finger Tattoos

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Look! Justin Hawkins of The Darkness had the faces of the members of Queen — as seen on the cover of their gayest album, Hot Space — tattooed on his fingers! Now that is dedication. Also, why is John Deacon missing an eye?

Queen Hot Space Cover Art

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Brewhemian Rhapsody

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Queen II Cover Likeness And Coffee Pun By Continuum Coffee. Photo By Gail

Apparently, the coffee at this place is pretty good. Rhapsodic, Even.

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Bicycle Race Sign

Because they are big Queen fans as well as Baristas!

Photographed at Continuum Coffee on Avenue B near 12th Street, NYC.