Who was the first singer to replace Freddie Mercury?

It was made clear that Rodgers would not be replacing Queen’s former lead singer, Freddie Mercury, who died on 24 November 1991, and instead, would simply be “featured with” past Queen members….Singles.

What musicians inspired Freddie Mercury?

Inspired by the music of Jimi Hendrix and local bands, including Smile, which included guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor, Mercury began performing around London. He joined Smile in 1971 when the lead singer left, and quickly changed his name to Freddie Mercury.

Where is Dennis DeYoung from?

Chicago, IL
Dennis DeYoung/Place of birth

Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Dennis DeYoung (born February 18, 1947) is an American musician, singer, songwriter and record producer.

How old is Dennis DeYoung from Styx?

74 years (February 18, 1947)
Dennis DeYoung/Age

Is Adam Lambert better than Freddie?

Queen’s guitarist Brian May says that the American singer Adam Lambert has a better vocal range than Freddie Mercury. While Queen’s drummer Roger Taylor told the BBC in 2012 that he has “the best range i’ve ever heard.

Is Paul Rodgers still with Bad Company?

Rodgers formed Bad Company in 1973 after his stint fronting another legendary rock outfit, Free. He remained with the group until Bad Company disbanded in 1982, releasing a series of classic albums during that period. In 1998, the band reunited with Rodgers, who remains their current frontman.

What artist influenced Queen?

Queen are famous for their exquisite harmonies. May said those harmonies were inspired by some of the bands who came before them. He specifically cited the Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly and the Crickets, and the Beatles as influences on Queen.

What is wrong with Dennis DeYoung?

In a 2018 appearance on The Big Interview (Via ABC News Radio), Styx members James Young, Tommy Shaw and Lawrence Gowan noted that their problems with Dennis DeYoung stemmed from the singer’s refusal to tour at a time when the band wasn’t selling albums, and had to rely on live show revenue.

What happened between Dennis DeYoung and Styx?

In a 2018 appearance on The Big Interview (Via ABC News Radio), Styx members James Young, Tommy Shaw and Lawrence Gowan noted that their problems with Dennis DeYoung stemmed from the singer’s refusal to tour at a time when the band wasn’t selling albums, and had to rely on live show revenue.

Will there be a new Dennis DeYoung album?

Dennis DeYoung’s new album “26 East: Volume 1,” will be released Spring 2020 via Frontiers Records and will feature the duet “To The Good Old Days” with Julian Lennon. DeYoung has previously announced this will be his last album but has added an update.

What if Styx had re-branded themselves?

Now, if Styx were really dedicated to re-branding themselves the hard rock act Shaw and Young had long dreamed of being, they’d have chosen to drop the DeYoung tunes completely and focus on Shaw’s material. He’d penned his fare share of hits for the band.

What kind of music is Styx known for?

The legendary 1970s-1980s band Styx has been around a block or six, and their music has been surprisingly multifaceted. They’ve done the kind of hard-rocking fare you’d expect from a band called Styx, and prog-rock that, to be honest, you’d also expect from a band called Styx.