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'You want it all? There's not much missing here. 9/10.' - Classic Rock

'An engaging mix of humour and detailed critical analysis ... great fun. 4/5.' - Mojo

From the award-winning author of Bring It On Home: Peter Grant, Led Zeppelin and Beyond and Pigs Might Fly: The Inside Story of Pink Floyd comes MAGNIFICO! THE A TO Z OF QUEEN.

Addressing the phenomenal success of Bohemian Rhapsody, acclaimed music journalist Mark Blake builds on the legend of Queen and their enduring audience appeal.

Providing a fresh, unparalleled take on Queen's music, story and legacy, Blake's complete portrait covers not only the major hits and bestselling albums, but also the inside stories behind the music.

Via a series of essays, interviews and biographies, the author shares a wealth of lesser-known details - gained from over thirty years of original material - and explores what the songs of Queen say about their creators.

Critics Review

'A royal banquet of Mercury and co. morsels ... Blake has enough knowledge and research in his locker to take us on a deep dive into lesser-known corners of the band's history ... there's something here for casuals and obsessives alike ... You want it all? There's not much missing here. 9/10.'
Classic Rock
'An engaging mix of humour and detailed critical analysis, delving fathoms deep into the before and after of the band's classic line-up and generally leaving no scara unmooshed ... great fun. 4/5.'
Mojo
Author Mark Blake
Narrator David Thorpe
Duration 14 hours and 32 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9781788704847
Format Audiobook
Publisher Nine Eight Books
Genre Musicians, singers, bands and groups
Availability AU, GB, IE

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