Triple M Rock Interviews

In the vibrant and electrifying era of the 1970s, Queen emerged as a force to be reckoned with, captivating audiences worldwide with their flamboyant style and operatic approach to rock music. However, the path to success was not an easy one for this iconic band. In this highlight from Behind The Hits: Queen, Brian May, the band's gifted guitarist, revealed that without a record contract, it was nearly impossible to land high-profile gigs. Simultaneously, record labels were reluctant to take a chance on a band without a significant following. This Catch-22 situation prompted Queen to adopt a relentless work ethic that would shape their future success. Queen's determination led them to focus on honing their songwriting, rehearsing meticulously, and perfecting their live performances. They understood that seizing opportunities required them to be well-prepared. Brian May recounted, "We would get so good at writing, rehearsing, planning, and producing, so that whenever a small window of opportunity opened, we wo