Show Topic: Queen – Celebrating the Music & Freddie Mercury at 80

This Thursday, September 24th, 2026, we’re celebrating the extraordinary music of Queen, one of Britain’s greatest and most distinctive rock bands. Formed in London in 1970, Queen brought together the talents of Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, and later John Deacon, creating a sound that could move effortlessly from progressive and hard rock to pop, theatrical productions, and massive arena anthems.

Throughout the show, it’s all Queen, with classics including “Killer Queen,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Tie Your Mother Down,” “Somebody to Love,” “We Will Rock You,” “We Are the Champions,” “Another One Bites the Dust,” and many more.

We’ll follow Queen’s musical journey through the 1970s and beyond, remembering the albums, songs, and spectacular live performances that transformed the band into a worldwide phenomenon.

Queen never seemed interested in staying within a single musical style. Their recordings combined Brian May’s unmistakable guitar sound, elaborate vocal harmonies, ambitious studio production, and Freddie Mercury’s remarkable songwriting and performances, creating records that still sound unmistakably like Queen.

This show will also be a special celebration of Freddie Mercury, who would have turned 80 on September 5th, 2026.

As Queen’s lead singer, pianist, songwriter, and electrifying frontman, Freddie helped redefine what a rock performer could be. He wrote some of the band’s most enduring songs, including “Killer Queen,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Somebody to Love,” “We Are the Champions,” “Don’t Stop Me Now,” and “Crazy Little Thing Called Love.”

We’ll also remember unforgettable moments from Queen’s live career, especially Freddie’s extraordinary connection with audiences and the band’s legendary performance at Live Aid in 1985.

2026 also marks 35 years since Freddie Mercury’s passing on November 24th, 1991, but his voice, songwriting, theatrical style, and influence remain an essential part of rock history.

From the ambitious early recordings to the stadium anthems heard around the world, this is a celebration of Freddie Mercury and the music of Queen.

Mark your calendars for Thursday, September 24th, and join us as we turn up some of the greatest Queen recordings ever made.

Don’t miss it!

No guest featured for this episode. This special broadcast is dedicated to the music and remarkable legacy of Queen, while celebrating what would have been Freddie Mercury’s 80th birthday and remembering him during the 35th anniversary year of his passing.