For as much as classic rock fans might obsess over their favorite bands, there’s always something new to discover. For example, even the biggest Queen fans might not know the extent to which Freddie Mercury worked with Michael Jackson during the 1980s. In fact, Mercury was originally supposed to be a key collaborator on Jackson’s iconic Thriller album.
Freddie Mercury and Michael Jackson collaborated in the 1980s
In interviews (via Express), Mercury opened up about his experience working with Jackson. A fan of Queen’s music, Jackson apparently used to attend the band’s show and ultimately got to talking with Mercury about a possible collaboration over dinner. The way Mercury told it, it sounds like the Queen frontman could have been featured on 1982’s Thriller.
“I think one of the tracks would have been on the Thriller album if I finished it, but I missed out,” Mercury said.
Freddie Mercury and Michael Jackson collaborated in the 1980s
In interviews (via Express), Mercury opened up about his experience working with Jackson. A fan of Queen’s music, Jackson apparently used to attend the band’s show and ultimately got to talking with Mercury about a possible collaboration over dinner. The way Mercury told it, it sounds like the Queen frontman could have been featured on 1982’s Thriller.
“I think one of the tracks would have been on the Thriller album if I finished it, but I missed out,” Mercury said.
- 4/15/2023
- by Robert Yaniz Jr.
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Beatles and The Rolling Stones remain two of the most influential classic rock bands. The Fab Four sent several songs to the top of the charts, and the Stones also scored several No. 1 hits. Though not mentioned in the same breath, Dire Straits accomplished something the Beatles and Stones never could.
(l-r) Beatles bassist Paul McCartney, Rolling Stones singer Mick Jagger, Dire Straits guitarist Mark Knopfler, David Bowie, Mark King, and Bryan Adams | Dave Hogan/Hulton Archive/Getty Images Dire Straits released ‘Brothers in Arms’ in 1985
Dire Straits lead guitarist and singer Mark Knopfler was nearly 30 years old when the band released their self-titled debut album in 1978. The single “Sultans of Swing” performed well on both sides of the Atlantic, but it was nothing compared to what happened seven years later.
They made seven other albums in their career, but Dire Straits’ 1985 record Brothers in Arms was practically a greatest hits package.
(l-r) Beatles bassist Paul McCartney, Rolling Stones singer Mick Jagger, Dire Straits guitarist Mark Knopfler, David Bowie, Mark King, and Bryan Adams | Dave Hogan/Hulton Archive/Getty Images Dire Straits released ‘Brothers in Arms’ in 1985
Dire Straits lead guitarist and singer Mark Knopfler was nearly 30 years old when the band released their self-titled debut album in 1978. The single “Sultans of Swing” performed well on both sides of the Atlantic, but it was nothing compared to what happened seven years later.
They made seven other albums in their career, but Dire Straits’ 1985 record Brothers in Arms was practically a greatest hits package.
- 4/12/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The quiet Beatle didn’t like performing much. After touring the world throughout Beatlemania, George had had enough. However, he loved it when he got to play with a band or with his friends. Here is a list of George Harrison‘s best on-stage collaborations.
George Harrison and Ringo Starr | Dave Hogan/Getty Images Delaney and Bonnie/Eric Clapton
In 1969, George watched Eric Clapton and husband and wife duo Delaney and Bonnie perform in Bristol. The act invited George to join the tour, and he agreed. He played the next night. It was his first stage performance since The Beatles’ final concert in 1966. According to Beatles Bible, George appeared for five of the tour’s six dates, playing two shows each night.
George told Timothy White at Musician Magazine that performing with the duo influenced his slide guitar work, which he’d just begun to play. Delaney gave George a...
George Harrison and Ringo Starr | Dave Hogan/Getty Images Delaney and Bonnie/Eric Clapton
In 1969, George watched Eric Clapton and husband and wife duo Delaney and Bonnie perform in Bristol. The act invited George to join the tour, and he agreed. He played the next night. It was his first stage performance since The Beatles’ final concert in 1966. According to Beatles Bible, George appeared for five of the tour’s six dates, playing two shows each night.
George told Timothy White at Musician Magazine that performing with the duo influenced his slide guitar work, which he’d just begun to play. Delaney gave George a...
- 4/10/2023
- by Hannah Wigandt
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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