About this episode

Bill Bailey interviews Queen icons Brian May and Roger Taylor about their journey and the legacy of Bohemian Rhapsody.

Hosted by comedian and lifelong Queen super fan Bill Bailey, this latest installment of the ERAS series dives deep into the story of the band told through the prism of their operatic masterpiece, Bohemian Rhapsody, which celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2025. Bill sits down for brand-new conversations with Brian May and Roger Taylor, Queen’s legendary guitarist and drummer, who look back on their extraordinary journey, and the legacy of their most famous song. Photo Credit: Mick Rock 1974, 2025.

People in this episode

Host: Bill Bailey

Guests: Brian May, Roger Taylor

Topics covered

• Queen
• Bohemian Rhapsody
• music history
• band legacy
• interviews

Keywords

• Queen
• Brian May
• Roger Taylor
• Bohemian Rhapsody
• music history

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Bohemian Rhapsody

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